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Palmer candidate pulls the plug -

‘Put me last’

Cameron

McCullough

cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE Trumpet of Patriots candidate for the electorate of Flinders, Jason Smart, has announced he is “withdrawing his candidacy” for the upcoming federal election after being “blind sided by Clive Palmer’s decision” to preference independent candidate Ben Smith.

The announcement came on Monday (21 April) after he was unable to resolve the preferencing issue with Trumpet of Patriots head office.

The preferences “crisis” came after One Nation’s Mike Brown and Smart had originally announced on 16 April they would stand as a “unified alliance”.

Accordingly, Smart stated his intention to place Brown second on the Trumpet of Patriots ticket, and Brown announced he would place Smart second on the One Nation ticket.

Those plans were thrown into disarray when news came down from Trumpet of Patriots head office last Friday (18 April) that they had decided Smart’s second preference would go to Smith.

While Smart has announced his “withdrawal”, he is unable to be removed from the ballot at this late stage. He also told The News it is against AEC rules for him to create a how-to-vote card inconsistent with the once produced by Trumpet of Patriots head office. Smart believes

his only option is to ask voters to “put him last”.

“My wife and I have been sitting here at home in utter disbelief since Friday morning”, said Smart.

“I was given an undertaking by Clive Palmer and the Trumpet of Patriots that if I ran as a candidate for them, that the Teal/Labor/Greens candidates would be last on the howto-vote card. I only agreed to run on that basis.

“If Clive Palmer thinks I’m going to put my love for my country to the side so he can try and gain some political relevance, he’s dead wrong,” said Smart.

“I’m nobody’s chump.”

The decision by Trumpet of Patriots head office left One Nation’s Brown scrambling to reprint 25,000 how-to-vote cards that had preferenced Smart, before early voting begins Tuesday (22 April).

Smart told The News he had met with Brown, and that moving forward, he would be assisting Brown with his campaign. Brown has now preferenced Liberal Zoe McKenzie second.

The Smith campaign told The News they had never communicated with Trumpet of Patriots head office, or Smart, and were not aware that Smith was preferenced second until the how-to-vote cards were published.

See ‘Who you vote for - it’s a matter of preference(s)’ - Page 11

IT wasn’t a great day at home for Sorrento on Saturday (19 April) with Rosebud running rampant to clinch a 64-point win.

See ‘Southern Peninsula Scoreboard’ - Page 33

Picture: Craig Barrett

This election we are voting 1 for Ben Smith. He represents our community, not a political party. And unlike a political party, we trust him.

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Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment plan paused for consultation

Brendan Rees

brendan@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have decided to hold off progressing a proposed development plan of a multi-owned 573-hectare site within the Dromana-Arthurs Seat escarpment until thorough community consultation is undertaken.

The escarpment encompasses the Arthurs Seat state park (managed by Parks Victoria), the currently degraded Hillview Quarries and inactive Pioneer Quarries (both owned by the Ross Trust), and the Hillview Community Reserve and the Parkdale Estate, both of which are owned by the state government and managed by council. The site is recognised as a key landmark on the peninsula by supporting habitat restoration, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and rock extraction, while also holding “deep cultural heritage significance” as it is classified as National Trust landscape.

Council allocated $225,000 towards the development of the Dromana-Arthurs Seat Escarpment Management Plan in its 2023-24 budget to guide the future use and development of the subject land with a “balanced plan that considers the wide-ranging needs and competing stakeholder objectives”.

Councillors were presented an update of the plan’s progress at their 8 April meeting with shire officers recommending that a public expression of interest be undertaken to identify potential service providers/land managers that are “capable of developing and managing the Parkdale Estate”.

According to the council’s report, “The primary risk associated with developing the plan relates to council’s inability to ultimately deliver the anticipated recommendations and actions as most of the land is not owned or directly managed by council”.

“This risk has the potential to result in the development of a plan that has little capacity to be implemented by council.”

But Brokil Ward councillor Cr Patrick Binyon successfully led an alternative motion to “pause” any decision on the escarpment management plan including the Parkdale Estate until September to allow enough time for extensive community consultation.

Binyon raised concerns that the consultation process had “not been as robust or comprehensive as it should be” with the community having “expressed a desire to be actively involved in shaping the future of our region, yet we have not been presented with a clear, detailed report on the consultation efforts today”.

“I ask to delay the decision until a detailed report can be provided. This report should outline the full scope of the community consultation, who was consulted, how they were consulted and what feedback was received,” he said at the meeting.

Binyon also addressed the shire’s allocation of $125,000 to employ a strategic planning project officer over 12 months to progress the project, saying it was “crucial that we understand how this funding has been used, what specific task did the staff member undertake and how was this allocation justified”.

He also noted the Parkdale Estate master plan

PIONEER Quarries. Picture: Yanni

would be developed alongside the DromanaArthurs Seat escarpment management plan, with the outcomes of the escarpment plan to guide the planning development of the Parkdale Estate.

“Given most of the area is zoned as public conservation and resource … the purpose is clear: to conserve the natural environment, protect historic and cultural values, and offer facilities for public education while minimising environmental degradation,” he said.

“The vision for this plan should represent the collective will of the community, guiding it in a way that aligns with the shared goals and needs of all involved.”

The shire was appointed as a committee of management for the Parkdale Estate in April 2023, which has been temporarily reserved for public recreation. But as the site is Crown Land, it would need approval from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change to lease the estate to potential proponents to develop.

Shire officers had proposed this option as “there is a political risk if the plan is not progressed as there is likely to be an expectation by some members of the community that this plan be completed”.

“There may also be an expectation that a master plan be developed for Hillview Community Reserve and the Parkdale Estate, as this was to be undertaken following finalisation of the plan.”

As of December 2021, Hillview Quarries, owned by the R E Ross Trust, announced it would no longer pursue plans for a fully operational quarry at the former Pioneer Quarry site on Boundary Road, Dromana.

“Instead, the company intends to explore rehabilitation options in accordance with Victorian Government-mandated requirements,” the council report said.

If the escarpment plan did proceed, relevant external projects and developments include the Arthurs Seat Eagle expansion proposal, the Dromana Association’s community forest proposal within the Parkdale Estate (with the association expressing interest in leasing the Parkdale Estate to progress their proposal), and Parks Victoria’s plan to expand and improve bike trails within Arthurs Seat State Park.

Cr David Gill, whose Coolart Ward takes in part of Dromana, also supported the decision to pause the plans, saying “my wish is that we put the effort into Dromana that it deserves”.

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Heritage permit granted for Flinders Pier amid funding uncertainty

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

HERITAGE Victoria has granted a heritage permit for long-awaited repair works of the 1860sbuilt Flinders Pier but the project’s future remains uncertain amid concerns of insufficient funding.

While the full 327-metre length of the historic pier remains open to the public, the old part of jetty, a 180-metre timber approach section, has been closed since April 2020 following the deterioration of piles and decking.

The permit, issued on 10 April, would allow works to be undertaken but as reported by The News in March, a document released by Heritage Victoria revealed that the repairs could be hampered by a lack of funding (Flinders Pier works in jeopardy, The News 4/3/25).

The state government has allocated $1.5m for critical works on the pier, including replacing deteriorating piles.

But a document by a Melbourne-based heritage consulting company, acting on behalf of Parks Victoria, which was submitted as part of a heritage application, warned the pier had 54 supporting timber piles in need of replacement, but the work could be restrained by insufficient funds.

Save Flinders Pier chairman Charles Reis said while a permit was welcome, he expressed concerned about the potential setback in repairs because of funding uncertainty and called on all sides of politics to help support their campaign.

According to Reis, Parks Victoria had planned to prioritise some sections of the pier to be fixed while leaving other parts of the pier potentially fenced off.

“The Save Flinders Pier campaign has been in touch with the Minister for Ports, Melissa Horne to express community concern and request an assurance that the government will provide Parks

Victoria with sufficient funds to complete repair works to the Flinders Pier,” he said in a community newsletter published in April.

“The Minister declined to provide such a commitment. We then approached our local Member, Sam Groth, who asked a question on the floor of parliament. A similar response was provided.”

Reis noted that Groth and Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie had since visited the pier to meet with him and other community members.

The Save Flinders Pier campaign had also connected with Flinders candidates running in the federal election including Labor’s Sarah Race and independent Ben Smith.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor Cr David Gill and mayor Cr Anthony Marsh were also updated in early March, Reis said.

“Ensuring all our politicians and political candidates are equally across this issue is very important.”

Reis added he was incredibly grateful for the Flinders community’s support “and all 45,000 Victorians who joined us to Save Flinders Pier”.

Parks Victoria has not posted an online community update on the pier since May last year.

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SAVE Flinders Pier campaign chair Charles Reis. Picture: Yanni

Landslide inqury underway with visit and

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE board of inquiry into the Mc Crae landslide began its local consul tations and made its first site visit on 9 April, with the chair of the inquiry, Renée Enbom KC, visiting the land slide site to understand first-hand the impacts of the event.

The inquiry team also met with af fected McCrae residents in attendance to hear their stories, gather relevant knowledge, and provide them with information about how to contribute to the inquiry.

“Many residents affected have suffered significant impacts from the landslide, I want to acknowledge how challenging this has been on the McCrae community, and particu larly those residents who have been displaced from their homes,” said Enbom.

“An important element of the inquiry’s work is to listen to the residents of McCrae, understand their personal experiences and gather relevant information that can help our investigation,” she said.

In March 2025 the Victorian Government tasked the Chair of the Inquiry with:

n Determining the cause of the McCrae Landslide.

n Determining the adequacy of measures taken to prevent and minimise landslides and landslips in the McCrae area.

n Identifying measures for prevention and mitigation of the risk of similar landslide events occurring in

Placed outside the scope of the board of inquiry are the response, with “actions taken since the McCrae landslide” generally excluded. This would put beyond the scope of the inquiry the response by the Mornington Peninsula Shire, the emergency response, relief and recovery activities. Also outside the scope of the inquiry will be insurance arrange-

The gazette detailed that the board of inquiry must provide any findings and recommendations to the Governor “as soon as possible, and not later than 18 June 2025”.

To facilitate the findings, the board of inquiry is “authorised to incur expenses and financial obligations… up to $3.13m”. The inquiry’s findings and recommendations will identify

THE shire’s believes it will cost around $8m in ratepayer money to deal with the landslide recovery. Picture: Yanni

any measures to prevent or mitigate risk of similar events occurring in the future in McCrae.

Public hearing dates for the inquiry will be announced later this month.

In the meantime, the inquiry is seeking submissions from the public to help inform the work of the In-

Community members, organisations, agencies and government bodies with relevant responsibilities are encouraged to share any relevant information they have with the inquiry. Written submissions are welcome on any issues covered by the inquiry’s terms of reference.

Enbom said “I encourage affected community members to make a written submission to the inquiry to help us to understand the full context of what has happened,” she said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh told The News at the time of the inquiry’s announcement he was generally pleased with the board of inquiry and would be happy to partake or have the Mornington Peninsula Shire as an organisation respond.

“I just hope this inquiry is genuinely aimed at uncovering the real causes and isn’t merely a witch-hunt,” Marsh said.

“When Nick Staikos asserts that ‘residents in McCrae have been let down,’ we require clarity on who is accountable, especially since the

cause of the landslide remains unidentified. The inquiry must steer clear of any predetermined outcomes.”

“It is vital for the board of inquiry to find the right balance, especially given the tight timeframe of less than three months [at the time of the inquiry’s announcement] to present their findings. They need to thoroughly uncover the facts without unnecessarily impeding ongoing recovery efforts.”

“What I mean is that we can’t afford to divert shire resources from critical tasks and ongoing investigations to focus on compiling responses for the inquiry.”

“The $3.14 million allocated for the board of inquiry is substantial, especially when affected residents remain displaced, continue to experience financial hardship, and have yet to receive any direct financial assistance from the state government.”

At their 8 April meeting, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors approved a three per cent rate increase amid “unprecedented pressures” including a newly estimated $8m to deal with the McCrae landslide recovery.

While the slated rate increase would raise an extra $50 per household on average, Marsh said at least $75 from every household would be needed to help pay for the 14 January landslide event.

Those making a submission can opt for their submission to be treated as public, anonymous or confidential. Submissions can be made via www. mccraeinquiry.vic.gov.au/share-yourexperiences by 30 April 2025.

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New models to be explored for The Briars master plan

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

councillors will look to explore “alternative delivery models” for The Briars master plan to ease the financial impact on ratepayers as the project ran into a $3m loss.

Development of the master plan for the 230-hectare conservation park and wildlife sanctuary in Mt Martha, which includes a heritage homestead, began in 2018 and sets out a vision for the site’s potential.

Among the master plan’s successful projects has been the expansion of the existing wildlife sanctuary, which is nearly finished with 7000 plants having been donated (The Briars expansion nears completion, The News 10/04/25).

The Ark Program, which aims to re-introduce locally endangered and extinct flora and fauna to The Briars, has also seen the Mt Martha Bundy to be the first species reintroduced along with 18 southern brown bandicoots.

But in considering a report of the master plan at their 8 April meeting, councillors voted in support of a motion to postpone a “full review” of the master plan for two years until “immediate priorities are undertaken” after the review was originally planned for this year.

Councillors also supported a motion to hold a workshop to explore “alternative delivery models that reduce the financial burden on ratepayers while enabling the development of highquality facilities”.

The models include public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and expressions of interest from prospective partners across the tourism, education, environmental, and cultural sectors.

Additionally, councillors supported that priority funding went towards the opening of the heritage homestead and the display of Napoleonic collection “to help ensure a revenue flow for other required works”.

The 1846-built homestead was home to Alexander Balcombe and his

family, who had lived on St. Helena Island. When Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to St Helena in 1815, a close friendship was formed between the family and the emperor. Today, a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia has been kept at The Briars.

Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said he supported pausing the full review because the “biggest frustration I have with council broadly is we do plans and designs and then we rehash them, and we don’t deliver”.

“We should be exploring attracting

those innovative business ventures, technology ventures, agriculture ventures, and education ventures down here in a more strategic way,” he said.

Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiario said while some great projects were being achieved at The Briars, there was a multi-million dollar “ongoing deficit with no sustainable model in place”.

“In 2018, this council resolved that The Briars should shift to be cost neutral, that was the goal, that was the commitment … now in 2024, The Briars forecast to run about $3.036m loss,” he said.

“Let’s be honest, The Briars master plan, adopted in 2019, has not delivered on its promise, not financially, not operationally, but there’s still some fantastic work going on there and it is an incredible community asset.”

Pingiario also noted the shire had spent $800,000 of ratepayer’s money on the homestead, (with Heritage Victoria contributing $150,000), “and now we’re being asked to approve another $700,000 to finish the jobthat’s $1.65m on one building and still not open to the public”.

“On top of that, we spent $280,000 upgrading the restaurant and there’s a budget bid for another $400,000. Also, the master plan update itself I think is sitting at around a $400,000 budget bid - we need to do a bit better on this.”

“It’s time to stop spending money for the sake of spending money. We need to do it transparently and accountably.”

As previously reported by The News, the business case said the master plan could have an economic impact of $14.49m during construction and $10.51m per year on the peninsula once operational.

But with the plan and business case now five years old, “significant changes to the underlying economic and social conditions have occurred during that time,” a shire report said.

Cr Kate Roper, who voted against holding a workshop, said while The Briars was a significant asset, it was also a “money pit”.

“There’s no community building in Hastings open and we’re looking at some of the really significant spends on this asset, so while I appreciate it and understand the love people have for it, it really concerns me that we’re looking at another workshop,” she said.

“To me, it’s a continuing money pit and it’s just disappointing.”

Cr Max Patton said while the master plan was undertaken some years ago, he believed with the “changing landscape that we’ve had with COVID and just the acceleration technology that we’ve seen, we could probably use a short workshop in the interim between looking at a full review later on”.

Cr David Gill addressed the homestead renovation project, saying there was “no need” to spend a further $700,000 on the building as it was a heritage building and “you do not have to be compliant with current legislation, it’s only if you’re re-making the building”.

RANGER Max Kerney and deputy mayor Paul Pingiaro. Picture: Supplied

Left: Liberal Zoe McKenzie with

Smith talks business, McKenzie makes two new pledges,

Race leans into climate and cost of living as field of seven set

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

INDEPENDENT candidate for Flinders, Ben Smith, has put small business front and centre in the election campaign, launching his policy platform over the weekend as a new poll shows the seat is now on a knifeedge.

Speaking while visiting several local businesses and markets across the peninsula, Smith said it’s time to stop treating the region like an inner-city suburb and start supporting the local employers who actually drive our economy.

“As a small business owner in Flinders for over a decade, I understand the unique challenges peninsula businesses face,” Smith said.

“My wife and I started our retail store with a market stall, and we’ve weathered seasonal fluctuations, rising costs, and mountains of compliance.”

“The peninsula is powered by small businesses – from tradies and tourism operators to shopkeepers and cafés,” Ben said.

“But instead of getting a fair go, we’re being punished with tax rates and red tape designed for the big end of town.”

Peninsula businesses pay 50% more in payroll tax than their counterparts just over the regional boundary – a bureaucratic line that costs local operators thousands each year and stifles new business growth.

“Our businesses are constantly overlooked because we’re lumped in with Melbourne, even though we face very different challenges. Seasonal trade, housing shortages for workers, and soaring costs are making it harder than ever to survive, let alone thrive,” said Smith.

Smith said the major parties had decades to fix these inequities but have delivered nothing but excuses.

If elected, Smith said he will work with all levels of government to fight for:

n Meaningful tax relief for genuine small enterprises by ensuring businesses in our areas can access appropriate regional concessions

n Expanded housing options for essential workers to ensure businesses have the staff they need, especially during peak seasons

n Simplified compliance requirements that don’t require expensive

Picture: Supplied

consultants to navigate.

This announcement comes alongside fresh polling from the Whistleblower Justice Foundation showing the race in Flinders is now neck and neck, with Ben Smith and Zoe McKenzie at 51% to 49% respectively, two-candidate-preferred.

“This election is going to go down to the wire – and if small business owners want a representative who’s lived it, and gets it, I’m ready to fight for them,” Smith said.

Liberal candidate Zoe McKenzie has announced two initiatives this week that an elected Dutton government would undertake.

The first is securing a commitment of $260,000 to restore the Birdrock Beach stairs at Mt Martha.

Birdrock Beach stairs were closed to the public at the beginning of December 2022 after a severe storm and associated king tide caused the collapse of the bottom three sections of the stairway (Beach access stairs closed for safety, The News 17/1/23).

“We live in the most beautiful part of Australia, and our coastal lifestyle

is something that we don’t take for granted. We should be able to access our amazing coastline, but in a way that is safe for the community which also preserves the natural environment,” said McKenzie.

“This funding will restore safe access to the beach, while still protecting our precious coastline.”

Further south, McKenzie has secured a commitment that an elected Dutton government would provide $470,000 to construct new female change rooms at David MacFarlan Reserve.

McKenzie said she has secured this commitment to ensure that girls have every opportunity to participate in their sporting community in Sorrento.

“I’ve had strong feedback from the Sorrento Sharks Football Netball Club and from the wider community about the need for new female change rooms and amenities at the David MacFarlan Reserve,” McKenzie said.

“This commitment is part of the Liberals’ plan to strengthen our local communities and to get Australia back on track.”

Sarah Race told The News that protecting our lifestyle and environment is a priority for her Labor candidature for Flinders.

“We chose to raise our family here because we love our beachside lifestyle and getting out on the water,” said Race.

“Labor will continue to tackle the cost of living and take real climate action by making batteries cheaper, slashing energy bills for households and small businesses.

“Batteries could save a household with existing rooftop solar up to $1100, and up to $2300 a year for households installing a new solar and a battery system. Best of all, batteries reduce peak demand on the electricity grid and lower power bills for everyone.

“Tens of thousands of homes on the peninsula already have a rooftop solar installation.”

Race said Labor’s policy is in stark contrast to the Liberals who she claims will cut critical services to pay for their $600b nuclear plan, driving up household energy bills by up to $1200.

“Australia doesn’t have the time to risk nuclear - the slowest and most expensive form of energy - with 90% of Australia’s coal-fired power plants forecast to close by 2035.

“Renewables are the cheapest form of energy and will bring electricity prices down,” said Race.

“The choice is clear. Labor’s real action on climate and immediate help with the cost of living, or Peter Dutton’s cuts to pay for his $600b nuclear plan.”

The Greens Adam Frogley has focussed on his party’s plan to make billionaires pay their “fair share” of tax.

“Big companies, all ripping Australians off, are topping the charts for donations to Labor and the LNP and the political system is serving their interests,” said Frogley.

“They pay no tax, while families are sleeping in their cars or in tents, while sixty per cent of Australians put off seeing the dentist, due to cost and while our next generation is saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in student debt.

Frogley believes more Greens are needed in parliament to stop the big corporations and billionaires “buying our democracy”.

“The Greens is a grassroots movement, that does not take donations

from big corporations and so is not beholden to them to craft policy.

“We will not waver from our core business: grassroots democracy, ecological sustainability, social justice and peace and non-violence.”

In February the Greens announced a plan to tax Australia’s 150 billionaires to “fund services for everyone”.

“The Greens plan is to make billionaires pay their fair share of tax so all Australians can have their fair share of life’s essentials.”

Joseph Toscano is a medical practitioner who has decided to run as an independent in Flinders to widen the choices the candidates have.

“It is about giving people choices,” said Toscano.

“I have a respect for every candidate on that election paper. They’ve had the courage to put their heads above the parapet, but I have no respect for many of their policies.

“We should have a society here where everyone enjoys the common wealth.

“The peninsula is an extraordinary, lovely place to live and it is a tragedy that people find it difficult to live down there with all the problems they face.”

Mike Brown is a retired real estate agency and vendor’s advocate running as the candidate for One Nation and said he is “urging voters to demand transparency and integrity from all candidates”.

“Personally, I have nothing against any candidate left or right leaning,” said Brown.

“I am fight for Australia’s identity and for one flag! Voters are sadly blinded to the Labor/Greens plan to use the Teals in Canberra to control and influence government and further their unaffordable ‘green only’ energy scheme and omni gender agenda!”

Construction manager Jason Smart nominated to run as the Trumpet of Patriots candidate for the electorate of Flinders, before a head office imposed preference deal derailed his candidacy. Smart told The News “I decided to run because I can see where the economy is heading, and we need to insulate ourselves from it”.

“I’ve had a how-to-vote card imposed upon me by Clive Palmer that is inconsistent with my beliefs, and so I will instead be calling for voters to put me last, and I’ll be devoting my efforts to assist Mike Brown with his camapign”.

INDEPENDENT Ben Smith and his wife Lana out the front of their shop in Flinders.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh and residents celebrating the commitment to repair the Birdrock Beach stairs. Picture: Supplied

Right: Labor candidate for Flinders Sarah Race with husband Andy, daughter Nellie, and son Pim in Greens Bush. Picture: Supplied

Who you vote for - it’s a matter of preference(s)

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE Commonwealth Electoral Act was comprehensively rewritten in 1918 to introduce preferential voting, replacing the previous “first past the post” system that had existed in the years after Federation.

The change was in response to the rise of the Country Party in the aftermath of the First World War – a third major party – and the prospect of the loss of seats to Labor through a split in the non-Labor vote.

The three-party system which preferential voting helped to support has remained fundamentally unchanged to this day.

The system has also encouraged the participation in elections of minor candidates that have little chance of winning, but that can potentially influence the outcome by directing preferences according to their values.

Instrumental to the success of a candidate can be the careful consideration of preferences on the candidate’s how-to-vote card to attempt to gain the greatest advantage possible.

All of the Flinders candidates have released their how-to-vote cards for the 3 May election with insight into their values, and a spotlight on the careful, and sometimes inexplicable, calculations that are undertaken.

Two candidates, independents Ben Smith and Joseph Toscano have indicated they will not be suggesting preferences, leaving it up to the voter to decide after putting them first place on the ballot.

For Smith, it is vindication against the persistent criticism that he would preference Labor or the Greens.

“I want to empower people to make their own choices based on their own values and the candidate’s policies,” Smith told The News “We need to give people credit. They can and should determine their own preferences.”

The Labor candidate for Flinders, Sarah Race, has placed the Greens’ Adam Frogley second on her preferences, and Smith third, with Liberal Zoe McKenzie taking fourth spot on the ticket.

That is followed by self-proclaimed anarchist Toscano in fifth, One Nation’s Mike Brown in sixth and Trumpet of Patriot’s Jason Smart in last position.

Race told The News the decision on who to preferences is a “joint conversation between head office and the local campaign”.

“The decision is made on the candidate and party’s ability to articulate

their policies and who they will support to form government. Women’s health and a clear position against Dutton’s $600b nuclear scheme are particularly important to me,” said Race.

Despite Labor giving their preferences to the Greens, the favour hasn’t been returned, with the Greens Adam Frogley’s how-to-vote card putting Race fourth above McKenzie, Smart

REPORT by Edmund Jowett, 1917, “Electoral Reform for Australia” that recomended preferential voting.

Picture: State Library of Victoria

and Brown.

The Greens, instead, have elected to preference Smith second.

It is a win for the Smith campaign that would need to come in above Labor to battle it out with McKenzie on a two-party preferred basis to see who wins the seat of Flinders.

One Nation’s Mike Brown and Trumpet of Patriot’s Jason Smart announced on 16 April they would be standing together as a “unified alliance”.

Smart told The News the alliance was “to show voters across Flinders that we are not divided – we are strategic, transparent, and ready to defend our nation’s future”.

Accordingly, Smart stated his intention to place Brown second on the Trumpet of Patriots ticket, and Brown announced he would place Smart second on the One Nation ticket.

“This isn’t a random order,” said Brown.

“It’s a clear and considered stand to block the growing Greens–Labor–Teals alliance that threatens our national identity, economic security, and social stability.”

Smart’s plans were thrown into disarray when news came down from Trumpet of Patriots head office that they had decided on the preferences for Smart, and the second preferences would go to Smith.

The head office decision was at odds with what Smart had planned, and went against the pair’s plan to preference away from what Brown described as the “Greens-Labor-Teals alliance”.

Brown told The News “It appears that Clive Palmer has thrown his own candidate under the bus”.

“Jason was in shock, and so was I. We both had to seek advice on what to do next to protect our individual

dignity and reputation.”

Smart, for his part, was unable to resolve the preference issue with Trumpet of Patriots head office, and on Monday (21 April) sensationally called on voters to “put him last”, saying he would be devoting his effort to assisting Brown with his campaign instead.

“If Clive Palmer thinks I’m going to put my love for my country to the side so he can try and gain some political relevance, he’s dead wrong,” said Smart.

“I’m nobody’s chump.”

The decision by Trumpet of Patriots head office left Brown scrambling to reprint 25,000 how-to-vote cards before early voting begins Tuesday (22 April).

“I had 25,000 how-to-vote cards printed, but I will be redoing them,” said Brown telling The News he will now be preferencing McKenzie.

Zoe McKenzie’s Liberal Party howto-vote card has listed Brown second, with Smith a distant sixth.

The second preference to One Nation is a marked change from 2022 when McKenzie placed One Nation fifth, choosing to preference the Liberal Democrats followed by the United Australia Party.

Brown told The News he was unaware he had been given McKenzie’s preference, and had not had any conversations with her about it.

McKenzie’s how-to-vote card preferenced independent Toscano third, despite him being an avowed anarchist.

Asked about being placed third on the Liberal Party’s how-to-vote card, Toscano said he wasn’t surprised.

“The candidates don’t allocate the preferences, the people in head office do. I imagine they use computer modelling for the best outcomes.

“I respect her for putting me above the Trumpet of Patriots but I disrespect her for putting One Nation second.

“This is all tactical and nothing to do with my policies. I haven’t spoke to them,” said Toscano.

The Liberal Party did not provide information to The News on how their preferences were decided.

Shire pledge tracker contentious once again

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

FOR the second federal election in a row, Mornington Peninsula Shire is publishing a “pledge tracker” on its website to inform resident of the “commitments made by candidates”.

The tracker attracted criticism last federal election for being “blatantly unfair” with financial pledges only possible by candidates from the two major parties (Shire accused of being off track with pledges, The News 17/5/22).

A “pledge” is a commitment by the candidate’s party to fund the pledged project in a future budget and only deliverable if that party wins government.

The tracker currently lists Liberal candidate Zoe McKenzie, Labor candidate Sarah Race and independent candidate Ben Smith, as well as One Nation and the Greens.

In the 2022 federal election, Liberal McKenzie was listed on the shire’s

pledge tracker as having pledged over $28m in projects that would be delivered on the peninsula by a reelected Morrison government.

The Labor candidate, Surbhi Snowball had a solitary pledge for $500,000 for a community battery in Flinders.

To the casual observer of the shire’s “pledge tracker”, there would

be no doubt which vote would make them better off.

Of course, Morrsion did not get re-elected in 2022, and the $28m in pledges from McKenzie could not be fulfilled.

Labor’s Snowball would drift into the annals of history, but her pledge for $500,000 for a community battery in Flinders would come to frui-

THE Flinders community battery, at its launch in October last year, was “pledge” made by failed Labor candidate Surbhi Snowball during the 2022 federal election campaign.

tion with the launch of the Flinders community battery on 29 October 2024.

This election cycle, there have been complaints that some items are being excluded from the “pledge” tracker.

One of Race’s big ticket commitments was the announcement of a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Somerville that would provide bulk billed care for urgent but non-lifethreatening conditions, seven days a week, for extended hours, and with no appointment needed.

The announcement was part of a broader $644m commitment to open 50 of these clinics across the country, but as there isn’t a dollar breakdown specifically for the Somerville clinic,

it has not been included on the pledge tracker for Labor.

The tracker also leaves all candidates other than from the two main parties unable to participate in the process.

Although Smith is listed alongside McKenzie and Race on the tracker (along with One Nation and the Greens), Smith is unable to speak to party bosses and get commitments from them that a “pledge” will be placed in a future budget.

In the 2022 federal election, the tracker was criticised by Marg D’Arcy, campaign manager for Labor candidate Snowball, as “blatantly unfair”.

“This exercise is misleading and unfair to other candidates by only focusing on pledges and not talking about policies and the impact they may have on the people on the peninsula,” D’Arcy said at the time.

“It ignores policies of the candidates, many of which will be of considerable benefit to the electorate.”

Picture: Supplied

Book fair draws huge crowd

ORGANISERS of the Lions Club of Mornington’s annual charity book fair say they are absolutely thrilled with the community’s turnout.

Held on the weekend of 12-13 April at The Studio in Mornington, the event, now in its eighth year, was hailed a huge success with between 10,000 to 11,000 books sold.

Books were supplied by generous donors with members of the Mornington Lions Club having worked tirelessly with the set-up and through the two-day book fair.

“With the assistance of the Mornington Scouts, Bays Hospital volunteers and enthusiastic book lovers our books were well presented over the weekend,” book fair committee member Patricia Forsyth said, adding the Lions Club’s new drop-off shed was a great addition for donations throughout the year.

The collection of more than 22,000 pre-loved books

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included fiction, children’s stories, young adults, rare collectable books, and more, as well as DVDs, CDs, records and jigsaw puzzles.

There was also a barbecue run by the Lions Club and a coffee caravan also on site.

All books sold for $2 with proceeds from the gold coin entry going to the Bays Hospital.

All other money raised will assist local and national disaster relief projects.

“We deem this has been a huge success, the dedication and work of all members and a win for our community,” Forsyth said.

“Our thanks must go to our book lovers, young and old, who arrived early, patiently queued down the path and out the gate into Wilsons Rd, to pick the books of their choice.”

New funding to boost visitor economy

The Mornington Peninsula’s tourism sector is set to benefit from new investment, following the announcement of successful projects under the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.

The fund supports regional projects designed to enhance visitor experiences, attract new audiences, and strengthen Victoria’s position as a world-class destination.

Two local projects among the recipients: Panorama Garden Estate Tours Pty Ltd — Development of a wellness ‘Nature Pod’ at Panorama Garden Estate. This unique project will offer visitors an immersive nature-based wellness experience set within one of the Peninsula’s most beautiful private gardens.

Leeno Pty Ltd — Quealy Winemakers — Redesign and expansion of their iconic cellar door. Led by Kathleen Quealy, one of Australia’s pioneering winemakers and a leading innovator in cool-climate varietals, this redevelopment will enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the region’s reputation for premium wine tourism.

Angela Cleland, Chief Executive Officer of Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism, welcomed the announcement telling The News “Investment in projects like these ensures the Mornington Peninsula continues to lead the way in offering authentic, world-class experiences”.

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“Not only do they attract visitors and grow jobs, but they also celebrate our region’s unique character and creativity.”

“The Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board thanks the Victorian government for its continued commitment to strengthening regional tourism, particularly on the Mornington Peninsula.”

Youth outreach promised cash

STREET Peace will receive $640,000 to build a youth hub if the Liberals win the federal election. Street Peace is run by Frankston Life Community, a not-for-profit linked to the Frankston Life church. It runs outreach programs for young people in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, and Gippsland regions.

Last week, Liberal candidate for Dunkley Nathan Conroy visited Street Peace to promise funding. He said “I’m proud to commit $640,000 to invest in Street Peace right here in Frankston — supporting disengaged youth with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to turn their lives around.”

“This investment will help create a Street Peace’s Youth Hub and National Training Centre, to provide mentoring, education, skills training and pathways to employment — while also training future leaders to take this model nationwide,” he said. “It will also expand Street Peace to reach more at-risk youth, strengthen partnerships with schools, police, and local organisations, build safer, more connected communities through early intervention and support.”

VOLUNTEERS sort through the mountain of donated books leading up to the book fair. Picture: Supplied

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Father-Son duo launch peninsula warehouse complex

A “new era of premium warehousing” will soon arrive on the peninsula as local fatherand-son developers Max and Ben Beck unveil ambitious plans for a new warehouse complex in Rosebud.

The project by BeckDev at 208 Boneo Rd, Rosebud, will feature 38 architect-designed, mixed-use office warehouses “designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses”.

The project called BoneoHQ is located 500 metres from the freeway entrance, in what BeckDev said “presented a rare opportunity to deliver a level of quality and functionality not currently available to the local business and trade community”.

“The Mornington Peninsula remains highly desirable for investors, with its coastal appeal

and infrastructure improvements contributing to long-term growth potential for investors and businesses alike”, Beckdev director Ben Beck said.

“It’s a unique offering in the market— designed in direct response to sustained demand from the peninsula’s expanding business and trade sector.”

The Beck family has a rich history in property development, with Max Beck establishing Becton, renowned for its high-quality commercial and residential projects.

Max Beck spends most of his time in Sorrento and has been spearheading the rebuild of the Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club. He and youngest son Ben are bringing to market this new industrial development to “meet the evolving needs of modern businesses”.

Ben Beck said, “Boneo HQ continues the Beck legacy of exceptional developments that last a lifetime. We deliver high-quality, future-ready spaces that provide long-term value for businesses and investors alike.”

The building’s design will blend modern architecture with organic elements. It will include mezzanine levels, “premium” office fit-outs, and insulated performance glass to maximise natural light while ensuring energy efficiency.

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for Boneo HQ. Our streamlined approach ensures businesses can move in and start operating without delay,” he said.

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FRIDAY HOUSE OF WELLNESS

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It’s the end of an era for fans of this homely crime series: after 14 years, star Brenda Blethyn (pictured) is hanging up her iconic hat (and mack). Fans have the chance to say goodbye with two epic films (catch part two tomorrow at 7.30pm) and an emotional behindthe-scenes special, Vera: Farewell, Pet (Sunday, 9pm). In this final season, two high-profile cases land on Vera Stanhope’s desk: the accidental drowning of a former prison inmate, and a cold case being reopened.

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11.30 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav, R) A look at serial killer Trevor Hardy.

12.30 Spitfire Guardians. (PG, R) A look at the Battle of Britain.

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6.25 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.

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7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis explores a native rental garden.

8.30 Sherwood. (Mlv) Harry feels challenged as the news of the latest murders breaks and Ian re-joins the police.

9.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)

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10.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R)

10.30 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)

10.55 ABC Late News.

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up. 10.45 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Airborne:

and Kevin Bridges. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Bridge On The River Kwai. Continued. (1957, PG) 8.20 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.15 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 12.25pm Aline. (2020, M, French, English) 2.45 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 4.35 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi, English) 6.35 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 10.50 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 12.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Bushwhacked! 8.15 Motown Magic. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Great Parks Of Africa. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Black Panthers Of WW2. 1.00 Angels Of War. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30

11.10 Late Programs.

Saturday, April 26

6am The

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. (Ml, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, PGad, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (Final, R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGa, R) 4.45 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PGl, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Heroines. 3.00 Running. Marathon De Paris. Highlights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R) 5.30 Kirby At War.

6.10 Father Brown. (Mv) Flambeau finds his estranged father at St Mary’s.

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

7.30 Vera. (Return, Ma) The sudden prospect of promotion confronts Vera with a life-affecting change.

9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger.

10.35 Unforgotten. (Final, Ml, R) Jess and Sunny get the truth.

11.20 Boat Story. (Final, MA15+v, R) The final face off with The Tailor ensues.

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, Mav, R) An Aboriginal child arrives at a remote monastery. Cate Blanchett, Aswan Reid. 9.35 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Milan. (PGa, R) Stanley Tucci heads to Milan, Italy’s second-biggest city and a business powerhouse.

10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Farne Islands To Berwick-UponTweed. (PG, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) Giardello attends a retirement party.

3.50 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.55 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori, English) 11.00 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese, Korean) 1.35pm The Bridge On The River Kwai.

10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast.

8.00 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007, G, R) A newly elected US senator’s life is thrown into chaos after God appears and orders him to build an ark. Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman.

10.00 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023, MA15+lns) A woman tries to help a teenage boy. Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman.

12.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (Premiere) 1.00 Innovation Nation. 1.15 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.45

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R) Follows the Battle of Midway. Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson.

10.10 MOVIE: The Man With The Iron Heart. (2017, MA15+asv, R) Two assassins target a Nazi officer. Jason Clarke.

12.20 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)

12.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGads, R)

1.45 Innovation Nation. (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. Paul and Michelle have outgrown their home. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) An employee at a jewellery store is found dead. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, April 27

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 3.30 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 4.15 The Telegram Man. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Compass: Beyond Monogamy. (PG) A look at the concept of soulmates.

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

7.30 Vera. (Final, Ma) A student is violently killed.

9.05 Vera, Farewell Pet. (PG) Brenda Blethyn reflects on 14 years of Vera, with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

9.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnsv, R) A boy tries to stand up to his father. Matt Day, Simon Lyndon.

11.25 The Story Of The Kelly Gang. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. H’lights. 5.30 De Gaulle Vs Churchill: Memories Of War. (Premiere, PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma, R) Explores the story of Chernobyl.

9.15 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, R) Takes a look at Crusader fortresses built to control a Christian territory in the the Middle East.

10.15 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings: George IV The Party King. (PGav, R) Explores the 10-year reign of George IV. 11.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. (PGa, R) 12.10 The Boys Who Said No. 1.15 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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 7. Carlton v Geelong.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.10 7NEWS: The Final Showdown – Leaders’ Debate. The third and final leaders’ debate.

9.10 7NEWS Spotlight.

10.10 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Roy Tells All. (Premiere, MA15+av) Roy Rosselló talks about his experience in Menudo.

11.20 Autopsy USA: Elizabeth Montgomery. (Ma)

12.20 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln) Ordinary Australians become travel critics.

8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.10 To Be Advised.

10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL.

11.10 The First 48: Death In Desire. (MA15+a)

12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)

12.50 Destination WA.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. (2023, PGlv) Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell. 10.30 FBI. (Mav, R) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a bomb from an illegal arms dealer. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Jeopardy! 4.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 PBS Washington Week. 5.30 Abandoned Engineering. 6.25 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 7.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.55am Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 2.15 Letterkenny. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.50pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6am

Inuk. (2016, PG) 4.45 Rebel Country. 6.05 Queer &

Swallows And Amazons. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG, English, Hindi) 9.15 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.55 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 12.35pm Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 2.55 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 4.50 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 6.40 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.30 Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 10.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6. Highlights. 11.00 Unleash The Beast. Noon Korraiyn. 12.30 Around The 44. 1.45 Lionel. 3.15

6.45 Waterworld Africa. 7.35 The Frontier. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm

6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

(PG, R) 11.20 Europe’s Waterways. (PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. (Ms, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo: Prague 1. (Premiere) 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Turkey. (PGas, R) Bettany Hughes explores Turkey. 9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGalv, R) Alexander Armstrong explores Sri Lanka. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (MA15+v) 11.30 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 1.35 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.05 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Fun With Dick And Jane. (2005, Ml, R) Jim Carrey. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali won’t accept help. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav)

A gang killing leads Carlos to new information on his father’s murder.

10.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.05 Suits L.A. (M) Ted and Stuart’s friendship is tested. 12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken In Montana. (2023, Mv) Veronica Ramirez. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Floor. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Rodger Corser. 8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard: Secret Engagement. (MA15+av) 11.15 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Return) A batch of 24 former contestants return. 9.10 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 10.10 Taskmaster Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 11.20 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.45 The Project. (R) 12.40 The

Show With

Colbert. (PG) 1.30

Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. (Final) 9.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (Final) 10.30 The Weekly Football Wrap. 11.00 Alone Australia. 12.05am Penissimo. 1.05 Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.15 Real Genius. (1985, M) 12.15pm Silverado. (1985, M) 2.40 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 Summerland. (2020,

Tuesday, April 29

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.55 Australian Story. (R) 10.25 Vera. (Final, M, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.05 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.50 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

8.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Tony Albert. (PGl) Virginia Trioli meets Tony Albert. 9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election. (Final) 9.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 10.00 The ABC Of... (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business. (R) 11.35 Four Corners. (R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Q+A. (R) 1.40 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Travel Quest. (R) 10.15 Matched. (PG, R) 11.05 Europe’s Waterways. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (R) 2.35 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point. (R) The team is in Broome.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the reasons Australians are less trusting than they have been before.

9.30 Dateline. Takes a look at Taiwan’s unique dementia village.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 12.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 12.30 Unbroken. (MA15+l, R) 2.10 Faking Hitler. (Ml, R) 4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Beat The Chasers UK.

Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf’s ticker is against the clock.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 8.45 Doc. (Ma) While at the hospital recovering, Amy can’t help but insert herself into her roommate’s case.

9.45 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.

10.45 The Irrational. (Mav)

11.45 Autopsy USA: Burt Reynolds. (Mad, R)

12.45 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

The Floor. (PGl, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.45 100 Days Of Trump. Presented by Jonathan Kearsley. 9.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Fish Forever. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 24 former contestants return. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Return, Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With

(PG) 1.00 Home

(R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Cryptoland. 2.50 Bamay. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior. 10.20 The Most Dangerous Man In America. Midnight Taskmaster. 12.55 Shoresy. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Ice Age. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Backs To The Blast. 1.30 Lurujarri Dreaming. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Mekko. (2015, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

Love And Friendship. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.35 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 10.25 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish, English, German, Norwegian) 12.30pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.40 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 5.30 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 8.30 The Outpost. (2019, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

Wednesday, April 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

1.00 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 2.00 Grantchester. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. (Return) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. Noon MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Storage Wars.

SEVEN

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 2.50 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.05 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.50 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.20 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Travel Quest. (R) 10.10 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Europe’s Highlands. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.15 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Gruen Nation. (Return)

8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.05 Planet America. Hosted by Chas Licciardello and John Barron.

9.40 Big Boys. (MA15+l)

10.05 Mayfair Witches. (Ml, R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 In Limbo. (Mal, R) 12.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) One survivalist’s body begins to shut down.

8.40 Just One Thing With Michael Mosley. (Premiere, PG) Michael Mosley shares simple tips that could transform your health with some surprising benefits.

9.15 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) June hides in an unexpected place.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal) 11.40 Lost Luggage. (Mal, R) 2.35 Aliquam Dive Stories. (PG, R) 3.35 Aliquam Dive Stories II. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Abbott Elementary. 9.20 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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

7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.

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 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R) Comedy performance by Carl Barron. 12.10 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 1.15 My Way. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ml) Comedy panel show.

8.30 Breakthrough: The Rise Of Women’s Rugby League.

9.30 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l) The team heads to Dubai.

10.50 9News Late.

11.20 Wild Cards. (Mav)

12.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

1.05 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) A batch of 24 former contestants returns. 8.45 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth investigates the death of a devious kitchen staffer after he causes havoc in New York’s hottest restaurant. 9.45 NCIS: Origins. (Ma) The team investigates the death of an investment advisor.

The

With

Colbert. (PG)

Shopping. (R)

Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm My Life Online. 2.45 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Alone: Frozen. 6.05 James Webb: $10 Billion Space Telescope. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket. (1987, MA15+) 12.35am Letterkenny. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. Continued. (1943, PG) 8.55 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 11.10 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 1.30pm Summerland. (2020, PG) 3.25 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 5.40 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 8.30 Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.05 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.30am The Outpost. (2019, MA15+) 3.45 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Guardians Of The Wild. 11.00 Over The Black Dot. 11.30 The Point. 12.30pm Unleash The Beast. 1.40 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 MOVIE:

25 April 2025

ANZAC DAY 2025

Anzac Day 2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing in 1915. The spirit of Anzac continues to play a role in the local community to this day, with its qualities of courage, mateship and sacrifice.

Balnarring Service 9.30am

Anzac Park – Corner

Frankston-Flinders Rd. and Russell St., Balnarring

Crib Point

Dawn Service 6am

Cenotaph at Tingira Place, Crib Point

March 10.45am

Crib Point RSL, Milne St., Crib Point to Crib Point

Cenotaph Service 11am

Cenotaph at Tingira Place, Crib Point

Dromana

Dawn Service 6am

War Memorial, The Peninsula Club, Gibson St., Dromana

March 9.15am

O’Donohue St., Dromana to Dromana Cenotaph Service 9.30am

Dromana Cenotaph, Corner Pt Nepean Rd. and Verdon St., Dromana

Flinders Service 10am

Flinders Hall, corner Norman St. and Cook St.

March 11am

Flinders Hall, corner Norman St. and Cook St. to Flinders

War Memorial Service and wreath laying 11.30am

Flinders War Memorial, corner Cook St. and The Esplanade

Hastings Dawn Service 6am

Cenotaph Hastings Foreshore

March 10.30am

Hastings RSL, King St., Hastings to Cenotaph

Hastings Foreshore Service 11am

Cenotaph Hastings Foreshore

Mornington

Dawn Service 6am

Memorial Park, Barkly St., Mornington

March 9.30am

Corner Queen St. and Main St. to Memorial Park, Barkly St., Mornington

Service 10am

Memorial Park, Barkly St., Mornington

We encourage our community to commemorate Anzac Day by attending their local traditional dawn services, marches and remembrance services. Details of services, times and locations held across the Peninsula are listed below.

Mount Eliza Service 2pm

Remembrance Garden

Cenotaph, Mount Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd.

Red Hill

Service 10.15am

Red Hill Community Park, Shoreham Rd., Red Hill South

Rosebud

Dawn Service 6am

Rosebud RSL Memorial, Eastbourne Rd., Rosebud

March 9.30am

Corner 9th Avenue and Point Nepean Rd. to Rosebud Cenotaph, corner Jetty Rd. and Point Nepean Rd., Rosebud

Service 9.45am

Rosebud Cenotaph, corner Jetty Rd. and Point Nepean Rd., Rosebud

Rye

Dawn Service 6am

Memorial Wall, Rye RSL, Nelson St., Rye

March 12pm

Rye Pier to Rye RSL

Service 12.30pm

Memorial Wall, Rye RSL, Nelson St., Rye

Somerville

Dawn Service 6am

Fruit Growers Reserve, Jones Rd. and Station St., Somerville

Sorrento

Dawn Service 6am

Sorrento Foreshore War

Memorial, Sorrento

March 11.30am

Corner Ocean Beach Rd. and Melbourne Rd., Sorrento to Sorrento Foreshore War

Memorial Service 12pm

Sorrento Foreshore War Memorial, Sorrento

Tyabb

Dawn Service 6am

Tyabb Central Reserve, corner Mornington-Tyabb Rd. and FrankstonFlinders Rd.

For more information please contact

or call 1300 850 600

Make Mother’s Day memorable

THIS Mother’s Day, give Mum, Grandma, or that special someone in your life the gift that truly counts – time together and unforgettable experiences. Frankston Arts Centre has curated a stellar selection of live shows in 2025 that make the perfect gift for mums of all tastes.

If your mum loves the magic of musicals, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Night of Musicals on 24 May is a must-see. It’s a celebration of Broadway and West End favourites, performed by a star-studded cast in a dazzling, all-singing, all-dancing spectacle. The following night, 25 May, Vandemonian Lags takes audiences on an extraordinary musical journey through Tasmania’s convict past, brought to life by an incredible line-up including Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers, Brian Nankervis and more, with an all-star band led by Weddings Parties Anything’s Jen Anderson. For mums who enjoy a good laugh, comedian Sammy J brings his razorsharp wit and original songs to the stage on 6 June with his Melbourne International Comedy Festival hit show The Kangaroo Effect. Or treat her to the hilarious and cheeky The Grandparents Club 2 on 1 September – the ultimate comedy musical celebrating nannas and pops everywhere!

If Mum’s a music lover, the line-up of live concerts is sure to hit the right note. EUPHORIC (17 May) is a bold and joyful fusion of dance, circus, and music theatre. Country music icon

Kasey Chambers performs live in her Backbone Tour on 1 June, while To Hell and Back on 14 June offers the ultimate Meat Loaf tribute featuring a 7-piece band.

Fans of rock classics and golden oldies will love The Eagles Greatest Hits on 30 May, Creedence Clearwater Collective on 20 June, Stars of Countdown: Live In Concert on

Tyabb Airshow 2026 planning underway

PENINSULA Aero Club have reformed their airshow committee and planning is now underway for a spectacular event on 8 March next year.

After the success of last year’s show, which was awarded the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Australia Day Event of the Year, the pressure is on to try and produce an even more successful event in 2026.

PAC is fortunate to have many interesting and historic vintage and warbird aircraft based at Tyabb. This includes four of the five “Frozen 5” De Havilland Tiger Moth formation display

team. The Frozen 5 made their debut at the 2024 Tyabb Airshow, and then went on to display at the Nhill and West Sale ANZAC Weekend airshows, winning a trophy at West Sale for Best Airshow Display. This year they were part of the recent Avalon International Airshow.

Negotiations have commenced to bring current military aircraft to the show as well as vintage, historic and warbirds from other airfields.

You can follow progress of the 2026 Tyabb Airshow at the PAC facebook page that will be updated regularly: www.facebook.com/peninsulaaeroclub

27 June, and The Hottest Hot August Night on 9 August – a tribute to Neil Diamond and Olivia Newton-John. For something truly nostalgic, book tickets to The Roy Orbison Story on

14 November, or catch the always popular Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show on 5 July.

For mums who enjoy supporting local talent, don’t miss MLOC’s Australian premiere production of The Pirate Queen from 11–19 July, or PLOS’s spectacular staging of We Will Rock You, rocking Frankston throughout July and August.

Classical music lovers will be delighted by An Evening with the MSO on Friday 4 July, as Chief Conductor Jaime Martín leads the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra through a joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures – including Fanny Mendelssohn’s spirited Overture, Mozart’s luminous Sinfonia Concertante, and Felix Mendelssohn’s vibrant Italian Symphony.

Looking ahead, Mirusia – the angelic-voiced soprano known for her work with André Rieu – graces the stage on 3 November with her new show filled with soaring vocals and heartfelt stories.

Prefer to let Mum choose her own adventure? A Frankston Arts Centre gift card is the perfect solution. Easy to purchase online or through the Box Office, it offers flexibility and the promise of a fabulous night out. Give the gift of live entertainment this Mother’s Day – because the best memories are made together. Visit thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060 to book.

Letters with lies

Several recent letters, especially regarding Ben Smith’s candidacy, have contained demonstrably false statements (formerly known as lies), e.g. regarding Climate 200.

Could The News please vet letters to the editor and either refuse to publish those containing demonstrably false statements or add an “editor’s note” to such letters pointing out the falsehoods? Lee Seldon, Somers

Editor’s note: We get questioned about our approach to the letters page. We try and intervene as little as possible save for the most blatantly offensive, inappropriate or deceptive.

To us, the letters page is the “Town Square” where people can mount their soap-box and share their views. They can then be judged and corrected by their peers in subsequent weeks, which regularly happens.

We try not to impose our “truth” on the readers. Once we do that, our newspapers become partisan to our own personal views of the world. We believe it is better for you, the reader, to decide rather than us to decide for you.

Lies about McKenzie

I find it absolutely unacceptable that this paper publishes such lies about Zoe McKenzie like the ones written by K McCoy (McKenzie’s past, Letters 15/4/25).

It is a fact that Zoe has articulated on many occasions that she lives in Sorrento in her only home which she bought in 2012. This information is free to see for everyone on her parliamentary disclosures. Similarly, Zoe was not on the ballot in either 2016 or 2019. It’s not hard to verify this (just check the how to votes!).

There is an obvious smear campaign underway being run by the Climate 200 Teal machine, who Ben Smith is at the behest of. It seems Ben’s idea of “doing politics differently” means illegal signs, dodgy “volunteers”, and blatant lies. I don’t want any part of that, and I know the peninsula is better than that.

It would be advisable to MPNG to check the facts before publishing defamatory material, such as that particular letter in last week’s paper. I wholeheartedly believe that the MPNG needs to apologise for posting this obviously false material.

Andrew Barrett, Dromana Lies about Smith

The Libs continue their relentless misinformation, disinformation campaign against Ben Smith.

Two more flyers out with direct attacks and, of course, their social media comments. Doing what they do best; fear mongering and utilising loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). This Libs nasty business goes on in every electorate and Independents still get elected, because people see beyond it.

They love to go on and on about Climate 200 crowdfunding and their distortions while completely ignoring billionaires, special interest groups, corporate benefactors, and lobbyists bribing the duopoly.

Guess that argumentum ad hominem is all that can be done when you do not have any policies to tout until after the election (Trumpism play book). It is the kind of Trump politics we say we do not want in Australia.

Voters tell ABC’s “Your Say” campaign they want courage and vision from politicians, not bickering. “I am getting frustrated by the politicians bagging each other out”... “I don’t need you to tear down the other side... I need you to give me a good reason to want to vote for you.” No one but the Liberals are stooping to this level, not even One Nation. The rest are presenting their case in professional ways and engaging the trolls on social media in a positive way. I, unfortunately, have on occasion stepped over the line of hyperbole, satire, and sarcasm and let myself be dragged down into the cesspool with some reactive, retaliative social media posts. If you are serious about better political discourse during elections then, for that reason alone, send a message and Vote down Trumpism in Australia. Put the Liberals last.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Sorry Mum

Sorry Mum. I know you taught me not to lie, but how else will we keep Flinders?

Who paid for all the pretty leaflets saying Ben Smith was a dangerous Teal?

Don’t worry Mum, it wasn’t us – it was the taxpayer. Well that’s what they’re there for isn’t it?

No Mum, we’re not stupid, we know there’s no Teal Party and Ben’s running as an Independent, but they don’t need to know that, do they?

Mum you’ve got to understand: we are desperate now.

They like Ben and he has policies. Otherwise we wouldn’t be posting blatant lies in all the letterboxes. Would we? What’s that? Our policies?

To keep Flinders, of course.

Paula

Polson, Dromana

Bad maths?

Zoe McKenzie’s mobile billboards tell us that with the petrol excise we will save $1500 per year. I drive a hybrid car and, on average, fill it up once a fortnight at a cost of around $90.

So I spend something like $2000 - 3000 on petrol a year. Even if spent twice that, how would I achieve a $1500 saving?

Seems, as with their gas reservation, their nuclear plan, their free lunches, the Coalition are too lazy or too careless to do proper modelling and, instead, treat the electorate like mugs.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Consider your vote

Does the sitting Liberal Member for Flinders deserve your vote? I think not!

Flinders voters, please think long and hard about your vote at this important federal election. All the cost of living initiatives, that the current Labor government implemented benefitting many people in Flinders, the current the Member for Flinders voted against them all.

Flinders has many aged care, and childcare workers. Again when the current federal Labor government supported a wage increase for these low paid workers the sitting Liberal member refused to support this incentive to give the workers in these two sectors a much deserved wage increase.

Please consider voting for one of the other candidates in Flinders at this election putting the current Liberal member last. The people of Flinders deserve better.

Denise Hassett, Mt Martha

Trump distancing

I don’t think that John Flynn (Make Australia great again, Letters 15/4/25) is doing Zoe McKenzie any favours by comparing her business acumen to that of Donald Trump.

Trump has caused no end of financial chaos on the world markets in recent weeks which seems to be based on a plan of “making it up as he goes” which is probably generous.

Trump is a multiple failure as a businessman who has even managed to bankrupt a casino or two; who can do that?

Though McKenzie does have some similarity to Trump, as she is a failed candidate for Liberal Party preselection in 2019 for the electorate of Higgins so I guess she and Trump have that in common.

I would imagine that McKenzie would prefer to place as much distance between herself and Trump (and probably Dutton) as is humanly possible leading up to election day.

Ross Hudson, Mt Martha

Trumpet vote

As a lifelong conservative voter and proud supporter now of the Trumpet of Patriots movement, I never thought I’d find myself unable to vote for a Liberal candidate. But Zoe McKenzie’s involvement in “selling off” the Port of Darwin to Chinese interests is a betrayal I cannot overlook.

When McKenzie was working as Chief of Staff to Andrew Robb, then Trade Minister, she helped facilitate the 99-year lease of this critical national security asset to a Chinese company with ties to their communist government. This wasn’t just bad policy – it was a surrender of Australian sovereignty.

Our movement stands for protecting Australia’s

assets and independence. How can we trust someone who played a role in handing control of a strategic northern port to a foreign power? Even the Americans were shocked by this decision.

The Liberal Party used to stand for national security and protecting Australian interests. Now they expect us to vote for someone who helped sell us out. Well, not this voter.

I’m not saying I’ll vote for Labor. I absolutely won’t. Because to me both major parties are compromised by their closeness to big corporate donors and what they need to do in return for their dirty money.

If the Liberals want the support of patriotic Australians like me, they need candidates who put Australia first, not foreign interests. So this time I will be putting both major parties last.

Shaun McDonald, Hastings

Supporting an anarchist?

I’ve voted Liberal my entire life, but Zoe McKenzie has lost my vote. Her decision to preference a self-proclaimed anarchist like Joe Toscano ahead of the Trumpet of Patriots candidate is a slap in the face to conservative voters.

Toscano is a radical leftist who promotes anarchist media and founded “Libertarian Workers for a Self-Managed Society.” Is this who the Liberal Party now aligns with?

McKenzie clearly cares more about political games than conservative principles. This betrayal leaves me no choice but to put both major parties last. True conservatives deserve representatives who stand by their values, not abandon them for political convenience.

John Harden, Mt Martha

Zoe’s tough love

I can’t agree more with Barry Rumpf’s letter a few weeks ago (Ben Smith, Letters 8/4/25) that three years of Labor government has come close to ruining our once great country. We can’t risk another three years and, as Barry suggested, for many of us that means holding our noses and supporting Zoe McKenzie.

While many of my peers are shocked by the explosion of passion for Ben Smith, I am not surprised.

Our current MP lacks the vigour and passion that many of us would like to see from her. A lot of criticism, even from our own side of politics, is that until a few months ago she basically hadn’t been seen. We know she tried to run for preselection in the seat of Higgins in 2019 and perhaps settled for Flinders.

But that is no excuse and with less than three weeks to go we need her to wake up and stop taking the seat for granted. This goes for the rest of the Liberal Party too. Because too much is at stake!

As a taxpayer tired of funding lifelong dependency, we need a strong Liberal government. I’ve watched my taxes rise while perfectly capable people refuse to work. For all her faults, Zoe McKenzie understands that tough love is real love.

Jan Flowers, Portsea

Big utes

I was flabbergasted this morning when I opened The News to see a full page advertisement from our local Liberal member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie spruiking the buying of large utes and four wheel drive trucks.

These vehicles not only use enormous amounts of fuel, they are less efficient and pump out relatively high emissions of air pollutants. Thus contributing significantly to the respiratory illnesses of the community.

This LNP policy spread out over four years also lacks any vision for the future, caters for the very well off who can afford to buy and service these vehicles and does not take into account the wear and tear on our roads of large vehicles.

The health and safety of the whole community would benefit if these large vehicles were fazed out. Not encouraged.

Marilyn Hoban, Mornington

Who’s best?

I have read with interest the flurry of election related letters over the past few weeks. But what surprised me was the lack of content that related to policy that directly affected the writer, but was more just a generalised opinion of the candidates.

So here is my two bobs worth. I need two major scans a year. One in March and one in September.

Under the coalition and Greg Hunt, these scans were bulk billed at Frankston Private. Under Labor they were $680/$990 until this March, when out of the blue, it was bulk billed. So I save $120

on prescriptions and lose $1,670 on scans. Last winter gas heating bill under Libs, $480, last years winter gas heating bill $1,080. Average grocery shop under Libs in 2021 was about $200$230, average bill now getting close to $300. So my question is this. How will Simon Holmes à Court and his disciples make any difference to my cost of living when, at the best, they will be hovering around the Labor government trying to impose one woke idea after another including the Greens pet policy of death duties?

Michael Free, Mount Martha Ben Smith or Labor?

With the growing dissatisfaction at the Liberals on the peninsula, along comes Ben Smith, a local “Independent”. I’ve just read his “Policy Booklet” as well as his numerous flyers. I see his face on a fleet of vehicles, and he’s managed to secure three offices on the peninsula to spruik his message. But what’s the message? Ben speaks of making groceries affordable. He bemoans that bulkbilling rates are low. Ben wants the government to assist with the rising cost of power bills and promote home ownership. He says that the NDIS has “transformed lives”. He believes that a good education should be available to all, regardless of background or postcode. He wishes to champion the environment and develop climate solutions. If we changed the colour of his booklet, we could be forgiven for thinking Ben is endorsing Labor. A significant reduction in inflation has occurred on their watch. Tax cuts have been provided to assist with cost-of-living pressures, particularly for low-income earners. The introduction of urgent care clinics will improve bulk billing rates. Federal government assistance has targeted power bills. The NDIS has been reviewed and strengthened. For the first time the federal government will provide full funding for government schools. The growth in renewables is at an all time high. And all this while still providing the only two surpluses in the last 20 years and keeping unemployment low.

Most policies that Ben has promised to advocate for have already been legislated by Labor or are policies. If you want an advocate in Canberra, you’d be better off having one in the government rather than an independent trying to have his voice heard from outside. Governments implement policy. Ben can only talk. We need a “real” local who has a “real” chance to contribute. That is Sarah Race.

Tim Ward, Arthus Seat

Why I’m supporting Race

I am extremely proud to be supporting Sarah Race in this election campaign. Working with a campaign budget that both Smith and McKenzie would have in their petty cash tins, Sarah has worked tirelessly and honestly from the moment she was endorsed. Her campaign is totally grassroots, door-knocking, meeting and listening to hundreds of people from all walks of life.

Sarah is passionate about the peninsula and knows that things such as climate change, health, education and inclusion are vitally important for all of us. Sarah doesn’t have an obscenely large amount of money for an American style campaign with huge billboards, flyers, corflutes and advertisements in all forms of media. Her campaign is based on her and who she is - a passionate, honest, hard-working truly local person who wants only what’s best for the peninsula. Marilyn Merrifield, Rye

Protecting women

Before you vote, I urge you to check the various candidates’ policies on prevention, intervention and healing in regard to family violence. Sarah Race (Labor), Adam Frogley (Greens), and Ben Smith (Independent) all have policies supporting women’s right to equality and respect, to frontline support services and to emergency and permanent housing if they are fleeing violence.

On the other hand, the Coalition’s 44 page policy document has just four dot points on family violence, only one of these four which refers to any resources for women fleeing violence – an extension of a payment scheme established and currently funded by Labor. Their solution is a strategy to prevent mobile phones being used for tracking women. Nothing wrong with that, but it is a poor excuse for a comprehensive policy such as the National Plan to End Gender–Based Violence currently in place. Disappointing that, as a sister, Zoe McKenzie has not advocated for our rights and safety better. Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Housing policy

Liberal and Labor announced their Housing Policy - who is it for? Not renters that’s for sure. Even though renters make up over 30% of the population and that number is rapidly increasing. Neither policy addresses the lack of rental properties, sky rocketing rents or the condition of homes on the lower end of the market.

Labor announced a 5% deposit for home buyers. Who can afford to save for a deposit when over half of an average income is taken by living expenses and what’s left is eaten by rent?

Liberals proposed first home buyers could claim a deduction on mortgage interest for five years. How will a five year tax break help anyone except high income earners who are likely being helped by parents to buy a home? It’s a joke.

Renters are the first to become homeless when their circumstances change by any misfortune like job loss or ill health. Young people, students and single women are most vulnerable. Here on the peninsula, I was recently notified a property inspection had been cancelled because the agent received 68 rental applications from the first viewing. Affordable rentals are few and far between.

Yet not one word about rent reforms or assistance has been spoken during this election campaign - why?

Beck Cridland, Tootgarook

Little parties

Because of the looming election, the letters pages are brim full of complimentary letters from the candidates mothers, family, mates, and the party branch secretaries. As well, there are thousands of dollars worth of media advertisements from the few with big money behind them.

Unfortunately for us, little parties with good ideas and policies but with little money, don’t stand a chance. They cannot be seen. Unrecognised. Mice among elephants, or sometimes soaring eagles above swarms of sparrows? This is democracy. The little party that I’m voting for has been around for many years, working behind the scenes with academics, politicians, and people with good intent, lobbying for a better Australia. You’ve probably never heard of them but they are running candidates this election.

Unfortunately, post election nothing much will change, nothing much will be fixed, the problems we now have will still be there in a few years, possibly worse, and the exorbitant incremental tax on beer will remain.

Steady as she goes, Titanic.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Funding elections

Several of the letters in The News have expressed concern about the sources of funding for Ben Smith, but made no mention of where the Liberal and Labor campaigns are getting their money. That is because the large party machines do not declare funding until well after the election. However, it is possible to guess about some of their backers.

Dutton has committed to boosting fossil fuel to generate electricity until his dream of nuclear generation happens. He has stated that he wants to extend aging and inefficient coal plants so you can bet that big coal polluters are funding the Liberals.

Morrison made it clear who the Liberals are beholden to when he produced a lump of coal in the parliament.

As for Labor, their shameful squabbling on a gambling advertising ban has very likely led to generous donations from the gambling industry. Ben Smith has acknowledged the support of Climate 200 and has declared his support for action to reduce green house gas omissions. Why shouldn’t he accept funds from a crowd sourced organization that supports his policy?

In addition, he has received thousands of small donations from local people who want a representative in parliament that will speak for them, not vested interests.

Ben Smith is open and up front about where he is getting his election funds. Liberals and Labor hide their backers because they include companies that aim to exploit vulnerable people and harm the environment.

Ben Smith says put people before parties. I would add, put people before profits for exploitative and harmful industries.

Ben for PM

Benny

Canary Party” affiliated with “Teals” and “Cross Benchers United”, will ensure that there’s going to be a lot of these newly elected bottom feeders guaranteed to totally stuff up our fragile democratic parliamentary system.

Heir apparent Mr Smith will waltz it in in Flinders. With his incredible ability to generate more poster picture money, appear like the driven snow and possibly able to walk on water, our own locally bred career politician has a golden future occupying the expanded cross bench.

Just like our recently incentivised local councillors, he will plead for several hundred days to learn the ropes before any return will be made for the tax paying electors.

I personally wouldn’t be gate crashing the after election slap up humungus party. I suspect an endless champagne and canapes bash at the right royal knees up for Mr Ben Smith future Independent Prime Minister.

Ian Morrison, Mt Eliza

Nostalgia for better times

As someone in my seventies, I remember when public services actually worked and we were well cared for by our government. These days, so many Australians are falling through the cracks.

As an older Australian I am feeling that particularly pertinently. I don’t fully understand how we got here, but I do know that the Liberal party in particular is not doing us much good.

At every turn they seem to try and strip back all of the fundamental support people need. Healthcare, education, aged care – these are all critical parts of life that we all need, and should be prioritised.

I think my life is going to get worse if the Liberal party is elected. Honestly I think most of our lives are.

I will be voting independent this time around. I think we need a reset in Australian politics. We need real people who will push the government to do the best for the community.

Ben Smith has made it clear he’ll fight for people – not just in words, but with real action like backing Rosebud Hospital and protecting community spaces. His previous line of work helping homeless people shows he has the right set of values.

We need someone who values human beings.

Craig Fern, Sorrento

Where is our MP?

How many times have you met our local MP? How many times has she knocked on your door? Or shown up at a community meeting that wasn’t just a photo op?

When was the last time she stood up in parliament and actually fought for something this community asked for?

Other MPs in other places go in to bat for their communities. They fight tooth and nail for funding, services, and respect. Why don’t we get that here?

I’ve met Ben Smith, and I can tell you – he actually listens. He’s not just around during election time. He’s here, week in, week out, and he’s been part of this community for years.

If we want better, we need someone who shows up. Someone who answers to us – not a party line. It’s time we expected more. It’s time we got it.

Let’s go independent here on the Mornington Peninsula by voting for Ben Smith.

Kiran Hayes, Sorrento

Ben’s history

I’ve seen plenty of politicians come and go, pretending to care about our community while really just climbing the party ladder. This time, we have a candidate who has genuinely earned our trust.

Ben ran the Mornington Community Support Centre for years. He was hands-on, helping real people with food relief, housing support, and more. He didn’t just hear about the cracks in the system, he worked with them, up close and personal.

friends raise their kids here, enjoying the same beaches, parks, and bush trails I did as a kid. But lately, it feels like we’re losing the things that made this place special. Bit by bit, overdevelopment creeps in, traffic gets worse, and local clubs struggle to stay afloat. It’s like we’re being treated as an overflow suburb of Melbourne, instead of the unique coastal community we are.

Ben Smith is the only local politician (including the council!) that I’ve seen talk about actually protecting what we’ve built here; our open spaces, our local footy clubs, our coastal character. He’s not chasing headlines or pushing someone else’s agenda. He’s about looking after what we already have before it’s lost for good. That kind of thinking used to be normal – putting community first, not corporate profits.

If we want to keep the peninsula liveable and local, we need someone who’s in it for the right reasons. That’s why I’m backing Ben. He’s not here to reinvent the wheel – he’s here to make sure it doesn’t fall off.

Ashlynn O’Malley, Mornington

Voting for Smith

I’ve lived on the peninsula for over 20 years, and to be honest, I’ve never taken much notice of politics. Why would I? Nothing ever changes around here, and it always feels like we’re forgotten once the election signs come down.

But then I met Ben Smith. Bumped into him at the shops, and we ended up having a proper chat – not the usual political bollocks. He actually listened. We talked for a good 20 minutes, and I walked away thinking, “This bloke gets it.” He knows this area through and through, understands what’s going on, and you can tell he genuinely gives a damn.

I’ve told all my mates to vote for him, and I will too. I reckon Ben’s got a real shot this time. Be a shame to waste it. Wake up, peninsula! Let’s get behind someone who’s got our backs.

Jim Guthrie, Rosebud

Rate rise

The proposed rate increase attributed to the McCrae landslide is deplorable at best.

To burden the shire’s ratepayers with further cost is an impost that the ratepayers should not have to bear.

This landslip as we understand, had been brought to the attention of the responsible authorities years ago and they have know about it for years. These people either chose to ignore it and do nothing or hoped it would go away.

The proposed cost of rectification and rehabilitation should be the responsibility of all those previous do nothing incumbents. Make them responsible. Lets round them up and make them pay.

For instance the last CEO who took himself of to Queensland, his deputies and so forth. Even previous shire engineers, and a cohort of office staff involved and maybe some of the water utilities top ranking staff. Make them all pay! Not the stretched ratepayers.

As far as having spent $3m to manage the landslide, what does this mean how has the money been spent?

Repair and rectification works I believe should have been undertaken by now. Is there a worthwhile proposal or a documented plan to get on with it?

Has any one suggested soil nailing, using say inclined anchors at one metre centres and 20 meters long.

Or double rows of inclined gabion walls leaning back, or placed as tiered layers and curved backwards towards the slip.

Expensive consultants will have to be employed and given an open cheque to come up with a solution.

Surely in this day and age with modelling and experience, a firm estimate could and should be obtained. Then every one would know exactly how we are situated.

Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha

to give us facts.

Diane Johnstone, Frankston Act now on climate

Listen Folks. If climate change is not addressed now, you won’t have to worry about housing or the cost of living or unaffordable insurance - we just won’t be here. Our living conditions will be unbearable. Within 15 years, due to rising sea levels, millions of Bangladeshi’s – not to mention Pacific Islanders – will be homeless refugees looking for new countries. Urgent action is essential.

Do something about this crisis and vote Independent – it’s our only hope to get some action.

Wendy Weight OAM, Capel Sound

What and who matter

Surely Keith Davis (All seeing, Letters 16/4/25) would agree that it’s not just what is said that matters, but also who is saying it. That’s why it’s preferable to be guided by organisations like the Australian Academy of Science rather than journalists or those with connections to the fossil fuel industry when it comes to climate change.

Like Stephen Wilson, Ian Plimer (both recommended by Mr Davis) is connected to the fossil fuel industry having been appointed to the board of Queensland Coal Investments by mining magnate and climate sceptic Gina Rinehart. But what have Rinehart and Plimer said about climate change? Rinehart’s address to her old school in 2021 was censured by the Headmistress because Rinehart used the occasion to dismiss climate science and reminisce how she had once helped to convince students climate change was not human-induced.

The spokesperson said: “The School encourages our students to think critically and analyse all facts presented to them, particularly in this age of the internet. The School does not endorse the personal views shared in the full video.”

In 2009, Plimer stated, “There is no problem with global warming. It stopped in 1998. The last two years of global cooling have erased nearly 30 years of temperature increase.”

Plimer conveniently ignored the long term trend. Hardly scientific. Since then, of course, global temperatures have continued to climb at an ever faster rate.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Climate change

The greatest threat to the continued existence of the human race is, without any doubt, climate change. Yet on the great debate, Peter Dutton had no opinion to offer on the subject. Unbelievable! Kevin Sack, Somers

Graffiti problem

The City of Frankston has decided to pay a bounty of $100 if residents give the council information when somebody puts graffiti on council properties only.

But they only get the $100 if the offenders get prosecuted. Will they have to attend court?

The council says that it costs them about a half a million dollars annually to remove the graffiti. But the council not only cleans graffiti on their property but also on power poles.

Most of the graffiti are on public transport advertising signs and real estate signs and private property. The council should ask Public Transport Victoria for funds to clean the graffiti off as well as electricity companies so they can fund the graffiti removal.

Unless they do this then the city will not be cleansed of graffiti. I do not think this will work. Russell Morse, Karingal

No news?

The Election, such is life? It’s been a slog, hopefully Albanese with his nose in front Saturday week, hopefully Dutton back to his foxhole, and then, real Nightly News.

Ralph Catts, Rye

That’s the kind of grounded experience we need in Canberra. Someone who knows what families are going through because he’s walked alongside them. Ben shows up, listens, and gets things done. He’s not just talking about change. He’s lived it.

That’s why this time, I’m voting for Ben. We have the chance to send someone to Canberra who already knows what matters to our community, and has proven he’ll fight for it.

Kim Robbins, Safety Beach

Protecting what we have

I was lucky enough to have grown up here on the peninsula. Now I’m lucky enough to watch my

Eyes wide open

As a 78-year-old I’m pleased to tell Keith Davis I can confidently say “Eyes Wide Open” means I go to the majority of climate change scientists in the world for accurate facts on global warming and not to a geologist! (All seeing, Letters 15/4/25).

Everlasting ignorance by those such as Davis condemns our future generations to an unsustainable planet and therefore denies them a healthy environment and the opportunity for economy development supported by renewable energy.

Thank you to the CSIRO, the Climate Council and many other institutions who rely on science

Snippets of happiness? Picking Port Adelaide in the family tipping, the cream rising to the top?

Anything but the Nightly News right now, particularly Nine and to a lesser extent, the USA snippets of non news filling up Ten News. Gary Lyon a painful talkfest on AFL360; ego on display. Talking of ego, the duo of analyst’s (aka double dutch) David King, who sucks up to the Geelong coach (best coach?) and Leigh Montagna, yet to pick Collingwood to win, perhaps against West Coast? We miss Robbo.

Thankfully On The Couch still worth my time, likewise The Front Bar, when Sam Pang is there to offset the unfunny Mick Molloy.

One day at a time. Go Pies. Happy Easter. Cliff Ellen, Rye

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2025 Mothers Day Classic returns to Moonah Links

MOONAH LINKS is both proud and excited to announce that we will play host to the Mother’s Day Classic again this year on Sunday 11th May! Last year's event saw an incredible 821 participants take part in support of and fundraising for breast and ovarian cancer research, raising over $80,000. We saw mother’s, grandmother’s, soon to be mothers, those that long to be mother’s and those who have a lost a mother, along with their families

and friends take to the Open Course, to run or walk the 7km or 14km circuit under bright blue autumn skies!

This year we are aiming higher with the addition of a third 7km walk. We are hoping to reach 1000 participants, walking and running to raise awareness and vital funds for breast and ovarian research, so register now!

Registration now open.

Electric Light Charge - price paid to Commission too high

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

IN his half-yearly report to the Mornington Council, the Shire Secretary states:

“Once again I would bring under your notice the unjust maximum demand made quarterly. During the last six months the Council has paid £75 for current which it never had, and for the previous twelve months when only read yearly it was considered worse.

In seaside places the influx of population and consequent extra consumption of current may be taken to extend from November to the end of April, so that even with quarterly readings the only real benefit is over one quarter of the year (July to end of September), moreover the price paid is too high.

In the last six months the number of consumers has risen from 320 to 400, and when it is considered that the scheme started with 94, some consideration should be given by the State Electricity Commission to a reduction or a monthly reading, for if it paid overhead charges at the start, now they must be making a considerable profit when the number of consumers has increased fourfold.

No benefit has occurred from the Mount Martha extension during the present six months, but it should be of value during the next, as all the connections will be completed by Easter.

Those at the Mt. Martha end have been receiving the current for some time.

One gratifying feature is the extra quantity of current now being used for power purposes.

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A railway to Sorrento - alternative proposal. Line from Moorooduc

Suggestions for the construction of a railway from Moorooduc through Dromana and Rye to Sorrento were made at a deputation last Wednesday to the Minister of Railways.

It was stated that an extension of the present Red Hill line would not serve either the agricultural or tourist traffic in the area.

In introducing the deputation, Mr. W. Tyner, M.L.C., said the proposed railway from Moorooduc to Sorrento would be 23 miles long – a saving of 15 miles, as compared with the suggested extension from Red Hill which was being considered by the Railways Standing Committee.

A Bayside line would serve a large tourist traffic.

Cr. D. MacFarlan (Sorrento), of the Flinders Shire Council, said an extension of the Red Hill line, whilst involving heavy costs, would not serve Rye, Dromana or Sorrento.

The east side, of the Bay was developing rapidly.

Mr. L. McInnes, of Rye, said the long distance to a railway station was bad for livestock on the Peninsula.

Mr. H. B. Slaney (Mornington) said that if the Red Hill line were built it would be difficult to get authority for the Bayside line.

The Minister: The Red Hill line has a gathering ground on each side. The line you propose has the sea on one side.

Mr. Griffith (Mornington): The area carries a greater population than the agricultural districts further in.

The Minster: If you could guarantee

that the people would use the train it would be simple, but 80 per cent of the population uses motor cars and boats.

Mr. Griffith: Motors started to take passengers away from the trains at Mornington, but the establishment of a rail motor on the line put the motors out of business.

The Minister: Train fares would be higher than motor fares. Continuing, he said the Government was not opposed to motor traffic. He was not anxious that railway lines should be constructed at high cost in areas where motors would be more suitable.

Mr. Griffith said the proposed line could be constructed cheaply. The Red Hill line was a mistake, and with only three trains a week and no trucking facilities there was no chance of it paying.

In reply, the Minister said the proposition was a difficult one from a railway point of view. He would consider the proposal and see if it could be submitted to the Railways Standing Committee. If the tourist traffic would warrant the construction of the line it would be carefully considered.

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Boy scout movement A branch to form in Frankston

A movement for the introduction of a detachment of Boy Scouts in Frankston, which Scout Brown has been quietly advocating ever since he came here, has been so far successful that a Scout-master has been secured in the person of ex-Staff S.M. Thexton, and the first meeting of all intending members is being called for Friday night, May 1 in the

Rechabites’ Hall, Thompson street, at 8 o’clock.

Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus, who has been interesting himself in the movement, will preside at the meeting, and it is hoped that the inauguration will prove very successful, and that the boys will be there in full force.

In the meantime any information will be gladly supplied by him on application at his office, that of Messrs. Lazarus & Jenkins, Bay street, Frankston.

Later a meeting of all interested, including parents, guardians, and friends, will be called at which the District Scout-master will be present and deliver an address.

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Personal

We regret to learn that Mr. Jas. Lambie, of Mornington road, is indisposed.

Mrs. Marshall, of Bay street, Frankston, is spending a fortnight’s holiday at Daylesford.

Mr. C. Upton, of the railway relieving staff, is at present located at Frankston during the absence of Mr. A. Tasker, who is on annual leave.

Miss Ruby Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, of Wells street, Frankston, underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Alfred Hospital on Tuesday last. Her condition is stated to be satisfactory.

Mrs. Edmund Collins, well known in Frankston, is acting vice-president of the Berry street Foundling Home, the president of which institution is Mrs. Montague Cohen, who is described in the current number of “The Baby World” as “a natural philanthropist, lover of children, and good business Woman.”

Mr. G. W. Wells, accompanied by Mr. A. G. Tasker, is visiting Mr. G. Patroni, at St. James. Mr. Patroni recently purchased an up-to-date hotel there. His father, Mr. Peter Patroni, was at one time the licensee of the Pier Hotel, at Frankston, who is at present on a trip to Italy.

Mr. E. P. Davies, of Frankton, under special engagement to the Korrumburra Caledonian Society, was present at their annual smoke night held at Korumburra recently.

This is the second trip Mr. Davies has made to the land of black diamonds, and his versatility in song and story was much appreciated.

Cr. R. F. Miles who has been touring Tasmania, returned to Frankston this week. He looks well after his holiday, and states that he had a most interesting and enjoyable time.

He visited Launceston, Hobart, the east coast, and returned home via Burnie, which town he says is likely to boom if the scheme for establishing the paper pulping industry there is brought to fruition.

Mr. C. R. Long, who resides at Frankston, is editor of the School Paper, and a senior inspector of State schools. He is due for retirement on August 31, as he will be 66 years of age on that date.

He joined the service nearly 48 years ago. His name is a household word, as the School Paper goes into every home, and the children revere the man who provides them with reading lessons which they have always found attractive.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 24 April 1925

SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard

Langwarrin snatch victory from jaws of defeat again

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN’S DIV ONE

FOR the third week running, Langwarrin have pulled off a great escape.

It has not been a month for the weak-hearted at Langwarrin. The Kangaroos had to come from behind again to beat Edithvale-Aspendale on Good Friday.

Edithvale-Aspendale led at each break of play. Heading into the final term, Edi-Asp led by 11 points.

In the final term, Langwarrin managed to sneak into the lead. They held on for a famous twopoint win 12.12 (84) to 13.8 (86).

Corey Slefendorfas, Max Poulios, Joel Bateman, Brodie Tibballs, and Mitchell Cuthbert were Langwarrin’s best. Harrison Money contributed three vital goals to the scoreboard.

Dromana smashed Red Hill in the other Good Friday showcase game. The Tigers won 16.16 (112) to 4.7 (31).

Billy Quigley, Sam Geurts, Billy Geurts, Reece Wilde, and Josh Geurts were Dromana’s best.

On Saturday, Rosebud comfortably beat Sorrento at David Macfarlan Reserve.

Six goals by Blake Kuipers helped Rosebud grab a 5.7 (37) 15.11 (101) win over Sorrento.

MEN’S DIV TWO

RYE have come from behind for a tight win over Tyabb.

Bunguyan Reserve hosted the two sides on Good Friday. Heading into the final quarter, the Yabbies led Rye by two goals.

Tyabb slipped up in the final term, only adding a solitary behind to the scoreboard. Rye booted three goals, and eventually claimed a ten point win 11.15 (81) to 12.19 (91).

Lachlan Croad, Justin Barnes, Tate Dennis, Connor Wallace, and Zach Byrns were named Rye’s best.

Chelsea took on Bonbeach away from home on Good Friday. Chelsea beat Bonbeach by 39 points.

Seaford closed out Good Friday with a 64 point win over Karingal. Ben Carroll booted four goals, and Chris Buttner scored three.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS

Friday 25 April, 2pm:

Mt. Eliza v Mornington - Emil Madsen Reserve

Saturday 26 April, 2pm: Red Hill v Edithvale-Aspendale - Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Rosebud v Dromana - Olympic Park Rosebud

Saturday 26 April, 2.30pm:

Langwarrin v Sorrento - Lloyd Park

Saturday 26 April, 6.30pm: Frankston YCW v Pines - John Coburn Oval

DIVISION TWO MENS

Friday 25 April, 3.30pm: Devon Meadows v Tyabb - Glover Reserve

Saturday 26 April, 2pm:

Chelsea v Seaford - Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Rye - Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Hastings - Baxter Park

Karingal v Bonbeach - Karingal Football Club

Somerville v Pearcedale - Somerville Football Club

DIVISION ONE WOMENS

Saturday 26 April, 10am:

Karingal v Warragul Industrials - Karingal Football Club

Saturday 26 April, 12pm: Frankston v Bonbeach - Kinetic Stadium

Saturday 26 April, 1.15pm: Mornington v Pearcedale - Mornington Alexandra Par

DIVISION TWO WOMENS

Friday 25 April, 12pm:

Mt. Eliza v Mornington (Reserve) - Emil Madsen Reserve

Friday 25 April, 6.40pm:

Warragul Industrials (Reserve) v Tyabb - Western Park

Saturday 26 April, 10am: Frankston (Reserve) v Bass Coast - Kinetic Stadium

Saturday 26 April, 12pm:

Karingal (Reserve) v Red Hill - Karingal Football Club

Edithvale-Aspendale v Red Hill/Balnarring Thunder - EdiAsp Regents Park

DIVISION THREE WOMENS

Saturday 26 April, 12pm:

Tyabb (Reserve) v Bonbeach (Reserve) - Bunguyan Reserve

Pines v Pearcedale (Reserve) - John Coburn Oval

Saturday 26 April, 4.40pm:

Chelsea v Langwarrin - Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Rye - Crib Point Recreation Reserve

The Good Friday match between Langwarrin and Edithvale-Aspendale looked like it was going to be a case of how much Edi-Asp would win by, up until the last quarter when Langwarrin kicked three goals to one and pinched the game in the dying seconds by two points. Picture: Paul Churcher

SORRENTO were no match for Rosebud with the Sharks notching up a 64-point loss.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Twins ride high sailing into sports awards

By Brendan Rees

Teenage twin brothers Henri and Miles Levenspiel of Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club are making some serious headway in the youth sailing scene.

The 15-year-olds recently won the Victorian Youth Championship in April and have now been named finalists as the Young Team of the Year in the Victorian Sports Awards.

“We both were honestly pretty surprised – it’s not something we expected,” they said of the finalist nomination.

“Just being nominated was already a huge honour, so to find out we were finalists was something special. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved this year in sailing, and to have that recognised in this way means a lot.

“Even if we don’t win, we’re just really happy to be acknowledged alongside so many amazing young athletes.”

The boys’ journey into the sport began when their dad Bret took them out sailing as youngsters and showing them the ropes.

“From the beginning, being on the water just felt natural – like it was where we were meant to be. Once we got into our own boat, we were hooked. We enjoy sailing the 29er because the boat is fast and challenging – it demands athleticism, coordination, and teamwork from both crew and skipper,” Henri and Miles said.

The pair said winning the junior division at the 2025 Australian 29er

Championships and placing sixth overall in the open fleet at their home club had been their best achievement, especially racing against older and more experienced teams.

Miles said every competition provided the opportunity to learn, as well as travel interstate many times to train and complete.

But they said no matter the results the best highlights were making

friendships and having fun along the way.

This month they also took part in a youth squad training camp in Sorrento, run by Sailing Australia, which brought together top sailors from across the country.

“Our coach for the camp was 49er Olympian Jim Colley. We were very lucky to have the opportunity to work with Jim who will also be our coach at the 29er World Championships in

August that will be in Portugal,” the brothers said.

The boys are also proud to have both been junior club captains and now teach younger kids to sail at the club.

“Our achievements wouldn’t have happened without the support of SSCBC. From coaching to encouragement, they’ve always been there for us. The club has such a strong community, and we’re really proud

to represent them when we sail,” they said.

“There are many special people at SSCBC that have helped us grow from junior sailors to a youth/performance pathway including Olympian Tess Lloyd. Tess has been a very important part of our development and with her and the coaches at SSCBC we have learnt so much about sailing, friendship and having fun.”

Bret said he was “super proud” of his sons’ achievements.

“Watching them grow through this sport has been incredible. The boys have had some wonderful role models along the way and it is great that they feel a sense of helping younger sailors,” he said.

“Their journey has not come without setbacks, and we are proud of the way they represent themselves.

The VicSport nomination is a special recognition, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes them next.”

The Vic Sports Awards, which has 18 categories, celebrates the achievements of home-grown sporting heroes at both a grassroots and high-performance level.

The Victorian Sports Awards ceremony will be held on 14 May at the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Women’s Peninsula Futsal dominate in final

By Brendan Rees

A PENINSULA indoor soccer team

is celebrating after booting their way to a jaw-dropping victory in a Go Soccer Mums tournament grand final on 12 April.

The tournament is part of a program backed by Football Victoria that encourages people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities to get involved in soccer. There’s no pressure – just the goal of getting active together and having fun along the way.

The ladies from the Peninsula Futsal team not only won all games in their pool but also triumphed 14-0 in the final against Mt Martha.

Sunny Shaw, who led the team of seven players to victory, said it was a great thrill as it was also their first time playing in the tournament.

“We played a total of six games that day, including the grand final against Mount Martha in Knox,” she said.

“Our opposition were predominantly Melbourne teams such as Collingwood, Brunswick and Bentleigh. So for us and Mt Martha to get through to the final was an amazing achievement to represent soccer on the peninsula.”

Shaw, a mum of two, said they were always on the lookout for new players, no matter what skill level.

They play all year round with weekly sessions held at Rosebud Basketball Stadium. She said participants can meet new people and learn basic football skills in a judgementfree environment.

Shaw, 38, said their team members, who range from their 20s to 50s, all got involved playing soccer

at different stages in life, with herself starting in high school.

Shaw cited her major soccer influence and coach, Steve Williams, a prominent soccer figure, that has always supported women’s soccer and continues to be a significant role model.

“We would love to see more people join Peninsula Futsal. It’s a fun and friendly indoor sport to join, that runs all year long. All ages and abilities are welcome.”

A trial session is free, with weekly sessions costing $20 for an hour.

While there may be no coaching as such, “you just get in there and improve each time,” Shaw said.

“We’re just very cohesive as a team, playing to each other’s strengths and abilities. We would love more people to join.”

She said they are looking forward to hopefully defending their title in the final to be played in November. For more information, visit Peninsula Futsal at: www.peninsulafutsal. com.au

HENRI and Miles Levenspiel have been named finalists for the Young Team of the Year in the Victorian Sports Awards. Picture: Yanni

SAM, Cat, Rhi, and Sunny with their winning cup. Picture: Supplied

Derby highlights mental health

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THIS weekend’s reboot of the State League season following the Easter hiatus is highlighted by Saturday’s derby showdown between Mount Eliza and Mount Martha at Emil Madsen Reserve.

League clashes between these State 5 South rivals are for the Mental Health Safety Net Cup which aims to raise awareness of this important health issue.

Although Mount Martha entered State League for the 2020 season the pandemic only allowed them to complete three full seasons, one more than Mount Eliza.

They have met four times in the league for two wins each with last year’s round 4 result the biggest winning margin between them.

Mount Eliza won 4-1 with a Mujtaba Sakhi brace and goals from Austen Mcewen and Nickel Chand.

However Mount Eliza coach Gerry McDonagh has been unable to overcome a lack of depth in his squad even though the side has managed to gain seven out of a possible 12 points so far and is third in the league.

Mount Martha is three points adrift and is seventh.

“We lost a few players during the off-season and we had difficulty replacing them,” McDonagh said.

“We’re probably down to a bare 11 maybe 12 (players) then we’re looking at some boys who are 16 or 17 and we’ve given them some game time.

“We’ve been a bit up and down so far and although we’ve played some good football we haven’t done it for the full 90 minutes.

“But it’s a derby and they are always difficult to win no matter where the sides are in the league.”

McDonagh acknowledged that the clash is particularly important to his side albeit only round 5 of the league season.

“In terms of the mindset (of the group) I guess you look at the fact that we go into it with a week off and face another week off straight after due to the bye so I think it’s important to get a result to keep progressing throughout the season.”

In VPL1 news no-one has hit the panic button yet at Langwarrin despite the local side being 10 games into its league season and in a relegation battle.

Head coach Jamie Skelly struck an upbeat note in his part-season debrief despite his side lying 12th in the 14-team league just two points ahead of bottom duo FC Melbourne and Moreland City.

“While our current position on the table isn’t where we would like to be there are a number of positives to take from the opening third of the season,” Skelly said.

“We’ve played some strong football and been really competitive against some good opposition and although results haven’t reflected the efforts the group has put in the belief in the squad remains high.

“We’ve identified execution in the final third as a key component of our game that we need to improve to ensure our rise up the table.”

Skelly hasn’t ruled out bringing in reinforcements if needed.

“The transfer window doesn’t open until round 18 and we will continue to monitor the squad to determine if there is a need for reinforcements as the season progresses,” he added.

In State 1 news Mornington recently signed striker Rory Wagner from Gippsland United.

He came on as a second-half substitute in the Seagulls’ round 3 win over Mazenod and made his full debut in round 4’s loss to Beaumaris.

Wagner was Gippsland’s leading scorer last season but when Mornington travelled to Warragul for this season’s opener he played in the reserves before being an unused sub in the seniors.

That alerted the Seagulls to his availability and after watching their round 2 clash with South Springvale Wagner agreed to the switch.

“He’s a big, strong boy who is technically good and he can hold the ball up well,” senior assistant David Stirton said.

“You can be a bit more direct when you play him up front.”

In State 4 news Frankston Pines has appointed Ross Evans as director of football.

Evans arrived in Melbourne from England in 2013.

He has played, coached and refereed so he has a broad football background.

His senior coaching roles here have been with Collingwood City, Brighton and Elwood City.

Ironically it was the Evans-coached Elwood that confirmed Pines’ relegation from State 3 in the final game of last season with a 1-0 win.

Elwood was on the bottom of the table when Evans took over with eight games to go and he was able to guide the club to safety.

So why has he joined Pines given the near hopeless task the club faces to avoid ending

up in the newly created State 6 next year as the bottom two clubs in State 4 face a two-division drop under Football Victoria’s league restructuring criteria?

“The community aspect of the club was a massive pull,” Evans said.

“Given the area and the multicultural and inclusivity aspects that football should be all about I was really attracted to Pines and the challenges they face.”

A meeting with the club’s hierarchy convinced him to join.

“I met with Liz (Diaz), Tanya (Wood) and Sarah (Silberer) and you could tell they were genuine.

“They’ve put their hands up and said they need some help from somebody with experience and I’m keen on doing things in football other than just being a coach.

“Right now, for example, I’m working on getting players down there as well as developing coaches right across the club’s different programs.”

Evans also has been at the forefront of difficult conversations with some players.

It’s believed that a handful were being paid which didn’t sit easily with others but that situation has been addressed.

“There are players who want to be paid to play and I’m fine with that as there’s plenty of options for them but I want to be part of a system where the main reward are wins.

“I know it’s difficult to implement but that’s what I’m trying to do.”

As for recruits there were five newcomers at training last week.

It’s far too early to judge the impact of Evans’ arrival but given the club’s current problems with its senior men’s program if he can have a positive impact he’ll be hailed as a miracle worker.

Let’s see what coming weeks bring.

At the other end of the State 4 table league

leader Chelsea is just two points ahead of the chasing pack but plans to maintain its title tilt.

Gus Macleod’s side has its gaze firmly fixed on two new signings but refuses to name them until they agree terms.

One is a sweeper with VPL experience while the other is a striker that Chelsea hopes can take the heat off leading league scorer James Stinson who is targeted by the opposition each week.

“The sweeper looks top class to me from what I’ve seen in training so it’s just a mater of whether or not we can sign him,” Macleod said.

“The big thing we’ve seen this year is a change in culture and we don’t have an issue with attendance at training that we had last year.

“Our football is improved from last year and the new signings we’ve already made have brought not just quality but importantly experience into the squad.”

Macleod was quick to note that Chelsea has beaten the bottom four teams in the league so no-one at the club is getting carried away by its early success.

In Australia Cup news Langwarrin is the peninsula’s sole representative in the national competition following last week’s 2-1 win over Mornington under the Lawton Park lights.

Langwarrin fielded a senior starting 11 in stark contrast to its opponents who used virtually a reserves matchday squad with a handful of senior players.

A Charlie Fry error was pounced on by the visitors in the 37th minute and Halil Reki made it 1-0.

Langy had to wait until the 74th minute for Brad Blumenthal to draw the sides level and the winner from Archie Macphee came seven minutes later.

NEXT WEEKEND

Friday, 25 April, 8.30pm

Chelsea v FC Noble Hurricanes, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Springvale City v Baxter, Ross Reserve

Saturday, 26 April, 3pm

Collingwood City v Mornington, Kevin Bartlett Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Bentleigh Utd Cobras, Centenary Park

Skye Utd v St Kilda, Skye Recreation Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Mentone, Westernport Secondary College

Sandown Lions v Frankston Pines, Ross Reserve

Aspendale v Endeavour Hills Fire, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Mount Eliza v Mount Martha, Emil Madsen Reserve

Seaford Utd v Keysborough, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday, 26 April, 6pm

Rosebud v Monash University, Olympic Park

Saturday, 26 April, 6.30pm

FC Melbourne v Langwarrin, Kevin Bartlett Reserve

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