Iconic ship docks in bay
The Young Endeavour docked at Corio Bay on Saturday 4 October and set sail again on Wednesday with plenty of eager visitors getting the chance to see the iconic vessel.
The 33-metre Royal Australian Navy ship is used to train the next generation of leaders aged 16 to 23 and was in the final stages of completing a circumnavigation of Australia.
Since 1988 the Navy has successfully delivered more than 600 youth development voyages, sailed nearly 400,000 nautical miles, welcomed aboard more than 12,000 day sail guests and given more than 14,000 young Australians a life-changing adventure at sea.
Pictured are leading seaman Mitchell Pratt and Chelsea Rees onboard the Young Endeavour in Geelong on Wednesday.
A voyage on the Young Endeavour lasts 11 days and is highly sought after with applicants going into a ballot, which happens only twice a year. For more information see youngendeavour.gov.au
Libs’ crime plan
By Matt Hewson
Liberal MPs have pointed to Geelong as an exampleofLabor’s“crimecrisis”.
Shadow minister for police David Southwick visited Geelong last Friday, joining member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur for a tour of the city, briefings with police and community organisations andapublicforum.
The visit comes after the latest release of crime statistics, which revealed a 12.5 per cent increase in crime in Geelong, driven bya24percentincreaseintheftoffences.
Mr Southwick said a Liberal National government would deliver a “tougher and smarter approach to crime and justice thanLabor”.
“We will strengthen bail laws because if youbreakbail,youshouldfacejail,”hesaid.
“We will introduce Jack’s Law, equipping police and PSOs (protective services officers) with the tools and technology to get knives off our streets before tragedy strikes.
“Whencrimesarecommitted,sentences will be serious, and consequences will be real.Justicewillbeclear,firm,andfair.
“But we also know we cannot arrest our way out of this problem. That’s why we will invest in programs that give young people pathwaysoutofcrime-towardseducation, towardswork,andtowardshope.”
Mr Southwick said there were no “one-size-fits-all” solutions for communities.
“We want to back the grassroots to make the change… but the very first thing we could do tomorrow is boots on the ground, visibility,”hesaid.
“If people see police walking the streets, more mobile police stations set up in crime hotspots, that would change things overnight.”
Ms McArthur said hearing first-hand accounts from victims at the crime and communitysafetyforumwas“shocking”.
“Staff locking doors to keep out troublemakers, workers forced to physically push people out of their shops, and vandals trashing thousands of dollars’ worth of stock for fun… how is anyone supposed to run a business like that?” she said.
“Locals don’t feel safe, and they have everyrighttodemandbetter.
“The Allan Labor government has left Geelong under-resourced and overwhelmed.
“Instead of wasting millions of taxpayer
dollars on politicised TV ads spruiking failed bail laws, Labor should be funding frontline police in Geelong. The people we spoke to today want more boots on the ground,notmorepoliticalspin.”
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said community safety was “paramount” and Labor was “listening to victims of crime with Australia’s toughest bail laws, a ban on machetes and increased stop and searchpowersforVictoriaPolice”.
“Crime prevention is complex and needs to be addressed across all of government, whichiswhythisyear’sbudgetinvests$135 million to help support young people at riskandkeepcommunitiessafe,”shesaid.
“We’llcontinuetobackearlyintervention initiatives that prevent crime and support young people at risk to turn their lives around.”
Get Fire Ready Geelong Region
New homes fast tracked
Hundreds of new homes are being fast tracked for Geelong to provide people with more choice about how and where they wanttolive.
Two new housing projects at Geelong’s Malop Street and across Geelong West’s Hope and Autumn Streets were given the green light to begin development by the state government, which will provide 270 newhomesfortheregion.
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny saidtheprojectswerefast-trackedthrough the state government’s Development FacilitationProgram.
“We know the only way to make housing fairer for young Victorians is to build more homes, faster, and that’s why we’re fast-trackingprojectsjustliketheseonesin Geelong,”shesaid.
The Malop Street 16-storey development
will provide 214 new homes, while two four-storey buildings at Hope and Autumn Streetswillalsoprovide56newdwellings.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said the new homes, ranging from studio to three bedrooms, were located close to essentialservices.
“These projects will deliver hundreds of new homes in the heart of Geelong, right where people want to live and close to
Geelong Arena under new management
By Matt Hewson
Management of Geelong’s largest basketball venue will pass out of council handsthisweek.
On Thursday 9 October Geelong United Basketball (GUB) will take over as the new venue manager of Geelong Arena, with the council retaining ownership of the North Geelong site but fully transitioning out of managementoperations.
The City and GUB are already working with all tenants and user groups to ensure minimal disruption to their use of the venue, with GUB pledging to honour all existing arrangements and negotiate in goodfaithinthefuture.
Geelong United Basketball chief
executiveMarkNeeldsaidhisorganisation was “thrilled” to take over management of the iconic arena, which is home to the WNBL’s Geelong Venom and NBL1’s GeelongUnited.
“This marks an exciting new chapter as we collaborate closely with the City of Greater Geelong and engage deeply with the wider Geelong sporting community,” he said. “Together, we’re committed to enhancing the venue’s legacy and delivering exceptional experiences for athletes,fansandthebroadercommunity.”
The move is part of the council’s broader approach to sport venues, with the City of Greater Geelong currently transitioning to exit all golf operations on council-owned courses.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the new partnership would significantly enhancethevisibilityofGeelongArena.
“Geelong United Basketball is a well-established sporting organisation thathasdeeprootsinthelocalcommunity and proven experience managing basketball operations at both elite and grassroots levels,” he said. “This transition reflects council’s broader vision to ensure that City-owned assets remain financially sustainable, highly utilised and aligned withcommunityneeds.
“It will allow the City to focus on broader asset planning and community infrastructure development, while maintaining strong partnerships with sportingstakeholders.”
great public transport, jobs and services,” shesaid.
More than 5000 homes have been fast-tracked through the Development Facilitation Program since it opened to residentialdevelopmenttwoyearsago. The program streamlines the planning process for priority projects that boost investment into the economy, keep people injobsandcreatehomesacrossthestate.
Industrial land feedback wanted
Land being used for industrial use is being reviewed and City of Greater Geelong is asking for community feedback.
The Industrial Land Supply Review examines all current and future industrial land, measuring its economic importance and future supply.
Thereviewwillinvestigatehowand if industrial land in Greater Geelong is being used in both established and newindustrialareas.
“Theinsightsgatheredinthereview will help us understand the state of our industrial land and plan for the futuresothatourindustrialareascan continuetothrive,”ChairoftheCity’s planningportfoliocouncillorAndrew Katos said. “The manufacturing, energy, construction and logistics sectors are a core part of our local economy and account for nearly half ofourtotaleconomicoutput.”
Key recommendations include: establishing a new industrial framework or strategy facilitating the delivery of new employment precincts that can accommodate diverse industrial sectors as a key municipal economic development priority protecting core industrial areas from residential encroachment reviewing future policy on minimum lot sizes in the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct to better accommodate a broader range of businesses encouraging relocation of ageingheavyindustrytopreventland useconflicts.
Have your say (yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/ILSR25) by completing the online survey or droppingapinontheonlinemapping tool and providing feedback by 5pm Sunday2November.
The City will host a drop-in session at Wurriki Nyal on Monday 27 October from 4 pm to 6 pm. Register your attendance at geelong.link/ ILSRRegister
Fun for kids in October with Children’s Week entertainment galore
October in Geelong is all about kids, with the annual Geelong Children’s Week kickingoffforits20thyear.
Running from October 11 to 26, the fun-filled festival has a program packed withmorethan20freeevents.
Kicking off with a Highland Fling for Families at the Uniting Church Hall and a yoga session for children aged two to six in Ocean Grove, other events include dance parties, playgroup sessions, teddy bears picnicsandnatureplayevents.
One of the signature events of Children’s Week is Kids FunFest, held at Norlane ARC AuditoriumonThursday,October23.
Featuring much-loved local entertainers
the Mik Maks, the two-and-a-half-hour event will provide hands-on activities, music and interactive experiences from localcommunityorganisations.
Women & Community Life portfolio
chair councillor Melissa Cadwell said the wide range of activities, many of which have been supported through the City’s Children’s Week Grants Program, offered somethingforeveryone.
“Frominteractiveculturalexperiencesto outdoorplayandcreativeworkshops,these events are designed to capture children’s imaginations,” Cr Cadwell said. “They also createopportunitiesforfamiliestoconnect withlocalservicesandsupportnetworksin
afunandwelcomingenvironment.”
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAMsaidChildren’sWeekwasawonderful opportunity to bring families together and celebratechildhood.
“This year’s Geelong Children’s Week is set to be full of fun and wonder for the entirefamily,”hesaid.
“These events support the health, developmentandwellbeingofouryoungest residents and also shine a light on the importanceofchildren’srights.”
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ childrensweek for the full program and to book your spot at one of Children’s Week’s freeevents.
Local children’s entertainers the Mik Maks will feature at Geelong Children’s Week flagship event Kids FunFest. (Supplied)
Mayor Stretch Kontelj and Geelong United Basketball chief executive Mark Neeld. (Ivan Kemp) 507870_01
Police target theft in CBD
Local police have been busy throughout the school holidays, conducting one major operation in the city centre and smaller operationsaroundGeelong.
Geelong police’s Operation Plymouth, which ran during the two-week holiday period, focused on the CBD, with an increased presence to deter theft, engage with the community and provide safety to localbusinesses,familiesandvisitors.
The operation resulted in 42 arrests for theft, with one man and one woman allegedly stealing $4000 worth of items from Myer, as well as 14 more arrests for offences including drug possession and
resistingpolice.
Police also issued 26 road safety infringements in and around the CBD, includingonetoadriverallegedlytravelling 41km/hoverthespeedlimit.
Geelong local area commander Inspector Clare Murphy said the outcomes of Operation Plymouth could give the community confidence that “police are out inforce,workinghardtokeepGeelongsafe”.
“WeknowtheCBDisatitsbusiestduring the school holidays, with families, workers andvisitorsspendingmoretimeinthecity,” shesaid.
“Importantly, throughout the operation
Teddy bears ready to picnic
By Jena Carr
Kids can grab their favourite stuffed friend and come along for a teddy bear picnic at WhittingtonNeighbourhoodHouse.
Speaking for Themselves: Teddies, Tales andTasteswillfeaturesnacks,activitiesand storytellingavailableforkidsfrom10.30am to1.30pmonThursday23October.
Whittington Neighbourhood House’s LukeHowiesaiditwasimportantforkidsto have a space to be themselves and that the teddy bear picnic was a “fun way of doing that”.
“We adopted the resolution about childrenbeingabletospeakforthemselves aswethinkthisisreallyimportantfortheir developmentandwell-being,”hesaid.
“We think of it as an opportunity for children to say what they want to say and
say what they want to feel, because they don’talwaysgetthatopportunity.
“We’re going to encourage children to say whatever they want to say about how they felt about the story, what they think about things, and what they love about Whittington.
“Everyone wants to nurture and raise their children with care, but we forget that they are little people who are interpreting andviewingtheirworldinallkindsofways, andmaybethey’vegotthingstosay.”
The event will be held during Children’s Week, from 18 to 26 October, which promotestheawarenessofchildren’srights under the United Nations Convention on theRightsoftheChild. Theeventisfree,but bookings are essential and can be made by calling Whittington Neighbourhood House on52481926.
noviolentorseriouscrimesweredetectedin theCBD.That’sareallypositiveoutcome.”
Inspector Murphy said Operation Plymouth was about “more than enforcement”.
“It was about being highly visible, regularly patrolling the CBD and engaging directlywiththecommunity,”shesaid.
“Our officers were out on foot, and in marked vehicles, speaking with locals and makingsurepeoplefeltsafe.
“While people may think retail theft is a victimless crime, it directly affects local tradersinGeelong.
“That’s why we are working side by side
with retailers to crack down on anyone trying to steal. These arrests send a strong message that police will not tolerate this behaviour.”
On Wednesday 1 October police also conducted Omni operations, which temporarily give officers extra powers to search people and vehicles for weapons, in Geelong,CorioandWaurnPonds.
The Geelong CBD Omni operation resulted in 132 people and 33 vehicles searched, five arrests for small edged weapons and possession of illicit drugs, with weapons-related arrests also recorded inCorioandWaurnPonds.
Whittington Neighbourhood House’s Luke Howie, Catherine Condon and Chantelle Hodgson with teddy bears that children will receive during the upcoming event. (Ivan Kemp) 508486_03
Victoria’s newest arts event set to ROAM around Geelong
By Matt Hewson
From giant falcons to First Nations yarns and Bollywood beats, the creative and cultural heart of Geelong will come alive this weekend with art, music, dance and storytelling.
Hundreds of artists will celebrate the city’s creative identity from 4pm to 10pm this Saturday 11 October as part of arts eventROAMGeelong.
Centred on Little Malop Street, the inaugural event will feature internationally acclaimed performers and thought-provoking installations across venues including Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong Gallery, Platform Arts, Johnstone
Park,BacktoBackTheatreandTheGordon.
City of Greater Geelong coordinator of Creative City and festival director Tracey-Lea Smith said the event had been shaped by the voices of more than 1700 people and was a direct response to what thecommunitysaiditwanted.
“ROAM Geelong is about working together to create something that truly belongstoourcommunity,”shesaid.
“Centred on the arts and cultural precinct,itshinesalightonourmagnificent Little Malop Street, bringing together more than 300 artists – local, national and international – over 15 venues and 52 businesses for one incredible day-to-night experience.
“Anopencallattractedtalentfromacross Victoria, and with an expected audience of more than 20,000 people, ROAM will be a landmark celebration of Geelong’s creativityandidentity.”
ROAM Geelong creative producer Luisa La Fornara said the event was “an incredible opportunity to showcase Geelongonthebigstage”.
“Collaboration is at the core of ROAM Geelong,” she said. “By working hand-in-hand with artists, partners and the community, we’re able to create a one-of-a-kind experience that is both deeplylocalandofnationalsignificance.”
Visit roamgeelong.com.au for the full program.
Award for local GP
By Matt Hewson
A local doctor has been acknowledged for outstanding contributions to general practice and health equity for refugee and asylumcommunities.
Dr Amireh Fakhouri was awarded the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) Victorian GP in TrainingoftheYear.
Dr Fakhouri, who received her RACGP fellowship a few weeks ago, practises at Armstrong Creek Doctors and Utopia Refugee & Asylum Seeker Health in HoppersCrossing.
She said she was “quite surprised and somewhat embarrassed” to receive
theaward.
“It feels great to be recognised for the efforts I’ve put in advocating for a lot of issues,whetherit’srefugees,Muslimhealth care professionals or women’s health,” Dr Fakhourisaid.
Born in Jordan and relocating with her family to Melbourne via New Zealand when she was 10 years old, she completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical scienceatDeakininGeelong.
“Waurn Ponds was just Coles and a pharmacy,nowit’sjustboomed,”shesaid.
After completing a degree in medicine and working in the hospital system for six years Dr Fakhouri joined the federal Department of Health and Aged Care as a
seniorpolicyconsultant.
“I saw how policy was done on a higher level, but it was not connected to the patient,” she said. “I ended up wanting to focus on building Venus and having an impactonagrassrootslevel.”
Venus Women’s Health is a GP-led women’s health service founded by Dr Fakhouri, connecting women with specialisedcare.
“BeingaGPisnotjustacareerforme,itis partofwhoIam,”shesaid.
“I draw my resilience and determination from my Palestinian heritage, and I hope to show younger doctors that with perseverance they can create meaningful change.”
Share DAMP thoughts
By Jena Carr
SurfCoastresidentsandvisitorscan have their say on the management of domestic animals across the shire through a draft plan.
The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) was placed on public exhibition followingSurfCoastShireCouncil’s September 23 meeting.
Councillor Libby Stapleton said the plan outlined how people, dogs and cats could live together safely on the Surf Coast and would be open for feedback until October 16.
“The new draft DAMP highlights the need for pet owners to take greaterresponsibilityfortheirpets, and I think we’d all agree this is important,” she said.
“Onethingthatisworthnotingis that,lastterm,councilintroduceda cat curfew, which was a big feature ofthecommunityconsultationand discussionontheDAMPbackthen.
“I was pleased to see, in the data around customer enquiries in relation to pets, that the enquiries about the cat curfew have dropped from 18 in 2022-23 to zero in 2024-25.”
Ms Stapleton said the DAMP would be developed and updated based on community feedback.
“Council will continue to undertake appropriate enforcement and will focus on stronger compliance support to ensure everyone knows the rules,” she said.
“We know almost 500 people provided feedback to help shape the draft (in an initial survey)... which also has an increased focus on using data to inform future service delivery and prevention strategies.”
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/DAMP for more information and to provide feedback.
The Gordon set to host a free outdoor film and food celebration
Films and food abound this weekend, when The Gordon Courtyard becomes a foodie-themed festival space for the free community event Feast And Flicks in The Courtyard. Runningfrom4pmto10pmonSaturday, 11October,theeventwillfeatureshowings of Paul King’s Wonka at 4pm and 6pm and food-themed rom-com ’No Reservations’ at8pm. The transformation into an outdoor cinema will be supported by a range of delicious food and drink options from The Gordon’shospitalitystudents The culinary offerings include hot and cold food, classic movie fare such as popcorn and ice-creams and hot and cold drinksincludingafullylicensedbar.
TheGordon’sdirectorofengagementand partnerships Carley Brennan encouraged community members to come for the food andstayforthefilms.
“Thiseventisaboutmorethangreatfood andfilm,it’saboutshowcasingthetalentof our students and bringing the community together in a really fun, relaxed way,” she said. “Guests can settle into deck chairs or bean bags under the stars, and if the weather is cool, we encourage everyone to bringalongablankettostaycosy.
“It’s going to be a special night of food, filmandconnectionrighthereintheheart ofGeelong.” FeastandFlicksintheCourtyardisbeing deliveredbyTheGordonalongsidetheCity ofGreaterGeelong’sROAMFestival.
Go on a journey with ROAM Geelong this weekend. (Tashi Hall)
Victorian GP in Training of the Year, Dr Amireh Fakhouri. (Ivan Kemp) 508120_01
Group wants climate action
By Matt Hewson
The Geelong region urgently needs local solutions to prepare for the imminent impacts of climate change, according to the region’s leading environmental organisation.
Geelong Sustainability has responded publicly to the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) last month, drawing on the data gathered within the report to formulate a number of necessary local actions.
The NCRA states Australia is currently experiencing“compoundingandcascading
hazards”, which will only increase, and that “an escalation of risks in one system is highly likely to have a ripple effect across sectors, services and structures”.
Geelong Sustainability board member
Neil Plummer spent more than three decades working at the Bureau of Meteorology, the last eight of those as the head of the bureau’s climate services.
Mr Plummer said now the data had been collected and the report released, it was important that governments - federal, state and local - acted now.
“We know that because of climate change that the frequency and intensity of severe
Blessing offered for all pets
Pets and their carers can come together in a joyful celebration of love and laughter during a Blessing of the Pets in Grovedale.
St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church will host a family-friendly service from 10am on Sunday, 12 October and all pets are welcome.
Reverend Howard Parkinson said the service was about celebrating pets, animals and the “whole created order”.
“When blessing a pet, you go to the creature and say, ‘God bless you’, and you say some words of encouragement while describing how lovely it (the animal) looks,” he said. “Our hymns or songs refer directly toanimals,therearereadingsfromtheBible that refer to the position of animals, there’s anaddress,andtheneachofthepetswillbe named, presented and blessed by me. “Thewholeideainsomewayscomesfrom
Saint Francis of Assisi, who gave up a very rich life to live simply, and he encouraged everybody at his time to treat the whole of the created order in a loving fashion.”
Mr Parkinson said animals loved “unconditionally”andthatitwasimportant to give love back to them.
“It’s a good reminder about keeping them well and loving them, because their love is certainly immeasurable,” he said.
“Most animals now, certainly pets, are dependent on us because they’ve been tamed and lost the capacity to forage or hunt, so they are dependent on us for their food, wellbeing and safety.
“I just look forward to the faces of the animals and the faces of their owners, or perhaps we should call them carers, and people are often delighted to share in somebody else’s happiness with their pets.”
weather events are increasing, and that’s going to continue for decades,” he said.
“We need to urgently reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But because the climate is going to change - no matter if we stop those emissions tomorrow - we need to adapt.
“Andthatadaptationrequiresverycareful planning and some very big investment decisions.”
Mr Plummer said in addition to rising sea levels and extreme fire risk, one of the most significant climate impacts in the Geelong and Surf Coast region will be more frequent and intense heatwaves.
At three degrees of global warming,
the average number of days of severe or extreme heatwave conditions in the region are expected to increase by up to two fold, he said.
Mr Plummer said a number of local solutions, such as upgrading homes to cope with extreme heat, were desperately needed.
Other measures included increasing disaster funds for local councils and organisations, improving health and safety regulations and ensuring that the health system can cope with climate-driven emergencies.
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Reverend Howard Parkinson will conduct the Blessing of the Pets on Sunday. (Ivan Kemp)
Floating Christmas tree is back
Santa is coming to town this November with the launch of the City’s Christmas in Geelong program.
Much-loved entertainer Denis Walter will once again lead the celebrations at Steampacket Gardens when he hosts Carols by the Bay on Saturday, November 22.
In addition to performances of classic singalong carols, the Christmas season will be ushered in by annual lighting of the iconic floating Christmas tree by the Flick the Switch competition winner.
A wide range of food and drink options will be available at the event, or carollers can pack a picnic.
Denis Walter said he was proud to host the feature event at the waterfront.
“Christmas in Geelong is always such a special time – a chance for our community to come together, celebrate with loved ones, and share the joy of the season,” he said.
“To see Carols by the Bay unite with the lighting of our iconic Floating Christmas Tree will be a truly magical moment for all ages.”
The Christmas in Geelong program, which runs until January 7, will also include events such as City Hall projections, a buskers trail and Carols by Candlelight at Johnstone Park.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the city continued to have an important connection with Christmas.
“This time of year holds a special place in the hearts of residents, businesses and visitors,” he said.
“We’re delighted to deliver a variety of fun festive opportunities for families to enjoy.”
Children aged 12 and under can enter the Flick the Switch competition at geelongaustralia.com.au/christmas before November 14.
Plans underway to restore Lake Modewarre native habitat
A former farming paddock south west of Geelong is being transformed into a native habitat to help restore biodiversity to the Surf Coast Shire.
The 11-hectare area located next to Lake Modewarre in Buckley connects directly to the lake’s ecosystem and provides a refuge for birds, reptiles and insects, along with shade for kangaroos and wallabies.
Councillor Tony Phelps said the proj-
ect to turn the former paddock into native habitat was about more than planting trees and that it was about restoring an “entire landscape”.
Mr Phelps said the project has also brought together schools, community groups and volunteers to help restore the biodiversity to the area.
“It will support wildlife and give our community a living connection to the land for generations to come,” he said.
“Working with landcare, schools and the community, we have been able to create something that will grow stronger every year.
“I really enjoyed getting on-site recently and planting some trees, and I will now proudly watch them grow and enjoy seeing this area revegetated.”
More than 10,000 trees have been planted, with rocks and timber logs strategically placed across the site to add
complexity and diversity to the habitat. Species like spotted marsh frogs and quail have returned to the site since planting started, with the project helping reverse the loss of native vegetation. Surf Coast Shire Council endorsed to retain and protect the site for a minimum of 50 years to ensure its success as a carbon offset site.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj, beloved entertainer Denis Walter and Christmas elf Pia Kirkwood. (Supplied)
New facilities open at uni
Two new cutting-edge research and development facilities are now open at DeakinUniversity’sWaurnPondscampus.
The BioFactory and the Aquaculture and Feed Innovation Laboratory (also known astheAquaFILab)openedattheuniversity on7October.
Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney said the new facilities formed part ofthestategovernment’saimforacircular economy through its Economic Growth Statement, which looks to grow the state’s economy.
“Our Economic Growth Statement is helping to boost new industries, drive
innovation, and open up exciting career pathwaysforVictorians,”shesaid.
“We’reproudtoinvestintheseimportant research facilities that will create future-focused jobs, boost food security, andtransformwasteintoopportunity.”
The BioFactory will pilot and test new processes to convert organic waste into products such as protein-rich feed, nutritional ingredients, fertiliser, biogas and biomaterials for medical and textile applications.
The AquaFI Lab aimed to help researchersandtheindustryworktogether on new feeds and smarter aquaculture
Y(Our)Fest full of activities
A vibrant one-day celebration of creativity, inclusion and community designed by, andfor,kidsandyoungpeopleiscomingto Geelong.
Y(Our)Fest will be held at Geelong West Town Hall from noon to 6pm on Sunday, October 12, and will be a free event open to everyone.
Festival director Kylie Greer said the eventwasco-designedwithkidsandyoung people to help bring art, music and culture togetherinoneplace.
“Anytime we can get input from young people and kids in the area for events like Y(Our)Fest,thenthat’swhatwewilldo,”she said. “It’s really important to have events co-designed by young people because you can sometimes go to events that are for young people, but they’re not necessarily designedbythemorwiththeirinput.”
Ms Greer said the event was “designed to be a safe place for kids and young people” toparticipateinlivemusic,artsandfestival activities.
“I’m looking forward to opening that hall up and seeing it transformed into a space that’s going to be a safe and creative space foreveryone,”shesaid. “Ialwaysloveseeing whattheyoungperformersaredoing...andI lookforwardtohelpingthekidsperform,as forsomeofthem,it’stheirfirsttimeinfront ofabigaudience,whichisalwaysexciting.
“Some of the kids that get involved wouldn’t necessarily be involved in theatre or in mainstream music, and that might be because of financial limitations, so this is a chanceforthemtotakepart.”
Y(Our)Fest will feature live music, hands-on arts and dance workshops, and manytypesoffoodsavailable.
technologies, which looked to help strengthenthestate’sfoodsecurity.
Deakin University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences associate head David Francis said the AquaFI Lab was a one-of-a-kind platform in the country and that aquaculture was the fastest-growing foodsectorglobally.
“(It’s) giving researchers, students and industry partners unprecedented capacity to co-develop the next generation of aquaculture feeds and technologies,” he said.
The facilities were backed through the state government’s $2 million Higher
Education State Investment Fund to support university project productivity alongwiththestate’seconomy.
The new facilities also formed part of a Circular Economy Accelerator-Organics (CEA-O) project, which aimed to provide industry,councilsandotherpartnerswitha one-stop shop for technology development for handling food and agricultural waste alongwithmarineby-products.
The CEA-O project is a partnership between Deakin University, the state government, Monash University, RMIT Universityand20industrypartners.
Violet band members James Elliott and Wanda Dohl are preparing to perform at the upcoming Y(Our) Fest. (Ivan Kemp) 508161_06
Paper mill hosts Together We Are Antifragile exhibition
By Jena Carr
The Geelong community is being invited to immerse itself in the minds of individuals living with mental illness and neurodivergence during a special group exhibition.
Fyansford Paper Mill will host Together We Are Antifragile exhibition from Saturday 11 October to Saturday 18 October from 10am to 4pm, with a special opening night at 6.30pm on Friday 10 October.
Antifragile founder Clare Johnston said everyone was welcome to come along to the free exhibition and open their hearts
tothemovingstoriessharedbythemental health art collective’s members.
“It’s not just art on a wall, it is the story and depth in them, and it’s the layers that we put in this to open the conversation and invite people to come and talk with us,” she said.
“Many of us live with spicy brains, but we aren’t failures as humans; we just live with fundamentally different brains, and that means we work and communicate differently.
“In talking about our disabilities like we have, we live with what is an invisible disability, and words often fail us, but art has the beautiful ability to communicate
what can never be said.”
Ms Johnston said she had been living with complex mental illness since she was 13 and that no one could understand someone else’s perspective without some contact to develop empathy.
“If it (viewing the exhibition) is hard, if it does hit close to home, if you see yourself in the drawings or the paintings or whatever, then come talk to us as we’re here to help and support each other,” she said.
The exhibition is free, but bookings are essential, visit givenow.com.au/ event/210 for more information and to secure tickets.
Help with business
More women in the region are being encouraged to grow successful and sustainablesmallbusinesses.
City of Greater Geelong’s Business Accelerator Scholarship Program sponsored 10 female entrepreneurs to participateina12-monthcoursetopursue theircommercialdreams.
Participants gained skills in business planning, marketing and financial management in a suite of workshops at council’s civic precinct Wurriki Nyal. Mentoring and networking opportunities also helped build confidence and expand professionalconnections.
Bikes are back in town this month, along with a celebration of music, cyclingandfamilyfun.
International cycling comes to Geelong on Friday 17 October, with the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Team Relay and Hendry’s Family Ride following a 1.92kmcriteriumcoursealongUpper Herne Parade and Eastern Park Circuit.
The cycling events will be accompanied by SpinOff Festival at Eastern Beach Reserve, featuring Aussie funk soul royalty The Bamboos, folk duo the Pierce Brothers, sharehouse pop artist Hassallandsinger-songwriterFarah.
With food trucks, children’s activities and plenty of places to lay the picnic blanket, Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj encouraged everyone tocomealongtothefreeevent.
“We’re excited to host this world-class event and showcase our beautiful waterfront precinct,” he said.
“SpinOff brings together sport, music, and fun for everyone. We’d love visitors to Geelong to come for the cycling and festival, and stay for the weekend to explore our vibrant restaurantandshoppingscene.”
“The program gave me clarity and confidence to value my services properly, streamline my workflow and connect with other local business owners – all of which hasmadearealdifference,”shesaid.
“The program has been a real turning point,”ownerofCompleteK9TrainingElly Mirkovicsaid.
“I’ve gained the confidence to structure my business, set clear goals and back the valueofwhatIoffer.Openingupatraining facility has been amazing, allowing me to run more group classes and create a little community.“
Program graduate Sarah Anderson is now driving her photography business withpurpose.
Women & Community Life portfolio chair councillor Melissa Cadwell said it was important to give start-ups the best chanceofsuccess.
“Council provides a lot of support for women and small businesses with big ideas, and this program is just one of them,”shesaid.
Business in Heels, which ran the course, chief executive Lisa Sweeney said it was rewarding to see participants grow personallyandprofessionally.
“Itisaprivilegetodothiswork,”shesaid.
“We love seeing them transform into confident business owners, collaborators inthecommunity.”
Chair of Geelong Major Events councillor Andrew Katos said the outdoor event was sure to draw a crowd.
“There’s no better spot to host this cycling event and festival than right hereatourwaterfront,”hesaid.
“You don’t have to be a cycling enthusiast to get involved; there will be an amazing atmosphere, great food and live music. It’s an unmissable event for everyone to enjoy.”
Visit geelong.link/Spinoff for more information.
Students show how music and the arts can bring dreams to life
By Matt Hewson
Anewvideobylocalstudentsissettoshow howpowerfulmusicandtheartscanbe.
More than 20 senior students from Hamlyn Views School have collaborated with local community arts organisation BluebirdFoundationtowrite,performand film the original music video I Just Wanna BeMe. Overthepasttwotermsthestudentshave worked with music therapists, musicians, filmmakers and sound engineers to bring to life their hopes and dreams about the future.
Their efforts will culminate in a community launch event on 21 October, where the students will share the video withfamilies,friendsandsupporters.
Hamlyn Views music therapist Bingyao Liu,whoconceivedtheprojectandsecured funding for it from the Department of Education and Creative Victoria, said her ideacamefromthestudentsthemselves.
“Working across the school… I get to see howmusicalourkidsare,”MsLiusaid.
“Whenwe’reoutintheyardIsometimes hear about all the things they want to do whentheygraduate.
“So I thought it would be really cool for
them to express those ideas in a music video, then we could show the community thedreamsandhopesofourstudents.”
As some of the students are non-verbal, MsLiuandotherfacilitatorsusedavariety of communication tools and strategies to gather lyrical, musical and dance ideas fromtheproject’sparticipants.
“Our students were at the heart of every decision, from the first lyric to the final edit,”shesaid
“The pride they will feel seeing themselves on screen and hearing their ownsongwillbesomethingreallyspecial.”
Hamlyn Views students CJ, Jordy, Georgie, Thomas and Cheyenne with Bluebird Foundation’s Lachie Chomley. (Ivan Kemp) 508561_01
Antifragile members Doug White, left, Saturn Dyer, Levi Foster, Orion Roylance, Clare Johnston and Anthony Connors (seated) with Coco the dog. (Ivan Kemp) 509110_01
Cr Melissa Cadwell with Business Accelerator Scholarship Program graduates Sarah Anderson and Elly Mirkovic with dog Koda. (Supplied)
Geelong show time
By Jena Carr
The Royal Geelong Show is back for four action-packed days, with the community being treated to many pre-existing and new activities.
The event will run from Thursday 16 October to Sunday 19 October at Geelong Showgrounds to celebrate all things regional and rural, including homecrafts, food, rides and family entertainment.
Coordinator Catherine Powell said this year’s show would have all the traditional favourites such as vintage machinery and animals, along with a few new additions.
“We’ve got the fireworks at 8.45pm on Friday and Saturday, and they are going to be bigger and better than previous years, which is going to be very exciting,” she said.
“Then in the shearing shed, we’ve got all the sheep competitions like normal, but then we also have a new shearing comp, so shearing’s been really fired up this year.
“Instead of monster trucks this year, we have life-size Hot Wheels, so it’s a Hot Wheels Stuntman Show, so the cars are literallyliketoyHotWheelscarsinreallife doing races and things like that.
“TheTractorLadyandtheStrongGeelong team are also teaming up together, with participants pulling the tractor at one of the competitions, so that’s going on all day on Sunday in the shearing shed.”
Ms Powell said the show had been held near the middle of October for close to 170 years and that she was expecting around 100,000 people to come through the gates over the four days.
Visit royalgeelongshow.org.au for more information and to purchase tickets. Jess
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Family fun at Wombat’s Walk
There will be fun for the whole family when Wombat’s Walk returns to Portarlington Recreation Reserve for thesecondyear.
The community day is the flagship fundraising event for Wombat’s Wish, a Clifton Springs-based charity supporting children across Victoria who have experienced the loss of a parentorprimarycaregiver.
While the focus of the day is on those raising funds by walking or running laps of the oval, the day will be jam packed with entertainment, activities,foodanddrinks.
The event, running from 10am to 3pm on Sunday, October 12, will feature rides, animal farms, face-painting, yoga sessions and live music, a market featuring more than 30 stalls, as well as a barbecue, canteenandfoodtrucks.
Melbourne Vixens player and Wombat’s Wish ambassador Emily Mannix will host a netball clinic, while emergency services volunteers and community groups such as GeelongStreetRoddersandStarWars fan costuming organisation 501st Legion will be on hand providing entertainmentandactivities.
Wombat’s Wish general manager Nicki Dunne said the day would have a“fullfamilyfestival”atmosphere.
“We’ve got so much stuff going on… the CFA are setting up targets so the kidscanshootthemwithwaterhoses, that sort of stuff happening all day,” shesaid.
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Brown with Oli and Kai at last year’s Geelong Show. (Ivan Kemp) 365913_08
Stamp of approval
By Jena Carr
Dust off those pennies and organise those stamps as the Annual Stamp and Coin Fair returns to Geelong this weekend.
The free event will be held at Geelong West Town Hall from 9am on Saturday 11 October and will feature more than 20 stamp and coin dealers.
Geelong Numismatic Society member VickiCrawleysaidthefairwouldbeagreat day for people of all ages, and she looked forward to meeting with the community during the event.
“It’s completely free to attend and we’ll even have free refreshments available throughout the day,” she said.
“We’re encouraging everyone, whether you’re an experienced collector or just curious, to come along and see what the world of stamps and coins is all about.
“Most of us dealers get a kick out of people coming and bringing along things thatthey’vefoundandcoinsorbanknotes that they feel are rare or haven’t seen before.
“Even if you’ve never been to a stamp or coin fair before, this is a great one to start with, so come have a chat, browse the tables, and you might just catch the collecting bug.”
Member Tony Alsop said collecting coins, stamps, and paper money often started as a hobby but could quickly turn into an investment.
“It’sagreatwaytolearnhistory,because hundreds of years of history are recorded in paper, money, or coins,” he said.
“I’ll be the spokesperson for the coin club, so people can come in with queries and questions, and I’ll talk to them.”
Geelong Numismatic Society is a group of members who love collecting and studying coins, medals, banknotes
and other collectables, with the society celebrating its 60th anniversary in February this year.
Learning from Gladstone
Queensland residents are making the journeytoGeelongtoshareawarning about the impacts of a potential gas terminalforCorioBay.
Geelong West Town Hall will host Australia’s Gas Problem: Learning from Gladstone and Geelong public meetingfrom6pmto8pmonMonday 13 October. The meeting, regarding the proposed Viva Energy Gas Import terminal, will bring people from Geelong together with residents from Queensland’sGladstoneregion.
Environment Victoria senior climate and energy advisor Dr Kat Lucas-HealeysaidGladstoneresidents wouldsharefirst-handaccountsofthe lastingdamagecausedbydredging.
“VivaEnergy’sGasImportTerminal is a huge step backwards in light of the progress already made to reduce Victoria’s gas demand,” she said. “Switching from old gas appliances to efficientelectriconessaveshouseholds money, slashes our climate pollution and makes importing expensive, pollutinggasunnecessary.
“Importing LNG (liquefied natural gas) will supercharge climate pollution from Victoria’s gas use because of the extra fossil fuels burnt and methane leakage in liquefying, shippingandregasifying.”
Geelong Renewables Not Gas community organiser Lauren Dillon said more than 1500 hectares of seagrass was destroyed during dredging in Gladstone and that “Geelongdeservesbetter”.
Geelong Numismatic Society members Tony Alsop and Vicki Crawley with her dog Penny, who was named after the coin. (Jena Carr) 509351_01
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
A day to focus on mental health and wellbeing
On 10 October 2025, Australia will again join the world in observing World Mental Health Day, a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma, andpromotementalwellbeing.
This year, the global theme is “Mental health in humanitarian emergencies”, drawing attention to the psychological toll of crises — from natural disasters to conflicts to pandemics—andtheurgentneedfor accessible,community-basedmental healthsupport.
In Australia, Mental Health Australia has adopted a complementary national theme of “Connect with your community”, urging individuals to reach out, converse, and build supportive networks within their local environments — whether through friends, mob, school groups, faith circlesoronlinecommunities.
This reflects understanding that social connection is a protective factor for mental health and can help buffer distress during times of uncertainty.
Throughout October, many organisationswillruneventsand campaigns under Mental Health Week / Mental Health Month, culminating in World Mental HealthDay.
Aroundthecountry,culturally inclusiveandtargetedprograms are also being promoted, such as those in collaboration with First Nations mental health bodies, youth services, and multiculturalnetworks.
For Australians, World Mental Health Day 2025 is not just symbolic — it’s a powerful reminder of the ongoing mental healthchallengeswecollectively face: from rising demand for services to stretched resources andtheinvisiblewoundsoftrauma and social isolation. It’s also an opportunity for meaningful action: to talk openly about mental health, advocate for improved services and policy, and strengthen the fabric of community support across cities, townsandregions.
Celebration of health and connection
No matter where we live, healthcare toucheseveryoneofus.
Around the globe, health systems are under pressure - populations are growing, new technologies are emerging, and the ways we receive care areconstantlychanging.
For both health professionals and community members, this can sometimes feel overwhelming. What many of us long for is simple: clearer communication, easier access, and stronger connections between people andthosewhocareforthem.
This year, the Health Festival of Geelongwillbringtogetherpeoplefrom acrosstheregionforadayofconnection anddiscovery.
Ollie Dempsey, the high-flying
Geelong Cat, is stepping forward as this year’s festival celebrity ambassador, inspiring the community to reconnect, learn,andcelebratehealthtogether. Together, let’s celebrate health, strengthen connection, and build a healthierGeelong. Registerandfindmoreinformationat events.humanitix.com/health-festivalof-geelong-2025tobepartofthedayand helpusgetreadytowelcomeyou.
When: Saturday25October
Where: Bellarine Secondary College, DrysdaleCampus
Time: 9am to 10am for professional development for local health providers and10amto4pmopentothepublic
Admission: free
Celebrate health and strengthen connections at the Health Festival of Geelong. (Supplied)
Pushing the boundaries
Australian rapper Illy is a genuine hip-hop superstar, with multiple ARIA awards and number one albums in a career spanning nearlytwodecades.
But artistically, Illy (aka Al Murray) has neverstrictlylimitedhimselftohip-hop.
His latest album, Good Life, is the best example of that - a result, Murray said, of thestateoftheworldwhenhewroteit.
“The writing process started during COVID, so it was very much not knowing what was going on in the world, not really knowingwhatthiscareerwasgoingtolook like,”hesaid.
“I got quite down about where things were because I was on a trajectory prior to itthatneverreallyrecovered.
“It forced me to have some level of optimism… really consciously trying to
view the glass as half full and taking stock ofwhatyou’vegot.
“So even on some of the sad songs or sadder moments, there is like an element of defiance or of getting on with it and pushingthrough.”
Thatuncertaintyalsogaverisetocreative freedom.
“I’vealwaysreallywantedtopushmyself withthesongwritingstuff,”hesaid.
“Iloverap,Icameupintheunderground rap scene. But it doesn’t challenge me as much as trying to write these kinds of songs, so I really wanted to push myself as farasIcould.
“There’s a country song, there’s electronica songs, there’s punk-rocky songs, there’s songs that aren’t in any way rapsongs.
“When you’re locked inside your house andyoucan’tgoanywhere…IfeellikeIhad a little bit more license to take some risks, soIdidthat.”
Murray already has an eye to the future, with plans to hit the studio as soon as his currentGood-erLifetourfinishesup.
And while he will continue pushing the stylisticboundariesofhismusic,hehasno planstoforgethisroots.
“I do miss just getting in and rapping, I thinkthere’llbeareturntothatonwhatever comesnext,”Murraysaid.“Itmightbetime to brush the dust off the mic in that regard because I’ve still got it and I think people sometimesforgetthatIdo.Soyeah,maybe it’stimetoremindafewpeople.”
Illy is at Torquay Hotel on Friday 17 October.
Not just traditional country with Chadley’s Silver Spurs
Boots will be scootin’ when the region’s newest country sensation hits the stage next weekend.
Five-piece band Chadley’s Silver Spurs will bring the hoedown party vibes with Gone Country at Bells Brewery on Saturday 18 October.
Thenightwillfeaturethemusicofclassic country artists old and new, including Johnny Cash, Zach Bryan, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Toby Keith and Garth Brooks.
With entertainer and dance instructor Edward Kays from Neon Cowboy Bootscootersleadinglinedancingthrough
FROM THE ARCHIVES
the night, the band’s frontman Ben Hynes said the gig was a chance for people to get together and have a lot of fun.
“Country’s got a bit of a momentum at the moment, it’s in the charts and the kids seem to be enjoying it,” he said.
“I’ve always like traditional country, more Americana, not so much the new country.ButnowthatI’mgettingintoitI’m starting to enjoy it a lot.
“Generally (country songs) have really depressing topics - it’s generally about breakups,orworse,insomecases-butthe musicisreallyhappyandupbeat,soitgets the crowd going.”
The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives
17 years ago
October 10, 2008
Geelong councillors are set to lift building-height restrictions to 10 storeys for inner-city residential areas under new planningpowers.
But Cr Stretch Kontelj said the limit for developments on Geelong’s waterfront wouldstayatsixstoreysundertheproposed three-tierurbandesignguidelines.
12 years ago
October 11, 2013
Geelong power broker Frank Costa has backed former mayor Ken Jarvis to replace KeithFaggincouncil’stopjob.
MrJarvisticked“alltheboxes”toleadthe cityagain,MrCostatoldtheIndependent.
7 years ago
October 12, 2018
A Belmont woman has praised police officers who protected her during a terrifying early morning home invasion lastFriday.
Thedisabledwomaninhermid-50s,who wanted to remain anonymous, phoned the Indyafewhoursaftertheincident.
Hynes, who has spent the last 25 years playing in original and cover bands, said the band was a fun project .
“You put your blood, sweat and tears into the original stuff… then you go out and three mates turn up,” he laughed.
“With covers, everyone knows the songs and it’s a bit more appealing to the wider community.
“Everybody loves country music, everyone will move to it. So we’re looking to have a bit of a party - get your cowboy boots on, kick up the dust, do a bit of line dancing and just have a bit of a laugh, really.”
2 years ago
October 13, 2023
A women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility will save thousands of dollars each yearonelectricitythankstoanewdonated solar energy system. House of Hope, a live-infacilityforwomenseekingdrugand alcohol rehabilitation support, unveiled a state of the art solar system provided by a partnershipbetweenAustralianWomenin Solar Energy (AWISE), Renewable Energy Corporation(REC)andEnphase.
Ben Hynes and Chadley’s Silver Spurs will get you yeehawing with Gone Country. (Supplied)
Rap star Illy comes to Torquay this month as part of his Good-er Life tour. (Diego Camponar)
Appointing attorneys and decision makers
Planning for the Future – Appointing Attorneys and Decision Makers
Mostpeoplearefamiliarwithmakingawill to ensure their assets pass to their chosen beneficiariesafterdeath.
However, far fewer take the equally important step of preparing enduring powersofattorneytoappointsomeonethey trusttomakedecisionsiftheyareunableto dosothemselves.
Loss of decision-making capacity can occur through illness, injury, dementia, or even being overseas when urgent decisions are required. By putting the right documents in place, you ensure your affairs are handled by people you choose, rather than leaving those decisions to a governmenttribunal.
In Victoria, the three most common legal documents for substitute decision-making are:
•Enduring power of attorney (for financial andpersonalmatters);
•Appointment of medical treatment decisionmaker;and
•Nomination of restrictive practices decisionmaker.
Enduring power of attorney
This allows you to appoint one or more attorneystomanagefinancialandpersonal matters.
Financialmattersincludeaccessingbank accounts,payingbills,andsellingproperty.
Personal matters cover lifestyle choices suchaswhereyouliveandwithwhom.
You decide when their authority begins and can set limits, instructions or conditions. Multiple attorneys can act jointly,separately,orbymajority.Attorneys must act in your best interests, avoid conflicts, keep accurate records, and keep yourmoneyseparatefromtheirown.
Appointment of a medical treatment decision maker
You may appoint someone (and a substitute) to make medical decisions if you lose capacity. These include surgery, prescriptions, dental treatment, and
palliative care. Your decision maker can also consent to, or refuse, life support. They must base their choices on what they reasonablybelieveyouwouldhavedecided yourself.
Nomination of a restrictive practices decision maker
AnewVictorianlawallowsyoutonominate one person to decide about restrictive practices in residential aged care. These practices - such as bed rails, restraining chairs, locked doors, sedation, or seclusion - limit freedom of movement and must be carefully overseen. If no one is nominated, a temporary decision maker may be appointed. If a temporary appointment is needed,thelawsetsapriorityorder:spouse or partner; primary carer; child in order of age; parent in order of age; then sibling in order of age. They must have a close and continuing relationship with you and be reasonablyavailable.
Whathappenswithoutpowersofattorney?
If you do not have an enduring power of attorney, no one, not even family, has an automatic right to make decisions for you. Instead, someone must apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to be appointed as your administrator (for financial matters) or guardian(forpersonalmatters). This process can be stressful, costly, and time-consuming, and may result in someone you would not have chosen being appointed. In some cases, VCAT appoints the public trustee or another professional trusteeratherthanafamilymember.
Take action now
Appointing attorneys and decision makers ensuresyourwishesarerespectedandyour affairs are properly managed. Harwood Andrewscanguideyouthroughtheprocess andhelpprotectyourfuture.
For advice, contact our Wills & Estates team on 03 5225 5250 or email wills@ ha.legal
Contact Harwood Andrews Wills & Estates team on 03 5225 5250 or email wills@ha.legal
An international city
By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM
Geelonghasalltherightingredientstogrow itsreputationasaninternationalcity.
Our lifestyle is unmatched, blending a cosmopolitan and boutique city centre with stunning natural environments and a relaxedcoastalpace.
From a business perspective, it’s also a no-brainertosetupshophereinGeelong.
Withproximitytotheport,AvalonAirport on our doorstep, and access to world class education and advanced manufacturing facilities, there are endless opportunities to thrive right here in Geelong and build a successfulbusiness.
One sector that continues to excel and contribute to our global recognition is our agricultural and food manufacturing industry.
Our agribusiness export history is rich, with many success stories of supplying Geelong’s products to Australia and the world.
There are currently more than 10,000 manufacturing jobs in the region – the highestnumberinoveradecade–withfood and beverage manufacturing making up almostafifthofthesejobs.
By2041,weaimtocreate55,000newjobs in Greater Geelong and grow our economy to$27billion.Togetthere,wemusthavethe abilitytoadapt,innovateandlead.
That’s why the City of Greater Geelong is committed to proactively supporting the development of industry networks that
bestsupportbothourmostestablishedand newestbusinessesintheregion.
To that end, we have partnered with Geelong Manufacturing Council (GMC) to establish the Food and Agribusiness Network – helping local producers develop markets, capitalise on global export opportunities and take ‘Geelong-made’ productsaroundtheworld.
It also aims to increase interconnectivity withintheindustrywhereprofessionalscan share practical knowledge and compare theirlearnings.
Fostering these conversations will increase the skills in our region, stimulate innovationandenhancetheentrepreneurial spiritofourmanufacturers.
We already have a strong agribusiness manufacturing presence here in Greater
Geelong, and the network will help the existingsectorsoartonewheights.
We are home to successful companies such as Cobram Estate, which supplies 80 percentofAustralia’soliveoilandisrapidly growingitsUSoperations.
Other homegrown success stories like Farm Foods demonstrate how a brand can grow from a family-owned operation into a nationalbrand,withproductsontheshelves ofColes,AldiandWoolworthssupermarkets andmorethan150employeesonthebooks.
Our partnership with GMC will help realise the full potential of our region’s agribusinesses.
GMC represents innovative manufacturers and suppliers, large and small, who collectively employ more than 150,000 people globally, so their shared expertise will be invaluable to members of thenetwork.
Last month, we worked with GMC to deliver an Exports Forum to local suppliers andagribusinessstakeholders. Itwasavaluableopportunitytohearabout the existing challenges within the industry andexploreexcitingnewinnovations.
The forum sparked conversations amongst attendees who were all eager to share their experiences and lean on each other for support. It was an indication of the kind of collaborative thinking and problem-solving that we hope to achieve withtheFoodandAgribusinessNetwork. By working together, we can take our homegrown industries and see them thrive inmarketsaroundtheworld.
I look forward to seeing the future Geelong-madesuccessstoriesthatwillstem fromtheFoodandAgribusinessNetwork.
Grove centre land for sale
By Matt Hewson
Despite some concerns from the community, Geelong council has resolved to sell sections of land and rework a major intersectionincentralOceanGrove.
The curved section of road connecting The Parade to Hodgson Street will be squaredup,openingupnewlandforsale.
Acouncilcarparkandasmallmunicipal reserve will also be sold, while other council car spaces on The Parade will be losttothenewroadreserve.
The changes to the streetscape and sale of council land have been proposed since
the adoption of the Ocean Grove Urban Design Framework (UDF) in 2014 to “act as a catalyst for the redevelopment” of the area.
Of the 90 submissions received by the council through its community engagement in March and April this year, only 10 supported the changes unconditionally, with the remainder objectingtoallorpartsoftheproposal.
The biggest concern expressed by residents was the loss of public carparks, however, the UDF requires off-set or replacement carparks for any redevelopmentandcouncilhasmadeclear
thesaleoflandwillbeconditionalonthose replacements.
Other objections raised issues such as the loss of the reserve’s green space, overdevelopment of the town centre and negativeimpactsontrafficflow.
MayorStretchKonteljsaidthesalewould supportimprovementstothetowncentre.
“This decision reflects council’s commitment to working with the community to improve the precinct to meettheneedsofagrowingarea,”hesaid.
“We thank everyone who took the time to provide feedback and help shape the outcome.”
genU announces Dr Chelsea Tobin as CEO
Local community services provider genU announced its new chief executive this week.
DrChelseaTobinwillstepintothetopjob at the profit-for-purpose organisation on 26 January next year, succeeding outgoing bossClareAmies.
Currently the chief executive of family violence response service Safe Steps, Dr Tobin has also worked in director roles at social enterprises and disability services organisation Outlook Australia, MacKillop Family Services and Transpacific Industries.
Ingrid Fraser-Williams, genU’s board chair, said Dr Tobin was well placed to lead genU in achieving its strategic ambitions.
“The board is immensely pleased to
appointChelseatothisrole,”shesaid.
“Her skills and experience will enable genU to strengthen its national presence andassisttodriveourstrategicambitions.
“With a team of over 5000 employees nationally, genU is now one of Australia’s largest care providers and we are passionate about continuing to build genuinely inclusive communities and enrich lives across Australia, furthering ourpositiveimpact.”
Dr Tobin said genU’s purpose to “enrich lives through connections, supports and opportunities”resonateddeeplywithher.
“I’mlookingforwardtoworkingwiththe team to continue delivering for our clients andadvocatingtoensureeveryonehasthe opportunitytothrive,”shesaid.
Outgoing chief executive Ms Amies
announced her decision to step down in Aprilthisyearafteratumultuoustenure.
Ms Amies saw the Geelong-based organisation expand its presence across the country through strategic acquisitions in Tasmania and Western Australia, but alsooversawlossesofnearly$40millionin thelasttwoyears.
“The board is deeply grateful to Clare Amies for the significant improvements she has delivered as genU’s CEO, and for her continued support for the executive team and the board until Dr Tobin commences, ensuring business continuity andstability,”MsFraser-Williamssaid.
CouncillorAndrewKatos,whochairsthe City Planning portfolio, said the sale was a step toward realising the community’s broadervisionforthetowncentre.
“These sites have the potential to better support local business and improve town centre accessibility for locals and visitors,” hesaid.
“Thesalemovesusclosertorealisingthe community’s vision for a town centre that maintainsOceanGrove’suniquecharacter andidentity.”
Visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/ proposed-land-sale-ocean-grove for more information.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj. (Supplied)
The Guide
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH’S ASIA
Nine, Friday, 7.30pm
Sir David Attenborough may be approaching 100 but the legendary broadcaster still holds an enduring passion and insatiable curiosity for the staggering wonders of the natural world. In this magnificent seven-part series, the incomparable compère guides viewers through Asia’s most stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, from red pandas roaming in the foothills of the Himalayas to sea snakes that have learnt to team up with fish to hunt in the western Pacific Ocean. In this premiere episode “Beneath The Waves”, Sir David dives into the breathtaking waters that surround Asia, which has the longest coastline of any continent, to learn more about its intriguing inhabitants.
KING AND CONQUEROR
SBS, Sunday, 8.30pm
Set in 1066, this lavish epic explores the devolution of the relationship between William, Duke of Normandy (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Gameof Thrones) and Harold, Earl of Wessex (HappyValleystar James Norton, pictured). Over eight sweeping episodes, the allies unexpectedly find themselves turning adversaries in a bloody fight for the British crown, with the bold saga culminating in one of history’s most infamous clashes, the Battle of Hastings. Fans of Vikingsand TheLastKingdomare sure to be captivated by this take on the brutal rivalry, but you don’t have to be a history buff to get hooked by the dramatic conflicts and political intrigue.
Friday, October 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 10.30 The Pacific.
12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R)
1.50 Restoration Australia. (R)
2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
4.15 Long Lost Family. (R)
5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) A doctor and her family are found dead.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Silent Witness. (Mal, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Great British Photography Challenge. (PGl, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Ma, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 SBS50. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R) 8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R) 9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Secrets Of The Royal Mummies. (PGa) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wheelhouse. (Mals, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.25 The Bee Whisperer. 2.25 Everyone Else Burns. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Soccer. Austn C’ship. South Melbourne FC v Sydney Olympic FC. 9.00 Jeopardy! 9.50 Sex: A Bonkers History. 10.45 Homeland. 12.35am The Big Sex Talk. 1.35 Letterkenny. 3.05 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Night shift: SamPang Tonight returns for a second season.
TELL ME WHAT YOU REALLY THINK SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm
Award-winning journalist and podcaster Marc Fennell (pictured) has spent his career interviewing people, be it for acclaimed documentaries Framed Stuffthe BritishStoleor as host of SBS game show Mastermind But as the presenter discovered in the making of this bold four-part series, there’s something different about dinner table conversations. “It gets fiery, it gets funny, and sometimes it gets unexpectedly personal,” Fennell remarks. In each episode, he joins a group of strangers to have the conversations we’re often too polite to start, about ageing, obesity and even menopause. On Tuesday, he’s joined by five Aussies with ADHD for a chat in which nothing is off the table.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice session and support races. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PGl) An ordinary woman’s dream of owning a Christian Dior gown leads her on a Parisian adventure. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson.
11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R) 1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 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 Renters. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.
NINE (8, 9)
PICK OF THE WEEK
SAM PANG TONIGHT 10, Monday, 8.40pm
If recent headlines are any indicator, the late-night variety show format is on its way to being an endangered species in the United States. The clock is ticking for cancelled CBS institution TheLate ShowwithStephenColbert, while Jimmy KimmelLive!is on thin ice after being suspended last month. However, in Australia, the tradition is once again alive and well – after years without a successful tonight show – thanks to Sam Pang’s Logie-nominated efforts. The comedian returns for a second season on Monday, with special guest Rosie O’Donnell. Pang says of his fellow tonight show hosts’ fight for survival: “I plan to Steven Bradbury this thing and be the last one standing.”
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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. 8.00 The
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Beneath The Waves. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal, R) The life of Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks.
11.40 Next Stop.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
9GEM (81, 92)
NITV (34)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.10 Kangaroo Beach. 8.45 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 9.00 Play School. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.25 Wiggle. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 TBA. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The West Wing. 12.10pm MOVIE: A Royal Recipe For Love. (2023) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. Noon After Sherman. 1.30 Warren Williams: The Stories, The Songs. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Dreaming Big. 8.00 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.35 Nula. 12.05am Ringbalin: Breaking The Drought. 12.45 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 1.00 On The Road. 2.00 Barunga Festival. 5.00 Late Programs.
6am Mosley. (2019, PGav) 6.50 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 8.30 Murder Party. (2022, PGad, French) 10.25 Haute Couture. (2021, Mals, French) 12.20pm Benediction. (2021, Ma) 2.55 The Straight Story. (1999, PGa) 5.00 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PGa) 8.30 The Assassination Of Jesse James. (2007, MA15+v) 11.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv) 1.05am The Thicket. (2024, Malv) 3.00 Master Gardener. (2022, Malsv) 5.00 The Movie Show. 5.30 Selkie. (2000, PG)
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs.
NFL. Week 5. Seattle Seahawks v Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Replay.
(R) 7.30 The Dog
Saturday, October 11
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Tassie Woodchoppers, Tasmania. (Final, PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A psychic’s predictions become real and dangerous.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) Clarke investigates when a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run.
9.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay and Mary’s world is turned upside down when Mary’s niece goes missing while under their care.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.25 France 24. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 1. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG) Looks at the Orient Express network.
8.25 75 Years At Longleat. Lady Bath reveals her passion for some of the world’s most endangered species.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: Collision Course. (PGa, R) Scandal engulfs the British royal family.
10.20 Great Australian Walks: Bathers Way. (PG, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Msv, R)
2.45 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 3.45 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Thomas. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm MOVIE: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 1.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 2.30 Nula. 3.00 Kindred. 4.30 Homesteads. 5.00 Larapinta. 6.00 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Event Horizon. (1997, MA15+) 10.10 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning
Programs. Noon MOVIE: Stockholm. (2018, M) 1.40 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 2.35 A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 I Am Steve McQueen. 10.00 Snowpiercer. 11.45 Banksy And The Stolen Girl. 12.45am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv) 3.00 Mosley. (2019, PGav) 4.50 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 6.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PGlv) 8.30 The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+ansv) 11.35 Leap Year. (2010, MA15+ansvw, Spanish) 1.15am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson, Jeremy Irons.
10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+av, R) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance. Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Caulfield Guineas and Hill Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Watersport. Offshore Superboats. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Richmond v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: SpiderMan 3. (2007) 12.10am Late Programs.
Sunday, October 12
ABC TV (2)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml) The students interview Julia Morris.
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal) Jay interrogates his suspect.
9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M) Alice and Cheryl build a rapport.
10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R)
11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019, M, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 11. Highlights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (Premiere, PGa) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (Premiere, Mlv) Follows the story of William of Normandy and Harold of Wessex. 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Terracotta Army. (PG, R) 10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.25 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R) 12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R) 2.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Zog. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. (Premiere) 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 Late Programs.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG)
12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R)
12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R) A family plans a wedding. Steve Martin, Diane Keaton. 9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda. 11.35 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, 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.
9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30
MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954, PG) 2.40
MOVIE: Trapeze. (1956, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: The Barefoot Contessa. (1954, PG) 7.30 TBA. 1.20am MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 3.35 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954, PG) 5.30 My Favorite Martian.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Liverpool. Replay. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A woman tries to sell her mother’s retro home.
8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and Race.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (Premiere, M) 10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Knife Through The Heart. (Madlv, R) Detectives investigate a stabbing. 11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R) A look at David and Catherine Birnie. 12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R) The jury returns its verdict. 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. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Flesh And Blood. 11.30 Heathrow. 12.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Late Programs.
7MATE (64,
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v Carlton. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. St Kilda v Collingwood. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00
NINE (8,
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. (Return) 11.30 Drive: Driving Value. (Premiere) 12.00 To Be Advised.
TEN (5, 10)
2.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.45 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 9.30 The Chef’s Garden. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.30 The Brighter Side. (R) 11.00 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl, R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. New Zealand Breakers v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) The contestants reveal their magical backyards.
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a) Police pursue a serial killer.
11.15 Mobsters: John Gotti. (Madv)
12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (Mv) Watson confronts a traumatic event from his army days when his veteran friend’s wife reaches out for help after her husband appears to suffer a psychotic break. 9.30 Matlock. (Ms, R) A brilliant woman uses her unassuming demeanour to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. Women’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Orchids v Prime Minister’s XIII. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Exhibition Match. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Prime Minister’s XIII. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Major Crimes. Midnight MOVIE: Cage Of Gold. (1950, PG) 1.45 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.10 TBA. 11.45 Gotham. 12.40am Arrow. 2.30 Allo! Allo! 3.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, Mav) 2.55pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PGa) 4.45 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PGadlsv) 6.35 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PGalv) 8.30 True Grit. (2010, Mv) 10.35 Traffic. (2000, MA15+adsv) 1.20am The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+ansv) 4.25 Late Programs.
Monday, October 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00
Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.
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 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R)
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (M, R) 11.35 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 2.15pm Thomas. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.40 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.55 Octonauts. 7.00 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.25 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm The Lake Winnipeg Project. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, M) 11.00 Treaty Road. Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav, R) 3.00 Sorell 22: Country To Coast. (Premiere) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Premiere) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) The Godwins are exiled for breaking the king’s peace.
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Great Expectations. (R) A look at a tunnel extension.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
11.30 Mayflies. (Madl, R) 12.35 The Allegation. (MA15+av, R) 2.35 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 2.25pm Bamay. 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.10 The People Vs Robodebt. 11.10 Late Bloomer. 11.40 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, Malns) 2.25 Lara. (2019, PGl, German) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PGlv) 6.15 The Way. (2010, PGadl) 8.30 Lawless. (2012, MA15+av) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023, MA15+av) 1.05am Traffic. (2000, MA15+adsv) 3.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden makes matters worse.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan, Chen and Lopez investigate the suspicious stabbing of three teenage girls.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a missing muralist.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team faces off with a family of doomsday preppers.
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (Premiere, MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Voice. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 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 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor MythBusters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.
Tuesday, October 14
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 I Was Actually There. (PGa)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Paul Kelly. (Final) Paul Kelly shares five songs.
9.00 Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home. (M, R) 10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R) 10.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Labor In Power. (PG, R) 1.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Aspatria To Carlisle. (PG)
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: ADHD. (Premiere, M) Marc Fennell is joined by five Aussies with ADHD. 9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R) A look behind the scenes at St Vincent’s.
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Point. (R) 12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.25 Homicide. 2.20 Bamay. 2.50 David Harewood On Blackface. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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 contestants tackle their front yards.
8.45 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 2. (MA15+adv) As the legal aftermath of the toolbox murders unfolds, the criminal connections behind the crime come to light.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 The Equalizer. (Mv)
11.15 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Whitstable Pearl. 11.40 French And Saunders. 12.20am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 Veronica Mars. 12.40am The Vampire Diaries. 2.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Below Deck. 4.30 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Lacey tries to stay busy. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) A protective father becomes a suspect in a murder investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to town.
10.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Return) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (Mls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 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) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The contestants surprise Scotty with a gift. 8.35 Bump. (MA15+als) Santi’s bold move finally brings the Chalmers-Davis and Hernandez families together.
9.55 9News Late.
10.25 Wild Cards. (Mav) 11.20 Forensics: Murder Scene. (MA15+alv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 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 My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 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 Call The Midwife. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Man Upstairs. (1958, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 French And Saunders. 12.20am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: Stalked By A Reality Star. (2018, 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 TBA. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Veronica Mars. 12.25am The Vampire Diaries. 2.10 Supernatural. 3.05 Below Deck. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn
Or
Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGls) Hosted by Anne Edmonds. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) An international beauty queen is killed on live television. Hana senses Ethan is hiding something.
10’s Late News.
Wednesday, October 15
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Mother And Son. (PGdl) Arthur attempts to become a different person.
9.00 The Assembly: Julia Morris. (Ml, R) The students interview Julia Morris.
9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
10.30 If You’re Listening. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Planet America. (R) 11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (M, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (M, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Land Of The Fair Go? (Premiere) Looks at the idea of Australia.
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The Ffestiniog Railway. Looks at the Ffestiniog Railway and how it changed the course of Welsh history. 9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv) Alison meets with Liam. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Premiere, Mal) 11.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R) 1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 2.30 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 3.25 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Chatham Islanders. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 Home, Land & Sea. 8.30 MOVIE: Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.35 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning
Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.30 The Lost Colony Of Roanoke. 2.15 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Patient. 9.50 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987, M) 11.35 The Bloody Decade. 1.35am WWE Legends. 3.05 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, Mv) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PGa) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PGv) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PGl) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, Mv) 11.00 Midsommar. (2019, MA15+ansv) 1.40am A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+v) 3.30 Late Programs.
Thursday, October 16
ABC TV (2)
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin can’t get through to Leah.
7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza and Pete remain at odds.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel head down the west coast, where they explore caves.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Andrew Rochford and Yvie Jones where no topic is off limits.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Severide gets wrapped up in a police investigation. 11.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) 12.30 Imposters. (Madlsv, 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 My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 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 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Air Crash Inv. 11.45 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
SBS (3)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
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, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Scotty and Shelley walk through the front yards.
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: The Lost Girls. (Mav) A look at the disappearance of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her two-year-old daughter Khandalyce.
9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest on the AFL trade period.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Resident Alien. (Return, Malv)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 The Garden Gurus. (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 Poirot. 1.00 M*A*S*H. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tommy The Toreador. (1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 French And Saunders. 12.30am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: A Surrogate’s Nightmare. (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 TBA. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Veronica Mars. 12.25am The Vampire Diaries. 2.10 Supernatural. 3.05 Below Deck. 4.00 Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 11.30 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.20 Going Places. (R) 9.50 Soccer. FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Semi-final. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Cygnet Earthship. (Return, PG) A couple build two Earthships in Tasmania. 9.00 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final) An ex-bricklayer wants to build one last house.
9.45 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay interrogates his suspect.
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R)
11.10 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 12.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 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 24 Hours In ALDI. (R) Explores the history of ALDI supermarkets.
8.25 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. Simon Reeve visits Norway and Iceland. 9.30 Blue Lights. Follows three rookie police officers.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Davos 1917. (Mv) 12.05 The Head. (Malv, R) 1.40 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PG, R) 2.45 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 3.40 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 3.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.10 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.35 From North Korea, With Love. 2.30 Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.40am Conversations. 2.20 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm First Sounds. 2.00 Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Guardians Of The Wild. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. 9.30 MOVIE: Black Water. (2007, M) 11.05 BLK: An Origin Story. Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Remi is in his element.
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies has a question for the ‘plusses’ of the world.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
A new alliance takes control of the driver’s seat and a self drive causes stress and anxiety for teams.
11.00 7NEWS: The Balibo Five – 50 Years On. (R) Looks back at the killing of five journalists.
11.30 Gatecrashers.
12.30 Life. (Malsv, 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. 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 Father Brown. 8.30 Line Of Duty. 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.10am Father Brown. 1.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 3pm Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Final, PG) Graeme meets a thieving terrier. 8.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa) A visit to the Russells shakes the aunts’ household. George aims to control the narrative. 9.40 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth investigates the CEO of a location-based crime alert app after they murder a journalist. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 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) 1.15 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGd, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Dr Michelle Thornhill worries an elderly man might lose his independence after falling off a roof.
9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) A student’s lung collapses.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+av)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
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6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: Driven To Kill. (2021, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 49. 9.00 TBA. 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am The Vampire Diaries. 2.30 Supernatural. 3.30 Nanny. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG, R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo. (R) 3.30 News. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 The Office Australia. (Ml) Hannah sets out to be nominated for a local women in business award. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Msv, R) The team tracks down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.25 10 News+. (R) 12.25 The Late Show With
Gunlom Falls reopens: A timeless Kakadu treasure
AFTER six years, Gunlom Falls is back on the tourist trail.
Thefalls-oneoftheNorthernTerritory’s most iconic travel destinations - reopened earlier this year, marking the first time the tourism drawcard has been accessible to thepublicsince2019.
Located on Jawoyn Country in the southern region of the UNESCO World Heritage dual-listed Kakadu National Park and a much-loved location featured in classic Australian film Crocodile Dundee, Gunlom Falls offers iconic cascading falls, a breathtaking natural infinity pool with sweeping views across the escarpment, crystal-clear plunge pools and shaded picnicareas.
As the jewel in the crown of Kakadu National Park, Gunlom Falls’ reopening is being welcomed by visitors from around Australia and around the world.
Gunlom Falls’ campground is also operational again and works on a first-come, first-served basis. For many, camping is a highlight when visiting the area with relaxing walks in nature, incredible birdwatching, swimming in cooling plunge pools and opportunities to share stories around the campfire beneath endless starry skies.
The journey to Gunlom Falls is all part of the adventure. To get there, it’s about a four-hourdrivefromDarwinortwohours from Jabiru, with sealed roads leading to the turn-off and an unsealed stretch into the campground and falls. The drive itself sets the scene: wide skies, red earth, and the changing colours of the Territory landscape.
cascade at full force against ancient landscapes below.
GunlomFallsalsositwithinalandscape rich in Aboriginal culture, where stories stretch back tens of thousands of years.
Visitors can also choose to witness the full magnitude of Kakadu National Park from above with a scenic helicopter flight during the wet season, when waterfalls
Visitors are reminded they are on Jawoyn Country, and taking time to understand this cultural context adds invaluable depth totheexperience.
For those who remember Gunlom Falls from years gone by, the chance to return feels like reconnecting with an old friend. For first-time visitors, it’s an opportunity to discover one of the Northern Territory’s mostmagicalplaces.
Either way, a visit to Gunlom Falls is the kind of experience that stays with the visitor forever.
Gunlom Falls. (Tourism Australia, James Fisher)
Getaway to Gunlom. (Tourism Australia, James Fisher)
Relaxing at Gunlom Falls (Credit Tourism NT)
Enjoying the Gunlom Falls Top Pool. (NT, Jonathon Clayton)
Nature’s infinity pool at Gunlom. (Tourism NT, Jewels Lynch)
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Swan Reach Museum (gold coin donation on entry)
Sunnydale Woolshed Show
Sunnydale Native Wildlife Shelter
Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the Murray River
Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park tour
Scenic tender boat ride
Hotel Stay
4 night four-star stay in Adelaide at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide with breakfast
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
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Austrian Club Geelong Oktoberfest, music by Silver Echoes, Sunday October 26, noon-5pm, Sutcliff Reserve, 240 Plantation Road, Corio. Food, beer, fun.
Karl, 0412 205 714
Open day
Geelong High School Alumni Association will open its doors at 2pm Saturday October 18 to ex-students and ex-staff to inspect the new campus. Afternoon tea on arrival and a free lucky door prize.
AFC Geelong
Australia’s Gas Problem: Learning from Gladstone and Geelong, hosted by Australian Conservation Foundation
Geelong, Monday October 13, 5.45-8pm, Geelong West Town Hall.
Track & field
Athletics, Saturday October 11, for senior athletes aged U14 to veterans. Coaching available in most disciplines.
Mary, athletics.chilwell@gmail.com
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday October 11, 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music PUFF.
0400 500 402
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 area. Bookings limited.
Text name and details, 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
Highton Seniors Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton. Elma, 0411 065 524
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
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
Cards
Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
griddlepop@hotmail.com
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, or geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm
first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
Julie, 0438 270 549
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
Mindfulness & meditation U3A
9.30am and 12.30pm Wednesdays, Cobbin Farm, Grove Road, Grovedale.
Jean, 5264 7484
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
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
Mary, 0419 278 456
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
Ballroom dancing
Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4pm.
Val, 5251 3529
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
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
Belmont Seniors
Players wanted to play 500 each Monday 12.30pm. Belmont Senior Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.
5241 1776
Geelong Vietnam Veterans
Coffee and a chat at 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month.
Gary, 0400 862 727
Welcome mat
Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am-1pm. Games, lunch and friendship.
Fay, 0409 361 414
OMNI
Older Men New Ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.
Allan, 0409 665 608
Bike riding
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Belmont. Rides to suit all levels of fitness; e-bikes welcome.
Rob, 0412 308 166
Lara Community Market Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL, 9am-1pm.
Geelong Amateur Radio Club
Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30-4pm and Fridays 6.30pm.
Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org
Choir
St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45-8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir.
Tom Healey, 0451 960 768, or healeytf@gmail.com
Out and about in Geelong
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Geelong’s waterfront on Tuesday to see who was out and about and was excited to see the Young Endeavour docked in Corio Bay.
Above: Hadassah Nina Wilka and Xarchaeceya Waskowski-Jones. 508779_11
Left: Emma Maiden with Frankie. 508779_02
Left: Anna and Roy Thompson. 508779_06 Centre: The Young Endeavour’s Lieutenant Commander Andrew Leupen. 508779_05 Right: Oleg and Natalie Gavrilov with son Anton. 508779_09
Graham Stephens with Kingsley and Warrick Farrow with Hammy. 508779_07
Left: Charmaine Gray and Peter Caine. 508779_08 Right: Yan and Philip Coombe. 508779_01
Otello and Robyn Stolfo. 508779_10
Left: Destiny Matthews and daughter Matilda. 508779_12 Centre: Yvonne Cheung and Katherine Wang share an ice cream. 508779_13 Right: The Young Endeavour was docked. 508779_03
Pasquale Concreting
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 Scarcity (6)
4 Swiss family who were marooned (8)
10 Extravagant (9)
11 Vision (5)
12 Reflected sound (4)
13 Sulk (4)
14 Of birth (5)
16 Ancient harp (4)
17 Members of a trust (8)
20 Shoeless (8)
22 Widespread reputation (4)
25 Beneath (5)
26 Facial features (4)
28 Passport endorsement (4)
30 Once more (5)
31 Social exclusion (9)
32 Weather (8)
33 Facade (6) DOWN
1 Fuel oil (6)
2 Inebriating spirit (7)
3 Probe (4)
5 Proposal (8)
6 Of Jakarta, for example (10)
7 Ghost (7)
8 Anonymous (8)
9 Storage container for grain (4)
15 Choice (10)
18 Inflexible (8)
19 Pole marking scoring area (8)
21 Spread from the centre (7)
23 Building (7)
24 Tack whacker (6)
27 Container for flowers (4)
29 Faux (4)
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1 What is the largest state by area in the US?
2 In which year was the planet Neptune discovered?
3 Esther Summerson is a character in which novel by Charles Dickens?
4 Located in Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia
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Super hybrid Chery on top
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
TheChinesecontinuetocarveoffasizeable slice of the automobile cake worldwide, and with Chery on top, it’s hard to see this changing anytime soon. Last month the company claimed 3305-unit sales, putting itinthetop10DownUnder.
Now the fastest growing brand in Australia, Chery has done this on the back of the success of the Tiggo 4 and 7 SUVs, recently joined by the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, capable of travelling up to 1200km ononetankoffuelandasinglecharge.
Ispenttimewiththelastmentionedand, at first, found it hard to be serious about a car with a name like a schoolyard game of ‘catch’. Still, in the case of the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, I gave it a go. Based on the three-modelUrban,EliteandUltimatePro Max Tiggo 8, the seven-seat SUV has been paredbacktoUrbanandUltimatemodels.
Priced from $45,990 driveaway, Chery has come up with a plug-in hybrid system, the Chery Super Hybrid, for the newbies, which it says, combines the benefits of an EVandinternalcombustionengine.
The flagship Ultimate sets itself against the plug-in hybrids from Mitsubishi, MazdaandKiainkitandqualitybutleaves them in the weeds on price and family appealwithseatingforseven.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is covered by Chery’s seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, a similar period of capped price servicing and up to seven years roadside assistance.
Styling
First impression is the lack of ostentation: the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a ‘regular guy’ seven-seater sports utility vehicle, albeit at almost five metres long, a large one. The almost utilitarian looks are all topped off with standard roof rails, shark fin antenna andrearspoiler.
The maker does make its mark with Chery’sbranddiamondpointgrille,unique 19-inch alloy wheels, power retractable door handles and stand-out LED headlamps and taillights, plus dynamic turn signals. To cap it off, headlamps have ‘followmehome’function.
Interior
Enter the Ultimate cabin and settle into seven synthetic (who can tell?) leather seats.
Thedrivergetssix-waypoweradjustment, the front seat passenger six-way powered seat, including thigh support extension and massage function. Both seats are heated and ventilated. Interior lighting includes front and rear, plus cargo area, accessedviaapowertailgate.
Second row seats have 60:40 split fold, the third row 50:50. Leg room is good in the former, with the third row, best left for kiddies,crampingcargospace.Occupants, however, are open to a light-and-airy environment through a tilt-and-slide panoramicsunroofwithpowershade.
Storagestartswithafrontcentreconsole box topped off by a comfortable armrest. Fourcupholdersservefrontandback,map pockets can be found in front seat backs andcoathookstakeouterspots.Dualzone climatecontrolair-conisautomatic.
Infotainment
Both variants feature a commanding centrally located 15.6-inch LCD infotainment touchscreen, the driver an added 10.25-inch instrument cluster and satellite navigation, wired and wireless AppleCarPlayandAndroidAuto.
Say ‘Hello Chery’ and an Intelligent Voice Command takes on requests about systemcontrols,orrelyonthetouchscreen orsteeringwheelswitchestodolikewise.
A word here. Almost everything is
operated through the touchscreen and steering wheel, not to the best effect. The touchscreen lacks an intuitive bent, steering wheel buttons all-but disappear in bright light and the voice activation ‘stutters’.
Ultimate drivers can take advantage of a windscreen head-up display, which worksatreat,headrestspeakers,partofthe 10-speaker Sony audio with digital radio andAM/FMtuner.
Engines/transmissions
The revolutionary Chery hybrid system balances power and sustainability, reducing carbon footprint without compromising on performance. A fifth-generation 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces maximum 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, is mated with a single electric motor delivering150kWand310Nm.
Power is sent to the front wheels via a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. This Stepless Electric Hybrid System offers four driving modes – pure electric, series,parallel,andenergyrecovery.
Safety
Both Tiggo 8 Urban and Ultimate feature
an Advanced Driver Assistance System, which includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane keeping assist, as well as the ubiquitous anti-skid braking, electronic stability control,electronicbrakeforcedistribution, brakeassistandhilldescentcontrol.
As well as nine airbags – driver and front passenger, double curtain side, two front side, front centre and a pair of second-row airbags – manoeuvring at low speed is aided by 360-degree around view and reversingcameras,plusfourfrontandfour rearparkingsensors.
Security gets into the act with proximity keys offering automatic walk-away locking and anti-theft alarm and engine immobiliser.
Driving
A proximity key fob gets the Tiggo8 Super Hybrid Ultimate ready to go – unlocked and powered up by the time the driver is seated, belted up and with foot on the brake. There begins a life of touchscreen swiping, steering-wheel button pressing and voice commanding (Hello Chery) unlike other petrol/electric hybrids, Chineseorotherwise,onthemarket.
Silently getting into its stride from a standstill in full electric mode, the petrol/
electric mode can intervene, offering long rangeefficiencyandspeedyrefuelling.
The stepless electric drive system offers four modes of operation – pure electric, series, parallel and energy recovery. Pure electricidealforlow-speedcitycommuting andfuelefficiencyatspeedsabove80km/h.
Up to 95km without charging, the lithium iron phosphate battery has a capacity of 18.3kWh and, according to the maker, can be charged from 30 to 80 per cent at up to 40kW on a DC fast charger in just 20 minutes. Above 30pc charge the Super Hybrid System can run as a pure EV uptospeedsof120km/h.
In hybrid mode the two units work together to deliver a driving range of up to 1200km.
Steering is soft, ride and handling conditional, braking sharp and acceleration impressive under a soft pedal touch.
Summary
TheTiggo8SuperHybridisseriously‘super’ inmanyways,fromcomforttopracticality. Pity about software and steering shortcomings. Last, but far from least, are theappealingprices,withthewell-specced Urban below $50,000 and the Ultimate worththeextrafourgrand.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is seriously ‘super’ in many ways. (Pictures: Supplied)
Loss leaves Cats in limbo
VeteranDarcyVesciohasproducedtwobrilliantlateeffortstohelpliftCarltontoahardfought 18-point AFLW victory over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Geelong was on track to run over the top of Carlton on Sunday after kicking the last two goals of the third quarter to reduce the margin to four points.
The Blues weathered attack after attack early in the fourth term, but with 10 minutes remaining Vescio produced a brilliant gutrunning effort to turn the momentum back their team’s way.
Amelia Velardo set up the foray forward
after smothering an opponent’s handball, but Vescio was 20 metres behind their opponent after the ball was kicked into space in attack.
Vescio put on the afterburners to catch Alexis Gregor holding the ball, before nailing the set shot.
Then with less than three minutes on the clock, Vescio shook off one opponent, gathered up their own soccer and handballed under pressure to set up Lila Keck to seal the 7.13(55) to 5.7(37) win.
The victory lifted Carlton (6-2) into fourth spot following Adelaide’s shock loss
to previously winless Richmond earlier in the day.
“We’re trying to keep a lid on it, we’ve got quite a few games to go,” Carlton’s Mimi Hill told the Seven Network after marking her 50-game milestone with a win.
“But it’s pretty exciting to be 6-2, I’ve never had that in my time at Carlton. It’s pretty special for 50 games.”
Geelong is now 3-5 and faces a huge battle to make the finals.
Abbie McKay (31 disposals, seven clearances), Hill (31 possessions, one goal) and Dayna Finn (26 disposals) led the way
McGrath opens season with a century
By Justin Flynn
Champion Portarlington veteran Paul McGrath made a superb century against Barrabool to open the BPCA B1 Grade season on Saturday.
McGrath was unbeaten on 108 from 120 balls when the innings ended on 7/218 from 40 overs.
Tom Stewart made 49 from 58 while Raf Salvado kept the Bulls in the game with 3/39 from eight overs.
However, Barrabool chased down the runs relatively easily with five wickets and almost six overs to spare. Daniel Mair made a run a ball 84 not out and Cameron Findlay contributed 69 from 70.
AngleseawasfartoogoodforCollendina, winning by 131 runs. Lochie Pretlove made 75 not out and Ash Poulton got 51 in Anglesea’s total of 4/231 while Jacob Muir took three wickets for Collendina.
The Cobras all out for 100 in reply with Paul Wursthorn making a defiant 43 not out. Ky Eskrigge (4/27), Jarryd McGuane (3/16) and Kade Eskrigge (3/23) got the Seas off to a winning start.
Barwon Heads gave Jan Juc a hiding. In his50thclubgameDamianClarketook2/13 and Jason Borg conceded just three runs from eight overs and picked up two wickets to have the Sharks 8/102 after 40 overs.
It took the Seagulls less than 12 overs to knock off the runs with Rob Mackie (38 from
18 deliveries) and Fraser Gentry (29 not out) doing the damage.
Ocean Grove defeated Armstrong Creek by 49 runs, posting 6/202 batting first. Elijah Baran (54) and David Cameron (51) posted half-centuries. Shaun Trenorden then played well for the Titans for his 67, but Taylor Harvey took 3/20 to have Armstrong Creek all out for 153.
In B2 Grade, Inverleigh beat Wallington by 117 runs. Brendan Long made 82 in the Kookaburras’ total of 6/228. In reply Wallington was all out for 111 with Rhys Brown’s 5/19 the standout.
Noah Innes took 4/18 and Adam Coghill 3/25 to help Drysdale to a win against Winchelsea. Winch was all out for 91 with Todd Hardy (33) and James Stephenson (25) putting on 60 for the first wicket, but it went downhill from there. The Hawks reached the target in 13 overs as Leon Cox whacked 38 not out.
Surf Coast notched up a 10-wicket win against St Leonards with Shiv Mamotra’s 4/16 largely responsible. The Saints were all out for 88 and then Gurinder Singh (66 not out off 31 balls) ensured the Suns got the runs in the eighth over.
Three wickets each to Tony Hanafin and Michael Washford had Queenscliff in the box seat against Newcomb. Dylan Irwin hit 46 from 30 deliveries at the top of the order, but the Bulls couldn’t capitalise and were all outfor121.KaneLeathamthenmade57not
out balls to guide the Coutas home.
In C Grade, Adam Spiby and Jack Priestly were unlucky to miss out on centuries for Ocean Grove. Spiby played beautifully for his 98 against Jan Juc while Priestly was run out on 97 as the Grubbers racked up 3/260.
Baljeet Singh then took 3/7 from five overs to have Jan Juc all out for 100.
Veteran Graeme Dodkins made 64 and Paul Weight hit 52 as Anglesea posted 4/209 against Collendina. The Cobras were 3/168 at the close with Matt Gibbon (66) batting well.
Barwon Heads’ 3rds gave their 4ths a hiding with Julian Perry making 86 not out and Ben McCredden 82 not out. James Ponsford (3/12) then ripped through the 4ths’ top order and young gun Elliot Gill stepped in to take 3/18 to have their clubmates all out for 87.
Barrabool legend Ross Humphrey took three wickets in his 350th club game.
The Bulls defeated Portarlington, which made 6/149 batting first. Barrabool replied with 5/153 with Henry Elliss (33), Cameron Foot (32) and Hugh Moloney (31) doing the bulk of the work.
ArmstrongCreekenjoyedasix-wicketwin againstDrysdale.Itwasthelateintroduction of Archie Crabbe (3/6) and Scott Baumann (3/17) that restricted the Hawks to 9/114 off 40 overs. The Titans peeled off the runs in the 23rd over with Cameron McPherson on 48 not out.
Holmes wins second Carji Greeves in a row
Max Holmes won his second-straight Carji Greeves Medal at Crown Melbourne, polling 175 votes to take out Geelong’s top honour.
Midfielder Bailey Smith finished runnerup (155) and Jeremy Cameron rounded out the podium in third (145). Midfielder Tom Atkins (141) and Mark Blicavs (122) completed the top five placings.
Holmes played every game in 2025, the second-straight year he’s done so, polling votes in all games. He was judged the Cats’ best by the coaches in five of those games, against Brisbane (round 3), Gold Coast (round 13), Essendon (round 14), Port Adelaide (round 21) and Brisbane (grand final).
The 23-year-old averaged a careerhigh 26.9 disposals per game this season, including a career-high 40 disposals against Gold Coast in round 15, while also ranking first across the AFL in inside 50s and second in metres gained, showcasing Holmes’ offensive threat and trademark run-andcarry.
Tom Atkins and Mark Blicavs were joint recipientsoftheTomHarleyBestClubPerson award. Voted by the players, the award goes to the player or players who demonstrate outstanding care for teammates.
This is the fourth-consecutive year that Atkins has won the award, while it is the second time Blicavs has won, sharing it in
2020 with Harry Taylor.
In his second season as a Cat, Connor O’Sullivan was named Best Young Player and Shaun Mannagh was named the club’s AFL Carter Family Community Champion for his outstanding commitment to the community.
Two-time premiership player Mitch Duncan was also farewelled after he announced his retirement in August. Duncan departs after playing 305 games for the club and earlier this year became only the seventh player to reach 300-game milestone at Geelong.
for Carlton, while Erone Fitzpatrick kicked two goals to go with her 24 disposals and 577 metres gained.
Vescio only finished with one goal from four disposals, but their final-quarter heroics proved crucial.
AmyMcDonaldrackedup25possessions and six clearances for Geelong, while Aishling Moloney kicked two goals from 18 disposals.
Cats captain Meg McDonald, who was recalled following a four-week absence, was quiet with nine disposals. - AAP
Geelong spinner earns Gades contract
Geelong spinner Callum Stow has been added to Melbourne Renegades’ primary list for the upcoming Big Bash season.
Stow, 23, rejoins the Renegades on a one-year deal after impressing in his first taste of Big Bash last summer.
Stow,whotook4/36fromnineovers in Geelong’s 1st XI opener against RingwoodonSaturday,madehisdebut late in the season after being signed as a local replacement player, and quickly made an impression.
The left-arm leg-spinner claimed his first wicket on debut and followed up with an impressive two-wicket performance against the Brisbane Heat the very next game, showing poise and control beyond his years.
A product of Geelong Cricket Club, Stow has continued to build on his promising start under the guidance of Renegades head coach Cameron White.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be back with the Renegades for another season,” Stow said.
“Last season gave me a real taste of what this level is all about. I learnt so much from the group in such a short timeand,withasummerwithVictoria, I’m really hungry to build on that experience and keep improving.”
Stow’s rise has been steady and well-earned. A standout performer in Premier Cricket and a former member of Cricket Victoria’s Targeted Rookie Program, he first caught attention through strong performances for the Renegades Academy and representative teams, including a nine-wickethaulacrossfivematchesat the Global Super League tournament in Guyana in 2024.
Another Geelong product, Oliver Peake, also penned a contract with the Gades with the promising batter alreadymakingamarkinShieldcricket for Victoria.
The 19-year-old left-hander made an unbeaten match-winning 70 on the final day of Victoria’s Shield win against South Australia on Tuesday.
Max Holmes won his second consecutive Carji Greeves Medal. (Ivan Kemp) 299512_35
Geelong’s Callum Stow has been resigned by the Melbourne Renegades. (Melbourne Renegades)
2025 Carji Greeves Medal
Cats fined over disclosures
Geelong Football Club has been fined $77,500foraseriesofnon-disclosuresand/ or late disclosures of arrangements with clubassociatesandthirdparties,thatwere requiredtobereportedtotheAFL.
The fine, of which $40,000 is suspended for two years, came after an extended audit into the compliance of the the club with AFL rules relating to the total player payment limit (TPP) and football departmentexpendituresoftcaplimit.
However, the extended audit found that on the basis of the information obtained and reviewed by the AFL, the club did
not breach the AFL TPP Limit nor the AFL player movement rules in any season withinthetimeframeassessed.
The AFL acknowledged the club’s cooperation in voluntarily agreeing to the conduct of the extended audit process and the manner of its participation in that process.
The club will be instructed to implement additional compliance requirements which will be actively monitored by the AFLoverthenexttwoyears,including:
Implementation of enhanced internal governance protocols between club
employeesandthird-parties
Maintain active registers of arrangements with club associates and third-parties, which may be inspected by the AFL upon request at any time during theperiod
Expanded AFL assurance procedures to be applied to players contracting or re-contractingwiththeclub
Expanded disclosure and confirmation proceduresthatassociatesoftheclubmust complywith
“The club and its personnel have fully cooperated throughout the audit
process and worked closely with the AFL and EY to transparently provide access, documentation and information as required,” Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking said. “We acknowledge the outcome of the audit has confirmed the club has not breached AFL TPP limits nor theAFLplayermovementrules.
“We also acknowledge the audit identified a number of non-disclosure items over the six-year period. We accept theAFL’ssanctionsfortheseerrorsandwill strengthen our education and governance processesmovingforward.”
Cats confident in management of star midfielder
Geelong is “really confident” in its management of star midfielder Bailey Smith while conceding the club isn’t perfect.
Football boss Andrew Mackie was asked about boom recruit Smith, who had a terrific season on the field but courted controversy off it, at Monday’s AFL trade period launch.
The Cats are set to ditch their traditional MadMondaycelebrationsafterwidespread criticism of some controversial costumes and questionable social media antics, including from Smith, last week.
When asked how the dust had settled from that event, Mackie pointed to the AFL grand finalist’s statement at the time andsaid:“Obviously,we’renotperfect.We don’t stand here and pretend to be.
“When you’ve got a playing list and staff like us, there’s no finished product.
“We’re a work in progress all across the board as a club, like everyone probably should be. We’re no different.
“Every now and then,there’s things that pop up that ideally don’t, but we can only learn and educate from here our players and our people.”
Mackie rubbished a report that the club hadn’t known Smith’s whereabouts in recent days and was confident in how they were handling the 24-year-old, who starred off a knee reconstruction in his first season at Geelong.
“Really confident,” he said. “No, that wasn’tallfactual-Iwasawarewhathewas up to.
“But, like I said, I get the interest in Bailey. But him playing footy this year is a
real success story for the game.
“As I said, we’re all not perfect. We’ve just got to continue to keep working together and those little moments that might bubble away, we’ve just got to keep on educating.”
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a female photographer.
“It’s not our style to communicate to media about how we talk to our players
and work through that stuff,” he said.
“So once again, I get the interest, but that’s not something that we’re willing to talkaboutpublicly,abouthowwegoabout that.”
Saturday Pennant set to begin as summer competitions get underway
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
Itisabigweekfortennisthisweekwiththe returnofTuesdayWomen’satRound10and new seasons starting for Monday Women’s, Thursday Triples and Junior and Senior SaturdayPennants.
Monday night kicked off the week with Summer’s Section 1 grand finalists Grape Therapy and Rust-eze, posting comfortable wins with the latter accounting for Summer’s Section 2 premiers Lara while close rivals Smash Hits will take the court nextweekafterhavingthebye.
Section 2 saw Western Warriors face newcomers Winchlesea, sneaking over the line by one game, while last season’s runners-up Highton took a 3-1 win over clubrivalsLongShots.
WandanaHeightsalsojoinedthesection, butenjoyedthebyethisweek.
On Tuesday morning, the winter season resumed with few changes to the ladder overthesevensections,howevertherewere several upsets and teams pulling closer to rivals.
InSection1SurfcoastBlackTorquay(7th) upsetGeelongWest(2nd)witha4-2win.
Highton (6th) almost pulled off the upset of the round in Section 2, just falling short on games to ladder leaders Point Lonsdale withtheteamsdrawnonsets.
Ocean Grove moved into the four in Section 3 with a win over second placed Highton while Teesdale took top spot in Section4bypercentageaheadofDrysdale.
Portarlington kept in touch with the four witha5-1winoverCliftonSpringsinS6and in S7 Anglesea has a chance of finals with a winoverLeopoldGoldwhileLeopoldGreen almost pulled off a win over ladder leaders StMary’s,goingdownbyjustfivegames.
Pennant started on Thursday with a record 43 teams to take the court with Moolap’s Two Phones Chol going for a 10th premiership with some new opponents in Bannockburn, Here for the LOLs and HightonNetResultsmixingthingsup.
Moolap also has its Zing Kings back to defend the Section 2 crown. Leopold’s Deuce of Hazard and All Saints Work In Progress are back again to duke it out in Section 3, with a number of new teams to
also test their skills. Highton has a number of teams listed for this season, including Kiss My Ace and Flyers - winners of last season’sSections4and5.
Saturday will see both Junior and Senior Pennants kick off with Juniors in the morningandBarwonHeadsandGrovedale looking to back up their winter wins in the BoysandGirlsPremiersections.
The competition is growing from the groundupwith16OrangeBallteamsanda record eight Green Ball sections looking to improve their skills and knowledge of the sport.
Senior Pennant has seen a number of player and team moves at the top end. Last Summer’s Open 1 premiers Highton is back to defend its title while runner-ups Wandana Heights have added James Brushfieldtoitsranks.Larahasanewteam while Nicole Mullen, Ryan Lee and Olivia RyanhavejoinedforcesatWaurnPondsina newcombination.
Jackson Varney and Matt Hicks have cohorts of experienced young teams for Surfcoast and Geelong Lawn, Barwon Heads is always in the mix with a reliable
line-up and the move of Lachie Hewitt to Newcomb will see it do well in what should beacompetitivesection.
Thenumberofmixedteamshasincreased this season and last summer’s Section 1 premiers Bannockburn will be looking to go two in a row, however this season the opposition looks a little different. While Moriac remains relatively unchanged, Grovedale has a few changes with Jared Bromley, Brent May returning from Men’s and Zoe Duff from Newcomb and newcomers Michael Best Mia Dementiev joining Abbie Walker for the Black team while Yellow is a combination of last year’s thirdandfourthplacedteams.
Winchelsea has shades of St Alban’s with Ange Oldham, and Matt and Fletcher Allen joining Leslie Matheson in the club’s first foray into mixed competition in some time. Surfcoast’s Section 2 Winter Men’s team moves into mixed with a couple of additions.
St Leonards, on the back of a good performance over winter, has progressed and Western Heights is backing up in summerwiththeadditionofJaydeKelly.
Mackie wouldn’t divulge how he or the club had spoken to Smith about his recent indiscretions, which also
verbally abusing
Bailey Smith with Felix at the Cats family day after the grand final. (Ivan Kemp) 505083_24
Cricket season begins
Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association’s season began on Saturday and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to the A1 Grade game between Armstrong Creek and Drysdale and the A2 Grade match between Wallington and Collendina.
Left: Ben Robertson drives forward of point for four. 507749_02 Right: Hayden Eddy walks back to his bowling mark. 507749_01
Above: Troy Bott just makes his ground before Robert Cutajar breaks the stumps. 507749_20 Below: Henry McIntosh hooks this delivery for four. 507748_13
Above: Owen Dunn in action. 507749_17 Below: David Sykes in action for Drysdale. 507749_03
Armstrong Creek’s Troy Bott lofts this ball to the boundary. 507749_06
Stan Grazotis bowled tightly. 507748_10
Left: Ollie Terhorst just fails to hold a catch at backward point. 507748_07 Centre: Nick Adamson hits out for Wallington. 507748_06 Right: Corey Walter warms up for Collendina. 507748_16
Zach Muir opened the bowling for Collendina. 507748_02
Titans still a team to beat
By Justin Flynn
Reports of the reigning Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade premiers demise may have been grossly exaggerated with Armstrong Creek claiming an impressive first-up win on Saturday.
The Titans lost key runmaker Clay Mulgrew, keeper Aaron Morgan and left-arm swing bowler Jason Robertson in the off-season, but a fine all-round performance against Drysdale suggests they will again be there at the business end of the season.
Recruits Nikhil Kapoor from Tasmania and Troy Bott from Meredith played their roles in the win.
“We obviously know what we’ve lost,” captain-coach Daniel Maclean said. “Clay leaves a very big hole in our batting line-up, but in saying that today, we’ve still put 200 on the board in a 40-over game, which I think we only did once or twice last year whenClaywasactuallyinvolvedattheclub.
“It just means more blokes have got to stand up and pitch in. We can’t rely on one person. We’ve got to play a proper team game, which I think is working our favour, so that’s good.”
Kapoor whacked 26 from 17 balls at the top of the order while Ben Robertson (55), Adam Trevean (30 not out) and Bott (26) got runs in Armstrong Creek’s total of 7/203.
“Nikhil, who has come down from Tasmania, got us off to a really good start playing really good cricket shots and then Troy Bott, who is another recruit of ours, he was good through the middle,” Maclean said. “And then experienced campaigner in Ben Robertson got 55 and Adam Trevean finished the innings off with 30 not out as well, so it was a good all-around effort.”
Titans then applied the brakes to Drysdale’s run chase as they have done so successfully the past few seasons.
Ron Peillon made a nice 57 from 65 balls
and Hayden Eddy chipped in with 25, but Maclean took 4/31 while Trevean (2/34) and Ryan Parkinson (2/36) played their roles for Armstrong Creek.
“They got themselves off to a decent start - Peillon played a really good innings,” Maclean said.
“He was really good for them and was a big wicket to get. It was a good all-around performance.Wewerealittlebitoffwiththe ball and in the field, so it was always good to come away with the win when we’re not playingcompletelythewaywewanttoplay.”
Anglesea also put aside the loss of key players during the off-season to record an impressive win against Queenscliff with a returning batter doing the most damage.
Sam Weight bludgeoned seven sixes on his way to a 70-ball 98 after playing in Sydney last season.
Luke Taylor made a 49-ball 47 and new coach Ty Norman chipped in with 35 from 30 as the Seas made an imposing 8/247.
Queenscliff had several players get healthystarts,suchasFrankMileto(51)and
Brendan Thom (37), but nobody was able to produce the match-winning innings that Weight played.
The Coutas all out for 188 with Ben Harcombe grabbing four wickets.
Barwon Heads’ slow bowlers once again proved difficult to get away with old stager JackoMallett(4/24),teenagerAngusMackie (2/23)andcoachDanDonaldson(2/9)doing their bit in dismissing Jan Juc for 108.
Max Melzer (37), Lewy Hyland (25) and Donaldson (23 not out) then peeled off the runs for the loss of just three wickets.
Barrabool won a thriller against newly promoted Inverleigh.
The Bulls made 6/130 batting first and looked headed for victory when Inverleigh was 8/82 and then 9/110 after Austin Haygarth made a gritty 29.
But Danny Midolo and a confident Murphy Walker got the Kookaburras to within four of victory before James Fisher (3/14) dismissed Midolo lbw for 24 to end the game. Hamish Craig also grabbed three wickets for Barrabool.
A1 GRADE
Barwon Heads 3/111 (M. Melzer 38, L. Hyland 25) def Jan Juc 108 (T. Kearney 26, Jacko Mallett 4/24, D. Donaldson 2/9)
Anglesea 8/247 (S. Weight 98, L. Taylor 47, T. Norman 35, L. Philp 2/24) def Queenscliff 188 (F. Mileto 51, B. Thom 37, L. Philp 31, B. Harcombe 4/34, L. Jacobs 2/24)
Armstrong Creek 7/203 (B. Robertson 55, A. Trevean 30no) def Drysdale 163 (R. Peillon 57, H. Eddy 25, D. Maclean 4/31)
Barrabool 6/130 (J. Jirik 27no, S. Stevens 25, D. Midolo 2/23) def Inverleigh 126 (A. Haygarth 29, J. Fisher 3/14, H. Craig 3/32)
Wallabies sound ominous warning with commanding win
By Justin Flynn
Wallington made an early statement with a commanding round 1 victory against Collendina when the 2025/26 Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade season got underway on Saturday October 4.
Runners-up last season, Wallington produced a nine-wicket victory in the eagerly awaited clash that turned out to be very lopsided.
Led by English import Billy Gravett, the Wallabies restricted the dangerous Collendina batting line-up to 9/127 from 40 overs.
Gravett took 4/17 from eight overs in a sign that he will continue to be one of the dominant fast bowlers in the comp.
Stan Grazotis made 53 and Corey Walter 23,butDaneWise-Graham(2/18)andShaun Biemans (2/20) both produced outstanding eight-over efforts.
The effort exceeded captain Mitch Sleeman’s cut-off of 160 as a par score.
“They’ve got some dangerous hitters,” he said. “Even (Richard) Brown towards the end of the innings can clear the fence so we’re always wary that they still could score quite quickly towards the end. But when you’ve got someone with Billy’s pace you can run through sides and also having the luxury with Colin Smith’s first eight going for something like 14 or 15 runs, but he picked up Corey’s wicket and that’s what set us on our way.”
Wallington chased the target down with ninewicketsand14overstosparetoreceive an early season percentage boost.
A2 GRADE
Wallington 1/129 (H. McIntosh 92no, N. Adamson 32) def Collendina 9/127 (S. Grazotis 53, C. Walter 23, B. Gravett 4/17, D. Wise-Graham 2/18)
Winchelsea 5/177 (S. Murdoch 73no, M. Simons 24no, C. Weidemann 2/26) def Ocean Grove 6/176 (S. Fankhauser 70, F. Long 44, S. Currie 3/22)
Portarlington 4/173 (C. Gourley 57, J. Baldi 59no, B. Toole 28, S. Anderton 2/20) def Newcomb 8/172 (S. Healey 65, T. Stewart 3/25, J. Tilders 2/28)
St Leonards 139 (N. Hallam 47, B. White 25, L. Campbell 3/26) def Surf Coast 9/138 (L. Campbell 30, A. Singh 28, W. Stovell 3/27)
Henry McIntosh picked up where he left off last season with a sparkling 92 not out from 89 deliveries and Nick Adamson played a stabilising role with 32 from 60.
The duo shared a 125-run partnership with Wallington ending the game on 1/128 despite Grazotis’ tight spell of 0/7 from five overs.
“Nick’s going to play an anchor role pretty much all year with Henry,” Sleeman said.
“We have pretty much a staggered role withSven(Burluraux)andJack(Davies),who are more technique batters and then also so Richie (Faust), Henry, Max (Roxburgh), Dane and Billy are sort of our pinch hitters
that were going to probably throw around the order throughout the year.”
If there was a negative in such a big win, only two Wallabies’ batters got to spend time at the crease, but it is a good problem tohaveandtheseasonisonlyonegameold.
St Leonards and Surf Coast played out a nailbiter with the Saints getting up by one run.
Needing four to win off the last ball, the Suns had dug themselves out of a hole chasing 140 for victory.
A hamstring injury to Harrison Ryan meant he had to hobble to the crease for the finalball,butwiththeaidofarunnerhitthe
ball behind square for two, leaving his side one run short of a tie.
Nick Hallam (47) top scored for the Saints earlier in the day while Lachie Campbell grabbedthreewicketsforSurfCoastagainst his old side.
Campbell also top scored for the Suns with 30 and Akashvir Singh got his team back into the game with 28, but the Saints held their nerve with Will Stovell’s seamers yielding 3/27 and Oscar Cutajar taking 1/10 fromeightoversinhisfirstgameasaSaints. Portarlingtonchalkedupawinagainstan improved Newcomb.
Shane Healey made 65 with Newcomb posting a competitive 8/172 while Tom Stewart started the season off well with three wickets for Port.
In reply, Jack Baldi made an unbeaten 59 and Cam Gourley 57 with the Demons getting the runs with six wickets and 17 deliveries in hand.
Winchelsea chased down a decent total against Ocean Grove to open the season in winning style. Grove made 6/176 batting first with Shaun Fankhauser (70) and Fletcher Long (44) playing well, sharing a 109-run second wicket partnership.
Shane Currie bowled well with the new ball to snare 3/22 for the Kookaburras. Winch skipper Shane Murdoch played a superb innings that ended on 73 not out and was there for the winning runs, which the Kookas got with five wickets and four deliveriestospare.CampbellSnookes’eight overs yielded just 13 runs while Connor Weidemann started his Ocean Grove journey with 2/26.
Henry McIntosh lofts this delivery down the ground during his innings of 92 not out. (Ivan Kemp)
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Left: Ben Robertson drives during his innings of 55 for Armstrong Creek. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 507749_21 Right: Troy Bott cuts behind point. 507749_18
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