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Geelong came alive to the sound of music on Saturday night at the annual Carols by the Bay concert.

Hosted by Denis Walter with appearances from Rhonda Burchmore and other talented artists, Carols by the Bay brought a little bit of early Christmas cheer to Eastern Beach.

Mick and Bek Withers and daughters Ruby and Harper (pictured) were among the thousands of carol-goers.

The event finished with a fireworks display.

The iconic event began in 1997 and precedes the 58th Carols by Candlelight at Johnstone Park on Christmas Eve. ■ More

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Union has hospital hope The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is hopeful the closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward can be avoided.

The future of maternity ward, at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus. is still uncertain more than a week after the hospital announced the ward may be forced to close by March next year.

The hospital caught existing staff and prospective parents by surprise when it announced its maternity ward at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds campus would stop taking new bookings immediately due to staff shortages and posed a possible closing date of March 1, 2023.

ANMF (Victorian branch) secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick said midwifery members asked the

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union to work with Epworth management to resolve the situation.

“Our Epworth midwifery and nursing members and the ANMF believe there are many creative recruitment and retention options that will strengthen its workforce to keep the maternity service open,” Ms Fitzpatrick said

“There are some complexities, but we’re keen to work with Epworth to understand how its staffing issues can be resolved.

“We believe there are initiatives that will help recruit new midwives and importantly retain the precious midwives it already has and provide part-time midwives with the incentives and flexibility to be able to increase their hours.

“We won’t pre-empt those options because we want to have respectful conversations with Epworth Geelong management.

“We don’t want to see a private regional maternity service close particularly when the local birth rate is rising.”

A change.org petition created by Geelong GP, Dr Elise Davey, was launched soon after Epworth flagged the ward’s closure, and at

time of writing has garnered over 11,300 signatures.

The petition’s webpage states that “closing a thriving maternity unit would be a devastating blow to the region”, and to do so “at a time when the community need is so high will have untold effects on the public maternity service, the lives of the families already engaged with their care and indeed on the reputation of the Epworth at large”.

A Barwon Health spokesperson previously stated that in the event of Epworth’s maternity ward’s closure, both its University Hospital and St John of God Geelong had the capacity to absorb extra patients and it would welcome Epworth midwives and other staff to apply for roles in its maternity ward.

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Disease research boost A new research centre based in Geelong will help global efforts to prevent, control and treat infectious and immune-related diseases, including COVID-19, Buruli ulcer, malaria and asthma.

The Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease and Immunology Research (CIIDIR) is an initiative of the Deakin University and Barwon Health partnership. It will build on existing strengths in human infectious disease, microbiome and immunology research, linking to a national network to enhance the response to emerging and existing infectious disease threats locally and globally.

CIIDIR will be led by professor of systems epidemiology of infection Alyssa Barry and Barwon Health public health and health service partnerships directorate and professor of infectious diseases Eugene Athan.

Professor Barry said CIIDIR would improve cross-disciplinary collaboration on locally relevant and internationally important research.

“CIIDIR will harness collective capabilities to strengthen and build links with external partners as a ‘Hub of Research Excellence’ in population-based infectious disease, microbiome and immunology research,” Professor Barry said. “It will link previously disparate research areas, leveraging laboratory, population-based and clinical research strengths and provide new opportunities for transdisciplinary collaborations.”

Professor Athan said the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the enormous risk infectious diseases pose to global health and stability.

“As the pandemic took hold in 2020,

initiatives such as the Deakin-Barwon Health COVID-19 Research Taskforce highlighted the collective power of infectious diseases expertise in Geelong,” Professor Athan said.

“Several high-profile infectious diseases researchers, clinicians and public health practitioners rapidly mobilised to establish a COVID-19 Observational Cohort Study and to develop transdisciplinary research projects.

“Throughout the same period, Deakin and Barwon Health have increased capacity in microbiome and immunology research.

There is an opportunity to capitalise on the population health and laboratory capacity to strengthen these areas further and to complement nutrition and mental health research in the building.”

Volunteer elves busy preparing gifts Dozens of volunteer elves have joined forces with a Geelong charity to make Christmas a little brighter for about 500 local youths.

Elf Squad is a fully voluntary Australian Christmas charity based in Geelong and aims to provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged kids each year.

Elf Squad founder Stephanie Beitzel said more than 20,000 gifts are being prepared and will be distributed to about 500 youngsters this Christmas. The recipients range from newborns to 21 years of age.

“We wrap every single individual item,” she said. “This is our sixth year helping the community. Each kid gets a sackful of around four gifts, not just one item.”

Elf Squad’s usual wrapping centre was flooded this year, but Energy Australia stepped in and provided the group with a pop-up factory.

Ms Beitzel said the charity prefers to take a back seat after the gifts have been distributed.

“We don’t have the names of the kids as privacy is really important,” she said. “We hope the kids are none the wiser that they are receiving gifts from a charitable source.”

Members of the public are being asked to release their inner elf and donate gifts.

“We need donations to come in thick and fast now,” Ms Beitzel said.

“There are plenty of ways people can drop off new toys and vouchers are welcome.

We really need people to do a physical toy donation and also cash donations if they’d like to leave the shopping up to the elves.”

Collection centres abound throughout Greater Geelong. Community Care Chemists, Salon7 Hair & Beauty and Hayeswinckle Real Estate have five locations each.

Go to Elf Squad’s Facebook page for more information.

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Tara Franciosa, Mirabella McCoy-Debeen, Barbie McNaughton, Claudia Gray and Stephanie Beizel prepare gifts for kids in need. (Ivan Kemp) 311516_04

Gallery wins a second gold The Geelong Gallery has won gold in the cultural tourism category at the Victorian Tourism Awards (VTA) for the second year in a row.

Geelong Gallery deputy director Penny Whitehead said she and her team were “ecstatic” with the award.

“It’s a fantastic result, and after winning last year as well it was really unexpected,” Mrs Whitehead said.

“It’s a whole team effort, and the award really just legitimises the hard work of the entire team.

“That’s incredibly important, particularly after the challenging years that we’ve recently come out of.”

The gold was awarded due to the gallery’s strong and consistent growth in attendance and engagement.

Victorian Tourism Industry Council stated Geelong Gallery’s success was based on the excellence of its collection, the capacity to deliver popular and scholarly exhibitions, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a significant contribution to Geelong’s economic and cultural renewal.

The win opens up the potential for the gallery to be inducted into the VTA Hall of Fame, which is awarded to an entrant that wins the same category over three consecutive years.

“We now have this fortunate or unfortunate expectation of going up again for the third time next year,” Mrs Whitehead said.

“We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but it’s pretty exciting, so one of our focuses for next year will be putting together our third submission.”

The gold also advances the gallery to the Australian Tourism Awards, where gold winners at the state level are judged against winners from other states.

“The Australian awards will be held in March next year, so we hope we may achieve the national accolades,” Mrs Whitehead said.

“But from a broader perspective, we are still working very much on our plans for the Geelong Gallery’s proposed expansion; working with all levels of government to see that come to fruition is a major focus for our team.”

The proposed expansion would triple the gallery’s current space, which Mrs Whitehead said would allow much more of its collections to be on show.

Other Geegold winners from the region included Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine (Tourism Education and Training), Searoad Ferries (Major Tour and Transport Operators), The Woods (Self-contained Accommodation) and Adventure Park (Tourism Attractions).

Water storage near capacity furniture bydesign in the Moorabool catchment also spilled for the third year in a row,” Ms Slatter said.

Ms Slatter said the storage levels and recent wet weather should be considered in the context of longer-term modelling which predicts an increasingly hotter and drier climate in the region.

“We know that while storages are at healthy levels now, the situation can change quickly,” Ms Slatter said.

“During the 2015-2016 El Niño and the hot dry start to 2019, we saw that water storages can draw down rapidly. “ She said the long-term trend of hotter and drier conditions coupled with population growth in the region highlighted the importance of investments made during the Millennium Drought, including the Melbourne-Geelong pipeline.

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After one of the wettest springs on record, water storages in the Greater Geelong region are at close to capacity according to Barwon Water’s latest Annual Water Outlook.

The report details the security of the region’s supply systems over the next two years and Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter said storage levels were at nearly 100 per cent for the start of summer, the highest in more than 27 years.

Colac, Lorne and Apollo Bay water storages are all close to full.

Barwon Water said the likelihood of restrictions in the Geelong, Golden Plains, Bellarine and Surf Coast supply system is rated as “very rare”.

“West Barwon Reservoir, home to the region’s main catchment located in the Otways, spilled again this year, while Lal Lal Reservoir,

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Domestic violence remains high

By Justin Flynn Greater Geelong is experiencing an increase in family violence despite figures from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) showing a reduction in reported incidents statewide.

The 2021-22 Victorian Family Violence Database shows incidents of family violence decreased by 3 per cent across the state following increases throughout COVID-19, although Geelong’s Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre said statistics remain high.

Official figures from the CSA reveal the number of serious family violence incidents

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recorded by police decreased by 13 per cent throughout Greater Geelong during the last financial year, however, common assault family violence increased by 7.5 per cent.

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre chief executive Helen Bolton said the number of women and children seeking support from the Geelong West centre for family violence

remained high, with 1145 clients supported during the past financial year.

“This is significantly higher than the number of clients supported pre-pandemic, with 16 per cent more women and children seeking support for family violence case management from our organisation,” she said. “Fifty-two per cent of clients seeking family violence case management support presented at higher risk, serious risk or serious risk requiring immediate protection in the past financial year.”

Ms Bolton said not all women and children who have been impacted by family violence will report to police.

“Case management support includes identifying the level of risk, safety planning, relocation or access to crisis accommodation and high security refuge, court support and collaboration with other support services,” she said. “The pandemic has seen an increase and exacerbation of family violence across our community, and we continue to see the impacts of this increase today.

“However we have also seen an increase in the awareness of family violence in our community and the importance of having these conversations to remove the stigma and silence of family violence.”

Moves to make venues accessible for everyone Anglesea resident Elle Steele knows the importance of a well-connected community where people of all abilities can participate.

Ms Steele is a 2000 Paralympian swimmer who feels most at home in the water, whether that be the ocean or pool.

“Access to much-loved spots is essential for both community members and visitors, to ensure equality and to ensure that as we all get older, we can continue to thrive in the local community,” she said.

It’s why Surf Coast Shire Council’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Program is vital, as it means people with disability have equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to community life.

Ms Steele welcomed the changes being made locally to foster a more accessible and inclusive community.

“It’s wonderful to see access to the beaches becoming a priority, and also community

venues,” she said. “Disability can happen at any age, so we may as well make everything accessible for everyone now.”

A 2020 building accessibility audit of the top 20 most-used spaces across the shire has enabled Council to prioritise various DDA projects, including upgrades at five facilities - Anglesea Community House, Bob Pettitt Recreation Reserve in Jan Juc, Globe Theatre in Winchelsea, Lorne Community Connect and Moriac Community Hall.

Wider doors, accessible door knobs and updated braille signage have been installed, along with luminance contrast which assists people who have vision impairment to easily find access points.

At Lorne Community Connect the ambulant toilet has been upgraded, making it more accessible for people including those with a disability, carers, and people with mobility aids such as walking frames and crutches.

Projects planned for this financial year include: • a new ramp at Anglesea Community House; • accessibility improvements to the Price Street community precinct in Torquay; • seeking certification of Changing Places facilities - for people with high physical support needs - at Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre and Wurdi Baierr Stadium in North Torquay so they can feature on a national map; and • an audit of all accessible car parking on Council-managed property to understand if there is a sufficient number and appropriately positioned parking spaces.

Paralympian swimmer Elle Steele has welcomed Surf Coast Shire’s Disability Discrimination Act. (Supplied)

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Expect lengthy holiday delays Works continue on upgrades to South Geelong and Marshall train stations as part of the Victorian government’s Big Build.

Stations at South Geelong and Marshall will receive upgrades and the level crossings at Surf Coast Highway and Fyans Street will be removed as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds duplication.

Coaches will replace trains between Geelong and Warrnambool on December 10 and 11, January 14 and 15 and

February 18 to 26.

If you are driving to or from Melbourne, major works on the West Gate Bridge will close four outbound lanes between Boxing Day and Wednesday, January 4. With only one outbound lane open on the bridge, drivers are advised to detour early.

Significant delays of more than 90 minutes are expected across Melbourne including on the West Gate Freeway between the city and the West Gate Bridge, as well as the Domain

Tunnel, Monash Freeway and throughout the CBD. “It’s our biggest summer of Victoria’s Big Build with more than 19,000 jobs on the ground pushing to get vital road and rail upgrades done in the coming months,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said.

“We’re upgrading every regional passenger line and delivering major projects including the Metro Tunnel – making it quicker and

easier to get where you need to go, no matter where you live.”

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said:“Whether you’re travelling by rail or road, if you’re heading into Melbourne, or just passing through, over the next few months it’s essential you plan ahead to avoid delays”.

Commuters should allow extra time and plan their journey by checking the PTV or VicTraffic apps before they travel.

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Festival of Sport returns Kardinia Park will once again host its Festival of Sport after a two-year break when the celebration of sport returns on December 30.

The event will feature over 20 interactive sporting experiences and displays, giving festival goers the opportunity to try out disc golf, ninja skills, Japanese drumming and weightlifting as well as Aussie sporting staples such as football, cricket, netball and tennis.

The festival coincides with the Melbourne Renegades’ second of two matches the Big Bash League team will play in Geelong, with the Renegades taking on the Sydney Sixers that evening.

Renegades captain Aaron Finch was joined by fellow players Will Sutherland and Jake Fraser-McGurk at Kardinia Park this week to promote the festival and BBL matches.

Finch said he and his teammates were excited to play in Geelong this season.

“Here at Geelong, it’s a brilliant atmosphere to play in,” he said. “On the 30th it combines with the Festival Sport here at Kardinia Park as well. That’s huge for the community, having

not had that for three years; it’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere.

“The Big Bash is a phenomenal tournament and we get some of the best players in the world. Throw that in with world-class domestic players plus great, talented youngsters… It’s a tournament that everyone loves playing in.”

After disappointing results the past few years, Finch said there was an air of optimism around the team this season after the recruitment of a number of players including Andre Russell, Martin Guptill, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and, just this week, Peter Handscomb.

“I think the addition of experienced and world-class players is crucial,” Finch said.

“Taking Liam Livingstone at number one in the draft hasn’t panned out, with his test commitments and a bit of a niggle as well, but to have Andre Russell and Martin Guptill as replacements for him is unbelievable.

“Akeal Hosein, Mujeeb, they’re phenomenal T20 players. To add that into some really talented youngsters gives us a lot of confidence this year.”

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By Cr Trent Sullivan It is an exciting time for the Geelong region and as mayor it brings me great pleasure to be able to update you on some of council’s priority projects across the municipality.

Our priority projects help us manage population growth while maintaining and investing in what people love about living in this region.

On the Bellarine, construction on the first stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre began in May 2022. Work is progressing well, with the shell of the 50-metre outdoor pool recently finished and ready to be filled with water for testing.

All elements of the first stage – the year-round heated eight-lane pool, all-abilities change facilities, an entry pavilion, a kiosk, tiered covered seating, landscaping, tree plantings and car parking – are expected to be complete by mid-2023.

This facility will provide more than 3500 students from neighbouring schools with convenient aquatic facilities and cater for lap swimmers and aqua exercise users from the community.

We were able to start work on this project in the Drysdale Sporting Precinct after securing $10 million from the federal government with council contributing a further $5.5m.

Since the November state election, council has progressed planning the second stage of the project, and thanks to advocacy efforts, we have seen $20m commitments from both the state and federal governments. This means we have a total of $40 million to deliver the indoor section of this first-class facility.

Mayor Trent Sullivan opens the annual Carols by the Bay on December 3. (Ivan Kemp) 310809_02

To ensure the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre meets the needs of the community now and into the future, council recently announced the development of a community advisory panel.

The panel will provide community perspectives on the design options for the second stage of the aquatic centre, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

The panel will be comprised of up to 12 members that represent the following areas of interest within the community: • Local Schools.

• Aquatic Clubs / users.

• North Bellarine Advocacy Group (NBAG).

• Specific Users (i.e., culturally and linguistically diverse and disability groups).

• Additional expertise in aquatic design.

The advisory panel is a great opportunity to help shape the direction of this much-needed community facility and I encourage residents to consider applying.

Applications are open until 9am on Monday,

December 19 and can be made via yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/NBAC-EOI In the north, the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) construction is well underway.

This landmark community facility is anticipated to result in $111 million worth of preventative health benefits during its first ten years of operation.

The council felt so strongly about this project that we provided the majority of funding ($44.84 million) to get this off the ground, supported by funding from the Victorian and Australian governments.

The NACH is expected to be completed in the first few months of 2024, with Waterworld to remain open as long as possible to ensure users can continue to access the current facilities.

Exciting news has also been received about Kardinia Park Stadium over the past few weeks.

The stadium, and Geelong, will have the great honour of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony.

The Victorian government has also announced Kardinia Park will host the women’s T20 cricket final.

While the stadium’s reputation as the best of its kind in regional Australia grows, council is keen to ensure the wider precinct is also realising its potential.

We’re working with the support of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and all other tenants in the precinct to develop a master plan that will set the vision and direction of the park for the next 10 to 20 years.

Your feedback is important in helping us make decisions to ensure Kardinia Park remains a reserve that meets the needs of the community and visitors.

Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/ KPMP for more information and to provide your input before January 31, 2023.

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Make a plan and know what to do in a power outage this summer.

We’ve all seen the damage extreme weather can cause – whether it’s

extra resources and strike teams on call during the busy Christmas, New

rising flood waters inundating homes to strong winds bringing down

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massive trees and powerlines.

Over the past 12 months, Powercor has also upgraded the local network, It’s why electricity distributor Powercor is reminding households, business

building a new zone substation in Torquay to better meet booming demand

owners and visitors to Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula

and installing new bushfire safety devices.

to know what to do if extreme weather affects power supplies this summer.

“Our safety devices are operated on more sensitive settings during summer “While extreme events can happen at any time of the year, it’s more likely

and on Total Fire Ban Days to minimise fire starts and keep communities

in summer when storms, lightning, high winds and heat can lead to power

safer,” Adam said.

outages,” Powercor’s Head of Customer Experience, Adam Nason, said.

“Outages on these days may take longer to restore, as our crews are “Power outages affect everyone differently. Cars being trapped in garages

required to patrol the lines after each fault.”

with an electric door is a common one we hear. Phones running out to charge and frustrations with trying to keep the kids entertained without a mobile device is another. Either way we know it can be incredibly inconvenient.

Simple steps customers can take to prepare for power outages include:

“We encourage everyone to make preparing for power outages part of any emergency plan.”

Powercor works year-round inspecting and maintaining the electricity network to keep it reliable. This includes inspecting more than 171,000 power poles and using a combination of helicopter and ground-based LiDAR inspections to monitor vegetation.

So far this year, the average duration of power outages affecting Powercor customers has been 82 minutes which is lower than the average for 2021

Look after your health – particularly if you rely on life support equipment and need a back-up plan Stay connected – by having mobile phones and laptop computers charged to stay connected with family and friends Have back-up energy ready – like batteries, lamps and barbeques and have your eskies ready

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Santa Claus is a comin’ Christmas in Geelong is aiming to keep kids entertained and in a festive mood this December.

City of Greater Geelong has expanded the number of activities for children to make Christmas in Geelong extra special this year, with most of them being free.

Children can explore a range of craft activities using recycled materials at Santa’s Craft Workshop in Little Malop Street on select days until December 22. Children can create Santa searcher binoculars, snowman plate faces, yarn wrapped reindeer heads and more.

Families are invited to the Christmas Nights at The Carousel, where children can enjoy a ride on the Carousel, ice cream, face painting, entertainment and craft sessions from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on December 10 and 17.

Post a letter to Santa Claus in the special mailboxes at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome), Waurn Ponds Library, Leopold Library and Corio Library, The Carousel and Wurriki Nyal (the City’s new civic precinct at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong).

There are 26 locations across the region to choose from when taking the ultimate festive snap as part of the Giant Selfie Trail. Kids can jump into a snow globe, feed Rudolph, become an angel and swim with Santa.

Take the kids to Johnstone Park and Little Malop Central to wander the 30 Christmas trees individually decorated by local primary schools.

Check out the early evening sound and light shows at the iconic floating Christmas tree every Saturday from 5.30pm until Christmas Eve. The traditional shows are from 8.30pm every night.

Adventure Park in Wallington is holding a Christmas Festival of Lights – Victoria’s largest Christmas lights festival – with three million lights, new rides, live performances and over a

Winnie, 6, and Cr Peter Murrihy are looking forward to Christmas in Geelong.

thousand dazzling light installations.

Councillor Peter Murrihy said the city was offering a range of virtual activities this year.

“We have online shows and tutorials to keep the kids busy if a day at home is in order, such as the Mik Maks Christmas Show, Nature Play tutorials and Granny Lee Music and

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Storytelling,” he said.

“There are festive activities and events for all ages in the Christmas in Geelong program, such as Santa Pet Photos, Christmas Masterclasses and Christmas Day Morning Yoga.”

Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas to explore the full Christmas in Geelong program.

Call for better care continuity The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling on the state government to increase support for patients transitioning from hospital care to general practice after new data shows improved continuity of care prevents further hospitalisation.

The new study analysed data from NSW Health’s Lumos program, which includes data from 23 percent of NSW practices and over half of NSW residents.

One of the key findings of the study was that patients who are promptly followed up by their GP after hospital admission are significantly less likely to require further hospitalisation.

RACGP Geelong spokesperson Dr Bernard Shiu said that increased government funding for such preventative measures would save the healthcare system money in the long run.

Dr Shiu said the RACGP had been calling on governments to increase support for patients’ continuity of care.

“The college has been advocating the government to provide funding to enable GPs to see patients within the first seven days of their unplanned hospital admission,” he said.

“And once again, this study proves the value of that is not just looking at the patient, but preventing them from ending up in hospital again and continuing to care for them in the community.

“That will enable them to integrate back into the workplace, back to the family, and to have a much healthier journey from then on.”

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Have your say South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication Chat to the team about major upgrades occurring as part of the South Geelong to Waurn Pond Duplication.

The project will deliver more frequent and reliable services and better stations for Victoria’s busiest regional rail line.

We are upgrading South Geelong and Marshall stations and removing the level crossings at Fyans Street and Surf Coast Highway.

Come and talk to a range of project specialists who can provide information on design and construction of the project and answer any questions.

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Information sessions will be held in the temporary car parks at South Geelong and Marshall stations at the following times: Tuesday 13 December 2022 4.30pm to 6.30pm South Geelong Station

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CITYNEWS GEELONG AWARDS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY WINNERS We congratulate three inspiring members of our community, recognised for their achievements through the 2022 Geelong Awards for People with Disability, presented by the City in partnership with genU and supported by the Barwon Disability Resource Council.

Achievement Award: Ashley McDowell A role model to others, Ashley has progressed from a supported position to a job as a delivery driver in open employment.

Volunteering Award: Mackenzie Sinclair A volunteer with the Starlight Children's Foundation and Bravery Buddies, Mackenzie

has also assisted in organising an event to honour a friend who recently passed away from cancer.

Leadership and Advocacy Award: Priscila Pettiford

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MEETINGS

Stay safe on bikes this summer

Notice of Meeting

Summer is a fantastic time for cycling, but please consider safety before hopping on your bike.

Cycling safety tips include:

The next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 December at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong at 6.00pm (doors open 5.45pm).

› Obey the road rules

Reports for consideration include:

› Ride predictably

› Youth Council Final Report 2022

› Wear a helmet

› Dog Control Orders for Land Managed by Barwon Coast Committee of Management Inc

› Cover up

An advocate with lived experience of disability, Priscila takes any opportunity professionally and personally to promote equality, inclusion and diversity within Greater Geelong.

The winners were announced at our International Day of People with Disability event held on Saturday 2 December.

› Maintain your bike

› Avalon Corridor Strategy

› Stay hydrated.

Scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ activetravel to view our active travel maps.

HAVE YOUR SAY Help shape Geelong's Shared Trails Shared trails are an amazing opportunity to connect communities and grow tourism across Greater Geelong. They provide for a diverse range of users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and dog walkers to engage in active travel for a range of recreation, tourism and commuting purposes.

The City is seeking feedback from the community to inform the future planning of active shared trail projects, including the Barwon River Loop Trail and the Bay Trail Revitalisation.

To provide feedback on shared trails, scan the QR code or visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au

Share your views on Kardinia Park Photo L to R: Clare Amies (genU), Mackenzie Sinclair (Volunteering Award winner), Priscila Pettiford (Leadership and Advocacy Award winner), Ashley McDowell (Achievement Award winner), Deputy Mayor Cr Anthony Aitken, Emma Wheatland (Coordinator Community Inclusion).

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Share your views and help us create a new Master Plan for Kardinia Park, cementing the park’s status as the Geelong’s premier sporting and recreation destination.

The City is developing the Master Plan with the support of the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and all other park tenants in the Precinct.

WILDLIFE Know what to do should you find wildlife in residential areas or wildlife in need of help.

Scan the QR code to learn what to do.

Once the Draft Master Plan has been developed, user groups and key stakeholders as well as the wider community, will once again be invited to provide feedback before the final Master Plan is considered by Council.

Scan the QR code or for more information visit yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/KPMP

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Help shape design options for new pool We are forming a new Community Advisory Panel to help identify design options for the second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale.

Greater Geelong residents are invited to apply for a position on the volunteer advisory panel.

FLOATING CHRISTMAS TREE SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW – NIGHTLY 8.30PM TO MIDNIGHT

SANTA PET PHOTOS - SATURDAY 10 DEC 2PM TO 4PM AT COBBIN FARM, GROVEDALE

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW, SATURDAYS IN DEC FROM 5.30PM

This is an opportunity for people to represent community views and help guide the delivery of this long-awaited facility.

Get your application in before 9am on Monday 19 December 2022.

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GIANT SELFIE TRAIL – CAPTURE PRECIOUS CHRISTMAS PROJECTIONS NIGHTLY FROM MEMORIES AT ONE OR ALL OF THE 26 LOCATIONS 8.30PM TO MIDNIGHT UNTIL 8 JANUARY

RIDE THE WAVES WITH SANTA'S ELVES, 11 AND 18 DEC AT OCEAN GROVE BEACH

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WIN AN EXCLUSIVE VISIT FROM SANTA TO YOUR HOME. COMPETITION CLOSES WED 14 DEC!

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CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS 11, 17,18 DEC BY A NATURAL BUNCH

For more information about our exciting Christmas in Geelong program, scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas We make every effort to ensure City News is accurate at the time of publishing, but information may be subject to change.

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Have your say and help us make decisions that reflect the best interests of our diverse community.

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› Community Safety Framework 2022-26 For full details of the agenda and to watch the Council meeting livestream please scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia. com.au/meetings Questions and submissions should be provided in writing by 12pm, Monday 12 December via the web page above.

Geelong Major Events meeting The next Geelong Major Events meeting will be held in person at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong on Monday 19 December at 5.30pm.

When confidential items are being considered, the meeting will be closed to the public. Meeting records will be available at geelongaustralia.com.au Questions from the public to be considered by the Committee must be provided in writing by 5pm, Thursday 15 December.

Email questions to gme@geelongcity.vic. gov.au including your name, address and contact phone number.

TRAFFIC CHANGES If you are travelling in the area listed below within these times and date, please scan the QR codes for detailed information regarding changed traffic conditions.

A Day on the Green – The Killers › Saturday 10 December › 4.00pm – 10.30pm › Reservoir Road will be closed between Anglesea Road and Cape Otway Road › Cape Otway Road and Drayton Road will be closed between the Princes Highway and Reservoir Road.

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Stroke Award nominations open Nominations are now open for the 2023 Stroke Foundation Stroke Awards, an annual event that recognises individuals who work toward a better future for people impacted by stroke.

Geelong North’s Caleb Rixon, who won the Improving Life After Stroke Award in May this year, said the awards shone an important light on the work of people who were making a difference.

“I think it’s important for people to realise the impact they’re having in their community and improving others’ lives,” Mr Rixon said.

“It can have incredible benefit that goes beyond the ego, especially when they’ve got

lived experience of surviving stroke. It’s much more, and healing is part of that.

“It’s paramount to acknowledge that work; not only to pay it forward, but to pay honest recognition for the efforts of stroke survivors themselves.”

Mr Rixon was an up-and-coming theatre performer when, in 2015, he suffered a serious stroke.

At just 24 years of age, he awoke to find he had lost the ability to walk, talk, swallow, see or breathe without assistance.

As part of his recovery process, Mr Rixon founded GenYus Network, Australia’s first

peer-led organisation dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering young members of the stroke survivor community. The GenYus Network now has more than 1,500 people involved, including survivors, supporters, health professionals and researchers.

“GenYus started, really, as fulfilling my own unmet need for social connection with like-minded peers,” he said.

“So it’s got this very organic pathway, and recognition through awards was certainly not part of that pathway.

“So to be recognised for that and realising that need is shared by other stroke survivors is

incredibly humbling.”

Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers and a leading cause of disability, with more than 445,000 people with stroke living in our community. Stroke Foundation chief executive Sharon McGowan said the Stroke Awards are open to survivors of stroke, carers, volunteers, fundraisers, health professionals and researchers.

“Nominations can be made at strokefoundation.org.au and close February 17. Winners will be announced at the Stroke Foundation’s Stroke Awards ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday, May 4.

Helping out is kids play When Kardinia International College year 9 student Georgia began volunteering at Ocean Grove Toy Library (OGTL) as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Award, she had no idea what impact the experience would have on her.

Georgia enjoyed volunteering so much she ended up changing her program to continue at the toy library until the end of the year.

“I have learnt lots of social skills while volunteering at the toy library,” Georgia said.

“It has taught me to communicate with people in a friendly environment and I will take this new skill with me to my future jobs.”

Georgia’s mum Wendy said her daughter had grown in many ways since beginning her voluntary service.

“Georgia has gained many skills, however the most noticeable is her confidence in speaking to people, particularly adults, since commencing at the toy library,” Wendy said.

“Georgia has also, through volunteering,

gained an appreciation of the value of giving back to the community.”

Community-based organisations like OGTL have struggled through the pandemic, with many only managing to keep their doors open thanks to the support of their volunteers.

OGTL co-ordinator Lin Grant said Georgia’s efforts were hugely appreciated by the organisation and had made a big impact on its ability to deliver its services.

“Georgia has been with us almost every Saturday since April, and what an asset to the committee and library she’s become,” she said.

The toy library is reaching out to schools to offer another student volunteer place for next year.

“The toy library volunteers have been so welcoming and kind to Georgia,” Wendy said.

The OGTL volunteer committee is also seeking new members. Detials: coordinator@ oceangrovetoylibrary.org.au.

Georgia has gained plenty of confidence volunteering at Ocean Grove Toy Library.

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Black Eagles swoop on air show The Australian International Airshow (AVALON) 2023 has made its first major aircraft announcement, with the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Black Eagles Aerobatic Team confirmed to perform at next year’s event.

The eight-aircraft Black Eagles, one of the world’s premier military jet display teams, will bring their modified Korea Aerospace Industries KAI T-50B Golden Eagle jet aircraft to Australia for the first time.

AMDA Foundation chief exective Justin

Giddings said the Black Eagles were an exciting addition to the program, and the first of many to come in the following weeks.

“The AVALON 2023 team is honoured and excited that the first Black Eagles display ever seen in Australia will be at our event,” Mr Giddings said. “This team is well known internationally for its professional display performance and distinctive aircraft that have not been seen in Australia before.

“The Black Eagles will add a new level of interest and spectacle for aviation enthusiasts.”

The Black Eagles, who have recently won awards at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 in Engand, continue an air display tradition that began in 1953 with a four-aircraft display team flying F-51 Mustang aircraft.

The team flies distinctive black, white and yellow aircraft, modified versions of the KIA T-50 supersonic light trainer and attack aircraft in service with the ROKAF. Mr Giddings said the Black Eagles team and their aircraft, with their highly visible display livery, onboard camera systems and

display smoke generating equipment, were a great example of AVALON 2023 organisers’ intentions for the airshow.

“Airshow 2023 is all about presenting new and exciting displays and aircraft across the spectrum of aviation, from Australia and around the world,” Mr Giddings said.

“There will be more announcements in the coming weeks about new aircraft, displays and teams, some of which will be performing in Australia for the first time.”

Marathon charity run Geelong fitness fanatic and father Nathaniel Blyth has kicked off his mission to run 21 kilometres a day for 21 days to raise money for Geelong Mums.

Nathaniel, who intends to raise $21,000 for the charity, ran his first half-marathon on December 1 and said while he was off to a good start, the heat on Sunday had been a challenge.

“Every day except Sunday has been awesome, but it was a nightmare to be honest,” he said.

“Normally I start at 4.30am, but I didn’t get to run Sunday morning so it was delayed till one o’clock. I then ran from Mount Duneed to Barwon Heads in 34 degrees, and it was hot.

I’ve never had such a dry mouth in my life.

“If I was ever going to fail it was going to be Sunday, but now I’m really confident I’ll get through it.”

Nathaniel has had the idea for the fundraiser for the past three months, having donated items to Geelong Mums for a year now, and he said the charity was close to his heart as he has a five-year-old daughter.

“I just can’t believe how many babies and children don’t have the essentials they need,” he said. “When I think about my own daughter and what my family is able to provide her with, it really hits home that others don’t have the same. I’ve never done anything like this before but I’m committed to raising these funds. I love Geelong and I’ve lived here my whole life. It’s an amazing town, and if we all come together for this great cause we can definitely raise $21,000.

“I’m really grateful for all the support I’m getting, and I’ll just keep putting the kays out so we can get that money to the kids and families that really need it.

Geelong Mums head of operations and impact Julia Roache said people like Nathaniel were crucial to the charity.

“We feel so lucky that Nathaniel has chosen to support us, especially at Christmas which is one of our busiest times of the year,” she said.

“His fundraising efforts will help us continue providing essential items for over 6000 babies and children in the Geelong region each year.”

Nathaniel Blyth is running to raise $21,000 for charity Geelong Mums.

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Art exhibition helps with healing A exhibition showcasing the artistic talents of victim-survivors of family violence and sexual assault has been lauched at Geelong library.

The exhibition was launched by The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre) in partnership with the Barwon Area Integrated Family Violence Committee and member support service organisations as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

The United Nations 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign held globally to address gender

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inequalities and eliminate violence against women and girls around the world.

The SAFV Centre chief executive Helen Bolton said the exhibition provides an opportunity for victim-survivors to highlight

what respect means to them.

“Regaining power and control of their lives is an important part of the healing journey for victim-survivors and we are pleased to provide this art exhibition as one form of advocacy for those impacted by violence in our community,” she said.

Barwon Area Integrated Family Violence Committee acting chairperson Lisa Robinson said the exhibition was also an opportunity for visitors to eflect how they show and foster respect. “A respectful community is a safe, creative and prosperous society,” she said.

“Respect supports the prevention of violence against women and girls and creates a gender equitable culture within the community.

Prevention of gender-based violence is possible and it starts with everyone.

“We acknowledge the strength, trauma and resilience of all victim-survivors of sexual and family violence and we recognise that the response and prevention of sexual and family violence must be informed by the voices and lived experience of victim-survivors.”

The exhibition is at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre until Friday, February 3.

Mass planting at gully More than 52,000 trees, grasses, and shrubs will be planted in Wandana Gully as it reaches the final stages of a project to improve the drainage reserve in Highton.

The City of Greater Geelong has invested $1.5 million in the project to turn Wandana Gully into an open space.

Crews are planting 86 trees such as eucalypts and acacia, 80 shrubs such as bottlebrushes, and more than 52,000 ground covers including tussock grass, inland pigface, saltbush, and broadleaf hopbush.

Crews have already removed debris from the site, conducted herbicide and weed control, installed rabbit proof fencing, and jute matting, topsoil, and tree guarding.

Kardinia Ward councillor Ron Nelson said the city was increasing trees and greenery for the Highton community.

“Planting shrubs and trees will support biodiversity and help protect the Barwon River from the impacts of urban stormwater

run-off,” he said.

Wandana Gully functions as a drainage reserve between Valencay Avenue, Nedlands Avenue, Stoneleigh Crescent and Cholet Court in Highton.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said the project will help protect and enhance the environment and biodiversity while also creating a site that is easier and safer to manage and access.

“We want to create a connection between the top and bottom sections of the gully, linking walking trails, and creating a vibrant open space with additional tree and shrub plantings,” he said. “The gully spans more than nine hectares so we want to make sure it’s an open space that everyone can enjoy.”

Councillor Ron Nelson (centre), with Luke Fawcett, leading hand Vinnie Morris, Megan Williams and Josh Schuurman from Habitat Creations and Entracon working in Wandana Gully. (Pam Hutchinson)

Victoria, you know fire.

Our regions have been hit hard with extreme wet weather over the past few months.

But Victorians know how quickly the conditions can change. Increased rainfall causes vegetation to grow, so there’s more fuel on the ground. It’s important Victorians plan and prepare this fire season.

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The Eagle Twilight Christmas The Eagle Twilight Christmas, held from 5pm until 9pm on Tuesday, 20th December, is the premier event of the Eagle Christmas Festival.

While the Festival itself runs from December 1st until December 24th, the Eagle Twilight Christmas is a once off community Christmas event held onsite at the Eagle to raise money for Mums Supporting Families in Need (MSFIN).

MSFIN is a grass roots, local charity working to support local families doing it tough. Working with over 80 welfare agencies to provide material aid support for families in crisis, the charity aims to ensure no family is living without their basic daily needs being met, and that no

child goes without essentials.

For a community minded business like the Eagle, it was the perfect charity to support.

“The Eagle is a business run by locals with deep roots in our community” explains Sarah Cottrill, Eagle Marketing Manager, “and it’s wonderful to be able to open up our world class facilities for the community, in support of the community. Supporting MFSIN is something that we are very proud to be able to do.”

The Eagle Twilight Christmas will be held on 20th December from 5pm until 9pm. “We chose the 20th December because it’s the date when all the locals schools

break up for the holidays!” Sarah enthuses. “We thought – what better way to finish up the school term than with a family friendly Christmassy celebration!”

The Eagle will be offering heavily discounted $50 Family Tickets during the Twilight Christmas event, enabling more local families to ride, and with all profits being donated to MSFIN. Gondola rides will be available until 9pm, including the new green and red ‘Christmas’ gondolas!

A sausage sizzle will complement the Eagle café’s delicious menu: festive sweets and treats to get even the grouchiest grinch into the spirit of the season! Kids activities

will run throughout the evening, along with free face painting and roving entertainment. A Christmas concert will be held under the gondolas, with local performers eager to get together to support this fantastic event.

Even Santa himself is coming to visit during the evening! He knows there’s always something on at the Arthurs Seat Eagle this Christmas!

Th e Eagle is open every day until Christmas. It will be closed on Christmas Day, before reopening for a jam-packed Summer Festival from December 26th until January 26th.

For more details visit aseagle.com.au. To donate to MSFIN visit msfin.org.au

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A delightful duckling discovery I’ve seen newly hatched Pacific black ducklings in an ephemeral pond in the new housing estate on Banks Road, as well as royal and yellow-billed spoonbills feeding in the water, well hidden by the long grass.

Tom Fletcher, who lives in Ocean Grove, informed me that he had a pair of common bronzewings nesting in his front garden, so I called around to check out the nest, which turned out to be a flimsy pile of thin sticks placed in a bough of a large gum tree, only about a metre or so from the ground.

The male bird of the pair was sitting on the eggs when I photographed them, and the female was wandering on the ground feeding herself.

The male common bronzewing has a pale-yellow forehead and pink plumage on the breast, and both sexes have a white line below and around the eye and beautiful patches of green, blue, and red plumage on the wing.

Unfortunately, Tom informed me a few days later that the nest had failed, maybe due to fox or cat activity. Tom had surmised that the nest was not in a great location and was too close to the ground, so he was not surprised when the nest was predated.

I had a close encounter with a swamp harrier a few days ago, which was exciting as they are a bird that is very hard to get close to.

I was sitting in my car at Point Henry, near the Winchester factory, as I’d seen a wedge-tailed eagle flying in the distance.

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Main: John’s red-browed finches at Leopold. Left: Kevin’s ruddy turnstones at St Leonards.

Right: Andrew’s little pied cormorant at Blue Waters Lake. (Pictures: Supplied)

A swamp harrier came into view flying over a boundary fence, moving directly towards the car. Usually, swamp harriers will see the car in the distance and take a U-turn, but this bird was very focused at looking at the ground for prey, so it just kept soaring towards me. It only noticed me when it was about five metres from the car, and it gave me eye contact before

turning sharply to the left.

This bird was very pale brown, and swamp harriers become paler in plumage with age.

I received an email from Andrew, who sent some images of a couple of dusky moorhen chicks and a little pied cormorant at Blue Waters Lake.

Andrew also informed me that he saw a

magnificent, white-bellied sea eagle flying over Shell Road near Clows Rd, heading in the direction of Lake Victoria, while he was out cycling. Andrew has also been cycling near the Breamlea Wetlands and has seen a brolga on two separate occasions.

I received an email from John in Leopold.

Recently John dug a trench to expose his neighbour’s peppercorn tree roots, and he was astonished to find that a spotted pardalote had burrowed the soil to make a nest in the ground.

The nesting burrow was located under the roots of a privet hedge.

After John had dug the trench and exposed the nest, the spotted pardalotes waited patiently for a safe time to enter the nest and incredibly allowed John to come within a metre of them to take a photo using his phone camera.

The birds did not abandon the nest despite the disturbance. John has lived on the Bellarine Peninsula for a long period of time, and he told me that in the late 1950s he observed nesting pardalotes in the limestone cliffs on private property along Wallington Road.

John also had a flock of around 10 red-browed finches visit his property. These birds would be loving the rain and the quick growing grass, as they feed on grass seeds. They are easily recognised by the bright and striking red eyebrow, rump, and beak, on an otherwise olive-green plumage.

I received an email from Kevin, who ventured to St Leonards to check out the migratory shorebird known as a ruddy turnstone. These birds can be seen on the beach in St Leonards, camouflaging in the sand and seaweed.

Kevin used to see more of these birds in this location in previous years. Kevin said that he didn’t see much more of note in the area except for a couple of crested terns and some silver gulls, and Edwards Point didn’t yield much more, possibly partly due to an onshore wind.

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The Guide CHRISTMAS WITH AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY 10, Friday, 7.30pm

If you’re not one of those eager folk who puts their up tree in November and has all their presents bought, delivered and wrapped by December 1, there’s good news ahead – incoming host of The Project Sarah Harris (pictured), along with Santa’s team at the Australian Women’s Weekly are here with some famous friends and a selection of handy tips for getting through the silly season unscathed. While Jessica Rowe gets creative with crafty Christmas decorations and eye-catching wrapping ideas, chefs Lyndey Milan and Warren Mendes share their most delicious recipes for your festive functions.

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Delta Goodrem has reason to celebrate this Christmas – next year will mark the 20th anniversary of her record-breaking debut album Innocent Eyes; she’s loved up with her long-time boyfriend Matthew Copley; and she’s set to perform at a special event in the Maldives in May. But before she turns her focus to 2023, the Born to Try singer gets into the festive spirit with this cheerful special. Among the stars joining Goodrem to sing some Christmas classics are Hanson, Thelma Plum, The Lumineers, Conrad Sewell, Sam Fischer and Gwen Stefani. Goodrem also pays a heartfelt tribute to her mentor and friend, the late, great Olivia Newton-John.

MINISERIES: CROSSFIRE 10, Tuesday, 8.30pm

Prepare to be emotionally pummelled by this gripping three-part British drama.

Airing over three consecutive nights, you might find the gutwrenching scenario interrupting any idyllic dreams of a carefree holiday. Starring Keeley Hawes (pictured, The Bodyguard), who also co-produced, it’s not based on a true story, but has the ingredients of being ripped from multiple headlines. In tonight’s premiere, ex-cop Jo’s (Hawes) sun, pool and cocktail-filled family and friends holiday is devastated when gunmen attack the luxurious Spanish hotel they are staying at. Suddenly, the mother-of-three transforms into a rifle-toting heroine in a transfixing, gripping turn.

FROM THE HEART OF OUR NATION: A CELEBRATION SBS and NITV, Monday, 7.30pm

It has been 10 years since NITV burst onto free-to-air TV with content exclusively from and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The decade of celebrating Blak drama, food, entertainment, news and documentaries has flown and SBS is marking the milestone with this musical extravaganza. Get set to bop and hum along on the couch on an otherwise humdrum Monday evening. The special live broadcast from the Northern Territory’s Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will feature Casey Donovan (pictured), Christine Anu and Troy and Jem Cassar Daley, among others, with Luke Carroll (Play School) and Narelda Jacobs (Studio 10) on hosting duties.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Pool. (PG, R) 11.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Belgravia.

(PG, R) 1.45 Doc Martin. (PGa, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 Specially For Me. (R) 9.20 Peer To Peer. 9.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 10.50 Employable Me (UK) (Mals) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Gold Coast Medical. (R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session.

5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Long Story Short. (2021, Ml) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGls) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food. (R) 1.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney protects fruit trees.

8.30 Vera. (Mdv, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the case of a teenage boy found dead in a boatyard.

10.00 Troppo. (Malv, R) The investigation heads down a dark path.

11.00 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

11.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) UK-based panel show.

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Engineering Reborn: Maritime Museum, Coal Drops Yard, Peace Bunker. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station: Woman Faints Into Train. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson.

9.30 Autun: Rome’s Forgotten Sister. Takes a look at Autun in France.

10.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

(Mls, R) 11.20 Hold Up. 11.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 1.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner. 4.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 49 Winner v Match 50 Winner.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session.

10.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005, Mls, R) A “date doctor” falls for a sassy journalist. Will Smith.

1.00 Home Shopping.

[MEL] Black-ish. (PGl, R) 1.30 [MEL] Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Keeping It Real.

(PG) Follows zoo keeper Paul.

8.30 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) Santa Claus’s cranky older brother comes to stay with him at the North Pole. Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks.

10.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays.

(2008, Ms, R) A couple spend the festive season with relatives. Reese Witherspoon.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. Hosted

by Sarah Harris.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Graham Norton chats with George Takai, Jamie Oliver and Claudia Winkleman.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) 11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.20 Hey Duggee. 5.30 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 5.35 Do, Re & Mi. 5.50 Peppa Pig. 5.55 Reef School. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Odd Squad. 7.10 Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Two Hands.

(1999, MA15+) 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Back.

11.10 Archer. 11.55 QI. 12.25am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close.

5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Pablo. 5.35 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.45 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. 12.50 The Source. 1.40 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. 2020 NHK Trophy. Replay. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy!

6.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Language Of Love. 10.15 Fuzoku: The World Of Sex Entertainment In Japan. 11.20 VICE News Tonight.

12.15am The Source. 1.10 MOVIE: At Eternity’s Gate. (2018, M) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping.

6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today.

Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 Our Town. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards.

11.30 Border Security: International. 12.30am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Room For Improvement. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Grantchester.

3.00 Explore. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Watch Your Stern. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Fawlty Towers. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974, PG) 11.15 New Amsterdam. 12.10am House. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam.

7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle.

11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker.

5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Sissi:

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

Extreme Africa. 10.50 Treaty. 11.00 Going Places.

Noon MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River II. (1988, PG) 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Magic Canoe. 3.55 Wolf Joe. 4.05 Raven’s Quest. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 Just Another Day In Indulkana. 6.40 Extreme Africa. 7.30 Barrumbi Kids. 8.00 MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. (1993, PG) 9.40 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 10.50 Late Programs.

The Fateful Years. Continued. (1957, PG, German) 7.10 Dean Spanley. (2008) 9.00 Howard Lovecraft.

(2016, PG) 10.35 Breaking Surface. (2020, M, Norwegian) 12.05pm Bellbird. (2019, M) 1.55 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 4.00 Tenderness.

(2013, PG, French) 5.30 Creation. (2009) 7.30 The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012) 9.50 The Impossible. (2012, M) 11.55 Dead Ringers. (1988, M) 2.10am Train To Busan. (2016, MA15+, Korean) 4.15 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi)

10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

VALO 500 Adelaide. Day 1. Highlights. 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 13. VALO 500 Adelaide. Day 2. Highlights. Noon Pawn Stars.

1.00 Hellfire Heroes. 2.00 Scrap Kings. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 No Man’s Land. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Carnage. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: The Cold Light Of Day. (2012, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. Noon The Carrie Diaries.

2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.45 MOVIE: Kung Fu Panda 3. (2016, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Mortal Engines. (2018, M) Midnight The Emily Atack Show. 12.40 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 1.35 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery.

12.25am Home Shopping. 1.55 iFish. 2.10 The FBI Declassified. 3.05 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

4.00 MacGyver.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Saturday, December 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.30 Stuff The British Stole. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 A League Of Her Own. (PG, R) 5.25 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final.

Match 49 Winner v Match 50 Winner. Replay.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 53 Winner v Match 54 Winner.

Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 1.00 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3.

Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.

(PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.00 Cross Court. 1.30 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze.

(PG, R) 2.30 My Way. (PG, R) 3.00 Christmas With Emma Dean: Eatwell Presents. 4.00 Garden Gurus. 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Reel Action. (R) 6.30 Leading The Way. 7.00 Tough Tested. (PG, R) 8.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG, R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Planet Shapers. (R) 12.30 Well Traveller. (PGa, R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 5.00 News.

6.25 The ABC Of: Wil Anderson.

(PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) Martin and Louisa head to London so that Martin can present his research paper.

8.20 Shetland. (Malv) After the shocking events of the previous night, Perez must piece together what happened before a rampaging and vengeful Creggan finds his target.

9.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll’s house collection.

10.50 MOVIE: Judy. (2019, Ml, R) Judy Garland heads to London.

Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley.

12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime: Himalaya Pt 2. (PGal, R) Michael Palin revisits his travel series.

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

9.25 Thatcher & Reagan.

(PGav, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.25 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R) 11.25 How Football Saved My Life: Abraham. (R) 11.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 1.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner.

4.30 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 51 Winner v Match 52 Winner.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 MOVIE: There’s Something About Mary. (1998, MA15+ls, R) A man looks for his high-school crush. Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller.

1.00 Home Shopping.

[MEL] Black-ish. (PG, R) 1.30 [MEL] Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] It’s Academic. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Get Clever. (R) 5.00 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Christmas With Delta. A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem, as well as a tribute to Olivia Newton-John.

9.00 MOVIE: Love Actually.

(2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about love and romance in Britain in the weeks before Christmas.

Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley.

11.45 MOVIE: The Love Guru.

(2008, Mdls, R) A man tries to break into the self-help business. Mike Myers.

1.20 Cross Court. (R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGd, R) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

6.30 Hungry. Presented by George Calombaris and Sarah Todd.

7.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. Jamie Oliver cooks up his smoked salmon pasta.

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Frank and Mayor Chase butt heads.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) Catherine’s frustration intensifies when a lead suspect in Grace’s disappearance is found murdered.

9.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) After an unknown shooter causes chaos at an annual Thanksgiving 5K run, the NCIS team searches for the culprit.

10.30 My Life Is Murder. (Mas, R) 11.30 FBI. (PGv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.00 Staged. 10.25 Would I Lie To You? 10.55 Doctor Who. 11.45 Friday Night Dinner. 12.10am Universe With Brian Cox. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close.

5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Pablo. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Dave Gorman: Terms & Conditions Apply. 12.55 Wellington Paranormal. 1.25 American Song Contest. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust. 5.35 Vs Arashi. 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.30 Impossible Engineering.

(Return) 8.30 Stuck In The Suez. 9.25 The Other James Bond Fellow. 10.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph.

10.30 Weekender. 11.00 Australia’s Big Backyards.

Noon Horse Racing. The Ingham Day, Gateway Raceday and Ladbrokes Park Race Day. 6.00 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Gideon’s Way. 11.10 Explore.

11.15 MOVIE: Twice Round The Daffodils. (1962, PG) 1.10pm MOVIE: Please Turn Over. (1959, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: My Brother Jonathan. (1948) 5.15 MOVIE: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens.

8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 The Challenge Australia.

3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials.

1.45 Mom. 2.15 NBL Slam. 2.45 Broke. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. (1993, PG) 12.10pm Extreme Africa. 1.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: The Sunset Concert. 3.00 Going Places. 4.00 The Case Of The Three Sided Dream.

5.30 Power To The People. 6.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.50 News. 7.00 On Country Kitchen.

7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 MOVIE: Arizona Dream. (1992, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Creation. (2009) 8.30 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 10.00 White Squall.

(1996, M) 12.20pm Freshman Year. (2020) 2.15 Dean Spanley. (2008) 4.10 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 6.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.30 Train To Busan Presents: The Peninsula.

(2020, Korean) 10.40 End Of The Century. (2019, Catalan) 12.15am Late Programs.

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered.

2.00 Motor Racing. AMRS. H’lights. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Carnage.

5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Ultimate Rides. 8.30 Counting Cars. 9.30 Full Custom Garage. 10.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 11.30 Late Programs.

1.40pm The Coolangatta Gold 2022. 2.40 Inside Phuket Airport. 4.40 About A Boy. 5.10 MOVIE: The Boss Baby. (2017) 7.00 MOVIE: Shrek 2. (2004, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, M) 11.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.30am Manifest. 2.20 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 2.30 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures.

3.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Scorpion. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 7. Sydney FC v Melbourne City. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Sunday, December 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass.

(PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (R) 1.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.00 Wil Anderson: Wilogical.

(Mls, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (Final, PG, R) 4.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Monring Programs. 8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final.

Match 51 Winner v Match 52 Winner. Replay.

2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 55 Winner v Match 56 Winner.

Replay. 5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Border Security: Int. (PGad, R) 1.30 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test.

Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Fishing Australia.

10.30 Surf Boats. 11.30 Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 Aqua Rugby. 2.00 Driving Test. (PG, R) 2.30 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 3.30 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Living Room. (PGan, R) 1.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly.

(R) 3.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 3.30 Well Traveller. (PGa) 4.00 All 4 Adventure.

(PGl) 5.00 News.

6.30 The ABC Of: Garry McDonald.

(PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) A young woman is murdered.

8.30 MOVIE: The Post. (2017, Ml) The publisher of The Washington Post and its driven editor race to expose a government cover-up. Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson.

10.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 4.

11.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Ml, R) Jay unmasks the “Kelly Gang.”

12.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Think Tank. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. A preview of FIFA World Cup matches.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. A look at the life of actor Peter O’Toole.

9.10 Franklin. Recounts the epic seven-year campaign to save Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Franklin River.

10.50 The Real Peaky Blinders: The Racecourse Wars. (PGav, R) 11.50 I Am JFK Jr. (Ml, R) 1.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories.

(PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 MOVIE: Red Sparrow.

(2018, MA15+alsv, R) A ballerina becomes a spy. Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton.

1.20 [MEL] Medical Emergency. (PG, R) 1.30 Home Shopping.

2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Snackmasters. (PG) Hosted by Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 The First 48: A Man’s Game. (Mal) A man is shot and left to die in some bushes.

11.10 Manhunt: The Railway Murders. (MA15+av) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

Graham Norton is joined by Kate Winslet, Sir Lenny Henry, Jack Whitehall and Nadiya Hussain.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When a naval officer is murdered while moonlighting in community theatre, the NCIS team recruits a familiar face to help lead them to the killer. Kai enlists Whistler to open an investigation into an old friend.

9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) When five prominent men are killed playing poker, the investigation leads to a member of a drug cartel.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures.

7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Australia Remastered. (Final) 8.25 Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. 9.30 A League Of Her Own. 10.45 A-ha: The Movie. 11.45 MOVIE: Two Hands.

(1999, MA15+) 1.15am Long Lost Family. 2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 Bamay. 11.50 Party Of Five. 1pm Speedweek.

(Return) 3.00 The Rising. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Insight. 5.30 The Bee Whisperer. 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.30 RocKwiz Salutes.

9.30 QAnon: The Search For Q. 10.30 Cryptoland.

11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 DVine Living. 2.30 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 3.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Our Town. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages.

5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security.

8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Skippy. 11.00 MOVIE: Mandy. (1952, PG) 1pm MOVIE: Saturday Island.

(1952, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 6.00 Bondi Vet. 7.00 MOVIE: Moonraker. (1979, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, M) Midnight Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Middle. 10.30 Broke. 12.30pm Friends. 1.00 Two And A Half Men. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials.

1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 1.25 Away From Country. 2.25 The South Sydney Story. 2.55 Feeding The Scrum. 3.20 Football. NTFL. Women’s.

Under-18s. 4.35 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s.

5.50 Spirit Talker. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild West. 7.30 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke.

8.40 Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 10.00 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 11.35 Late Programs.

Coming Home. Continued. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 6.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.50 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 10.35 Dead Ringers.

(1988, M) 12.45pm The Impossible. (2012, M) 2.50 Creation. (2009) 4.50 The Perfect Candidate.

(2019, PG, Arabic) 6.50 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 8.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 10.50 Whiplash.

(2014, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

11.00 My Fishing Place. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing.

3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: X2: X-Men United. (2003, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

2pm Filthy House SOS. (Premiere) 3.00 Full Bloom. (Return) 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 MOVIE: Megamind. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) 9.05 MOVIE: The Fate Of The Furious. (2017, M) 11.45 Duncanville. 12.15am Filthy House SOS. 1.15 Full Bloom. 2.15 I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 2.50 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled.

Noon Truck Hunters. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 7. Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

18 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 9 December, 2022

Monday, December 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey: A Journey Down The East Australian Current.

(PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 1.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Back Roads. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.

10.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 11.00 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 12.10 WorldWatch.

2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Crown For Christmas. (2015, PGa, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5.

Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Snackmasters.

(PG, R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Bondi Rescue.

(PGa, R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story: Luc Longley – One Giant Leap Pt 2. (R) A continued look at the career of Luc Longley.

8.35 Media Watch. (Final, PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

8.50 Harley & Katya. (Ml) Tells the story of Indigenous Australian Harley Windsor and Russian skater Katya Alexandrovskaya.

10.20 Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Still We Rise. (R) 12.20 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (Final, PG, R) 1.10 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) 2.05 Total Control. (Mln, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. Music concert from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, NT, featuring some of Australia’s best Indigenous artists.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Reunions. (PGal, R) On the same day, a man discovers not only the identity of his father, but that he has inherited a hotel.

11.55 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R) Lorenzo is consumed by thoughts of revenge.

4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) Ernie Dingo travels to Ikara.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, Mv, R) In the near future, Earth is attacked by monstrous creatures which appear mysteriously from the ocean.

Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi.

1.10 [MEL] Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mal) 1.30 Home Shopping.

2.30 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Snackmasters. (PG) Hosted by Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow.

8.45 Inside The Superbrands: Kellogg’s. A behind the scenes look at Kellogg’s to see what makes Corn Flakes and Frosties so great.

9.45 Australian Crime Stories: Justice For Lucille. (Ma, R) A look at the case of Lucille Butterworth.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.05 Almost Family. (Mas) 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 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) In the face of the challenge of the pandemic, beach marshals work with the lifeguards at Bondi to check numbers and enforce social distancing.

8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v) After trying to help a young girl in peril at a rest stop, Hana is kidnapped on the way to her sister’s house in Connecticut.

Remy and the team desperately pull out all the stops to find her.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Universe With Brian Cox. 8.30 Long Lost Family. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.05 Catalyst. 11.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.45 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.35am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.15 Back. 1.40 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon In Search Of... 2.30 Bizarre Foods. 3.45 WorldWatch.

5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster.

9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 Spiralling. 11.20 I Am Richard Pryor. 1am Future Man. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Weekender.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin.

8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Bondi Vet. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow.

3.20 MOVIE: Piccadilly Incident. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only.

(1981, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. 12.30pm The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Broke. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier.

Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials.

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.40 Red Dirt Riders. 3.55 Future Dreaming. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.20 News.

6.30 The Beaver Whisperers. 7.30 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 10.30 Going Places.

11.30 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Mon Oncle. Continued. (1958, French) 7.10 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 8.45 Coming Home. (2014, PG, Mandarin) 10.50 Dying To Survive. (2018, M, Mandarin) 1pm Unconscious. (2004, M, Spanish) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 The Fifth Element.

(1997, PG) 5.50 Rosie. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Actresses. (2009, M, Korean) 9.30 Margot At The Wedding. (2007, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. AMRS. H’lights. 3.00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Support 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 American Restoration.

6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 5. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars.

7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Bionic Woman. 2.30 Full House. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The Weakest Link USA. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: 21 Jump Street. (2012, MA15+) 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

11.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 The Code. 11.15 MacGyver. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, December 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.05 Shetland. (Malv, R) 2.05 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. (R) 9.30 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. 10.30 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 11.40 The City Of Art. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 5.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Star-Crossed Christmas. (2017, G, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer.

(PG) 11.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World C’ships (25m). Day 1. Heats. 1.00 Inside The Superbrands. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Lisa Wilkinson. (R) Anh Do paints Lisa Wilkinson.

8.30 Love On The Spectrum.

(PG, R) Part 4 of 4. Jimmy and Sharnae are on holiday together and Jimmy has a surprise in store.

9.30 Fake Or Fortune? A Venetian View. (R) Part 4 of 4.

10.30 Summer Love. (Mdls, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Harley & Katya. (Ml, R) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 1.50 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum.

(R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Malcolm Turnbull. (PGa, R) Malcolm Turnbull explores his roots.

8.30 Navalny. An investigation into the 2020 assassination attempt against Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Cheyenne & Lola. (Premiere, Mlsv) Two women are linked by a murder.

11.55 Unit One. (Malsv, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. From Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1.

Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars.

From Manuka Oval, Canberra.

11.00 The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a look into the world of cricket.

11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma, R) A family friend asks Herrmann for some advice on opening a bar. Kidd struggles to keep her team together. Tensions run high between Emma and Violet.

12.30 Home Shopping.

[MEL] The Real Dirty Dancing. (PGa, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 1. Finals. From the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

10.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

11.00 Skin A&E. (Mm) Dr Adil Sheraz operates on a 28-year-old.

12.00 Bluff City Law. (Ma, R) Emerson plans a Thanksgiving surprise.

1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) Hosted by Rob Paxevanos.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A head-on collision leaves a driver trapped.

8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+v) Part 1 of 3. A woman’s world shatters when gunmen attack the Spanish hotel where she is holidaying.

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates a ring of teenage partygoers who are believed to be responsible for a string of break-ins.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A naval officer is murdered.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Staged. 9.35 Friday Night Dinner. 10.00 Fleabag.

10.30 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 10.50 This Time With Alan Partridge. 11.20 Back. 11.50 Black Comedy. 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.00 Live At The Apollo. 1.45 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon In Search Of... 2.30 VICE Investigates. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup Extra 2022. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 9.30 Forbidden History. (Final) 10.25 Valley Of The Boom. 11.20 Naked. 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 4.30 Medical Emergency.

5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Bancroft. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Spy In The Wild. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn.

(1962) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Never Say Never Again. (1983, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Adelaide 36ers. Replay. 10.30 Becker.

11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens.

1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.55 Future Dreaming. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Off Country. 8.00 The Beach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa.

9.30 Atlanta. 10.45 Late Programs.

The Perfect Candidate. (2019, PG, Arabic) 7.55 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 10.05 The Big Short.

(2015, M) 12.30pm Lola Versus. (2012, M) 2.05 Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 3.55 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 5.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 Everybody’s Fine. (2009, M) 9.30 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 11.35 3some. (2009, MA15+, Spanish) 1.20am Late Programs.

Noon Aussie Lobster Men. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Scrap Kings. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 No Man’s Land. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 American Restoration.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. 8.00 Beach Cops. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond.

5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Botched. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street.

(2014, MA15+) 11.55 Young Sheldon. 12.20am Satisfaction. 1.10 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull.

10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, December 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R) 11.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 1.15 Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 49 Winner v Match 50 Winner. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

Match 57 Winner v Match 58 Winner. Replay.

5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Coincidence. (2018, G, R) 2.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGaln, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World C’ships (25m). Day 2. Heats. 1.00 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special.

(PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.35 QI. (Mal) Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett and Sally Phillips join Sandi Toksvig for a letter S-inspired discussion.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R) Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack take a look at the best bits from the series.

10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) UK-based panel show.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 12.05 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Toys That Built The World: Toy Car Wars. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.25 The Airport: Back In The Skies. Part 2 of 3.

9.20 Tokyo Vice. Jake struggles to connect the two victims.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Dignity. (Ma) 11.55 The Night Manager. (Masv, R) 12.45 Romulus. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, Masv, R, Mandarin) Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi. 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2.

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers. From Adelaide Oval, South Australia.

11.00 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Teams of two embark continue their race around the world in order to win the $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

12.00 MOVIE: Alien Abduction.

(1998, Mlv, R) After the power goes out during Thanksgiving dinner, a family living in the country discovers they are not alone when an alien spacecraft appears to have landed nearby and they are stalked by its crew. Benz Antoine, Kristian Ayre, Emmanuelle Chriqui.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 2. Finals. From the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

10.30 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

11.00 Family Law. (Ma) Abby and Daniel represent a forty-year-old man.

12.00 The Thing About Pam. (Mdv, R) Authorities investigate a murder.

1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, R) A look at people learning to drive in Darwin.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) It is the festive season and it seems Christmas might have come early for Bently, a six-year-old pug.

8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+v) Part 2 of 3. With the hotel shooters still at large, and crippled by fear for her own family, Jo summons her courage to rescue as many staff and guests as possible.

9.30 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull and Benny defend an estranged couple who are charged with money laundering and fraud.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.10pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 8.45 Queen: Days Of Our Lives. 9.50 MOVIE: The Go-Go’s. (2020, M) 11.30 Harley & Katya. 12.55am Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles. 1.55 Starstruck. 2.45 Back. 3.10 Catalyst. 4.05 ABC News Update. 4.10 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon In Search Of... 1.40 Stacey Dooley Meets The IS Brides. 2.35 NY Times Presents: The Weekly. 3.05 Front Up 1998. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Jeopardy!

6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.30 News.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: What Happened To Monday? (2017, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping.

6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair.

(1949) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: Octopussy. (1983, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 The Middle.

11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm Friends. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Settle Down Place. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Future Dreaming.

4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. 8.30 I, Sniper. 9.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 9.40 MOVIE: Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché. (2021, M) 11.25 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Three Summers. Continued. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 7.10 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 9.05 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 10.20 Margot At The Wedding.

(2007, M) 12.05pm The Actresses. (2009, M, Korean) 2.05 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 3.50 Rosie. (2018, PG) 5.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 7.30 A Royal Affair. (2012, M, Danish) 10.00 Rabbit Hole. (2010) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars.

Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Scrap Kings. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 No Man’s Land. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 American Restoration.

6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Flash Gordon. (1980, M) Midnight Late Programs.

Noon Inside Phuket Airport. 1.00 The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show.

7.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Love Island Australia.

9.40 MOVIE: The Inbetweeners 2. (2014, MA15+) 11.40 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Satisfaction. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. 11.15 Tommy.

12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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Thursday, December 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.35 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.05 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 QI. (Mal, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (Final, Ms, R) 2.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia.

(R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final. Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner. Replay. 11.30 Soccer.

2022 FIFA World Cup. Quarter final. Match 51 Winner v Match 52 Winner. Replay. 2.30 Soccer. 2022 FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.

Match 59 Winner v Match 60 Winner. Replay.

5.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Another Christmas Coincidence. (2019, PGa, R) Cindy Busby, Ben Hollingsworth, Kathie Lee Gifford. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Travel And Eat With Dan & Steph. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.00 Swimming. 16th FINA World C’ships (25m). Day 3. Heats. 1.00 Dream Listings Byron Bay. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat.

5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. (R) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight.

2.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Kids.

(Ml, R) Kids speak candidly about life.

8.30 Dino Apocalypse With David Attenborough: The New Evidence.

(R) Part 1 of 2. Sir David Attenborough brings to life the last days of the dinosaurs.

10.15 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 12.25 The Cult Of The Family. (Final, Ma, R) 1.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.40 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Nice, France.

(PG) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways At Christmas. Takes a festive look at Britain’s scenic railways, from the Severn Valley Railway to the Yorkshire Moors.

9.25 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av) Astronauts witness Catherine’s discovery.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 L’Opera. (Mls) 11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+s, R) 3.15 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 2021.

(R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 3.

Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades.

From Cazalys Stadium, Queensland.

11.00 Extreme Weddings: Australia.

(PG) A look at three weddings that are bursting with crazy costumes, curry feasts and a surprise destination.

12.00 Fantasy Island. (PGals, R) A bookworm who wants to say yes to life goes back in time to meet her favourite author.

1.00 Home Shopping.

[MEL] Black-ish. (PGa, R) 1.30 [MEL] Black-ish. (PG, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. 16th FINA World Championships (25m). Day 3. Finals.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 Emergency Call. (Ma) An elderly woman’s husband is assaulted.

12.00 Pure Genius. (Mm) James attempts a radical anti-viral treatment.

1.00 Driving Test. (PGl, 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 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas.

Jamie shows how to make meals in just one pan, pot or dish.

8.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+av) Part 3 of 3. After the residents escape the carnage from the hotel, they must face the aftermath of the tragedy and put the pieces together to solve the mystery as to why the hotel was chosen.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mdsv, R) The unit searches for three women.

11.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Odd Squad. 7.10 Shaun The Sheep.

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Starstruck. 9.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Back. 11.40 Superwog. Midnight This Time With Alan Partridge.

12.35 Archer. 1.15 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.00 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.10 Dot. 5.25 Baby Jake. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 1.50 Valley Of The Boom. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Shortland St. 6.05 Jeopardy! 6.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Daily World Cup Show. 7.00 FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview Show. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Betraying The Badge.

11.05 The UnXplained. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today.

Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Sons And Daughters. 3.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It’s Great To Be Young!

(1956) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 MOVIE: A View To A Kill. (1985, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier.

Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Love And Friendship. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.55 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.55 Chocolat. (1988, French) 10.50 Rabbit Hole. (2010) 12.30pm Everybody’s Fine. (2009, M) 2.25 The Ideal Palace.

(2018, PG, French) 4.25 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 5.35 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 7.30 Kill The Messenger. (2014, M) 9.35 The Paperboy. (2012) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars.

Noon Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 12.30 Pawn Stars UK. 1.00 Scrap Kings. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 No Man’s Land. 4.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Resident Evil: Extinction.

(2007, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Unforgiven. (1992, M) 1.15am Late Programs.

11.00 Full House. Noon Survivor. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor.

10.30 Naked Attraction. 11.30 Young Sheldon.

Midnight Dash Dolls. 1.00 Mike Tyson Mysteries.

1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Full House.

3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Pooches At Play. 8.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00 NCIS. 2.00 Bull. 3.00 Bondi Rescue.

3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull.

10.30 Miniseries: Crossfire. 12.30am Infomercials.

1.00 Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

Fast Horse. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Future Dreaming. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

8.00 Strait To The Plate. (Return) 8.30 Tribal. 9.20 No Ordinary Black. 9.30 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009) 11.05 Late Programs.

20 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 9 December, 2022

GEELONG BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

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McWinners: People are the key to success at Zacale The Geelong Chamber of Commerce has once again dazzled businesses and sponsors alike at this year’s Geelong Business Excellence Awards.

Held on Thursday, October 27 at GMHBA Stadium, the winner of the Retail Business Award was Zacale Pty Ltd, which owns and operates a number of McDonald’s stores in Geelong and the surrounding area.

Since receiving the award in October, Zacale Pty Ltd has welcomed two new stores to the family, with addition of the Geelong Bypass Northbound and Southbound stores.

Now employing approximately 800 local employees, Zacale Pty Ltd general manager, Russell Desa, said the award is all thanks to the people in the business.

“We could be in any business, but if we haven’t got the right people, we would not be successful,” Russell explained.

“We just happen to be in a business where we sell hamburgers, but it’s our people that make our business successful and I think that’s our greatest achievement.”

Having served nearly 2 million customers in the past 12 months, Zacale Pty Ltd has a strong community presence.

“We sponsor a lot of local clubs in Geelong the cricket club, footy clubs and netball clubs.

We give out a lot of balls, scoreboards, coaches boards and things like that,” Russell said.

“We try to stay with the Macca’s ‘On Your Team’ initiative, but we have gone out and sponsored the Geelong Cricket Club for the last five or six years. In return, they also support us with things like McHappy Day, where they help us do fundraising at restaurants to help raise money for charities as well.”

Russell says the awards process was great, as the business is usually used to presenting to internal McDonald’s parties, as opposed to external parties such as the GBEA judging panel.

The Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ 2022 Retail Business Award went to Zacale Pty Ltd.

“Being a first time entrant, they [kept] talking about how some businesses have entered four to five years in a row before winning, so we went in with no expectations,” Russell said.

“When our name was called, we were really excited – when word got out to our restaurants,

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they were really excited and we’ve actually started using the banners from the Geelong Chamber of Commerce announcing that we are winners.”

The 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards were proudly sponsored by LWB

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The Geelong Independent seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms.

The Geelong Independent is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future.

The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business.

Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance.

The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme.

Send your application letter and resume to: Advertising Sales Manager, Mandy Clark salescareers@starnewsgroup.com.au

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Friday, 9 December, 2022 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 21

Advertising feature

Delicious treats for those with a sweet festive tooth Displayed in a festive bowl on the Christmas table, or boxed up as a gift, these Christmas rum balls and rosewater jellies are sweet treats that will be appreciated either way.

Rosewater jellies 2 tbs gelatine 2 cups castor sugar 1 cup water 1/2 tsp citric or tartaric acid 2 tsp rosewater essence Red food colouring 1/2 cup pure icing sugar 1/4 cup cornflour

Christmas rum balls (with a healthy twist!)

1/2 cup almonds in their skins 2 tbs carob or cocoa 1 tbs vanilla essence 2 tbs rum (optional) 1 cup dates 1 cup sultanas 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor until mixture sticks together in a sticky ball.

2. Remove from processor and mould into balls with your hands.

3. Roll in the coconut 4. Store in refrigerator.

5. You can vary the taste and texture by substituting half a cup of the rolled oats for half a cup of crushed ginger-nut biscuits.

Note: You will need a food processor with a bit of grunt for this recipe.

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1. Grease and line a 25 x 7.5 x 4.5cm deep bar tin with baking paper. Whisk gelatine in 3/4 of a cup of cold water until well combined. Stand for five minutes or until the gelatine is soft.

2. Place castor sugar, water and gelatine mixture in a saucepan and stir until the sugar and gelatine are dissolved and the liquid comes slowly to the boil. Simmer for between 15 and 20 minutes or until the mixture is thick and syrupy.

3. Remove saucepan from the heat and add the citric or tartaric acid, rosewater and one to two drops of food colouring to the pan. Stir until well combined. Pour into the tin and set aside to cool.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for eight hours or until set.

5. Sift icing sugar and cornflour onto a flat surface and turn out the jelly onto the mix.

6. Use a wet knife to cut the jelly into uniform pieces. Roll each piece in the icing mix until coated all round.

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Christmas shopping is all wrapped up for another year, the tree is up, all that is left to do is wrap the presents.

But wrapping doesn’t have to mean buying the most expensive wrapping paper you can, or the cheapest, and in these days when we are all looking to save money and the environment, wrapping presents creatively might just be the way to go.

Wrapping a kitchen-themed gift – for the cook in family could be as easy as buying a nice new tea towel and ribbon or even an apron. A cook book from their favourite chef wrapped in a tea towel or apron – tied up with ribbon gives you two gifts in one. A piece of gingham from the craft shop is also an alternative to wrapping paper – particularly for the crafty member of the family who could repurpose it as a tablecloth.

For the music lover in the house, why not try photocopying or buying old sheet music – photocopying allows for the music to be used again and again and to be blown up if needed.

This could be the perfect wrapping paper for a CD, music gift card or DVD. Carol music could also be used – trimmed with ribbons or bells.

For the fashion lover, a shirt and brooch from the local op-shop could be repurposed to wrap

and decorate a more expensive gift of clothing, fashion books, perfume or make-up.

And with colouring in books all the rage, why use completed pages to wrap smaller item.

Pretty pillow slips and old pieces of left over lace or buttons could also make suitable wrapping paper alternatives as could cheap calico bags - decorated anyway you like and then reused for the shopping after Christmas.

Brown paper is another alternative - those with young children could make good old-fashion potato stamps (cutting out a star or a Christmas tree from a potato) and have a day of letting the children stamp their own wrapping paper for teachers or friends. Henna stamps and other more professional stamps can also be picked up from craft stores.

Old maps from a favourite holiday, that are cluttering up drawers would also make unusual wrapping paper, particularly for those members of the family that love to travel.

Decorations for your nicely wrapped presents could be anything from shells and raffia, to bells, buttons, ribbons, pine cones and foliage.

Making store-bought gifts look beautiful and original under the tree doesn’t have to cost the earth.

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Add that personal touch Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations this season.

Getting into the festive spirit need not be very expensive or labour intensive with a few ideas to help you create your own decorations to wow your guests.

Give your guests a dramatic welcome: A pair of inexpensive plastic urns from the garden centre instantly dress up a front doorway.

Place a tall foam cone in each urn, anchor it with sand, then use florist sticks and wire to attach greenery and Christmas balls.

Make an easy table topper centrepiece by buying a garland of greenery available at garden centres to run down the length of your table.

Send your kids out to collect pine cones, and use them as rustic toppers. You can also buy pinecones at garden or craft stores.

Another festive idea could be to load a simple glass jar or bowl with multiples of the same fruit, nut, or monochromatic ornament.

Trifle bowls filled with red apples and green baby artichokes - the colours of Christmas and walnuts look especially festive. Or you could try bowls of lemons and limes as an alternative.

For a subtle outdoor decoration, gather pine cones of various sizes and arrange

them in a window box or in pots on your porch, sprinkling the tiniest ones on top. The weatherproof display should last until next season.

Instead of the traditional evergreen, try a homemade wreath of citrus fruits. Start with a circular piece of florist’s foam, then use

wooden florist’s picks to secure large items, such as oranges, first. Continue with smaller fruit -persimmons, clementines, limes and tie with a thick velvet ribbon.

Personalised place setting adds a very nice touch to Christmas lunch. Serve holiday dinner buffet style and wrap each dish in

a sheet of parchment paper and tie with a length of ribbon before stacking it. Guests will be rewarded with a pretty presentation not to mention a little gift-opening practice.

Get creative this Christmas and make the most of the material around you to make your house sparkle for the festive season.

Fireys shine an important light on Christmas safety Christmas and fairy lights are once again spreading their festive cheer across Victoria, sparking a reminder from firefighters to take proper precautions to avoid starting a fire.

CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are encouraging Victorians to check all festive lights before switching them on.

CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said electrical fires are among the top causes of house fires each year.

“These can easily be avoided by following some simple steps to make sure it’s only the big man in red that visits this Christmas, not a big red fire truck,” he said.

“Before putting up your Christmas lights, check that the lights are in good working order and have no missing bulbs or frayed cords.

“Don’t overload power boards, and make sure that electrical cords are not covered by a rug or mat.

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turn your Christmas lights off when leaving the house or before going to bed to ensure they don’t overheat.”

In addition to ensuring Christmas lights are safe, Cook urged Victorians to take care with candles this festive season and make sure that they can’t be knocked over by people or pets and that they are not too close to flammable items such as curtains.

“It’s also extremely important to always keep matches, candles and lighters away from infants and small children,” he said.

Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said it was vital homes had working smoke alarms that would alert residents in the event of a fire.

“The top of our wish list is seeing Victorians celebrate Christmas safely,” Commissioner Block said. “Take some simple steps to ensure one of the most joyful times of the year isn’t ruined by fires, injuries or worse – especially when it can be avoided.

“If you’re stuck for a gift idea, why not consider a smoke alarm, fire extinguisher or fire blanket? These are practical and useful gifts that can be purchased from your local hardware store.

“Smoke alarms are life-saving devices, and Victorian firefighters recommend they are installed in every living room, bedroom and hallway.”

Additional Christmas lights safety tips:

• When buying Christmas lights, make sure they have the Regulatory Compliance Mark tick of approval.

• Consider using battery-operated LED or solar lights which don’t require electricity.

• When decorating the outside of your home, only choose lights and fittings designed for external use.

• Make sure you have a safety switch in your meter box or have a qualified electrician install one.

• Place your tree as far as possible from any heat source, curtains or furnishings.

• Maintain water in the base of natural Christmas trees to stop them drying out and remove lights once they show signs of drying.

• Make sure you have working smoke alarms in all bedrooms, living areas and hallways.

Ideally, smoke alarms are interconnected, which means if a fire in one room sets off one smoke alarm, all alarms will activate.

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Get ready to hit the road for a festive family holiday With the holiday season fast approaching it’s a great year to explore our own backyard and take the family on the road trip of a lifetime during the break, but there’s plenty to check off before hitting the road.

Drivers should inspect under their bonnets before travelling on extended trips, checking the levels of fuel, coolant, oil and the windscreen washer reservoir.

Check brake lights, indicators and headlights are working, too.

Ensuring tyres are safe to drive on is imperative; your local service station should have a tyre inflator to check tyre pressure and drivers should search for serious wear and tear.

If damage is apparent, you might need a replacement before your trip and don’t forget to check the spare, too.

Consider the type of roads you’ll be driving on while away; there could be a better suited tyre than your existing set if you’re travelling off the beaten track.

Investing in a dash cam is also a great backup plan, should the worst happen.

One of the pros to travelling by car is the extra space to pack extra essentials. It’s a good idea to put in a flashlight, plenty of water and a first aid kit in case you end up breaking down far from a town.

Basic essentials should be included in the first aid kit, along with sunscreen and toilet paper for those other kinds of emergencies. If anyone gets car sick, a band aid stuck across the belly button has been rumoured to keep car sickness at bay while travelling.

Hangry kids and hours on the road is never a good combination, so packing plenty of snacks and drinks should keep them busy.

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Games like ‘I spy’ or ‘car cricket’ can keep

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Owners Peggy and Mark have worked tirelessly to create a luxurious space in the heart of Drysdale that brings upmarket Melbourne luxury to the Bellarine Peninsula.

With over 35 years’ experience, Peggy provides the best in expert beauty and skin advice, skincare treatments and globally awarded products, so clients can continue their wellness journey beyond visits to Luxe Skin Wellness and Self Care.

Complementing the wellness business is the Expresso Bar, a hole-in-the-wall cafe offering delicious organic health smoothies which incorporate Bestow gut and skin powders for better body function. The attraction is a beautiful coffee and grab and go healthy, guilt free meals including Thai meal packs and beautiful baked spuds from the Expresso Spud Bar. “Everything we do is high quality. We have products and ingredients with a focus on inner body health and skin health. Of course we have some yummy indulgences that compliment our coffee as well,” Mark explained.

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By Matt Hewson Surf Coast artist Amanda Holmes-Tzafrir’s new exhibition, Ethereal, is now showing at the Eagle’s Nest Gallery in Airey’s Inlet.

Holmes-Tzafrir said the works presented in Ethereal had taken five years to complete, but they were the culmination of an entire lifetime.

“My paintings take years to paint and glaze, and at least 12 months for the oil paint and the glazes to completely cure,” she said. “So I work on a few paintings at once, going back to different ones at different times because pigments take different timeframes to dry.

“I think that painting now mirrors what we go through in life, and all that comes flooding back to the artist later.

“What I’m giving to people now is the most private thing I can share. It is a combination of

a rich, diverse and passionate life.

“I could never have done this work in my 20s or 30s because I was still growing. It’s a combination of all my life’s work, all that growth, and it’s been poured on to the canvas.”

Holmes-Tzafrir’s paintings involve images of landscape in a way that UK Vogue described as giving “her work an extraordinary atmosphere” which “achieves a beauty and deep significance that distinguishes her modern Romanticism style”.

But she draws a sharp distinction between her work and landscape art.

“I’m not a plein air painter, I don’t go out and do representational art of Torquay, or the Twelve Apostles,” she said.

“I have the more fantastical, the work is highly conceptual. It’s not realism, it’s the creation of something beautiful to make a statement.

“My art always places emphasis on nature, imagination and our emotional response to a scene that may recall memories of a place in time, moments that are significant and meaningful.”

Holmes-Tzafrir’s work is held in private collections across the world, but she said it was strangely confronting to have her work exhibited in the place she calls home.

“I’ve focused all my life as an artist on international collectors; this is the first blockbuster show I’ve done in Australia,” she said. “It’s quite nerve-wracking for me, because I’m painting for my own people.

“And I want them to be transported to another place, another world. If I can do that, then I have achieved what I wanted to achieve.”

Ethereal is showing at the Eagle’s Nest Gallery until January 29.

Amanda Holmes-Tzafrir’s modern Romanticism exhibition Ethereal is on show at the Eagle’s Nest Gallery.

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Ethereal art on display One night only Blues Party Pistol Pete’s Food ‘n’ Blues plays host to one of Australia’s blues legends when it welcomes Sydney’s Continental Robert Susz (pictured) on Saturday night.

Continental Robert is best known for his work on vocals and harmonica as frontman of iconic Aussie blues bands the Dynamic Hepnotics and the Mighty Reapers.

The Continental Robert Blues Party will be rounded out by well known Melbourne musicians Andy Baylor on guitar, bassist Pete ‘Boom Boom’ Beulke and Ronnie Ferella on drums.

The Blues Party convenes for a series of Victorian gigs throughout December, with Saturday night’s performance the third of six shows.

The mini-tour will be the first time in over four years that Continental Robert has made the trek to Victoria, and he remembers Pistol Pete’s fondly from that last visit.

“Pistol Pete’s was great last time I was down; Pete (Raimondo) is a good guy,” Susz said. “I’m really looking forward to it. It’ll be some good-time, down in the alley, barroom blues with some down-home soul mixed in.

In addition to Continental Robert’s bluesy, funky originals, the band will be drawing on the songbook of classic blues artists such as Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Slim Harpo and Sonny Boy Williamson, as soul numbers such as Clarence Carter’s Slip Away.

Continental Robert said he and the band intended to make the gig a celebration of good times.

“Hopefully we get enough people in for a party; we’ll make it a party,” he said.

“We’ll do everything to try to make you feel good, that’s the aim.”

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YOUR SAY No car park for foreshore I am dismayed at Better Boating Victoria’s plans to build another car park on St Leonards’ precious foreshore.

A car park that will destroy St Leonards’ distinctive coastal character, have a detrimental effect on the enjoyment of the community and involve tearing down a number of iconic trees leaving families withoutshade and birds without a place to nest.

So why would Better Boating Victoria even consider destroying such a distinctive and valuable community asset when a mere 15 per cent of the people they surveyed in their community consultation on boating facilities asked for parking upgrades/increases?

What’s more, when the 476 people who responded to the survey were asked ‘What don’t you want changed?’ – an overwhelming response was ‘Don’t remove the trees, damage foreshore area, or affect natural look of region.’

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heritage, distinctive coastal character and environmental assets for the enjoyment of the community.’

To build another car park on St Leonards’ foreshore would make a mockery of this vision. It must not go ahead.

ML Bell, St Leonards

Equality for all It was heart warming to read about the Gifts for Families Appeal being organised by staff and volunteers at Geelong’s Uniting Vic.Tas (’Dig deep at Christmas’, Geelong Independent, 25/11/2022).

Organisations like Uniting Vic.Tas, St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army do a wonderful work helping people in need in our local community.

However, the federal government must also step in and lift weekly payments for those receiving government support. Increasing Commonwealth Rent Assistance is also essential.

Many single parents and the unemployed, for example, are struggling to make ends

meet and are being are forced into making impossibly hard daily choices between putting food on the table, buying medicine, keeping up with bills, and paying rent.

A modest wealth tax on Australia’s multi-millionaires and billionaires would easily cover the costs involved with raising these government payments above the poverty line.

Everyone deserves a living weekly income that meets all their daily needs.

Robert Van Zetten, Highton

Friends remain friends Christmas will soon be here again, bringing some of its special magic. Now could be the time to do more than just remember ’old acquaintances’ with a hasty yuletide card.

For all our small world and fast travel we don’t see our friends as much as we’d like to.

I have overseas and interstate friends that I know I’ll never see again.

So it would be nice to do something more personal such as send a letter to let them know we’re still here; to share a few highlights from

our latest year – and if we get in early, it might inspire them to do the same.

Our normal lives have been interrupted by health restrictions, and natural disasters.

But friends remain friends and they can still be contacted. We have no idea how much a simple cheerful letter might help to comfort them, or bring the happiness of remembrance.

We can all be like Christmas candles glowing throughout the world and linking up with others - you in your small corner and I in mine.

The gift that I would like to leave with everyone for the new year is hope. It will see us through to better times.

Melva Stott, Anglesea

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Shed launches its 2023 season The Potato Shed held its 2023 season launch on Wednesday, December 7. The launch featured Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project, Mr Entertainment Issi Dye, Colin Mockett from Drop of a Hat productions, award winning Melbourne playwright Kieran Carroll (Sons of Sun, NEWK!) and Anna-Lee Robertson (After Birth: a Cabaret). The 2023 season offers a full and exciting program of theatre, music, cabaret and circus from visiting professional companies and local artists. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline฀for฀copy฀and฀announcements฀is฀5pm฀Tuesday.

maintain your mental health through free face-to-face and online groups. Tuesdays, from 7pm, via Zoom, Thursdays, from 7pm at 284 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown, Fridays, 12.30pm at Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights.

■ grow.org.au or 1800 558 268

Carols Grovedale Uniting Church, Friday, December 16, 7pm. Christmas Carols service followed by a cuppa. Donation, if able, goes toward floods appeal.

■ 0425 718 224

Pop-up shop Royal Children’s Hospital Geelong Auxiliary is holding a pop-up shop at Bellevue Avenue, Highton Village until Friday, December 16 from 9.30am to 5pm (weekdays). Christmas gifts/decorations, homewares and accessories, children’s and baby knitwear.

Carpet bowls The Geelong Anglers Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, at 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. The club runs monthly fishing competitions, both in-club and inter-club.

■ Allan, 0418 992 672

Car boot sale Saint James Anglican Church, Drysdale, Saturday, December 17, 9am-2pm.

Stallholders welcome, sausage sizzle, scones jam and cream, tea or coffee.

■ Frank, 0438 583 034

Book sale Books for sale December 17, 9am to 4pm, Belmont Uniting Church, 42 Thomson Street, Belmont. Prices start at 50 cents, most at $1. All proceeds to Uniting Barwon to support emergency relief program – food and housing support.

Dance •฀Globe฀Theatre,฀WInchelsea, Saturday, December 10, 8pm to 11.30pm, $10.

Supper provided, door prize and raffle.

Dress Christmassy. Music by Charles Pedder.

■ Maureen, 0409 253 188 or Charlie, 0419 501 032 •฀Life฀Activities฀Club Christmas breakup dance, Thursday, December 15, 1.30pm to 4pm, Belmont Pavilion. Dance resumes Thursday, January 12, 2pm to 4pm.

■ 5251 3529

Concert Coryule Chorus Christmas concert Sunday, December 11, 2.30pm at St Andrew’s Uniting Church Portarlington. Suggested entry donation $15. A homemade afternoon tea will follow the concert. Funds raised will assist St Andrew’s Uniting Church and Coryule Chorus.

Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner on the first Wednesday of the month between February and December at Capri Receptions, Pakington Street, Geelong West at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. Dinner fee applies. RSVP essential. Meetings include guest speakers, information sharing and project planning.

■ zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au

Ballroom dancing •฀Leopold฀Hall, Saturday, December 10, 8pm to 11.30pm. Admission $10 includes supper. Music by Ron Sudden.

Leopold Hall, Saturday, December 31, 8pm to 11.30pm. Admission $15 includes supper. Music by Charles.

■ 0400 500 402 •฀Geelong฀Ballroom฀7.30pm to 10.15pm corner of Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights every Saturday. Entry $10.

Five or six brackets of music, six dances per bracket. BYO drinks and a plate to share.

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Music for preschoolers Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers. The group meets at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington on Tuesdays at 10am during school terms. Parents/carers and children welcome.

■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345

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Geelong Christian Singles Carols by Candlelight, Johnstone Park, Saturday, December 24, 7.40pm. Meet Grace Church car park, 35 Corio Street for 8pm carols. Children welcome. Book by December 23.

■ 0418 672 570

Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission $4 includes afternoon tea.

■ 0400 500 402

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Rostrum meets •฀Dancer’s฀Club฀Geelong ballroom dancing every Wednesday 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper. Old-time, New vogue, Latin. Visitors welcome.

■ Russ, 5250 1937 •฀Elliminyt฀Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt (2km south of Colac). Third Saturday of the month, 8pm to 11.30pm. $10 entry and a plate to share, music by CD, a fun night for all.

■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on

Afternoon tea dance Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] hosts an afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry $5.

■ 5251 3529

Stamps Geelong Philatelic Society Inc is welcoming visitors. Meetings at 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.

■ Julie, 0438 270 549

Athletics Athletics Chilwell invites athletes of all abilities and standards aged from under-14 to veterans for the upcoming track and field season. Competition is held on Saturday afternoons at Landy Field. Coaches available.

■ Mary McDonald, 5229 3920 or 0490 549 740

Grovedale Seniors

Geelong Harmony Chorus

Ocean Grove Seniors

Women’s four-part harmony singing.

All ages encouraged. Learn to sing and perform. Rehearsals every Monday from 6.45pm in Herne Hill.

■ contact@geelongharmony.com.au or 0406 666 737

Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like minded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

■ 0413 406 433 or welshladieschoir.com.au

Chess clubs For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Scottish dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall.

■ Jane, 0481 126 022 or Andrew, 0408 369 446

Indoor bowls, Monday 1- 3 pm; gentle exercise, Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre), Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo, Thursday 1-3pm. All events held at Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.

■ Julie, 0419 549 521

Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.

■ Andrew, 0408 369 446 or Jan, 0407 296 958

Scrabble club Geelong Scrabble Club has a new home.

The group now meets at Christ Church hall, on the corner of Moorabool and McKillop streets at 1pm every Saturday. Beginners to experts are welcome.

■ Marlene, 5275 0363 or John, 0434 142 282

Laughter Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday morning 8am session is open to everyone who wants to join in. Laughers from all over Australia and as far away as Switzerland. Start your day with an energy boost by sharing lots of laughs that will put a smile on your face and make you feel invigorated, healthier, and happier.

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All children welcome to join in the singspiration, stories, games and craft.

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Belmont Combined Probus Club Polish language for kids Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries.

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GROW Australia Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and

Meets at 10am first Monday of the month (except January) in the function room of Geelong RSL, 50 Barwon Heads Road, Belmont 3216. New members and visitors welcome. Friendship, interesting speakers, lunch after meetings, dine outs, Mahjong and varied outings.

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Grovedale Marshall Probus Make new friends and enjoy lots of enjoyable activities. Grovedale Marshall Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Thursday of the month, at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.

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A statement of what’s possible

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring Back in the ‘60s Gerry Anderson created the puppet phenomena Thunderbirds.

The puppets or marionettes later grew into real life actors in shows like UFO and Space: 1999, complete with space-age clothing, architecture and futuristic cars that made a buzzing, turbine-like sound.

I suspect many car designers have spent too much time watching sci-fi shows because most seem to think EVs should come in a futuristic package, with form taking precedence over functionality.

Kia’s first dedicated, fully electric vehicle, EV6, is an example. It looks and feels more like a statement of what is possible rather than a real car, one ready to take on the demands of the weekly grind or occasional trip to the tip on Saturday with a back full of crap.

EV6 may be Wheels’ Car of the Year and there are certainly many things to like about the car, but it’s not the most practical thing we’ve driven -- not by a long shot.

Engines / transmissions Air is the more range focused of the trio, with 168kW of power and 350Nm of torque and a range of 528km, while RWD GT-Line with the same powertrain is good for 504km.

GT-Line with AWD adds a second electric motor and produces a combined output of 239kW and 605Nm, along with a range of 484km.

All are powered by the same 77.4kWh battery pack, which is located under the floor and weighs 477kg, with a single speed reduction gear transmission.

Moving through the grades, energy consumption ranges from 16.5 to 17.2 to 18.0 kWh/100km.

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Safety Five-star safety starts with seven airbags, a rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines, plus Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with car, pedestrian, cyclist detection (and junction turn assist).

There’s also Blind Spot (including rear cross traffic assist), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Driver Attention Warning with lead vehicle departure alert (DAW+), Multi-Collision Braking (MCB) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

EV6 provides three top tether and two ISOFIX child seat anchors.

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They’re unique electronica rather than engine noise emulations.

With this much power and torque under foot and all that torque available in a flash, EV6 has plenty of get up and go, with 0-100km/h in the AWD taking a rapid 5.2 seconds.

With a burst of speed, overtaking can be accomplished virtually at will, but it’s a weighty device and wants to run wide in corners.

Steering is heavy and uncommunicative.

EV6 has powerful braking too, perhaps too strong at times, or more specifically -irritatingly abrupt. It pulls up with a jerk and releases with a lurch, and can be difficult to control in close manoeuvring.

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In this way, the car slows when you lift off the accelerator -- to a complete stop if necessary.

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More jerkiness follows. Try releasing the brake and moving off in reverse if you’re parked on a slope. A dab on the accelerator pedal is required and is liable to result in an intake of breath as the car shoots backwards.

EV6’s space-age look is polarising. Some people love it, others hate it.

Most annoying was the location of the charge port. In Niro it is sensibly located at the front, but in EV6 it is cleverly concealed near the driver side tail light. The location necessitates backing the car in to access power.

Charging can take a looong time with a standard powerpoint, down to as little as 18 minutes for 80 per cent with a 350kW DC commercial charger.

Even fully charged the system reported a distance to empty range of 412km -- some 70km less than claimed.

Summing up It’s a halo model for the brand, pure and simple.

Cashed up nerds will want one. Lesser so, user-choosers, who will be drawn to the usual line-up of Euro suspects.

Who then does that leave? It’s a fairly short, exclusive list at $90K by the time you put it on the road.

Just over 500 EV6s have found homes in Australia this year. Over the same period, Kia has sold four times as many Stingers (and they reckon its days are numbered).

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Plapp confirmed for bay classic

By Roger Vaughan/AAP Chasing unfinished Olympic business, Australian cycling young gun Luke Plapp will use the next 12 months to further develop his huge talent.

Plapp, his partner Georgia Baker and 2014 series winner Brenton Jones are the first stars confirmed for the January 1-3 Citroen Bay Classic criterium series in Geelong.

After COVID-19 battered the last two domestic seasons, the Bay Classic will once again lead into the road nationals at Ballarat, followed by Adelaide’s Tour Down Under and

Geelong’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

Plapp, who turns 22 on Christmas Day, is the defending national road race champion and he will be a major player through the early season schedule.

But it is only one piece in a much bigger puzzle for Plapp, who hopes to be a medal contender on the road and track at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

He will aim for the road time trial, his speciality, and also ride the road race.

But the accomplished track cyclist would also like to ride the madison, which would

complement an Olympic road campaign, and perhaps the team pursuit as well.

Plapp was a member of the team pursuit squad that battled to bronze at last year’s Tokyo Games, a campaign cruelled by Alex Porter’s dramatic snapped handlebar in qualifying.

“I still think I have a lot to offer on the track and all of us (team pursuit) boys have unfinished business there,” Plapp said.

“Where that fits and how that fits, I’m not sure – the next 18 months on the road will tell me a whole lot more.”

Plapp is coming off his first full year riding

for the powerful Ineos Grenadiers team in the World Tour.

He competed on the road and track at this year’s Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the team pursuit, then made his Grand Tour debut at the Vuelta a Espana.

Plapp was in a world of pain at the three-week Vuelta, and a week after he struggled at the world road championships in Wollongong.

But the experience was priceless.

Plapp doubts he will ride another Grand Tour next year, instead focusing on development and working out his 2024 schedule.

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Point Lonsdale’s Jay Phipps. (Liam Robertson, Surfing Victoria)

Bellarine surfers represent Victoria Point Lonsdale’s Jay Phipps has helped Victoria finish in third place overall at the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles at North Stradbroke Island at the weekend.

The seven-day event is held each year bringing together the top surfers from across the country to compete in individual, team and schools divisions.

Although there were no individual Australian Titles won by Victorians in 2022, the Victorian team walked away from the event with a win in the teams division.

Phipps finished equal fifth in the under-16 Men division.

St Ignatius College’s Jack and Max Bassett were successful in making the final of the Australian Junior Surfing Titles Schools Division. The surfing duo finished fourth in the U19 MR Shield Pairs division, with Max also making the final in the U16 Allstars division.

“It was certainly refreshing to be back in the mix with Australia’s best junior surfers after an interrupted few years” Surfing Victoria high performance coaching director Cahill Bell-Warren said. “Our overall third position in the State Championship is a fair summary of our performances throughout the week.

“We were challenged from pillar to post with weather and waves, I’m really proud of the way the team unit stuck together and supported each other without fail.

“On paper we are certainly capable of more and are already planning our assault on next year’s Australian Junior Titles.”

In the MR Shield schools divisions Surf Coast Secondary College placed second in the under-19 girls, Dromana College finished second in the under-16 girls and St Ignatius College Bellarine finished fourth in the under-19 Bbys.

Reigning premiers Geelong have locked away star young defender Sam De Koning on a two-year contract extension.

De Koning was one of the emerging forces in the Cats’ run to this year’s flag and was due to come out of contract at the end of the 2023 season.

However, Geelong have stepped in early to ensure rival clubs did not come chasing the 21-year-old’s prized signature.

“The club has got a great culture and I want to be part of it,” De Koning said.

“It’s been a whirlwind 12 months and my focus is to now get back to work, come into training with the same attitude and be hungry to improve.

“I know there’s areas I can improve on to take my game to another level and I’m excited to come in every day and work on those things to become the player I know I can be and reach my full potential.”

De Koning had played just one AFL game entering the 2022 season but was one of Geelong’s most valuable players by the end of the campaign.

He quickly transformed into one of the AFL’s best fullbacks, playing on some of the competition’s best forwards.

De Koning placed second in the Rising Star award, just behind Collingwood’s father-son dynamo Nick Daicos.

To top off an extraordinary season, De Koning booted the first goal of his 24-game career in the dying stages of Geelong’s grand final win over the Sydney Swans.

“He played an important role for the team in 2022 and I have no doubt he has the hunger to continue to work on his craft, which is an exciting prospect for all of us at the Geelong Football Club, and for Sam himself,” Geelong list boss Andrew Mackie said.

“Sam is a great young man and a popular teammate, and we can’t wait to see him continue to grow as a player and person over the next couple of years.”

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Night tennis pushes on LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers The challenging conditions continued this week in the Women’s Night Pilot, with rain threatening and the wind blowing, but the teams powered on to finish their matches.

Section 1 played their final matches of the trial, and the results were a tale of two halves.

The first match saw first and second go head to head and Acing Gracefully showed they were the team of the season.

Despite long rallies and many deuce games, Platypi could only manage eight games for the night, while the Aces took a four sets to love win.

The second match was a much closer affair, with Highton 1 getting over the line against Drysdale/Clifton Springs three sets to one but by only four games.

Michelle Dawson and Kerrie Fatone handled the conditions well taking the first set for Highton 8-5. Highton took a two-set lead winning the second, but with a much tighter outcome with Nerida Povey and Kirsty Rixon taking a tie-breaker against Rachel Shanks

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and Sophie Harris.

Shanks continued her good form in the third set with Nicole Nicholls winning the set for Drysdale/Clifton Springs 8-3, while Rixon and Fatone sealed the win for Highton 1 taking the

fourth set 8-3.

Two matches were also played in Section 2, again with two very different results.

Tennis Tragics took on Western Warriors from Western Heights Uniting in a battle of first and second.

The first two sets were both close but the Tragics’ Katie Hayes and Erin McConnell took the first 8-5 and Michelle Fox and Kirsty McCallum the second 8-6. From there the Tragics put their foot down and took the remaining two sets 8-0, 8-2 to give them a clean sweep for the night.

The final match of the night was the closest with Wallabies playing Smash Hits at Highton.

Katie Nalesnyik and Ann-Marie McCaskill started the match well for the Hits winning the first set 8-4, but the Wallabies countered with Breanna Hulands and Bec McNally taking the second 8-5.

Nalesnyik teamed with Clarie Mullen in the third set to put the Hits ahead winning 8-2, while McNally partnered Grace Wrigley to take the final set 8-3, leaving the teams tied at two sets all, but Smash Hits with a two-game advantage.

Amy McDonald. (Supplied)

Three in a row for Amy McDonald Midfielder Amy McDonald claimed her third consecutive Geelong AFLW best and fairest on Friday, December 2.

McDonald took out the award with 127 votes to finish ahead of Georgie Prespakis (123) and Nina Morrison (67).

McDonald took her game to another level in season seven, averaging 24.8 disposals a game, including 34 disposals in round 5 and round 10 – setting a new club record.

The accolade comes as no surprise in a season where she averaged 7.4 tackles and 6.8 clearances a game, with her ability to dodge and weave through traffic and break tackles a standout.

McDonald’s finest season to date was also capped off with her first All Australian selection and finishing fifth in the AFLPA MVP Award.

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and Fairest awards, after Dick Grigg won four awards from 1910-1914 (no award was presented in 1913).

AFLW senior coach Dan Lowther congratulated McDonald on another outstanding season.

“For Amy to be awarded her third best and fairest is an incredible achievement and something she should be really proud of,” he said.

“Amy looks at refining her game each week, so it’s no surprise that she has improved her output and ability to influence games across the season.

“In another consistent season, Amy was able to perform her role to an outstanding level while winning her own footy and driving her teammates to new levels.”

Other award winners on the night were Georgie Prespakis, taking home the AFLW Fan MVP Award after fans cast their votes for the

player they deemed most valuable after each game during the home and away season.

Prespakis was also announced as the winner of the Grit Award, as voted by her teammates.

Throughout the season, Cats players voted each week on who they believed showed the most ‘grit’ during games, throughout acts such as tackles, smothers, intercepts, gut running and pressure acts, with Prespakis receiving the most votes over the course of the season.

Mikayla Bowen won the Hoops award, which is awarded to the player making the best values-based contribution to the club, and voted on by players, AFLW staff and coaches.

Recipient of the award and in her first season at Geelong, Bowen was awarded for her commitment and dedication to the Club and her teammates.

Kate Darby and Georgie Rankin were announced as joint winners of the Carter Family Community Champion award.

US pair thrives on Surf Coast Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng went home with two gold medals from their trip to Torquay for the Beach Pro Tour beach volleyball tournament.

On Saturday, December 3, the second-seeded American duo took their place at the top of the women’s podium at the last Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event of the year, just six days after lifting the trophy at the last challenge tournament of the year, which took place at the same Australian venue.

The pair of 27-year-old players, whose first period together started some 10 years ago and lasted through early 2018, reunited recently to win their first two Beach Pro Tour events together.

Another newly formed tandem, that of Julia Scoles and Cheng’s previous partner Betsi Flint, settled for silver.

The fifth-seeded Americans made the podium at their very first tournament as a team.

Top-seeded Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho Del Solar gave the Australian fans something to cheer about during the podium ceremony by taking the bronze. It was the second Elite16 bronze for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallists, after Gstaad. The Aussie pair also have two medals at the Challenge level, an Espinho gold and a Kusadasi silver.

Hughes and Cheng dominated the gold medal match on the way to an emphatic 2-0 (21-17, 21-11) shutout of Flint and Scoles. Cheng produced the match high of 19 points, including five kill blocks and an ace. After 8-8 in the first set of the final, Hughes and Cheng took control of the scoreboard with a series of six consecutive points for 14-8, with Betsi grounding the ball with her attacks and Kelly shining on the block.

After 20-13, Flint and Scoles managed to deny as many as four opponent set points to prompt a time-out, but then they just served into the net to hand the set to their opponents at 21-17. The second set was completely one-sided. With Cheng behind the serving line, her team produced a fantastic run of eight points in a row, which put them at a stunning 15-3 lead. Their compatriots tried fighting on, but there was no coming back from that deficit. Finally, at first match point, Hughes forced a free ball with her difficult serve and capitalised on it with an elegant cross-court shot for the 21-11 win.

“It’s been so fun teaming up with Sara again after so long apart. I just love getting on the court with her. I love fighting with her and I am excited for what’s to come,” Tokyo 2020 Olympian Cheng said at the end of the gold medal match.

“I’m just so happy to be here with Kelly,” Hughes added. “I’m so grateful to be back on the court with her. I think we are just going to take these two wins, proudly go home, show off our gold medals and enjoy Christmas with our families, but most importantly, we are going to get back to work, because we’ve got a big year next year.”

Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes celebrate at Torquay. (Volleyball World)

SPORT

Seas remain the team to beat

By Justin Flynn Anglesea remained undefeated after chasing down Queenscliff’s total of 171 in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade on Saturday.

Brett Venables’ 85 from just 96 deliveries ensured the Seas would keep top spot on the ladder.

Anglesea reached the target with the loss of just two wickets with Tyron Norman (27) and Joel Davies (20) getting starts.

Venables fell just after the winning runs were hit, but Anglesea batted on and was 7-207 when stumps were called early.

Inverleigh caused an upset with a 53-run win against Jan Juc. Only Luke Edwards (44) and Fraser Clatworthy (30) looked likely with the bat for the Sharks as they found Inverleigh’s score of

195 too much to chase down.

The wickets were shared around, but Lachlan Platt took 3-9 for the winners.

St Leonards produced its best batting effort of the season, but still went down to Ocean Grove by 81 runs.

Chasing an unlikely 272, the Saints were 5-60 and Ocean Grove could have been forgiven for thinking ahead and dreaming of an outright win.

But Kanishka Nawagamuwa had other ideas and fell just two runs short of what would have been a well-deserved century. He was the last man dismissed for 98 with St Leonards on 190.

Barrabool emerged as a genuine premiership threat, this time with a win against A1 Grade newcomers Armstrong Creek.

Needing 128 for victory, plenty of batters got starts for the Bulls as they were on 8-142 when stumps were drawn early.

In A2 Grade, Portarlington defeated Newcomb outright with Tom Stewart picking up seven wickets for the game.

Collendina batted superbly and almost chased down Wallington’s 230.

Shannon Griffin made 63 and Noah Jeffrey 33 not out as the Snakes fell eight runs short.

Matt Sampson-Barnes was the star for the Wallabies with 5-60 from 21 overs.

Barwon Heads remained unbeaten, chasing Winchelsea’s 130.

Charlie Hurst top scored for the Seagulls with 63 from 94 balls and Matt Bode took his season run tally to 281 with 35.

Stumps were called at tea with Barwon Heads 5-156.

Brett Venables bowls, but it was his batting that helped get Anglesea over the line.

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Highton dethrones Grovers

Tom Mathieson took five wickets for North Geelong. (Supplied)

Pies the flag favourites after big win North Geelong confirmed its Geelong Cricket Association favouritism with a thumping win against South Barwon in round four on Saturday.

South Barwon won the toss and batted first with Leigh Lorenzen and Nick Butters negotiating the new ball.

Tom Mathieson introduced himself into the attack and South Barwon soon found itself 6-60 despite Pat Richards playing well for his 59.

Some late order resistance from Brad Hauenstein (40 from 63 deliveries) meant the Swans at least had something to bowl to with a final score of 146 all out.

Left-arm seamer Mathieson picked up 5-21 in a superb display while Alistair McCann grabbed two wickets.

Ned Cooper (21) and Casey Meehan (28)

got the Magpies off to a good start with 40 on the board, but at 4-81 things started to even up.

Andrew Fergusson (43 not out from 74) and Adam Costello (25 not out from 41) then put together an unbroken 66-run stand to guide North Geelong home.

East Belmont took home the points after a high-scoring encounter against Newtown & Chilwell.

East Belmont made 8-254 batting first with Hayden McMahon (54 off 61), Lachlan Inglis (49 off 71) and Shane McNamara (43 off 53) among the runs.

George Rhodes fell 14 short of his third consecutive century for Newtown & Chilwell with a superb 86 from 87 balls but his side fell 22 runs short with left-armer Jack Jenkins snaring four wickets.

Grovedale defeated Lara by five wickets with Michael McNeel (60) and Jack Wrigglesworth (56 not out and three wickets) the stars.

Grovedale chased down Lara’s 225 (Dan Weigl 74, Kaden Marum 55) in the 43rd over.

St Joseph’s won a thriller against Highton.

Nash Viney’s 54 off 57 balls was largely responsible for Highton making 203, but three wickets each to Tom Smith and Austin Humphrey kept the Tigers in the hunt.

In reply, Jackson Bye made 50 and Troy Nolan 40, but at 9-195 the game was in the balance.

It was Smith who finished it off for Joeys with three consecutive boundaries at No 11 despite four wickets from Jack Cook.

Highton replaced Ocean Grove 1 at the top of the Geelong Bowls Region Pennant Division ladder after a superb win on Saturday.

Two of the three rinks were closely fought, but it was Jeremy Fitzgerald’s rink that blew the match wide open.

Fitzgerald, Doug McGregor, Craig Polwarth and Stewart Shuttleworth defeated the in-form Brad Pavey 28 to 14.

Ocean Grove 1 won one rink by the barest of margins and Highton won the other by three shots.

The final result, a convincing 63 to 47 win and a 10-point lead on top of the ladder.

Bareena moved into fifth spot after a thriller against Lara.

Bareena won 56 to 53 despite losing two of the three rinks.

It was only a 23 to 12 win by Shane Jones that separated the two teams.

Lara remained on one win for the season, but with more performances like that, it’s only a matter of time until it claims a big scalp.

Bell Post Hill won its second game of the season with a nailbiter against Ocean Grove 2.

A tie on rink two, a one-shot win by Grove on rink one and a three-shot win

by Darryl Washington meant Bell Post Hill took 13 points away from the contest.

Queenscliff is third on the ladder after defeating fellow Bellarine Peninsula side Drysdale.

The loss meant Drysdale fell outside the top five.

Queenscliff won all three rinks and ran out 66 to 53 winners with Barry Gladman the biggest winner of the afternoon.

Eastern Park consigned City of Geelong to the bottom of the table with a 22-shot win.

Glann Slattery’s rink of Sean Logan, Brian Inglis and Scott McDonald enjoyed the biggest victory of the day, 26 to 13, for the fourth-placed Parkers.

The penultimate round before the Christmas break sees Eastern Park travel to Drysdale, Bell Post Hill hosting Bareena, Highton making the trip down Barwon Heads Road to tackle Ocean Grove 2, Lara making the trek to Queenscliff and Ocean Grove 1 inviting City of Geelong to its rinks.

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