Free two-hour parking, the removal of a ‘permit to burn’ fee and an increase in funding for Pako Festa highlighted City of Greater Geelong’s budget for the next financial year.
The final budget, which was adopted on TuesdayJune24,givescouncilanoperating surplus of $509,000, which differed from the proposed $3.4 million deficit in the draft budget.
“It is small, very tight, but it’s a surplus,” Cr Andrew Katos said. “Which is what we want. We don’t want to be running deficits unless we have to. And there are no new
borrowings planned for the next financial year, which is important.”
Council’s debt is $157.6 million and forecast to be $136 million in 2028-29.
“Had we not made the correct decisions this year, that would have been over $200 million of debt in 28-29,” Cr Katos said.
“It’s a balancing act - we’ve got to show some financial responsibility, but we also needto,asbestwecan,meettheneedsand expectations of the community.
“That can be difficult. We can’t fund everything, as much as we wish we could, we’d like to provide every service we could andfindeverythingthat’soutthere,butwe havealimitedbudgetandscarceresources
so we have to make decisions.”
One free two-hour parking session per vehicle, per day in 2P zones is intended to support local businesses, especially in central Geelong while helping to reduce the cost of living.
“In my own personal calendar, I’ll be proclaiming the 24th of June as World Geelong Free Parking Day,” Cr Eddie Kontelj said.
The fire prevention burning-off fee will be scrapped while Geelong West’s multicultural Pako Festa will receive an extra $20,000, up from $80,000 in the draft budget.
“Food is the way communities come
Winners are grinners
North Shore coach Mark Hounslow (pictured) was all smiles after a nailbiting win against Lara last Saturday.
It’s been a tumultuous 12 months for the Seagulls.
The club wasn’t even guaranteed to be competing in the Geelong Football Netball League this season with AFL Barwon expressing concern over the club being able to field senior and reserves footy teams.
But the club rallied and was given a reprieve.
However, it has been a horror season on field with regular heavy losses.
But last Saturday at Lara’s Bisinella Oval, the Seagulls defeated their fellow cellar dwellers by 14 points after surviving a late rally from the Cats. Hounslow has remained upbeat all season and was justifiably happy when Ivan Kemp took this photograph after the final siren.
Budget delivered
together,” Cr Ron Nelson said. “I was a chef for 20-something years. There’s nothing better than sharing food and sharing stories with the community because that’s what brings the community together.” North Shore and Barwon Heads Football Netball Clubs also benefited from the budget.
Safety netting totalling $95,000 will be installed at North Shore’s Windsor Park while $20,000 was included to subsidise maintenance of Barwon Heads’ Howard Harmer Reserve.
Continued: Page 3.
See page 25 for all the photos from the game and page 27 for Justin Flynn’s match report and interview with the North Shore coach.
Drought relief in budget
By Jena Carr
Easing financial burdens on farmers and ratepayers was a key focus of Surf Coast Shire’s latest budget, but not everyone was happywithcouncil’scommitments.
Council adopted its 2025-26 Budget and 2025-29 Revenue and Rating Plan, which included a 3 percent rate rise, during its June24,meeting.
Following community feedback, farmland rate differentials were reduced from 75 to 64 percent, while commercial/ industrial lands dropped from 190 to 165 percent to provide temporary relief
measures.
Councillor Adrian Schonfelder said he felt that the farmland rate should have been dropped to 55 percent to help drought-impactedfarmers.
“I do not believe any council should increaseratesduringadeclareddroughtin theirarea,andthestategovernmentshould intervene,” he said. “There is an addiction to spending and I feel that perhaps we need to tighten our belts across the whole expenditurerealmofthebudget.
“There is a $2.1 million surplus in the budget.Iunderstandthatisbeingplanned for future expenditure that’s coming
up in relation to the Anglesea transfer station, but the drought is extraordinary circumstances.”
New and existing projects, such as Torquay’sSpringCreekRecreationReserve and Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre, will benefit from $52.65 million allocatedforcapitalworks.
Cr Liz Pattison said there had been a lot of consideration of the shire’s differentials to ensure equity and fairness for all ratepayers.
“This budget sets our investment in an exciting range of new and renewed facilities, planning for future liveability
Podcast gives voice to the community
By Jena Carr
A student-led podcast will soon help share thevoicesofNorthGeelong’smulticultural community, helping provide hands-on learningduringthefinalyearsofschool.
North Geelong Secondary School received $6250 from the state government through the Lynne Kosky Memorial Applied Learning Grants program to provide practical experience for VCE VocationalMajor(VM)students.
VCE VM coordinator Liz Quick said the students were a “bit nervous but really excited” to start creating content and learning to use industry-grade equipment
forthestudent-ledpodcast.
“The students will be able to really own their community voice, and what they’re putting out so everyone can share their stories,” she said. “They go through the start of building it all the way through to creating, editing, putting it together, and then presenting it. It’s a whole process, not justoneaspecttheymustunderstand.
“At the end of the year, we have a multicultural festival, and the idea is for students to interview other students or people within the community from many differentbackgroundsandcultures.
“The students need to understand how to share their views and ask questions of
peopleaswellasbeingabletolisten...That way we get to hear lots of people’s voices andtheirculturalbackgrounds.”
Deputy premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll said the grants program honoured former Labor Minister for Education Lynne Kosky, a champion of vocationalandappliedlearning.
“Lynne Kosky was a trailblazer for lifelong and applied learning, and we’re proud to honour her legacy through this importantgrantsprogram,”hesaid.
“Our senior secondary reforms are opening up new pathways and helping more young Victorians gain the skills they needforthejobsofthefuture.”
and a strong focus on core services,” she said.“Ithascomeabouttoreflectafairand equitable distribution of rates considering the drought and economic impacts that ratepayersinourcommunityarecurrently facing.
“Council does have a hardship policy, and I really encourage those that are experiencingdifficultyinpayingtheirrates tocontactcounciltoconfidentiallydiscuss alternativepaymentarrangements.”
Ratepayers will also be impacted by the stategovernment’semergencyservicesand volunteers fund levy, effective from July 1, despitethecouncil’spreviousobjections.
Six sites across Greater Geelong are proposed for sale by the City of Greater Geelong and community feedbackisbeingsought.
The City said the properties are surplus to operational needs, meaning they are not required for currentorfutureservicedelivery.
In many cases, the land is underutilised or vacant, and continuing to hold and maintain these sites incurs costs to ratepayers without delivering community benefit,theCitysaid.
The sites under consideration are: 59 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio; 48-58 Barton Street, Bell Park; 2-14 Rollins Road, Bell Post Hill; 5A Dean Street, Belmont; 21-25 Oakden Road, Drysdale; and 36 Dudley Parade, St Leonards.
MayorStretchKonteljOAMsaidthe City is committed to transparency and community involvement in decisionsaboutCity-ownedland.
“Wewanttoensurethecommunity has a voice in how council-managed landisusedorrepurposed,”hesaid.
“By reviewing underutilised sites, we can better focus resources on maintaining and improving the spaces that are actively used and valuedbythecommunity.”
Chair of the City Planning portfolio Andrew Katos encouraged the community to take part in the consultationprocess.
“Hearing from the community helps us make informed decisions that respect local priorities and contribute to a well-planned future,” hesaid.
Community members can view detailed information about each site and make a submission, including a written submission, by visiting: yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au
Submissions are open until 5pm SundayJuly20.
City of Greater Geelong budget delivered with a ‘small’ surplus
YouYangsWardcouncillorChrisBurson said the budget “hasn’t been amazing for thenorthernareas”.
“However…I’m looking forward to what happens in the future. There’s some out of the box thinking for drainage and stuff thatwe’vebeentalkingaboutandtheCEO has obviously been quite happy to talk to me about what she wants me to achieve in thenextthreeyears,”hesaid.
“We really didn’t get much/anything
in this one, however, in the future three years we should be getting a lot more so I understand there’s a lot of frustration out in the north. I know that Anakie don’t even feel like people know they are part of Geelongalotofthetime,buttheyare.”
Mayor Stretch Kontelj’s vision for a version of Hobart’s Salamanca Market on Little Malop St between Moorabool and Yarrastreetswasgiven$100,000.
“Our intention is to seek expressions of interest to be the coordinator of the market,”hesaid.
“We’re looking for people who are experienced in putting together markets that are renowned for their destination, we’relookingforsomethingspecial.”
While rates will be significantly higher next year, due mainly to the state government’s fire levy, Greater Geelong’s charges will be at a 2.5 percent increase, below the state government’s 3 percent cap.
“Whenyoudogetyourratesnotice,there willbetwothingsthatgoup,andthat’snot City of Greater Geelong responsible,” Cr
Katossaid.
“Your waste charges will be going up - 27 percent increase from the state government, so just be aware of that. And the fire service levy, which is going to be replaced with the emergency service volunteerslevy,willbegoingupalot.
“Just remember when you get that, the levy and the waste charges, we can’t do anything about that. (It’s) state government that’s putting up these levies and we unfortunately are the collectors of that.”
North Geelong Secondary College students Lili Siljac, Isobel Albert and K’Paw Say Rit will help create a student-led podcast. (Ivan Kemp) 485675_06
Art space progress
By Jena Carr
The future of Geelong’s live performances is taking shape as progress continues on the interior restoration of The Church.
Construction on the Ryrie Street artist-led venue continues to progress, with it set to open in 2026 as an extension of the Geelong Arts Centre.
Chief executive and creative director Rhys Holden said the new venue would deliver an affordable and accessible space for regional artists to create and present their work.
“It’s great to work with so many local contractors on returning this building to the community... and it feels very special to finally be able to eventually reopen The Church space,” he said.
“We’re not doing something new; we’re returning it to exactly what it was, which is a low-cost and affordable community space where there are no barriers to being able to put on a show.
“The work has been huge with lots of steel going in, and acoustic treatment, but it’sgoingveryquickly.We’reveryexcitedto openinFebruaryandseethefirstlocallive musician take the stage.”
Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks said the redevelopment and expansion of Geelong Arts Centre made it the largest dedicated regional arts centre nationwide.
“It’s great to see the level of ambition as the wonderful heritage building is made available for people who are really emerging and trying to break into the scene,” he said.
City moves on Landy Field
Geelong council has begun the formal process to correct an area of encroachment discovered at Landy Field. The 2150-square-metre strip of land, which runs adjacent to Barwon Terrace on the northern edge of Landy Field, is actually classified as a section of the road reserve, despite being within the fenceline of the sporting facility.
The City of Greater Geelong will seek to complete the discontinuance of the section of land, reverting it from Government Road to Unreserved Crown Land, and have the City appointed as Committee of Management of the land.
Councillor Melissa Cadwell, who introduced the motion, said the situation was a “bit of an anomaly”.
“It’shistoricallybeenusedasapart of Landy Field, despite it actually officially being part of the Crown Road Reserve,” Cr Cadwell said.
“The recent upgrades to the track andthepavilionatLandyField,which willnowbefunded…givenwe’vejust passed our budget, have highlighted the need to formally address this particular encroachment.
“Thisisgoingtobeastaggeringlyexciting venue for people to perform in... and it’s going to be a real shot in the arm for local musos in the area and breathe life into the local music scene.”
Two Geelong musicians said they looked forward to seeing the venue open to
on independent theatre, music and comedy, have a space where they can try new things,” Connor Morel said. “When you’re first starting out, it can be hard to break through and play somewhere, like this, so I’m so excited that it’shappeningandI’mhappytobeapartof it,” Rose Miller said.
“The particular area is already fencedandusedaspartoftheexisting land and field facility, so there’s no changes to the existing fence line or the facility, or importantly, to the road at Barwon Terrace.
The first step in the process is conducting community engagement and taking public submissions.
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Geelong Art Centre CEO Rhys Holden, Geelong MP Christine Couzens, Rose Miller, Connor Morel, Minister Colin Brooks and Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust Lesley Alway inside The Church. (Ivan Kemp) 486360_05
Faculty of Science
Geelong hospital certified
University Hospital Geelong is being recognised for its efforts in providing care for stroke patients with stroke unit certification by the Australian Stroke Coalition(ASC).
The Barwon Health facility was among 25 hospitals nationwide to be certified through the ASC Stroke Unit Certification Program.
Stroke Foundation chief executive Dr Lisa Murphy said the program honoured hospitals that consistently delivered patientsthebestpossiblestrokecare.
“All Australian survivors of stroke deserve the best quality of care regardless ofwheretheyarehospitalised,”shesaid.
“There should be no postcode lottery.
BothAustralianandinternationalevidence suggests that rigorous stroke centre certificationprogramsimprovethequality ofstrokecareandpatientoutcomes.
“Thismeanssomepeoplewithstrokeare being provided sub-optimal care, which impacts their recovery and leads to poorer healthoutcomes;thisisunfair.
“Treatment on a dedicated stroke unit
Elegant cars on display
By Jena Carr
The bustling Pakington Street will host many elegant vehicles and their feminine drivers for the first time.
EV-Day will be held along the busy Geelong West street on Sunday, June 29, from 9am to noon to recognise the influence of women on the future of transport.
Event organiser David Dillon said the event was a great chance to come along and meet like-minded people while learning about what hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) were available.
He also said he hoped the inaugural event would be a “great success”, while helping raise money for two charities.
“Irealisethatthenewevolutionofthings is EV motor vehicles... (with many) driven by people who are quite sensible and
concerned about the environment,” he said. “(The event will support) The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre and BrainTumorAllianceAustralia,especially for Diane Dunn (from Meredith), who has unfortunately moved into stage four of brain cancer.
“They’re two charities that do great things around the Geelong community and report on their performances and all the things they achieve each year.
“They’re quite open, transparent, well run and a good example of what they can do and how many people are getting a wonderful impact from it.”
More residents across the Geelong region were becoming owners of EVs, according to the City of Greater Geelong, which found that use of the public EV charging network had jumped from 967 charging sessions in 2020 to more than 18,600 in December 2024.
is proven to make the biggest overall difference of any intervention to patient outcomes following stroke, reducing the risksofbothdeathanddisability.”
Australian and New Zealand Stroke Organisation president Professor Tim Kleinig said quality stroke unit care was critical.
“I applaud these hospitals for taking the necessary steps in ensuring they meet and maintain a high quality of stroke care,” he said.
“We must ensure everyone unfortunate
enough to have a stroke has the best possible chance, not only of survival but alsoagoodpost-strokerecovery.
“This is an opportunity for all Australian hospitals treating patients with stroke to furtherenhancethealreadyexcellentwork theirstroketeamsdeliver.”
Other Victorian hospitals that received certification included Austin Health, Northern Hospital, Alfred Hospital, EchucaHospital,BoxHillHospital,Latrobe Regional Hospital, and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Ella Dillon and Kate Aganetti with their electric vehicles along Pakington Street.
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Making drought a priority
By Jena Carr
Farmers impacted by drought conditions will receive more support as Surf Coast Shire Council updates its advocacy priorities.
Council unanimously adopted its drought relief and resilience measures and decided to continue advocating for the state government to abandon or amend the emergency services and volunteer fund (ESVF) during June 24, meeting.
The new advocacy priorities will build on its existing support and consider rural community needs by identifying
and delivering measures that support resilience and wellbeing.
Councillor Libby Stapleton said tackling the environmental drought issue was important as it could lead to “land degradation, biodiversity loss and longterm watering security”.
“The stress of ongoing dry conditions affects community wellbeing and mental health, particularly among isolated or vulnerable residents,” she said.
“We know that prolonged drought threatens the viability of farming businesses, with flow-on effects on rural employment and local supply chains.
“It is up to each of us to support this
work to help mitigate and adapt to a changing climate and to do what we can to try and address the increasing risks the drought presents.”
Cr Paul Barker said local government’s role involved “removing barriers, sharing information and standing beside the community”.
“(Council will) continue to advocate to the state government to abandon or amend the ESVF,” he said. “While this stems from a previous council resolution, thisisthemostsupportivepositionofSurf Coast residents and ratepayers I’ve seen in my five years in this organisation.
“If we continue this trend of looking
Sustainable fashion in vogue at Wool Museum
A Geelong sustainable fashion prize is back after two years with three new winners, with voting for the people’s choice award now open.
We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize exhibition will be on display at the National Wool Museum until November 30 to showcase all the finalists for people to vote on the UNESCO City of Design People’s Choice Award winner.
Museum director Padraic Fisher said the museum was “proud to provide a global platform for designers” helping shape the fashion industry’s future.
“This prize not only recognises creative excellence but also champions the urgent shift toward ethical, slow, and circular fashion,” he said.
“We the Makers celebrates the bold vision and ingenuity of emerging designers who are reimagining fashion for a more sustainable future.”
“The winning design will be acquired into the museum’s permanent collection, preserving a piece of this transformative movement for generations to come.”
Shiva Yousefpour was named Designer of the Year for UNBOUND by SHIYO, with the people’s choice winner to be announced during Geelong Design Week from November 21 to 30.
Isobel Hyland’s Pivot City Punk received the Mayoral Award, and Sherry Johnstone’sCoastalCountrywasselected for the ARC Research Hub for Future Fibres Innovation Mentorship, Deakin Institute for Frontier Materials.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the Sustainable Fashion Prize was a powerful example of how Geelong was building on its rich textile legacy.
“This prize is a celebration of creativity, sustainability, and our ongoing commitment to shaping a more sustainable future for the fashion industry,” he said.
“As a UNESCO City of Design, we are proud to support this important program that connects our city’s historic roots in textile manufacturing with a new wave of global innovation.”
We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023 finalist Emily Rastas with her work modelled by Ehren Schloss. (Ivan Kemp) 334306_10
at our Surf Coast locals as being attacked by the state and can be there to defend them from these attacks, you’ll see the community support of what we do skyrocket.”
Surf Coast Shire has experienced 15 consecutive months of below-average rainfall since February last year, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) identifying current conditions as severe.
BoM’s long-range forecast for May to July indicated rainfall will likely be below average across south-west Victoria, with consistent and steady rainfall needed throughout winter and spring to enable reliable crop growth.
Indoor pool is a step closer for Drysdale
Drysdale’s 25-metre indoor pool will be open by late 2027 after design plans for Stage Two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centrewerereleased.
StageTwooftheaquaticcentrebuildson the50-metreoutdoorpool,witha25-metre indoor pool and warm water exercise pool in a dedicated pool hall, along with a gym, twogroupfitnessroomsandacafe.
Both new pools will offer ramps for easy entryandexit.
City of Greater Geelong has now gone out to market for a construction tender, with submissions now being evaluated. A recommendation will be made to council onapreferredheadcontractortobuildthe facility.
The City expects the centre will be ready forcommunityuseinlate2027,allowingfor swimming, fitness classes, learn-to-swim programsandwarmwatertherapy.
“It is exciting to see the great work of the Project Control Group, who have come together to oversee and guide the development of an exceptional indoor aquatic facility for our Bellarine community,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchantsaid.
“The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre has been very popular within our local
communitysofaroverthewarmermonths, andIknowmanylocalsarelookingforward to enjoying an even bigger and better facilitythatwillbeopenyear-round.”
The Australian and Victorian governments have each committed $20 million to the project, with the City contributingupto$300,000.
“This project has been driven by the North Bellarine community, and I’m so pleased to see it take another big step forward,” Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said. “Stage Two will deliver
year-round access to vital health and wellbeingfacilities–includingwarmwater therapy, learn-to-swim programs, and fitnessspaces.”
“We’re proud to reach this significant milestoneonourlong-termplantoprovide better aquatic facilities for residents on the Bellarine,” Murradoc Ward councillor RowanStorysaid.
“It’sexcitingtobeabletoeasilyvisualise how the pool hall, gym and cafe will look insideandhowthecentrewillcomplement the50-metreoutdoorpooloverall.”
How the centre’s facade will look according to a computer generated image by City of Greater Geelong. (Pictures: Supplied)
How the North Bellarine pool will look after Stage 2 completion.
Have a say on the future of outdoor dining guidelines
Hospitality businesses and community members across Greater Geelong can shape the direction for traders about alfresco dining, making public areas more vibrantandensuringsafety.
Open for feedback, the Draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines intend to provide guidance about suitable locations, exclusion and pedestrian zones and allowable types of fixed and temporary furniture, including planters, tables and barriers.
Thedraftguidelinesfocusonestablishing a consistent and efficient approach to the application process, permit types, positioning, safety measures, design elements,operationsandmaintenance.
Businesses in Greater Geelong would be abletoapplyforapermittousepublicspaces other than footpaths such as pedestrian laneways and plazas, considering factors such as safety, surrounding uses, and publicneed.
Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said council recognised the value of outdoor dining and was committed to collaborating with businesses to facilitate thisactivity.
“Alfresco dining in central Geelong and across the region is a significant driver of the economy and helps to make public spacesmorevibrant,”MayorKonteljsaid.
“Dining on the footpath, in unique laneways and plazas attracts local and international visitors, supports jobs and helpspeopletofeelsafe.
“Whether you’re a business owner, supplier, outdoor dining patron or from the broader community, I encourage you to have your say on these important guidelines.”
The guidelines have been informed by engagement such as workshops and surveys with traders, emergency services and community members, and an AccessibilityReviewlastyear.
Community drives better roads
By Jena Carr
Surf Coast residents can have their say on how their roads are maintained with the draft Road Management Plan open forfeedback.
The draft 2025-2029 was endorsed for public exhibition during council’s meeting on June 24 to outline its road maintenanceobligationsanddefinethe responsibilitiesofroadusers.
Councillor Tony Phelps said road managementwasoneofcouncil’s“most important responsibilities” and biggest budgetallocations.
“I would really love to hear what our community think about this draft road management plan and its various aspects,”hesaid.
“The roads team do a fabulous job keeping up with road maintenance under difficult technical and variable weather-relatedcircumstances.
The Geelong Nature Festival returns next month.
EXPLORE AND RESTORE: GEELONG NATURE FESTIVAL RETURNS
We’re excited to announce the return of Geelong Nature Festival from 12 – 27 July.
You’re invited to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of our region through a diverse program of events, workshops, and field activities.
This year’s theme, Explore and Restore, celebrates the power of connecting with nature and the profound impact it has on our mental health, wellbeing, physical vitality, and overall happiness.
With a focus on families, the two-week festival offers a diverse range of events and activities designed to help you discover nature throughout Geelong and get involved in conservation efforts.
The festival kicks off on Saturday 12 July kicks off with a Family Fun Day at the Old Paper Mill in Fyansford, featuring inspirational speakers, wildlife interactions from Wildlife Xposure and Roaming Reptiles, kids' activities, performances, guided walks, community plantings and more.
The following two weeks will be jampacked with over 50 events across the region.
For more event information and to book, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ NatureFestival2
HAVE YOUR SAY
Help shape how we engage with our community
We’re refreshing our Community Engagement Policy and we want to hear from you. This is your chance to help shape how, when, and why we engage with you on decisions that impact Greater Geelong.
This policy explains how and when we ask for your input, and how we use it to guide the decisions that we make. It also shows our commitment to working with the community.
Chilwell Library temporary closure
The Chilwell Library will be closed for a significant redevelopment from Sunday 29 June for approximately eight months. Parts of Sladen Park will also be closed for construction storage. The playground will remain open. Your nearest alternative library locations are: ›Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome), 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong. ›Geelong West Library, 153A Pakington Street, Geelong West.
For more information about the library upgrade, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/CLR2
Have a great idea for a community space?
We’ve launched a new central hub for property and leasing opportunities — making it easier than ever to explore, apply for, and share feedback on available spaces across the region.
From community buildings to open spaces, this new platform is all about transparency, fairness, and unlocking the full potential of our region’s assets.
Whether you’re a local group, business, or resident, you can check out what’s available to find your next space. Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ PropertyHYS2
WHAT'S ON
Looking for school holiday activities?
If you’re looking for some fun things to do with the kids these school holidays, you can find what’s on in our region via our Events Geelong calendar.
There’s a wide range of activities and events including Goldilocks and The Three Bears, and Fritz, at the Potato Shed, to Ocean Adventures: Treasure Hunts and Sea Creatures at the National Wool Museum, plus more.
To see what’s on, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ SchoolHolidays2
“SurfCoastShiremayhavesomepoor roads every once in a while... but I have been looking at the quality of roads in other areas outside the shire and we enjoyaprettygoodstandardofroads.”
Cr Phelps said the road management planoutlinedthestandardscouncilwas expected to maintain and was updated every four years to ensure it reflected currentneedsandexpectations.
“I’d like to see some more realistic standards. As an example; 300 metres of 35-millimetre corrugations is acceptable for three months before councilisrequiredtoact,”hesaid.
“Thatseemsalittlegeneroustomeand would certainly be very uncomfortable to anyone having to drive such a piece ofroad.”
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Road ManagementPlanFeedback before July 25 to provide feedback on the draft 2025-2029RoadManagementPlan.
To provide your feedback by 11.59pm on Sunday 3 August, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ EngagementPolicy2
Siblings Tom and Amy Filipovic dine outside in Ocean Grove. (Ivan Kemp) 480715_04
Club’s player pitch
A Torquay hockey pitch is kicking up a storm with construction underway on the new facility, allowing more people to play thegametheylove.
ConstructionontheBanyul-WarriFields Hockey Pitch is expected to be completed early next year and will feature a synthetic hockey pitch with LED lighting, sheltered spectatorseatingandanewcarpark.
Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club vice-presidentAndrewCrowleysaidhehad advocated for a closer venue for members to play and train on since 2012, with the clubcurrentlybasedatCorio’sSteadPark.
“The travel commitment has made it difficult for us to recruit kids and retain playersbecausepeopledon’twanttomake thattrip,”hesaid.
“We were incredibly fortunate that Torquay was identified for a new hockey venue given the level of planning that has goneintothisprojectovertime.
“One of our goals is to recruit lifelong hockeyplayersandthisnewfacilitymeans we can do that... and people have already started returning to the club because they knowthere’sagroundcoming.”
Mr Crowley said the new pitch would allow more people and kids to get involved in playing hockey, which was a sport that everyonecouldplay.
“The most exciting part is that we’re going to be able to attract players from all overtheSurfCoast,fromplaceslikeAireys Inlet,MoriacandWinchelsea,”hesaid.
“Our aim is to increase participation by 20 per cent in year one. This growth is anticipated to come from under eight and under 10 programs, social hockey and peoplereturningtohockey.”
The pitch will be delivered by Surf Coast Shire Council thanks to funding through the state government’s Regional Sports InfrastructureProgram.
ENTERTAINMENT
Recognising Surf Coast’s heroes
Surf Coast residents can help highlight the unsung volunteers within their community through a new project honouring the region’s heroes.
Community-driven and not-for-profit Surf Coast Heroes will call for exceptional volunteers and change-makers nominations to highlight the generosity of caring individualsinanartproject.
Founder and photographer Brett Dorron said the project features a major public exhibition and professionallyprintedbookfeaturing portraitsandpersonalstoriesof20or more“unsungheroes”.
“Volunteers are the silent swell beneath the surface of our community,”hesaid.
“Thisprojectisaboutliftingthemup while recognising and highlighting the contributions of these unsung heroes who give so much and expect nothinginreturn.”
Nominationsareopenforpeopleof all ages and backgrounds across the Surf Coast, with all the profits from the book sales to be reinvested into charities, grassroots organisations andothercausesacrosstheregion.
SurfCoastHeroesisthefirstproject under the Heroes Journey banner, a communityartsinitiativecelebrating volunteers through striking portraits andintimatestorytelling.
Visit heroesjourney.com.au/ nominations for more information or tonominateSurfCoastHeroeswithin thecommunity.
Soul stirring RAAF music
By Jena Carr
The Royal Australian Air Force Band will take the soul on a transformative journey withApparitionscomingtoGeelong.
The 40-piece wind band will breathe life into its audience when Wesley Unity Church is filled with thoughtful and flowing tunes for a free night out for the whole family from 7.30pm on Friday, June27.
Music director Squadron Leader Daniel Phillips said the concert would feature a program of “excellent music by a range of Australianandinternationalcomposers”.
“It’s a bit of whimsical and engaging workthathassomegreatthemesandtunes whilebringinginallofthedifferentcolours ofthewindband,”hesaid.
“It’s got moments of being heavily grounded,butalsoothermomentsthatare really ethereal and take you out of yourself inthattransformativewaythatmusicis.
“I’mlookingforwardtohearingtheband gearing up and really going for it... as we haveanamazinggroupofmusiciansanda reallyexcellentbunchofhumanstoo.”
The program’s pieces will include Luminance by Shuying Li, Clarinet Concerto by John Heins featuring soloist
Corporal Robert Scott and In Evening’s StillnessbyJosephSchwantner.
The audience will then be taken on a journey through White Ghost Dancing by Ross Edwards before being transported outside of the physical form during FantasticalApparitionbyRyanFillinge.
The Air Force band is a world-class military band that looks to enhance the imageandcultureoftheAirForcethrough musicandceremony.
The Royal Australian Air Force Band will present Apparitions at Wesley Uniting Church on Friday, June 27. (Supplied)
Preatures, Badloves join the Queenscliff Music Festival
The Preatures are one of the latest acts to beunveiledforthe2025QueenscliffMusic Festival (QMF) this November.
The reformed indie rock band topped the bill when the festival dropped its second big artist announcement this week, which also included Tex Perkins and Matt Walker, Mama Kin Spender, Ella Hooper, Velvet Trip and iconic Aussie band The Badloves.
The Preatures’ debut album Blue Planet Eyes was released in 2014, with featured single Is This How You Feel? becoming part of the soundtrack of that era.
While they disbanded in 2021, The Preatures returned for a show late last year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first album and are currently in the middle of a 15-date national tour.
The big name acts from elsewhere will also be joined by local rock legends Bones & Jones and blues and roots journeymen The Mojo Corner.
Beloved children’s entertainer Peter Coombe will also join Teeny Tiny Stevies as part of the dedicated Kids Stage lineup.
Festival director Claire Stickland said Queenscliff wasn’t just the location of the
event,itwasthe“heartbeatofthefestival”.
“This year’s lineup is one of our most exciting yet, a powerful mix of iconic names and fresh discoveries that reflect the spirit and diversity of Queenscliff Music Festival,” Ms Stickland said.
“Every year, we’re reminded of the magic that happens when people gather to share music, stories and summer by the sea and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another unforgettable weekend.”
Visit qmf.net.au to see all the acts announced so far.
The Preatures will perform at the 2025 Queenscliff Music Festival. (Supplied)
Torquay Hockey Club members Maddy Crowley, Skye MacDonald and Andrew Crowley welcome a new hockey pitch in Torquay. (Supplied)
DISABILITY
Creating positive change for people with disability in Geelong
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Our approach is designed to make your NDIS funding go further - maximising outcomesandcreatinglasting,meaningful change.
Our local team of allied health professionals provides services, including occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, early childhood supports, positive behaviour support and habit coaching.
What sets us apart is the way we deliver therapy where it matters most, whether it’s at home, school, work, or out in the community, we meet people where they are to help them build the skills and confidencetheyneedtothrive.
Our Geelong-based practitioners work closelywithparticipantsandtheirsupport networks to break down barriers and achievemeaningfulgoals.
Whetherit’shelpingchildrenpreparefor keytransitionslikestartingkindergartenor school, supporting adolescents to become job-ready,orempoweringadultstoengage more fully in their community, our team is passionate about creating long-lasting, positive change in the lives of participants andtheirfamilies.
We call this approach the Everyday Way.
Formorethan25years,thisteam-based, community-focused approach has recognised the power of inclusion, connection, and real-world outcomes.
By focusing on what’s possible - not just what’s needed - we help people push past limitations, broaden their horizons, and livewithgreaterindependence.
To learn more about how we’re supporting the Geelong community to create lasting positive change, visit everydayind.com.au or call 1300 179 131.
Everyday Independence helps people push past limitations, broaden their horizons, and live with greater independence. (Pictures: Supplied)
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10 Power cells (9)
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14 Bringing to (10)
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19 Snakelike (10)
23 Total (8)
24 Not liable (6)
26 Point to be judged upon (9)
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4 Red precious stone (4)
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8 Preoccupy (8)
13 Severe despondency and dejection (10)
16 Encumbrance (8)
18 Unite (7)
19 Merchants (7)
20 Public conveyance (7)
21 Wandering (7)
22 Hoards (6)
25 People (4)
1 How many countries border Austria?
2 What nationality is singersongwriter Sarah McLachlan?
3 In which war did the Charge of the Light Brigade take place?
4 John Goodman (pictured) plays which character in the Monsters, Inc. franchise?
5 What type of animal is an American marten?
6 How many yellow stars appear on the People’s Republic of China’s flag?
7 The Pont du Gard is a bridge in which country?
8 Which actor played the character of President Orlean in the 2021 film Don’tLookUp?
9 Ariel Sharon is the former prime minister of which country?
10 Monticello was the primary plantation of which US president?
The Guide
GRANTCHESTER
ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
Take one 1950s Cambridgeshire village, add a jaded cop and a local vicar with a talent for solving crimes and you have the winning formula for this cosy murder-mystery series. After a somewhat rocky start, new vicar Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair) has found a home in Grantchester, and a good friend in DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green, pictured, left, with Nair). But love is proving a little harder to come by. Season 10 begins with a double episode tonight, which sees the Easter fete upended by a suspicious death, while there might be romance on the horizon for Alphy. Then, a murder at the university uncovers some deadly academic rivalries and plunges the pair into the thick of a race to publish research first.
LOUIS THEROUX: THE SETTLERS
ABC Entertains, Sunday, 8.55pm
Fourteen years on from TheUltra Zionists, Louis Theroux (pictured) returns to what is now a hot-button subject with a new documentary. It sees the journalist embed himself with religious-nationalist Jewish settlers in the West Bank, who see it as their divine right to drive out the Palestinians who have been living there for generations. Emboldened by the rise of ultra-nationalists in the Israeli government, the settlers have begun to push harder, and their ambitions have expanded. Theroux meets some of the leaders of the movement, and sees first hand the consequences of what they are doing, meeting with Palestinians impacted by their actions. Typically for Theroux, TheSettlersis a thoughtful take on a divisive subject.
Friday, June 27
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Search For The Last Great Tusker. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 SBS50. (R) 2.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R)
Headline act: Grant Denyer welcomes Sandra Sully to Dealor NoDeal
Seven, Tuesday, 9pm
DEAL OR NO DEAL
10, Monday, 7pm
She’s the best in the business when it comes to breaking news, but can Sandra Sully keep her cool when faced with Grant Denyer’s high-risk, high-reward guessing game? Kicking off a new timeslot for the Deal, the legendary newsreader is competing for SpinalCure Australia, which funds groundbreaking research into curing spinal cord injuries. Sully’s instincts as a newshound are finely tuned, so she’s hoping they can lead her to the $100,000 case and a game-changing amount of cash for charity. Celebrating her 35th anniversary at Channel 10, there’s no prize for guessing the number of the case Sully picks: after all, 10 is her lucky number. The headline? It’s bad news for the Banker.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.00 Little Disasters. (Mdls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG, R) 3.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Final, Mal) Helen is missing as day seven nears.
9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles. 8.25 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter: Slaver Ship Secrets. (PGa, R) 9.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Northumberland – Rosie Ramsey. (R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+a, R) 12.05 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R) 3.15 Colosseum. (Mav, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (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 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG. 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 To Be Advised.
1.35 Nurses. (Ma, R) A patient undergoes deep brain stimulation.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG) Catriona Rowntree helps couples find their perfect country house whether in the mountains, on a farm or near the beach.
8.30 To Be Advised.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Mark meets a marine biologist.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00
9GEM (81, 92)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.20pm Bananas In Pyjamas. 1.40 Ben And Holly. 2.15 Thomas. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Interstellar Ella. 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. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Walking With Dinosaurs. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Space Invaders. Noon MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010, PG) 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 & Robin. (1997, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Masterminds. (2016, M) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family. 4.00
(64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Sing About This Country. 2.00 Family Rules. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: The Red Turtle. (2016, PG) 9.00 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.15 MOVIE: Smoke Signals. (1998, M) 10.50 Nula. 11.20 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. 1am Bush Bands Bash. 2.00 On The Road. 3.00 On The Road. 4.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. 5.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Way. (2010, PGadl) 10.20 Sing Street. (2016, Mal) 12.20pm Love Proof. (2022, Malns, Swedish) 2.00 The Movie Show. 2.30 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 5.20 A Room With A View. (1985, PGnv) 7.30 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, Ml) 9.40 Margrete: Queen Of The North. (2021, MA15+nv) 11.55 Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+hl) 1.40am Ali. (2001, Mlsv) 4.30 The Movie Show. 5.40 Petite Maman. (2021, PGa, French)
(82, 93)
Filmed in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX, with crowds about to descend on New Orleans, this ninth season premiere finds the Iberville Cuisine and Oyster Bar in the heart of the French Quarter in dire need of tough love. Nurse-doctor couple Bonnie and Camille bought into the restaurant business to fulfil long-held dreams, but when they serve chef Gordon Ramsay (pictured) two-day-old oysters full of grit –which he refuses to eat – it’s clear that under their clueless stewardship it has quickly become an unsanitary nightmare. It’s going to be a tough ask, but if anyone can whip this rabble into shape before thousands of Chiefs and Eagles fans arrive in the Big Easy, it’s Ramsay.
TEN (5, 10)
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. (Ml, R) Guests include Dominic West. 10.30 10’s Late News.
1.40 Jane Austen: Rise Of A Genius. (PGl, R) 2.40 Eumeralla, A War Requiem For Peace. 3.55 Classic 100 Concert 2025. (R) 5.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.00 Landline. (R) Hosted by Pip Courtney.
6.30 Australian Story: Break It Down
– The Raygun Phenomenon. (R)
A profile of Rachael “Raygun” Gunn. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Return, Mv)
A suspicious death interrupts the Easter Fete.
9.05 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) Tensions rise to boiling as Stella scrambles to adapt to her new way of life.
10.00 Little Disasters. (Mdls, R) Police and Social Services investigate jointly. 10.50 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Visitors. (R) Sir David Attenborough examines the Great Barrier Reef. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGaw, R) 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24 English News. 12.00 PBS News. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 3. Day 1. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 From The Ashes Of World War II. (Premiere)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet: New Zealand. Sir David Suchet heads to New Zealand.
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Power And Persecution (Chirk, Oxburgh And Penrhyn) (Final, PG) Looks at three historic houses. 9.35 Irish Road Trip With Miriam Margolyes. (PGa, R) Presented by Miriam Margolyes.
10.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R) 11.35 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 3.10 Colosseum. (Mav, R) 4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 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. 3.30 PJ Masks. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Pirates Love Underpants. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.55 Dance Life. 9.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Nula. 2.35 Living Black. 3.05 First Australians. 4.05 Dolly Parton: Still Rockin’. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Moko. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 The American Buffalo. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 11.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Hoarders. 2.25 The Story Of. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Over The Black Dot. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Icons That Built The World. 10.10 Glastonbury: 50 Years And Counting. Midnight Glastonbury Festival. 2.20 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, Ml) 2.30 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian, English, French, German) 5.00 The Glassworker. (2024, PGav, Urdu, English) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PGa) 8.30 Only The Brave. (2017) 11.05 Pretty Young Thing. (2022, MA15+as, Danish) 12.55am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. McKell Cup Day, Caulfield Winter Race Day and Tattersall’s Tiara Raceday. 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) Officers are concerned a passenger may be up to a lot more than he’s letting on.
7.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R) American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles try to build a race car for Ford so they can defeat Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal.
10.40 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017, MA15+v, R) A getaway driver gets involved in a doomed heist. Ansel Elgort, Lily James. 1.00 Nurses. (Ma, R) A roofer has fallen from a ladder.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. (Premiere) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am My Greek Odyssey. 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 Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Storage Wars: Barry’s Best Buys. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Port Melbourne v Carlton. 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, June 29
ABC TV (2)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PGd, R) 4.40 Walking With Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Yes In My Backyard. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Stella forms an unlikely alliance.
8.55 Little Disasters. (Mals) The investigation continues. Shocking discoveries are made and cracks form in the perfect family.
9.45 MOVIE: The Tracker. (2002, Mav, R) Four people search for an accused murderer. David Gulpilil. 11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.35 Daniel Tiger’s. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Secret Life Of The Tasmanian Devils. (Premiere) 10.25 Late Programs.
Stompem Ground 2022: Yatangal. 5.25 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 5.55 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 6.35 Great Lakes Wild.
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 10.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGa, R) 11.25 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 11.55 SBS50. (PG, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 SBS50. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 3. Day 2. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 From The Ashes Of World War II.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Paris: Mystery Of The Lost Palace. (PGav, R) 8.30 Arc De Triomphe: The Passion Of A Nation. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Arc de Triomphe. 9.30 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) A look at Volodymyr Zelensky. 10.30 New Zealand From A Train. (PGa, R) 11.25 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PGav, R) 12.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.15 Colosseum. (MA15+v, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 Drive Launch Pad: Driven By Design. 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (PGl) 1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.00 Find My Country House Aust. (PG, R) 3.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (Final, PG, R) 4.30 Cirque Du Soleil’s Corteo: From State To Arena. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. (R) 12.30 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (R) 1.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Barbie. (2023, PGlv) Barbie leaves Barbieland for the first time. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling.
9.50 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, Mls, R) A middle-aged man’s wife asks for a divorce. Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling.
12.00 MOVIE: Love Road. (2023, Mls, R) Shalane Connors.
1.35 Great Australian Detour. (PGl, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A woman is suffering buyer’s remorse. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (R) Clare and her best friend Brid are on a mission to find Clare’s family a home in Western Sydney. 9.40 Airport 24/7. (PGdl, R) A revolutionary airport trial 10 years in the making faces cancellation. Australian Border Force new recruit Nelson makes a find. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mas, R) Elsbeth investigates the death of a real estate developer. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.50pm Avengers. 2.10 MOVIE: I’m All Right Jack. (1959) 4.20 MOVIE: It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. (1963, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992, M) 12.25am MOVIE: Villain. (1971, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs.
1.45pm Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Jakarta ePrix. H’lights. 2.50 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.50 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 5.30 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, M) 10.30 MOVIE: American Pie. (1999, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 16. Richmond v Adelaide.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGa) Celebrities show off their dance skills. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.45 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder On Prescription Pt 2. (MA15+dlv) The original murder suspect is found dead and a large quantity of heroin is unearthed. 10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Michael McGurk. 12.00 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 1.30 Business Drive. 2.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PG, R) 3.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 4.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 The Wrong Man: 17 Years Behind Bars. (Mal) Profiles the wrongfully convicted Andrew Malkinson. 10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The First 48: Last Rap. (Mal, R) 12.10 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Business Drive. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Emily and her son meet a chilled-out pug. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.15 Fake. (Ml) Joe scrambles to cancel the auction of his family home. 9.15 FBI. (Mav, R) After a bioweapon attack leaves two people dead, the FBI tries to determine who is behind it and the location of their next target. Jubal’s past demons surface when Tyler suffers another health scare. 11.05 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team is called in to apprehend an active shooter. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Black Comedy In America. 1.50 Make America Swift Again. 2.50 Jeopardy! 4.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.10 Colosseum. Midnight Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Vicar Of Dibley. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Mutiny On The Buses. (1972, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Titans v North Qld Cowboys. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 The Closer. Midnight MOVIE: Family Life. (1971, M) 2.15 MOVIE: Mutiny On The Buses. (1972, PG) 4.05 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 5.25 Late Programs.
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: Deadpool 2. (2018, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: G.I. Jane. (1997, M) 1.35am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 The Ides Of March. (2011, Mals) 1.30pm Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 3.05 A Room With A View. (1985, PGnv) 5.15 Petite Maman. (2021, PGa, French) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 8.30 Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+av) 10.50
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Rise Of The Superbombs. 2.00 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Three Men And A Baby. (1987, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Valkyrie. (2008, M) 1.05am Gotham. 2.05 Arrow. 3.00 Late Programs.
Monday, June 30
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 MOVIE: The Tracker. (2002, Ma, R) 11.35 Nigella Bites. (l, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 2.55 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (Final, R) 3.25 Back Roads. (R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
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. (Final, PGl) Jane Austen writes Emma and Persuasion
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.35 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 12.25 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24 International SBS Midday. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 SBS50. (R) 2.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGa, R) 3.50 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (R) 4.30 SBS50. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia: Huelva And Aracena. (PGaw, R) Michael Portillo visits the port city of Huelva.
8.20 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG, R) Sue Perkins explores Thailand, beginning in the north in the highlands.
9.15 Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda. (PGa, R) Stephen Fry documents the story of painter Willem Arondeus and cellist Frieda Belinfante. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Classified. (Mlv) 11.50 Kin. (MA15+lv, R) 1.45 Colosseum. (Mav, R) 2.35 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning
Programs. 11.50 Small Business Secrets. 12.20pm France 24 English News. 12.50 The UnXplained. 1.40 The Movie Show. 2.40 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.10 Alone UK. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.10 Warm Props. 11.20 Couples Therapy. 11.55 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. (PGad) Kirby puts on the performance of her life. Bree’s concern for Remi grows. Sonny makes a shocking discovery.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mal) It’s the first Couples Cove for the newlyweds and sparks fly.
8.50 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena begins to question her abilities when she is assigned a rookie to mentor.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.
12.00 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Mals) Ariel embarks on a mission.
7.30 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGa) Eight sets of parents with very different parenting styles put their methods to the test.
9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.00 10 News+. (Premiere) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ms) The Jokers hijack security in an electrical store. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 10 News+. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Family Rules. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. 10.10 MOVIE: 6 Festivals. (2022, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm All The King’s Men. (2006, Mv) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.05 The Movie Show. 5.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 7.30 The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, Mls) 9.20 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, Malnsv) 11.50 Late Programs.
SIGN
Tuesday, July 1
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24 International SBS Midday. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 SBS50. (PG, R) 2.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGv, R) 3.50 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.00 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.30 SBS50. (PG, R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs: The Journey North. (PG) 8.50 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Survival. (Final, R) Sir David Attenborough finishes his journey.
9.50 I Was Actually There: Woomera Detention Centre Breakout. (PG, R)
10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Evacuation. (Final, Mal, R) 12.45 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Matthew Nable. (Final) 8.30 Insight. A look at Australia’s superannuation system. 9.30 Dateline: Let’s Talk About Sex, Habibi. Looks at sex education in Egypt.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 1.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 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 What The Killer Did Next. 12.10am Doc Martin. 1.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Dentist On The Job. (1961, PG) 1.50 Dad’s Army. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. (Return) 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. 10.00 The Closer. 11.00 The West Wing. Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. (Premiere) 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. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Cards And Collectables Australia. Noon MOVIE: Batman & Robin. (1997, PG) 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: Deep Blue Sea. (1999, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am Below Deck. 1.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Nitro Champs. Replay. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Carrera Cup. H’lights. 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 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Marrying Mr. Darcy. (2018, G, 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. (PGad) Kirby hopes to get her big break.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals) The couples look at an intimacy crate.
9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+) Gordon Ramsay helps struggling New Orleans restaurants get reinvigorated before Super Bowl LIX.
10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 First Dates UK. (PG)
12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7.40 Tipping Point: Wimbledon Special. A trio of Australian tennis royalty, including John Millman, Sam Stosur and Dylan Alcott, trade their racquets for buzzers in a special tennis legends edition in the name of charity.
9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) Four detectives are shot during a prisoner exchange.
10’s Late News.
10 News+. (R)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Brady Vs Belichick: The Verdict. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Help, I’ve Gone Viral! 6.15 Alone UK. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. (Return) 10.25 Dark Side Of The Cage. 12.15am Race For The Planet. 1.35 New Wave: Dare To Be Different. 3.15 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
9GEM (81, 92) 7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Frozen
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00
ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.40 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.00 QI. (Ml)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+adl, R) 12.35 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
International SBS Midday. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGls, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 How Disney Built America: The Birth Of Mickey. (Premiere, PG) Chronicles the creation of Mickey Mouse.
8.25 The King & The Prince’s Secret Millions. A look at how the British royal family has kept their wealth a secret from the public.
9.20 The Veil. (MA15+v) Imogen smuggles Adilah to England to see Michael in the hope that answers will finally be given.
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals) 12.20 L’Opera. (Mls, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 (Re) Solved. 1.25 Deep Fake Neighbour Wars. 2.20 Framed. 2.50 Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone UK. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Coriolanus. (2011) 10.45 MOVIE: The Promise. (2016, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 1.30 The Foundation. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Big Dry.
7.30 Piri’s Tiki Tour. 8.30 MOVIE: The Power Of One. (1992, M) 10.45 First Sounds. 11.00 Big Boss. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.45 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, Mals) 1.20pm Mad Max. (1979, M) 3.00 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PGav) 5.55 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 7.30 Risky Business. (1983, Malns) 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. (1994, MA15+av) 11.35 L.A. Story. (1991, Ml) 1.20am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: For Love And Honor. (2016, PGa) 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) Tane and Harper have a tense catch-up.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Premiere, MA15+a) Ashley Cain travels to Brazil. 11.20 Stags. (MA15+adlv)
12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 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.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Royal Recipe For Love. (2023, G) Laura Miyata, David Lafontaine. 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 A Current Affair.
7.30 To Be Advised.
8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at all the news from Australia and around the world, as well as the latest sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth takes a tour of famous New York crime scenes and is left with nagging questions. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mav) A televangelist on the FBI’s most wanted list surfaces in Gibraltar to seek asylum. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 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: The Intern. (2015, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Below Deck. 1.00 Supernatural. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Late Programs.
Thursday, July 3
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
(8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The One That Got Away. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24 International SBS Midday. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Supertunnels. (PG, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGa, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. Joanna Lumley explores the Danube by boat.
8.45 Grand Designs Australia: Buderim. (PG, R) Hosted by Anthony Burke.
9.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Brisbane To Cairns – Try Not Die. (R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Australia by train.
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Love Your Garden. (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 Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Black Angels. 1.00 Big Boss. 1.30 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Big Dry. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Moni. (Premiere) 9.45 MOVIE: Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Turkey. Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.
8.25 7/7: The London Bombings: Bombers Strike Again. (Mal) Two weeks after the July 7 attacks, the police are on the trail of the bombers.
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 The Silence. (MA15+av) 1.15 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 The Best Of The HAVASI Symphonic. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 White Coat Rebels. 2.00 Stuck. 2.15 Insight. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 History’s Greatest Of AllTime With Peyton Manning. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45am Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Cupids On Beacon Street. (2021, PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 Evil By Design: Roots Of Evil. (Malv, R) Looks at the crimes of Peter Nygård.
12.30 Life. (Madv, R) A new bride is murdered.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: You, Me, And That Mountain Retreat. (2023, PGa, R) Gladys Bautista, Michael Patrick Lane. 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. 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 MasterChef Aust.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Cronulla Sharks v Eels. 10.00 Poirot. 11.00 The West Wing. Midnight Late Programs.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
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
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday June 28. 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles.
0419 463 306
Combined Probus Club of Highton Meets third Thursday of each month, South Barwon Football & Netball clubrooms, McDonald Reserve, Reynolds Road, Belmont, 10am.
Sandra, 0427 348 260
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
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
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
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 7.45-8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for
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
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
Geelong Sports & Game Fishing
Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.
John, 0409 234 307
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 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
GROW Australia
Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Road, East Geelong, Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Zoom group 7pm Tuesdays.
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Belmont’s McDonald Reserve on Saturday to see who was out and about at the South Barwon vs St Mary’s footy and netball games.
Brydon King, Alison McFarlane, Sam Moreland and Ash Moreland.
Branko and Kaz Copic, and right, Bec Di Blasio and Melissa Hager.
Top: Erin Prendergast with her sons Xavier and Benji. Above centre: Jayne Grapsas and Lisa Aitken. Above: Milly Napier, Charli Klemke and Emily Brennan. Right: Monique Pedretti and Kylie Power.
Left: Kerry Roberts, Irene Baker, Dean Roberts and Trae Roberts. Right: Mietta Simpkin and Ella Clark. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 485358
Tina and Damien Elsworth with their daughter Charli.
Emerson Hovey and Chloe Phillips were supporting different teams.
Sean Blight and his son Henry.
Sands shift on the Cruiser
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
Howtimeflies...not!
It’sbeenafullfouryearssincetheToyota LandCruiser 300 Series had the rule run over it by the maker. The last upheaval to theLC300,whichfirstmadelandfallDown Under in the Snowy River Scheme more thanhalfacenturyago,wasin2021.
Who’d have thought then that the premium Sahara would be knocked off its pedestal by, not only one but two claimants – the ZX and GR Sport – to the Cruiser crown? Slow forward to this year with the six-model five or seven-seat series taking on improved safety tech, upgraded multimedia system and more comfort and convenience.
Standard across the range from entry-level GX are lane trace assist, emergency steering assist and drive halt. Parking has been made easier by the addition of guidelines to the reversing camera.Priceisupto$97,990,pluson-road costs.
The seven-seat GXL ($110,820) adds furthersafetyfeaturesandcabinupgrades, while the luxury-plus VX boasts better seating, embedded satellite navigation and a new front HDMI port replacing the existingDVD/CDplayer.
Sitting above is the Sahara test vehicle, which remains unchanged in price ($139,310) and equipment. The top two, the off-roadfocusedGRSport,andsuperluxury Sahara ZX stop the ‘clock’ at $146,160 and $146,910,respectively.
All LandCruiser 300 Series models are coveredbytheToyotaWarrantyAdvantage for five years unlimited kilometres, with servicing capped for five years, 60,000 kilometres.
Styling
Toyota opined when the new LandCruiser 300 Series arrived in 2021 that it could be easily identified by a strong trademark design making it at home in the stylish schoolcarparkorunforgivingoutback.
For example, the LC 300 strong street stance hinges on understated chrome work of the radiator up front, which is underpinned by the first TNGA body-on-frame platform delivering overall weight reduction and increased body rigidity, ride comfort and stable handling inallconditions.
Interior
The cabin includes new suede-like fabric upholstery, eight-way power adjustable driver’sseatwithlumbarsupport,40/20/40 split-fold second row seating and a second-rowcentrearmrest.
Second-rowseatstumbleforwardleaving anawkwardentrytothethirdrow,asisthe leg room when in the back. There is also a remote release from the rear of the cabin. The third row is power folding. A USB-C outletcanbefoundonbothsides.
Four-zone climate control air-con takes the place of a two-zone system, while storageisledbyastand-outcentreconsole cool box. The rear cargo space adds up to 175 litres with all seat backs raised,1004 litres with third row folded and 1967 litres withsecondandthirdrowsfolded.
Infotainment
Toyota’s latest generation multimedia system has been taken up across the range and now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, together with DAB+ digital radio, Bluetooth compatibility and voice recognition.
The company’s Connected Services has been expanded to include remote air-conditioning and cloud-based satellite navigation with live traffic updates, help with on and off-street parking options and pointsofinterestfortravellers.
RATINGS
Information can be brought to hand to the driver via a new 12.3-inch digital instrumentcluster,matchingasimilar-size multimedia touchscreen, while he or she can take advantage of power tilt-and-reach steeringcolumntogaintheperfectdriving position.
A new front HDMI port takes the place of the existing DVD/CD player for media playback.
Engines/transmissions
Acrosstherange,theLandCruiser300Series ispoweredbya3.3-litretwin-turbodieselV6 engine stumping up 227kW of peak power andaterrific700Nmoftorque,matedwitha ten-speedautomatictransmission,sending power to all four wheels via a full-time all-wheeldrivesystem.
All feature a locking centre differential, low range transfer case, crawl control, descent assist and traction control. The Sahara also chips in with Multi-Terrain Select which adds assurance in rugged going. Braked rowing capacity is set at 3500kg
Safety
The LandCruiser 300 Series Sahara has earned a five-star safety rating at 2022 testing. As well as ten airbags, through Toyota’s own suite of active safety systems, include autonomous emergency braking, including pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist (brake-based), speed sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane trace assist (lane centring, reversing camera, Multi-Terrain Monitor with surround-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, rear parking support brakeandtrailerswaycontrol.
Driving Engine noise is well contained by ample cabin insulation. while the size of the big SUVisnotunwieldytonavigatecitystreets ortightcarparks.
Fuel consumption on the combined urban/highway cycle was claimed by the maker at 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres. During a week of to-ing-and-fro-ing, the testSahara,atworstrecorded14.1litresper 100 kilometres, at best on the motorway, clocked6.8litresper100kilometres.
Lane assistance systems are intrusive, with lane centring, called Lane Trace Assist, particularly jerky. Adaptive cruise
control works well with the traffic sign recognition. As for passing on informationtothedriver, it was as if too much information was never enough, with two crowded screens presenting, literally a
jumble of letters and numbers, which tooksometimetobecomeusedto.
Summary
ThingsmoveslowlybutsurelyinCruiser Land, which suits the Toyota legacy LC300 Series traditionalists down to the ground.
Things move slowly but surely in Cruiser Land. (Pictures: Supplied)
Swans get on top of Saints
South Barwon hosted St Mary’s in Geelong Netball League A Grade at Belmont’s McDonald Reserve and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to see the Swans get over the line by 11 goals.
Hannah Fitzgerald about to take possession of the ball.
Renee Garing looks to get out of trouble. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 485238
Mon Pedretti in action.
Ava Pierce leaps for the ball.
Tyra Fallon celebrates her 150th game for South Barwon with her parents.
Left to right: Isabelle Grapsas looks to pass; Elli Kennedy fires the ball off to a teammate; Alana Nicol is strong under pressure from Renee Garing; Maddison McKiernan looks to get the ball out of defence.
Left: Monique Parker looks for a passing option. Centre: Eloise Maddox tips the ball away from Mon Pedretti. Right: Star Swans shooter Ellen Doyle takes the pass under pressure from Mia Aitken
Victory for North Shore
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Bisinella Oval on Saturday to see the home side Lara take on North Shore with both teams looking for their first win of the season. And it was North Shore that prevailed by 14 points.
Left: Ben Huby fires off a handpass. Centre: Harry Purcell kicks a goal for North Shore. Right: Cameron Edwards kicks one of his three goals. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 485240
Left: Bailey Johns fires off a handball. Centre: Declan Goodwin in action for Lara. Right: Cooper McKane and Jacob Summit-Miljevic compete in the ruck.
Scott Brackley lays a strong tackle on Declan Goodwin.
Above: Bradlee Tregenza kicks out of defence. Above centre: Tom Gunther looks for a passing option.
Declan Clark and Cameron Edwards compete in a strong marking contest.
Ben Huby kicks into the forward line.
Darby Henderson gathers the ball at half
Big win for Grubbers
By Justin Flynn
As Anglesea moved to within two points at Ray Menzies Oval on Saturday, most of the crowd could have been forgiven for thinking that Ocean Grove had played well, but was about to be overrun by a more experienced side.
But nobody told the players that.
The Grubbers would kick two late goals before the siren and eventually go on to record an ultra-impressive 17.8(110) to 10.9(69) win.
ItwasOceanGrove’ssecondwinfor the season after losing nine straight.
Coach Dave Farrell said he was proud of his players for absorbing that late third-quarter pressure.
“It was a nervous period for everyone and I am sure the guys on ground felt the pressure but showed maturity beyond what they are credited with by sticking to the task,” he said. “Often in that situation players with only the best intentions get pulled out of structure and go away from theirroletotryandinfluencetheoutcome. We’ve done a lot of work in this area and the boys showed great trust in each other to stick to their guns.”
Not only did the Grubbers absorb that pressure, they picked up their game and booted the first two goals of the final term.
When Ryan Baker goaled for the Seas at the nine-minute mark, the deficit was just 15 points and it looked like a thriller was about to play out.
Jye Walker replied almost immediately and youngster Jack Connolly kicked truly at the 14-minute mark. A stalemate occurred in the ensuing minutes, but Tyson Ruck and Josh Lange made certain of the win to the delight of the large pastplayers contingent in the crowd.
Ayden Gras booted four goals for Anglesea to take his season’s tally to 50, but the combined efforts of teenagers Jamison Hallam and Hugo Walsh kept the star forward relatively in check.
“We left the role to be shared between Jami and Hugo after seeing so much footy go through Gras over the last few weeks,” Farrell said. “We thought it would be a great opportunity for them to work together on positioning as primary defender and support as secondary. For a 17- and 18-year-old to grasp that and work so well together on the day was really encouraging.”
Close
Playing co-coach Nick Bourke said the leadership group rallied when Ocean Grove was challenged in the third quarter.
“It’s always great to add some senior players to the side and I feel like they were pivotal for us when Anglesea got on a bit of a run,” he said.
“The kids have been incredible all year for us (and) with a lot of our older players and leaders being injured, they have stood up and played big roles for us all year.
“And I think we saw the reward for that yesterday for them and us as a team. They are the future of the club and so happy to see them rewarded yesterday.”
The Grubbers face Queenscliff this week. In the corresponding game earlier in the season, Grove was held to just two behinds for the first three quarters.
“Next week provides us with another great opportunity against a side that’s in some really good form,” Bourke said.
“We showed on the weekend that our method we have been working really hard
onoverthelastfewweeksinparticularcan match it with the best, so we are looking forward to the challenge this week.”
DRYSDALE’S topsy turvy season continued, but this time in a good way with a 19-point win against a red-hot Queenscliff. Key defender Jack Jenkins again led the way for the Hawks while Tyler Monahan booted two goals and was best for the Coutas.
PORTARLINGTON came back from 30 points down at the last change to defeat Modewarre by five. Ruckman Scott Greenhough was instrumental for the Demons.
TORQUAY thrashed an injury-hit BarwonHeadsby42pointswithmidfielder MattBoagbestwhileNo20pickinthe2008 National Draft Tom Swift was best for the Seagulls.
MITCH Day booted eight goals for Geelong Amateur in a 65-point win against Newcomb while Jack Duke slotted five for the Power.
as it gets in Section 3 senior tennis
It was the halfway mark of the winter season this week for Tennis Geelong’s Senior Pennant and things couldn’t be closer at the top end of Section 3 Mixed with only one point separating the top three teams.
Surfcoast Torquay leapfrogged Ocean Grove Red and Wandana Heights to take top spot with a win at home against Eastern Districts.
Torquay stormed out of the blocks winning the first two mixed 6-0, 6-1, while Districts women Debbie Irwin and Madison Gioffre won 6-3, and Torquay’s men Brenton and Peter Currie countered 6-3 in the doubles.
Torquay’s mixed pairings again proved too strong in the reverse mixed, Torquay winning five sets to one, with Brenton and Peter Currie three-set winners.
Ocean Grove White got to within two points of the four, when they posted a 4-2 win over Grovedale.
The teams were evenly matched with Grovedale winning the first mixed 6-4
while Ocean Grove took the second 6-2. Grovedale proved too strong in the women’s 6-0, and the Grove in the men’s 6-2, leaving the teams even on sets and games going into the reverse mixed.
Vanessa Armstrong and Darren Loftus put Ocean Grove in front with a 6-3 win in the fifth set before Oscar Dallman teamed with Marina Merriman to win his third set for the day 6-3, putting his team over the line.
Things were a little closer when Drysdale hosted Leopold with the home team coming from behind to take the win.
The opening mixed sets were keenly fought with Leopold eventually taking both sets 7-5, 6-4. Ria Kougi and Rachel Shanks fought back hard for Drysdale, winning the women’s 6-0, but Leopold steadied with Hayden Walters and Jackson Brotchie taking the men’s 6-2.
Leopold were looking for their first win of the season after a couple of close loses, but Drysdale were to deny them again with Kougi teaming with Thomas Palmateer to take the fifth 6-1 and Georgina Palmateer with Tim Craven
Former Diamond to lead Tigers in coaching coup
Former Australian Diamond Madi Browne has taken over the role as Torquay netball coach full-time on a three-year contract.
Browne is dual Liz Ellis Diamond winnerandcurrentsportsbroadcaster with Fox Netball and SEN 1116.
Shesteppedintotheheadcoaching roleinJune,takingthereinsfromlongserving A grade coach Sonia Harris.
Browne’s return to local netball drew attention last November when she was unveiled as Torquay’s inaugural senior netball specialist - a rolefocusedontechnicaldevelopment and mentoring. Her new contract will see her lead the club until 2028.
“The Torquay community has been so welcoming, and there’s a great energy around the club,” Browne said.
“I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the players, the coaches, and support staff.There’sastrongculturehere,and I’m excited to be part of it.
“The BFNL is competitive and full of talent. I’ve been impressed with the skilllevel,theintensityofthematches, and the commitment across the clubs. It’s clear that the league has a strong foundation and is continuing to grow, which makes it a great environment for player and team development.
“Right now, my priority is to build strongconnectionswiththegroupand create a clear, united playing identity. Moving into 2026, my focus will be on developing consistency, sharpening our game strategies and fostering leadership across the team.
“We want to create a highperformance environment where players can grow, enjoy their netball and push for long-term success.”
winning the sixth 6-2, levelling the sets and putting Drysdale ahead by seven games.
Thefinalmatchofthedaywasbetween first and second teams Wandana Heights and Ocean Grove Red and proved the most pivotal for the day.
Wandana started the day well winning both mixed with Anneliese Walsh and Rowan Perrott ahead 6-4 while Melissa and Craig Smith dominated 6-0.
The doubles were one-sided affairs with Wandana taking the men’s 6-1 and Ocean Grove the women’s 6-1.
Going into the reverse mixed, Wandana were leading three sets to one with an eight-game advantage and were looking good for the win. Both matches were hard fought with Ocean Grove getting over the line in both 6-4, 6-3, which levelled the teams on sets.
Wandana did enough to keep three games ahead, taking the win for the day. The win put Wandana one point away from Ocean Gove Red and Surfcoast with only percentage separating the top two teams, keeping the section as one of the closest in the competition.
There is plenty to work with for Browne. Only last Saturday the Tigers pushed flag favourites Ocean Grove to within three goals and probably should have won the game.
“Madi is a passionate leader, mentor and role model,” club president Michael Gibson said.
“What stands out most is her commitment to building culture through genuine connection - not just with players, but with their families and the wider community.
“This is a historic moment for our club. Madi’s experience and professionalism lift us to a new level and her presence cements Torquay as a genuine destination for netballers across the region.
“Together with Madi, and the support of our committee, we’re focused on developing a clear juniorto-senior pathway and embedding a high-performance culture that will benefit our players for years to come.
“The club extends its thanks to Sonia Harris for her four years of service and wishes her all the best as she travels Australia with her family.”
Ayden Gras and Jamison Hallam had a great battle. Inset: Campbell Snookes lays a tackle.
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Torquay has appointed former Ausyralian Diamond Madi Browne as netball coach. (Torquay FNC)
Sweet success for Seagulls
By Justin Flynn
Normally a game between the bottom two sides with a combined percentage of less than 20 would not be on a lot of footy pundits’ radar.
But Saturday’s clash between Geelong Football League cellar dwellers Lara and North Shore was not only a good game to watch, it was close and filled with emotion.
After a tumultuous off-season and fighting for its very survival, North Shore claimed the points at Bisinella Oval, Lara, 15.18 (108) to 13.16(94) amid jubilant celebrations.
The Cats clawed the margin to just three points at the 27-minute mark of the final quarter, but the Seagulls booted the final twogoalsofthegameinashowofcharacter.
“That shows a bit of maturity, and especially from the leadership group,” North Shore coach Mark Hounslow said.
“They jumped in there and took it upon themselvestofinishthegameoff.Ijustkept saying to the boys ‘we have to keep scoring. Don’t go into safe mode because when you do, when teams get momentum like that they eventually get overrun’.
“We had to keep trying to score, but for the leaders to go in there and do something aboutitwassensationalandthat’swhatyou want from them. When they see a stage of the game arise like that, they’ve got to step up and they did.”
It’s not completely unfair to suggest that the Seagulls’ next chance of a win won’t come until the final round when they host Lara in the return game.
But for Hounslow, the win meant more than just four points for the club.
“It’s massive - so many people put their heart and soul into that club,” he said.
“The players just keep showing up and our numbers have been around the 45 to 50 mark, 80 registered.
“I know it seems a bit ridiculous with all thelosses,buteveryone’sremainedupbeat. We know where we’re at. I understood this yearwasgoingtobetough,butitjustmeans so much to so many people.”
Undersized makeshift ruckman Jacob Sammut-Miljevic was simply superb. While
youngster Andrew Taylor returned from an ankle injury, he played predominantly forward and Oscar McAusland (travelling) won’t be available until after the bye, Sammut-Miljevic has stepped up in a big way.
“He was huge,” Hounslow said.
“I’d prefer he was on ball, but at the moment he’s just like an extra mid. He’s got a great leap and he just led from the front again. He has every game to be honest with you, but he remains upbeat and he knows where we’re heading.”
NEWTOWN & Chilwell dug deep to knock over a gallant Colac by 11 points. Reigning best and fairest Braden Hocking was superb for the Eagles as was Gennaro Bove, who was in the best for the third consecutive match.
TOP side St Joseph’s defeated Bell Park by 23 points with key defender Liam Betson and midfielder Al Hickey starring.
STAR midfielder Sam James was instrumental in South Barwon’s superb nine-pointwinagainstStMary’s.Dangerous forward Jesse Travaglini was best for St Mary’s, which has lost two of its past three games.
GEELONG West came from 31 points down at the last change to defeat Grovedale by a point. A behind at the 33-minute mark of the final term gave the Giants the win with Lachlan Taylor dominating while Tom Gillett booted six goals for the Tigers.
South Barwon holds onto third spot with 11-goal victory
South Barwon holds onto third place on the Geelong Netball League ladder by the slimmest of percentage after an impressive win against St Mary’s in round 9.
The Swans are ahead of Geelong West on percentage and meet Lara this Saturday in a game they should win while the Giants have a tougher assignment against Newtown & Chilwell.
South Barwon got off to a good start againstStMary’s,leadingbyeightatthefirst change.
The Saints matched the Swans after that, butmidcourterOliviaCameron,goalkeeper Eloise Maddox and wing defence Ashleigh Berman were instrumental in the 59 to 48 win.
It was Tyra Fallon’s 150th game for South Barwon.
St Mary’s was well served by Isabelle Grapsas at goal attack with 27 goals, midcourter Mon Pedretti and Ellie Kennedy indefence.TheSaintssithalfagameoutside the top five.
St Joseph’s didn’t have things all their own way, but still found a way to defeat Bell Park 53 to 27.
The second placed Joeys were best served by Georgette Paatsch in defence and Ella Closter was good in goal.
Skipper Makeely Rogers played well in defence for the Dragons and Phoebe Wilson was lively at wing defence.
Top team Newtown & Chilwell built on its lead against Colac at every change to run out 72 to 39 winners. In her third game for the season, Chelsea Quinn was on fire under the ring with 36 goals from 42 attempts while the reliable Vanessa Augustini was good at wing attack and Julia
only two attempts for 22 goals at goal attack. Ava Cuolahan did her best in defence for Colac. Leopoldpulledclearafterquartertimeto defeat St Albans 55 to 36.
Ebony Cole was difficult to pass at goal keeper while Tegan Line was good at the other end of the court.
Taliah Mullane was the Supersaints’ best at wing attack and Amy Cook shot 23 goals. GeelongWestwasneverindangeragainst Grovedale, running out 77 to 20 victors. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Skye Fulton was great in defence for the Giants while Karina Martin did all she could in defence for Grovedale.
Jacob Sammut-Miljevic was superb for North Shore. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 485240_17
Connor Walmsley is interviewed by Jane Burch from krockfootballlive.com after the game. 485240_35
Woolley missed
Tyra Fallon celebrates her 150th game for South Barwon, and right,Olivia Cameron takes control in the centre. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 485238
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