Guy visits Geelong
Hundreds of screaming Guy Sebastian fans packed into Geelong Arts Centre this week for a special event.
Fans started lining up outside the centre from noon on August 13 to secure the best spot to watch their musical idol, with more than 350 people filling The Open House when doors opened at 6pm.
Guy soon arrived on stage to participate in a Q&A before performing a song from his new album 100 Times Around the Sun, along with some fan favourites.
To top off the already fantastic night, fans also had a chance to meet their idol as Guy did autograph signings and posed for selfies following his performance.
Pictured are Spencer, Riley, Peyton and Sienna, who were among the fans who started lining up from 12.30pm for the event.
Visit page 10 for the full story and more pictures.
Overdose deaths rise
By Jena Carr
There has been an increase in overdose deaths in Greater Geelong during the past decade,accordingtotheCoronersCourtof Victoria.
The new Victorian Overdose Deaths 2015-2024 report, released on August 12, found an increase of 26.9 per cent of overdose deaths across the state from 460 in2015to584in2024.
Greater Geelong recorded the second-highestnumberofoverdosedeaths across the state and the local government area’shighestnumberin10yearslastyear, with35fatalincidentsrecorded.
Victoria Police Western Region Division One Superintendent Michael Reid said that tackling drug use was a “whole-of-community challenge” that requiredeveryonetoworktogethertohelp
reducefataloverdosesinthefuture.
“While drug use is primarily a health issue, we know illicit drugs fuel crime and have devastating impacts right across the community,”hesaid.
“There is no such thing as a safe illicit drug, particularly when it’s manufactured by criminals who have no regard for the peopletakingthem.
“In Greater Geelong, the most common drugsseizedduringwarrantsandtargeted operations are methylamphetamine, 1,4-Butanediol and prescription medications.
“We know that these substances are behindanumberofoverdosesinourregion and that’s why disrupting the supply and distribution of illicit drugs remains one of ourtoppriorities.”
Victorian State Coroner Judge John Cain said the report shared important data to
help develop prevention-focused insights into issues and greater awareness of the impactsofdrugs.
“We have seen some genuine progress in harm reduction initiatives recently, including the commencement of Victoria’s drugcheckingtrial,”hesaid.
“Overdose deaths occur all across Victoria, and no community escapes their impact, so ensuring that Victorians can access supports, treatment, and education isvital.
“However, the concerning rise in overdose deaths and especially those involving illegal drugs is a stark reminder thatweneedtokeepbuildingonourharm reductionefforts.”
National addiction treatment, training and research centre Turning Point’s Statewide Services and Hamilton Centre clinical director and associate professor
ShaliniArunogirisaidthepeakinoverdose deaths showed a need for more timely healthcare.
“What we’re seeing across Victoria, includingtheconcerningspiketo35deaths in Greater Geelong, reflects a preventable crisis,”shesaid.
“Regional communities often have limited access to specialist alcohol and drug services, and when someone seeks help, we cannot have them wait weeks or months.
“We’re facing the tragic consequences of a system where people can’t access care when they need it most and, in regional areas like Greater Geelong, these barriers areevenmorepronounced.”
Help is available for anyone struggling withdrugoralcoholusethroughDirectline for free 24/7 counselling or referrals on 1800888236.
Truck wash closed early
By Matt Hewson
The City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) has closed its truck wash facilities three weeks earlyduetothefts.
The truck wash, located at the council’s former saleyards in North Geelong, was slated for closure in September to make way for the sale of the site for further development, primarily for high density housing including social and affordable housing.
However, CoGG chief executive Ali Wastiesaidthetheftofmaterialsatthesite hadprecipitatedtheearlyclosure.
“A significant amount of copper piping supplying water to our truck wash was stolen over the weekend, resulting in the facilitybeingunusable,”MsWastiesaid.
“The truck wash, at the former Geelong Saleyards,wasduetocloseon1September 2025, however, it will now be closed effective immediately due to the theft.
This is the second theft in recent months, suggestingthatthesiteisbeingtargeted.
“The truck wash was already scheduled forpermanentclosurenextmonth,making itunreasonabletoundertakecostlyrepairs to keep the facility operational for such a shorttime.
“Running at a loss of $228,411 per year, usage of the truck wash has declined by 73 per cent over the past year, and many of the remaining users come from outside GreaterGeelong.”
The council closed the saleyards in 2017, rezoning the site in 2020 as a Comprehensive Development Zone 4 as part of the Geelong Saleyards Precinct Plan.
The closure of the truck wash was announced at the council’s May meeting this year, with Councillor Anthony Aitken calling the site “Saga Yards” in reference to the long-running process to sell the
Pull on gloves to help plant a greener Lara
By Jena Carr
People can help grow Lara and learn more about where they live with a Community TreePlantingDaythisweekend.
Lions Club of Lara will host the free environmental event at Flinders Memorial Park from 10am on Sunday, August 17, for thecommunitytohelpreturnnaturetothe region.
Lions member Darryl Drake said the event was open to everyone regardless of experience, with a free barbecue lunch availableforvolunteers.
“Ourgoalistocarefortheenvironmentas well as getting community involvement in thisinitialplantingof2000treesattheLara cemetery,” he said. “We will be planting local indigenous trees and grasses, so thingsthatarenaturaltothatenvironment inLara,whichiscertainlyongrassland.
“It was important to try and return it to what it would have been like if it wasn’t populated by us... and we really would like families to get out there and help plant sometrees.
“We’d like a lot of the community to be involved as... many hands make light work,
so if we can get a good attendance that will beanopportunitytoplantsometreesinthe environment.”
Volunteers are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, gardening gloves, clothing, and sun protection, and they can also bring a hammer if they have one to helpwithtreestakes.
The event is free, but registration is requiredforbarbecuecateringpurposes.
Visit eventbrite.com.au/e/freecommunity-tree-planting-day-in-lara-victickets-1445398017379formoreinformation andtosecureaspot.
Seasonal change to our water supplies
Changing water sources, same great, high-quality and safe drinking water for Geelong
We are starting our seasonal shift in water sources to make the most of recent rainfall, balance our water storages, and prepare for greater demand and drier conditions ahead of summer.
Over the coming weeks, we will increase our supply from our Moorabool catchments. You may receive water from a different catchment or a blend from different water sources.
In some parts of Greater Geelong, you may notice a difference in the taste and smell of your drinking water as we make this change.
saleyards.
“The reality is, where (the truck wash) is at that site location is not suitable; it’s not accessible and that’s why usage has dropped, because it was associated with thesaleyards,”CrAitkensaid.
“If there was anywhere in Geelong where we should have medium to high density housing development it should be atthatsite,becausewe’retakingindustrial and commercial land and turning it into residential.
“There’s a real great opportunity for Geelong to build a unique community at thatsitelocation.”
New pool set to make a splash
CommunitymembersacrosstheSurf Coast are invited to have their say on the new Winchelsea Pool as summer fastapproaches.
Surf Coast Shire Council recently launched a short survey for the community to provide feedback on optionsforopeninghoursforthepool duringitsfirstfullsummerseason.
Councillor Joel Grist said it was important to receive the community’s feedback ahead of the pool’s new summer season opening in late November and closing in early March.
“We encourage community members to let us know their preferencesasweprepareforthenew season,” he said. “We appreciate that the community wants to make the bestofthissparklingnewfacility,and we look forward to a new summer seasonofactivityandfamilyfun.
“We deliver pool opening hours within the adopted budget, and can’t extend opening hours indefinitely, but some adjustments based on community preferences might make positivedifferencesforusers.”
The survey will ask for feedback regarding proposed longer hours duringschoolholidays,shorterhours during school terms or consistent hoursforthepool.
Peoplecanalsosharetheirviewson introducing a temperature threshold for opening the pool, including a closure on colder days, with public notice, and enabling longer hours in hotterweather.
This is because each catchment has its own natural taste and smell influenced by local soils, vegetation and rainfall which changes across seasons.
When we change water sources, we make sure your drinking water remains high-quality and safe to drink according to strict regulatory standards and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
For details and a list of suburbs where you may notice the change, visit: www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/about-us/newsand-events
Darryl Drake and Maryanne Mullahy at Flinders Memorial Park.
(Ivan Kemp) 495420_03
Lara carjacking charges
TwopeoplefromCoriohavebeenarrested as police continue to investigate an allegedcarjackinginLara.
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives will continue to investigate the incident that occurred at a Flinders Avenue school carpark at around 7.15am onAugust6
A 56-year-old Lara woman was approached by a man in the car park before being allegedly threatened and pushed out of her silver Mazda CX5 and havingthevehiclestolen.
The woman was not injured during the incident, with detectives later recovering
the vehicle at a Dural Court address in Corioataround9amonAugust8.
A 30-year-old Corio man has subsequentlybeenchargedwithunrelated offencesincludingtheftofamotorvehicle, possession of methylamphetamine, handling stolen goods, being a prohibited personinpossessionofafirearmanddeal propertysuspectedofcrime.
A 38-year-old Corio woman has also been charged with unrelated offences, including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, dealing proceeds suspected of crime, handling stolen goods,
possession of methylamphetamine and committing indictable offences whilst on bail.
The woman was remanded to face Geelong Magistrates’ Court on August 11, with the man bailed to appear in court on October9.
Police are also appealing for public assistance after four firearms were stolen fromaruralpropertyinLara.
WesternRegionCrimeSquaddetectives were called to the property last month after it is believed that multiple unknown offenders broke into a work shed at about 3.20amonJuly21.
Snapshot of the region on show at library
By Jena Carr
Explore the world through a new lens and witness the skills of the region’s photographers at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library.
The library will host Geelong Camera Club’s Foto Show until September 3 for the community to see award-winning images and learn about what goes on behind the camera.
Committee member Bob Medwell said thefreeeventwasagreatchancetodisplay the best work from the Greater Geelong photographers.
“There’s about 45 photos covering just about every genre including landscape, portraits,alteredreality,landscapes,macro andsupermacro,”hesaid.
“Wetriedtogetaselectionofgenresacross all elements, including aerial photography, bybothdronesandfromplanes,sowehave everythingfromthegroundup.
“I love to see the reaction of people when they see the photos and the artistic aspect of the images, along with the skills ofthephotographers,showsagreatlevelof imagination.
“I personally like landscapes and how they demonstrate the power of nature, so
it really helps you to see the world around youalotdifferentandpaymoreattentionto elementsofthenaturalworld.”
Mr Medwell said the exhibition was also a chance for the community to uncover a new interest or hobby in photography throughthecameraclub.
The exhibition will also feature Geelong Camera Club’s A-Grade print of the year, titled’WildHorses’byShelleyMcKiernan,a landscape print showcasing the movement andcolouroftheocean.
Visit geelongcameraclub.au for more informationontheexhibitionortojointhe GeelongCameraClub.
Investigators allege that the offenders forced entry into the property, stealing four firearms, ammunition and several power tools, including chainsaws, whipper snippers and other gardening equipment.
Policeareappealingtoanyonewhomay haveseensuspiciousactivityoravehiclein thearea,particularlyaroundWindermere Road and Forest Road, around the time of theincident.
Detective Senior Constable Steve Robinson said police were keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage of the roadsbetween2.30amand4.30am.
YOUR SAY
A timely act
Stephen Chenery’s letter (Geelong Independent, July 25) about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki puts the cart before the horse.
Stephen, it was nearly the end of WWII precisely because the Americans dropped those bombs; without them the war could have lasted another three months. Their strategic purpose was to end the war and minimise further bloodshed.
The three-month invasion of Okinawa ending 18 June 1945 had cost the deaths of 12,000 Americans plus over 100,000 Japanese soldiers and almost as many civilians. Invading the Japanese mainland could have caused losses far in excess of that. Despite the certainty that the Allies would eventually prevail, Japanese honour obliged them to fight to the death or commit harakiri (ritual suicide).
Seven weeks later on 6 August the first bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Two days later the Soviet Union entered the war and the following day the second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. To minimise further losses, Emperor Hirohito announced their surrender on 15 August and the surrender instrument was signed on 2 September. This timely act prevented countless thousands (possibly millions) of deaths and the utter destruction of Japan.
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Cultura joins Canberra delegation to advocate for funding changes
Local multicultural organisation Cultura represented our region as part of the Regional Multicultural Alliance Victoria’s (RMA Vic) delegation to Canberra last week.
Hosted by Deputy Prime Minister and member for Corio Richard Marles at Parliament House, the meeting saw RMA Vic meet with MPs and senior advisors fromallpartiesonJuly30.
One of the key matters discussed at the meeting was the funding models for multicultural organisations, particularly the need for solutions to regional-specific
challenges such as access to services, employmentandinfrastructure.
RMA Vic spokesperson and Cultura chief executive Joy Leggo said the purpose of the visit was to advocate as a collective to find better solutions, ensuring such organisations could continue to provide their“vitalservices”.
“Thereisapressingneedforasustainable, place-based funding model to ensure regional communities are not left behind with what has always been an inequitable funding allocation for multicultural organisations,”MsLeggosaid.
“Thecurrentdistributionofmulticultural funds disproportionately favours entities with broad mandates, such as local governments, public health agencies, and community health providers; while these organisations have important roles, their wide scope dilutes their focus on regional multiculturalneeds.
“In contrast, specialised multicultural organisations,whicharedeeplyconnected to their communities and offer culturally tailored services, receive little to no funding.
“This imbalance weakens the
effectiveness of multicultural programs and undermines the communities these fundsaremeanttoassist.”
RMA Vic is a partnership between seven regional organisations across the state focusedonequityandculturalinclusion. Ms Leggo said the delegation proposed an innovative funding model with needs-basedfunding.
The proposed model would include “targeted funding mechanisms” that Ms Leggo said would support the state government’sAnti-RacismStrategy.
Geelong Camera Club member Judy Medwell with one of her photographs. (Ivan Kemp) 495396_01
Code 1 callouts top in Vic
Greater Geelong was the busiest in the state for paramedics attending Code 1 cases from April to June, according to Ambulance Victoria (AV) response times.
The latest AV quarterly data found that Greater Geelong paramedics had attended 5.05 per cent of the state’s total Code1workload,with4991casesattended between April and June.
Lara had the biggest attendance improvement across the state with paramedics attending 70.9 per cent of Code 1 patients within 15 minutes, up from 64.7 per cent a year ago.
Barwon South West crews responded to 7323 Code 1 cases between April and June this year, an increase of 138 cases from 7185 three months ago, but down by 236 cases from 7559 last year.
AVBarwonSouthWestregionaldirector Stuart Reid said there had already been a “3.7 per cent jump in Code 1 demand” since the first three months of this year.
“Winter is always our busiest time, and our paramedics are focused on reaching the sickest patients first but every day, more than 500 calls to Triple Zero (000) don’t need an emergency ambulance,” he
Insights into disability
By Jena Carr
A Geelong man will continue to share his experience living with a disability to help make positive change in the state government’sdisabilitysupport.
Chris Varney has been reappointed to the Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC) as chairperson for the council’s nextterm,whichwillrununtilJuly30,2028.
Mr Varney is the founding director of I CAN Network, an autistic-led organisation that delivers mentoring programs for autistic kids and teenagers, and will bring hislivedexperienceofautismtotherole.
“VDACisarealprivilegeandit’saterrific platform to share your lived experience withadisabilityandwhatyouobservefrom yourdisabilitycommunity,”hesaid.
“I really enjoyed my first term on VDAC... and I think the council’s lived
experience can support government with the consultations they want to do in the community.
“I had quite intense anxiety growing up, which is very common among autistic people, but I was lucky to have a very supportive secondary school, which was a governmentschool.
“I also had a teacher who had a disability herself, who was my real inspiration, and had a prosthetic leg, so she was really extraordinary and I learnt a lot from her example.”
Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management deputy secretary Argiri Alisandratos said “The VDAC is instrumental in removing barriers to participation for Victorians with disability, ensuring that the views of people with disability influence important decision-making.”
said. “Our expert Secondary Triage team, made up of nurses and paramedics, plays a vital role by connecting people with the right care and freeing up ambulances for life-threatening emergencies.
“Between April and June alone, the team redirected 46,015 non-urgent cases away from an emergency response and, since June, 117 new graduate paramedics have joined the frontline across Victoria.”
AV Regional Operations acting executive director Michael Georgiou said paramedics across the state responded
to 65.3 per cent of Code 1 cases within 15 minutes, an improvement from last year’s 64.2 per cent rate.
“April to June last year was AV’s busiest three months on record, with 102,419 Code 1 emergencies, and across the same period this year, we’ve responded to 98,874 Code 1 cases,” he said.
“We’re grateful to Victorians who are choosing to use alternative care for non-urgentissuesasitmeansambulances are available faster for emergencies, so that community effort is helping us save lives.”
Chris Varney has been re-appointed to the Victorian Disability Advisory Council. (Ivan Kemp) 496067_04
Rockabilly renaissance
By Matt Hewson
At the height of their fame in the 1990s, Melbourne pop-rockabilly trio The Sharp werearegularfixtureinGeelongpubs.
Their blend of funky rock beats, 50s rock ‘n’ roll guitar, double bass and strong pop harmonies shot them to the top of the charts in Australia soon after their signing toWarnerin1992.
Their debut album This Is The Sharp went gold, they had a slew of tv and radio appearancesand-thetruemarkoffamein those days - The Late Show parodied their singleScratchMyBack.
Four years later the Sharp disbanded, claiming burnout and exhaustion after a gruelling two-year period of constant gigging,includingaworldtourin1994.
Now,30yearslater,thetriohasreformed as a quartet. With bassist and singer Allan Catlin electing not to be involved, fellow original members Charlie Rooke (guitar/vocals) and Piet Collins (drums/ vocals) recruited Living End bassist Scott Owen and Melbourne vocalist Louie Lee Feltrin.
After touring the country last year, the new-look Sharp have recorded a new EP titled 4, featuring three studio tracks and a
liveversionofScratchMyBack.
Collins said the band was enjoying the newleaseonlife“immensely”.
“Scott’s just an awesome player to work with, and Louie is a very seasoned frontman, performer… jumps around, has fun with the crowd, can sing all those high notes,”hesaid.
“Theharmoniesarebiggerthanever,the sound is tighter than ever. It’s been a real joytoputthethingtogetheragain.”
The Sharp are at the Wool Exchange on Saturday, September 13, supported by Geelong’s own Lash78. Visit thewoolexchange.com.aufortickets.
Young Geelong rockers launch their debut indie EP
By Matt Hewson
For emerging Geelong indie band Violet, the launch of their first EP at the Barwon Clubhasbeenalongtimecoming.
Formed during their years together at Geelong High, the trio is composed of Harry Jones (guitar, vocals), Wanda Dohl (drums)andJamesElliott(bass).
Violet’s music ranges from beautiful, delicate songwriting reminiscent of Jeff Buckley to the down and dirty indie rock one might hear on an Arctic Monkeys or TheStrokesrecord.
Their debut EP If Anything At All, recorded at JMC Academy in Melbourne, captures that breadth of sound, although frontmanJonessaidit“shouldhavetakena lotlesstimethanitdidtoputout”.
“(The recording) kind of spanned the
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entirety of 2024 because we didn’t book a bunch of days in a row and just smash it out; we had maybe one session every two or three months, because we all were basedinGeelong,”hesaid.
“We’vebeensittingonitforeightmonths maybe, getting it mixed and mastered, and it took us so long to come up with the artwork.
“But we’re very, very excited. It’s nice coming back to the Barwon Club because we played our first gig there in 2021, so it kindoffeelslikecominghome.”
Gigging locally and in the city for the past four years, Violet are starting to make animpact,withanumberofsupportshows comingupinMelbournevenues.
Jones, who finished high school in 2023 and has recently relocated to Melbourne, said the strength of the band lay in their
“incrediblystrong”relationships.
“It feels a lot like a family now, because we grew up together and we always had each other while we were going through these massive experiences so young,” he said.
“Playing in these really rowdy venues, going through the personal troubles of growing up, and then going into adulthood… we’ve always stuck with each other through every massive experience of ourlives.
“And that makes the whole songwriting and gigging process so incredibly easy because we have that familiarity and respectforeachother.”
Violet’s EP launch is at Barwon Club on Friday, August 15, supported by local bandsGrimwoods,RedEyedRumoursand JasminAdria.
Stage adaption of an Aussie classic
Beloved Aussie coming of age tale
Looking for Alibrandi comes to Geelong thismonthinoneofthemostanticipated productionsoftheseason.
First commissioned by the Malthouse Theatre, the adaption of Melina Marchetta’s 1992 novel by Vidya Rajan is directed by Stepen Nicolazzo and presentedbyBlinkProductions.
Partoftheproduction’soriginalsell-out run at the Malthouse and Sydney’s Belvoir Theatre, Chanella Macri returns in the titular role of Josie Alibrandi, a third-generationItalianteenager.
The smart and ambitious Josie comes from a line of strong women, including her overbearing nonna Katia and resilientsinglemotherChristina.
Through her final year of high school Josie must contend with the typical challenges of young adulthood, as well
as the impact of systemic racism, class differences and revelations of long-held familysecrets.
Looking for Alibrandi is presented as part of Geelong Arts Centre’s (GAC) Season 2025, supported by Creative VictoriaandDeakinUniversity.
GAC director of programming Penny McCabe said she “leapt” at the chance tobringoneofher“favouritehighschool reads” to Geelong’s premier performing artsvenue.
“Looking for Alibrandi is a story cherished by those who’ve read the book orwatchedthefilm,andnow,Ican’twait for a new generation to experience its magic,”MsMcCabesaid.
Looking for Alibrandi is at GAC’s Story House from August 20 to 23. Visit geelongartscentre.org.au for tickets and moreinformation.
The stage production of Looking for Alibrandi comes to Geelong this August. (Supplied)
Violet: Harry Jones, James Elliott and Wanda Dohl. (Supplied)
The Sharp, reformed and with a new EP in hand, return to Geelong. (Tony Mott)
Celebrating people power
By Matt Hewson
Two years after Geelong council’s library budget fiasco, the Chilwell Library is undergoing a major redevelopment.
The sod was officially turned last Friday (August 8) at the library in Sladen Park, Newtown, with Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj, member for Geelong Christine Couzens and library representatives in attendance to mark the milestone.
The $2.5 million upgrade will, according to council statements, “transform the beloved library into a modern, light-filled community hub while preserving its inti-
mate, neighbourhood charm”.
The redevelopment, which began in July and is expected to be complete mid-next year, will include meeting rooms, an outdoor deck and improved amenities.
It’s a remarkable turnaround for the library, which was slated for closure by the council in 2018, a decision that was reversed after significant public backlash.
Then, in 2023 the council announced sweeping cuts to library funding, which resulted in Geelong Regional Libraries (GRLC) announcing Chilwell Library would transition to an ‘unstaffed model’.
Once again, the people had their say,
with councillors reinstating enough library funding to ensure the library could continue operating normally.
During 2023 barbs were traded between councillors and GRLC, but last week it was all smiles as the library’s upgrade was celebrated.
GRLC chief executive Vanessa Schernickau said public libraries were “far more than bricks and books; they’re vital community hubs”.
“Chilwell Library is the perfect example of that, and we can’t wait to welcome people through the doors into the revamped space,”
Ms Schernickau said.
“We’re grateful to the City of Greater Geelong and the state government for funding for this much appreciated redevelopment.”
Chilwell Library Group is composed of six women who decided to fight for the public facility back in 2018.
With a range of ages and backgrounds, the group has been instrumental in the reversal of the library’s fortunes.
Member Lynne Dowling said the redevelopment had taken years of advocacy.
“After eight years of advocating for a meeting room and toilets at Chilwell Library, our group of six is delighted by this long awaited outcome,” Ms Dowling said.
City employee recognised for brave actions during
A City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) employee’s quick thinking and willingness to act has helped avert injury and property damage after a vehicle caught on fire on the Princes Highway.
While on his way to an inspection in Corio, CoGG asset inspector Joe Ma noticed a ute parked at traffic lights on the highway was emitting smoke, obviously on fire.
Positioned three cars behind the ute at the lights, Mr Ma didn’t hesitate to act.
“I parked behind the ute with my roof top beacon lights on. I knew I had water containers in the boot, so I assessed the situation, decided the risk was acceptable, and acted,” Mr Ma said.
Mr Ma began pouring water on the fire while another passerby provided a fire
extinguisher to the driver of the ute. Together, the three managed to contain the fire before it got out of hand.
Mr Ma was awarded the City’s Employee Excellence Award for his actions, with CoGG chief executive Ali Wastie saying Joe’s actions demonstrated the very best of public service.
“Joe’s calm, decisive and courageous response in the face of danger is an outstanding example of the dedication our employees bring to their work and their community every day,” Ms Wastie said.
“His quick thinking not only prevented a potentially serious incident, but also reflects the values we hold as an organisation; being brave and championing each other. We are immensely proud to have Joe as part of our team.”
Joe Ma has been recognised by the City of Greater Geelong for his part in dealing with a roadside emergency. (Supplied)
Textile technology
Deakin University is partnering with Samsara Eco to find sustainable solutions for previously unrecyclable plastics and textiles.
The enviro-tech company is tapping into the university’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) to accelerate development of world-first technology to recycle and reuse synthetic fibres.
With textile waste one of the biggest global environmental issues, Deakin chair of biotechnology Professor Colin Barrow said the partnership could lead to the production of high-performance recycled materialsfrom“alltypesofwaste”.
“Ourresearchtacklesacriticalchallenge in textile recycling; understanding how dyes, textile finishes, coatings and other chemical treatments affect the breakdown and rebuilding of synthetic fibres, including other types of polyester and nylon to repurpose into new products,” he said.
“Weareexploringsolutionsbyanalysing thesecontaminantsanddeterminingtheir impactontextilerecyclingprocesses.”
DeakinAssociateProfessorChrisHurren said the research could revolutionise the sector, delivering significant environmentalandeconomicbenefits.
‘We’re working to unlock a scalable, circular future for fashion – one that reduces reliance on harmful inputs and keepstextilesoutoflandfill,”hesaid.
Samsara Eco has a 10-year contract with activewear brand lululemon to provide recycledmaterialsfor20percentofitsfibre portfolio.
Founder and chief executive Paul Riley said the company was “laser-focused” on findingasolutionforallplastics.
“We’vealreadycomealongwaywithour
enzymatic recycling technology, which can infinitely recycle PET and nylon 6,6 plasticsusedforclothingandothertextiles, including mixed fibres and plastics,” he said. “Our research collaboration with Deakin will support our efforts to recycle more waste at speed, scale and with precision.”
Drought jobs support program
Local agricultural sector workers affected by ongoing drought conditions can now apply to be part ofatemporaryemploymentscheme.
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has announced the return of its Drought Employment Program, which offers farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees off-farm employment opportunities overthenextyear.
The program will be available for workers from 11 local government areas in south-west Victoria, including Colac Otway, Surf Coast, Golden Plains and the City of Greater Geelong.
Corangamite CMA chief executive Amber Clarke said the program would play an important role in supporting farmers and community memberswhoaredoingittough.
“Like previous successful CMA Drought Employment Programs, this program provides a way for people to earn an income, apply their skills and build confidence in future employment opportunities by undertaking a range of different catchmenthealthworks,likeriparian fencing, pest and weed control and revegetation,”MsClarkesaid.
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Hub Liaison Officer - Barwon
Part-time
Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) is the peak organisation for women with disabilities in Victoria. We envision a safe and fulfilling life for all women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria.
WDV’s Barwon Leadership Hub is a lively and engaging group with an emphasis on human rights and regional issues.
The Hub Liaison Officer will;
• maintain, engage and develop a hub for women and gender diverse people with disability to meet regularly.
• seek out members, meaningful stakeholder relationships and build appropriate networks to support the hub.
• the role is multi-faceted and may include seeking relevant guest speakers, facilitating activities, organising catering, materials and resources for the group.
This role will suit a Barwon local looking for a part-time role in which they are actively working towards justice, equity, inclusion and access for women and gender diverse people with disabilities.
We particularly encourage applications from women and gender diverse people with disabilities, including those from diverse backgrounds including LGBTIQA+, First Nations and migrant and refugee backgrounds.
The Position Description can be downloaded from our website at https://www.wdv.org.au/get-involved/current-vacancies/ Applications close at 5pm on Sunday the 24th of August 2025 but will be assessed as they are received.
Any enquiries regarding the role, please contact Liz Wright on 0429 593 422 or email Recruitment at recruitment@wdv.org.au using the subject line: Hub Liaison Officer Barwon. Do not send applications to this email address.
Exploring advocacy and leadership
Women with Disabilities Victoria’s (WDV) local leadership hubs are for women and gender diverse people with all kinds of disabilities.
Hub members come together as a group toexploreadvocacyandleadership. There are hubs in Barwon, Bendigo and Melbourne’s outer east. These are all regional areas. There are many barriers that women and gender diverse people with disability can face when they live outsideofMelbourneandbiggercities. Hubs work together to address these barriers and other issues that matter to members and their community. Each hub is led by a liaison officer (HLO), a peer who works with the WDV team to support
theirhub.
HLOs help members to participate in waysthatareaccessibleandcomfortableto them. HLOs will also feed back important issues to WDV’s policy and advocacy work so as an organisation they can better representregionalmembers.
WDV is now recruiting for a woman or gender diverse person with disability from the Geelong area to lead the Barwon Hub. Information for the role can be found at wdv.org.aualongwithdetailsaboutjoining thehubasamember. It’s free and a great place for members to connect and explore their rights as women andgenderdiversepeoplewithdisability.
Leadership hub coordinator Sara Franzoni. (Supplied)
Deakin Associate Professor Chris Hurren and Samsara Eco executive director of science operations Keats Nelms. (Supplied)
Barwon Water partners in new sewer overflow tech
The region’s water management organisationhasteamedwithamonitoring solutions company to identify and address seweroverflowsbeforetheyoccur.
Barwon Water and Australian Internet of Things specialist Kallipr have begun trialling new sensors to provide early warnings of potential blockages that could result in sewer spills, which harm the environment and disrupt the lives of communitymembers.
Barwon Water’s general manager of Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure David Snadden said the trial used smart analytics to improve the efficiency of proactive maintenance of the sewerage network.
“This is one more step in our transition from reacting to disruptive and damaging spills, to proactively identifying issues and acting quickly to prevent them,” Mr Snaddensaid.
“The sensors will help us to spot the warning signs of a spill and to stop them before they occur, allowing us to direct our resources into timely and high-value maintenance.”
Barwon Water spends approximately $600,000everyyeartodealwiththeimpact of sewer spills, such as the infamous ‘fatberg’ removed from central Geelong lastyear.
Assuch,theorganisationhascommitted to moving toward zero spills throughout its 2200km network of sewerage infrastructure.
Barwon Water has begun trials of new monitoring tools to help prevent sewer spills.
Kallipr chief executive Gerhard Loots said the trial used next-generation monitoring such as the all-in-one radar device Spectra, which uses AI intelligence todetectchangesinwaterlevels.
“Spectra combines precision radar sensingwithonboardintelligencetodetect sewer issues earlier and more accurately,” MrLootssaid.
“Local analysis on the device means crews get faster alerts, fewer false alarms and can focus resources where they’ll make the biggest difference – protecting boththeriverandthenetwork.”
Visit www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/ about-us/research-and-development for more information on Barwon Water’s research, development and innovation program.
Platform for Plains’ youth
Young people across the Golden Plains Shire can better represent their peers’ collective voice and views through a newroleoncouncil.
The Golden Plains Youth Activation Committee (YAC) has transitioned to the Youth Council, which formalises the group’s role as an advisory body to council.
Golden Plains Shire mayor Owen Sharkey said the Youth Council was an important way to give “young people a voiceatcouncil”.
“Officially establishing the Youth Council means young people are supported to have their voices, lived experience and proposed solutions heard,” he said. “Youth councillors have the opportunity to now attend councillor briefings twice a year to present on projects, achievements,
challenges and opportunities that are importanttothem.”
The YAC was formed in 2022 to give young people a platform for leadership and training to help shape future plans andadvocateonyouthissues.
YAC members proposed a change to a formal Youth Council in 2024 to better represent young people aged 12 to 25 who live, study, work, access services or have a significant connection to Golden PlainsShire.
The new Youth Council will function as an advisory group to provide a direct channel for young residents, workers andstudentstosharetheirperspectives.
Young people interested in joining the Youth Council should contact the council’s youth development team at youth@gplains.vic.gov.au or call 52207111.
Barwon Water’s David Snadden. (Pictures: Supplied)
Hundreds swarm city for Guy
By Jena Carr
Geelong Arts Centre was bustling with hundreds of Guy Sebastian fans getting ready to meet their musical icon during an Open Door Session.
More than 350 people filled The Open House from 6pm on August 13 to celebrate the release of Guy’s new 100 Times Around The Sun album, with some fans lining up outside the centre from noon to secure their spot.
The excitement to see the national singer-songwriter was hard to miss, with fans telling the Independent about what it meant to see the artist in Geelong.
“I’m very excited to be here and we’re big Guy Sebastian fans and we’ve seen him on the Voice and we’re so excited for tonight,” Alannah, who was accompanied by sister Phoebe and dad Justin Edwards, said.
“Wewereveryexcitedasitwasasurprise by dad, and we found out when we got picked up from school,” Frankie said, accompanied by sister Cosima and dad Luke Gledhill.
“He’s just an incredible artist, he’s stood the test of time and he’s still around and still bringing out so much amazing music and I am so happy to be here,” Chris Stefano said.
The evening started with a Q&A with Guy and K Rock’s Tim and Jess, followed by a special performance and autograph signings.
“It’s great to be her as Geelong always leadstheway...andtheartscentredidsuch an amazing job of preparing this event,” Guy said during the Q&A.
What was meant only to be two songs turned into four as Guy played Maybe from the new album before performing fan favourites Battle Scars, Choir and Who’s That Girl.
Guy Sebastian delights the crowd.
Chris Stefano is excited about Guy’s new album.
Some very happy VIP ticket winners.
Left: Guy Sebastian was a big hit with fans. Centre: The audience was entranced. Right: Justin Edwards with his daughters Phoebe and Alannah. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 495680
Guy signs an album for Karlee Sobing and Jan Gabriel.
Olivia had the best seat in the house.
The queue waiting to get in.
Luke Gledhill with his daughters Cosima and Frankie.
Kinder funding for council
For the first time, families in the Geelong region will be able to access a scheme assisting families enrol their children in kindergarten.
Victorian minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn announced on Friday grants for 58 councils - including the City of Greater Geelong - to establish a Central Registration and Enrolment Scheme (CRES).
CRES provides a single point of access
for families to register for multiple local kindergartens, reducing red tape and avoiding the sometimes hidden fees associated with kinder registration.
The City will receive a grant of up to $60,000 to establish the central enrolment system, covering all kindergarten providers in the area by 2026.
Ms Blandthorn said CRES took the guesswork out of kindergarten enrolment.
Families don’t have to navigate complex systems or worry about missing out, they just apply once and have more options close to home,” she said.
“Wherever you live in Victoria, every family deserves a simple and fair way to access kindergarten, and that’s exactly what our investment delivers.”
The funding will also pave the way for the Labor government’s expansion of Pre-Prep next year and the rollout of ex-
panded kindergarten hours.
Member for Lara Ella George said the investment would make it easier for local families to access and benefit from kindergarten services.
“We know kinder helps children build confidence, friendships and foundational skills, but too many families still face barriers to enrolling,” Ms George said.
“That’s why we’re investing in systems that put children first.”
Second court at East Geelong major boost for local netball
By Matt Hewson
After four years of advocating, planning and construction, East Geelong Netball Club’s new court is now officially open.
In a boost to local netball, Richmond Oval is now officially home to two netball courts with competition-standard lighting, giving East Geelong’s netball program the chance to flourish.
Funded through contributions of $650,000 from the City of Greater Geelong and $250,000 from the Victorian government, the brand new netball court meets Netball Victoria guidelines and effectively doubles East Geelong’s ability to train its 10 teams and host competitive matches.
Club president Dan Payne said previous to having the new court, which has been in use since February, many of East Geelong’s 100-plus players were training in the car park each week.
“They used to train on the bitumen car
park, and also it wasn’t uncommon for A grade (players) to be coming in at 8.30, 9 o’clock on a Thursday night because of court availability,” Mr Payne said.
“We were at capacity, there was no way we could do anything else. But now, having the second court, we will be introducing an under 11 team next year, and AFL Barwon has asked us if they could use the court for their Tuesday night under 11 competition.
“Having an additional court in the local East Geelong catchment is hugely beneficial to the community.”
Mr Payne thanked local councillor Melissa Cadwell for advocating for the upgrades and member for Geelong Christine Couzens for helping get funding for the initial plans.
“(They were) instrumental in getting this over the line for us… those two were really critical in delivering this project,” he said.
Cr Melissa Cadwell, East Geelong vice president Blair Silkstone and Christine Couzens MP cut the ribbon at Richmond Oval’s new netball court. (Supplied)
Library’s new chapter
By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM
When Chilwell Library was on the verge of closure in 2017, a staunch and dedicated group of residents mobilised their community to keep this cherished local hubopen.
Their campaign gained the support of thousands and persuaded City of Greater Geelong’s then state governmentappointed administrators to keep the facilityopen.
Fast forward eight years, and I was thrilled to meet with members of Chilwell Library Group last week to celebrate a new chapterforthisbelovedsite.
Together, we marked the beginning of construction on an upgrade to transform the library into a modern, light-filled facility while preserving its intimate, neighbourhoodcharm.
It was a pleasure to celebrate this important milestone with the people who galvanised our library patrons to keep this important resource up to par for the Newtowncommunity.
After eight years of advocacy, I’m sure all who fought for these upgrades will be delightedbythislong-awaitedoutcome.
These upgrades are a collaborative effort,andweworkedcloselywithGeelong Regional Libraries and Chilwell Library Group to design a welcoming space that meetstheneedsofthecommunity.
Thebudgetforthissignificantupgradeis $2.5million,supportedbya$150,000grant from the Victorian government’s Living
LibrariesInfrastructureProgram.
The works balance the need for new facilities while drawing on the tranquil surrounding gardens. They feature flexible meeting rooms, a welcoming outdoor deck,improvedamenitiesincludingpublic toilets, and stronger connections to the park.
Thisprojectspeaksvolumestohowmuch ourcommunityvaluesourlibraries.
Not only are our libraries a resource for loaning books and celebrating literacy, they are also a key service providing vital community information and social
connectionforallinGreaterGeelong.
Learning is a lifelong skill and, in an age wheresomuchofourliteracyandlearning is digitised, our libraries remain a central hub for community, social interaction and importantskillsharing.
GeelongRegionalLibrariespresentmore than 4000 events every year. From toddler time through to lectures with inspiring writers and thinkers, these venues host somethingforeveryageandinterest.
For those who feel they are falling behindinthenewdigitalage,ourlibraries offer fantastic informative workshops particularly focused on supporting our ageingpopulationtobuilddigitalskills.
Events like these keep our community connectedandinformed.
The Chilwell upgrades demonstrate just how important our libraries are in all corners of our municipality. We are investing significantly in new libraries withinourdevelopingareaswhileensuring our established suburbs can continue to appreciate and enjoy fantastic, upgraded facilities.
It’s so telling that within a week of celebrating the first-year anniversary at Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library, we turned the sod on this exciting new upgradeatChilwell.
Our libraries are a vital resource, and I would like to thank the Chilwell Library Group and Newtown community for its continued advocacy for this important hub.
The library will be closed until around April next year, so we encourage patrons to visit nearby libraries in the interim to support these valuable spaces and celebrateliteracyandlearningtogether.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj. (Supplied)
The Guide
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ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm
This very solid British crime drama (which is actually a remake of the Belgian series of the same name) stars Ben Miller (Austin, pictured) as the titular academic, who teaches Criminology at Cambridge University. Professor Jasper Tempest has obsessive-compulsive disorder, so his life is one of cleanliness and order – and it’s about to be completely upended when one of his former students, DS Lisa Donckers (Emma Naomi), ropes him into helping her out on an investigation. In Friday’s premiere, when a student is sexually assaulted at the university, something about the offender’s MO seems familiar to Donckers. So she reaches out to the genius professor to get his take on the case.
Friday, August 15
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PICK OF THE WEEK
SURVIVOR: AUSTRALIA
V THE WORLD 10, Sunday, 7pm
AustralianSurvivorhost Jonathan LaPaglia’s swan song is set to be an absolute doozy, with some of the franchise’s most legendary players taking on a ‘World’ team of previous castaways from the US, Québec, South Africa, New Zealand and Finland. From fan favourites (Luke Toki, Kirby Bentley and the “Godmother” Janine Allis) and former winners (self-crowned “Golden God” David Genat, who’s rumoured to be LaPaglia’s replacement, pictured) to the game players (Sarah Tilleke) and ones we love to hate (“King” George Mladenov, Shonee Bowtell), the producers have assembled an all-star cast for LaPaglia’s farewell party. With existing alliances in tatters, can the Aussie veterans trust each other long enough to take on giants of the global game?
LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE
SBS Viceland, Saturday, 8.30pm
Unsurprisingly, suburban mysteries had a stranglehold on viewers in 2020 – as we all got to grips with not leaving our own backyards, what mysteries lay over the fence became more interesting than ever before. A spiritual successor to BigLittleLies– also produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon – this adaptation of Celeste Ng’s 2017 novel makes its free-to-air debut tonight. It follows the intertwined fates of Cleveland mothers Elena (Witherspoon) and Mia (Kerry Washington). Mia’s arrival in town upends Elena’s illusion of a picture-perfect life in no time. Set in the late ’90s, with frequent flashbacks as we piece together their past lives and the secrets each hides, this is slow burn is irresistible viewing.
SEVEN (6, 7)
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 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Premiere, Mav) A university criminologist works on a real-life case. 9.15 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 Austin. (PG, R) 11.10 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 12.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 9.55 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (PG, R) 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 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Cyprus. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Money. Suzannah Lipscomb explores royal spending. 9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Scotland. (R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv) 11.40 The Shelter. (Ma, R) 1.20 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.15 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.
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 Football. AFL. Round 23. Essendon v St Kilda. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) Creegan questions Cyril. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.50 Mixmups. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.30 Mini Kids. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.35 Fizzy And Suds. 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.
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THE ROOKIE Seven, Monday, 8.55pm
Fans of this police series have been eagerly awaiting its return, and now season seven has finally arrived on our shores. Original rookie John (the always likeable Nathan Fillion) is back in action after taking a bullet, but is feeling every bit of his almost 50 years. Meanwhile Lucy (Melissa O’Neil, pictured) and Tim (Eric Winter) appear to be moving on from their breakup and are put in charge of a new pair of LAPD rookies – nervy Seth (Patrick Keleher) and cocky Miles (Deric Augustine) – who find themselves thrown right in the deep end. With baddies Oscar (Matthew Glave) and Jason (Steve Kazee) still on the run, things soon take a high-stakes turn for the whole MidWilshire Division.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Game, Match. (2022, PGa, R) Cristine Prosperi, Dale Moss. 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) 8.30 Deal
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Police Rescue Australia. (Ma, R) Police Rescue risks their lives.
8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Malv, R) A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter following a massive earthquake. Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario.
10.45 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, Ml, R) Will Smith. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
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. (Mal, R) Highlights from the recent series. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 10 News+. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
BBC News At Six. 10.00 Front Up. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Language Of Love. 3.10 Over The Black Dot. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Love And Sex In Mexico. 9.35 Sex With Sunny Megatron. 10.45 Homeland. 1.45am Somewhere Boy. 2.15 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 The Great Outdoors. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Room For Improvement. 1.00 The Real Seachange. 1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 The Zoo. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Real Seachange.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
7.25 Bushwhacked! 7.50 Motown Magic.
7MATE (64, 73)
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 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: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012, M) 12.45am Explore. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Midsomer Murders. 3.30 Dalgliesh. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.
9GO! (82, 93)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: Everything In Between. (2022, 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 Birdcage. (1996, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Strange Creatures. (2024, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 12.30 Pretty Little Liars. 1.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Below Deck. 4.30 LEGO Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 American Resto. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 1.30 Towies. 2.30 Desert Collectors. 3.30 Timbersports. 4.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Black Hawk Down. (2001, MA15+) 11.25 MOVIE: The Karate Kid Part II. (1986, PG) 2am Golf. LIV Golf League Indianapolis.
10 COMEDY (52, 11)
10 DRAMA (53, 12)
8.40 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: The Last Wave. (1977, 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: The Witches. (1990, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Made In America. (1993, M) 11.05 Nula. 11.35 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 1am Bastardy. 2.30 Yarrabah! 3.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 11.55 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, Mls) 1.45pm Widows’ Peak. (1994, PGalv) 3.40 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 5.15 First Cow. (2019, PGalv) 7.30 T-34. (2018, Malv, Russian, German, Belarusian, Ukrainian) 9.35 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+av, Russian, Ukrainian) 11.40 Mad Heidi. (2022, MA15+avw) 1.25am The Frozen Ground. (2013, MA15+adlv) 3.20 Nobody Has To Know. (2021) 5.15 The Movie Show. 5.50 Late Programs.
Star power: Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon in LittleFiresEverywhere
Saturday, August 16
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 1.15
Professor T. (Mav, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (Final, PG, R) 2.50 Great Southern Landscapes. (R) 3.25 Earth. (R) 4.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: To Bilo And Back – The Nadesalingam Family. (R) Leigh Sales checks in with the Tamil family.
6.30 Back Roads: Mataranka, NT. (PG, R) Kristy O’Brien explores Mataranka, NT.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate a murder.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby must uncover whether a myth has become a murderous reality after a man is murdered.
9.50 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) A stranger arrives in a Victorian coastal town.
10.40 Miss Austen. (R) Cassandra is forced to confront past choices. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGa, R) 11.00 BBC News At Ten. 11.30 France 24. 12.00 PBS News. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils
Super Series. Round 4. Day 1. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.10 Dylan Alcott: The Road To Kasama. 5.40 Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin. (Premiere)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Glasgow. (PG) Susan Calman visits Glasgow. 8.20 Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple Of Experience Pt 2. (Final, PG) In Milan, da Vinci joins Duke Sforza’s court.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Piedmont. (PGl, R) Stanley Tucci visits Piedmont.
10.15 Great Australian Walks: Cape To Cape Track. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 2.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R) 3.45 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Nula. 3.05 MOVIE: Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.30 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 5.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 6.00 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 10.30 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 12.10am Late Programs.
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Abandoned Americana. 12.55 Alone: Frozen. 2.30 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 2.55 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Frontier. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Little Fires Everywhere. (Premiere) 10.35 Marcella. 2.15am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 11.55 T-34. (2018, Malv, Russian, German, Belarusian, Ukrainian) 1.55pm The Movie Show. 2.30 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 4.25 The Movie Show. 5.00 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PGal) 6.55 Gambit. (2012, PGlsv) 8.30 The Prestige. (2006, Mav) 10.50 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+ns, German) 1.05am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield P.B. Lawrence Stakes Race Day and Mekka 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 a record-breaking city.
7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Marafiote Murders. (Madlv, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1985 murder of Dominic Marafiote and the deaths of his elderly parents.
8.35 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) Believed to be dead by his crew, an astronaut is stranded on Mars and has to rely on his ingenuity to survive. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 The Real Seachange. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 The Zoo. 2.30 Better Homes. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 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. 12.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 2.00 Football. VFL. Sandringham v Essendon. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Football. AFLW. Western Bulldogs v Melbourne. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Late Programs.
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 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 1.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Dog Down Under. (R) 11.00 MasterChef Aust. (PGl, R) 12.10
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels.
9.25 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 1. Aston Villa v Newcastle United. From Villa Stadium, Birmingham, England.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) The taskforce tracks down a murderer.
12.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (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. 2.30pm NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Broncos v Eels. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Canberra Raiders. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Eels. 7.30 MOVIE: You’ve Got Mail. (1998, PG) 9.55
MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Portland. H’lights. 2.55 MOVIE: Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30
MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Steve’s house has been on the market for seven months.
8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follow two first responders as they help a patient in need of urgent care after an incident involving a car. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl, R) Gordon Ramsay surveils and works to save a legendary soul food café on the verge of losing its legacy. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth tries to solve a murder. 11.35 Watson. (Mm, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Sunday, August 17
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
(6, 7)
(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 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. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Austin fakes pop culture tastes to sell books.
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.
8.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG) Cassandra prepares to leave Kintbury for the last time and delves into correspondence from Jane.
9.50 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, Mdlns, R) Charts a teenager’s coming-of-age story. Nell Schofield.
11.15 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Neil Finn. (PG, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGaw, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40 Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Colosseum Rise And Fall. (Premiere, Mav) 9.25 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: Inferno And Inequality. (Mav, R) Experts uncover what Pompeii’s society was like. 10.20 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R) 11.15 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGad, R) 1.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (PGa, R) 3.25 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge. 5.25 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.30 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.
6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Alone: The Skills Challenge. 2.00 Jeopardy! 4.05 WorldWatch. 4.35 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Sinking Of A Superyacht. 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.25 Forbidden History. 12.15am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm To Leslie. (2022, Madl) 2.35
Cow. (2019, PGalv) 4.50
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 Sunday Footy Feast. 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. Sydney v Geelong.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: Sex And Corruption. (MA15+as, R) A man in Luton reports he is being blackmailed by someone who knows that he visited a prostitute.
10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Assassination Of John Newman. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of John Newman. 12.00 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Your Money & Your Life. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 11.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 12.15am Late Programs.
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) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 8.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 9.30
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The winner of main ensuite week is revealed.
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: What About Me/Last Round. (Mal) A mother of five is killed.
12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Destination WA.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Rugby League. NRL. North Qld Cowboys v Knights. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Canterbury Bulldogs. 8.00 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991, MA15+) 10.55 The Closer. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (Return, PGa) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 8.45 Watson. (PGals) Watson takes a major ethical risk when he decides to treat a sickle cell patient with an unorthodox surgery. The team faces their own dilemma with a young woman. 9.45 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates when a federal judge is gunned down execution-style in broad daylight. 10.45 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
(2014, PGa) 6.40
Of
(2000, PGals) 8.30 Boogie Nights. (1997, MA15+adsv) 11.20 3/19. (2021, Mal, Italian) 1.30am Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+ns, German) 3.45 To Leslie. (2022, Madl) 5.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Mighty Planes. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 The Wash Up. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 11.40 Border Security. Midnight Golf. LIV Golf League Indianapolis. 5.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Project Impossible. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Flash. (2023, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 12.30am Late Programs.
(5, 10)
Monday, August 18
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 10.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (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 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
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 Grand Designs. (R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.40 Contraption Masters. 9.25 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Brendan Gleeson’s Farewell To Hughes. 3.10 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (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 visits Coimbra and Aveiro.
8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above: Wales. (R) A journey along a Welsh line.
9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (R) The journey draws to a close.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Malv)
11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Blackport. (Mln, R) 2.00 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 2.25pm Roswell: The First Witness. 3.20 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Jon Richardson: Knitwit. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.05 Big Backyard Quiz. 11.05 Forged In Fire. 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Lurujarri Dreaming. 2.00 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 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 10.30 Black And White. 12.15am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, Malns) 2.35 Gambit. (2012, PGlsv) 4.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 5.50 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PGav, French) 7.50 Two Many Chefs. (2022, Madl, Spanish) 9.30 Studs. (2006, Mlv) 11.15 Joe Bell. (2020, Madlsv) 12.55am 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. 2.35 Motorbike Cops. (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) Irene says her goodbyes.
7.30 The Voice. (PGal) A fresh batch of undiscovered artists step into the spotlight for their blind auditions.
8.55 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) Nolan and the team welcome two new rookies and hunt for two dangerous inmates with personal vendettas.
9.55 S.W.A.T. (Return, Mv) The team heads to Mexico.
11.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. 1.30pm The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 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 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Supercars C’ship. Support Races. Carrera Cup. H’lights. 3.00 Supercars C’ship. Support Races. Dunlop Series. 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 19
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (R) 11.05 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Countdown 50 Years On. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs. (R) 3.40 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 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (Final) In Borneo, Dr Ann Jones looks for pangolins. 9.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cheese. (Final, R) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki learns how cheese is made. 9.30 Earth: Human. (Final, R) 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 Grand Designs. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Miscarriage And Me. (Mal, R) 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (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: Zurich/ Rotkreuz To Brienz. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks at modern parenting.
9.30 Dateline: The Cost Of Doing Business Pt 2. Continues the investigation into 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. (Mals, R) 2.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.35 Incredible Homes. (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. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 10.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00
Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. 2.30 Roswell: The First Witness. 3.10 Aussie Jokers. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. (Final) 12.15am Alone Denmark. 3.30 Late Programs.
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. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams face hurdles.
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: Kimberley Diamonds. (PGl)
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)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Man In The White Suit. (1951) 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.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Cards And Collectables Australia. 12.30 My Way. 12.45 MOVIE: Dangerous Medicine. (2021, 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: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
(6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Home And Away. (PGa, R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 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)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Summer Bay farewells a legend. 7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.55 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: When All Is Said And Done. (Final, Mal) With fame, loss and reunion, Boyzone faces highs and heartbreak. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) 12.00 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Foreman Dan is accused of stitching up a contestant.
8.40 Paramedics. (M) Bill deals with a violent knife fight.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 La Brea. (Mav, R)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (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 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Room For Improvement. 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. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: The Blue Lamp. (1950, 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 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
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
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
7.30 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 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.
10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 10 News+. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, 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: The Five Year Engagement. (2012, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Pretty Little Liars. 1.00 Supernatural. 3.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Studs. (2006, Mlv) 2.05 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PGa) 3.55 The Company. (2003, PGals) 6.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PGadlv) 7.45 The Fence. (2022, Mdlv) 9.30 In Bruges. (2008, MA15+adlv) 11.30 Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+asv) 1.30am Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+av) 3.50 Late Programs.
Wednesday, August 20
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) 2.20 Back Roads. (R) 2.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.40 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs)
8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
9.10 Austin. (PG, R) Austin fakes pop culture tastes to sell books.
9.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
10.10 ABC Late News.
10.25 The Business. (R)
10.40 Planet America. (R) 11.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 4.10pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.25 Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 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 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.45 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.35 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mississippi. (1996, M) 10.45 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 11.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00
PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30
Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa) Dara Ó Briain travels to Sicily and Naples.
8.25 Aerial Australia. (PGaw)
An aerial exploration of Western Australia, home to colossal gold mines and massive sheep stations. 9.20 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M) Smilla is framed by a deepfake. 10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Estonia. (Ma)
12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.25 Incredible Homes. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 2.10pm Tales From A Suitcase.
3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 New York Super Airport. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets. (2017, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Broker. (2022, Malv, Korean) 2pm Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PGan) 3.40 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 5.15 The Way. (2010, PGadl) 7.30 The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry. (2023, Mal) 9.30 Calvary. (2014, MA15+lsv) 11.25 White Squall. (1996, Malsv) 1.45am In Bruges. (2008, MA15+adlv) 3.40 Late Programs.
Thursday, August 21
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Home And Away. (PG, R) 1.30 To Be Advised. 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)
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) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Armed And Dangerous: Breakouts. (Mav, R) Authorities hunt for a double-murderer.
11.30 Border Security: International. (PGadl, R)
12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Paramedics. (M, 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 hosts check on the teams’ progress.
8.40 Clarkson’s Farm: Jobbing. (Ml) It’s Christmas time on the farm and Kaleb gives Jeremy a festive surprise.
9.45 The Grand Tour. (Ml) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to build a road-legal amphibious car.
11.15 9News Late.
11.45 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars: Escape From Tehran. (Mv, R)
12.35 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 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs.
Noon Midsomer Murders. 2.00 New Tricks. 3.00 Explore. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Sailors Three. (1940) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 French And Saunders. 12.20am My Favorite Martian. 12.50 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon 9Honey Hacks. 12.15 MOVIE: Homekilling Queen. (2019, 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: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 11.35 Nigella Bites. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.45 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. (Mav, R) 2.45 Garage Dreams. (Premiere) 3.15 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria.
8.30 Griff’s Great American South. (Final, PG) Griff Rhys Jones heads to New Orleans. 9.15 Culture By Design: Wanita. (Final, R)
9.45 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (Final, PG, R)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (Premiere, PGa) Showcases the beauty of Ireland from the skies.
9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v) Layton and Till’s manhunt reaches a climax.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 11.50 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R) 1.30 Curious Traveller. (R) 2.30 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.25pm Mecha Builders. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Ghosts Of Mississippi. (1996, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Tribal. 9.25 MOVIE: Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 11.20 Kindred. 1am Deadly Funny 2023. 2.00 Big Backyard Quiz. 3.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Roswell: The First Witness. 2.10 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 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. 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav) 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) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Contestants compete for a top prize of £1 million. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Firebomber Down. (PGa) Looks at the crash of a C-130 firebomber.
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.30 Kick Ons.
12.00 Life. (Madv, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 The Real Seachange. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 9.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Highway Patrol. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 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 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Return, PGl) Presented by Graeme Hall. 8.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal) Gordon Ramsay’s investigation of MacGregor’s Restaurant reveals mouldy leftovers and a storage room full of junk. 9.30 FBI: International. (Mv)
An American official in charge of a high-profile three-way prisoner swap in Belgrade is detained in Romania. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PG, 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. 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Doctors urgently need answers in a case involving one of the sickest patients they have seen.
9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) A mother is diagnosed with cancer.
10.30 Chicago Med. (Return, MA15+am) 11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Dalgliesh. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Eight O’Clock Walk. (1954, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Dragons. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Movie Show. 3.35 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 5.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PGans, French, Japanese, English) 7.30 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975, Malv) 9.45 Perrier’s Bounty. (2009, MA15+dlv) 11.20 Into The White. (2012, Malv, Norwegian, English, German) 1.15am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon 9Honey Hacks. 12.15 MOVIE: You Killed My Mother. (2017, 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: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) The team investigates if a car theft involving a young girl in the backseat was random or a planned kidnapping. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
New scenic river voyages
Debuting in Late 2027, the new Viking Brahmaputra will sail the company’s first River Voyages in India and as with everything Viking, the trip will be a stunningjourneydiscoveringthesensesof thisamazingcountry.
TheVikingBrahmaputra,anew80-guest vessel has been designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set anewstandardformodernrivervoyagesin India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary,WondersofIndia.
In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the itinerary includes a fully guided land program with overnights in Delhi, Agra, andJaipur.
“With its rich heritage, deep cultural traditionsandfascinatingnaturalwonders, India is a vast and vibrant country that has captured the imagination of explorers for centuries,” Viking Chairman and CEO TorsteinHagensaid.
“In recent years, our guests have particularly enjoyed visiting Indian ports on our ocean itineraries. We are now delighted to introduce a new way for curious travellers to explore the heart of this phenomenal country, in-depth and in Vikingcomfort.”
ThenewVikingBrahmaputrawillhost80 guests in 40 outside staterooms. Featuring the signature Scandinavian design for which Viking is known, all staterooms and suites will have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors with a veranda. Guests on the three-deck Viking Brahmaputra will also enjoy a range of amenities, including a Spa andFitnessCentreandanopen-airSkyBar ontheUpperDeck.
The fifteen-day Wonders of India itinerary program will operate round-trip from Delhi, with hotel stays in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that bracket an eight-day Brahmaputra River voyage, sailing east or west,respectively.
With thirteen included tours, guests will be immersed in India’s cultural treasures and will have the opportunity to experience as many as ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests will delve into the rich history of India’s Golden Triangle, exploringAgra’sfabledTajMahal,strolling through Old Delhi’s winding streets and glimpsingJaipur’sornatePalaceofWinds.
While sailing the Brahmaputra River, guests will see Guwahati’s temple, encounter the thriving villages along its banks, search for the one-horned rhinos andbuffaloofKazirangaNationalParkand discover the cultures of Majuli, one of the world’slargestriverislands.
For additional immersion opportunities, Viking is also offering a variety of new pre-
and post-land extensions for Wonders of India, including Delhi (two nights), Dubai (three nights; fully guided), Kathmandu (four nights; fully guided) and Cochin and Mumbai (five nights; fully guided).
Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world.
Designed for curious travelers with
interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences ’For The Thinking Person’ and has more than450awardstoitsname.
For further information on this exciting new cruise and the extensions on offer, please visit Vikingatwww.viking.comorcall138747.
The new Viking Brahmaputra will sail the company’s first river voyages in India in 2027 and it’s time to book for great discounts.
Window views and comfortable seating ensures dining is a pleasure on board the newest ship in the Viking fleet.
The comfortable and charming Lounge aboard the brand-new Brahmaputra. (Supplied)
A comfortable relaxed and immaculate Explorer Suite aboard the Viking Brahmaputra.
A stunning Veranda Stateroom aboard Viking Brahmaputra.
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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
3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast
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 National Park
All Flights, Taxes & Transfers
SCANDINAVIAN DISCOVERY
Oslo to Stockholm or vice versa
8 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | 6 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: MAY-SEP 2027; MAY-AUG 2028
From $7,895pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $9,595pp in Penthouse Veranda
SCENIC SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC JEWELS
Bergen to Stockholm or vice versa
15 DAYS | 4 COUNTRIES | 12 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: MAY-SEP 2027; MAY-AUG 2028
From $14,595pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $17,995pp in Penthouse Veranda
Uncover the long history and rich culture of Bergen, encircled by majestic mountains, fjords and glaciers, and take in the setting that inspired the Viking sagas.
ICONS OF THE VIKING AGE
Bergen to Copenhagen or vice versa
22 DAYS | 8 COUNTRIES | 17 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: JUN-AUG 2027; MAY, JUN, AUG 2028
From $21,295pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $26,395pp in Penthouse Veranda
BERGEN, NORWAY
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Geelong Writers
The anonymous entries for Geelong Writers’ inaugural Geelong Short Play Festival have been read, assessed and deliberated upon by a panel of judges. The winners are: Kim Rance, Melina Bunting, Belinda Donald, Paloma Leon, Paul Bucci and Steve Brown.
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 16, 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music Ben.
0419 463 306
Lions Club International
Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you.
Les, 0428 466 446
Grovedale Marshall Probus
Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.
Anne, 0425 356 973
Chess Group chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.
Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457
Community kitchen
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn cooking and budgeting skills with a small group of like-minded people in your community? Are you interested in volunteering to facilitate a Community Kitchen?
healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org. au
Croquet
Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Road, Tuesdays from 10am for training, bring a friend.
0428 740 591
Ocean Grove Senior Citizens
101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Weekly
Tuesday: snooker 1pm, chess, indoor bowls 1.15pm. Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 2pm, guitar jam session 4pm. Thursday: snooker 1pm, cards 500, social afternoons 1.15pm. Friday: art classes 9am.
Fortnightly
CWA 1st & 3rd Monday 2.30pm
Kareen, 0419 246 346, or Janis, 5255 4585
Monthly Inhouse Movies 3rd Wednesday 1.30pm.
Dianne, 5255 1372
Hamlyn Heights Combined Probus Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, 200 McCurdy Road, Fyansford.
Noel, 0425 706 339
Esoteric coffee meetups
For mature 18+ interested in the supernatural/occult paranormal experiences tarot cards, Anton La Vey, NDE, for fortnightly/coffee and chat catch-ups in Northern Geelong/Geelong
Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemorative Service
Vietnam Veterans Association, Geelong and District Sub-Branch will gather and march from Geelong North Football Netball Club, Swinburne St, 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.
area. Bookings limited.
Text name and details to 0400 542 522
Geelong Central Probus
Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL.
geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.
Gary, 0407 320 735
Music for preschoolers
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms.
Rhonda, 0437 241 345
Rostrum meets
Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.
Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
Highton Seniors
Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton.
Elma, 0411 065 524
Australian Multicultural Support Services Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater. 10am-2.30pm Fridays.
9689 9170, amcservices.org.au, or info@amcservices.org.au
Geelong Historical Society Inc. Guest speaker first Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, Virginia Todd Hall, 9 Clarence Street, Geelong West.
Harry, 0473 807 944, geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street,
Ocean Grove Seniors Play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Lyn, 5256 2540
Ballroom dancing Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4pm.
Val, 5251 3529
Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.
Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449
Geelong Dragon Boat Club Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial.
revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons
Mainly Music for Preschoolers Sessions of music and movement for preschoolers, St Barnabas and St Paul’s Church, 105 Wilsons Road, Newcomb. Every Thursday during term time 10-11.30am.
Wendy, 0461 582 618
Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
Julie, 0438 270 549
Cards
Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
griddlepop@hotmail.com
Scrabble club
Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool & McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.
Pauline, 0429 829 773, or John, 0434 142 282
Games
Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2-4.30pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.
Dinah, 0418 547 753
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.
Shirley, 0488 055 969
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
Mary, 0419 278 456
Mindfulness & meditation U3A 9.30am and 12.30pm Wednesdays, Cobbin Farm, Grove Road, Grovedale. Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Breakfast Lions Morning club for those who want to help others, first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (formerly Karingal) in East Geelong. Dinner somewhere in Geelong each month to suit members.
ajd53m@yahoo.com
Scribes Writers Group South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.
geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
Combined Probus Club of Highton Meets third Thursday of each month, South Barwon Football & Netball clubrooms, McDonald Reserve, Reynolds Road, Belmont, 10am.
Sandra, 0427 348 260
Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. RSVP essential.
zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont. Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net
Geelong ballroom dancing Saturdays 7.30-10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. Afternoon tea dance, Wednesdays 3-4.45pm. Teaching segment for a new dance 1.30-2pm.
5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.
geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au
Alcoholics (and other addicts) For Christ 12 Steps Group Meets Thursdays 7.30pm at Belmont-Highton Baptist Church, 43 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. 0420 910 763
Adfas Geelong lectures Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road. adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au
Children’s play group
For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with parent/carer. Free play, story time, and music. Wednesdays 10-11.30am in school term, St John’s Highton, 269 Roslyn Road, Highton. $20 registration per family. office@stjohnshighton.org.au, or 0433 191 890
Out & about in Winchelsea
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Winchelsea on Saturday for the footy and netball to see who was out and about as Winch took on East Geelong,
Left: Rob and Sally Smart with their daughter Anna. Centre: Peter and Emma Muir. Right: Alex Tigani and Casey Carroll. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 494911
Jill Davis with grandson Luke.
Jim Miller with granddaughter Claire Mawson and great grandson Cash.
Wendy Berg and Brodie Wilson with Sadie McDonald.
Natassja Vella and Atti.
Above: Belinda Czerniakski and her daughter Lexi.
Below: Milly Turner with Sadie.
Left: Luke and Maddi Worth. Above: Ripley Smith and Hannah Tribe, and Carolyn and Pat Goonan.
PUZZLES
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 Sharpshooter (8)
5 Aggressive maniac (6)
10 Relish (5)
11 Incapable of being seen (9)
12 Latin name of England (arch) (6)
13 Forest workers (7)
14 Endured (8)
15 Sickness (6)
18 Conviction (6)
20 Float (8)
21 Blasphemous (7)
24 Inflated (6)
27 Waxy secretion of sperm whale (9)
28 Prickle (5)
29 Cricket team (6)
30 Fire-resistant fibre (8)
DOWN
1 Extremely big in size, importance, etc. (4)
2 Indignant (9)
3 Multitude of fishes (5)
4 Brings to life (8)
6 First name of William Shakespeare’s oldest child (7)
7 Metal rope (5)
8 Hyperbolise (9)
9 Declare positively (4)
14 Conquer (9)
16 Taker of blame (9)
17 Fierce storms (8)
19 Declare one’s approval (7)
22 Wall with pointed roof (5)
23 Anecdote (4)
25 Measure of length (5)
26 Singles (4)
1 What was the first film to be released in the Barbie franchise?
2 Which living mammal is the only one covered in scales?
3 Which 20th-century writer is known for their works titled The Trial, TheJudgment and The Castle?
4 What colour is smaragdine?
5 Regarding the character trope in movies, what do the letters MPDG stand for?
6 Which Australian men's doubles pair won the 2023 Australian Open title?
7 And which Australian pair won the 2022 title?
8 What is the ancient Egyptian underworld called?
9 In which country is the Lotte World theme park complex located?
10 Name J. K. Simmons' (pictured) recurring character who appears in both the original Spider-Man trilogy and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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GR has premium pedigree
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
The GR Corolla is not something cobbled togetherfromoldracecarremnants.
Its roots may lie in the Celica GT-Four WorldRallycarfromtheendoflastcentury, as far as pedigree is concerned, it is among today’sgenuinehothatches.
Back in the day, with Carlos Sainz Sr behind the wheel, the Celica was crowned world champion in 1990 and 1992. Five years later the Celica turbo ST205 was shuntedinfavouroftheCorolla,withSainz taking up with Toyota Team Europe to win the Monte Carlo Rally; the GR Corolla followedupwithitsfirstWRCvictoryinthe RallyofNewZealand.Apremiumpedigree, indeed.
Fast forward to 2023 when Toyota Gazoo Racing had the GR Corolla GTS joining the GR 86, GR Supra and GR Yaris in its high-performanceroad-goingstable.Based on the Corolla Hatch the GR is blessed with theTNGA-Cplatform,boostedbyrace-style dynamics, setting the car well apart from therestofthefamily.
Featuring the same super-power 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris the GR Corolla six-speed manual is tuned to develop 221kW of power at a high-end 6500rpm and 370Nm of torque overawide3000-to-5550revspread.
Now, Gazoo has added the option of a race-bred eight-speed automatic transmission and upgraded the 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine, boosting the torque by30Nmto400Nm.Thisisfedtogroundvia a GR Four all-wheel drive set-up. On test was the latter, which sells for $67,990, plus ORCs, as opposed to the new Auto, costing $70,490.
Further design features include wider track front and rear, a completely overhauled suspension and styling enhancements.
Asafootnote:25luckyownerscangoone better with the special edition GR Corolla Morizo priced at $77,800 – a lightened, more torque from the turbo 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine, and track-honed hardware including semi-bucket seats and grippyMichelinPilotSportCup2tyres.
The GR Corolla comes under the Toyota Warranty Advantage, offering up to five years unlimited kilometre coverage, extending to seven years on engine and driveline.
Capped-price servicing applies to the first three years or 60,000 kilometres and each six-month/10,000km service costing $300.
Styling
Both variants are enhanced by unique front and rear bumpers accommodating the wider track, more air ducts to improve aerodynamics (0.35Cd) and cooling, raised bonnet and unique 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance Yokohama tyres.
The GR Corolla also features a new wider front lower grille which provides improved airflow to the radiator, intercooler, brake ducts, sub-radiator and automatic transmissionfluidcooler.
Triple exhaust tips leave more than a farewell sign to other road users in the wake of the GR Corolla sprinting past. They reduce exhaust back pressure and a tendencytoholdupthehothatch.
Interior
Changes to the inside reflect the body’s sharp looks, while not at the expense of comfort., with creature comforts including heated front seats and steering wheel, wirelessphonecharging,dual-zoneclimate control and eight-speaker premium JBL soundsystem.
Back in the performance mood, gains include dedicated gearshift, and centre
console, aluminium pedals, manual parking brake and leather-bound steering wheelpluckedfromtheGRYaris.
With room for five, front seats provide goodlateralsupportunderspiriteddriving, withsuedeandsyntheticleatherupholstery and contrasting silver stitching. Luggage volumeoftheGTSisaslim213litres.
Infotainment
Connectivity has gone up a notch with an 8-inch touchscreen displaying the latest Toyota multimedia system including Toyota Connected Services, paired with a digital 12.3-inch multi-information set-up andcolourhead-updisplay.
Other updates for the GR Corolla include full wireless Apple CarPlay and wired AndroidAuto,mirroringforthemultimedia system, and the inclusion of Active Noise Control which guards against unwanted disturbancethroughthecabin.
Engines/transmissions
The new powertrain pairs an eight-speed Gazoo Racing automatic transmission tuned to high-performance shifting on the racetrack with an upgraded version of the turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder motor.
Maxpowerisunchangedat221kW,while the high-revving engine is gifted with an added 30Nm of torque (400Nm), feeding
all four wheels via GR Four with an auto transmission tuned to the track through sharp-shifting paddles on the steering wheel. A larger, higher-output cooling fan hasreducedtransmissiontemperatures.
Safety
The GR Corolla features a full bag of Toyota Safety Sense active safety tech to help with optimum occupant safety. These include intersectionturnassist,thankstoimproved camera and radar sensors, which pick up object and 3D motion, while extending the rangeofthesystemsused.
Automaticvariantsgainadditionalsafety technology through parking support brake with object and vehicle detection and all-speed adaptive cruise control. Seven airbagstakepassivecontrol.
Driving
With a ‘zero to 100’ time of 5.29 seconds on the way to a top speed of 230kmlh, it’s undeniable the Toyota R Corolla GTS has a lot to offer. Fuel consumption (premium unleaded) is put by the maker at 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres over the combined urban/highwaycycle.
Drivers of the GR Corolla are treated to exceptional handling and cornering, courtesy of the GR-Four all-wheel drive system supported by Torsen limited-slip differentials front and rear for optimal
torquedistribution.
And an optimised suspension set-up, major chassis reinforcements, weight reduction and ventilated disc brakes all contributetoputtingasmileonthedriver’s face.
Lastly,onthe‘southern’endofthecentre consoleliestheGR-FourDriveModerotary controller. A default mode splits torque 60:40 front/rear for stability and cornering performance.
For those who prefer a rear-biased driving experience, spin the wheel to the second mode, which offers a 30:70 torque split perfect for winding roads and linear steeringinput.
Press for Track mode for evenly split front/rear torque distribution to optimise traction where vehicle load regularly shifts betweenthefrontandrearaxles.Thisisbest suited for driving on dirt or low-traction roads.
Summary
There’s no getting over the fact that Aussie roads, generally, are not made for the GR Corolla GTS. Even the smoother surfaces treat the occupants to some jarring stuff thatonlygetsworseasthejourneygoeson. Better to leg it down to a dedicated race day at the local circuit to get the best out of arace-bred‘Academyperformance’.Onthe ‘meanstreets’,suckitup,son.
With a ‘zero to 100’ time of 5.29 seconds on the way to a top speed of 230kmlh, it’s undeniable the Toyota R Corolla GTS has a lot to offer. (Supplied)
Young Cougars poised for bigger things in 2026
By Justin Flynn
Geelong Cougars can hold their heads high for a successful season despite losing Wednesday night’s Under 23 Victorian Netball League grand final to Melbourne University Lightning.
It took the Lightning three and a half quarters to put the Cougars away and claim the championship 54 to 42 at State Netball Centre, Parkville.
The Cougars came from fifth spot on the ladder to win their first two finals and gained direct entry to the decider, but University was too strong when it mattered most.
Geelong took a three-goal lead into the first break before University regrouped and led by one at half-time.
The Lightning gradually got on top in the third, but a late rally by Geelong kept the margintojustfourgoingintothefinalterm.
University upped the ante in the last quarter and forced the Cougars into
making turnovers and by halfway through the term the match, and the championship, was theirs.
Coach Mel Savage said she couldn’t have beenanyprouderofheryounggroup,which has an average age of just 18.
“It was just an exceptional effort and achievementinitselfandtheyexceededour expectations and we’re incredibly proud of them,” she said.
The Cougars battled to even make finals, finishing 5th before winning both their qualifying finals.
Savage said the tender age of the squad means that they could contend for several years.
“They’ve shown they have this beautiful connection on and off the court,” she said.
“The development in this group has been phenomenal. They were disappointed in thegametheyputtogetherbecausetheyset such high standards for themselves.
“The development in this group individually has been exceptional.”
The 2025 Geelong Cougars.
Charli Hoey and Keeley Smith were rock solid in defence, and Louise Shaw was lively in midcourt.
Indi O’Connor shoots for goal.
Mimi Lockwood patrols midcourt.
Cougars coach Mel Savage urges her team on.
Eliza Dunell was terrific in goal.
Left: Madeline Mickovski tries her best to defend. Centre: Monique Parker at wing attack. Right: Mia Aitken in action. (Pictures: Ljubica Vrankovic) 495487
Roos hold off
gallant Power
Anglesea held on to defeat a gallant Newcomb at Anglesea on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to take these pictures.
Jack Drought takes a chest mark, and Max Virgona marks down back.
Above: Ryan Jackman is tackled by Harrison Ling.
Left: Harrison Ling breaks out of the back pocket.
Left: Jarrad Duncan finds space. Above: Will Batson kicks forward.
Tyler McLeod kicks out of defence.
Left: Ayden Gras marks on a lead. Centre: Josh Saltalamacchia moves to take possession. Right: Jack Duke kicks the ball through the goals but is freekicked for kicking in danger against Noah Collins.
Dale Kerr handballs under pressure.
Jordan Keras at the coalface. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 494909
Richie Hollins takes a strong mark in defence.
Tigers tame Blues
Thomson easily defeated Winchelsea at Eastern Reserve on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to take these pictures.
Zoe Tennant wins out against Emma Witham in this contest.
Maya Armstrong looks for a way past Skye Wellington.
Above: Puonyuom Mathiang runs through the centre of the court. Left: Gemma Stavenuiter cuts out a pass to Emma Witham.
Bree Caldwell was the highest scorer on the court with 35 goals.
Left to right: Grace Pullen takes the ball in front of Cheyenne Philpott; Rose Hymus takes the ball out wide; Cheyenne Philpott and Grace Pullen compete for the ball; Shae Rowbottom passes forward.
Maya Armstrong stretches to reach a pass.
Hannah Garner looks to pass. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 494908
Above: Zoe Tennant intercepts a pass. Right: Emma Witham was one of Thomson’s best.
Scott to lead Port
By Justin Flynn
Leopold premiership player Sam Scott will coach Portarlington for the next three seasons.
WhilePortarlingtonhasimprovedalotin the past two seasons, it still has a way to go to challenge the Bellarine Football League heavyweights.
And that’s exactly what Scott is aiming to achieve.
“MygoalatPortarlingtonFootballClubis to lead the club back to finals football,” he said.
“There’s been a huge amount of work done in the past few years to build a strong foundation, not just at senior level, but across the whole club.
“We’renowinapositiontobeconsistently
competitive, while continuing to grow the junior program and develop talent from within.
“As senior coach I want to build on the momentum from this season and help set the standards and direction that will give us the best chance of playing finals in 2026 and beyond.
“I’m really looking forward to getting started and connecting with everyone involved in the Portarlington Football NetballClubaswetakeonthenextchapter.”
Scott,whoplayedinLeopold’s2016,2023 and 2024 premierships, will play out the season at the Polders.
Leopold currently sits in 7th spot on the Geelong Football League ladder, a game and a half behind 5th placed Bell Park.
Portarlington is in 8th position on the BFL ladder with five wins and finishes the season with a trip to Modewarre this weekend.
Close competition in Boys Junior Pennant
LOCAL TENNIS
Saturday Junior Pennant is drawing closer to finals and in Section 4 Boys, the ladder couldn’t be much closer.
Last week Geelong Lawn was the only team to hold its position, poised for the minor premiership, well clear of second.
Theremainingfiveteamsarestillfighting it out to make the four with Wandana Heights in sixth only four points away from Highton in fourth.
Round 14 could make or break some teams and while the top three seems set, therewasstillachanceforHightontosneak into third and any team to make the four.
Highton hosted Geelong Lawn, hoping to close the gap on Bannockburn, and third place. In their previous encounter, Lawn took the win by the narrowest of marginsone game while tied on sets. Highton were looking to improve on this.
Archie Campbell put Highton on the board, staving off set points with a tight tie-break win in the first singles, but from there Lawn’s Oliver Chudoschnik, Billy Rayson and Tarun Makonhalli turned the tie, winning the remaining three singles.
Lawn’s form continued into the doubles with Chudoschnik teaming with Javier Rau and Rayson and Makonahalli winning the both doubles 6-1. The win guaranteed the minor premiership to Lawn and Highton best placing fourth, with one round to play.
Barwon Heads, in second, were half a point ahead of Bannockburn and were hoping to stay there, when they hosted Wandana Heights. The Heights, only four points out of finals, were looking for a big day to close the gap and potentially push themselves into fourth.
The match started with the doubles where the Heads got off to a good start with Joe Escaran and Sonny Duval winning the first 6-2 while Peter Davis and Harry McKellar had a tough time in the second, eventual winners 7-5. Escaran, Duval and Davis followed up in the singles, giving Barwon Heads an unassailable lead while Bob Yi took the only set for Wandana.
Bannockburn were hoping to continue their good form against Grovedale, and after two 4-2 wins, would have been confident going into the match.
They got off to a great start with Fletcher Altmann, Mitchell Showler and Zac Ironton winning their singles, but Hayden Cox kept Grovedale in the match with his tight 7-5 win over Thomas Crossley.
Games medal haul for Anakie
AnakieFireBrigadememberJohnMangrum brought home a swag of medals from the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, USA.
The WPFG are a biennial Olympic-style competition with thousands of athletes representing first responders from many countries across the world.
Competitors represent law enforcement, firefighters, and officers from corrections, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs. There are typically more than 60 sports in the program at the games ranging from swimming events to axe throwing.
Mangrum has been attending the games since 2019 and said he loves that he can combine his love of sport with being a firefighter.
Finals time for women’s footy
Geelong Amateur and Grovedale meet this Sunday with the winner to progress to the Division 1 grand final. Just two wins separated top from fourth on the ladder and this year’s finals series has thepotentialtobeoneoftheclosestyet.
Ammos finished on top with a 12-2 record and are coming off a 41-point win against St Joseph’s.
Grovedale has an 11-3 record and jumped into second place with an impressive 60-point thrashing of third placed St Mary’s.
St Mary’s (11-3) will take on Thomson (10-4) in the elimination final with the winner taking on the loser of the qualifying final. The loser will be eliminated.
In Division 2, Geelong West Giants and South Barwon clash to see who is the first team into the grand final. Both teams have a 13-2 record this season.
In the doubles, Ironton and Crossley won through in a tie-break while Altmann and Showler took their set 6-2, but credit went to Ian Hwang (Grovedale) for shot of the day – an angled back spinning drop shot volley that spun back over the net and out of reach of the opposition.
At the end of the day, all ladder positions remained the same with only half a point still separating Barwon Heads and Bannockburn, but with the Heads set to face Geelong Lawn and Bannockburn hosted by Wandana Heights, this could be reversed.
Highton and Grovedale will be playing for fourth and with 3.5 points separating the teams, Grovedale will need a 4-2 result to knock them out.
Fire Brigade member Mangrum
“Sportisawayoflife,”hesaid. “Andbeing a firefighter is even better, I love it.”
In Alabama, Mangrum competed in a number of swimming events including
butterfly, backstroke, and the relay.
He also joined the South Australian Police Force dragon boating team, and even stood in for Canada and India in their teams.
Despite battling some health issues John has always bounced back and found great success at the games.
This year he brought home nine medals; three in dragonboat racing (two gold and one silver) and six in his swimming events (two gold, three silver and one bronze).
“I plan my travel based around where the games are,” Mangrum said.
“It keeps me training and it keeps me fit butyoualsodevelopreallystrongfriendships and you keep in touch throughout the year, and then you see each other at the games and it is really special.”
TheGiantsarefreshfroma197-point maulingofStAlbanswithKobeDavison and Alyssa Cross each booting eight majors while Kiya Conor kicked six. The two teams have met each other only once this season, back in round 1 where the Giants won by 33 points.
Drysdale and Newtown & Chilwell meet for the right to progress to the preliminary final.
DIVISION1–Qualifyingfinal: Geelong Amateur vs Grovedale, Steeline Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, Sunday August 17, 1.30pm. Elimination final: St Mary’s vs Thomson, Osborne Park, North Geelong, Sunday August 17, 1.30pm.
DIVISION2–Qualifyingfinal: Geelong West Giants vs South Barwon, Hi Sushi Oval, Hamlyn Heights, Sunday August 17,1.30pm. Eliminationfinal: Drysdale vs Newtown & Chilwell, Osborne Park, North Geelong, Sunday August 17, 11.30am.
UNDER 18s – Qualifying final: St Joseph’s vs Bell Park Giants, Anthony Costa Oval, South Geelong, Friday August 15, 7.15pm. Elimination final: TorquayvsOceanGrove,AnthonyCosta Oval, South Geelong, Friday August 15, 5.30pm.
UNDER 16 DIVISION 1 – Qualifying final: GeelongAmateurvsOceanGrove, Steeline Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, Sunday August 17, 11.45am. Elimination final: Peninsula Sharks vs St Mary’s, Steeline Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, Sunday August 17, 8.30am.
UNDER 16 DIVISION 2 – Qualifying final: St Joseph’s vs Bell Park, Hi Sushi Oval, Hamlyn Heights, Sunday August 17, 10am. Elimination final: South Barwon vs Surf Coast Suns, Hi Sushi Oval, Hamlyn Heights, Sunday August 17, 11.45am.
UNDER 14 DIVISION 1 –Qualifying final: Torquay vs St Mary’s, Osborne Park, North Geelong, Sunday August 17, 10am. Elimination final: Peninsula Sharks vs Ocean Grove, Steeline Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove, Sunday August 17, 10.15am.
UNDER 14 DIVISION 2 – Qualifying final: Torquay vs Geelong Amateur, Osborne Park, North Geelong, Sunday August 17, 8.30am. Elimination final: Bell Park vs Surf Coast Suns, Hi Sushi Oval, Hamlyn Heights, Sunday August 17, 8.30am.
John Mangrum (front row, second from left) with the Australian swim team at this year’s games. (Supplied)
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Sam Scott celebrates last year’s GFL premiership with son Eddie. (Ivan Kemp) 433874_09
Left: SJ4B Barwon Heads: Harry McKellar, Sonny Duval, Joe Escaran and Peter Davis. Right: Geelong Lawn’s Javier Rau (top), and Highton’s Bailey Whittaker. (Pictures: Supplied)
Finals positions up in the air
By Justin Flynn
AngleseacoachJordanKerasdoesn’twantto leaveanythingtochancethisweekend.
The Roos will play finals if they beat fourth-placed Queenscliff, but can still get there if they lose and Drysdale defeats BarwonHeads.
“We’re in a position where we haven’t givenourselvesanyprivileges,”Kerassaid.
“Sothisweek’sallaboutwinning.They’ve (Queenscliff) taken big scalps, played some really good footy and if you look at our form lines I would say that ours hasn’t been as good.
“So I think it’s a good opportunity for us to try and get some form with having a strong side. It’s probably looking like our strongestsidesinceroundone.”
AngleseadiditthehardwayonSaturday, butfoundenoughtodefeatNewcombby10 points.
WhenJackDukekickedhisfirstoftheday at the 17-minute mark of the final quarter, the Power were only three points behind andamajorupsetwaslooming.
ButAydenGrasansweredwithhissecond major at the 20-minute mark and the Roos wereabletoholdon.
Keras praised the efforts of young defender Ike Hardman, who kept the dangerousDuketojustonegoal.
“He’s a small defender that normally shuts down the best dangerous forward everyweek,”Kerassaid.
“He’s only 19 and to be honest, he kicked the ball straight to him (Duke) in the back pocket(forDuke’sonlygoal).
“I’ve played him since he was 17 so he’s come through the ranks and we’re seeing thatflourishthisyearparticularly.He’dhave to be in the top five of our best and fairest. He’shadagreatyear.”
Keras also praised Newcomb, which was inthecontestfortheentiregame.
“We started to play our brand when we needed to on the weekend when our backs were against the wall and we needed to get going,”hesaid.
“That last 10 minutes we played competitively and there was a little bit of scrap,butNewcombalsohadtheirchances.
They had a lot of opportunities and I would thinkthattheywouldfeellikethat’sonethat wentmissingforthem,astheycertainlyhad just as many opportunities as us to win the game.”
The Roos will welcome back Jordan Harrison, Tevan Nofi and Noah McGregorDawson either this week or next, but the sidehasstruggledtoputitsbestonthepark eachweek.
“We had a healthy list and then we had a significant portion of our good players get injured,” Keras said. “And then we had guys playing who had very limited experience at senior level due to such a big turnover. So it was quite unexpected. We probably didn’t
seeitcoming.
“But on the flip side of that, we’ve played a lot of guys who have played a lot more senior footy than what they thought and we’ve gotten healthier at the right time of year.
“Some guys now, who if they’re called upon,they’veplayedafairbitofseniorfooty and really progressed so there’s always a silverlining.”
BARWON Heads took care of business by beating Modewarre by 20 points, but will have to defeat Drysdale and hope Anglesea loses to snatch fifth spot. Livewire Sammy Baker played well while Kyle Maher and TomSwiftwereamongthebetterplayers.
QUEENSCLIFF needs to defeat Anglesea and hope Drysdale loses to ride up to third place and secure a double chance. The Coutas defeated Torquay by eight points with Jayden McHenry booting five goals. Torquay will finish second regardless of this week’sresultagainstOceanGrove.
DRYSDALE will finish with the double chance if it defeats Barwon Heads. The Hawks were way too good for Portarlington with the margin blowing out to 129 points withJakeHargreavessnaggingsevengoals. GEELONG Amateur will claim the minor premiership, but had to work hard to get over Ocean Grove by 30 points. Charley Greenwasthedifferencewithfivegoals.
Thomson Tigers coach ‘excited’ for top of the ladder clash
By Justin Flynn
With one hand on the Geelong & District Netball League minor premiership, Thomson enters the final two rounds in stunningformafterthrashingfourth-placed Winchelsea.
The Tigers are a game and a half clear in top spot and are coming off a 66 to 27 mauling of Winch, which had no answers at EasternReserveonSaturday.
Thomson faces second placed East Geelong this weekend and will round off the home and away season with a trip to Bannockburn.
Coach Shannyn Leach said the huge win against Winchelsea was her side’s best fourquarterperformanceoftheseason.
“I thought we’d win, but I didn’t think it would be to that extent,” she said. “I was confident in what we’ve been putting together since we lost against Belmont. To win like that and to keep pushing, I thought itwasprettyphenomenalbythegirls.
“It was a team effort. I think they reconnectedagainandtheintensityandthe workratewasjustupthere.”
Winchelsea had no answer to the dominance of Thomson goalers Bree Caldwell (35 goals from 38 attempts) and EmmaWitham(31from35).
“Bree’s been really consistent shooting at around 90 percent pretty much most
weeks,” Leach said. “And yesterday her and Emmabothdidabitofworkonthegoalring and clearing and finding space and things likethat.
“So they’ve been doing a fair bit of work in there and it’s really paid off over the last monthorso.”
Leach said she was “excited” at the prospect of testing her team against the second placed Eagles. The Tigers prevailed by four goals in the two sides’ round 6
meetingearlierintheseason.
“It’s good coming into finals to really test youandfindoutwhereyou’reat,”shesaid.
“They’re going to be a really good test. Steph Boyce didn’t play last time we played them. So I’m excited for it and excited for thecontest.”
A win would see Thomson clinch the minor premiership and a week’s rest in the openingweekofthefinals.
“I’ve never really liked it - finishing on
top,butIthinkit’sgoodforthegirlsbecause they’veworkeddamnhardthisseasonandI thinkprobablyaweekendoffwouldbegreat forthem,”Leachsaid.
“There’sacoupleoflittlenigglinginjuries across the board, and who doesn’t have them at the moment, but it might be better to have that a bit of a break. I think it’s also atestamenttotheseasonthey’vehad,too,if theydofinishontop.”
INVERLEIGH will play finals after defeating Belmont Lions 56 to 44. Adelaide Annand was superb in defence for the Hawks while the Lions will need to win one oftheirfinaltwogamestostayinthirdplace.
EAST Geelong kept its slim hopes of finishing on top with a 50 to 29 win against Bell Post Hill. Madeline Solly alternated in defence and attack while Casey McFadyen hadagreatbattlewithEbonyStilesatcentre.
GEELONG West Giants chalked up win number two for the season with a 53 to 34 win against North Geelong. Kirsten Martin was outstanding in defence while Marney McRandallwastheMagpies’bestinattack.
BANNOCKBURN won a thriller against Anakie,44to42.RhiarnShaw(39goals)was prolific in attack and Mikaela Minns did her jobattheotherendofthecourt.
WERRIBEE Centrals defeated Corio 43 to 13 with defender Alual Garang best while Charli Leech did her bit in midcourt for the Devils.
Newcomb’s Finn Anscombe holds the ball under pressure from Anglesea’s Lachie Smith. Inset: Anglesea coach Jordan Keras heads to the centre after addressing his players. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 494909_03
Left: Emma Witham played well for Thomson and scored 31 goals. Right: Thomson coach Shannyn Leach makes a point to her team. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 494908
FINAL VILLA RELEASE
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Our final stage of villas are selling now at Deborah Cheetham Village. Don’t miss out on the villa of your choice.
Tucked away in a peaceful pocket of the village, these two and three-bedroom villas offer affordable luxury in a private oasis.
All offer spacious open plan living, with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom, and your own patio.
Enjoy an easy, low-maintenance lifestyle, with the added security and companionship of an established village community.
Priced from $845,000.