Geelong Indy - 8th August 2025

Untether

Nostalgia

A new exhibition showcasing sentimentality for the past and memories of a life gone by is now open in Geelong.

Untether Gallery launched the free curated group show Nostalgia during an opening and award night on August 7.

Gallery owner Jennifer Cromarty said the exhibition featured 86 art pieces, and that many of the works were a “window into an artist’s experience”.

“Artists were asked to respond to the theme nostalgia, which are often things that we reminisce about and remind us of memories of the past,” she said.

“What I’ve loved about Nostalgia is that there’s a lot of figurative arts of artists’ relatives or family members who have passed or memories they’ve had from childhood. “We’ve got an incredible display of people thinking about the human experience and the people in their lives that have been really important to them, or objects that have meant a lot to them.

Visitors will also be able to vote on their favourite artwork, with the People’s Choice Award announced at the end of the exhibition, which will run until August 30.

Facing home truths

By Matt Hewson

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj has announced the re-establishment of a working group dedicated to tackling homelessnessinourregion.

Timed to coincide with Homelessness Week 2025, the announcement on the Greater Geelong Homelessness Working Group acknowledged the magnitude of the issue.

“Data shows that throughout 2023-24, 4604 people received support for homelessness in Greater Geelong,” Mayor Kontelj said. “Of those, 44 per cent were survivors of family and domestic violence, 12 per cent were First Nations people and 9

percentwereyoungpeople.

“On any given night, the estimated population of people experiencing homelessnessinGreaterGeelongis1546.”

The new working group, which first met in April this year, is City-led but includes a range of organisations and agencies either working with or making positive changes forpeopleexperiencinghomelessness.

Those stakeholders include Meli, The Salvation Army, Towards Home+ Geelong, The Orange Door and Wathaurong AboriginalCo-operative.

“Having met several times already, the monthly group is gaining a clearer picture of homelessness in the Geelong region by sharing local data, identifying emerging

issues and collaborating on projects, policy andfundinginitiatives,”MayorKonteljsaid.

“By working together, members are aiming to help improve services to support people experiencing homelessness and identify opportunities for action, collaborationandinformationsharing.”

The working group will draw on a new research report into homelessness in the Greater Geelong region by Deakin University’s HOME Research Centre and the Give Where You Live Foundation, also releasedthisweek.

The Home Truths report revolves around the central question of how local service providerscanbestmeettheneedsofpeople facinghomelessnessintheregion.

Give Where You Live chief executive Zac Lewis said the report shone a light on both the issues faced by those dealing with homelessness and the action needed for long-termchangeinthecommunity.

“Italsoconfirmswhatmanyofusworking in this space have sensed for some time; that services are working tirelessly, they’re under immense pressure and the systems inplacearenolongersuitedforthecurrent conditions,”MrLewissaid.

“We hope this report, which centres the voices of local practitioners and the people theysupport,canhelpinformandinfluence policy, service design, and funding decisions to improve how we respond to homelessnessinGeelong.”

Jennifer Cromarty with the exhibition’s winning work titled Home by Tarryn De Kock. (Ivan Kemp) 494020_10

Remembering the Vietnam War

Vietnam Veterans Day is on Monday August 18 and recognises the invaluable contribution of Australians who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War. We speak to three local veterans from the army, air force and navy on what it was like to serve.

Chief Petty Officer Peter Foote - Navy

By Jena Carr

Sailing and engineering have been a passion of Ocean Grove Vietnam veteran Peter Foote for over two decades of his life.

The 76-year-old started his career with the Royal Australian Navy in 1965 when he stepped onto the HMAS Leeuwin in Fremantle as a junior recruit at 16 years old.

Mr Foote served on many ships throughout his naval career and made his way up from engineering sailor to chief petty officer in charge of the engineering department before he retired in 1987.

“My first posting was on the HMAS Sydney, which was going to Vietnam with the Australian troops and their equipment,” he said. “I was later posted to destroyer escort HMAS Derwent, which was called upon to be an escort for HMAS Sydney, so we went to Vietnam as the guardian of HMAS Sydney which was full of troops for their next journey up.”

Mr Foote’s grandfather also served in the Navy during the First World War, and his father was a Second World War Army soldier who survived three years as a prisoner of war (POW) of the Japanese and lived to be 100.

“My father was captured at Ambon Island (now part of Indonesia) when the Australian force known as Gull Force was overwhelmed by the Japanese task force that came to take the ground,” he said.

“Hespenthis18thand21stbirthdaysina POW camp in China at Hainan Island, and when the war ended, he was discovered thereandwasrepatriatedbacktoAustralia by a Royal Navy ship.”

Mr Foote said Vietnam Veterans’ Day was a “very important day” to learn from history and honour everyone who served in the Vietnam War.

“You never want history to repeat itself, so we need to show that we support those veterans who are still with us,” he said.

Squadron Commander Tony Wheal OAM -

Air Force

By Matt Hewson

For Retired Squadron Commander Tony Wheal,VietnamVeteransDayisoneofthe most important days on the calendar.

While not as big or well-publicised as AnzacDay,MrWhealsaiditwas“certainly as significant” to Vietnam veterans.

“It’s a day when we remember those poor buggers that didn’t come back, or if they did they came back in wooden boxes,” he said.

“You never forget those blokes, never. I certainly haven’t.

“There’sacouplethatIknewquitewell… I can still see them in my imagination and they haven’t aged a day. So it is quite a significant day.”

The son of an RAAF officer, Mr Wheal wanted to be a pilot since he was a child. He joined the RAAF as a cadet pilot in 1966, graduating in February 1968. In April 1969 he was posted to 9th Squadron, based in Vung Tau in Vietnam.

“We flew in support of 1st Australian Task Force… we supported the Army in the field, we moved troops, food and

Brigadier David Gilroy AM - Army

By Justin Flynn

Retired Brigadier David Gilroy remembers the Vietnam War well.

He did three tours and although Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War was controversial, for Mr Gilroy, and many other veterans, it was just part of the job.

“CominghomefromVietnamIwastold to wear a Hawaiian shirt when I got off the aeroplane so I wouldn’t be abused or recognised as a defence force fella,” the Ocean Grove resident said.

“I came home mid-tour for a break just to see my newborn daughter and there was this nonsense going on that they didn’t want to be confronted with the protesters at Mascot Airport.”

Mr Gilroy’s daughter was born when he was serving in Vietnam and he didn’t get tomeetheruntilshewasfourmonthsold.

“She was born in April and I saw her in August for the first time,” he said.

“We got a telegram about a day after the birth and I was able to make a long-distance call back from the headquarters when I got back to base.

“The good wife and the good ladies of theregimentlookedafterherandallwent well. I wasn’t the only one, there were others in the unit with the same thing. You just can’t change compact units to suit personal instincts and things like that.”

Mr Gilroy believes support for veterans with PTSD is taken much more seriously now.

“More so after Afghanistan and Iraq and Iran and those places,” he said.

“Vietnamese mental breakdowns were not as many as they have been on modern fellas. DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) has been remodelled and remodelled so it is handling things faster, handling things better and restaffing itself so it can now commit to looking after the defence force fellows properly.”

On August 18, Mr Gilroy will remember the Diggers who didn’t make it home.

“You just remember the fellas that didn’t come back and those that did come back, but suffered from some sort of mental anguish or something of which there were quite a number,” he said.

ammunition, we did medivacs when required,” he said. “It was the best flying I ever did in my life, but I wouldn’t want to do it again. It was extremely satisfying because you were supporting Australian troops.”

Mr Wheal spent a year flying Iroquois helicoptersinVietnambeforereturningto Australia, later transferring to the RAAF’s logistics branch.

HeandhiswifemovedtoBarwonHeads in 1999 and he retired in 2002.

He took on the treasurer role at local organisations such as the aero club and op shop, and joined the committee to establishthetown’sBendigoBankbranch.

He was the Barwon Heads RSL sub-branch president for a year, initiating the merger with the Ocean Grove sub branch in 2011 and becoming treasurer of theclubforeightyears,whereheisstillan active fundraiser.

“Certainly on Anzac Day, we get huge support from the local population,” Mr Wheal said. “I’m not a local yet. When I first got here I was told I wouldn’t be for 25 years, but that’s gone out to 40 now.”

Squadron Commander Tony Wheal OAM.

Brigadier David Gilroy AM.

Chief Petty Officer Peter Foote.

Paper houses initiative

Apaperhousinginitiativewillbuildupona callforthestategovernmenttotakeaction and help end homelessness.

The Victorian Homelessness Network will host its Houses at Parliament campaign to fold 60,000 origami houses, representing the number of households on the Victorian Housing Register (VHR).

Barwon and South West Homelessness Network coordinator Rebecca Callahan said the number of origami houses represented a demand for more public and community housing.

“The first step to ending homelessness is ensuring people have access to housing they can afford,” she said.

“There needs to be a commitment to build a pipeline of public and community housing beyond the Big Housing Build.”

Meli Housing and Homelessness manager Jo Baillon said the campaign was a meaningful way to honour National HomelessnessWeek,runningfromAugust 4 to Sunday, August 10.

“Victoria’s homelessness crisis is unacceptable, and local homelessness agencies are calling for urgent solutions,” she said.

More than 5,290 people from the Barwon region received support for homelessness during the 2023-2024 financial year, according to the Australian

Driving mentors needed

The City of Greater Geelong has put the call out for fully licensed drivers to help young learners get their Ps.

The L2P Program, funded by the TAC and coordinated by the City, matches young drivers who have no access to a supervising driver or car with trained volunteer mentors to help them gain their P plates.

Volunteers need to commit one to two hours a week to support young people usually aged between 16 and 21 to gain valuable experience driving.

Last financial year, 110 volunteers helped 76 young drivers pass their probationary licence tests.

Volunteer driver mentor Sheridan Daniels said volunteering for the program had been both rewarding and fulfilling.

“Working one-on-one with young

people and supporting them in achieving their goals, gaining insight into their life experience and challenges, observing their development in confidence and self-belief, and promoting safe driving practises represents a valuable contribution to our community,” she said.

“I’ve found a lot of inspiration in building trusted relationships with the learners, as well as the ongoing training and development opportunities to build my skills and connect with other volunteers.

“I encourage more members of the Geelong community to consider becoming mentors with the L2P program. You might find that you gain so much more than you give.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj encouraged “enthusiastic and patient

Gary’s blood-y great milestone

By Jena Carr

Geelong’s Gary Broughton is putting his rare blood to good use, with 500 blood and plasma donations under his belt.

Mr Broughton has been donating his universal O-type blood for more than 60 years and celebrated his latest milestone at Lifeblood Geelong’s donor centre on August 1.

“I found hitting my 500th donation really emotional... and it was fairly amazing to reach that milestone,” he said.

“When I first started out donating, I foundthatmybloodtypewasO-negative, and it’s a fairly rare blood type that can be given to absolutely anyone.

“It can be used when anyone has an accident or emergency, and I felt a bit of a responsibility, through having a blood type that can be used on everyone, to help others where I could.

“It also feels really good to have inspired the people in my life to start donating... and the whole idea is to continue trying to encourage others to do the same.”

MrBroughtonfirstrolleduphissleeves in 1964 at 18 years old and has since inspired his three children to become donors, including his daughter’s dog, who donates blood to their veterinary practice.

Lifeblood spokesperson Ashbyi Randall said she was grateful for Mr Broughton’s donation efforts and that 100,000 new donors were needed nationwide.

“Gary has helped to save lives and improve the quality of life for so many through their ongoing generosity,” she said. “Themainusersofbloodandblood products include people undergoing

Institute of Health and Welfare. Close to 4800 households in the City of Greater Geelongwerealsofoundtobeexperiencing homelessness or family violence as of March 31, according to the VHR.

Homes Victoria found that more than 6000householdsacrosstheBarwonregion had registered for social housing through the VHR.

This year’s Houses at Parliament campaign focuses on raising awareness about the need for more social and public housing in Victoria.

cancer treatment, women giving birth, trauma victims and people with blood disorders and immune conditions.”

Visit lifeblood.com.au or call 13 14 95 to book a blood or plasma donation.

Peoplecanlendahandtothecampaign by building origami houses and hosting displays at their homes, schools, libraries and businesses. Homelessness Australia’s latest data, released on August 1, found that 92,476 people in families with children across the countryrequiredhelpfromahomelessness service provider in 2023-24.

“The growing number of children growingupwithoutasafestablehome,and unable to fully engage in education and maintain good health, poses an enormous problem for productivity in the future,” Homelessness Australia chief executive Kate Colvin said. Visit vhn.org.au/housesatparliament for more information or to participate in the Houses at Parliament campaign.

drivers”togetinvolvedwithguidingyoung drivers through the “time-consuming challenge and milestone of gaining their

P-plates”. Contact L2P@geelongcity.vic.gov.au for more information.

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Geelong’s Gary Broughton has made his 500th blood and plasma donation. (Supplied)

The mural aims to bring the community together, reflecting the community’s changing and evolving storyline - Rone

Rone rolls out mural

Geelong-born artist Rone is creating an 88-metre-wide mural that will celebrate the local community at Nyaal Banyul.

The mural, at the southern wall of the precinct along Smythe Street, will feature the faces of 14 locals and celebrate Geelong’s rich social and cultural history.

Workonthemuralcommencedlastweek, continuing the collaborative approach to development of the centre that makes Nyaal Banyul the first convention centre in Australia designed from inception with Traditional Owners.

Known for his detailed and large-scale outdoorartwork,Ronehasalreadycreated

major murals in the region, including at the Powerhouse Station in North Geelong and Provenance Wines in Fyansford.

“Themuralaimstobringthecommunity together, reflecting the community’s changing and evolving storyline along the wall,” Rone said.

“It’s a huge honour to create permanent workinGeelong,beinvolvedinthisproject and to share my work.”

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre will feature a 1000-seat theatre, two large event spaces, meeting rooms, conference facilities and flexible event spaces. It will be home to spaces for

food and beverage, a public plaza and a 200-room hotel under the Crowne Plaza brand.

The project is funded through the Geelong City Deal, a $676 million investment from the Australian and Victorian governments and City of Greater Geelong.

“This mural will be an incredible additiontothestreetscape,akeyattraction in its own right and yet another way that the Nyaal Banyul project will leave an enduring, positive mark on Geelong,” Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts Harriet Shing said.

Stadium offers period equality

Essential period products are becoming more accessible in Geelong,withfreepadsandtampons now available at GMHBA Stadium.

The stadium was one of more than 20venuesincludedinanexpansionof the state government’s free pads and tampons program, which provides free pads and tampons in vending machines in public spaces.

Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins said GMHBA Stadium had eight vending machines.

“Whether you’re at a footy final or on a school excursion, you shouldn’t have to worry about access to pads and tampons,” she said.

“We’re delivering free pads and tampons in public places right across Victoria, and now we’re making it a reality at some of our most iconic venues, saving Victorian families thousands of dollars every year.”

Ms Hutchins said one in five women and girls reported that they couldn’t afford the period products they needed every month.

TheQueenscliff,Drysdale,Leopold, Waurn Ponds, Belmont, Newcomb, Geelong, and Lara libraries offer vending machines and free period products. Torquay’s Wurdi Baierr Stadium and Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre, The Gordon’s East Geelong and Geelong City campuses,NorlaneARC,andBarwon Health’sUniversityHospitalGeelong, McKellarCentre,andNorthlocations also offer free period products.

Artist Rone has begun work on an 88-metre mural to celebrate the local community at Nyaal Banyul. (Supplied)

Getting Geelong job ready

Greater Geelong’s next-generation construction workers are getting jobready, connecting with employers, and preparing to start their apprenticeships confidently.

AshowcasehostedbyApprenticeships Victoria was held at The Gordon’s East Geelong campus on August 5 to demonstrate the skills of construction apprentices.

Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney said the showcase was also an importantwayforstudentsandgraduates from pre-apprenticeship courses in carpentry, electrotech and plumbing to connectwithemployers.

“For many of Victoria’s tradies, a

pre-apprenticeship course through our Free TAFE program is the all-important first step on the pathway to a rewarding career,”shesaid.

“The Gordon’s pre-apprenticeship event with Apprenticeships Victoria is a fantastic example of training providers, industry and government working together to build the pipeline of skilled workersthatVictorianeeds.”

The Gordon chief executive Joe Ormeno said some apprentices can struggle to find the right employer or make the right connections to start their apprenticeships.

“Pre-apprenticeships change lives. They build confidence, spark ambition,

and connect students with real-world employers,”hesaid.

“At The Gordon, we’re proud to partner with Apprenticeships Victoria to open doors to meaningful careers and to strengthen the skilled workforce our regionandstatedependon.”

Member for Bellarine Alison MarchantsaiditwasgreattoseeGeelong students getting hands-on experience and connecting with potential future employers.

“This showcase highlights the realworld value of pre-apprenticeship training,” she said. “(It’s) giving students practical experience, connecting them withemployers,andsettingthemupfora

successfulstartintheirchosentrade.” Apprenticeship pathway courses, commonlyknownaspre-apprenticeships, allow students to experience hands-on training and learn what working in a particularindustryislike.

According to Apprenticeships Victoria, students who complete a preapprenticeshipare16percentmorelikely tofinishtheirapprenticeships.

More than 206,000 students have also benefited from the state’s Free TAFE programsince2019,accordingtothestate government.

Visit apprenticeships.vic.gov.au for more information about apprenticeships andpre-apprenticeships.

Changing face of homelessness in region prompts rethink

By Jena Carr

More people across Geelong are experiencing elements of homelessness, with new data finding a need for more communityawarenessandeducation.

Homeless support charity Orange Sky released its latest research during National Homelessness Week (August 4 to 10), which found that 35 per cent of Australians have experienced elements of homelessness.

Geelong volunteer Margaret Francese said a lot of people did not understand why people were homeless, with many people having to choose between a roof overtheirheads,heatingorameal.

“The demographic of people who use

are service has really changed, and there has definitely been an increase in people visitingusinGeelong,”shesaid.

“We had a gentleman come last week, andhejustwantedapairofsocksbecause hewascold...so,thatisreallyinyourface when people don’t even have a pair of sockstowear.

“People assume homelessness is somebody living on the street, but people are living in cars or moving from house to house, so there’s a whole scope of what homelessnessis.

“We generally have people who are living on the street, but probably 50 per cent are people who just cannot afford to do their washing or don’t have a washing machine because they are

livingweektoweek.”

Co-founder and chief executive Lucas Patchett said that homelessness could happen to anyone, with the service receiving calls for help from people who neverthoughttheywouldneedhelp.

“We are hearing from students, people with employment, single parents and olderAustralians,”hesaid.

“Homelessnessisfarmorethanpeople sleeping rough as a lot of homelessness is hidden from plain sight and there is a greater need for education and awareness.”

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Chloe’s F.A.S.T. journey

Torquay’s Chloe Farrugia suffered two strokes in 2014. She speaks with Jena Carr during National Stroke Week about her journey and the importance of knowing the signs of a stroke.

Ifitweren’tforChloeFarrugia’shusband Grant and children, she possibly would not be able to walk or talk and may not be here today.

It was back in 2014, and the then 24-year-old mum was about to host a big partyfortheAFLgrandfinal,whenastroke would change Chloe’s life.

“Hubby and I went into the bathroom to have some hanky panky before the party and I said, ‘I don’t feel well, like I feel like I’m going to faint’,” she said.

“He went to walk me to bed, but I fell on the floor as my left leg gave way, and I couldn’t feel my left leg, so he lifted me ontothebedandsawmyfacestarttodroop on my left side.

“I thought that I was talking clearly, but I wasn’t, and I was just mumbling, so Grant started to get concerned and called an ambulance straight away.

“I told him not to and said, ‘I just feel like I need to pass out, so leave me alone for a minute and let me pass out’, but he said no and that it was not normal.

“He called the paramedics, and they told Grantoverthephonetoliftmyleftarmand see if I could hold it up.

“Whenhelifteditup,Ilookedatmyhand and realised that I had no control of my body,whichwasreallyscary,andwhenthe paramedics came, they thought there was a bleed somewhere.

If my husband did not know the signs ... I wouldn’t be here today, and my kids would not have a mother - Chloe Farrugia

“They pretty much told my family to say their goodbyes because they didn’t know if I was going to make it or not, but I’m lucky that I made it into hospital and got the medication that I needed.”

Just a month after her first stroke, Chloe was able to take a break from life in rehab at the hospital to go home and spend a day with her kids when she was hit with another stroke.

“Hubby was cooking dinner, so I went and sat on the other side of the bench and started to have tremors on my left side, so we called an ambulance and went back into hospital,” she said.

“They found out that I was having another stroke, so I was rushed in for heart surgery, where doctors found a hole in my heartwheretheclotsweregettinguptomy brain.

“It wasn’t good for my kids to see this, as it was meant to be a happy day with me coming home and spending the day with my children.”

If two strokes weren’t enough of a challenge, Chloe’s son, who has an autism spectrum disorder, also underwent his own personal and medical challenges.

“We were told that he was going to be mute and at the age of two, we thought he hadtonsillitisbecausehewouldn’tturnhis head, but he wasn’t able to tell us that he had a sore throat,” she said.

“After a week of no drinking, eating, or wet nappies, we took him to the children’s hospital, and doctors found a lump on his lymph node.

“They went in to do surgery and a biopsy on the lump, and as they were doing a biopsy on the lump, his throat closed over.

“So, they had to cut half his throat out, intubate and put him in a coma to let it settle and we did about two or three more

Torquay mum of three and stroke survivor Chloe Farrugia. (Ivan Kemp) 494200_07

surgeries after that, which was pretty traumatising.”

Chloe said that what affected her the most during her medical journey was how it affected her children, with her eldest the most impacted.

“My daughter, who was four years old at the time, had a lot of abandonment issues because I went to rehab (for six months) for so long and she couldn’t understand why Mum had left home,” she said.

“Then, when I came home, her brother was in a coma in the children’s hospital, so hubby and I were living in the Ronald McDonald House.

“She just felt like everyone was leaving her and everyone was getting sick, and I want to take all my kids’ pain and for everything to be okay, but sometimes it’s not okay, and you can’t lie to them.

“This still affects her today, and she continues to see a psychologist for separation anxiety and abandonment issues.”

ChloesaidNationalStrokeWeek(August 4to10)wasanimportanttimeforeveryone to learn about the signs of a stroke.

“Ifmyhusbanddidnotknowthesignsof Face, Arms, Speech and Time (F.A.S.T.), I

wouldn’t be here today, and my kids would not have a mother,” she said. “I even have a tattooofF.A.S.T.onmyhand,andit’ssucha goodwaytogettalkingaboutitwithpeople who see it, so that’s why I got it tattooed.

“I believe everything happens for a reason, and I think I had to have these strokes, which sounds silly, but I believe I had to have them to appreciate life.

“I was a personal trainer, I was healthy and had a good lifestyle, so it just shows that it can happen to anyone, as I did not think it would happen to me.

“Adoctorsaidtomeaftermystrokesthat, ‘you may never run with your children again’, and I was like, ‘bugger that, watch

me’.

“I asked for a mirror because I wanted to get my face back, so every day I’d look at my face, and my husband brought the kids in every day, which was my biggest motivation.

“A few years later, we spent twoyearstravellingAustralia inacaravanwherewedidlots of hiking, and I noticed an hour into a hike that my left leg would get really heavy, so I was prone to tripping over.

“I’m also on blood thinners, so I can’t bump my head otherwise I bleed out, so the stroke still affects me with tiredness, and I can lose my words by the end of the day.”

A stroke occurs every 11 minutes in Australia and attacks 1.9 million of a person’s brain cells per minute when it strikes, according to the Stroke Foundation’s 2024 economic impact of stroke report. Visit strokefoundation.org.au for more information about National Stroke Week and the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke.

Chloe Farrugia’s husband Grant and their three kids have been her biggest motivation throughout her stroke recovery. (Supplied)

‘Thank you Mr Lifeguard’

Water has always been a big part of John Crockett’s life and when the novelty of retirement wore off, he decided to give being a lifeguard a go.

The retired Ford engineer has been a lifeguard at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, North Bellarine Aquatic Centre and Splashdown Leisure Centre for nearly 12 months.

“At first, I thought it would be all young kids and it wouldn’t be for me, then a few days later I thought ‘maybe I can be of value and share some of my experiences with the young crew’,” John said.

“The interview was a group interview, and I was the oldest there by about 35 years, but they were all great and very inclusive.”

John enjoys the flexible hours, as well as getting to meet so many new people and is keen to highlight the importance of keeping an eye on children around water and recognises that most parents he sees are doing the right thing.

“But you can be the best parent and still take your eyes off them for a second - that’s why we’re there to be an additional set of eyes,” he said.

“For example, a really diligent dad was with his little boy in the deeper 25 metre pool, which was way over the little boy’s head.

“The little boy was hanging on to the side of the pool while playing with his dad. Dad briefly turned to talk to someone next to him and the little boy let go of the edge and went straight to the bottom - it was so quick.

“The dad turned back around and the boy was gone, he quickly realised and pulled him back up - the look on the dad’s face was one of horror then relief. This all happened in an instant so it just shows you how quick it can happen.”

John’s most memorable moment was when a little boy aged around three approached him and said “Thank you, Mr Lifeguard for keeping me safe at the pool today”.

Playground gets a makeover as works begin at Aldershot

Further progress is being made on the Aldershot Reserve Masterplan, with preparatory work beginning for a new playground at the Whittington site.

The old facility, which consisted of a slide, swing and monkey bars, is being dismantled to make way for the new playground with its play tower, swing set, ninja warrior course, trampoline, flying fox and other equipment.

The works will also include a general makeover of the area, with landscaping,

park furniture, drainage and paths all part of the playground project.

Cheetham Ward councillor Melissa Cadwell said it was wonderful to see another stage of the site’s masterplan coming to fruition.

“I’ve worked hard over several years as the local councillor to make this happen, and I know that the council officers involved in this project have too,” Cr Cadwell said.

“The transformation of Aldershot Reserve in recent times has been remarkable, with a new dog park and progress towards the new pump track.

“The new playground is yet another part of the new and improved Aldershot Reserve, which will make it a very valuable community facility for residents of St Albans Park and Whittington.”

Implementation of the masterplan has been a long time coming. Endorsed by the

council in 2021, the plan did not find a place in the City’s budget until 2024-25.

Cr Cadwell said it was “very exciting” to be able to deliver the upgrades.

“I’m also incredibly proud of the new playground with the accessible equipment, which is a significant improvement over the old playground,” she said.

“We heard the feedback from the local community about what they wanted and needed at the Reserve.”

Retired Ford engineer John Crockett has been a lifeguard for almost 12 months. (supplied)

Epworth Geelong volunteer Ian Dixon and volunteer services manager Kylie Semple with Good Neighbourhood Project knitters Shirley and Julie. (Supplied)

Donations for dementia

By Jena Carr

Geelongpatientswithdementiacanhavea more calming time in hospital, thanks to a generous donation of twiddle cuffs.

Good Neighbourhood Project’s Crafty Friends Group donated close to 50 twiddle cuffs to Epworth Geelong to help support patients with dementia during their hospital stay.

Group facilitator Anne Irwin said it was great to donate the knitted hand coverings topeopleinneedandthatshewasproudof the group’s members for their efforts.

“It was good for those ladies, who come as part of the group, to see that they were doing something that had great value to somebody else,” she said. “Hospital is not geared for people with dementia, as it’s so frightening and disorienting for them, so tohavesomethingwiththemthattheycan focus on can be a comfort.

“We also attach different items onto the outside of the twiddle cuff, like buttons or ribbons,sothatpeoplewithdementia,who sometimes can only focus on something veryclosetothem,hadsomethingtofiddle with or concentrate on.”

Epworth volunteer services manager Kylie Semple said arriving in hospital can feel overwhelming for patients living with dementia.

“Twiddle cuffs bring comfort and a sense of calm, helping soothe anxiety and provide gentle stimulation during their stay,” she said. “This beautiful handmade donation means so much to our patients and their families, and the kindness of volunteers truly touch lives and brings warmth to our care.”

Epworth Geelong is always looking for moretwiddlecuffs,andpeoplecancontact Ms Semple at Kylie.Semple@epworth.org. au to get involved.

Machete disposal bins available

Geelong community members who ownamachetewillbelegallyallowed to dispose of the weapon safely as a statewide ban comes into effect.

Safe disposal bins will be available at Geelong and Corio’s police stations during the state’s Machete Amnestyperiod,fromSeptember1to November 30.

Premier Jacinta Allan said that owning, carrying, using, buying and selling a machete without a valid exemption or approval will be a criminal offence from September 1.

“These knives destroy lives; so, we’retakingthemoffthestreets,”she said. “Victorians have zero tolerance for knife crime and so do we, so we’re enacting this ban and boosting Victoria Police’s powers because community safety always comes first.”

The heavy-duty steel disposal bins will be close to 900 millimetres by 1200 millimetres in size, with a 70 millimetre concrete base to ensure the bins are secure and allow for safe removal of the weapons.

Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said the safe disposal bins would allow people to hand in a machete without penalties.

“Our message to anyone with these weapons is simple; get rid of them or face the consequences,” he said.

“We’re backing Victoria Police who work tirelessly to get these weapons outofyoungpeople’shandsandkeep people safe.”

New ‘Jogger’ yarn

By Matt Hewson

A local author is releasing his third novel in a series of murder mysteries set on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Rick Wilkinson will launch his third George ‘Jogger’ Jensen yarn, A Bird in the Hand, at a public event on Friday, August 15 at 6pm at Portarlington Recreation Reserve clubrooms.

Mr Wilkinson released the first two books in the series, The Maw of the Beast and Poppy Day, in 2023 and 2024, having written all three stories in an 18-month period.

“They were written all together during COVID;IhadbuggerallelsetodoandIgot on a roll,” he said.

“So yes, I’m very pleased. I’m told by the women authors I know that (releasing a book)islikehavingababy;whenit’sthere, it’s great, it’s happened.”

A Bird in the Hand tells the story of Jogger Jensen, a Bellarine journalist who pursued a career in the big smoke before returning to Portarlington.

By the time of the third novel, Jensen has settled back into life on the Bellarine, writing a weekly column for fictional rag The Bellarine Courier.

While travelling on the QueenscliffSorrento ferry he finds a woman dead in her car, leading to an investigation exploring the connections to international crime on the Bellarine.

Wilkinson said locals had expressed their enjoyment of reading a tale set in the region.

“I try to drop in a little bit of history as well; not deep history, just bits and pieces that are interesting, about

whatmadetheBellarineabitdifferent,”he said. “I’ve had a lot of support from people

time

Memories of a special bond

By Jena Carr

A new children’s book highlights the special memories and bond between a St Leonards boy and his late grandfather. TateandPapa’sMemoriesisanon-fiction book by Ballarat author Janine Taylor and Leopold illustrator Stephanie Peacock.

Ms Taylor said the book focuses on the memories her grandson Tate, who lives in St Leonards, and her partner Peter made before the grandfather died from cancer.

“It’s about Tate, who was our first grandchild, and my partner Peter just loved doing things with him and they did so much together,” she said.

“Peter was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and he still did so much with him up until the time he passed away.

“Tate was only two and a half years old at the time, and it was just something I

wanted to do for myself and Tate to look back and remember the things that they got to do together.”

Ms Peacock said it was her first time illustrating a children’s book and enjoyed collaborating with Ms Taylor on the project.

“I really enjoyed being able to imagine what a scene would look like and bring all the elements out that we needed to convey what Janine envisioned,” she said.

“We communicated a lot about what her visions were for each page, and she was very supportive throughout the whole process.

“There’s a lot of planning before getting into the process of creating the whole book as you’ve got to figure out the thumbnails for each page, the composition, how the pagesaregoingtolookandthecoloursthat you want to convey.”

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CITYNEWS

HOW TO USE FREE CBD ONSTREET PARKING

Want to park for free for two hours in central Geelong but not sure how it works?

When you visit the city, look for an onstreet park signed 2P. Start a parking session at the parking meter or through the EasyPark app, time limits apply, but there will be no charge.

You can park for one session (up to two hours) in 2P bays each day, so if you need to stay longer, move your car to another 2P parking zone (not an adjoining bay) and start a new parking session, where standard fees will apply.

Remember parking across central Geelong and the region remains free across all parking zones in the evenings and on weekends.

For more information visit geelong.link/ FreeParking

Where are the most pets registered?

Pet parents in Lara have taken top spot with the highest number of registered dogs and cats in Greater Geelong.

To keep your pets safe, you must register your dog or cat with us once they are three months old and renew this registration by 10 April every year.

This helps us reunite pets with owners if they’re ever lost and is an important part of being a responsible pet owner.

For more information and to register visit geelong.link/Pets

WHAT’S ON

Cr Eddy Kontelj and Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM say businesses, shoppers and residents will benefit from the free parking initiative.

Ballarat author Janine Taylor and Leopold illustrator Stephanie Peacock teamed up for the first

on non-fiction children’s book Tate and Papa’s Memories. (Supplied)

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Portarlington author Rick Wilkinson. (Ivan Kemp) 493820_06

Exclusive retirement living open day at Bellarine Lakes

Don’t miss out on a rare opportunity to secureyourdreamretirementlifestyle.

With only a few brand-new two and three bedroom homes remaining in the finalstages.

Now is the time to discover what makes this community so special before they’re allgone.

Thepopularthreebedroom–plusstudy 21 square Eden Beach, and the spacious two bedroom open plan Belford Waters design have been highly sought after in ourlaststagesofdevelopment.

Visit our displays today to see these quality built homes and the retirement livingoptionsyoudeserve.

The enviable resort style living facility includes a private golf course, a four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which housesacinema,billiardroom,craft room, medical room, library, fully equipped catering kitchen, club bar and evenindoorcarpetbowls.

Nestledjustminutesfromthebeachand only 7km from Geelong CBD, Bellarine Lakes Country Club offers more than just a home – it’s a way of life. With its own private golf course and a vibrant, welcoming community, you’ll enjoy the perfectblendofrelaxation,recreationand luxury.

Experience it yourself. Join us for a two-course luncheon at noon on Friday, August22.

Meet our friendly residents, explore our stunning display homes, and tour our exceptionalresort-stylefacilities,spacious grounds and learn more about retirement

living. Spaces are limited, so RSVP is essential. For more information or to arrange a

SILENCE IS DEADLY

Are there working smoke alarms in your bedrooms?

Most fatal house fires start at night and the smell of smoke alone won’t wake you up.

Victoria’s fire services recommend smoke alarms be installed in all bedrooms, hallways and living areas.

Smoke alarms should be:

 Powered by a long-life battery

 Installed on the ceiling at least 30cm from the wall

 Interconnected so that when any alarm activates, all smoke alarms will sound

 Replaced after 10 years regardless of the type

Silence is deadly

For more information visit vic.gov.au/smoke-alarms

private tour, contact our friendly lifestyle consultant Lisa Duke on 0447-495 400 or freecall1800255578.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bellarine Lakes Country Club at 402 BellarineHighway,Moolap.

Join Bellarine Lakes Country Club’s open day on August 22.

Biyal-a turns one

Greater Geelong’s newest library has celebrated its first anniversary this week withanall-dayfamilyevent.

The celebrations at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library, which officially opened on July 25 last year, were held on Friday, August 1, with hundreds of people of all ages coming along to help mark the occasion.

In its first year the three-storey library has attracted 4366 new members and had more than 120,000 people walk through its doors.

Positioned in one of Australia’s fastest growing suburbs, the library has become a genuine community hub, with meeting rooms and study zones, flexible spaces for creatives and public use and a dedicated children’sarea.

Councillor Liz Pattison, Chair of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board said public libraries were “essential placesofbelonging”.

“In just one year, Biyal-a has become a welcoming and inspiring space for locals to connect, access knowledge, and participateincommunitylife,”shesaid.

“ConversationClubhasbecomeacrucial opportunityforconnectionformany,while local creatives love the podcast studio and Makerspace.

“Thereiseverythingfromdigitalliteracy, makerspace workshops, movie nights, culturaleventsandauthortalks.

“Early literacy programs give little ones strong foundations for lifelong learning and attract huge crowds; Toddler Time sessions regularly attract more than 120 participants.”

Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj gave a “hugethanks”toeveryonewhohadahand inthelibrary’ssuccesssofar.

“Librariesarevitalhubsthatbringpeople together to learn, create, and grow and the City of Greater Geelong was proud to contribute more than $20 million towards the construction of this state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly library and communityspace,”hesaid.

Jini Rai with daughter Summer and Navya Nannpaneni with son Medha in the kids area.

Jennifer Brus cuts the birthday cake. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 493673

Tori Overgaauw with her son Navy.

Nancy Goyal with her daughter Raabi.

Sage and Cambrie in a piano duet.

Ash Manapalli had fun but it was all too much for Raha.

Bailey Young catches up on study, and Cathy Morris uses the computers.

Focus on Education

GBC a unique and independent college for all students

Geelong Baptist College (GBC) is a unique and independent college with an open enrolmentpolicy.

Familiesareinvitedtomeettheprincipals andtourthegroundsyear-round.

Enrolments for the 2026 academic year are well underway and we invite students to join a community that is committed to academic excellence, personal development and spiritual growth. GBC offersclassesfromFoundationtoYear12.

Established in 2002, GBC is a young and vibrant school, located in a lovely semi-rural setting, only 10km from the centre of Geelong. The school has six college buses, which service most of Geelong and surrounding areas such as PointCook.

GBC’s dedicated team of educators are passionate about inspiring a love for learning and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thriveinanever-changingworld.Teachers create an atmosphere where students feel valued, supported, and challenged to reachtheirfullpotential.

From the classroom to the sports field, from the stage to community service projects, students are encouraged to pursue their interests, challenge themselves, and make a positive impact in the world around them. The school is established on Christian values with a community that works together assisting studentstopursueacademicexcellence.

GBCalsooffersasemester-longprogram whichcaterstotheneedsofYear9students indevelopingtheirwholeperson.

Inthefirstterm,thefocusoftheprogram is to ‘unpack’ who they are as individuals discussingtopicssuchastrust,personality

types, resilience and growth mindset, team building, healthy relationships, values, purpose and destiny, self-esteem, goalsettingandphysicalchallenges.

Inthesecondterm,theprogramfocuses on ‘Making a Difference’ where students are challenged to make a difference in their local community. The topics covered

during this experience are community, creative thinking, and being an Entrepreneur. Students attend camps, and partake in entrepreneurial projects along withamyriadofphysicalactivities.

Whetheryou’reenteringprimaryschool, transitioning to secondary education, or seeking a supportive environment for

your senior years, Geelong Baptist College offersarangeofprogramstailoredtomeet theneedsofstudentsateverystageoftheir educationaljourney.

We invite families to discover the difference a Geelong Baptist College education can make in the lives of their children.

Established in 2002, Geelong Baptist College is a young and vibrant school. (Pictures: Supplied)

Relive the Dire Straits era

By Matt Hewson

This week, Drysdale’s Potato Shed will host a local production celebrating the music, impact and story of timeless rock band Dire Straits.

Written by local historian, writer and performer Colin Mockett, Money For Nothing (And Your Chicks For Free) features Mockett’s retelling of the Dire Straits’ meteoric rise to fame and eventual disbandment interspersed by a four-piece

band of local musicians performing the bands’ songs.

Mockett said the band’s story was a “20th century fairy story”, with the band emerging from obscurity to become the world’s biggest rock group.

“They basically seemed to appear from nowhere and go straight to the top of the American hit parade,” he said.

“It was something of a lucky chance, because the record company in London sentthefirstdemotapeovertoNewYorkto

say, should we sign this group? And on that demo was Sultans of Swing.

“The New York company released the song to a couple of radio disc jockeys to see what sort of reaction it got, and it got a huge reaction from people wanting to buy the record. They were signed… then turned into the biggest band in the world; bigger than the Beatles, bigger than the Stones, bigger than all of them.

“Thentheydecidedtheydidn’twanttodo

it anymore… they didn’t like the lifestyle, so they just walked away.”

The band features veteran musicians Geoff Sinnbeck and Trevor Harrison, who are joined by young guns Evan Kennedy and Adam Powell.

Money For Nothing (And Your Chicks For Free) is at the Potato Shed at 10.30am on Tuesday, August 12. Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ potatoshed for tickets and more information.

Chamber choir’s musical journey of loss and healing

Music lovers have the chance to hear one of Australia’s foremost choral groups when Music at the Basilica presents the Australian Chamber Choir’s Renaissance Requiem this weekend.

Described by reviewers as projecting “beguiling serenity” and a “celestial sound”, the Australian Chamber Choir will perform a program of works including two premieres at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels at 3.30pm on Sunday, August 10.

The core of the program is esteemed composer Gordon Kerry’s newly commissioned Requiem, created specifically with the Australian Chamber Choir in mind..

The Requiem will be punctuated by music setting English texts from the 16th and 17th centuries, known as England’s ’golden age’, including works from Thomas Tomkins, Thomas Morley, William Byrd andJohnDowland,aswellastheAustralian premiere of Morten Lauridsen’s ethereal O Magnum Mysterium.

Conductor and choir co-founder Elizabeth Anderson said interspersing the Requiem with other works emulated its presentation in a church service.

“Westartedtalkingabouthowyouwould present a requiem, because it’s a hefty amount of music,” Anderson said.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

“If you were performing a requiem in its natural environment - a church service - you would do one movement and then there would be a prayer or a hymn, then you would do another movement… it’s all broken up.

“I said, could we do that? Break it up

The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives

18 years ago

August 10, 2007

Police roadblocks could target louts from Melbourne looking for trouble in Geelong on Saturday nights.

Police Chief Inspector Wayne Carson is considering roadblocks after calculating that men from Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs are responsible for “at least” half the violence in central Geelong during weekends.

13 years ago August 10, 2012

Official complaints of cyber bullying offences are mounting at Geelong and Corio police stations, according to a senior officer.

Leading Senior Constable Robbie Noggler said reports were “coming thick and fast over the counter” at the region’s police watch-houses.

6 years ago

August 9, 2019

A housing affordability crisis has produced arecord number of homeless people across theGeelong region, according to a welfare agency.

More than 5000 people in need of housing sought help from local agencies in the past year, said Barwon South West Homelessness Network coordinator Rebecca Callahan.

and make it, not the centrepiece, but the backbone of the program? Gordon really liked that idea… he got his thinking cap on and started suggesting pieces and where they would fit in the context of the text of the Requiem.

“Thesequenceofmusicreallytellsastory of how humans deal with loss and sadness. It makes for a very serious program, but it’s a beautiful journey.”

The concert is the third date in a series of five, with four of the performances held in regional areas.

Andersonsaidbringingmusictoregional areas had been a focus of the choir “right from the very outset”.

“We have so many friends who live in regionalareasandweknowhowmuchthey enjoymusic,”shesaid.“(StMary’sBasilica) is lovely, it’s like a cathedral. Much of the music we sing was written for the church, so in that space the music just feels right.”

Visit auschoir.org for tickets and more information.

1 year ago

August 9, 2024

Ten people have been arrested, and several firearms seized during an ongoing crackdown on serious offences across Greater Geelong.

Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives targeted individuals linked to recent incidents, such as armed robberies, burglaries, firearms offences and police rammings, over the past week.

The Australian Chamber Choir presents Gordon Kerry’s new Requiem at St Mary’s Basilica. (Bruce Inglis)

The Guide

SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA 10, Saturday, 7.30pm

The family home can be a pretty sentimental thing. It’s the place where your kids grew up, full of memories (and if you’ve been there for decades, it’s probably also full of clutter). But this is not your ordinary family home. Owners Tony and Wendy split up 18 years ago, but remained living under the same roof so as not to disrupt their children. Now empty nesters, it’s time for the exes to finally go their separate ways, but it’s not easy. Their enormous (six bedrooms, four bathrooms, tennis court, etc.) abode has already been on the market for eight months. Can interiors expert Wendy Moore, property guru Andrew Winter and landscaper Dennis Scott (pictured, from left) work their magic so that these two can move on?

Friday, August 8

ABC TV (2)

THE FAMILY NEXT DOOR ABC TV, Sunday, 8pm

Teresa Palmer (pictured) might just be the busiest woman in Australia –the star of TheLastAnniversaryand MixTape(both streaming, Binge) is also a small business owner and mum of five (with another on the way). In this female-forward drama, adapted from the novel by Aussie author Sally Hepworth, the in-demand star plays Isabelle, a mysterious stranger who moves into the seemingly idyllic seaside community of Osprey Point – but she’s not the only one with something to hide. A stellar local cast in Bella Heathcote (PiecesofHer), Bob Morley (Love Me) and Catherine McClements (Tangle) – to name just a few – bolsters this addictive suburban mystery.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

THE VOICE Seven, starts Sunday, 7pm, continues Monday and Tuesday, 7.30pm

Spoiler alert: Ronan Keating couldn’t catch a break in Sunday night’s premiere of TheVoiceAustralia of the series, who’s mentored singers in Australian, UK and German versions of the reality juggernaut, the Irish hitmaker begins the second night of Blind Auditions with an empty team. To be fair, his fellow coaches are tough competition: operatic alt-pop powerhouse Kate Miller-Heidke, Spice Girl Melanie C and Grammy Award-winning superstar Richard Marx have got some serious tricks up their sleeves. Can the smooth-talking star convince tarot reader Milly, piano man Mitchell or former forester Chris to join team Ronan on Monday night?

MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA 10, Tuesday, 7.30pm

It’s been three long months, but the MasterChefAustraliapressure cooker is about to release and one lucky BacktoWincontestant will finally hold the trophy they’ve been dreaming of. The returning cooks have gone above and beyond in showcasing the skills, creativity and composure they’ve gained, and while the perfect way to cap off the season would have been a 23-way tie, we’ll settle for one winner. In tonight’s grand finale, the two finalists go head-to-head in a scored challenge. Impeccably dressed judges Poh Ling Yeow, Andy Allen, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin and (pictured, from left) have the best and worst jobs in the country – they get to taste the phenomenal culinary creations, but also have to choose between them.

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv, R) 1.55 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG, R) 2.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (Final, Ma) The police investigate the death of an eco terrorist.

9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 Austin. (PG, R)

11.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.35 Mini Kids. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Crime. Suzannah Lipscomb delves into regal history. 9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Settle To Carlisle. (R) Looks at the vintage Saphos train. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Premiere, Malv) 11.40 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 1.20 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 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 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 22. Geelong v Essendon.

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.

12.45 Touching Evil. (MA15+av, R) A serial killer targets victims of different faiths.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: To England, With Love. (2023, G) Georgia Hirst, Sean Pogmore. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG,R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Police Rescue Australia. (PGlm, R) New Year’s Eve brings new challenges.

8.30 MOVIE: Dog. (2022, Mdlv, R) A US Army Ranger travels with a military dog to the funeral of her handler. Channing Tatum, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Nash.

10.30 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) David Oyelowo.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Highlights from the recent series.

10.40 10’s

6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Dalgliesh. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Sea Devils. (1953) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League.

4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Great Blue Wild. 11.00 Going Places.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon MOVIE: Wanda And Sully. (2023, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The World Is Not Enough. (1999, M) 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Veronica Mars. 12.10am Pretty Little Liars. 1.10 Supernatural. 3.00 Below Deck. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 LEGO Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Truck Night In America. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 11.30 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Seattle Seahawks v Las Vegas Raiders. 3.30pm Timbersports. 4.00 Counting Cars. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PG) 10.50

Noon MOVIE: In The Zone. (2018, PG) 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Inkheart. (2008, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Big Momma’s House. (2000, M) 11.15 Nula. 11.45 Bluey. Midnight Deadly Funny 2023. 1.00 The Casketeers. 1.30 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 The Fifth Element. (1997, PGnsv) 10.15 Moonfall. (2022, Malv) 12.35pm Aline. (2020, Ml, French, English) 2.55 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PGlnsv) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PGalv) 7.30 Transcendence. (2014, Mav) 9.40 Gravity. (2013, Mal) 11.25 Body Melt. (1993, MA15+sv) 12.55am Limitless. (2011) 2.55 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+hv) 4.50 Sun Children. (2020, PGadlv, Farsi)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

PICK OF THE WEEK

Saturday, August 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 1.15

Patience. (Final, Ma, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 3.25 Earth. (R) 4.25 Would I Lie To You? (R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Snowy River, NSW. (R) Lisa Millar explores the Snowy River.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy and Mrs Chapman embark on their new business venture – a fashion boutique.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when the winner of a music award is murdered and his violin stolen.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv, R) The former locals of Mystery Bay descend on Melbourne, revelling in their newfound freedom.

10.40 Miss Austen. (R) Cassandra tries to keep Jane’s letters private. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 9.10 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.10 Travelling In The 1970s. (PGdsv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 2018 FIFA World Cup: Dreams. 3.30 The American Fuhrer. (PG, R) 4.20 First To Fight: Pacific War Marines. (PGav, R) 5.25 Oppenheimer After Trinity. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Leeds. (PG) Susan Calman travels to Leeds. 8.20 Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple Of Experience Pt 1. (Premiere, PGan) Follows the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who moved to Florence, where the Renaissance was in full bloom.

9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Venice. (PGal, R)

Stanley Tucci visits Venice.

10.15 Great Australian Walks: Cape To Cape Track. (PG, R)

11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R) 2.40 Ukraine: Life Under Attack. (Mal, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.35pm Odd Squad. 5.10 The Most Magnificent Thing. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon Abandoned Americana. 12.50 Ferguson Rises. 2.25 Spiraling: Crypto Special. 2.55 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Frontier. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 10.30 Marcella. 2.10am The Kings. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

11.50 MOVIE: Bush Christmas. (1983, PG) 1.30pm Undiscovered Vistas. 2.20 Nula. 2.50 Black Angels. 4.00 Chatham Islanders. 5.30 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: A Nightmare On Elm Street. (1984, MA15+) 10.05 Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live 1977. 11.25 Songlines. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm Gravity. (2013, Mal) 2.20 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PGv, Japanese, English, Russian) 4.20 The Fifth Element. (1997, PGnsv) 6.35 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 8.30 That Good Night. (2017) 10.15 The Piano Teacher. (2001, MA15+anvw, French) 12.35am Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday At The Valley Raceday, Missile Stakes Day and Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Kruger National Park. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.

8.35 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a university professor awakens with amnesia, he discovers he is being pursued by an assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.

11.00 MOVIE: The Invitation. (2022, MA15+v, R) A woman stumbles into a gothic conspiracy. Nathalie Emmanuel.

1.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Ipswich Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

7TWO (62, 72)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Next Stop. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R) 1.30 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.40 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 2.10 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Canterbury Bulldogs v New Zealand Warriors.

10.00 MOVIE: The Expendables. (2010, MA15+lv, R) Mercenaries try to assassinate a dictator. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham.

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Destination WA. (PG)

1.30 Next Stop. (PGa, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon The Zoo. 12.30 Better Homes. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 The Zoo. 5.00 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am My Greek Odyssey. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Knights v Tigers. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canterbury Bulldogs v NZ Warriors. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Canterbury Bulldogs v NZ Warriors. 7.30 TBA. Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers C’ship. Replay. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Richmond v Sandringham. 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Late Programs.

Sunday, August 10

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Return) A couple’s house has been on the market for eight months. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to calls, including a diver trapped underwater by a piece of concrete. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay exposes a toxic environment at Caffe Boa, an Italian bistro which prides itself on delivering home-style cooking.

10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) Elsbeth investigates a random shooting. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm MOVIE: You, Me And The Penguins. (2023) 3.20 MOVIE: The Dust Factory. (2004, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: Get Smart. (2008, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Die Another Day. (2002, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Infiltrator. (2016, MA15+) 12.40am The Originals. 2.30 Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

(8, 9) 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 Griff’s Great American South. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGl, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 10.05 Ireland’s Historic Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (PGal, R) 4.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte. (R) 5.30 The Burning Sky.

6.30 Compass: The Cult Of The Saints. (Final, PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Austin. (PG) Julian goes rogue at his publisher’s office.

8.00 The Family Next Door. (Premiere, Ml) A stranger arrives in a Victorian coastal town.

8.50 Miss Austen. Cassandra’s fever is raging as she is forced to confront the choices she made.

9.45 MOVIE: Tracks. (2013, Mal, R) A woman treks through the Australian desert. Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver. 11.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)

12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.35 Rage Closer. (R) 1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 The Gruffalo’s Child. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 Super Monsters. 6.25 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Roman Pantheon. Looks at the Roman Pantheon. 8.35 Venice From Above: City Of Wonders. (PGa, R) A continued look at Venice. 9.45 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv, R) Takes a look at Pompeii.

10.40 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R) 11.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R) 1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.50 Pelosi’s Power. (Ma, R) 4.20 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.50 Destination

Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

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 22. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.50 INXS: Live At Wembley. (Ml) A look at one of the greatest INXS concerts ever filmed, with interviews with band members Jon Farriss and Kirk Pengilly and never-beforeseen backstage moments.

10.50 To Be Advised. 12.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Ipswich Super 440. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.50 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II. (PGa, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of the AFL. 11.10 The First 48: The Price Of Kindness/The Woman At The Door. (Mav) 12.05 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+admns, R)

1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 10.00 GCBC. (R) 10.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (R) 11.00 MasterChef Aust. (PGl, R) 1.25 Location, Location, Location Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 House Hunters Aust. (R) 3.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (Return) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Island Dreaming. 5.00 News.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.10 Watson. (Mm) Sasha discovers a link between her current patient and a cadaver she dissected during medical school.

9.10 FBI. (Mav, R) The team races to find a killer after the president of the NY Fed is gunned down trying to help a young woman in peril. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Alone: Frozen. 2.00 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Maui’s Deadly Firestorm. 9.35 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.35 Forbidden History. 11.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.05 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.50 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canberra Raiders v Broncos. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Eels v North Qld Cowboys. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v North Qld Cowboys. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, M) 11.10 The Closer. 12.05am Late Programs.

(82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Lord Of The

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Limitless With Chris Hemsworth. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Fisherman’s Friends 2: One And All. (2023, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, M) 10.30 MOVIE: War. (2007, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

Monday, August 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

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

10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R)

10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R)

2.05 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R)

3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PG) Michael Portillo’s journey continues on Madeira. 8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above: Scarborough. (R) The journey continues through Scarborough and Whitby. 9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa, R) The journey in Scotland continues. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Malv)

11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mals, R) 1.15 Blackport. (MA15+s, R) 2.05 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.45 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Premiere) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.25 MOVIE: Backroads. (1977, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Vacant Possession. (1994, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning

Programs. 1.35pm One Armed Chef. 2.30 Planet A. 3.20 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dara Ó Briain: Voice Of Reason Live. 9.45 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.25 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.25 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Mahana. (2016, Masv) 1.55 Whina. (2022, PGa, Maori, English) 4.00 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 5.50 Bonneville. (2006, PGa) 7.30 A Singular Crime. (2022, Malsv, Spanish) 9.35 The Raid. (2011, MA15+av, Indonesian) 11.35 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+adsvw, Swiss German, English) 1.45am Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Roo is determined to protect Cohen.

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Coach Ronan Keating is the only coach to not have any artists on his team and hopes the new auditions will change that.

9.05 9-1-1. (Mav) Following an earthquake, the 118 races to the scene of several unusual fires and must figure out their cause before anyone else is hurt.

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

12.05 Gone. (MA15+v, R) Frank and Kick monitor a trafficking network.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72)

Morning

1pm Your Money & Your

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams plan their kitchens.

8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.

9.45 Players. (Ml) Three of the AFL’s biggest stars talk about all the news on and off the field.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip: Gems Of The Sea.

12.10 100% Footy. (M)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Impossible House. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 What The Killer Did Next. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Till Death Us Do Part. (1969, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Recipes For Love And Murder. 9.40 Harry Wild. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Supercars C’ship. Ipswich Super 440. H’lights. 3.00 Supercars C’ship. Ipswich Super 440. H’lights. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 10.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, August 12

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (Final, PG, R) 11.05 Miss Austen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Brian Cox: Seven Days On Mars. (R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. Dr Ann meets dugongs in Moreton Bay.

9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Lollies. (R) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki discovers how lollies are made.

9.30 Earth: Atmosphere. (R) Explores the birth of Earth’s atmosphere.

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 The Howard Years. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Curse Of The Ancients. (Mav, R) 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Maienfeld To The Rhine Gorge/Sedrun To Schwyz. 8.30 Insight. Explores local news and issues.

9.30 Dateline: The Cost Of Doing Business Pt 1. Investigates the collapse of Mosaic Brands.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (R)

11.25 The Shift. (Ma) 1.05 Everything You Love. (MA15+s, R) 2.05 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 3.45 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.35 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Sonny makes a misguided mistake.

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.50 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: When The Going Gets Tough. (Mal) The band hits number one, but fame brings tabloids, pressure and strain.

9.50 Below Deck Down Under. (M, R) Captain Jason heads to the waters of the Seychelles.

10.50 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.50 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)

12.50 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Cards And Collectables Australia. 12.40 MOVIE: Masterminds. (2016, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am Late Programs.

TEN (5,

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 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

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams participate in a fabulous challenge.

8.40 Paramedics. (Mam) Aaron and Laura fear the worst as they rush to a teen victim of a shark bite.

9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.40 9News Late.

La Brea. (Mav, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Final) A batch of 23 former contestants returns.

6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Planet A. 3.10 Aussie Jokers. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. 12.15am Rob & Romesh Vs. 1.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Deadly 60. 9.00 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 3.00 The Real Seachange. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.40 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 9.40 Grantchester. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Outback Crystal Hunters. 3.00 Aussie Gold Hunters. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Explore. 12.15 MOVIE: Labor Of Lies. (2021, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am Pretty Little Liars. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Below Deck. 4.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, August 13

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Return, PG)

Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

9.05 Austin. (PG, R) Julian goes rogue at his publisher’s office. 9.35 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.05 ABC Late News.

10.20 The Business. (R)

10.40 Planet America. (R)

11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 11.40 Long Lost Family. (R) 12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 9.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (Premiere, PGa) Dara Ó Briain embarks on a quest in Italy.

8.25 Aerial Australia. (PG) Looks at the far south of Australia, which is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne and a sporting mecca called the G. 9.20 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) Smilla is lead toward a buried secret. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Estonia. (Ma) 12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+a, R) 2.25 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.15 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Holy Marvels. 1.20 Planet A. 2.10 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Work. (2002) 10.30 MOVIE: Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) 12.30am Then You Run. 2.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. (Premiere) 8.30 MOVIE: Kiss The Girls. (1997, MA15+) 10.30 Angels Gather Here. 11.25 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon The Lost King. (2022, Ml) 2.00 Bonneville. (2006, PGa) 3.40 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PGl, Hindi) 5.55 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 7.35 A Walk In The Woods. (2015, Mls) 9.30 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992, MA15+l) 11.25 The Report. (2019, Malv) 1.40am 71. (2014, MA15+alv) 3.25 Late Programs.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.25 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Lacey is stressed about surfing.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 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 AFL football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.

10.00 Armed And Dangerous: Stickups. (Mav, R) Authorities take on outlaw gangs.

11.30 Border Security: International. (PGadl) 12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, 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 The Zoo. 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. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Outback Truckers. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 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 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

Winnie Pooh Pooh Classic the the

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Paramedics. (Mam, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams create memorable bathrooms.

8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Porking. (Mls) Jeremy Clarkson sets to work getting the farm ready for it’s newest residents.

9.40 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l) Jeremy Clarkson and James May travel across Europe.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Steptoe And Son Ride Again. (1973, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 The Closer. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, 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: Spectre. (2015, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am Pretty Little Liars. 1.25 Supernatural. 3.05 Below Deck. 4.00 Late Programs.

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 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl) Gordon Ramsay works to save a legendary café. 8.30 Elsbeth. (Final, PGv) Elsbeth comes face-to-face with many familiar suspects when she tries to solve a murder. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday, August 14

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

(6, 7)

9) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 11.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Mataranka, NT. (PG)

8.30 Griff’s Great American South. (PG) Griff Rhys Jones uncovers Alabama’s gritty past. 9.15 Culture By Design: Sustainability. (R) Looks at how design can help us live more sustainably. 9.45 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Grand Designs. (R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Rage Closer. (R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Those Who Serve. 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG) Presented by Melissa Leong. 8.25 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa, R) Robson Green explores the Anavilhanas archipelago in his canoe. 9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton descends into the black market with Till. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 11.50 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R) 1.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 2.30 Living With The Boss. (PG, R) 4.10 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.40 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 MOVIE: Secrets At The Inn. (2022, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Carlton v Collingwood. 9.10 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. West Coast v Gold Coast Suns. From Sullivan Logistics Stadium, Perth. 11.15 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.45 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) Follows the murder investigation of June Fox-Roberts.

12.45 Life. (Madv, R) An IRS agent is murdered.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Penrith Panthers versus Melbourne Storm match. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)

12.00 First On Scene. (Mad, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

and

6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.35 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.35 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 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. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 12.50am Heroines. 1.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.15 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Dance Life. 10.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Real Seachange. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Father Brown. 9.30 Line Of Duty. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.50am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Carry On Constable. (1960) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Panic 9-1-1. 11.30 The Real Murders Of Atlanta. 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: My Landlord Wants Me Dead. (2023, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, M) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Pretty Little Liars. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Highway Patrol. 3.00 The Force: BTL. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Towies. 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. 9.30 Air Crash Inv. 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. 11.30 Late Programs. 9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm The Report. (2019, Malv) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Murder Party. (2022, PGad, French) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PGals) 7.35 Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 9.30 Nobody Has To Know. (2021) 11.25 The Frozen Ground. (2013, MA15+adlv) 1.20am Late Programs.

Peaceful town comes to life

Leyburn. It’s a peaceful little stop-off for travellers on the Southern Darling Downs as they head between Goondiwindi and ToowoombaorWarwick.

One pub, one shop, one post office, one school, a police station, two churches and a few scattered houses for its estimated 350 inhabitants.

That’s Leyburn – except for two days a year.On23-24Augustitwillcomealivewith the buzz of up to 18,000 visitors and 2560 racing cars attending the Historic Leyburn Sprints.

TheSprints,nowinits29thyearcelebrating Leyburn’s hosting of the Australian Grand Prix in 1949, drives an annual winter migration that’s understandably popular with tourism operators throughout the region. Yet the town itself has virtually no fixed accommodation – only a handful of cabins attached to the 1863 Royal Hotel – and so it becomes one of the biggest gatherings of campers and caravanners you’llfindanywherealongthehighway.

Sprints organisers estimate up to 5000 visitors stay in dedicated campgrounds beside Canal Creek on the edge of the event precinctandatseveraladjacentcampsites.

Still more set up their tents and vans in the yards of residents’ homes that line the one kilometre closed-street course running through the township. They enjoy some of thebestseatsinthehouse.

All come to experience the fun of the Sprints, which twice has been judged Queensland Motorsport Event of the Year. The weekend offers an exciting show of historic, classic and high performance cars of all makes and models and ranging in age frommodern-dayto100-plusyears.

After the huge Supercar events in Townsville and the Gold Coast, the Sprints are thought to be Queensland’s biggest motorsport festival and certainly no other offersthenumberorvarietyofcompetitors.

This year’s entry list is a record and includes exotics such as Ferrari, Jaguar and McLaren through to more humble wheels likeMGsandSunbeams.

Motorsport Alley, a new display area in the main street near the 100-year-old CWA, will showcase a variety of very special cars including two associated with Sir Jack Brabham, three that raced in that 1949 grand prix and a rare Giocattolo Group B that claims to be “Queensland’s own supercar”.

Patrons will also find plenty of off-track

entertainment. There’s a Show ‘n’ Shine display on Sunday, live music at three venues, a charity auction at the pub on Saturday night, fun-run, market stalls, race-carridesandplentyofotherattractions forallthefamily.

At night – and a few nights either side of the weekend because many travellers take the opportunity for a longer break in their journeys – the campgrounds pump with happy vibes as groups gather around their campfires and barbecues. (Someone will wintheBestCampsitecompetition.)

That will be especially the case this year at the Sprints’ newest attraction, the Vintage Van Village. The annual gathering of many colourful and restored vintage caravans and, often, their matching classic tow vehicles, has become so popular that organisers have reserved a dedicated new area in the town’s main street and adjacent tothefirstcornerontheracingcourse.

The Village is also next to the Golden Fleece Bar, long-gone and remembered onlyinnameasoneofmanypubsthatwere built during Leyburn’s goldrush days in the 1860s.

Infact,theLeyburndistrictoozeshistory, from the goldrush information plaques and remaining buildings around the township to the site of the disused wartime airbase thatprovidedthesiteforthegrandprix.

“The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed and the huge gathering of campers and caravanners is a special and welcome part of the Sprints weekend,” says Tricia Chant, President of the organising committeeofcommunityvolunteers.

“We go out of our way to keep it a grassroots event, with as few restrictions as possible and no big-city prices for camping, food or drinks. And if you’re lucky to bump into one of our VIP guests of famous former drivers, such as Queensland 150 Icon Dick

Johnson,you’llfindthey’rehappytostopfor anautographandasouvenirselfie.”

For those not equipped or inclined for camping, there are other inviting accommodationoptions.Authenticcountry pub comfort and food may be found at historic establishments such as Rudd’s Pub inNobby,BullandBarleyInninCambooya, andKararaandSandyCreekhotels.

Historic Leyburn Sprints visitors exploring the Southern Downs region will find plenty of magnificent rural vistas and other interesting attractions. A great way to discover these is by driving the dedicated Sprint Route, a 137 km loop that passes through the districts of Allan, Leslie and Cunningham (named after the explorers) and the townships of Pratten, Leyburn and Karara. Adult tickets to the Historic Leyburn Sprints cost $30 per day or $40 for the weekend. Accompanied children under 14enterfree.

CHRIS NIXON

Veteran driver and Queensland legend Dick Johnson will be at Leyburn again this year.

Checking out the Vintage Vans. (All photos supplied, Trapnell Creations and Roz Harman)

The stars of the weekend are the beautiful cars that take to the track. Leyburn comes alive during the race weekend.

Full-Board River Cruise

3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray Princess with all meals and sightseeing

Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse

Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat

Taste Riverland food and wine

Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour

Hotel Stays

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1 night four-star hotel stay in Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch and dinner

Fully Escorted Barossa Valley Tours

Full day Barossa Valley tour with lunch and wine tastings including:

Saltram wine estate, lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate, visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout, vineyard tour & wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek visitor centre, stop at Beerenberg Farm, and free time in Hahndorf to explore the historic German settlement

Fully Escorted Kangaroo Island Tours

2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase

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Word Writers Festival

Geelong Regional Libraries’ Local Word Writers Festival, August 22 & 23 at libraries across the region. Join us for inspiring conversations, practical writing and poetry workshops, and creative events across the region – no experience necessary.

 Tickets: grlc.vic.gov.au/localword

Ballroom dance

Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday August 9, 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles. Sunday August 10, 2-4.30pm, $5 bring a small plate.

Music: Kevin.

 0419 463 306

Bike riding

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Belmont. Rides to suit all levels of fitness; e-bikes welcome.

 Rob, 0412 308 166

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

Lara Community Market

Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL from 9am to 1pm.

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30-4pm and Fridays 6.30pm.

 Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org Choir

St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45-8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir.

 Tom Healey, 0451 960 768, or healeytf@gmail.com

Bellydance classes

Beginner level, new term commencing. New students welcome. Tuesdays 1.30pm, Life Activities Club, Belmont Park Pavillion, Belmont.

 Glenys, 0400 214 897

Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.

 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

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

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

Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemorative Service

Vietnam Veterans Association, Geelong and District Sub-Branch will gather and march from Geelong North Football Netball Club, Swinburne Street, North Geelong, Sunday August 17 from 10.45am. Veterans will march along Swinburne Street pedestrian pathway towards Melbourne Road, concluding at Vietnam Veterans Memorial 11am. A service remembering those who served in the Vietnam War will take place at the Vietnam Memorial at 11am.

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

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

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.

 Traci, 0417 301 226, or Facebook Dragons Abreast GeelongJuggernauts

PlayLinks

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.

 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.

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.  Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (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.

 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.

 grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268

Grovedale Seniors

Indoor bowls Monday 1-3pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road.

 Julie, 0419 549 521

Drysdale Day VIEW

Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.  Margaret, 0431 636 090

Table tennis

All seniors welcome for a social game. Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm.  Allen, 0433 883 116

Leopold VIEW

Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.

 leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Geelong Day VIEW

First Monday monthly from 11am at Shell Club, 76 Purnell Rd, Corio.

 geelongdayview@gmail.com

Geelong Evening VIEW

Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.

 Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com

Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays, 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated.

 0418 521 265

Out & about in Corio

It was a battle of the northern suburbs at Shell Reserve on Saturday as Corio hosted North Geelong in footy and netball and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to see who was out and about.

Sarah Bryant and Tiffany Carr.

Tianna McKee with Dakota Drew and Ocean.

Taylah Maar, Cody Dixon and Kelly Parker.

Shirley Thompson, Jasmine Nielsen and Kylie Wise.

Above: Amy Cornwell and Sarah Purcell. Above right: Chris Quince and Andrea Wellington. Below: Noa. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 493583

Alex Hope with Garrit and Melissa Stegeman.

Lisa and Peter Natoli with their grandkids baby Tatum, Amy and Isabella.

Khloe Edwards and Sienna Cornwell.

Aaron Hamers with Ellie.

Fon Spitall with her children Louie and Isabel.

SPORTS QUIZ

1. Who did Iga Swiatek defeat 6–0, 6–0 in the 2025 Wimbledon women’s singles final?

2. And what bread-related nickname does this scoreline bear?

3. True or false: Tiger Woods has never competed at the Olympic Games?

4. In which city will the 2026 Tour de France begin?

5. Which prestigious sports award is named after Herbert Henry Messenger?

6. Cross-code athlete Sheridan Gallagher plays in which two Australian sports leagues?

7. Which current AFL coach was named in the 2004 Greek Team of the Century?

Championship was held in which US state?

And which US state has hosted the most PGA Championships, including the first iteration in 1916?

Which team won the 2024 AFLW Grand

How many consecutive VFL grand finals did Hawthorn contest in the 1980s?

Norwegian Olympic bronze medallist

Audun

Grønvold recently died after being struck by what natural force?

13. In chess, how many types of pieces can be moved diagonally?

14. Which Sauber F1 driver scored a podium finish at the British GP, his first in 239 career races?

15. What score were the West Indies dismissed for in their second innings of the third Test against Australia?

16. And which popular Australian fast bowler took a hat-trick in the process?

17. After his Wimbledon victory, how many grand slam titles has Jannik Sinner now won in total?

18. Courtside is a new retail and recreation business in Melbourne founded by which two current NBA players?

19. Which thoroughbred horseracing and breeding operation sold over $2 million worth of readyto-race horses in July?

20. Actor Adam Driver portrayed which legendary motor racing icon in a 2023 biopic?

21. How many golfing major championships has Scottie Scheffler won?

22. The Australian Opals defeated which nation in the final of the recent FIBA Women’s Asia Cup?

23. What stadium is hosting the 2025 Super Netball Grand Final?

24. What sport does the athlete awarded the largest sporting contract of all time play?

25. The sport of dragon boating originated in which country?

26. In which year will Papua New Guinea join the NRL competition?

27. The British & Irish Lions recently played in which Australian city for the first time since 1888?

28.

29.

Australian sporting team?

30. True or false: women were not allowed to compete at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

Who captained the First Nations and Pasifika XV in their recent match against the British and Irish Lions?

Rum’un is the mascot of which future

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

ACROSS

1 Strike (3)

3 Murder a politically important person (11)

9 Cowboy literary genre (7)

10 Print process (7)

11 Trustworthy (8)

12 Leave off (6)

14 Aye (3)

15 Debates (11)

17 Not anxious (11)

19 Buddhist temple or monastery (3)

20 Peril (6)

21 Despot (8)

24 Speech (7)

25 Stamp (7)

26 A phrase marked off by brackets (11)

27 Lord (3) DOWN

1 Common greeting question (3,3,3)

2 Fights (7)

3 Playground (5)

4 They protect the eyes from glare (10)

5 Staunch (4)

6 Made greater (9)

7 Japanese emperor from 1989 (7)

8 Type of boat used in rowing competition (5)

13 Amounts (10)

15 Flower tea (9)

16 Soaked (9)

18 Mythical horse-man (7)

19 Soaking (7)

20 Sag (5)

22 Ribbons (5)

23 2.54cm (4)

1 What is the most southerly county of England?

2 A cinquain is a poem of how many lines?

3 Which animal has the Latin name Equus africans asinus?

4 Philip J. Fry is a main character in which animated TV series?

5 What is the title of actor and comedian Amy Poehler's (pictured) memoir?

6 In which country did halloumi cheese originate?

7 The dime is a US coin worth how many cents?

8 Erik Weisz is the birth name of which illusionist?

9 Which 2015 movie is based on a novel by American writer David Ebershoff?

10 What colour is the 'e' in the Google logo?

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Cannon difficult to ignore

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring

As the price of 4×4 sports utilities continue to climb, Great Wall’s Cannon ute is an attractivealternative.

It’s not just a little cheaper but a lot cheaper than the front runners of the segment, and not at the expense of build qualitythesedays.

While Toyota’s Hilux tops out at more than$70,000andtheFordRangerRaptorat morethan$90,000,youcangetintoatopof the line Cannon XSR for as little as $49,990 -that’sdriveaway.

And that’s becoming difficult to ignore.

Styling

GWM has rationalised the Cannon lineup, pruning the seven models to just four, all packing the same 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel.

The range kicks off with the Lux priced from $40,490, followed by Ultra from $43,490, Vanta from $45,490 and XSR from $49,990 - all prices drive away for private buyers.

The larger Alpha variants come with the same 2.4-litre turbo-diesel, with the Lux priced from $51,990 and Ultra from $57,990.

The Alpha is also available as a hybrid andplug-inhybrid.

Our test vehicle was the second cab off therank,theCannonUltra.

The Cannon has been given a mid-life makeover with a more sophisticated look andfeel.

Standard equipment includes artificial leather and single zone climate air with rear outlet, power-adjust driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel and ambient cabin lighting andfoldouttailgatestep.

There’s also auto high beam, LED front and rear lights, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, auto wipers, rear privacy glassandapoweredsunroof.

Side steps and a chrome sports bar are standardandthereartailgatenowfeatures large embossed GWM branding for a strongerroadpresence.

Cannon is backed by a seven-year/ unlimited kilometre warranty, five-year roadside assistance and five-year capped priceservicing.

Infotainment

Infotainment is accessed through a 12.3-inch touchscreen, with Bluetooth, voice control, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Autoandsix-speakeraudio.

There’salsowirelessphonechargingplus front (1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C) and rear (2 x USB-A) and a USB-A port for dashcam along with three pre-wired 12v accessory buttons.

Safety Cannon carries a five-star safety rating, with seven airbags and features a suite of advanced active and passive safety technologies.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car and Vulnerable Road User) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistancesystem(SAS)arestandardonall variants.

There’s also blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert with brake, driver fatigue monitoring system, door open/vehicle approach warning (DOW), 360 degree overhead camera and front and rear parkingsensors.

The rear seat has two ISOFix mounts and toptethersforchildseats.

Engines/transmissions

A 2.4-litre single turbo-diesel four-cylinder enginedelivers135kWofpowerat3600rpm and480Nmoftorquefrom1500-2500rpm. It features an ‘advanced’ variable geometry turbocharger which GWM says optimises the aspect ratio at both low and high revs, reducing turbo lag while maintaining efficiency at higher speeds.

The diesel is paired with an in-house nine-speed conventional torque converter auto,withgearchangepaddles.

Driving

You’ve seen one ute, you’ve seen them all. There’s not much to differentiate them, apartfromtheirsize.

Their purpose dictates their shape and there’s not much scope to do anything with the rear, with vertical style tail lights almostmandatory.

All the action can be found up front and the only company that has tried to do anythingremotelydifferenthereisMazda.

Butitssmiley-facedBT-50gotthethumbs down from conservative buyers and a ‘bolder’lookfollowed.

All this leads us to the fact that Great Wall’s Cannon does not stray far from the formula and we reckon it bears a passing resemblancetotheHilux.

At 5416mm in length with a 3230mm wheelbase and 2630mm long tub, Cannon isnoshrinkingviolet.

Nowhere is its size more evident than in the large 13.1 metre turning circle. That meansplentyofthree-pointturns.

At least it’s not as large as the silly ‘full-size’ American pick-ups however that seemtobegainingtractionhere.

Ifyouhavetohaveone,dotherestofusa favourandstayoutofcarparks.

Rear legroom in the Cannon is generous, the tub has a moulded liner and there’s a handy pop-out step that makes access to the tub easier (but there’s nowhere to hang on).

Also, the driver side support cable protruded from the gap between the body andthetailgateinourtestvehicle.

The tub has four tie-downs, but no light andnopoweroutlet.

There are side steps and all doors get grab handles to make entry easier, while the overhead handle on the driver’s door has morphed into a weird sunglass holder. The centre console has two cupholders, a storagetrayandcooledconsolebox.

The engine and transmission are a lift fromthelargerCannonAlpha.

It features an ‘advanced’ variable geometry turbocharger which GWM says optimises the aspect ratio at both low and

high revs, reducing turbo lag while maintaining efficiency athigherspeeds.

There’s up to seven drive modes, depending on grade, includingNormal,Eco,Sport, Snow, Mud, and Sand. Ultra scoresNormal,EcoandSport, aswellaslowrange(4L).

There are also three steering settings, which helps make lighter work of the large turningcircle.

RATINGS Looks: 7.5

Performance: 7.5 Safety: 7.5

Thirst: 7

Practicality: 8

Comfort: 7

Tech: 7

Value: 8

7.4

The four-wheel drive system is a full-time, torque on demand system with an electronically activatedreardiff.

Easilyengagedviaacentrallylocateddial, the Borg Warner transfer case optimises traction,stability,andperformance.

XSR and Cannon Alpha models add a front locker, offering enhanced traction andcontrol.

Ground clearance is 232mm and wading depth is 500mm, but the plastic side steps will be a limiting factor off road (and easily damaged).

With a 78-litre tank, fuel consumption is aclaimed8.4L/100km.Weclockedupmore than 300km, but can’t tell you what we got because the trip computer refused to give upitssecrets.

Ultra can carry a 995kg payload while brakedtowingcapacityhasincreasedfrom 3200toaclassstandard3500kg.

Straightlineperformanceisexemplary.

But there’s some turbo lag and the boost when it comes on is strong and unpredictable. Plonk the accelerator and you’re never quite sure what is going to happen. Sometimes it fires, sometimes it doesn’t, which can make pulling out at intersectionsnervewracking.

Lifting off the accelerator on the other handdoesnotalwaysdeliveranimmediate response, with some throttle overrun - or is that turbo overrun? The first-second, second-first change invariably produces a clunk.

The lane keeping software is intrusive andinsistent.We’vefoundwithexperience thatitisbestnottofightthewheel,because in theory the car knows best. It’s a lot less strenuoustodrivethiswaytoo.

However, giving the Cannon its head can result in the car over correcting and crossing the inside line which happened more than once. Ultimately this could lead to running off the road - so keep an eye on it.

Suspension is independent at the front withleafspringsundertherearandvented disc brakes at all four corners and 265/60 profileroad-biasedrubber.

The GitiXross HT71 tyres are designed for highways and light off-road trails, delivering durability and a quieter ride for SUVsand4WDs.

The ride quality is generally good, but not what we’d describe asParramattaRdfriendly.

This is particularly evident compared with an SUV that has benefited from local suspension tuning.

It’s a good idea to slow down for drivewayentryandthelikewhich canbeabitcalamitous.

Inside the dash is stylish and well laid out, but lacks functionality for simple often-usedfeatures.

Cannon is fitted with two computer screens: a 12.3-inch touchscreen for infotainment and a smaller 7.0-inch screen for instrumentation which sits in front of thedriver.

The screens are not concealed behind a single,one-piecehousing,butsitseparately. The centre screen provides a rear and overhead view when reversing, with dynamicguidelinesforbacking.

Atleastit’ssupposedto.Ononeoccasion, the reverse camera refused to display anything for a couple of minutes when reverse was selected. This is simply not acceptable.Strikeone.

As mentioned, the trip computer also playedup.Wewereunabletocyclethrough the various screens using the buttons providedonthesteeringwheel.Striketwo. A row of physical buttons below this screen provides shortcuts to various functions.

There are fan speed buttons, but not temperature adjustment. However, we discovered that pressing the heated seats button provides access to temperature controls.

All cars fitted with CarPlay and Android Auto need a home button because once you’re in Android world it is often difficult to find your way back, to do such things as setthecabintemperatureandflickthrough radiostations.

Also, you cannot access volume control unlessyoureturntothehomescreen.

Summing up

Apart from one or two niggles, the Cannon Ultraisacompellingproposition. It must be the stuff of nightmares for the likes of Ford and Toyota who want big moneyfortheirvehicles.

People seem happy to stump up the price.However,it’snotacaseofifbutwhen the dual cab bubble will burst - wouldn’t yousay?

Apart from one or two niggles, the Cannon Ultra is a compelling proposition. (Pictures: Supplied)

Panthers win big cat battle

The Bell Post Hill Panthers won the battle of the big cats against the Thomson Tigers on Saturday at Thomson Recreation Reserve. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp took these pictures.

Above: Jordan Camm in action.

Right: Jack Yates sinks the boot in.

Dylan Godwin finds space.

Left: Brandon Gardiner kicks down the line. Centre: Caleb Bacely kicks a goal. Right: Ben Kameric snaps a behind.

Tom Bryans kicks out of defence.

Left: Liam Meyrich and Andrew Jarvis compete in the ruck. Centre: Daniel Banister takes a strong grab. Right: Dylan Jose gets a free kick from this marking duel. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 493578

Paul Davis handballs, and Nick Costello marks strongly.

Corio comes out on top

Corio defeated North Geelong at home on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp saw it unfold.

Above left: Nerys Kirk takes control.

Above: North Geelong coach Katie McLean addresses her team at half-time.

Below: Alexandra Konidaris reaches high.

Jacinta Dimasi races forward.

Nikita Butcher reaches for a pass inside the circle, and Keelin Kirk takes the ball out wide.

Above: Keelin Kirk and Zara Hinss watch this pass sail over their heads. Above right: Camden Riccardi gets the ball out of defence. Below: Charli Leech takes possession. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 493582

Corio coach Zoe Donne listens to team feedback at half-time.

Keeley Tallentyre passes forward.

Round 24 fixture announced

Geelong will play its final game of the AFL home and away season on Saturday August 23.

The Cats are vying for a top four spot and will meet Richmond at the MCG with the game starting at 4.15pm.

Gold Coast will have a short five-day break to prepare for the crucial clash with Essendon that could decide whether the expansion club reaches the AFL finals for the first time.

TheleagueonWednesdayconfirmedthe schedule of matches for round 24, with the Suns and Bombers to do battle in the last game of the home-and-away season.

Their fixture - which had to be rescheduled from opening round because ofTropicalCycloneAlfred-willtakeplaceat People First Stadium on Wednesday August 27.

Round 24 opens six days earlier on August 21, when Essendon takes on old rivals Carlton in a dead rubber.

The Friday night offers a rare doubleheader, with flag hopefuls Collingwood taking on Melbourne, and Port Adelaide hosting Gold Coast in coach Ken Hinkley’s final game in charge.

Top-four contenders Geelong and Adelaide are both in action on Saturday, but

A show of faith for coaches

Ocean Grove has reappointed co-coaches

Dave Farrell and Nick Bourke for 2026 as the rebuilding club looks to make its long awaited climb up the ladder.

Nonplaying coach Farrell and playing coach Bourke have been at the Grubbers for two years and although the senior team has won only seven games in that time, the club has debuted many youngsters and remains a predominantly young list.

“Thecycleofreviewandplanningdoesn’t stop for us, even in-season we are always looking for ways to improve our program, what we can do immediately and what can be done in the off season,” Farrell said.

“I’m really looking forward to the next couple of weeks and super excited about reloading for 2026.”

The Grubbers have also reappointed Mel Holmes as A Grade netball coach for next season.

Holmes took over last year after Ocean

the Sunday fixture looms as the highlight of round 24.

It starts with GWS hosting St Kilda at Engie Stadium, before the Western Bulldogs meet Fremantle at Marvel Stadium and Brisbane take on Hawthorn at the Gabba.

The Suns-Bombers clash is then set to determine the exact finishing positions of the top eight.

“While it’s unconventional, we’re looking forward to rounding out what has already been a historic home-and-away season for the club here at People First Stadium on a Wednesday night,” Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans said.

TheSuns,whositsixthwitha13-6record, are aiming to play finals for the first time since joining the AFL in 2011. Their game in hand gives them an advantageoverotherteamscurrentlylocked in a tight battle for finals spots.

Just two wins separate first-placed Adelaide from GWS in eighth, with the Bulldogs one win further back with a strong percentage.

Only nine teams are realistically still in thefinalshuntwiththreeroundslefttoplay.

Of the 10 fixtures across the last week of the home-and-away season, eight will have a bearing on the finals make-up

Heads in command against Lawn

It was round 13 in Junior Pennant and with two weeks to go, teams are getting closer each week, and the race for finals and positions are still up for grabs.

Barwon Heads held their position in third with an away win against Geelong Lawn.

The win closed the gap at the top of the table to four points.

DexTaylorbattledwithRoySavagein their first set before Taylor went ahead to take it 7-5.

From there Taylor took command, winning the second 6-1, putting the Heads on the board. Lawn’s Josh Severin-Harvey came out of the blocks strong winning his first set against Max Creati 6-0, but had a tougher time in the second, getting up 6-4.

The match would be decided by the doubles and the Heads pairing proved to be the better combination taking it 8-3, putting them ahead by a set and four games.

Wandana Heights White cracked their first win in three outings against Grovedale with the result important to both teams. Before the match the teams were tied on points in fourth and fifth with only percentage separating them. The Heights’ Hamish

McNaughton showed good form in his singles against Lachie Smith winning 6-3, 6-0 while teammate Tom Smith had his work cut out for him against Oli Plunkett. Smith took the first set 6-2 before Plunkett fought back to take the second 6-4, with the match eventually decided 10-4 in a super tie-break to Smith.

In the doubles, Grovedale’s Jaylen Sach and Lachie Smith proved a great pairing, taking the win 8-1 against McNaughton and Tom Smith, but the win went to Wandana along with third spot with a three-point buffer to Grovedale.

It was first vs second in the third match of the morning with Hamlyn Park hosting ladder leaders Wandana Heights Blue. Denzel Ludowyk and Alric Wong kicked off the match with a win for Wandana in the doubles 8-3, but Axel Potter-Ayres and Xavier Willoughby weren’t going to let that distract them in the singles.

Inmatchesthatwerehardfoughtand played with great sportsmanship, the match took more than three hours. In the end, Potter-Ayres got over Ludowyk 7-5, 7-5, and Willoughby over Wong 6-4, 6-3. Hamlyn Park posted their first win over Wandana, and reduced Wandana’s leadtoonlytwopointswithtwomatches left to play.

Grove won a landmark 2023 A Grade premiership, defeating the unbeaten Geelong Amateur in the grand final.

Holmes replicated that last year with a win against the unbeaten Ammos in the decider.

This season the roles have been reversed. Ocean Grove is now the hunted rather than the hunter, sitting unbeaten and facing a blockbuster clash against Ammos this Saturday to decide top spot on the ladder.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be reappointed as Ocean Grove’s A Grade netball coach for 2026,” Holmes said.

“It was an easy decision for me. The club has been incredibly supportive, and I feel really lucky to be part of such an amazing community.

“I’m so proud of what this group and club has achieved and I’m excited to keep building on that success.

“Coaching this team is a real privilege, and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together in 2026.”

Dave Farrell addresses the players.

Left: Grubbers A Grade Netvall coach Mel Holmes. Right: Nick Bourke in action.

By Justin Flynn

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LOCAL TENNIS

Donna Schoenmaekers

Panthers fire at right time

By Justin Flynn

You could argue that Bell Post Hill has a reasonably tough run finishing off the Geelong & District Football League home and away season.

But you could also say that any team facing the fourth-placed Panthers is in for a tough time as well.

Fresh from wins against Belmont Lions and Thomson, Bell Post Hill has East Geelong (1st), Inverleigh (6th) and Corio (12th) to come to round off the season before finals begin.

“A massive test this week,” coach Ash Witney said.

“For me, when they’re up and going, Belmont and East Geelong are the top two sides. To get East Geelong at this time of year, you can kind of see where we are at in the finals if we’re lucky enough to make it.

“Then we’ve got another side that could be featuring in finals as well in Inverleigh soit’sagoodchallenge.Thenexttwoweeks we’ll see where we’re at.

“They (East Geelong) came out and embarrassed us a bit when we played them earlier in the year at their ground. They really smashed us at the contest and killed us in uncontested footy and then won the footy on the outside and once they get the ball on the inside to their outside, they’ve got some prime movers in their side.

“Even Corio we played them at their ground early on in the year and they got in behind our defence a couple of times and scored pretty easily, too.”

Witney said Saturday’s 27-point win against the reigning premiers was done on the back of winning more contested ball.

“We were probably second to the footy in the first quarter, but we ended up getting the game back on our terms,” he said.

“We were first to the footy, contested work. Our ball movement was still a little bit off, so there’s still a little bit to work on there.”

The Panthers kept the Tigers to just two goals after quarter time and were able to hit the scoreboard often enough themselves to run out handy winners.

“I think it’s starting to click a little bit down there and it was probably one of our weaker points and an areawestruggledearlyonin the year,” Witney said.

“But it’s just starting to click a little bit better in there. Andrew Casey is a forwards coach down there who’s been putting in a lot of work with the boys at training and just the one-on-one chats with them.

“Eachblokeisstartingtoknowtheirrole. They don’t have to kick goals. Sometimes you’ve just got to run and lead up at the footy to make space behind you. So the boys are all playing their role and it doesn’t matter who gets the goals, just as long as the team does I suppose.”

ANAKIE kept its slim finals hopes alive with a 14-point win against Winchelsea. Luke Dahlhaus played another starring role for the Roos while big man Oscar Barter was also instrumental.

NORTH Geelong defeated Corio by 94 points with John Fazio booting six goals and Luke Parker five.

EAST Geelong was impressive in a 53-point win against fellow contender Belmont. Ryan Lempa was best while Caleb Ezard booted four majors.

GEELONGWestGiantswonalow-scoring game against Bannockburn by 16 points

with Alex Buckwell and Jacson Collins contributing to the victory.

INVERELIGH remained well and truly inthefinalshuntwithathrillingone-point

No surprises predicted in GDNL as finals loom

With three rounds to go in the Geelong & District Netball league home and away season, Justin Flynn takes a look at what the final ladder could look like.

Thomson

Position: 1st,14-0-1

Tocome: Winchelsea(away),EastGeelong (home),Bannockburn(away)

The Tigers are a game and a half clear in top spot and face tough games against Winch and East Geelong. Beat the Eagles and the minor premiership and a rest in thefirstweekoffinalsisallbutsewnup.

East Geelong

Position: 2nd,12-1-2

To come: Bell Post Hill (away), Thomson (away),Inverleigh(home)

TheEaglesarehalfagameclearofBelmont and Winchelsea, but are no guarantee to finish with the double chance. They could finish as high as 1st and will start favourites against the Panthers and Inverleigh and should do enough to finish 2ndor3rd.

Belmont Lions

Position: 3rd,12-0-3

Tocome: Inverleigh(home),Corio(away), GeelongWestGiants(home)

The Lions should be too strong in their final two outings and a win against Inverleigh should be enough to finish 3rd, althoughpercentagemaycomeintoplay.

Winchelsea

Position: 4th,12-0-3

Tocome: Thomson(home),Bannockburn (home),NorthGeelong(away)

Winch will likely win its last two games with this week’s clash against Thomson a huge one. Win that and 3rd is a real possibility, especially if Belmont drops a game. There’s only about 7 percent separatingthetwoteams,sowinningand losingmarginscouldwelldecidewhogets thedoublechance.

Inverleigh

Position: 5th,9-1-4

To come: Belmont Lions (away), Bell Post Hill(home),EastGeelong(away)

The Hawks won’t miss finals, and realistically can’t finish as high as 5th. Technically, Inverleigh could miss out if it losesallthreeandWerribeeCentralsand/ or Anakie win all three games, but that is highlyunlikely.

Werribee Centrals

Position: 6th,7-0-8

To come: Corio (home), Geelong West Giants(away),Anakie(home)

Everything needs to go right for the Centurions to play finals, although they do have a relatively good run home. They are relying on Inverleigh to go on a losing streakandhaveleftittoolate.

Anakie

Position: 7th,7-0-8

To come: Bannockburn (away), North Geelong(home),WerribeeCentrals(away)

The Roos have done well to win seven games in their rebuild, but are relying on winningallthreeandInverleightoslipup. The penultimate round will be interesting with Anakie travelling down the freeway toWerribee.

Bell Post Hill

Position: 8th,5-1-9

To come: EastGeelong(home),Inverleigh (away),Corio(home)

The Panthers will start favourites in one oftheirfinalsthreegames-againstCorio. They will be aiming for an upset from the other two matches and are capable of springingasurpriseontheirday.

Bannockburn

Position: 9th,5-0-9

To come: Anakie (home), Winchelsea (away),Thomson(home)

The Tigers will be ultra keen to win at home this weekend and can climb a spot on the ladder in doing so. They will be underdogsinthefinaltworounds.

Corio

Position: 10th,3-0-12

To come: Werribee Centrals (away), Belmont Lions (home), Bell Post Hill (away)

The Devils were always going to struggle a bit with the departures of several star players. Still, they will be right amongst it in all three encounters and another win wouldnotcompletelysurprise.

Geelong West Giants

Position: 11th,1-1-13

Tocome: NorthGeelong(away),Werribee Centrals(home),BelmontLions(away)

The Giants have the chance to post their second win of the season when they meet North Geelong this week and then have two tough assignments with Werribee Centralsbeingtheirlasthomegameofthe season.

North Geelong

Position: 12th,0-0-15

To come: Geelong West Giants (home), Anakie(away),Winchelsea(home)

The Pies will be going all out for that long-awaited win this weekend and have a terrific chance to break the ice against theGiantsathome.

Camden Riccardi fires off a pass for North Geelong on Saturday. (Ivan Kemp) 493582_16

Above: Caleb Bacely marks in front of goal for Bell Post Hill. Inset: Bell Post Hill coach Ash Witney addresses his players against Thomson. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 493578

win against Werribee Centrals. Midfielder Casey Meehan was best while Noah Skeskov, Josh Viney and Mason Dickson each slotted through three goals.