Portarlington and Newcomb netball and footy players got together this week to help launch AFL Barwon’s Inclusion Round.
Picture are Emily Lacy, Chloe Hoyle, Matilda Hrkac, Hunter Armstrong, Mackenzie Pigdon, Nick Veitch and Blake Ritchie at Newcomb’s Grinter Reserve ahead of the round, which runs from June 10 to 15.
The round welcomes all regardless of their ability, background, gender, culture or identity.
To promote visibility and unity, all players and umpires participating in football and netball matches will wear yellow armbands featuring the message ‘Together for Inclusion’.
This year, Pride celebrations will also form a key part of Inclusion Round, promoting visibility, acceptance, and safety for all individuals in our football and netball communities.
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Truck wash loss
By Matt Hewson
The council-run truck wash facility at the former Geelong Saleyards will be closed as the City of Greater Geelong prepares to sell thesite.
The truck wash, which has seen usage declinesteadilyoverthepastyear,willcease operations in late September, while the council prepares to undertake community consultationontheproposedsaleofland.
Council decided to close the saleyards in 2017, rezoning the site as a Comprehensive Development Zone 4 in 2020 as part of the GeelongSaleyardsPrecinctPlan.
Councillor Anthony Aitken said closing
the truck wash and selling the site for developmentpresenteda“greatopportunity forGeelongtobuildauniquecommunityat thatsitelocation”.
“The reality is, where (the truck wash) is at that site location is not suitable; it’s not accessible and that’s why usage has dropped,becauseitwasassociatedwiththe saleyards,”hesaid.
“If there was anywhere in Geelong where we should have medium to high density housing development it should be at that site, because we’re taking industrial and commercial land and turning it into residential.”
Councillor Andrew Katos said the truck
wash had been running at a loss of nearly $230,000eachyear.
“Every truck that’s washed there is subsidised to the tune of over $500 by the ratepayer,”CrKatossaid.
“The closure means more money back in council’s coffers that can be better spent on the many other services and infrastructure upgradesthatweprovide.”
Both Cr Aitken and Cr Katos voiced their hopes the state government would be open to selling the parcel of land it owns on the south side of the former saleyards at the same time to maximise the returns for both parties.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the
4.3 hectare site was a prime location for medium to high density development given its proximity to North Geelong Railway Station.
“The proposed sale presents a fantastic commercial opportunity to redevelop the sitein-linewithGeelongSaleyardsPrecinct Plan,” he said. “Developments like these will be crucial in our efforts to meet the Victorian government’s ambitious target of 128,600 additional homes in Greater Geelongby2051.
“With Geelong’s population rapidly expanding, we can’t just build out – we also needtolookforwaystobuildupinourCBD andestablishedsuburbs.”
Water savers rewarded
Nine community organisations will be leading the charge in saving water after receiving funding support from Barwon Water.
Theprogramaimstosupportprojectsthat will save water, improve the environment, help people to be active and foster social inclusion from Birregurra through to the Bellarine.
Acting general manager customers, communityandstrategyNicoleSextonsaid responding to the needs of customers and community was one of the ways Barwon Water was contributing positively to the region.
“We’re proud to be able to support
initiatives that can create healthier and more connected local communities,” she said. “It is pleasing to see a high number of projects that are focused on making water savings and being sustainable, especially as the region contends with ongoing dry conditions.”
Recipientsofthe2025CommunityGrants programare:
Allanvale Preschool: To install a 500L rainwater tank beside a shed in the four-year-oldplayarea.
Birregurra Men’s Shed: To build a communityvegetablegardenatitsentrance, including an arbour, water connection, sprinklers,andplanterboxes.
Central Baptist Church, Clifton Springs: To purchase a water tank and chipper/ shredder to recycle water and mulch, supportingtheirvolunteer-rungarden.
Common Ground Project: To create a culturally relevant garden education space to support vulnerable youth and women from migrant and CALD backgrounds through hands-on growing,training, and employment pathways in local food and farming.
CloverdaleCommunityCentre: Toconduct an inclusive four-week outdoor wellness program for carers and children with disability,chronicillness,orneurodiversity.
Eastern Park Croquet Club: To upgrade
its irrigation system with modern, water-efficienttechnology.
LionsClubofLara: Toimprovebiodiversity, soil health, and water conservation by planting native trees and grasses in Lara andLittleRiver.
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove: Torevegetate the Ocean Grove Lookout Reserve with indigenous plants to enhance biodiversity, stabilise dunes, and foster community involvement.
Swan Bay Environment Association: To build a shade structure to protect young plants and volunteers at Queenscliff IndigenousNurseryfromextremeheatand wind.
Nature fest to showcase Greater Geelong’s great outdoors
The Geelong Nature Festival is returning to give residents and visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the region through a diverse program of events, workshops, and field activities.
This year’s event runs from July 12 to 27 and the theme, Explore and Restore, celebrates the power of connecting with nature and the profound impact it has on our mental health, wellbeing, physical vitality,andoverallhappiness.
With a focus on families, the two-week festivaloffersadiverserangeofeventsand activities designed to help you discover nature throughout Geelong and get involvedinconservationefforts.
The festival launch on Saturday July 12 begins with a celebration at the Old Paper Mill in Fyansford, featuring inspirational
speakers, wildlife interactions from Wildlife Xposure and Roaming Reptiles, kids activities, performances, guided
walks,communityplantingsandmore.
The following two weeks will feature more than 50 events across the region,
offering an array of activities from garden and sanctuary tours to nature play sessions, workshops, and celebrations of Geelong’smoreunusualwildlife.
This year’s school environmental arts project, involving local primary schools, will be displayed at Geelong’s Carousel throughoutthefestival.
The festival will culminate on National TreeDayonSundayJuly27withcommunity plantingacrossGreaterGeelong.
“With over 50 activities throughout the festival, there’s something for everyone,“ chair of the environment and circular economyportfolioCrEliseWilkinsonsaid.
“You can learn more about nature’s role in wellbeing and get hands-on with conservationactivities.
For more information see geelongaustralia.com.au/naturefestival
Geelong’s Nature Festival returns this July. (Bellarine Catchment Network)
Walking for permanency
By Jena Carr
Queenscliff community members can take a walk for change and help advocate for peopleseekingasylumacrossthecountry.
Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees will host its second Big Walk for Refugees on June 21 to call for fairness, compassion and permanency for all refugees.
Convener Sue Longmore said refugees have lived in “anguish, uncertainty and stress” over the years, with many people separated from their closest family members.
“We are walking to demand permanency for the up to 8000 people who sought safe refugeinAustraliaalmost13yearsago,”she said.
“Somedon’thaveworkrights,sotheyhave to rely on the community’s support to live. Some also don’t have access to Medicare, whichthenposesitsownproblems.
“Some of them are married, but their partnersandchildrenremaininprecarious circumstancesoverseas,andthey’reunable to visit them because if they leave the country,theylosetheirappealforrefuge.”
The event will begin at 10am at the Queenscliff Memorial Gardens (58-62
Flinders Street) with presentations by BoroughofQueenscliffecouncillorIsabelle Tolhurst and a Tamil refugee who was givenpermanencyafter11yearsoflimboin Australia.
The close to 4km walk will begin along the Springs Foreshore and back following the speeches, with people invited to bring along some food and a rug for a picnic at CitizensParkafterwards.
Ms Longmore said the walk was open to everyone as communities could be “really powerfuliftheysticktogether”.
“The government needs to implement a simple process that can transfer them from
School students kicking resilience goals
By Matt Hewson
Geelong schools are reaping the benefits a year after the launch of a groundbreaking mentalhealthprogram.
The Resilience Project (TRP) has released a new study showing the results of its School Wellbeing Program, which include significant reductions in anxiety and depressionsymptoms.
Five local schools - Geelong East, Lara, NewcombandWhittingtonprimaryschools and Western Heights Secondary Collegesignedupfortheprogramlastyear.
Supported by a partnership between GMHBA and Geelong Cats, the program focusesonhelpingstudentsbuildresilience,
emotional literacy and empathy, with Cats players helping deliver sessions across the schools.
Assistant principal Jordan Moran is Lara Primary School’s TRP ambassador. He said the program had been “brilliant” for students’wellbeing.
“You can definitely see the impact across the whole school… it’s been beneficial across the board,” Mr Moran said. “It’s a huge element of our social-emotional curriculum. It’s a way to teach our students how to regulate their emotions, how to feel theiremotionsbeforetheyregulate.
“If they’re able to identify those feelings, whether it’s anxiety or depression or anger, before the onset of a crisis, they’re able to
support themselves before getting to that breakingpoint.”
He said students’ self-reported perseverance metric had increased from 77 percentin2024to89percentthisyear.
TRP chief executive Ben Waterman said schools involved in the program were doing an outstanding job supporting their students.
“We’ve seen firsthand that those committed to implementing the program overthelongtermhaveachievedincredible outcomes for their students’ mental health andwellbeing,”hesaid.
Visit theresilienceproject.com.au/ monash-university-evaluation to view the study.
theirtemporarystatustopermanency,”she said.
“They’re friends, neighbours, people our children have gone to school with, and workmates, so they’re part of our society, andtheyneedtobetreatedequally.
“A lot of people don’t realise that this has happenedtothisgroupofpeople,andwhen they hear about it, they can’t understand why they’ve been allowed to be in this positionforsolong.”
The Queenscliff event forms part of an Australia-wide virtual walk throughout this month. Visit bigwalk4refugees.au for moreinformation.
Roadwork update at June forums
Geelong residents will have the chance to learn about the ongoing Armstrong Creek roadworks at two communityforumsthismonth.
The City of Greater Geelong will host two forums on Tuesday, June 17 at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library , with hour-long sessions at 11am and 7pm.
The forums, which will each offer a Q&A session, are intended to provide locals with insight into the roadworks and necessary road closures, including details on the collaborative planning between the City, Major Road Projects Victoria andtheDepartmentofTransportand Planning.
CharlemontWardcouncillorEmma Sinclair encouraged residents to attendthesessions.
She said attendees would learn about the work being done to deliver the roads the community wants with theleastimpactpossible.
“Wewanttoupdateresidentsonthe road closure process, why works are being staged, how we are managing all works in the area and answer questions,”CrSinclairsaid.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj acknowledged the disruption caused by roadworks but emphasised their long-termbenefits.
“We understand that roadworks can be frustrating, especially in fast-growing areas like Armstrong Creek. These roadworks deliver essential upgrades to ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with the needsofourgrowingcommunity.”
Lara PS students Harvey Basselot-Hall and Sofia Foti with Geelong Cats players Mark Connor, Xavier Ivisic (rear), Jack Bowes and Connor O’Sullivan. (Ivan Kemp) 482820_06
Eight honoured for service
Eight Greater Geelong men were recognised with Medals of the Order of Australia (OAM) and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) on Monday June 9 as part of the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Dr John (Jack) Ayerbe OAM
DoctorJohn(Jack)Ayerbehasspentmostof his working life caring for sick and injured animals and positively contributing to veterinaryscience.
The Newtown veterinarian was recognised for his years of hard work and dedication with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) during this year’s King’s BirthdayHonours.
“I have always believed that it’s a privilege to be a veterinarian and I’m very lucky, so I was shocked and stunned to receivethehonour,”MrAyerbesaid.
Mr Ayerbe said he had “no idea what a vet was” when he was younger and that he originally wanted to be a lion tamer as he usedtolovegoingtothecircus.
“Atonepoint,Iwentandstayedonafarm in Gippsland with friends of my parents, and one night there was a cow which was downwithmilkfever,”hesaid.
“Thefarmerinjecteditwithcalcium,and I stayed with it all night. That was really when I realised that being a vet was what Iwantedtodo.”
Mr Ayerbe started the Newtown Veterinary Clinic, where he still works as a consultant, and has worked across many animal-related organisations like the Australian Veterinary Association and RSPCAVictoria.
Bill McFarlane OAM
The name ‘Bill McFarlane’ is synonymous with racing in Geelong.
Mr McFarlane received an OAM on MondayJune9forservicestotheGeelong Racing Club of which he was made a life member in 1993 and has a function room named after him.
He was on the committee from 1979 to 2019, was chair from 1990 to 2004 and treasurer.
Also a life member of Geelong St Patrick’s Racing Club, Mr McFarlane was secretary there from 1973 to 2010.
He has been vice-president of the Old Port Phillip Racing Association and is a member of the Victorian Racing Club.
Mr McFarlane was given the Tony Shanahan Award for Services to Country Racing in 2024 and the George Hanlon Medal, Geelong Thoroughbred Club. And while racing has been a huge part of Mr McFarlane’s life, his OAM is for services to Geelong.
He has been involved with St Mary of the Angels Parish, St Joseph’s Nursing Home and Sacred Heart College Geelong.
He has been a St Mary of the Angels Parish Austin Healey Award winner for meritorious service, has an Australian Defence Medal and National Service Medal.
MrMcFarlanewasafoundationmember and coach of Newtown Little League Football and former vice-pPresident of Old Port Phillip Racing Association and treasurer at St Gabriel’s Monastery, Geelong.
Roger Sykes OAM
FormermayoroftheCityofSouthBarwon RogerSykesreceivedaMedaloftheOrder of Australia for his contributions to the community through a wide range of organisations.
Mr Sykes, 84, began volunteering for the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in 1958 withtheGeelongWestBrigade.Heserved in a number of roles with the Geelong West Brigade, including as fundraiser, committee member and chair. He transferred to the Belmont Brigade in 1989, where he also joined the committee as member and chair. He remains a memberofthebrigadetothisday.
In 1993 he was elected as councillor of the City of South Barwon, becoming mayorin1991.
Mr Sykes also started his family transport business, Sykes Transport, in 1959, retiring as managing director in 1998andhandingoverthereinstohisson David.
Upon retiring, he transferred his passionforvehiclestotheWesternDistrict Historic Vehicles Club, joining that same year.Hejoinedtheclub’scommitteefrom 2003 to 2015, serving as president from 2011to2013.
In 2005 Mr Sykes was inducted to the National Road Transport/Shell Rimula HallofFame,andin2018hewasawarded theCFA’s60YearMedal.
Dr Stephen Bolsin OAM
Doctor Stephen Bolsin helps improve the quality of life of people in need after starting his career in the United Kingdom many years ago.
The Newtown man was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) during this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for his service to medicine as an anaesthetist.
Mr Bolsin said it was “a bit of a surprise and a great honour” to be acknowledged for his work and that one of his biggest career highlights was becoming a paediatricandadultcardiacanaesthetist.
“For me that (anaesthetics) was just the perfect speciality and I’ve never really fallen out of love with that anaesthesia. It was a career choice that I’ve never regretted,” he said.
“My original plan had been to live with and bring up my family in the UK, but we ended up moving to Australia, and I’m very proud to have brought up two very strong Australian children.
“I’m intrigued by the interaction of drugswiththephysiologyofthebodyand that the anaesthetics were able to control respiration, blood pressure, heart rate and all the things that they needed to.”
Mr Bolsin has worked across organisations like the Bristol Royal Infirmary, The University of Melbourne and Barwon Health’s University Hospital Geelong.
Dr Charles Corke AM
Dr Charles Corke has served the Geelong community for over three decades as an intensive care specialist at University Hospital.
On Monday, June 9 he was recognised for his significant contribution to medicine, being awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of the King’sBirthdayHonours.
Born in the UK and arriving in Australiain1985,DrCorkewasdirectorof University Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit from 1991 to 2008, where he still works today.
An associate professor at Deakin University’s Faculty of Health, he has writtenbookssuchashismostrecenttitle, Handing Over: Reflections and Advice to YoungDoctors.
DrCorkesaidwhiletheinitialattraction of medicine was technology and science, overtimehediscoveredhisrealpassions.
“As time’s gone on it’s communication, and the ethics of communication, that I find more interesting and challenging,” Dr Corke said. “What I really love is teaching the next generation, with a particular focus on patient-centered care andshareddecision-making.
“Butofcourse,actuallytreatingpatients has always been immensely satisfying, to makethingsbetterforpeoplewhoareina difficultsituation.”
DrCorke’sworkonpatient-centredcare led to him serving as deputy chair of the Voluntary Assisted Dying review board from2019to2024.
Barry Solomon OAM
Barry Solomon’s family have had a significant impact on Geelong since arrivingintheregioninthelate1800s.
Mr Solomon, now in his 90s, was honoured on the King’s Birthday with the Medal of the Order of Australia for his servicetothecommunityofGeelong.
A former president and still-active member of the Rotary Club of Geelong West, Mr Solomon has volunteered with numerous organisations in the region, including Geelong Hospital Board, the National Trust and Geelong and District AmbulanceServices.
Mr Solomon said he was humbled and extremelyhonouredbytheaward.
“It is a great honour, but I immediately thought of the numerous people that I work with who don’t get recognised… it seemsunfairinaway,”MrSolomonsaid.
Helping to raise money for the construction of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre in the 1970s was the most satisfying thing he had been part of, Mr Solomonsaid.
“Seeingitgrowfromabsolutelynothing to what it is today, it gives me a great deal ofpleasure,”hesaid.
Brian Cook AM
Brian Cook did not know what he wanted to do until he was in his 20s, leading him down a career path of success.
The Torquay man followed the call of Australian rules football and, close to 40 years later, has a resume full of roles across sport, business and community and been recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) during this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.
“In the industry of football, you meet great people all the time, and they help youalongthejourney,soIwanttoshareit (OAM) with them,” he said.
“It’s hard to explain how you feel, but it’samixtureofknowingthatyou’vedone some really good things in your life, but you also know that you’ve learned a lot from so many other people.
“I just love continually meeting good people through footy as it’s a team game and you meet so many people who put themselves second and the team first, and that’s the nature of the industry.”
Mr Cook’s roles span across many organisations, including the Western Australian Football Commission and Geelong Football Club, along with Wombat’s Wish, Deakin University, Give Where You Live, and Barwon Health.
Dr David Iser OAM
Dr David Iser was awarded the Medal of theOrderofAustraliaaspartofthisyear’s King’s Birthday Honours for service to medicine.
Dr Iser began working as a GP in South Gippsland in 1981, but he and his wife recently relocated to Barwon Heads to join his daughter’s Barwon Heads Family Practice.
He has since fallen in love with the town and the region.
“I’m very fortunate, I have some wonderful patients,” Dr Iser said.
“I’ve really got to know quite a few people in the town, and it’s beautiful to have a little spot like this to work from.”
Over his career Dr Iser has taken on many extraneous roles, such as senior lecturer at the Monash School of Rural HealthinSouthGippslandandconsultant on the Wind Turbine Parliamentary Committee.
He has spent two years working at remote aboriginal health facilities in Tennant Creek and Katherine, regularly returning to work there for short stints.
Dr Iser said one of the most satisfying projects he had been part of was the health precinct in South Gippsland, which now has a hospital, aged care facility and community health centre.
He said he had “really loved” teaching medical students.
“I’m still in touch with many students from the past, and in fact, many of them actually sent me congratulations (for the OAM), which is really nice.”
Tales without limits
By Matt Hewson
For the second year, senior students at Northern Bay College will present an exhibition focused on the experiences of refugees.
The college will hold community event Freedom Without Borders at its Goldsworthy campus for Refugee Week on Monday,June23.
The exhibition will feature a series of art installations and a short film festival, with all works created by senior Northern Bay students from culturally and linguistically diversebackgrounds.
Students Mohammad Husseini and Rezai Rehman were involved in last year’s exhibition Stories Without Borders as artistsandhosts.
Both of their families, originally from Afghanistan, were forced to flee first to Pakistan, then to Australia, due to war and violence.
Mohammad said he was keen to get involved again after his experience with lastyear’sexhibition.
“Whenwesharedourspeechattheevent last year I think it really opened many eyes to what ‘refugee’ actually means,” Mohammadsaid.
“When talking about it to other people that are not familiar with refugees, they can really understand the concept of why we move from one country to another… leaving our home, leaving our families behindandeverything.”
Education support worker Brandon Dallow,thestaffmemberbehindlastyear’s event, is again coordinating this month’s exhibition.
Given nearly one third of the college’s
students come from a refugee background, Mr Dellow said the event was all about showcasing “the stories and the journeys of students at Northern Bay that might not necessarilybeheard”.
Rezai thanked Mr Dellow for his support
andencouragement.
“He really motivated us to pursue this, to share our stories with others and show the struggle of refugees, to showcase the challenges we face and the opportunities thatAustraliahasbroughtforus.”
Demand for free TAFE soars
People across Geelong can continue accessing Free TAFE courses, with demandgrowingacrosstheregion.
More than 5,775 enrolments in Free TAFE across the Geelong region, but 21,000 early childcare workers and 70,000nurseswerestillneededacross Australiainthenext10years.
Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said it was important to celebrate the program’s success while looking ahead to what further progresscouldbemade.
“Throughout the campaign, I spoke with hundreds of Free TAFE students and their families who said this programisagame-changer,”shesaid.
“We know Free TAFE is working for thousands of locals across our region, and it’s opening the door of opportunity for people to lead fulfilling lives. More than six in ten Free TAFE places have been taken up bywomenandoneinthreebystudents in regional and remote Australia and this uptake of free TAFE reflects how muchthisprogramisneeded.”
Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles said Free TAFE was “here to stay” and “shouldn’t be taken forgranted”.
“The Free TAFE policy has opened doors for hundreds of thousands of Australians, including thousands here in Geelong,” he said. “It’s a strongfoundationbutweknowthere’s always more to do, if we want every Australian to get the skills they want, forthejobsweneed.”
The West Gate Tunnel will transform travel from Geelong to Melbourne when it opens at the end of the year. You will be able to enter the new tunnel from the West Gate Freeway near Williamstown Road and travel quicker to destinations such as universities, hospital and sports events. Drive the West Gate Tunnel through our driving simulator at
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Northern Bay Year 11 students Rezai Rehman and Mohammad Husseini. (Ivan Kemp) 483059_01
Guinea pigs on show
By Jena Carr
The Mega Guinea Pig Pet Show is back in Geelong for a squeaking good time full of friendly competition and informative activities.
Australia’s oldest guinea pig club, The Cavy Council of Victoria (CCV), will host its fourth annual show on Sunday, June 15, at the 2nd Geelong Scouts Hall from 10am to 4pm.
CCV vice president Michael Carter said everyone was welcome to come along to the show and enjoy its “friendly and fun atmosphere”.
The beauty of these animals is that they are a gentle animal and an ideal children’s pet
- Michael Carter
“Whilstit’sashowingandacompetition, it’s a friendly environment. Everyone has fun and learns something,” he said.
“It gives us an opportunity to talk about responsible pet ownership and answer some common questions that we might get about their health, housing, feeding, or handling.
“People can bring along their pet, enter them into a class and have some fun, but it also provides us an opportunity for members of the public to come along and get some education on the animals.”
MrCartersaidtheshowallowedfamilies to learn more about guinea pigs and could helppeopledeterminewhethertheanimal would make the right fit as a pet.
“There are about 47 to 48 recognised breedsinAustralia,andwehave43ofthem here in Victoria. Most of those will be on display in our members show during the day,” he said. “The beauty of these animals isthattheyareagentleanimalandanideal children’s pet, but you still get common
questions because some people have never had one before.”
The show will feature 20 special pet classes that guinea pigs can be entered in to, and food, merchandise, and animals will be available for adoption from registered breeders.
Gardens spaces open to ideas
Individuals and community groups can now apply to bring their ideas for eventsattheGeelongBotanicGardens tolife.
The City of Greater Geelong has openedtheonlinesubmissionprocess for expressions of interest (EOIs) for licence agreements to use spaces at the site for community-focused activities that align with the gardens’ missionandvalues.
TheCityhasidentified12individual sites of up to 600 square metres that might be used under a 12-month licence.
Councillor Trent Sullivan encouraged locals to submit their ideas.
“Whether it’s educational workshops, wellness activities, or cultural programs, we want to hear ideas that reflect the diversity and creativity of our community,” Cr Sullivan said. “This is a chance to bring new life to the gardens while honouring its heritage and environmentalsignificance.”
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said
“We’re looking for creative, respectful uses of this beautiful space that will draw people in and deepen their connectionwiththegardens.”
“This is about enhancing community wellbeing while protecting the integrity of one of our city’smosttreasuredgreenspaces.”
Expressions of Interest open close at 5pm on Tuesday, July 1. Applicants mustbeaged18andover.
CCV member Arabella Balasz-Ashman with her guinea pigs Fizzarolli, Florence, Squash and Piggly Squat. (Ivan Kemp) 483506_04
Gates removed for safety
Gates will soon be taken away from Torquay’s Banyul-Warri Fields to make it a safer place for everyone.
Surf Coast Shire Council will remove gates from Grenville and Polworth ovals along with its three soccer pitches on June 16 to prevent unsupervised dogs from causing further damage to playing surfaces.
Community Life general manager DamianWaightsaidsportwastheprimary
purpose for Banyul-Warri Fields’ ovals and pitches and that the current surface condition had led to multiple injuries and complaints.
“The planned removal of the gates does not change the current regulations in place for using the sportsgrounds,” he said.
“It also brings Banyul-Warri Fields into line with every other sporting reserve in the shire, as none are fully enclosed with
Volunteer for critical care
Barwon Health Foundation is looking for more volunteers to help out during one of thebiggestfundraisingappealsoftheyear.
The Critical Care Appeal Weekend will occur from June 20 to 23 to raise funds for lifesaving medical equipment for Barwon Health’s critical care departments at University Hospital Geelong.
Geelong’sJasminHepburnwillvolunteer withmumHildaVanbaarduringthisyear’s appeal. She said volunteering was good for mentalhealthandencouragedeveryoneto get involved.
“I want my own kids one day to grow up seeing that community matters. Plus, volunteering is a lovely activity for both mum and I to share together,” she said.
“I had my kids at Barwon Health, and I wanted to repay some of what they did for me in the hospital. It all started with the Christmas wrapping two weeks before my daughter was born.
“It’s a good community thing to do, and I’m looking at surgery fairly soon, so it’s
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another thing that I can do to give back my time... and mum is doing it to support me.”
Barwon Health Foundation executive director Zoe Waters said donating an hour or two of time helped the foundation be there for the community.
“There’s not a person in our region who won’t be touched by the work of Barwon Health at some stage in their life,” she said.
“With your help, we can give Barwon Health’s Critical Care teams the vital equipment they need to continue saving lives swiftly, precisely and with the best possible outcomes.”
Visit barwonhealthfoundation.org.au/ events/cca for more information and sign up as a volunteer.
Barwon Health Foundation’s Critical Care Appeal volunteers Jasmin Hepburn and her mother Hilda Vanbaar outside the foundation’s office.
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pedestrian gates.”
Mr Waight said there were plans to reinstate the gate on the south-eastern end of Grenville Oval closest to Merrijig Drive, which was not initially removed by council, despite other gates being removed.
“We understand the majority are managing their pets responsibly, however there are people who are not properly supervising their dogs,” he said.
“Dogs are still welcome to be off leash outside of organised sport/training or preparation times, provided they’re under effective control.
“The planned removal of the gates promotes responsible dog ownership by making it necessary for dogs to be kept under effective control while off leash.”
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/BWF for more information.
Challenging prostate cancer
Barwon Heads’ Paul Saunders is stepping out to raise money for prostate cancer research and support Men’s Health Week. He speaks with Jena Carr about the challenge and his journey following his own diagnosis.
No matter how careful anyone is, cancer can still hit at any time, which is something Paul Saunders is all too familiar with.
The Barwon Heads man had been getting regular blood tests since he turned 50 to check for any early signs of health concerns.
For many years, there was nothing to be worried about. That was until a blood test five years ago at 63 showed abnormal PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels, which is a common indicator for prostate cancer.
“In November 2020, results from a biopsy showed that I had a very aggressive type of prostate cancer and that it was recommended that I have surgery as soon as possible,” Paul said.
“In early December of that year, I was in St John of God Geelong Hospital for three days and had my prostate removed during afive-houroperation,andItookquiteafew weeks to recover from that.
“Then,in about March or April 2021, doctors wanted to do a scan to see if they had gotten rid of the cancer, but it showed that there was still some cancer in the lymph nodes around my pelvic area.
“So, I had a course of radiation every day for about 10 days in a row, and then they let that settle down for a few months before they did another scan.
Traditionally, men have not been good about going to the doctor ... just a simple 10 minutes with the doctor that could save your life
- Paul Saunders
“That showed that the three main tumours in the lymph nodes had been destroyed by the radiation, but there were still a lot of little ones spread around my body, including one up near my shoulder.
“They couldn’t treat those ones with radiation because they were too small, so I started on a course of medication towards the end of 2021.”
The medication was initially successful until the end of 2022, when Paul’s PSA levels started rising again. Over the next three years, different medications and oral chemotherapy tablets have helped keep those levels stable.
“I’m going good at the moment and there’s been no change for a few months in the PSA readings, which has been under one. They say that if it’s under about four, then it’s normal,” he said.
“Mine went up to nine before I had the surgery, and now it’s under one. So, the drugs that I’m on are keeping it very suppressed.
“Thesideeffectsareprettyannoying,but it’s not really debilitating and doesn’t stop me from doing most things. It does make meverytiredandmoresusceptibletocolds and coughs.
“My wife and I have a strong Christian faith, so even though it was a shock to get the cancer, it wasn’t devastating news becauseweknowthatourlivesareinGod’s hands, which was very reassuring.”
Paul’s original cancer diagnosis was quite a surprise for his wife of 46 years, Liz, who has been by his side throughout every diagnosis, surgery, and appointment.
The couple have had “three beautiful daughters” together and share fond memories of them getting married and having their own children, making Paul and Liz grandparents to seven grandchildren.
“It was a shock, not so much that he had something, but that it was so aggressive, and it was a really big operation,” Liz said.
“He’s been so diligent and better at going to the doctor than I am. He will always go every 12 months to have a general health checkup.
“There are all different sorts of prostate cancer, and some you can live with that doesn’t impact you at all, and others are more aggressive types.
“Unfortunately, Paul’s cancer is an aggressive type that can’t be cured, and he hastolivewithit.Hopefullythedrugskeep it under control, but you don’t really know how long they’ll be effective for.”
Throughout Men’s Health Week, from June 9 to 15, Paul will walk 50km to raise funds for Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia(PCFA)throughtheWalkforHim challenge, with Liz accompanying him along the way.
The Australia-wide challenge fundraises for prostate cancer research, awareness initiativesandsupportservices.Withinthe first 48 hours of setting the challenge, Paul surpassed his original $1000 goal.
“TakingpartinWalkforHimreallyhelps raise funds and awareness for Australia’s most diagnosed cancer,” Paul said.
“Thechallengeisalsoagreatopportunity to get the message out to people that it is a simple test that could save your life.
“I’ve been blown away by the support that I’ve already received, and I hope to raise some more funds and awareness of prostate cancer.
“It is a good and worthy cause that has affected me personally, so if they (PCFA) can get some money for research and to help support survivors, that would be great.”
Paul said it was important for every man to get checked as soon as anything seemed wrongasthereisabetterchanceoftreating it if detected early.
“I had no symptoms at all when I was diagnosed, and I was quite healthy and active... It’s very important that men are awareoftheirhealthandcandosomething about it,” he said.
“I know quite a few men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer and had theirprostateremoved,andthatwasit.But for me, it had already spread by the time it was found.
“Traditionally, men have not been good about going to the doctor and had that sort
of tough attitude of not needing a doctor. But it’s just a simple 10 minutes with the doctor that could save your life.
“Myadvicetoanyoneinasimilarposition to me is to communicate with family and friends. Don’t try and carry the burden on your own and involve your partner in the
CREATING A CLEVER AND CREATIVE FUTURE FOR GREATER GEELONG
HOMEGROWN COMPOST POWERS GREENER PARKS AND GARDENS
We’re celebrating the success of our locally produced compost, which is enriching gardens and green spaces across the region – all thanks to your green bin efforts.
Made from garden organics collected in green bins and scarified grass from local sports ovals, the compost is a shining example of the circular economy in action.
The Geelong West Community Garden has embraced the compost, resulting in vibrant plants and an abundance of crops.
You can purchase our Geelong-made compost at local garden centres. For more information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ GardenOrganics2
discussions as it’s good to have someone there to listen.”
Paul had completed 18km of the challenge and raised more than $1900 ny Thursday, June 12. Visit walkforhim.org. au/fundraisers/paulsaunders for more updates or to donate.
Women in Street Art program EOIs open
We are calling for Expressions of Interest from street artists across Victoria to participate in the Women in Street Art (WiSA) program.
The program will amplify the contribution of women in public art, while also addressing broader societal discussions around gendered representation.
Submissions close at 5.00pm on Monday 23 June, and must include artwork examples representing the artist’s original work and reflect artistic excellence, innovation and originality.
For more information or to submit your EOI, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ WiSAEOI2
Mayor Kontelj OAM with Cr Sinclair, Cr Wilkinson, Cr Story AM RFD, and Geelong West Community Garden committee members Rosemary Nugent OAM and Matt Lane.
Paul Saunders will walk 50km to raise money for prostate cancer, with help from wife Liz. (Ivan Kemp) 483070_04
Planning for a healthy future
Barwon Health has released a five-year strategy to ensure it operates sustainably intothefuture.
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024-30 outlines Barwon Health’s plan to reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to a healthier and more sustainableregion.
Inthestrategy’sforeword,BarwonHealth chief executive Frances Diver recognises that climate change has emerged as the “most significant threat to global public health” and states “it is imperative for us to recognise this pressing reality and take proactive measures to care not only for our communitybutalsoourplanet”.
The strategy outlines the work Barwon Health is already undertaking, such as workingtowardnetzeroinpartnershipwith BarwonWaterandGeelongPort,optimising energy and water efficiency, using a fleet of electric vehicles and engaging in a comprehensive recycling and resource
recoveryprogram.
It then details Barwon Health’s six strategic priorities moving forwardleadership; energy, water and buildings; waste and chemicals; pharmaceuticals; purchasing food; and transportation - and howitwillmeasure successinthoseareas.
Ms Diver expressed the importance of a clearlyarticulatedplanforthefuture.
“This strategy is our commitment to embedding environmental sustainability across our operations, without compromising, and indeed while enhancing, health outcomes for our community,”shesaid.
“Wethankourteamsandpartnerswhose advocacy and expertise have helped shape this strategy. Achieving our goals will require ongoing collaboration, innovation and determination. This is a collective effort,andonethatwillbenefitnotonlyour health service, but our entire community andenvironment.”
Painting the bandages red
Blood and plasma donors will be easier to spot this National Blood DonorWeekwithnewredbandages.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood permanently replaced its white arm bandages with the Life is the Reason bandagetorecognisetheimportance of donors during the national week fromJune13to19.
SpokespersonEmilyGranlandsaid the new branded bandages aimed to promote discussions about blood donations and encouraged more peopletobecomedonors.
“I would like to thank all the blood, plasma and platelet donors in Geelong for their ongoing kindness andgenerosity,”shesaid.
“There are still around 300 appointments available to donate at Lifeblood’sGeelongDonorCentreon RyrieStreetinthenexttwoweeks.
“A blood donation appointment takesanhour,butitcangivesomeone the rest of their life and a new blood donorisneededeveryfiveminutesin Australia.”
Acting chief executive Cath Stone said there were many “incredible” reasonswhypeopledonate.
“We need people talking and thinking about blood and plasma donationandencouragingeachother torolluptheirsleeves,”shesaid.
“We know that branded post-donation bandages are a great way to start conversations and boost awarenessaboutblooddonation.”
(Front) Barwon Health’s Rebecca Leonard, Frances Diver, Kylie McIntyre and Dr Mike Forrester with (rear) Department of Health’s Vanora Mulvena and Geelong Sustainability’s David Spear. (Supplied)
Counselling and behaviour support for positive change
Emotional well-being and behavioural stability are important for adults and children alike, and for the general communityandpeoplewithdisabilities.
Many individuals face challenges that stem from disability, past experiences, emotionalstruggles,ordifficultymanaging behaviours. Counselling, play therapy, and behaviour support are kinds of allied healththatcanassist.
Counselling offers a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences, helping them gain insight into how these factors influence their behaviour. It allows individuals to express themselves freely, process difficult emotions, and develop healthycopingskills.
Behaviour support focuses on practical strategiestoencouragepositivechangesin dailylife.Individualscanlearnbetterways to navigate their environment, manage their reactions, and foster healthier interactionswithothers.
Counselling and behaviour support can workintandemtohelpindividualsdevelop coping skills and enhance relationships anddailyfunctioning.
Play therapy and behaviour support
Play therapy and behaviour support can play a crucial role in fostering emotional andbehaviouralwell-being.
Play therapy can be particularly beneficialforchildrenandindividualswith cognitive or developmental challenges, creatingasafeandengagingwaytoexpress emotions, process experiences, and developsocialskills.
Through structured play activities, individuals can communicate their
thoughtsandfeelingsinacomfortableway. This therapeutic approach is especially effective in helping individuals who struggle with verbal expression or have experiencedtrauma.
Playtherapycanformpartofabehaviour support intervention designed to increase positive behavioural changes and reduce challengingbehaviours.
By implementing structured interventions tailored to an individual’s specific needs, behaviour support helps individuals develop effective coping mechanisms and social interaction skills. It promotes independence and self-regulation, which are essential for successfulday-to-dayliving.
Barwon OT provides allied health
services(occupationaltherapy,psychology, counselling, social work, play therapy, dietetics) to the general community and individuals and families affected by disabilities.
Call 0490 972 201, or visit barwonoccupationaltherapy.com
Far left: Play therapist Dani can help through structured play activities.
Left: Dilkie is a counsellor and helps individuals develop coping skills and enhance relationships and daily functioning.
Shindig at the Celtic Festival
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Portarlington’s National Celtic Folk Festival on the King’s Birthday long weekend.
Musicians at the Sessions Bar, and Scottish dancers, including Lior Fillipi (far right) provided entertainment.
Louise O’Riordan with her daughter Clodagh, and Emily MacSporran, braved the wet conditions.
Above: Ceoltoiri Naarm peform. RIght: Dan Whelan - winner of the national piping competition.
Josh Goldsmith and Nikki Beaumont.
Left: Twins Christopher and Andrew Stanley with their uncle Jay Stanley. Right: Musicians at the Sessions Bar. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 482810
Kerryn Sullivan with her son Connell.
Left and above: Musicians at the Sessions Bar.
Youth Artists of the Year, Apolline comprising Tess Hickey on cello, Laura Heaney on fiddle and Luisa Hickey on bass.
David and Kiara Nolan with their niece Cassie.
Left: Bush Gothic: Jenny Thomas on piano and fiddle, Dan Witton on bass and Chris Lewis on drums. Centre: Shona Girgis. Right: Hand bagpipe player Ceoltoiri Naarm.
Bodhran player Ceoltoiri Naarm.
Tin whistle player Ceoltoiri Naarm.
Singer Ceoltoiri Naarm.
Acoustic tour a milestone
By Matt Hewson
A decade ago Conrad Sewell’s life changed forever with the release of hit single Firestone.
Written and sung by Sewell, the track was released in December 2014 by NorwegianproducerKygo,whohadshotto international fame the year before with his remix of Ed Sheeran’s I See Fire.
Firestone became a top five single across Europe, charting at number one in Czech Republic, Hungary, Lebanon, Norway and Poland, going multi-platinum in Australia.
Sewell soon found himself supporting Ed Sheeran and Maroon Five for their respective 2015 Australian tours, featuring on on NBC’s Today show, winning ARIA’s 2015 Song of the Year for his single Start Again and featuring on a Coca-Cola ad campaign.
Four years later Sony released his debut album Life, which peaked at number one on ARIA’s Australian Albums chart.
In 2025 Sewell is celebrating with the Firestone 10th Anniversary Acoustic Sessions, a nation-wide tour of regional Australia.
“My career launched 10 years ago, as far as the public’s concerned, with Firestone, and that song in particular changed my life, took me around the world and created this fan base,” Sewell said.
“So this is an opportunity to get back on the road and say thank you to everybody, and play all these songs in a really stripped back form.
“That’s how I wrote them, essentially; pianoandacousticguitars.Thefirstalbum, and especially Firestone, it was a piano
ballad when I first wrote it.” OriginallybookedasatourofNewSouth Wales and Queensland, shows throughout Victoria, Northern Territory, Western
Conrad Sewell celebrates 10 years since the release of hit single Firestone at the Eureka Hotel on July 4. (Supplied)
AustraliaandTasmaniawereaddedinJuly andAugustafter“overwhelming”turnouts for the shows in May.
Part two of the tour kicks off at Geelong’s
Eureka Hotel on July 4, featuring Sewell accompanied by a violinist and pianist.
For Sewell, who comes from a family of musicians and has been gigging in pubs, bars and smaller venues since he was a teenager, the regional tour is a return to where it all began.
“That’s one thing hated about when I became successful, I was used to playing three times a week at pubs and being able to do what I love,” he said.
“It got to the point where, especially in this country, you tour and it’s like five dates, then that’s it. Then you’re just doing media stuff.
“You’re not actually getting to do what you love because you can’t tour that much. Youcan’tdoacapitalcitytoureverycouple of months.
“I really like it because I can just be myself, talk to the audience… it feels like I’m with a bunch of friends and everyone’s just enjoying themselves.”
Sewell, who now has two children, is “still writing every day”, but left Sony last year to pursue music independently. He said new music was “right around the corner”.
“There’s a bunch of collaborations incoming that I can’t wait for everyone to hear,” he said.
“I’m working with artists from dance music,hip-hopandeverythingin-between.
“The next release is with 360 for his upcoming album, the song is called Someone Else’s Dime, I can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve cooked up.”
Conrad Sewell is at the Eureka Hotel on Friday, July 4. Visit conradsewellmusic. com for tickets and more information.
The Guide
TRAVELS WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE AND SIR DAVID SUCHET
SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm
Long before she invented the “whodunnit” and revolutionised the murder mystery genre, Agatha Christie embarked on an epic world tour in 1922. The MissMarpleand Poirot journeyed across the British Empire to see Southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, even making a cheeky stop in Hawaii. Having spent more than two decades playing her Belgian detective Poirot on-screen, Sir David Suchet (pictured) wishes he had met the writer, but following in her footsteps to understand the young woman she was is the next best thing. His five-part adventure begins tonight in Southern Africa, where Christie found inspiration for TheManintheBrownSuit
Friday, June 13
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PICK OF THE WEEK
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Olympians, comedians, news presenters and podcasters abound as a truly stellar line-up of celebrities make their way into the Dancingwith ballroom tonight for a new season of shimmies, sashays and spins. Gold Logie winner Rebecca Gibney, comic Shaun TheBachelorhost Osher Günsberg and swimming legend Susie
O’Neill are among the 12 famous faces undertaking reality TV’s ultimate test. It’s taken weeks of intense training, litres of spray tan and metres of sequinned fabric, but they’re finally ready to show off their fancy footwork and strut their stuff for judges Craig Revel Horwood, Helen Richey, Sharna Burgess and Mark Wilson.
TIPPING POINT
AUSTRALIA: REDEMPTION
Nine, Monday, 4.30pm
DOC Seven, Tuesday, 9pm
After losing eight years’ worth of memories, it’s been a long road to recovery for Dr Amy Larsen (Molly Parker, pictured) in the first season of this remarkable medical drama, based on a true story. Dr Larsen has been rebuilding her personal and professional lives all season long, and now in the penultimate episode, she’s finally allowed to practice medicine again without supervision. However, she faces a complicated situation when her first patient is Randy (Law&Order:SVU’s Demore Barnes), the father of her protégé, TJ (Patrick Walker). Meanwhile, after Dr Richard Miller (Scott Wolf) learns that Larsen has been asking about the Dixon case, the desperate doctor takes steps to try and contain the truth.
For every lucky winner who leaves a quiz show with a handsome chunk of change or shiny new washer-dryer combo, there’s a handful of contestants left wondering what could have been if they’d just got one more answer right, or, in the case of Tipping , if a counter had landed even a millimetre more favourably. This evening, three fortunate season one players get a second tilt at game show glory when they are invited back for a shot at redemption. Steve, Sonya and Lily (pictured, from left, with host Todd Woodbridge) all took a deal and risked their prize money in Jackpot Temptation the first time around, going home empty handed. Can one of them rewrite history and triumph over the TippingPointmachine?
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.05 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Madlv, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Ireland’s Historic Gardens. (R) 10.00 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 11.05 Canada’s National Parks. (PGa) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Mal) Investigations intensify. 9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
10.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.20 ABC Late News.
11.35 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles. (Premiere, PGa) 8.25 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGa, R) 9.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGa, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie. (PG, R) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 6. 1.25 The Head. (Madlv) 3.20 The World From Above. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.15 Where Are You Really From? 2.45 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Vegas: The
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 14. Hawthorn v Adelaide. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 12.50 Nurses. (Ma, R) A cancer patient undergoes brain surgery.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.25 Play School. 12.20pm Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Walking With Dinosaurs. 10.45 Late Programs.
Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal SOS Australia. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 House Of Wellness. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Wildlife ER. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.
9.35 MOVIE: Something Borrowed. (2011, Mls, R) After her 30th birthday, a single woman finds herself secretly falling for her best friend’s fiancé.
Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson.
11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project.
7.30 House Hunters Australia. Newlyweds decide the location for their first home.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGalv, R) Guests include Cate Blanchett. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Are You Being Served? 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Night My Number Came Up. (1955, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Titans v Manly
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Waterworld Africa. 11.00 Our Medicine. 12.05pm MOVIE: The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 2.40 Turn Up Respect. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Friday The 13th. (1980, MA15+) 11.05 Nula. 11.35 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. Midnight MOVIE: Abducted. (2020, M) 1.45 Turn Up Respect. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. NITV (34)
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Young Sheldon. Noon Innovation Nation. 12.15 MOVIE: Fatal Fiance. (2021, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Amsterdam. (2022, MA15+) 12.45am Below Deck. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 LEGO Friends: Heartlake Stories. 4.50 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.10 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Resto. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Car Club. 2.30 Desert Collectors.
2.30 ACO: Abel Selaocoe. 4.25 The Piano. (Final, PG, R)
5.25 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
6.00 Landline. (R) Hosted by Pip Courtney.
6.30 Australian Story: Nick Cave With Leigh Sales. (R) Nick Cave speaks to Leigh Sales. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGa) The Turners receive a surprising request.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mv, R) Barnaby and Nelson investigate when an unpopular local stable owner dies under suspicious circumstances.
10.05 Bergerac. (Final, Mlv, R) Bergerac must save his daughter. 10.55 Reunion. (Final, Malv, R) Brennan promises Carly he won’t leave her. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And Operation Deep Freeze. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 The Piano. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Nula. 2.45 Living Black. 3.15 First Australians. 4.15 Big Sky Girls. 4.35 Strait To The Plate. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Moko. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 The American Buffalo. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 10.15 First Nations Women’s Music Program. 11.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 7. Highlights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35
Undermining Nazis: Paris’ Secret Tunnels. (PGav, R) 4.35 American Candy. (PGl) 5.30 The U-Boat And The Rocket.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet: Southern Africa. (Premiere)
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Collectors And Collections (Anglesey Abbey, Mr Straw’s House, Killerton) (PG) Looks at Anglesey Abbey. 9.35 Alone Australia. (M, R) A look back at the season.
10.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 7. 12.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R) 1.35 Miniseries: Mayflies. (Mal, R) 3.45 The World From Above. (PGa, R) 4.15 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Hoarders. 2.25 The Story Of. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.05 Over The Black Dot. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Icons That Built The World. (Premiere) 10.10 Australia’s Health Revolution. 11.15 Spinal Destination. 12.15am Glastonbury Festival. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Aline. (2020, Ml, French, English) 3.00 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PGa, Japanese) 5.15 Tourism. (2017) 6.40 Paperback Hero. (1999, PGalsv) 8.35 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008, Mlsv) 11.40 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+sv) 2am Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+adlv) 4.40 Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Cup Day, Sportsbet Sandown Saturday and The Star Stradbroke Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A look at immigration, customs and quarantine.
7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff members of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 10.00 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006, MA15+lv, R) A detective negotiates with a gang holding the staff and customers of a Manhattan bank hostage. Denzel Washington, Clive Owen.
12.40 Nurses. (Ma, R) Nurse Hannah comforts an elderly man.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGal, R)
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6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Casey v Essendon. 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
NINE (8, 9)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Heats. 12.50 My Way. (R) 1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. 2.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals.
9.25 MOVIE: 27 Dresses. (2008, PGls, R) A woman is conflicted when she is invited to be in her sister’s wedding party because she is in love with the groom. Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman.
11.35 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R) A hopeless romantic falls in love. Yara Shahidi.
1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.55pm MOVIE: Barnacle Bill. (1957) 2.45 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 4.50 MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Semi-final. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) Midnight The First 48. 1.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Adelaide Equestrian Festival. 1.40 Seinfeld. 2.10 Jeopardy! UK. 3.10 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, M) 10.30 Ghost Hunters. 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Tracey and Antony must decide to stay or leave. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (R) Primrose and Brendon want to trade their suburban life for a home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 9.40 Airport 24/7. (PGal, R) A tarmac collision disrupts passengers. Border Force finds contraband. A mysterious plane lands unannounced. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) A man witnesses a murder through a video art installation. 11.40 FBI. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Return, Malv) Stella realises life in Mystery Bay isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
8.55 Little Disasters. (Premiere, Mal) A mother rushes her baby to the emergency room.
9.40 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mls, R) Drag queens travel across the Australian desert. Guy Pearce.
11.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Powerchair Football. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 4. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 5.25 The Misty Experiment: Secret Battle For The Ho Chi Minh Trail.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PG, R) 8.25 Queens Of Ancient Egypt: Cleopatra’s Daughter. (PGa, R) Takes a look at Cleopatra Selene. 9.25 The Zelensky Story. (Ml, R) A look at Volodymyr Zelensky. 10.25 Tassie Tiger On The Rocks. (PG, R) 11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 8. 1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.20 The World From Above. (R) 3.50 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Thomas And Friends: Sodor Sings Together. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Gruffalo’s Child. 5.45 Peter Rabbit. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Super Shark Highway. 10.25 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. Noon Away From Country. 3.00 Froth. 3.35 The Point. 4.35 First Nations Women’s Music Program. 5.25 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 6.30 Great Lakes Wild. 7.30 Our Medicine. 8.35 Uncharted With Alicia Keys. 10.20 MOVIE: Shaft. (2000, MA15+) 12.05am MOVIE: Mahana. (2016, M) 2.00
6am Morning Programs. Noon Black Comedy In America. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (Return) 10.10 Colosseum. Midnight WWE Legends. 12.55 Letterkenny. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 14. Port Adelaide v Melbourne.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return) Celebrities show off their dance skills. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living The High Life. (Madl) Police in the small towns and villages of Bedfordshire investigate a surge in drug use.
10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Hero To Hit Man – Lindsey Rose. (MA15+av, R) A look at killer Lindsey Rose. 12.00 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. 1pm Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.10 Better Homes. 4.10 Escape To The Country. 7.10 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Vicar Of Dibley. 1am Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
TEN
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Fish Forever. (PGl, R) 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 4.00 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II. (PGv, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (R) 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 GCBC.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (MA15+av) Piers Morgan interviews Levi King. 10.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) 11.40 9News Late.
12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Business Drive. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+) 11.10 The Closer. 12.10am The West Wing. 1.10 MOVIE: Man At The Top. (1973, M) 3.05 Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.15 Fake. (Ml) Joe fails to appear at a party with Birdie’s friends, claiming to be poisoned. Birdie makes a list of reasons she can trust Joe. 9.15 FBI. (Final, Mv) The team discovers a rogue terrorist group has infiltrated the FBI. Unsure of who to trust, they must work in the shadows to unmask the culprits threatening the New York field office. 11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Mighty Planes. 4.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Predator 2. (1990, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Marinette. (2023, Malsv) 3.05 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PGav) 6.00 Race. (2016, PGal) 8.30 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+als) 10.25 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023, MA15+av) 12.50am Titane. (2021, MA15+ansvw, French) 2.50 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+sv) 5.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.50 Innovation Nation. 12.05pm Seinfeld. 12.35 MOVIE: Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland. (2017, PG) 2.45 Jeopardy! UK. 3.45 MOVIE: Speechless. (1994, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Catwoman. (2004, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Batman Begins. (2005, M) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 2.05 Late Programs.
Monday, June 16
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 11.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Jane Austen: Rise Of A Genius. (Premiere, Ml) Chronicles the life of English novelist Jane Austen.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 2.55 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Malaga And Ronda. (PGal, R) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.
8.25 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) Michael Palin continues his epic road trip across Nigeria.
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) A young family moves into the castle when Queen Elizabeth II takes the throne.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Classified. (MA15+av) 11.30 Kin. (MA15+lv, R) 2.20 The World From Above. (R) 3.25 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 3.55 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.10 Dance Life. 10.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon France 24 English News. 12.30 The UnXplained. 2.10 Bamay. 2.30 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Toys That Built The World. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.10 Alone Australia. 11.15 Couples Therapy. 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Eden considers letting her dad back into her life.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Farmers Corey and Jack visit the family and friends of their remaining ladies and head out on final dates.
9.00 9-1-1. (Mav) Buck’s Halloween decorations become a little scarier than he had hoped.
11.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Malv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. 1pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Born To Kill? 12.10am Doc Martin. 1.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PGl, R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG,
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG) The teams battle for the final magic brick.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) Three of the AFL’s biggest stars talk about all the news on and off the field.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml)
12.05 100% Footy. (M)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.
10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 The Project. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Twice Round The Daffodils. (1962, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Recipes For Love And Murder. (Premiere) 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. (Return) 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Living Black. 9.05 Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. (Premiere) 10.10 MOVIE: The Furnace. (2020, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Batman Returns. (1992, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Matrix Revolutions. (2003, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Young Sheldon. 12.30 Below Deck. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.55 La Tenerezza. (2017, Malv, Italian) 2pm Tourism. (2017) 3.30 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PGahv) 5.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PGal) 7.30 Shayda. (2023, Mav) 9.40 Birth. (2004, MA15+as) 11.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+av) 1.50am All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+als) 3.45 Race. (2016, PGal)
Tuesday, June 17
ABC TV (2)
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. Replay. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.05 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 2.55 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PGav, R) 3.55 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R)
7.30.
8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs: Band Of Brothers. (PG)
8.50 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Builders. (R) Sir David Attenborough explores the Great Barrier Reef.
9.50 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R)
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Evacuation. (Malv, R) 12.45 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Camilla Franks.
8.30 Insight. Explores relationships that are considered taboo.
9.30 Dateline: The Narcolands. Looks at drug crime in the Netherlands.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 1.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 3.25 The World From Above. (R) 3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination
Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Dana gets a rude awakening.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Corey makes the heart-wrenching decision between his two favourite ladies.
9.00 Doc. (Ma) Amy, allowed to practice medicine again without supervision, struggles to diagnose TJ’s dad.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 Accused. (Mav) A jewellery store owner is put on trial.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.20 Planet Weird. 10.10 Late Programs.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG) The five teams build life-like model cars.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) A whiteout claims multiple casualties.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)
12.05 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.35 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
The Project. A look at the day’s news.
The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team searches for kidnapped victims.
10’s Late News.
The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.35am Below Deck. 1.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon France 24 English News. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Toys That Built The World. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.10 Dark Side Of The Cage. Midnight Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 1.40 Shoresy. 2.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Bargain Hunt. 12.55am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I’ve Gotta Horse. (1965) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Dalgliesh. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 Freddy And The Eighth. 12.35am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30
Wednesday, June 18
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 9.50 Australia
With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 10.50
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.50 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
9.25 Planet America. Chas and John look at the upcoming G7 Summit.
9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.30 QI. (PGs)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+a, R) 12.35 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.15 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.20 Doctor Who. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm My Family Matters. 2.00 Unsettled. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Piri’s Tiki Tour. 8.35 MOVIE: Lean On Me. (1989, M) 10.30 First Sounds. 10.45 Each And Every Day: Stories From Survivors. 11.50 Late Programs.
Mountain Vets. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Going Places. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute By Minute. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Titan submersible disaster.
9.10 The Veil. (MA15+v) Adilah reveals a secret to Imogen. Max must deal with the consequences of Emir’s arrival in Paris.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 My Brilliant Friend. (Mdlv) Elena neglects her daughters. 11.30 The Wall: The Orchard. (MA15+as, R) 2.00 The World From Above. (R)
3.30 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am
Morning Programs. 2.25pm Framed. 3.05 WorldWatch. 3.35 France24 International News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Toys That Built The World. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.50 MOVIE: Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (PGhv, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headlinegrabbing moments.
11.00 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v, R)
12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Seduction. (2021, MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG, R) 1.15 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 2. Queensland v New South Wales.
10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 2 of the State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) Mel is kidnapped.
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
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 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some People. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Yes, Prime Minister. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 The West Wing. 12.35am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs.
Noon MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, M) 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Young Sheldon. 12.30 Watch What Happens Live: Below Deck Sailing Yacht. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (PGv) Elsbeth faces a suspicious consultant while investigating the mysterious death of a college admissions officer. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) The team works with a local detective when an American businessman is gunned down in Bratislava. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Thursday, June 19
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The One That Got Away. (Mal, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.25 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (Premiere, PG)
8.50 Grand Designs Australia: Surry Hills. (PG, R) Hosted by Anthony Burke. 9.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Perth To Kalgoorlie
(PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 2.55 Living Black. (R) 3.25 Going Places. (PGaw, R) 3.55 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes. (Return, PGa)
8.30 7/7: The London Bombings: The Attack. (Premiere, Mal) Looks into the 2005 London bombing.
9.40 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Silence. (Premiere, MA15+a) 1.05 Pagan Peak. (Mav, R) 2.55 The World From Above. (R) 3.55 Welcome To My Farm. (PGa, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.15 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Stompem Ground. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 Bamay. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Moonbird. (Premiere) 9.30 MOVIE: Along Came A Spider. (2001, MA15+) 11.15 Who We Are In Sport. 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Insight. 3.25 WorldWatch. 3.55 France24 International News. 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 Over The Black Dot. 6.45 Travel Man. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Roswell: The First Witness. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Remote Danger. (2021, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 15. Fremantle v Essendon. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Raines. (Mahv) Raines’s ex-wife Sarah asks for his help.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10am Father Brown. 1.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: How To Win A Prince. (2023, PGa) Anna Hopkins, Ryan Bruce. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. 9.35 Under 19s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match news and analysis. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.20 Next Stop. 11.50 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mal) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Rugby League. Women’s Under-19s State Of Origin. Qld v NSW. 7.30 Paramedics. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 TBA. 10.30 Panic 9-1-1. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Airport 24/7. (PGa) Dan deals with holiday passenger numbers. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) The team uncovers a sinister case concerning hundreds of underage students. Silva pleads for leniency for a suspect. 9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 9.55 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 BBL/WBBL Draft. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PG) 11.10 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, M) 2am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Gold. (2016, Ml) 2.20 Goddess. (2013, PGalns) 4.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.50 Poms. (2019, PGals) 7.30 The Year Of Living Dangerously. (1982, Mav) 9.40 Two Hands. (1999, MA15+lv) 11.25 Dating The Enemy. (1996, Ms) 1.25am Mad Max. (1979) 3.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: Engaged To Be Murdered. (2023, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Bruce Almighty. (2003, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Veronica Mars. 12.30am Late Programs.
Forty-eight hours in Amsterdam
By Kylie Mitchell-Smith Pr/ Travel Writer/ podcaster Www.travellingsenorita.com
Landing in Amsterdam after a long haul from Australia- it strikes us that it’s 30-years since our last visit.
We’re keen to uncover a different side to the city, far from the red-light district, space cake cafes and Van Gough Museum -all worth a look but not this time around. This time we discover there’s more to Amsterdam than meets the tourist’s eye, as we go underground in a city that lays claim to being one of the most ‘livable and happiestcitiesintheworld’(Source-Conde Nast and Mercer).
The hotel we chose is on the south side of thecityinOveramstel (closetoSpaklerweg metro station), the newly appointed Mercure City Hotel.
It’s modern in design, with architectural linesandstrikingsuperimposedartworks, with large windows that capture dreamy views across the city.
A ground floor a garden terrace invites the outside in. The staff there is eager to talkabouttheircityaswesiponawelcome cocktail in the lounge bar.
The ever-changing neighborhood of De Pijp (The Pipe) is just across the Amstel River, with a long high street that twists and turns around the canals.
Along the way we stop off at one of the many Italian eateries and devour a house-made cannoli and takeaway gnocchi.
A skip up the road we happen upon a SicilianbakeryandjoininafreePanettone cooking class. There is an edgy hole in the wall cafe next door where we take our coffee and fruit stand across the street where we order our juice - this is my kind of neighborhood.
De Pijp is a leisurely 30-minute walk to the Museumkwartier (Central Museum Precinct)andwemeanderthoughaweekly vintage market along the way, adorned by artisan boutiques, flower stalls and thrift shops. De Pijp is where the locals live and work and tourists flock to, coming together at the many street food vendors that line the streets. The city is thawing out from winter, large tulip pots are beginning to sprout around the many parks and garden.
Walking through the majestic sandstone entrance that opens up to the Rijksmuseum,horseandcartspassbywith smiling folk aboard, seamlessly dodging the many cyclists on their daily commute through the city.
It feels like we’ve stepped back to a simpler time, where young people ride push bikes to social cafes, like ‘The School of Life’. This cafe is a meeting place to read, learn and eat wholesome food, a place where phones are barely seen. The city recently opened up a public library space for strangers to meet, phones placed at the door and face-to-face conversations had.
There is an array of museums and art galleries to choose from, the most popular and longest line is at the Van Gough Museum along with Anne Frank’s house, this time we choose the lesser known MOCO Museum, adjacent to Van Gough. The stately, multi-level heritage building is owned by a local couple who wanted to gift the city a space to create. We peruse a touring street art exhibition showcasing the likes of Banksy, Robbie Williams (the pop star), Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yahoo Kusama and Australia’s own Damien Hirst
-it’s edgy, affordable and a place to indulge in independent artists.
Sleeping is optional on our ’48 hours in Amsterdam’ tour and so we head to the newest addition of the cities burgeoning landscape, A’dam lookout. A short ferry ride to the other side of the river, A’dam Lookout is a modern build set on the banks of the river, built high into the sky to capture the cities 360’ panoramic views. Taking the lift to the rooftop observation deck, we ride the ‘Over the Edge Swing’ where you literally swing into space from the 21st floor.
Dinner is served at Restaurant NEL, sitting in a comfy booth, with good food and wine sourced locally, soaking in the best views the city has to offer. Adjacent is a lively rooftop bar with DJ beats, a virtual reality ride- where you digitally zoom through the city and a red sculptured horse, to hop on for a dreamy photo across
the city.
From there we head to the metro we happen upon the swarms of tourists walking the red light district. Chatting to the locals we find out there is a bid to move the district to the outskirts of the city, allowing the many cafes and bars to thrive. There is a change in the Amsterdam air. Walkingbacktothehotel, it appears the city never sleeps.
People young and old are playing bocce in the boules sandpits and children kicking soccer balls as party revelers ride the many saloon boats along the pretty canals.
As the the sun sets into the night, we sense that summer is fast approaching and it’s then in that moment, we get it, we understand why Amsterdam is not only one of the most livable cities in the world-but also one of the happiest places we’ve been.
Soaking in the past, present and future.
Amsterdam as spring breaks. (Supplied - Greg Smith)
Where the bicycle is still king.
Cruising down the Rhine
Imagine cruising for eight days down one of Europe’s best-loved rivers – the Rhine – from Switzerland’s historic and vibrant Basel – recent host of Eurovision to the livable and lively Amsterdam.
Discover the turreted fortresses, grand cathedrals, historic cities, medieval towns and spectacular scenery of the Middle Rhine—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Taste the region’s renowned white wines, the roots of its terraced vineyards reaching back to Roman times. Savour the various culinary traditions of Alsace. From Amsterdam and Cologne to Basel, this journey reveals a rich landscape of beauty and culture.
Simply unpack once, let the dedicated Vikingcrewdotherest,andrelaxonboard their award-winning Viking Longships.
Local guides are there to immerse passengers in the history and culture of each destination with their “enriching excursions”. Enjoy all onboard meals with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner. Add in endless specialty tea, coffee and bottled water, unlimited Wi-Fi and all onboard gratuities, port charges and taxes.
Viking currently have a special to explore castles and cathedrals with Viking’s eight-day Rhine Getaway voyage from Basel to Amsterdam or vice versa. Book now through to 30 June (or until sold out) from $3,095 per person in a Veranda Stateroom,withsavingsofupto$5,800per coupleonselectOctobertoNovember2025 sailings. And if the Rhine doesn’t float the boat why not try the River - Danube Waltz - Budapest to Passau or reverse.
Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savour Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like BratislavaandPassau.Witnessdailylifein an abbey on an exclusive visit to Göttweig. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.
Explore enchanting destinations on Viking’s8-dayDanubeWaltzjourneyfrom Budapest to Passau or vice versa priced from $3,095 per person in a Veranda Stateroom,withsavingsofupto$5,400per coupleonselectOctobertoNovember2025 sailings. Available to book now through 30 June 2025 or until sold out.
For additional information, contact Viking on 138 747 (AU) / 0800 447 913 (NZ) or visit www.viking.com
Stolzenfels Castle from the Rhine River, Koblenz.
The arches of City Hall, Loggia, Cologne.
Sunset on the Longship.
A windmill at sunset: Kinderdijk.
Amsterdam at dusk.
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Austrian Club Geelong Winter Solstice, Tony Rebeiro & The Bureau, showcasing the best of Elvis, Cliff, Frank, Bublé, Little Richard and more. Sisters of Twilight special performance. Austrian Club, Sutcliffe Reserve, Plantation Road, Corio, Sunday June 22, noon-5pm. Meals and bar. $20, 15 members.
Bookings: Karl, 0412 205 714
Australian Multicultural Support Services
Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater. 10am-2.30pm Fridays.
9689 9170, amcservices.org.au, or info@amcservices.org.au
Geelong Showgrounds Museum
GSM’s Cool Skills Exhibition for World Refrigeration Day Thursday June 26, 10am-3.30pm and Saturday June 28 with Warwick Bryce demonstrating his model of James Harrison’s breakthrough 1857 ice-making machine. Displays of Harrison’s incredible life story, early refrigerators, and Geelong’s pioneering industries.
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Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday June 14. 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles.
0419 463 306
Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. RSVP essential.
zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont.
Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net
Geelong ballroom dancing
Saturdays 7.30-10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. Afternoon tea dance, Wednesdays 2-4pm. Teaching segment for a new dance 1.30-2pm.
5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings
First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.
geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au
Alcoholics (and other addicts) For Christ 12 Steps Group Meets Thursdays 7.30pm at Belmont-Highton Baptist Church, 43 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont.
0420 910 763
OMNI
Older Men New Ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.
Allan, 0409 665 608
Geelong Vietnam Veterans
Coffee and a chat at 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month.
Gary, 0400 862 727
80s Dance Party
Dress up in your 80s gear. Tony Rebairo & The Bureau, July 11, 7pm-midnight, Club Italia, 515 Bellarine Highway, Moolap. $20 at the door.
Karl, 0412 205 714
Belmont Seniors
Players wanted to play 500 each Monday 12.30pm. Belmont Senior Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.
5241 1776
Welcome mat
Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am-1pm. Games, lunch and friendship.
Fay, 0409 361 414
Lara Community Market
Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL 9am-1pm.
Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30-4pm and Fridays
6.30pm.
Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org
Choir
St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45-8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir.
Tom Healey, 0451 960 768, or healeytf@gmail.com
Bellydance classes
Beginner level, new term commencing. New students welcome. Tuesdays 1.30pm, Life Activities Club, Belmont Park Pavillion, Belmont.
Glenys, 0400 214 897
Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.
0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com
Combined Probus Belmont Central The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10.30am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome.
Secretary, 0417 555 547
Geelong Anglers Club
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.
Brian, 0417 190 092, or Ian, 0470 114 787
Drysdale CWA
Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every fourth Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club.
Jenny, 0452 258 333
Scottish dancing
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes
7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5.
No partner needed.
Vicki, 0412 762 983, or Barbara, 0419 511 781
Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.
John, 0409 234 307
Geelong Scottish Dance Highland dance classes for all ages Wednesday from 4pm and Saturday from 10am at Western Heights Uniting Church Hall, St Herne Hill.
Christine, 0468 311 788, or facebook.com/GeelongScottishDance
Bingo
Tuesdays 1-3pm, great grocery prizes plus $50 jackpot books $2.50. Belmont Seniors Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.
Frank, 5241 1776
First steps in music
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome with parent/carer. Thursdays Northern Bay College, Tallis, and Fridays at Northern Bay College, Peacock. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.
info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au
Dragons Abreast Geelong Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors, Saturdays 12.30pm, Geelong Canoe Club, Marnock Road, Highton. Free come and try.
Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.
info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au
Grovedale East Ladies Probus Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Belmont RSL.
Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.
probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Contact below for venues and times.
geelong.vic@lions.org.au or 0408 599 962
Geelong Harmony Chorus Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm at Herne Hill.
contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737
Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English. 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au
Chess clubs
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.
Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm. 0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au
Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Puff, Damian and Anne and Kevin. Russ, 5250 1937
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2-4pm, $5 entry.
Val, 5251 3529
Belmont Combined Probus First Monday of the month, 9.30am, Geelong RSL Function Room, 50 Barwon Heads Road. New members and visitors welcome
Sue, 0409 945 011, or probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com
Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au
Lectures
Join Adfas Geelong Inc. for illustrated lectures by art historian Matthew Martin, formerly curator of the National Gallery of Victoria.
Sports
Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome.
Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday & Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking-netball also played. Umpire training available.
Maureen, 0429 397 015
Arts National Geelong Welcomes guests and members to monthly lecture series. Details of lecture topics, lecturers and venues at:
artsnational.au
Live music
Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Fellmongers Road Breakwater. Walkups welcome. Proceeds to Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab.
Dawn, 0417 148 493
Bellarine Historical Society Inc. Open to the public. Discover the area’s past. 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm, Courthouse Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale.
Ann, 0407 234 541
SPORTS QUIZ
1. Sports journalist and commentator Kane Cornes played 300 games with which AFL club?
2. Which two teams are competing in the 2025 NBA Finals series?
3. Senator David Pocock played what position for the Wallabies?
4. Lachlan Galvin recently left the Wests Tigers to play with which other NRL club?
5. Which 2023 film has the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers at its centre?
6. Which team did Melbourne City defeat to win the 2025 A-League Men Grand Final?
Which current NBA player recently announced the death of his beloved bulldog Rocco?
Australian punter Mitchell Wishnowsky last played for which California-based NFL team?
Bulgarian-born swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev represented which country at the 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics?
10. Australian basketballer Alex Ducas last played for which NBA team?
11. What is the northernmost AFL team?
12. Which Spanish team did Arsenal defeat 1-0 to win the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League final?
13. What sport is Eileen Gu known for?
14. What surface is the Wimbledon tennis tournament held on?
15. Which cricketing nation recently played England in a Test Match for the first time since 2003?
16. What is the nickname of Minnesota’s NHL team?
17. What are the real first names of WWE’s Uso twins?
18. What name is the Supercars Championship event held in Darwin known by?
19. In which year was the Norm Smith Medal first awarded?
20. And to who was it awarded?
21. The Matildas played which South American nation in two recent home friendlies?
22. Who is set to be Port Adelaide’s senior AFL coach in 2026?
23. Who won the 2025 NRL Women’s State of Origin series?
24. Including the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, how many times has Italy hosted the event?
25. And true or false: Russia is banned from competing at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games?
26. In fishing, what is a spoon?
27. What is the name of the fictional soccer team in Ted Lasso?
28. Which Super Netball team was known by the name Tarntanya Karntu during the league’s First Nations round?
29. Minjee Lee is the sister of which fellow golf star?
30. AFLW teams Essendon and Richmond will play a Dreamtime Clash in which city this year?
Minjee Lee Eileen
ACROSS
1 Ensnare (6)
4 Amorous (8)
9 Elegance (7)
11 Non-professional (7)
12 Fruitless (11)
13 Large flightless bird (3)
14 Authenticity (8)
16 Alloy (5)
19 Liquid part of blood (5)
20 Love song (8)
22 Mischievous devil (3)
24 Fake (money) (11)
26 Give life to (7)
27 Leader of an Indigenous group (7)
29 Commonplace (8)
30 Globe (6)
DOWN
1 Goad, – on (3)
2 Explorer (9)
3 Distant (5)
5 Unclear (6)
6 Handy (9)
7 Subject (5)
8 Wary (11)
10 Repeat (6)
12 Inquire into (11)
15 System of government (9)
17 Ballet position (9)
18 Full of frantic activity (6)
21 Archimedes shouted it when making a discovery (6)
23 Group of lions (5)
25 Summary (5)
28 Day before (3)
Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words
four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.
1 In 2010, Scarlett Johansson (pictured) performed in which play by Arthur Miller?
2 Red Pontiac and Désirée are varieties of which vegetable?
3 French author Gustave Flaubert is best known for writing which novel?
4 True or false: there is no collective noun for a group of koalas?
5 At which tournament did Lleyton Hewitt win his first Grand Slam title?
6 If you are tatting, what are you making?
7 In TheSimpsons, what is Selma’s relation to Bart?
8 What is the capital of Canada?
9 Who played Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 movie Labyrinth?
10 In which Australian city is the Moonee Valley Racecourse?
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New HS is a step up for MG
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
The MG HS has a new spring in its step, in the process, leaving its somewhat lumpen predecessor, first seen Down Under in 2019, well and truly behind.
How does it stack up? Without a stint behind the wheel of the superseded model I can only assume ‘okay’.
For example, the top-specification Essence, while now carrying a $7000 excess on the price of the previous model, has had an extensive restyle on the outside and boasts more kit under the skin.
The latter includes more cabin space for occupants, at the same time being assured by the cutting-edge safety suite MG Pilot (more of that later); MG iSmart, remotely operating key functions from a smartphone; and last but not least, Australia’s leading 10-year manufacturer’s vehicle warranty, plus roadside assist over a similar period.
Prices start at a midstream $33,990 for the entry-level MG HS Vibe, then comes the MG HS Excite at $36,990 and finally the MG HS Essence at $40,990. All prices are driveaway. My test took place in the range-topping Essence.
Styling
Longer and wider than before and with extended wheelbase, the 2025 mid-size SUV speaks the new MG design language in keeping with the brand’s latest MG 3, MG 4 and MG ZS models. Standard looks for this segment.
The 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels not only look good, appear to have been made to measure for this car, keeping the vehicle in touch with the road no matter how the car is driven.
Interior
Withextendedwheelbase,thecabinmakes space for ample leg and headroom and leads to a generous boot capacity, from
507 litres with the rear seatbacks up, to 1484 litres with them folded. Tailgate is conveniently a powered version.
Entry to the rear seats is good thanks to wide opening doors and there’s room for threeacross,themiddlespotflatandnotas comfy as the outer positions.
Surroundings are decidedly more premium than the selling price would suggest. Seats are clothed in leather-like materialthatissoftandcomfortable,while the square-style leather bound steering wheel is touch friendly.
The driver’s seat has power adjustment and similar lumbar support. Surrounding surfaces are soft, or look soft, while the sturdy gear lever has a leather finish. Storage is solid, with cupholders, bottle cups in the door and cubby in the centre console.Herecanbefoundachargingpad.
Infotainment
While the Essence sports a 12.3-inch touchscreen with access to wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Satellite navigation is native as are Bluetooth and AM/FM and DAB digital radio.
While the screen has clear displays, the software is not the swiftest and controlling some of the systems via separate shortcut buttons, control of some systems requires more than a single tap on the screen.
The front seat passenger is left with no meansofadjustingtheeight-speakeraudio volumeandmustrelyonacompliantdriver to do so via a steering wheel mounted switch.
The MG iSmart system is worth a mention, with its ability to seek out a ‘missing’ car in a parking spot. Horn and lights can be activated at a mere tap. Then remotelysettheMG’sair-contocoolbefore getting in (or seat heating in winter).
Engines/transmissions
Under the bonnet there’s a revised 1.5-litre four-cylinderturbochargedengineputting
out more power (125kW) and torque (275Nm), mated with a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission designed to improve low-speed operation.
Safety
A five-star ANCAP safety rating, plus seven airbags is just a start, with MG Pilot intelligent safety systems which automatically intervene when occupant safetyisthreatened.Theseincludeforward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keepassistandautonomouscruisecontrol. More help is supplied by blind spot
detection,rearcrosstrafficalert,trafficjam assist, driver monitor, plus the curiously titled unsteady driver warning.
Driving
It’saquiet,refineddrivingexperiencefrom the MG HS Essence with gear changes hardly noticeable, even when dropping down a gear under load.
Sport mode has individual gears held longer, with the accompanied engine rev-up without more action on the street. Efficient cabin insulation cuts out the majority of engine and road noise.
It’s a different story with safety functions in the infotainment screen overbearing and the driver attention monitor most annoying. The 12.3-inch driver’s digital instrument display is effective most of the time but sections can be obscured at times by the steering wheel.
Speed limit signs caused a problem for the MG, with lower limits being shown on passing motorway on-and-off ramps. The niggling overspeed beep was manually turned off but reactivated after starting up again.
Welcome assistance came from front parkingsensorsandsurroundviewcamera with transparent chassis.
Fuel consumption on the combined urban/highway cycle is claimed by the maker to be 9 litres per 100 kilometres, while the test vehicle came up with 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres in built-up areas and 5 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway. Premium unleaded is the recommended petrol.
Towing is set at 1500kg with a braked trailer and 750kg with unbraked.
Summary
Totting up the heap of useful and safety-oriented equipment eased into this mid-size SUV by the maker MG, it’s not hard to justify the hefty price rise, especially in the range-topping Essence.
It’s a quiet, refined driving experience from the MG HS Essence. (Picture: Supplied)
Dragons beat Tigers under the roof
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was indoors at Burdoo Reserve to see Bell Park defeat Grovedale in a great game of Geelong Netball League A Grade on Saturday.
Maddison O’Keefe races onto a pass.
Left: Taylar Borg passes over defence. Centre: Olivia Richards looks to pass out of defence. Right: Esther Kidmas leaps. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 482816
Above: Chloe Blunt fires off a pass.
Right: Charlotte Morey looks for an opportunity.
Makeely Rogers looks to pass.
Above: Maddison White in action. Right: Mikayla Hamilton reaches to accept the ball. Below: Olivia Makowski looks for a Tiger teammate. Below right: Makaela Connelly at full stretch.
Rebecca Trenerry moves the ball forward.
Dragons hold on in thriller
Bell Park held on to defeat Grovedale by two points in a thriller at Burdoo Reserve on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to see it unfold.
Isaac Wareham takes a strong mark.
Hamish Dawson is tackled by Jack Tute.
Left to right: Jak Tute runs out of defence; Fraser Marris boots the ball forward; Zac Mirkovic marks on the run; Mitchell Mahady kicks one of his four goals. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 482814
Above: Jack Sarcovic takes a mark low down. Right: Ryan Abbott marks.
Bailey McDonald runs through the centre.
Jak Tute feels the pain of a narrow loss.
Sam Adams kicks on the run.
Jack Caia kicks into the forward line.
Tom Stephen runs the ball out of defence.
Nathan McHugh and Ben Lloyd in a marking contest.
New role for Zanna Woods
By Justin Flynn
StarOceanGroveplaymakerZannaWoods
is expecting to spend more time at wing attack when she returns from an elbow injury.
Woods broke a bone in her elbow in round 6, but the injury is progressing well. She may even play this week, but at most should be one or two weeks away.
In her absence Arlee Bennett and Ashton O’Brien, with help from Jesse Sutton in one game, have made the goal ring their own.
“They’ve been amazing - they haven’t missed me at all, in the best way,” Woods said.
“I’ve loved being able to step in from a more sideline point of view and have a bit moreofastrongercoachingrole.Theyboth play such a different style and they’re both really good movers and I guess slightly
unorthodox,whichisprobablychallenging for defenders, whereas I might be a little bit more typical so they really bring out the best in each other.”
Woods excels at goal shooter or goal attack, but has played wing attack to great effect at stages this season.
“We have a luxury that we’ve got so much flexibility and then Arlee and Ash have been so amazing and they’re both so accurate as well,” Woods said.
“I’m most commonly in goals, but we have been previously playing with me going into mid-court as well and having different centre options. So I think it’s just another little tool that we’ve got in our belt.
“When I’m at wing attack we just also add that little extra bit of height as well, andIplayquiteadifferentmid-courttoour other girls, I guess because I don’t typically know how to do it.
“I don’t play a typical wing attack role, which sometimes works in our favour and I’ve said to (coach) Mel (Holmes) that I’m happy to go wherever I’m needed.”
At the other end of the court, Georgia Berry and recruit Amanda O’Malley have formed a formidable duo in defence.
“They’re tall, but they’re also quite agile as well,” Woods said.
“They’re super athletic and I’m very grateful that they’re on our side and that we don’t have to play against them.”
With such a star-studded attack and defence, Ocean Grove’s mid-court often gets underrated.
“People often talk about our bookends, butourmid-courtersaresuperathleticand super versatile,” Woods said.
“Em (Moroney) is so fast and she’s been around forever, but she’s just so reliable.
And then Georgia (Ryan), I’ve played
Excitement for all-abilities doubleheader
AFL Barwon’s All-Abilities Football doubleheader returns to GMHBA Stadium on Friday June 13 to launch the 2025 AFL Barwon Inclusion Round.
Now in its third year, the event provides a unique and memorable opportunity for participants in the All-Abilities Football Netball League to compete on the region’s premier sporting stage.
This year’s double-header will see Newcomb Power take on Geelong West Giants at 5.30pm followed by Bell Park Dragons facing St Joseph’s at 7pm, with gates opening at 4.30pm. Entry is free.
AFL Barwon Region general manager Lisa Patterson said the matches hold deep meaning and lasting impact for the community.
“The All-Abilities Football Netball League is one of the most inspiring competitions in our region,” she said.
“It breaks down barriers and proves that football and netball are for everyone.
“Watching our All-Abilities participants run out at GMHBA Stadium is incredibly powerful. Inclusion can’t just be a theme for a weekend, it must be something we build into how we play, how we support, and how we run our clubs.”
The All Abilities matches officially launch AFL Barwon’s Inclusion Round supported by Leisure Networks, a weekend dedicated to recognising and celebrating diversity and inclusion across all levels of local football and netball.
Clubs throughout the region will mark the occasion with players across the
broader AFL Barwon region wearing yellow arm bands that share the message ‘Together for Inclusion’.
To further expand opportunities for young people of all-abilities, AFL Barwon
will launch a new six-week All Abilities Underage Competition commencing at the start of Term 3.
For more information or to get involved, visit aflbarwon.com.au/inclusion
with her for years at Cougars. She’s super consistent and you can tell her just to turn on the jets and she’ll do it. Then Gem (Bell), who’s just come back from playing in a different league, is such a raw talent. She’ll take everything in and her improvement from round one to now is just insane.”
The undefeated Grubbers take on fifth-placed Torquay this weekend. The Tigers are coming off an impressive win against Newcomb.
“We were lucky last year and had two good wins against them, but we never take them lightly,” Woods said.
“We always know they’re quite physical and they’ve got some big bodies as well. We’ve got some big girls that can help match them up as well, but I think mostly we’ll be sticking to our game plan and working on our strengths. We’ve got total faith in our team.”
Raiders complete a clean sweep
Geelong & District Football & Netball League made it a clean sweep in three interleague matches against Colac & DistrictatWinchelseaonMonday. Although the Raiders won all three games,theresultsweretight.
GDNL won the 17 & Under netball game in a thriller, 32 to 30, with North Geelong’s Ryla Carr best on court at wingattack.
In the senior netball, Belmont Lions goalattackwasawardedtheinaugural Justine Radford Medal for best on court in a tight 49 to 42 against Colac &District.
The medal is named after GDNL coachandcurrentEastGeelongcoach JustineRadford.
Corio midcourter Molly Gribble and East Geelong winger Claudia CookwerealsogoodplayersforGDNL whileLorne’sLeighPotterwasbestfor Colac&District.
In the senior footy, which was an Under 25s clash, an Austin Mulvahil goal after the siren gave Geelong & District a seven-point win, 11.13(79) to 10.12(72). Corio defender and Raiders captain Toby Bennett took out the Sid Jones medal as the GDFNL’s best on ground. Colac hit the front 20 minutes into a frantic final quarter, but the Raidersrespondedandhungon.
Heavy rain over the long weekend wins Section 1 final - for now
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
After a miserable long weekend, Tuesday didn’t start much better, and play was lookingdoubtfulwithrainbucketinginthe early morning.
But the rain held off just long enough for most grand finals to be completed with Moriac making the trip to Torquay in Section 1, but not long after play started, the skies opened, making the courts unplayable.
The trip to Highton to continue the match was also thwarted by showers, with the match now postponed until next week.
Section 2 was a difficult match to pick, withPointLonsdaleandSurfcoastTorquay Yellow both posting easy wins over the other during the home and away rounds, and both away from home. Tuesday followedthetrendwithSurfcoasttravelling
to Lonny, and taking a 3-1 lead going into the final two sets. Amrita Smith teamed with Marie Kullenberg to win her third set for the day, putting Surfcoast over the line with a 4-2 win.
Anglesea hosted Highton in the Section 3 final, and the winner was bound to be the team that best held their nerve with both home and away match ups decided on games at three sets all. The teams took a set each 6-2 to open the day before Highton
wentahead3-1winning6-2andjustgetting over the line in a tie-break.
Anglesea kept themselves in contention winning the sixth 6-1, but Jacqui Duxson and Jules Gower sealed the win 6-4.
Surfcoast Torquay Black went through as Champions in Section 4, and posted Surfcoast’s second premiership of the day. Theteamprovedfartoostrongandenjoyed getting out of the cold weather by winning the first four sets over Teesdale, then abandoning the remaining two dead sets.
Highton also won two premierships with their Section 5 team getting over Clifton Springs away from home. With two close home and away matches, the day was set for some competitive tennis, but Highton started brilliantly winning the first two sets 6-1, 7-5 and then followed up winning the third and fourth, giving them an unassailable lead before splitting the final two sets.
Portarlington produced an identical result in their final against Clifton Springs inSection6,withafoursetstotwo10-game win.
Port started well winning the first to sets 6-0, 7-6 before the Springs countered, winning the third and fourth 6-4, 6-4. Port showed why they were minor premiers in the final two sets winning both 6-3, 6-2, to take the title.
In the final match of the day Wandana Heights hosted St Mary’s in the most dramatic match of the day. St Mary’s came out firing winning the first two sets 6-3, 6-2, followed by each winning a set 6-4 in the third and fourth. St Mary’s ahead 3-1 with a seven-game advantage. The home team showed they weren’t going to be pushed around however, blasting two 6-1 wins to end the day three sets all with Wandana ahead by three games.
TWS6 Premiers Portarlington
Season alive for Bell Park
By Justin Flynn
Bell Park coach James Saker believes his young side’s best footy is better than last year,buttheyjustneedtoputittogetherfor longer.
The Dragons made finals last year and only narrowly lost in the first week to eventual runners-up South Barwon.
On Saturday they held on to defeat Grovedale by two points in a thriller.
“We’re extremely young and you do get the inconsistency, but that’s what we’re striving to get in our game,” Saker said.
“We think our best footy this season is better than what our best stuff was last year, but it just hasn’t been consistent yet.”
Bell Park led by 22 points at the last change on Saturday, but Grovedale stormed home. After two close losses this season, Saker said the win was a “relief”.
“They threw a lot of numbers forward and we were happy to make the stoppages as dense as we could and try and get territory that last five minutes,” he said. “I was really proud of how brave we were to put our heads over the ball and our discipline with our tackling.
“We’ve been doing a lot of work on our tackling in the last month with a specialist tackling coach and I think some of that helped us get over the line as well, without giving away any free kicks in the last frantic few minutes.”
Theseventh-placed Dragons are a game and percentage away from Colac in fourth spot.
“I think because we’ve dropped a couple early, nearly every game is getting to an eight-point game for us,” Saker said.
“We’re probably sitting in a position
where we can only afford to lose two or three more for the year.”
Saker said Bell Park would work to become a more consistent side.
“Particularly against teams that are top five,” he said.
Bell Park coach Jayne Soden is glad her side’s stop-start season will finally start to gain momentum.
TheDragonsareyettoplaymorethantwo consecutive weeks this season, but with somecontinuitytocomeinthesecondhalf of the year, Soden is hopeful her team can make a run towards the Geelong Netball League A Grade finals.
“The first half of our season we’ve really been up against it because we haven’t had more than two games in a row without a bye interrupting the next week,” Soden said.
“It’s been something like in the first nine weeksofnetballwe’veonlyplayedlikefour or five games. So that’s been up against us and it has been hard for us to get our momentum.”
On Saturday June 7, Bell Park got the job done against Grovedale, winning 61 to 45.
“I think the fact that we continued to extend (the lead) every quarter,” Soden said when asked what pleased her most about the win.
“We had a couple of moments where things happened and the girls would have a bit of a laugh about it on court. What I noticed the difference was that the vibe was quite high and the laughs on court were like an acknowledgement of a few of the mistakes that were being made in the past and that they were working at it on court more consistently.
“So it was really good to string four quarters of consistent netball together and having a win is always good for team morale, especially when you have been playing some of the top teams and losing.”
Bell Park’s best on Saturday was goal attack Rebecca Trenerry, who combinedbrilliantlywithshooterMakaela Connelly, who aced 55 goals from 58 attempts.
for us to see improvement across the group is being able to be a bit more consistent especiallywhenchallengedinthosegames with top five aspirants and just trying to score more effectively and efficiently than we have been.
“I think we’re getting enough of the ball. We’re just not using it well enough to kick winning scores.”
The Dragons now turn their attention to big improvers St Albans in round 8 at Hamlyn Park.
“Every game is important,” Saker said.
“It will be nice to get back home and we’re playing against a team that seems to be doing really well and consistent in themselves. So it’s a big challenge.”
NEWTOWN & Chilwell prevailed against St Joseph’s in a good old fashioned wet-weather slog on Sunday. Conditions were atrocious, but Ned Harris starred for the Towners as did midfielder Liam Nash.
PATRICK Dowling booted 11 goals for St Mary’s against North Shore while Sam BourkeandJarrydGarnereachkickedfour.
LEOPOLD was too good for Lara with Connor Giddings bagging seven majors and Kyle Bumpstead five.
SOUTH Barwon defeated St Albans in an entertaining game with Oscar Pollock snagging five goals and Sam Donegan best for the Supersaints.
ADAM Garner was best for Colac in a 68-point win against Geelong West while Jonathan Simpkin kicked five goals. Riley Moore chalked up yet another great game for the Giants.
“Her (Trenerry) playmaking was unbelievable,” Soden said.“She has played wing attack for most of her career and she stepped into that goal attack position for us this season. She did a really good job setting up a lot of balls into Makaela and probably passing off a lot of the goals that she should have been shooting herself.
“Makaela’sshootingisoutstanding.She’s so accurate under the ring and she’s such a strong holder.”
The Dragons will start favourites against bottom side St Albans this week and Soden said there was no reason her side shouldn’t aim to play finals this season.
“Newtown (& Chilwell) and Joeys (St
Joseph’s) are just phenomenal - they’re at such a high standard when you come up against them,” she said.
“But I really do believe that there is room for probably four, five, six and seven positions. We unfortunately had a loss against Lara, which I’m really hoping doesn’t come back to bite us at the end of the season, but if we can win some of those games against St Mary’s and Leopold and thosesortofteamsthenwecouldchallenge for that fifth position.”
ELLEN Doyle scored an incredible 96 goals for South Barwon in a thumping 118 to 18 win against St Albans. Doyle missed just three shots for the entire game in a
dominant performance.
St JOSEPH’S defeated Newtown & Chilwell to take top spot on the ladder. Joeyswon44to33toleapfrogtheEagleson the ladder.
LARA and Leopold played a thrilling tie with both sides on 52 goals at the final buzzer. Lara led by seven at the final change, but the Polders hit back with Charlotte Murray starring at goal attack while Sharni Van Doren was just as good for the Cats.
GEELONG West is in fourth spot after a 73to43winagainstColacwithgoalshooter AleishaMcDonaldscoring57goalsfrom64 attempts.
Makaela Connelly takes control under the net. Inset: Bell Park coach Jayne Soden talks with her players. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 482816_01
Best afield Jett Bermingham handballs to Hamish Dawson. Inset: James Saker addresses his players at three-quarter time. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 482814
