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Another Cup run and won
While Geelong Cup day was spoiled by Mother Nature, the Melbourne Cup is also very popular locally despite showers and cool temperatures on Tuesday 4 November.
Many local businesses take the iconic first Tuesday in November instead of Geelong Cup day as the public holiday and if you add the Monday, it becomes an extra long weekend for some.
Jamie Melham became the first woman to win the Caulfield/Melbourne Cups double and only the second woman to win the Melbourne Cup since the great race’s inception in 1861 after Michelle Payne’s breakthrough win in 2015. However, you didn’t need to back Melham’s ride Half Yours in the big race to enjoy the day.
Parties and functions were held throughout the region, including Manor Suite Wine Bar at Oakdene Estate in Wallington. Pictured at the event enjoying some sparkling wine are Pamela Haynes, Dawn Shultz, Leonie Stevens, Kim Del Re and Gayle Vetrone, who looked absolutely glamorous.
For more pictures, see page 22.
Police stand-off
By Jena Carr
Geelong’s police were kept busy on the weekend and Cup day following a seven-hour stand-off with a Bell Park man ontopofaroadpolicingoperation.
OfficersattendedanaddressatBellPark’s McClelland Street at about 4.30pm on 4 November after calls of an alleged assault onawomanattheproperty.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said the 51-year-old man, Peter Banzic, had been chargedwithfalseimprisonment,unlawful assaultandcontraveningacourtorder.
“A man barricaded himself in the property and refused to comply with police directions,”theysaid.
“Officersnegotiatedwiththeman,andhe
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wastakenintocustodyabout11.30pm.”
Mr Banzic was remanded and appeared at Geelong Magistrates Court on Thursday 6November.
Across Greater Geelong, police detected 158 speeding offences over five days during Operation Furlong, targeting high-risk driving behaviour during the Melbourne Cupweekend.
Disqualified drivers were the second highestoffencerecordedinGeelong,with22 offences, followed by unregistered vehicles (19),drinkdrivers(12),anddisobeyingsigns orsignals(nine).
There were also seven drug drivers, seven unlicensed drivers, five impoundments, three seatbelt, three mobile phone and one cyclist offences recorded during the
operation.
In the Surf Coast police area, there were 70 speeding offences, five unregistered vehicles, four cases of disobeying signs or signals,andtwoimpoundmentsrecorded.
The operation also detected four drink drivers, three unlicensed drivers, two disqualified drivers, and one drug driver acrosstheregion.
Road Policing Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir said that more than 6600 offences were detected by Victoria Police across the state, with speeding accounting for79percent(2900)ofoffences.
“Time and time again, we continue to detectfartoomanypeopledisregardingthe road rules and taking unnecessary risks on ourroads,”hesaid.
“The message is simple; if you don’t speed, you won’t be fined, and we make no apologies for penalising people who take ridiculousrisksonourroads.
“Somuchofthisyear’sroadtraumacould have been avoided if motorists took more care and attention on the roads and obeyed the rules as they exist to keep all road users safe.
“Comingintotheendoftheyear,motorists can expect to see ongoing enforcement across the state’s roads, including some majorblitzestargetingimpaireddrivers.”
The statewide operation ran from 31 October to 4 November with a particular focus on speeding and impaired drivers, with police continuing to conduct road policingenforcementinhigh-riskareas.
Speed reductions for coast
Driverswillsoonbetravellingalittleslower across the Surf Coast Shire, with area-wide speedreductionscomingtotheregionearly nextyear.
Speed changes to 40km/h and 30km/h have been proposed for Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fairhaven and Moggs Creek through Surf Coast Shire Council’s latest speed review.
Councillor Leon Walker said speed changeswouldbeimplementedbyJunenext year following approval by the Department ofTransportandPlanning(DTP).
“Residents have consistently told us they
want safer streets where people can walk andcyclecomfortably,”hesaid.
“Community input has been central to this process; we wanted to hear how people use the local roads and how we can make themsaferforeveryone.
“It is great to see the results of this speed review...as these recommendations balance safety, accessibility and the unique characterofourcoastaltowns.”
Surf Coast Environment Group committee member Mat Hines raised concerns regarding speed limits across the Surf Coast during Surf Coast Shire’s 28
Octobercouncilmeeting.
Mr Hines said he was glad to see council considering area-wide speed reductions as 30km/h speed limits were “significantly safer” and had “almost zero impact on car-basedjourneytimes”.
“Reduced speed limits lead to lower vehicle emissions, resulting in improved public health and reduced environmental impact,”hesaid.
“They also make our streets safer for older pedestrians, reduce the risk of vehicle crashes,andencouragemorepeopletowalk andridebikesforshortjourneys.”
Good genes the secret to 100 says Jack
By Jena Carr
Good genes are what it takes to live to 100 according to Anglesea’s Jack Tucker, who celebrated the milestone last week.
Celebrations started with cake and three rounds of bowling as family, friends, Calvary Cordelia Grove staff and fellow residentsheldabirthdaypartyfortheRoyal Australian Navy veteran on 31 October. Mr Tucker said the milestone birthday felt “no different from any other day” and thathebelievedgoodgeneswerethekeyto
living a long life, as his mother lived to 101.
“It has been a good day, and I also won the bowling, which is great as I like to win, but I like to win playing fair,” he said.
“I once asked my doctor when I was probably about 97 or 98, and he was doing my annual medical assessment, whether I was going to live to 100, and he said, ‘if you’ve got the right genes, you will’, so I guess I have the right genes.”
Mr Tucker joined the Navy when he was 18 in 1944 and served two years during WWII, where he became a coder.
“Iwasacoder,whichmeantIwasputting outgoing signals into code to be sent off and decoding incoming signals that were in code,” he said.
“I met two of the nicest fellas that I spent pretty well most of my waking hours with because I was on what was called watch-keeping duties.
“We were the ones in the signal distributing office with signals coming in and going out...and we got along extremely well, and we kept in touch until they both passed away a couple of years ago.”
Phoebe Crockett steps up to represent Torquay
Phoebe Crockett is the new Torquay ward councillor,followingherformalacceptance oftherolefollowingacountbackthisweek.
The Greens-aligned candidate was elected to Surf Coast Shire Council during a second countback on 5 November to fill a vacancy left by Rebecca Bourke following herresignationinSeptember.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) declared Ms Crockett as the elected candidate for the position on 6 November, beating former Surf Coast Shire councillor MartinDuke.
Ms Crockett posted on her social media that she was looking forward to taking on the councillor role and that she was “ready togiveback”totheSurfCoast.
“I feel deeply honoured and privileged
to have been elected to the Surf Coast Shire council, and I’m thrilled to be able to represent the Surf Coast community,” she said.“Iadoreourcommunityspirit,creative energy, local businesses, wildlife, land and sea country, and I’m looking forward to contributing to making this wonderful placeevenbetter.
“I appreciate all of the work that the councillors have done in this term so far and am ready to join forces (to) work collaboratively with councillors, council staffandcommunitymembers.”
Eric Menogue was originally elected for the position during the first countback on 28 October, but did not return a written declaration to the VEC within the allocated 48-hourtimeframe.
Chief executive Robyn Seymour said improving the safety of vulnerable and unprotected road users was important for theshire.
“Council is considering speed limit reductionsinhighpedestrianareasinparts oftheSurfCoastShire,”shesaid.
“We intend to implement 30km/h and 40km/h area-wide speed zones in line with the (DTP) speed limit guidelines by June 2026.”
The speed review was informed by strong community feedback and a technical assessmentbyanindependentspecialist.
Creativity, determination and unstoppabledrivetookcentrestage at the Geelong Business Excellence Awards.
Twenty awards were presented to businesses, leaders and young entrepreneurs during the Geelong Chamber of Commerce event at Geelong Arts Centre on 30 October.
Geelong Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jeremy Crawford said he congratulated everyone who received an award, including AamirQutubforBusinessLeaderof the Year and David Greenwood for Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
“The Geelong Arts Centre embodiescreativityandexcellence, which perfectly aligns with the spirit of our awards that honour outstanding achievements and innovation,” he said.
Plumbing and environmental service Kennedys Group received two awards during the event, including Business of the Year and Advanced Manufacturing and Industry.
Youth and adolescent mental health organisation Psychs in Schools received the Safe and Healthy Business Award during the night.
“This award belongs to our team as they’re the reason the idea became a movement,” co-founder Jesse Diggins said.
“When we first trialled this model,wehadaquietbeliefitcould become something much bigger than us, and to see it now making a differenceinschoolsacrossVictoria is surreal.”
Geelong Arts Centre chief executive Rhys Holden said it was great to host Geelong’s business community for an “unforgettable night of celebrations”.
“TheiconicGeelongArtsCentreis a fitting stage to celebrate business excellence and recognise the spirit of creativity and resilience that drives our region forward,” he said.
Other awards included GMHBA with Employer of Choice, Quest Geelong Central with Best First Year, Surf Coast Women’s Health Group with Emerging Business, and The Q Train for Tourism and Hospitality.
Visit gbea.com.au/ winners-announced for more information and the full list of GeelongBusinessExcellenceAward winners.
Phoebe Crockett is the new Torquay Ward councillor. (Facebook)
Navy veteran Jack Tucker celebrated his 100th birthday last week. (Jena Carr) 514693_01
Vic Open to return in 2026
The Victorian Open golf tournament will again head to Barwon Heads next January with the state government confirming the venue for the four-day event.
The PGA Tour of Australasia and WPGA TourofAustralasiasanctionedprofessional tournament is an international golf event on the Official World Golf Rankings.
The Vic Open will be at 13th Beach Golf Links from Thursday 15 January to Sunday 18 January next year.
The Vic Open has been played at 13th Beach Golf Links since 2013.
The Open attracts players from all over the world and visitors from interstate and across Victoria and is supported through the state government’s Regional Events Fund.
“TheBellarineregionand13thBeachGolf Links will again host the Victorian Open in 2026 as we proudly continue to back this event through our Regional Events Fund,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
Generalmanagerof13thBeachGolfLinks Rob Hurley welcomed the announcement.
A day to shine blue for SIDS
By Matt Hewson
Geelong will shine blue today as the community rallies to raise funds and awareness for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in memory of River Waddell.
Schools, child care centres and businesses across the region are getting behindresearchfundingcharityRiver’sGift this week, taking part in its annual giving campaignShineBlue.
Participating organisations and communitymemberswillweartransferable sky blue heart tattoos on their hands on Friday, over the weekend or next week, with all proceeds going toward the continued development of a SIDS biobank and genetic researchattheUniversityofSouthAustralia.
The event marks the 14th anniversary of the passing of River Waddell, who died of SIDSattheageof4months.
In memory of their son Alexandra Hamilton and Karl Waddell founded River’s Gift, which is now the nation’s largest SIDS-specificnon-profitorganisation.
“River was with us for only 128 days… such a short life, but he’s left a legacy that is impacting the lives of others,” Ms Hamilton said. “I don’t want any other mother to have to wake to this nightmare; this is River’s gift to the world. By community coming together with us on November 7th and Shining Blue, it’ll make such a profound impact.”
MrWaddellsaidhewasthrilledtoseethe communitycomingtogethertoShineBlue.
“Fornearly13years,we’vebeensearching foranswersastowhyourhealthyandsafely sleptsonlosthislife,”hesaid.
“Genetic research could hold the key to thepuzzleandsavefuturelives.”
Visit riversgift.org to support SIDS research.
Made for more purpose
“The Victorian Open not only provides an up-close, world class sporting event, but boostsourregion’seconomyandshowcases the Bellarine to the world,” he said.
“The event has become one of Australia’s most distinctive and celebrated tournaments, bringing men and women together to compete on the same courses, at the same time, for equal prize money.
“We look forward to welcoming players, volunteers and spectators back to 13th Beach for another outstanding week of world-class golf.”
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Melonie Taylor, Karl Waddell and Robyn Robertson show off their Shine Blue tattoos. (Ivan Kemp) 515201_08
Queensland’s Sarah Yamaki Branch competing in the Vic Open at 13th beach Golf Links earlier this year. (Ivan Kemp) 454876_18
Highway upgrades finished
Major works are now complete at a key intersection along Surf Coast Highway, making it safer and easier for people to travel through Grovedale.
The Surf Coast Highway, Reserve Road and Felix Street intersection was upgraded with new traffic signals to improve safety for vehicles turning right out of side roads and for pedestrians crossing the road.
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the completed project would ensure smoother
and safer journeys between Geelong and the Surf Coast.
“The Surf Coast is a beautiful part of the world and we want to ensure that the road networks are safe and efficient for both locals and visitors,” she said.
The new traffic signals have been linked to the nearby Grovedale Country Fire Authority station to ensure safe and efficient access for emergency vehicles from Reserve Road.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Melissa Horne said the signals would also improve traffic flow across the region and
increase vehicle capacity during peak periods.
“This project will make it easier for local motorists to get home safely and access key services – keeping the Grovedale community connected,” she said.
The upgrade aimed to help reduce queuing in the middle of the dual highway and prevent vehicles from blocking traffic on Surf Coast Highway.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said that while major works are complete, ongoing works will continue at the intersection to improve public lighting
Starting conversations on the field
A Torquay hockey pitch will help inspire important conversations between players thanks to the work of a Wadawurrung artist.
Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch will feature artwork by Wadawurrung man Billy-Jay O’Toole when construction is completed next month.
Mr O’Toole said he was glad that the new pitch would feature the same artwork he had previously designed for Torquay Hockey Club’s jerseys during NAIDOC Week in 2022.
“It means we can start conversations about cultural stories and connections, and people can acknowledge the Country they’re on,” he said. “Given the artwork was completed for Torquay Tornadoes for NAIDOCWeek,anditnowgetstobepartof their home facility, it is really special.
“It’s also about providing further opportunities for people to ask questions, anditmightencourageotherstohaveFirst Nations designs in workplaces, sporting clubs and other community facilities.
“The U (in the artwork) between the spears and boomerang represents the strength of the men and women in a club whereallgendersarewelcome,andthebig U in the centre represents the hockey club as one big family.”
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney said it was great to see Wadawurrung talent featured “so prominently” at the new fields.
“His artwork will give everyone who visits the new hockey facilities a sense of welcome, pride and connection to Wadawurrung Country,” she said. “This is exactly what our investment in regional sports infrastructure is all about: backing community, inclusion and the stories that make places like Torquay so special.”
Works at the Banyul-Warri Fields started in April this year to deliver a new hockey pitch, sports lighting, electronic scoreboard, spectator shelter and seating, along with a new car park.
A vision of Geelong’s past and future across 88m
After three months of work, Geelong’s newestlarge-scaleartworkofficiallyopened lastweek.
The giant mural, stretching 88 metres across the exterior of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre on Smythe Street, depicts the connection between the region’s Wadawurrung history andthecommunity’scontinuingevolution.
Created by internationally-acclaimed artist Rone, who began his artistic journey as a graffiti stenciller in his teenage years, the mural features 14 local faces young and old, from three-year-old Asta Templeton to 88-year-oldKenMansfieldOAM.
Having already created major murals at the Powerhouse Station in North Geelong and Provenance Wines in Fyansford, Rone said it was “an honour to create a piece
that will be part of the future of a city that shapedme.”
“The people of the community inspire me most, their stories and what it means to them to be represented in their own
and perform a site clean-up.
“This upgrade is about keeping people safe and making it easier to get around, whether you’re heading to work, school or the coast,” she said.
Member for Corangamite Libby Coker said upgrades to the intersection would help reduce driver frustration, congestion and risky behaviour along the highway.
“These upgrades will make a real difference for families, businesses and emergency services travelling through Grovedale every day,” she said.
Lest we forget: we remember them
Remembrance day is on Tuesday 11 November.
Ceremonies and wreath laying serviceswillbeheldatseveralvenues across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Golden Plains.
Anglesea: 10.30am to 11.30am, Cameron Park, 1 Cameron Rd, Anglesea.
Barwon Heads: 10.50am to 11.45am, Hitchcock Avenue and Ozone Road, Barwon Heads.
Drysdale: 10.45am to 11.30am, Drysdale Cenotaph, corner of High Street and Princess Street, Drysdale. Post ceremony sausage sizzle refreshments on sale, provided by North Bellarine Rotary Club.
Geelong West: 10.30am to 11.30am, Cenotaph, Geelong West Town Hall, Pakington Street, Geelong West. The service will include Navy Cadets of TS Barwon, with music from the Geelong West Brass Band.
Lara: 10.15am to 11.15am, Lara RSL, 2 Rennie St, Lara.
community,”hesaid.
Victorian member for Geelong Christine Couzens represented the minister for regional development Jaclyn Symes at the officialopeningevent.
“The completion of the Nyaal Banyul Convention and Event Centre will help to ensure a strong future for Greater Geelong, one that builds upon the rich history and strong sense of community depicted in Rone’slatestworkofart,”shesaid.
TheprojectisfundedthroughtheGeelong City Deal, a $676 million investment from the Australian and Victorian governments andCityofGreaterGeelong.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj welcomed the “striking addition” to the development, saying he had admired the work of Rone for alongtime.
Norlane: march 9.20am starting in the service lane of Princes Highway (Melbourne Road) and Sparks Road. Service,10.55am,NorlaneRSL,29/30 Rose Avenue, Norlane. Point Lonsdale: march 8:40 am on the corner of Point Lonsdale Road and the Cenotaph. service 9am. Inverleigh: 10.30am to 11.05am, Inverleigh Cenotaph, corner of High StreetandRailwayStreet,Inverleigh. ServicewillfeatureguestspeakerDan Tehan MP. There will be a dedication and opening of the Veterans Memorial Interactive Pathway at InverleighRSLSub-Branchfollowing the ceremony from 11.30am to noon. Newtown: 10am to 10.30am, Moorak Park, 111 Noble Street, Newtown, specifically at the site of the City of Newtown War Memorial Cairn. Ocean Grove: 10.50am to 11.45am, OceanGrovePark,73/87TheAvenue, Ocean Grove.
Portarlington: 10.45am to 11.30am, The Cenotaph, Pier Street, Portarlington.
St Leonards: 9am to 9.30am, St Leonards Memorial Hall, 1342 Murradoc Road St Leonards. Torquay: 10.45am to 11.05am, Point Danger War Memorial, The Esplanade, Torquay.
Waurn Ponds: Service, Sunday 9 November, 10.45am, Waurn Ponds MemorialReserve,cornerCochranes Road and Waurn Ponds Drive. Winchelsea: 11am, Anzac Park, Winchelsea.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj, Christine Couzens MP, artist Rone and Alison Marchant MP at the official opening of the 88m long Nyaal Banyul mural. (Shannyn Higgins)
First Nations artist Billy-Jay O’Toole with his artwork, to be stitched into Banyul-Warri Fields Hockey Pitch. (Supplied)
QMF gets two more
Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) will be held for at least another two years, the state government announced this week.
The festival will celebrate its 27-year milestone this month, bringing the vibrancy of live music to the heart of one of Victoria’s most picturesque coastal towns.
The festival has been funded through the latest round of the state government’s $38 million Regional Events Fund.
“We’re extremely grateful for the support of the state government and Visit Victoria,” QMF director Claire Strickland
said.
“The Regional Events Fund is absolutely instrumental in enabling Queenscliff Music Festival to flourish, allowing us to showcase and celebrate music, creativity and community, while drawing visitors to our beautiful coastal region and strengthening Victoria’s live music scene.”
This year, more than 60 artists will perform across 10 stages and will attract visitors from interstate and across Victoria.
“We’re thrilled to support the Queenscliff Music Festival on our beautiful Bel-
larine Peninsula,” Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant said.
“Not only will it be an incredible spectacle, but will significantly boost our local economy.
“With an incredible line up of artists, hundreds of volunteers and much-loved community vibes, the Queenscliff Music Festival is a regional event our government is proud to support.”
This year’s QMF is from Friday 28 November to Sunday 30 November at Princess Park, Queenscliff.
Trees to light up Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire is getting more festive this year with five new Christmas trees coming to the region.
Five four-metre solar-lit Christmas trees will be installed across the Surf Coast this month to celebrate the festive season alongside colourful decorations, Surfy Santa visits, and community carols.
Mayor Mike Bodsworth said he was looking forward to seeing the new Christmas trees installed in Aireys Inlet, Winchelsea, Lorne, Torquay and Anglesea.
“With the warmer weather coming and the year winding down, it’s a fun time of the year to come together and share all that we love about living in the Surf Coast Shire,” he said.
“After hearing from locals keen for more festive fun, we’re helping the celebrations grow across the shire...and we’d love for those with Christmas house light displays to add them to our interactive map.
“We also want to see how everyone is getting into the spirit of things across the Surf Coast and hinterland, so we have an online photo competition with prizes up for grabs.”
People will be able to take a free photo with Surfy Santa during the shire’s festive season at Torquay Visitor Infor Centre on 6 December and Lorne Visitor Info Centre on 13 December.
Kids will also be able to drop off their letters for Santa at Torquay and Lorne Visitor Info Centres between 14 November and 18 December.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/SurfCoastSpirit for more information and Christmas events across the Surf Coast.
Cash Savage and the Last Drinks played to a packed Queenscliff Music Festival audience last year. (Ivan Kemp)
Running for men’s health
Torquay father and husband Ryan Mannix is an ambassador during this month’s Movember charity. Jena Carr spoke with him about the importance of men’s physical and mental health.
For Ryan Mannix, November is more than just an average month; it’s a time to reach out to your fellow man and grow conversations.
The Torquay man was training as a runner and participating in duathlons when his world was turned upside down following an accident in 2011.
“I was training for the world championships as a duathlete when I was hit by a motorbike and broke my hip in a few places,” he said.
“That sidelined me, which was upsetting as I was in really good form and I was hoping to do really well, so the rug was pulled out from under my feet.
“I had this whole identity as an athlete, and that was stripped away when the doctor said I couldn’t run, so...that was a darkperiodinmylifeandwasprobablythe hardest time in my life.”
Ryan has always used running as an outlet for his physical and mental health, and despite the accident disrupting his career as a professional runner representing Australia, he still takes the time to run.
“My dad would always go out for a run with his mates, and I found it was a really good social outlet in a way that was quite healthy,” he said.
“I felt that was a really healthy way to connect with my friends and have conversations, so I still look forward to those moments on the weekends when I run with my friends.
“I always feel really refreshed when I’m running and I’m able to talk about hard moments that I’m experiencing that week, and it’s really an outlet for my own mental health as well.”
Ryan knows the impact that poor mental health can have on men and their loved ones after losing a couple of friends to suicide, including a best friend at just 30 years old.
“Men tend to have this persona as being
stoic and macho, and that’s how it was when I grew up,” he said.
“Three in four suicides in Australia are men and a lot of men don’t tend to talk about their emotions and hold stuff in.
“These young guys (his friends) had so much life to give and so much ahead of them,buttheycouldn’tseethroughthefog of their experience.
“It was quite a sudden turn of events, whetheritwassomethinglikearelationship breakup or loss of job...and they isolated themselves in a short amount of time and then took their lives.”
Men are being encouraged to grow a moustache this month for Movember to help raise funds to help improve literacy, healthcare, prostate cancer outcomes and support for men’s health.
Peoplecanalsorunorwalk60kilometres in honour of the 60 men lost to suicide around the world every hour.
“The moustache is our rallying cry; it gets people talking, laughing, and acting, so every mo grown and every conversation sparked can save a life,” Movember co-founder Travis Garone said.
“Men’s health still isn’t enough of a priority and our healthcare systems often don’t meet men where they are, especially in rural and remote areas, and too many fall through the cracks.”
As a proud husband and father of a twoand-a-half-year-old,Ryansaidhefelt“very lucky to be a Movember ambassador” this year as he had been inspired by the charity for a while.
“Movember creates lots of conversation around mental health, men’s health, and programs that foster community and engagement, which is really helpful,” he said.
“Men are now talking about their experiences, emotions and hard times, not only their good times, and I think that’s a really positive change.
“Whenyou’renotalone,theweightcomes
When you’re not alone, the weight comes off your shoulders a little bit, so... don’t be shy to say hello and start a conversation with a male this year
- Ryan Mannix
off your shoulders a little bit, so...don’t be shy to say hello and start a conversation with a male this year.
“Men’s health affects everyone, and it’s not just about men, so if you’ve got a male in your life, it’s always a great opportunity to reach out and start that conversation.
“Some of the most stoic males have also been the ones to stand up and share how they’refeelinginthemoment,orhavebeen the ones that say hello first or are often the ones that ask their friends first.
“It’s only once a year that I have a moustache, so it’s a conversation starter, and the idea of making conversations accessible for people and creating change in the world of men’s health is important.”
Ryan turned to yoga and meditation following his accident to help heal his body and mind, which is something he aims to bring with him into his ambassaor role.
“When I started yoga a decade or so ago, there weren’t many men at all doing yoga, but now I’m seeing more men come in,” he said.
“They not only benefit from the experience of stretching and feeling mobile, but also receive some peace of mind, which is the biggest bang for your buck with yoga and meditation.
“I took up meditation and yoga to rehab my body and make my mind a bit stiller andquieter,soIfeltthatitwashelpful,and it’s good to see a lot more men doing yoga these days.”
Reach out to people around you and know that you are not alone, are some key pieces of advice Ryan has for people who may be struggling with their mental or physical health.
“If you feel overwhelmed or isolated, therearelotsofpeopleouttherethatwould love to wrap their arms around you,” he said.
“To be able to talk about it can be a really good release and outlet where you can connect with other people who are experiencing the same stuff.
“There are so many people out there, whether they’re people that know you or not, that want to help, and I think we can lose track of that to the point where we think we’re doing it all on our own.
“It can feel quite crowded and isolated, buttherearesomanypeopleouttherewho want to help...and if you’re going through something, it’s good to know that people want to be there to support you.”
Visit movember.com for more informationortoparticipateinMovember, and, if this article has raised any concerns, helpisavailablebycallingLifelineon1311 14 or MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78.
Torquay’s Ryan Mannix is a Movember ambassador. He’s pictured below with his daughter Bella. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 514311
Finger on the Pulse
While Rob Cameron is now a veteran radio presenter, he is passionate about newcomers taking on the role.
Cameron is well known throughout the region for his Front Page show on community radio station 94.7 The Pulse and is excited about the influx of new talent at the station where more than 20 people a year undertake the Intro to Broadcasting course.
Rob makes a point of inviting the new graduates onto his show to get a feel for the way it works and he is particularly
proud of Georgia Kostadinoff and her interview last week with Liam Hair on living with autism.
“It is so important,” Cameron said.
“These are stories that need to be told. They inspire others and it fills me with pride to listen to it.”
From July 2025, The Pulse has operated as an independent incorporated association, staffed overwhelmingly by volunteers, and is facing new challenges.
A week-long Pulse Radiothon from 10 to 16 November is aiming to increase
funding for the station and raise awareness of community radio and will begin with a party in the studios at 68-70
Little Ryrie Street on Friday 7 November with live music from Mt Pleasant, Stonni and Karyn Bourne. The party is free for subscribers or $20 for nonsubscribers.
“I love listening to people and am excitedaboutthemagicofwhycommunity radioworks,”Cameronsaid.“Ourpurpose is to guide the next generation.”
Go to 947thepulse.com for more information.
Four bins working well
The four-bin system is helping change the way Surf Coast Shire residents manage their waste, according to a recently released waste report card.
The report found that more than 70 per cent of all residential waste is being diverted from landfill through the four-bin system.
Councillor Adrian Schonfelder said it was important that waste was put in the correct bins to reduce the impact on landfill and the environment.
“Our community has made great progress in sorting their household rubbish and recycling to reduce the amount we are sending to landfill,” hesaid. “Wehavesomeofthelowest contamination rates in the region, with one per cent contamination in ourFOGO(foodorganicsandgarden organics) and glass-only bins.
“This means almost everyone is putting the correct items in these bins; however, regular audits show that more than half of what’s going into red bins could actually be recycled or composted. All food belongs in the FOGO bin and every peel, crumb and core counts...as it is turned into nutrient-rich compost, helping to grow more food and close the loop on waste.”
The report compiled data from the last 12 years and tracked the tonnes of waste collected from each bin type.
The latest bunch of graduates from the Intro to Broadcasting course at 94.7 The Pulse. Inset: Presenter Rob Cameron. (Supplied)
Huge CBD crowds
By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM
Geelong City Market has been an absolute triumph in its first two weeks, attracting thousands of visitors and breathing new lifeintoourCBD.
I was thrilled to join the crowds on 25 October as Little Malop Street central bustled with shoppers, a colourful array of freshproduceandgreatvibes.
The smell of char grills and street food drifting across Little Malop Street and the chatter and live music combined to create awonderfulatmosphere.
The City’s analysts recorded more than 10,000 visitor movements for the opening market – that’s an average of more than 1000 people crowding the square every hour.
I’ve long been hugely passionate about hosting a market in our CBD – but even I couldn’t have predicted the incredible turnoutfortheopeningevent.
Even more excitingly, the follow up market attracted almost as many people, with our team recording 8730 visitor movementsonSaturday2November.
The buzz and excitement around inaugural events can often draw a large crowd, but when I attended the second market last Saturday, the crowds looked justasbig.
So, while it’s still early days, it looks like the Geelong City Market is no ‘flash in the pan’–it’sheretostay.
Andit’slittlewonderthemarkethasbeen so popular – with 40 different stalls selling
fresh seafood, delicious pastries, bright red tomatoes, colourful flowers, delectable preservesandsomuchmore,there’splenty todelighteveryone.
The vendors were the stars of the show, providing an incredible array of products enticingpeopletovisitand,asimportantly, stayinourCBD.
The Geelong City Market showcases these local producers and what they can offer,whileprovidingahugeboostfortheir sales.
In the first market roughly half of vendors either sold out completely or sold
out on specific product lines, with several underestimating just how big the crowds wouldbe.
Some, like Two Tins Patisserie, had queues several dozen people long all day untiltheysoldout.
But the market’s not just benefitting the stallholders – local traders are also getting asubstantialboost.
Bars, restaurants and eateries were packed across Little Malop Street, with shops in Market Square and the surrounding area reporting substantial increasesinsalesandfoottraffic.
I received overwhelmingly positive feedback from retailers, with many comparing their trade that day to the week priortoChristmas.
Even traders as far as Yarra Street were gettingboost.
Tomorrow it’s all happening again with a mix of new and returning of stalls, and emerging Geelong singer-songwriters Holly Droomer and Dani Segedinski performingliveontheForteBuskersstage.
At Nisbets Kitchen, join Simon Toohey for masterclasses with breadmaking maestro and fellow former Masterchef Theo Loizou and ‘School Lunch Box dad’ George Georgievski making his beloved Biscoffyoghurtdoughnuts.
Will you come to the next Geelong City Market and see what all the excitement’s about?
Bring the family or friends, grab a bite to eat, browse the high-quality produce and products and, most of all, support Geelong’s amazing producers and traders inrevitalisingourCBD.
For more information visit geelongcitymarket.com.au
City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj. (Supplied)
Supporting local mastheads
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and trust in institutions is under pressure, public interest journalism remains one of the last safeguards of accountability and community cohesion.
Across Victoria it is the local masthead in print and online that turns up to council meetings, scrutinises public decisions, documents community life and ensures local voices are heard.
A landmark Deakin University study has confirmed that the Victorian government’s weekly advertising commitment to regional and rural mastheads has been a highly successful and internationally regarded policy model, giving publishers the stability to invest in journalism, retain staff and strengthen their civic role.
The research surveyed 85 Victorian Country Press Association mastheads and found that almost four in five publishers say the policy has provided the confidence needed to sustain and grow their newsroom investment, helping ensure communities remain informed and connected.
The report makes clear that government messaging delivered through trusted local outlets remains vital to healthy democratic participation. As the authors explain: “Public notices and essential information should be delivered through reliable local media channels that function as a journal of public record, because this is fundamental to democratic participation”.
Star News Group managing director Paul Thomas said the Victorian government deserved enormous credit for its leadership in this space.
“Victoria did something no other government had the courage or foresight to do,” Mr Thomas said. “It recognised that public interest journalism is civic infrastructure and backed it with a stable, practical and world-leading model. Other states are now following Victoria’s lead because the results speak for themselves.
“When a masthead is properly supported, in print and online, accountabil-
New gforce chief welcomed
By Matt Hewson
Locally-basedemploymentandrecruitment organisation gforce will welcome a new boss as it begins delivering a new federal program.
Robyn Stevens will commence as the community organisation’s new chief executive on 10 December, a month after gforce begins delivering the Inclusive Employment Australia program as a specific cohort provider for young people.
Ms Stevens comes to the position with 15 years of experience in local government leadership roles, including five years as executive director of Community Life at the City of Greater Geelong and eight years as Aged and Family manager at Surf Coast Shire.
She said she was “honoured” to join the gforce team.
“Gforce has such a strong reputation in the Geelong and Ballarat communities built
metropolitan fringe areas, where mastheads play the same role as their regional counterparts but are not currently covered by the commitment.
“Growth corridors such as Berwick, Cranbourne, Wyndham and Brimbank are now the size of major regional cities,” Mr Thomas said.
“These residents depend on their local masthead in print and online for trusted information about planning decisions, council accountability, emergency updates and civic life, yet they fall outside the current policy even though the democratic need is identical.
“Victoria has shown leadership by creating the strongest regional news model in the country. The logical next step is extending that certainty to metropolitan fringe communities whose population growth means they now function exactly like regional centres.”
The Deakin report concludes that mandated advertising remains the most stable, efficient and effective way for government to support public interest journalism, far more reliable than short-term grants or piecemeal schemes.
ity thrives, participation increases and communities remain connected to the decisions that shape their lives.
“TheDeakinreportshowsthatVictoria has built a model that strengthens public interest journalism and gives communities confidence that trusted information will continue to be available.”
The study also highlights a growing policy gap in Melbourne’s fast-growing
Mr Thomas said ensuring the policy evolved with population growth was the key to safeguarding journalism for the next generation.
“If the aim of the policy is to strengthen democracy and ensure credible public information reaches communities, then it should follow where communities are expanding. Metro-fringe Victorians deserve the same access to trusted mastheads in print and online as rural and regional Victorians.”
to 11.00am. Details: geelong.link/Events
over decades through the dedication and commitment of so many passionate people,” Ms Stevens said.
“It is an exciting time to join gforce to build on this strong foundation and to lead the organisation in this next stage of its strategy”
Bill Mithen, gforce chair, said the organisation was “delighted” to welcome Ms Stevens to the role.
“She brings with her considerable experience in the local community and strong leadership attributes, and we are confident that she will take gforce from strength to strength as we enter a new era following the recent merger with MEGT,” Mr Mithen said.
“On behalf of the entire gforce board, I would like to congratulate Robyn on her appointment.”
Mr Mithen also thanked outgoing chief executive Keith Baillie, who he said had done “an extraordinary job” as the organisation’s leader over the past six years.
STAY AT HOME LONGER
Did you know that we are a provider of support at home services? Once you have a support at home package, we can assist with:
›Domestic assistance
›Personal care
›In-home respite care
›Home maintenance
›Meals on Wheels.
For more information, scan the QR code or phone Community Care on 03 5272 4555. Our Community Care team are here to help.
Professor Kristy Hess from Deakin University undertook a study into regional media with colleague Alison McAdam.
Robyn Stevens will begin as gforce’s new CEO this December. (Supplied)
CELEBRATING SENIORS
The ‘angels’ in healthcare
Trust the “angels” of healthcare to live the way you want with Just Better Care.
Rosalie Endrei said the specialist home-aged and disability care support serviceprovidedmanyservicestohelpher andherhusband,Les,agegracefullyinthe comfort of their home.
“Wehavebeenabletogetlotsofsupport for Les through Vision Australia via Les’s Home Care Package,” she said.
“Les has macular degeneration (an eye disease that causes vision loss). Just Better Care paid for this little gadget called a MyEye Pro and it works very well.
“We found that everyone here is just lovely.Everyonethatwe’vebeenincontact with have that special care for us and I
hate to think about where we’d be without them.”
LessaidJustBetterCarewasanexcellent resource and helped him with his mental and physical health.
“You’ve got the charm of a new organisation, and they have people lookingtomakethingsbetter…andIthink thatitiswonderfultohavesomanyangels working here,” he said.
To start your Just Better Care journey, call 03 5222 1518, email mailge@ justbettercare.com or visit the caring team at their office at Level 1 114a Mt Pleasant Road in Belmont. Visit justbettercare. com/Geelong for more information
Empowering families with care
There are many things that make Empowering Supports special and a commitmentfromadedicatedteamisone that stands out.
Empowering Supports is passionate about giving families in Greater Geelong theopportunitytolivewithindependence, dignity, and confidence by providing personalised disability, NDIS, and aged care services built on compassion, respect and trust.
By having a small to medium team, it allowsthefabulousEmpoweringSupports staff to genuinely listen and communicate with their clients.
You will get to know the staff, and they will get to know you. Building that trust and rapport makes support more meaningful.
Team members pride themselves
on being approachable, reliable, and community-focused. Families trust them because they listen, adapt, and deliver support that fits into real life.
Empowering Support is more than just a disability support service. The promise is simple - to empower individuals and families to live easier, more fulfilling lives by focusing not only on the client, but also their families.
Step 1 is to listen and to get to know you and your goals.
Step 2 is about building a flexible plan that fits your lifestyle and your funding. Step 3 is to check in regularly and adapt services to grow with you.
Contact Empowering Services on empowering.dss.26@gmail.com or 0493 793 184.
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Homes that ‘stand the test of time’ at Bellarine Springs
There’s a real buzz in the air at Bellarine Springs as the last stage of new homes under construction nears completion.
Asyoudriveintothevillage,aselectionof beautiful new homes are already on show with the final homes due for completion in early2026.
This is the final stage of brand-new homes under development at Bellarine Springs and it’s your last chance to secure your choice of home design and location –this is your opportunity to find your dream retirementhome.
Pinnacle Living chief executive and developer of Bellarine Springs Geoff Reeve saysthereisnocompromisewhenitcomes to the quality build of the homes at the village.
“I have an absolute commitment to buildingbeautifultimelesshomesthatwill standthetestoftime,”hesays.
“The homes at Bellarine Springs are well-designed quality builds with many architectural design elements and premium finishes that elevate the living environment.
“Our residents are always telling us how proud they are to live here in a low-maintenance well-built home that continues to look good year after year. For many of our residents, this is their final independent living home and they deserve to have the very best in their retirement years.”
Bellarine Springs has been part of the Bellarine Peninsula lifestyle for nearly 10 years and here’s 10 good reasons why our community is the perfect place to call home:
1. Perfectly positioned: Bellarine Springs enjoysapremiumpositiononthepeninsula. Our village is built on gentle elevated land withsweepingvistasoverlookingthebay.
2. Stunning homes: architecturally designed with unique features and ‘real home’ construction. Quality interiors with stone benchtops, premium appliances and stylishfinishes.
3. Low-maintenance living: We take care of streetscapes and front gardens so you don’thaveto.
4. Peace of mind: 24/7in-housemonitored personal alert system for your safety and wellbeing.
5. Resort-style community centre: Pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, library, function spacesandmore.
6. Outdoor lifestyle: Bowling green, tennis and pickleball court, community garden, walking paths, wetlands and even caravan andboatparking.
7. Community bus: Complimentary trips toshops,servicesandlocalattractions.
8. Always something to do - An abundant calendar of events, activities, and special interestgroups.
9. Family values: A warm, welcoming, family-owned retirement village where everyonebelongs.
10: 10outof10
Good value, quality build and an established community of like-minded people.BellarineSpringsticksalltheboxes. Be among the first to view the final new homes now available at Bellarine Springs withaspecialVIPOpenWeekfrom17to21 November.
For more information and to register your interest for the Open Week at Bellarine Springs, contact Fiona Olin on 03 5253 0111 or email folin@ pinnacleliving.com.au
Register your interest for the 17 to 21 November Open Week at Bellarine Springs. (Pictures: Supplied)
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Smile brighter with Affordable Denture Clinic in East Geelong
Achieve a confident, radiant smile with the expert care of the team at Affordable DentureClinic,nowwelcomingpatientsat theirnewlocationinEastGeelong.
With more than a decade of dedicated service, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of dental solutions, including full andpartialdentures,custommouthguards andimplant-retaineddentures.
Led by owner and seasoned dental prosthetistJasonDemko,whobringsmore than30yearsofexperiencetothefield,the clinic has recently opened its doors at 306 MyersStreet,EastGeelong.
Jasonandhisskilledteamarecommitted to helping you discover the best options to achieveyouridealsmile.
Staying abreast of the latest advancements in dental prosthetics, Jason integratesmoderntechniquesandsystems intoeveryaspectofhiswork.
Notably, Affordable Denture Clinic is the only practice in Geelong and the surroundingdistrictauthorizedtoprovide and manufacture Valplast denturesflexible, metal-free options that come with anunbreakablelifetimeguarantee.
Jason and his team pride themselves on delivering personalised care in a welcomingenvironment.
“We are a family-owned business committed to providing highly personalised services to each individual,” Jasonsays.
The new East Geelong clinic stands as a testament to years of dedication, aiming to offer clients the very best in denture care.
Jason acknowledges that this achievement wouldn’t have been possible
without the unwavering support of his loyalclientsandthebroadercommunity. To make denture care more accessible,
Affordable Denture Clinic offers flexible payment options through Afterpay and DentiCare.
Jason Demko with patient Eddie Fraser.
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Only eight brand-new homes remain at Bellarine Lakes
With only eight brand-new homes remaining in the final release, now is the perfect time to see why so many are choosing to call Bellarine Lakes Country Clubhome.
Explore our collection of beautifully refurbished and brand-new two- and three-bedroom homes, including the impressive Eden Beach design, which offers 21 square metres of stylish, low-maintenanceliving.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, open-plan living, a double garage, and extensive outdoor entertaining,thishomeismadeforcomfort andconnection.Thecontemporarykitchen, complete with stone benchtops, ample storage, and premium appliances, sets the toneforeffortlessmodernliving.
The stunning Belford Waters home features two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own beautifully appointed private ensuite. The master suite includes a spacious walk-in robe, creating the perfect retreatforcomfortandstyle.
Designed for those who love to entertain, the modern kitchen showcases premium 40mm stone benchtops, abundant storage with sleek soft-close drawers, and high-quality appliances - combining functionalitywithsophistication.
Enjoythefreedomofresort-stylefacilities rightonyourdoorstep.Residentshaveaccess toanenviablerangeofamenitiesincluding a private golf course, four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated pool, outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining, and a beautifully appointed clubhouse featuring a cinema, billiards, craft room, library, medical suite, andevenindoorcarpetbowls.
Perfectly positioned just minutes from the beach and only 7km from Geelong’s CBD, Bellarine Lakes Country Club offers morethanjustahome-it’salifestyle.Here, relaxation, recreation, and community cometogetherinoneexceptionalsetting.
Open day at Barwarre Gardens
Discover the welcoming lifestyle at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village in Marshall, where comfort, connection and communitycometogether. Designed for independent over-55s, the village features thoughtfully designed homes set among beautifully maintained gardens, creating a peaceful and inviting environmenttoenjoylifeatyourownpace. Enjoy access to a community centre, bowling green, walking paths and a wide rangeofsocialactivities–orsimplyrelaxin theserenesurroundings.
With local shops, cafes, medical services and public transport close by, everyday
livingisbotheasyandconvenient.
Whether sharing a morning coffee with neighbours,joiningahobbygroup,orsimply enjoying a quiet moment in the garden, there are always opportunities to connect andfeelpartofavibrantcommunity.
We warmly invite you to experience Barwarre Gardens for yourself at our Open Day on Sunday 16 November from 10am to 2pm. Take a tour of our homes, meet residents,andseefirsthandwhatmakeslife heresowelcoming.
To learn more, visit barwarregardens.com.au
Bellarine Lakes: Live the resort style living every day with a private golf course, walking tracks, hairdressing salon, swimming
do as much or as little as you like.
Relax in the serene surroundings at Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village. (Supplied)
The Guide
PICK OF THE WEEK
MAIGRET
ABC TV, Friday, 8.35pm
Whether your memories of fictional French detective Jules Maigret feature Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Gérard Depardieu or even Rowan Atkinson, this modern British adaptation offers an enticing update for Georges Simenon’s iconic character. This time, Benjamin Wainwright (pictured, Belgravia:TheNextChapter) brings a deadpan sense of humour to his Maigret, a relatively young chief inspector who prefers not to play by the rules of the Parisian police. In Friday’s premiere, he’s tasked with investigating a series of bank robberies, but instead is drawn to the murder that his colleague Foulon (Jack Deam) is working on. He decides to juggle both cases, racing to solve them before he gets himself fired.
Friday, November 7
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
HONG KONG GOURMET
SBS Food, Sunday, 8pm
WITH JUSTINE SCHOFIELD
Home to an eclectic mix of individuals and cultures from all over the planet, Hong Kong is a truly global city, with the culinary scene to match. The latest destination for MasterChefAustraliaalum Justine Schofield (pictured) has everything from iconic street food at night markets, timeless cafes where East meets West, Michelin-starred eateries and traditional Cantonese dining. It’s lucky this one is airing after dinnertime – it’s not one to watch on an empty stomach. Schofield begins her adventure with sizzling seafood stir-fries at a legendary diapaidong(open-air street food stall) before yum cha at Man Wah and a visit to Ozone, the highest rooftop bar in the world.
SOCCER: A-LEAGUE MEN
10 Drama, Saturday, 4.30pm
ANNABEL CRABB’S CIVIC DUTY
ABC TV, Monday, 8.30pm
Every three years, Australians make their way to the local primary school, church or community centre to line up, number a couple of slips of paper and scoff down a sausage in bread – civic duty done. But there’s a lot more to our democracy than what goes down on election day. In this informative threepart series, Annabel Crabb (pictured) explores the more unique aspects of our electoral system, with help from politicians, experts, journalists and even some former PMs. In Monday’s premiere, “Fairness”, Crabb examines the preferential voting system and the distinctly Australian invention of an independent, permanent election authority. It’s more fun than it sounds.
For reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City and premiers Auckland FC, the first three rounds of this season have almost been a warm-up for Saturday’s dynamite derbies. Each faces their fiercest rivals (Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix respectively) in an unmissable double-header. Auckland managed to top the table in their first season, coming out ahead of their neighbours in all three of their matches. While the Kiwi rivalry is just getting started, the Melbourne clash has a long and storied history, with the crowd antics almost as electric as what unfolds on the pitch. The action is live from Sky Stadium at 5pm, before Andy Harper and Robbie Thomson (both pictured) call the 50th Melbourne Derby from AAMI Park at 7.35pm.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Cancer Killers. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGaw, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 QI. (PGals, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis supercharges veggie soil.
8.35 Maigret. (Premiere, M) Maigret must choose between his sense of justice and his career when a burglar is found murdered.
9.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
10.00 Crime Night! (PG, R)
10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Silent Witness. (Mad, R)
12.15 Rage New Music.
(MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Why Cities Flood. (PGa)
8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG, R) Nick Knowles explores Death Valley.
9.25 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG, R) A look at the Amazon’s ancient civilisations.
10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 11.55 Rogue Heroes. (Mlv, R) 2.05 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 3.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl, R) 12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) 1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 DW The Day. 12.15pm Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. 1.20 The Bee Whisperer. 2.10 A Fork In Australia. 3.10 Bamay. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Women Who Rock. 9.35 Sex Unlimited. 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.25 Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22. 1.05am Letterkenny. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. 1.00 DVine Living. 1.30 Weekender. 2.00 House Of Wellness. 3.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 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 The Yorkshire Vet. 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 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Love. (2021, G, R) Rachel Bles, Stephen Huszar. 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,R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Crowded Continent. (PG) Presented by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv, R) A federal agent returns to his home town. Eric Bana, Matt Nable. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
9GEM (81, 92)
TEN (5, 10)
(R)
The Dog House UK. (Premiere, PGa) Breeze the American bulldog meets Charlotte.
House Hunters Australia. (R) Newlyweds must decide between inner-city Sydney and suburban North Shore for their first home. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Bruce Springsteen. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Howard Hughes. (1977, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Secret Life Of The Auction House. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Cold Sweat. (1970, M) 12.35am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966) 3.30 Danger Man. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.
10 COMEDY (52, 11)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. 11.55 MOVIE: Mama Africa. (2011, PG) 1.30pm Art From The Heart. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.20 The Shaman’s Apprentice. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: Yolngu Boy. (2001, M) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Behaviour. (2023, MA15+) 11.05 Nula. 11.35 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. Midnight Cultural Connections Immersion Festival. 1.00 It Takes A Village. 3.00 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. 5.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
7MATE (64, 73)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 10.55 Bananas In Pyjamas. 11.10 Mister Maker Around The World. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.45pm Vida The Vet. 2.15 Thomas And Friends. 2.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.05 Play School. 3.55 Stan Can. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 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. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 11.25 Ghost Hunters. 12.25am The Vampire Diaries. 2.15 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+) 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 LEGO City Adventures. 4.50 Hop. 5.10 Booba. 5.30 Late Programs. 6am The Fishing Show By AFN. 7.00 Fishy Business. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 NFL Tailgate. Noon NFL. NFL. Week 10. Denver Broncos v Las Vegas Raiders. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 TBA. 9.15 MOVIE: Contraband. (2012, Mdlv, R) 11.30 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick. (2004, M) 2am Surveillance Oz. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 9. Las Vegas Raiders v Jacksonville Jaguars. Replay.
9GO! (82, 93)
10 DRAMA (53, 12)
6am Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 10.25 Brother’s Keeper. (2021, Malv, Kurdish, Turkish) Noon Blue Jean. (2022, Malns) 1.50 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PGav) 4.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PGals) 6.35 Enigma. (1982) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+v, R) Tom Hanks. 11.40 Rendition. (2007, MA15+av) 1.55am Platoon. (1986, MA15+alv) 4.00 Long Story Short. (2021, Ml) 5.40 The Movie Show.
Saturday, November 8
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. (PG, R) 1.30 Maigret. (M, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story: It’s My Party – Kirsha Kaechele. (Final, R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (PG, R) Looks at the 2005 Cronulla race riots.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Final, PG) Chaos ensues at Humphrey and Martha’s wedding.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) Mackenzie investigates when a mine owner is found dead in his locked bedsit.
9.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, MA15+l, R) Cheryl and Alice discover that in order to really challenge Rob, they will have to stop playing by the rules.
10.30 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.45pm We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 10.55 Travel Quest. (R) 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.25 France 24. 12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. Sydney Olympic FC v Moreton City Excelsior FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 5. South Melbourne FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC. 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Royal Homes: Bagshot Park. (PG) A look at the royal residence Bagshot Park.
8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. Autumn descends on the estate.
9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Sanyo Shinkansen routes.
10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (Ma, R)
11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)
2.50 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 12.50pm Curse Of Oak Island. 2.30 A Fork In The Road. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Eddie Murphy: Hollywood’s Black King. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. 11.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Nula. 2.25 Black Angels. 3.25 Tales From The Daly. 3.45 The First Inventors. 4.35 Homesteads. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.05 Amplify. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Friday The 13th. (1980, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Under The Cherry Moon. (1986, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.35pm The Heartbreak Kid. (1993, Mls) 2.25 Spitfire. (2018, PGa) 4.15 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PGals) 5.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 8.30 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, Mav) 10.20 Bang Gang (A Modern Love Story) (2015, MA15+adlns, French) 12.10am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Charity Raceday. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel.
8.00 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum.
11.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mv, R) An astronaut crash lands on prehistoric Earth. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt.
1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv) One of Mary’s charges is involved in an accident.
2.00 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 Hornby: A Model Empire. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Charity Raceday. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 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 Animal Rescue. 2.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Nitro Champs. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Finals Series. 9.15 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Far From Home. (2019, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)
7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A woman and her policeman boyfriend’s romantic cruise is interrupted when a computer genius disables the ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.
9.55 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+lv, R) A Detroit cop encounters corruption. Steven Seagal, Isaiah Washington.
11.50 Next Stop. (R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R)
1.30 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Third Test. England v Australia.
3.30 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.
12.30pm MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 2.10 MOVIE: The Brigand Of Kandahar. (1965, PG) 3.50 MOVIE: Fire Over Africa. (1954) 5.30 MOVIE: Foreign Intrigue. (1956, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Bank Of Dave. (2023, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Soccer. English Premier League. Nottingham Forest v Manchester United. Replay. 4.00 Hot Wheels. (Final) 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.25 MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. (2013, M) 11.10 The Winter King. 12.15am Love Island Games. 2.45 Late Programs.
TEN (5, 10)
6am Morning Programs.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) A woman with too many items wants to sell her house. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) Every second counts as multiple first responders, including police and fire, are dispatched after a suicidal patient phones in a bomb threat. Crews come under pressure on a busy St Patrick’s Day. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 11.15 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Ada and Aurora rush to stop Marian. 12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Sunday, November 9
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
(8, 9) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 8. 4.00 Gold Stars: The Story Of FIFA World Cups. (Premiere) 5.10 Freedom Is A Verb. (PG) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw, R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.
8.50 The Forsytes. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.
9.45 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mals, R) Drag queens travel across the Australian desert. Guy Pearce. 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Rage Closer. (R) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Super Monsters. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Amazon Adventure. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.05 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 JFK: One Day In America: Manhunt. (M) 8.25 The Castle: Rebuilding History. Looks at the rejuvenation project of Norwich Castle. 9.45 Watergate High Crimes In The White House. (Mas, R) Documents the Watergate scandal.
11.25 Ancient Superstructures. (R)
12.25 MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PGal, R) Laura Dern, Klaus Ackermann, Simon Angus. 2.00 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R) 4.15 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. 12.15pm Seeking Fire. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. (Final) 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 12.25am Forbidden History. 1.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Behind Behani. (PGal, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 8.30 The Girl Who Caught A Killer. (Premiere, MA15+av) Looks at the tale of Rachel Watts, who at sevenyears-old, miraculously survived being abducted, assaulted and left for dead. 11.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Janine Balding. 12.30 MOVIE: Secrets By The Shore. (2022, Mav, R) Christina DeRosa. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
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 Rugby League. 2026 Men’s World Cup Qualifier. Cook Islands v South Africa. 1.30 Rugby League. Women’s Pacific C’ships. Final. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific C’ships. Final. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas) 8.20 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.20 9News Late. 9.50 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Bianca Devins. (MA15+al) A woman in upstate New York is murdered. 10.50 Mobsters. (Madv) 11.45 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mlv, R) 12.35 World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
(5, 10)
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Chef’s Garden. 10.00 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy. (PGa, R) 1.00 Wheel Of Fortune. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 8. Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Return, PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Kate’s renovation plans are derailed by a treasure hunt for Joon’s lost gold. 9.00 NCIS: Tony & Ziva. (Premiere, Mlv) With their family in danger, a couple must find out who is behind a nefarious cyber-attack. 10.00 Matlock. (PGl, R) Matty helps Olympia. 11.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Milwaukee Mile. H’lights. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman. (1989, PG) 10.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Heathrow. Midnight Harry’s Practice. 12.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Getaway. Noon MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) 1.55 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.50 MOVIE: Ice Cold In Alex. (1958, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, M) 10.45 Major Crimes. 11.45 MOVIE: Sweeney! (1977, M) 1.45am MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 3.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 1.30 Cricket. WBBL. Heat v Renegades. 5.00 Cricket. WBBL. Thunder v Hurricanes. 8.30 Cricket. WBBL. Scorchers v Sixers. Midnight Blokesworld. 12.30 Border Security. 1.30 NFL.
Monday, November 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.25 Annika. (Ma, R) 12.00
ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 2.55
QI. (PGls, R) 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story: His Brilliant Careers (Update) – Sam Neill. (R)
8.30 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty: Fairness. (Premiere) Presented by Annabel Crabb.
9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America.
10.10 I Was Actually There. (Mns, R)
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Ml, R) 11.45 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Mal, R) 12.35 Grand Designs Revisited. (R)
1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R)
2.05 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30
Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (Premiere) Bill Bailey explores Vietnam.
8.30 American Prince: JFK Jr. The Boy Who Would Be King. (Premiere) Charts the life of John F. Kennedy Jr., born with the weight of the Kennedy legacy on his shoulders. 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Premiere) Comedic game show. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+al, R) 11.40 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R) 2.25 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.30 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning
Programs. 12.20pm Faithless. 1.20 In My Own World. 3.00 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 3.25 Bamay. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. (Final) 9.25 Buzzcocks. 10.05 Warren’s Vortex. 11.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. 12.05am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Shepherdess. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. (Final) 9.40 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 11.10 Sons Of Namatjira. Midnight Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon A Walk In The Woods. (2015, Mls) 1.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PGal) 4.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PGl) 6.20 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PGav) 8.30 Before It Ends. (2023, MA15+lv) 10.25 Operation Napoleon. (2023, Mlv) 12.35am Traffic. (2000, MA15+adsv) 3.15 Late Programs.
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. (PGas) 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. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) It’s the second semi-final as two teams face-off to win a spot in the Grand Final.
9.00 The Rookie. (Ma) Documentary filmmakers interview the LAPD on a complicated missing person’s case connected to Nolan.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A woman is abducted while shopping.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) A crew of violent eco-terrorists abducts a teenager.
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (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 My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Jabba’s Movies. 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 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Drag Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Nitro Champs. Replay. 2.30 Full Custom Garage. 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, November 11
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.40 Remembrance Day Memorial Service. 11.45 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Designs. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30
9.50 The Assembly. (PG, R)
Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (R) 12.15 Planet America. (R) 12.45 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.45 Grand Designs. (R) 2.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Rover Of Tobruk. (PGalv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Romford To The Blackwater Estuary.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Adrian Dunbar. (Premiere) Actor Adrian Dunbar traces his family’s history.
9.35 The Cancer Killers. (PG) Two scientists develop a revolutionary cancer treatment.
10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Point. (R) 12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Masv, R) 2.15 Looking For Rembrandt. (Ms, R) 3.25 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall. 9.55 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Dreaming Whilst Black. 2.45 Where Are You Really From? 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hoff Roading. (Final) 9.25 Go Back To Where You Came From UK. 10.25 Hoarders. 11.10 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.05am Late Programs.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGas, R) 1.20
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. (PGas) 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. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl and the team investigate a reported bear attack, leading to questions about foul play.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Mandy Ahmadi.
10.30 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa) 12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021, Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
TEN (5, 10)
9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, 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. 6am Morning
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) It’s hometowns week and for the first time, the women are in charge of planning the dates.
9.00 To Be Advised.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) McCall grapples with her feelings for Dante.
11.20 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) The team deals with one of their own.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Building Icons. 2.00 Journey To Europe. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Queen Of Spades. (1949, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 12.50am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 12.55 The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.40 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Anne Edmonds, with team captains Dave Hughes, Tommy Little and Anisa Nandaula. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 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 Golden Bachelor. (PGa, R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (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. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Toothless Tiger. (PGm)
8.30 Bump. (Madl) Oly thrives with Santi at the Hernandez house.
9.50 9News Late.
10.20 Wild Cards. (Ma)
11.20 Around The World With 30 Kilos. (Premiere, Madlv)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Find My Country House Australia. (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 Our Town. 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. (Return) 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Autopsy USA. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Poirot. 1am Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Veronica Mars. 12.55 The Vampire Diaries. 2.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Mountain Men. 4.30
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00
Wednesday, November 12
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 10.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
8.30 Crime Night! (PG)
Hosted by Julia Zemiro.
9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.
9.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 10.15 If You’re Listening. (R)
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.05 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm Wiggle And Learn. 3.45 Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 TBA. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 1.30 Talking Language. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 Reckless. (Premiere) 9.35 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (Premiere) Michael Palin visits Venezuela.
8.30 Reckless. (Premiere, Mdls) After a fatal hit-and-run, an Aboriginal lawyer and her hapless brother stage a cover up.
9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (R) Presented by Alan Cumming. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Ma) 11.55 Headhunters. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.35 Curious Traveller. (PGa, R) 4.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Appetite. 1.45 If You Are The One. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 12.10am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 1.15 WWE Legends. 2.50 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm The Road Dance. (2021, Mav) 2.15 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PGav) 4.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+s) 10.25 Infinite Summer. (2024, PG) Midnight The Lighthorsemen. (1987, Mav) 2.15 Late Programs.
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. (PGas) 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. (PG)
7.30 RFDS. (Mad) The team attends a retrieval for a patient with Down syndrome. Mira questions her place in Wayne’s world.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG)
Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
The team responds to a crisis at a community centre.
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
1.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning
Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 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 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am 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. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. Midnight Late Programs.
Thursday, November 13
ABC TV (2)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Uncovering Evil. (Madv) Looks inside the harrowing investigation that exposed one of Victoria’s most dangerous predators.
9.40 Parole. Takes a look at Britain’s parole boards.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Resident Alien. (MA15+a)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation.
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.
11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Chelsea Detective. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Dancing Years. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 TBA. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Major Crimes. 11.50 Poirot. 1am Creflo. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. Midnight Veronica Mars. 1.10 The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Supernatural. 4.00 Late Programs.
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Black Death With Dan Snow. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
(6, 7)
(8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (Final, Ml, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PG, R) 3.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Blue Mountain Tardis. (PG) A couple move to the Blue Mountains.
8.55 Long Lost Family. Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R)
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
11.05 The Art Of. (PG, R) 11.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: San Sebastian And The Basque Country. (PGa) Eva Longoria visits the Basque Country.
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG) The Irish spread from Europe to America, joining revolutions and shaping history.
9.25 Blue Lights. Grace encounters a former social work client.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav) 1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen. 1.10 Blankety Blank. (PGas) 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.
8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. Featuring an array of performers from across the globe including the HM Royal Marines Bands.
10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars.
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.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As morning breaks, breakfast proves to be a wakeup call for the faithful as the traitors strike again. 10.05 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mav, R) Elsbeth and Captain Wagner join forces. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Budget Battlers. (R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, 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,R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.20 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. (R) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG,
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm, R) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
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.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGs) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (PGl) As the game nears the end, the murders become increasingly harder for the traitors.
10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 11.25 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.25 10 News+. (R) 1.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 The Late Session. 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 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Return) 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 4.10 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Super Monsters. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 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 Love Island Australia. 10.15 MOVIE: A Simple Favour. (2018, M) 12.30am Seinfeld. 1.00 The Vampire Diaries.
6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: The Evers. (2020, M) 1.40 First Sounds. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Reservation Dogs. (Return) 9.30 MOVIE: Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
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. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Find My Country House NZ. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: It’s In The Air. (1938) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, M) 10.30 Major Crimes. 11.30 Poirot. 12.40am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, Malv, Hungarian, English, French) 2.25 The Orator. (2011, PGa, Samoan) 4.30 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PGv) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PGa) 8.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, Malsv) 10.55 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, Mv) 1.20am Late Programs.
Save on Viking’s Spring sale
By Lee McCarthy
VIKING is holding its Spring Sale where a companion can fly free on its 2026, 2027 and 2028 voyages.
This special offer is on Viking River voyages and Viking Expedition voyages and the only thing to decide is who to take.
Let’s whet the appetite with some of the magnificentdestinationsonoffertogetthe ball rolling.
The special offers are available if booked before 1 December on 2026, 2027 or 2028 sailings those who get in quick can save up to AU$2,400 per couple on some 2025 voyages.
Viking voyages offer a different kind of journey. With no kids, no casinos, just award-winning small ships designed for cultural exploration, guests can discover the world in comfort, with immersive itineraries and refined Scandinavian design.
Special offers on Viking Expedition Voyages include Antarctic Explorer from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia for thirteen days.
How about Canada and the Northwest Passage from Nuuk to Toronto, Ontario for twenty-seven days including eight tours?
One of the current highly sought after expeditions is the thirteen-day round trip Nuuk, Greenland with eight tours included.
On this fantastic trip guests discover Nuuk’s open-air murals and sculptures. Nuuk is home to one of the world’s largest fjords, the Nuup Kangerlua Fjord, whose waters are brimming with marine life; whale sightings are commonplace in these waters. Visitors to Nuuk come to enjoy nature,hikingalongthedramaticcoastline or exploring the fjord by boat or kayak. Its rugged landscape is dotted with colourful houses, set amid a beautiful backdrop of the Sermitsiaq mountain.
The city’s architectural highlights are centred around Colonial Harbor, with its
plethora of colourful residences.
Hear stories of Greenlandic heritage and indulge in a spread of traditional Greenlandic dishes while enjoying a local storyteller as they share insights about Greenland’s history.
While in Greenland delve into the heritage of the sled dog and gain an appreciation for its role in Greenlandic culture or discover the rich history of the Inuit people who have lived in the region for thousands of years through their traditional clothing and artistic heritage.
Pond Inlet in Nunavut, Canada is a gateway to Sirmilik National Park, “the place of the glaciers” in the local language. Covering more than 8,400 sq m., the park is a declared migratory bird sanctuary and supports an array of Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, wolves, narwhals and beluga whales.
Another popular expedition is the brand-new Panama Canal and the Americas, a twenty adventure from SantiagotoNewYorkCitywithsixfantastic tours.
Enjoy stops at San Salvador, Man of War Bay (Bahamas), Port Antonio (Jamaica), Panama City, Lima, Iquique and Santiago sailing the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea.
This is a truly exceptional cruise and one on many travelers’ bucket list and includes the companion flies free offer on 2026 to 2028 voyages.
Canada is one of Australia’s favourite destinations and this Canadian Discovery expedition will not disappoint. A thirteen-day tour from just $13,195 pp.
Leaving from New York City and sailing the Atlantic Ocean, enjoy the beauty and history of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Quebecwhilesavouringthediversityofthe
food scenes in Toronto.
For those looking for a river cruise, travelers are spoilt for choice again with the fifteen-day Rhine Getaway; the eleven-day Romantic Danube; a cruise to France’s Finest for fifteen days or perhaps Christmas on the Rhine and Moselle for twelve days!
Guests can indulge in a Pharaohs and Pyramids twelve-day roundtrip or the Magnificent Mekong for fifteen days or perhaps an eight-day Mississippi Delta Explorer might be more appealing?
Viking have so many exciting cruises heading out in 2026, 2027 and 2028 so whether an Ocean Voyage, a River Voyage or an Expedition Voyage is calling out, Viking has it covered.
Find the perfect cruise now by visiting www.viking.com or by phoning 138 747 Offer expires 1 December 2025. Save up to AU$2,500 per booking.
The stunning La Mauricie National Park Panorama. (Supplied)
Don’t miss the chance to experience a breathtaking Greenlandic sled dog visit.
Take the chance to enjoy kayaking in Ilulissat with guides to help you enjoy.
Indulge in a spread of traditional Greenlandic dishes.
Be awed by the Inuit Culture while on your expedition with Viking.
7 Nights
Apr 2026 - Mar 2027
Full-Board River Cruise
3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray Princess with all meals and sightseeing
Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse
Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat
Taste Riverland food and wine
Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour
Hotel Stays
3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast
1 night four-star hotel stay in Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Fully Escorted
Barossa Valley Tours
Full day Barossa Valley tour with lunch and wine tastings including:
Saltram wine estate, lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate, visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout, vineyard tour & wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek visitor centre, stop at Beerenberg Farm, and free time in Hahndorf to explore the historic German settlement
Fully Escorted Kangaroo Island Tours
2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, and Flinders Chase National Park All Flights, Taxes & Transfers
ICONS OF THE VIKING AGE
Bergen to Copenhagen or vice versa
22 DAYS | 8 COUNTRIES
17 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: JUL 2027; MAY-AUG 2028
From $21,195pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $26,195pp in Penthouse Veranda SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CAPITALS
Oslo to Copenhagen or vice versa
15 DAYS | 8 COUNTRIES
10 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: JUL 2027; MAY, JUN, AUG 2028
From $14,195pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $17,195pp in Penthouse Veranda
BALTIC DISCOVERY
Stockholm to Copenhagen or vice versa
8 DAYS | 6 COUNTRIES
5 GUIDED TOURS
SET SAIL: JUN-AUG 2027; MAY-AUG 2028
From $8,695pp in Veranda Stateroom
From $10,195pp in Penthouse Veranda
VIKING SKY, EIDFJORD, NORWAY
Cup day fun
They say the Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation and everyone who attended Manor Suite Wine Bar at Oakdene Estate, Wallington, on Tuesday certainly got into the spirit of the day. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went along.
Ian Walters from Manchester, UK. 515048_02
Sally Linney, Tina Barrett and Wendy Hutton. 515048_03
Kevin Mahoney provides the music. 515048_05
Above: Dianne Hobden and Tony Brennan. 515048_06 Below: Liam and Lauren O’Callaghan. 515048_01
Elissa and Joanne. 515048_07
Left: Michael Stevens, Graeme Schultz (standing), Mark Del Re, Jeff Neal and Malcolm Sharp. 515048_08
Right: Tony Greer, Al Fleming, Mary-Grace Greer and Kate Fleming. 515048_09
Daniella D’Amore provides food for guests. 515048_10
Martin and Pat Chichester. 515048_12
Giggs Sricharoen, Kwan Suthap, Paula Prangcharoen, Tanya Khunintarasombat and Pat Chichester. 515048_11
Melba life and times
Geelong’s only dedicated opera studio brings the story of Australia’s most famous soprano to life in one special show.
Next weekend Geelong City Opera will present Marvelous Melba: a celebration of the life and music of Dame Nellie Melba at All Saints’ Anglican Church in Newtown.
The show charts the course of Melba from her childhood in Melbourne to north Queensland and back, then to international stardom and performing in the opera houses of Europe.
Marvelous Melba has a cast of seven, includingsopranosLisaBreenandZinaida Campion, pianist Stefanie Gumienik, flautist Suzanne Moodie and actor Julie Fryman.
Breen,aco-founderofGeelongCityOpera and co-president alongside Campion, said theentertainingandinformativeshowwas intended for opera lovers and newcomers to the art form alike.
“Our biggest message is that this show is for people who might not think they’re interested in opera,” she said.
“Many people still have an image of opera singing, that everyone’s dressed up to the nines and it’s so posh, but for this type of production we say the more, the merrier; you can rock up in your jeans if you want to come and have a listen.
“Our actor Julie Fryman will be telling the story of Melba from her beginnings right through to the end of her life as both narrator and actor, so it’s not just us standing at the front and spouting a bunch of Italian, French and German at people.
“Every aria or song that we’ve chosen relates back to her story, so people can really keep up with what everything means.”
Marvelous Melba is at 2pm on Sunday 16 November.Ticketsavailableattrybooking. com/DFIDX or at the door.
Bob Sedergreen’s homage to the masters
Legendary Australian pianist Bob Sedergreen returns to Geelong this weekend, paying tribute to the greatest pianist/composersthroughoutjazzhistory.
From seminal jazz pianists Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines and Fats Waller to modern giants such as Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, Sedergreen’s Tribute to Jazz Pianists will explore the works of the masters who changed music forever.
Sedergreen said while there were many greatswhocouldhavefeaturedintheshow, it wasn’t just about “the best pianists”.
“For instance, Oscar Peterson is one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, but he didn’twritemanytunes,unfortunately,”he said.
“You get people who think Thelonious Monk’s a bit of a clumsy piano player, but yet, through his compositions and his time at the piano he had an institute in America named after him, a part of American jazz history.
“So this is about piano players who were also great composers. I can’t impersonate them, and I won’t, but I can give an idea of what they’re all about, an impression…I’ll play their piece of music, not the way they would play it, but in the spirit of what they would play.”
The Australian Jazz Bell Awards hall of famer will be joined by drummer and “Norlane boy” Gordon Pendleton and bassist Jon Chidgey, with whom he has played for decades.
“I’m 82 now, so I do play with a lot of young people still, but at my age I want to
play with people who’ve dedicated their lives to music,” he said.
“I’ve played with Gordon for 50 years… and Jon is a very good bass player, but he’s not a show-off. He’s one of those guys you can count on - you know he’s going to be there with you and for you.
“That’s what I need on this show. I don’t
need stars, and I’m not the star; really, the stars are these great piano players that we’re projecting onto the audience.”
Bob Sedergreen and Friends are at Platform Arts from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 9 November. Visit trybooking.com/events/ landing/1429434 for tickets and more information.
A merry romp to close the season
This November local theatre company Geelong Repertory rounds out its 2025 season by bringing Shakespeare to the stage.
But rather than one of the Bard’s famous works, such as MacBeth, RomeoandJulietorHamlet,Geelong Rep will present a fictional rendition of the man himself with a stage adaptation of 1998 film Shakespeare In Love.
Starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow, the romantic comedy tells the story of a love affair between a young Will Shakespeare and wealthy merchant’s daughter Viola de Lesseps.
Director Derek Inglis said the cast was full of Shakespeare enthusiasts who had created a “joyful, funny yet respectful version of the play”.
“In 2019 I was lucky enough to see the MTC version of the stage play of the much loved 1998 movie,” Inglis said. “It was fantastic; I certainly didn’t remember it really well but I knew I loved it.
“When the rights were available I knew straight up that rep audiences and members would love it too.“
Lachie Errey, who plays Will Shakespeare, said stepping into the shoes of the greatest ever playwright was “both humbling and a little terrifying”.
“This play celebrates the beautiful mess of making art; the heartbreak, the inspiration, and the occasional bout of writer’s block,” he said.
“It’s a love letter to theatre itself, and really, who could resist falling for that?“
Geelong Repertory’s Shakespeare In Love is at the Woodbin Theatre from Friday 14 to Saturday 29 November. Tickets available online at geelongartscentre.org.au or at the Geelong Arts Centre box office.
Bob Sedergreen presents A Tribute to Jazz Pianists this weekend. (Supplied)
Geelong Rep presents Shakespeare In Love. (Supplied)
Sopranos Zinaida Campion and Lisa Breen star in Geelong City Opera’s Marvelous Melba. (Tim Hetherington)
FROM THE ARCHIVES
The Geelong Independent looks back through the pages of our archives
18 years ago
November 9, 2007
Thugs face life-time bans after Geelong nightclubs rollout permanent ID scanners next week, nightlife association chairman Darren Holroyd told the Independent yesterday.
Mr Holroyd said the city area’s six main nightclubs hadagreed to install the scannersaspartofanaccordwithpoliceto cleanupalcohol-fuelledcrime.
13 years ago
November 9, 2012
State Government will investigate a proposal for an $8 billion container port between Geelong and Werribee, Freedom ofInformationdocumentshaverevealed.
The documents, obtained by the opposition, revealed that the Government hashiredconsultantfirmGHDtoexamine the Bay West option against the Port of Hastings.
8 years ago
November 10, 2017
Geelong could lose 2500 manufacturing jobs if energy prices continue to rise at currentrates,accordingtoAustralia’speak industrygroup.
Energy price rises were a “life or death matter” for a quarter of Australian manufacturers according to Australian Industry Group’s national policy advisor TennantReed.
GRUFFALO PLUSH & BOOKS
3 years ago
November 4, 2022
Despite enduring their busiest six-month period on record, Geelong paramedics havemanagedtostartreducingambulance response times for the first time since the July-Septemberquarterof2020. Demand for ambulance services in the Greater Geelong local government area (LGA) has soared since the beginning of the pandemic, increasing nearly 40 per centsincethefirsthalfof2020.
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1 Kitchen appliance (6) 4 Vows (8)
Melodramatic show (4,5)
Fact of being elsewhere (5)
Reflected sound (4)
Persistently attempt to sell (4)
Colloquialism (5) 16 Summit (4)
Women’s underwear and nightwear (8) 20 Lawyer (8)
Swear (4) 25 Two-armed cooking implement (5)
Nailed (4)
Heroic story (4)
Breed of dog (5)
Copying (9)
Eavesdropped (8)
Freedom from risk or danger (6)
1 Romantic touches with the lips (6)
Windpipe (7) 3 Be ominously close (4) 5 Holiday by car (4,4) 6 Significant (10) 7 More exciting; more fragrant (7) 8 Swayed (8) 9 Sampler (4) 15 Developing backwards (10) 18 Strategic (8) 19 Calming drug (8)
21 Flat, frozen wastelands (7)
23 Steady (7)
24 Awkward (6)
27 Revise (4)
29 US space agency (1,1,1,1)
Who
8 Actress Maggie Smith (pictured) played which character in the Harry Potter movie franchise?
9 In the equation E=mc2, what does the ‘m’ stand for?
10 Which Renaissance artist painted the fresco Assumption oftheVirgin?
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Meditation & discussion
Belmont Library, Saturday 8 November, 11am-12.30pm. Secular (non religious) group. All welcome.
Graeme, 0438 785 512
Art & architecture
The 10 Great Houses of the Arts & Crafts Movement presentation by David Cole, one of Australia’s leading architects, Geelong West Town Hall, Wednesday 12 November, 5.45pm followed by refreshments. Tickets at the door.
geelong@adfas.org.au, or artsnational.au/societies/geelong/ Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday 8 November, 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music Puff. Sunday 9 November, 2-4.30pm, $5, bring a small plate, music Kevin.
0400 500 402
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 to 0400 542 522
Combined Probus Belmont Central
The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10.30am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome.
Publicity officer, 0417 555 547
Geelong Central Probus Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL.
geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.
Gary, 0407 320 735
Music for preschoolers
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms.
Rhonda, 0437 241 345
Rostrum meets
Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.
Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
Highton Seniors
Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton.
Elma, 0411 065 524
Australian Multicultural Support Services
Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater. 10am-2.30pm Fridays.
9689 9170, amcservices.org.au, or info@amcservices.org.au
Cards
Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
griddlepop@hotmail.com
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
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
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. Tuesdays 2-5pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.
Dinah, 0418 547 753
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.
Shirley, 0488 055 969
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
Mary, 0419 278 456
Mindfulness & meditation U3A
9.30am and 12.30pm Wednesdays, Cobbin Farm, Grove Road, Grovedale.
Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Breakfast Lions
Morning club for those who want to help others, first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (formerly Karingal) in East Geelong. Dinner somewhere in Geelong each month to suit members.
ajd53m@yahoo.com
Scribes Writers Group
South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.
geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.
Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449
Geelong Dragon Boat Club
Paddle at Barwon River. Training
Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial.
revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons
Ballroom dancing
Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4pm.
Val, 5251 3529
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.
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
Western Heights Uniting Tennis Club Hot Shots for beginners, Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill, Monday afternoons September, 4.15pm or 4.45pm sessions.
Bruce, 0402 135 313
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
Bellydance classes
Beginner level, new term commencing. New students welcome. Tuesdays 1.30pm, Life Activities Club, Belmont Park Pavillion, Belmont.
Glenys, 0400 214 897
Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.
0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com
Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm. John, 0409 234 307
Geelong Anglers Club Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.
Brian, 0417 190 092, or Ian, 0470 114 787
Out & about at Geelong Gallery
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Geelong Gallery on Tuesday to see who was viewing the Archibald Prize exhibition, which is on until Sunday 9 November.
Chelsea Edwards. 514756_11
Ursula Ruthmann and Miriam Gribble. 514756_12
Debbie Wilson. 514756_10
Daniel and Kylee Treloar. 514756_08
Helen Fallaw. 514756_07
Bernadette Shedden. 514756_06
Anita Thomas and Fran Mullins. 514756_05
Anna Nielsen. 514756_04
Vivienne Wismiewski with 10-month-old granddaughter Elora. 514756_03
Chris Koros with his son Jack. 514756_02
Isabel Greenall. 514756_01
Kirsten Howlett and Tracey Vaught. 514756_09
Lexus UX hefty price rise
By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring
The Lexus UX range of compact SUVs has been on sale in Australia since 2019, originally as the UX 250 with the choice of petrol or hybrid powertrains. A fully electric variant was added in 2021 with the current UX 300 replacing the UX 250 and droppingthepetroloption.
The UX 300e was discontinued earlier thisyear.
We’re told the name stands for Urban Explorer which, sort of, identifies its target audience.
A compact SUV, the UX 300 sits on the sameplatformastheToyotaCorollahatch, CorollaCrossandC-HRSUV.
The UX 300h hybrid comes in three variants, Luxury, Sports Luxury and F Sport Luxury is front-wheel drive only, the higher-spec models adding the option of all-wheel drive. Prices range from $55,370 for the 300h 2WD Luxury through to $73,210 for the AWD F Sport On-road costs needtobeadded.
Optional Enhancement Packs are available with additional features over those that are standard in the particular models.Theserangefrom$2050throughto $5600withtheFSport.
Our test vehicle was the UX 300h Sports Luxury.
Styling
AlthoughclassedasacompactSUVtheUX 300h is 4.5 metres long and so just 10cm shorter and 15cm lower than the Toyota RAV4, giving it more of a hatchback than anSUVprofile.
The front of the UX 300h is dominated by the characteristic Lexus ‘spindle’ grille with vertical fins on the outer edges and eyebrow-likeLEDheadlightsandvertical.
Standard in all models are heated and powered folding door mirrors, rear privacy glass,roofrailsandasharkfinantenna.
The F Sport gets its own design for its front and rear bumper, F Mesh grille, jet blackplatingandfrontfenderemblems.
A moonroof with opening tilt and slide function is standard on the AWD Sports Luxury and F Sport and through EnhancementPacksintheothervariants.
The UX 300h Luxury comes with 17-inch alloywheels,SportsLuxuryandFSportget differingdesignsof18-inchalloys.
Up to 10 exterior colours are available dependingonthevariant.
Interior
The cabin of the UX 300 has a premium look and feel, which is expected from any Lexusvehicle.
The front seats are comfortable and supportive with synthetic leather in the F-Sport and Sports Luxury. The entry level LuxurygetsNuluxinteriortrim.
All models come with 10-way power adjustment for the driver and eight-way for the front passenger. All are heated but only the F-Sport and Sports Luxury are ventilated.
The steering wheel is powered with both heightandreachadjustment.
Switches for the seat heaters and seat ventilation are integrated into the upper console.
Leather-accented steering wheel and gearknobarestandardinallvariants.
Safety
Safety starts with eight airbags including driver and front passenger dual stage, driverandpassengerkneebags,driverand front passenger side airbags and left and rightfullcurtainprotection.
The Lexus Safety System+ is the brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that uses sensors, cameras and radars to alert drivers on potential problems. It includes a pre-collision safety
RATINGS
Looks: 8/10
Performance: 8/10
Safety: 8/10
Thirst: 9/10
Practicality: 7.5/10
Comfort: 8/10
Tech: 8/10
Value: 7/10
systemwithpedestriananddaylightcyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, road sign assist, blind spotmonitoringandparkingsupport.
Other safety features include rear cross-traffic alert, hill start assist, low tyre pressure warning, rear Isofix child seat anchorsandrearseatoccupantreminder.
F-Sport and Sports Luxury add auto-levelling three-eye Bi-Beam LED headlamps.
Drivetrain
Power is provided by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinderdirectpetrolinjectionengine producing 112 Kw and 188 Nm. This is backed by a permanent-magnet motor and a lightweight lithium-ion battery giving combined maximum outputs of 146 kW and206Nm.
This is put to ground through an electroniccontinuouslyvariableautomatic transmissionandall-wheeldrivesystem.
The F-Sport and Sports Luxury AWD variants come with the Lexus E-Four system.Thisusesadedicatedelectricmotor mounted to the rear axle to automatically provideextragripinslipperyconditions.
Infotainment
A 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen supportsfullsmartphonepairingincluding wirelessAndroidAutoandAppleCarPlay.
The digital instrument cluster is also
12.3-inchandcanbecustomisedaccording todriverpreferences.
Luxury and 2WD Sports Luxury get a 10-SpeakerLexusPremiumSoundSystem; AM/FM radio, MP3 and WMA (Windows MediaAudio)playcompatible.
Sports Luxury and F Sport graduate to a 13-Speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System; Clari-FI and QuantumLogicSurround.
Driving
Although it’s a relatively small vehicle it’s easy to get into and out of thanks to large doorsandafairlyhighgroundclearance.
There is a colour head-up display but it only comes with Enhancement Packages intheF-SportandSportsLuxury.
On the road the Lexus UX 300h is quiet inside, at least on smooth bitumen. It’s versatile, easy to maneuver around town but not challenged on motorways where it’s reasonably smooth and can be pushed hardwithoutbitingback.
The transmission is smooth with instant response. In manual mode switching between 3rd, 4th and 5th gears keeps the engine in the preferred power zone at all times.
The steering is relatively light with a nice leveloffeedback.
Handling is neutral, thanks to a low centre of gravity, with progressive breakaway, controlled with some steering
input, but some tyre squeal is evident duringtightcornering.
The brakes are well-balanced although a bittooaggressiveforourtaste.
There are three drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport. Eco mode maximises fuel savings across all driving conditions by smoothing the throttle response and by moderating air-conditioning operation. Normalmodeprovidesanoptimalbalance between driving performance and fuel efficiency. Sport Mode delivers quicker throttle response and increased power steeringfeel.
Fuel consumption is listed as 4.4 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle. We averaged a tad under 5.0 L/100km duringourtest.
Summary
Comparisons between Toyota and Lexus models are inevitable, often coming down to comparing cost/benefit analysis betweensimilarvehicles.
In the case of the Lexus UX 300h it sits around the same size as the Corolla Cross SUV but costs almost $20,000 less. Both are hybrids with the same powertrain includinganall-wheeldriveoption.
TheUXbringsthehigherlevelofprestige and extra quality that’s expected from any Lexus vehicle. But is that, together with the different badge, enough to justify the 20-grandpricehike?
The UX brings the higher level of prestige and extra quality that’s expected from any Lexus vehicle. (Pictures: Supplied)
Win for Eastern Park
By Justin Flynn
With two Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant rounds played, Eastern Park is already adept at playing close matches.
The Parkers learned from their one-shot loss to Highton in the season opener, defeatingBellPostHillbyfiveonSaturday.
Eastern Park skip Adam Martin said his side regrouped after the Highton loss.
“Just probably a little bit more consistent in the heads, communication between the four rinks was really good, and playing the overall board, not individual boards, also helps as well,” he said.
“Wewereupallday,butthe(Nick) Bellrinkandmyrinkweredownsix shots each through the day, where the other two were up, and then the roles reversed on the other ones.
“(Cal) Inderberg and (Scott) McDonald were up early and then bothwentdownwheretheBellrink went from six shots down to win by seven and myself being six shots down and I think it was nine shots (to win). So that actually helped us with the overall win on the day.”
Martin said a one-shot loss against last season’s runners-up was an opportunity to learn.
“They(Highton)playedinthegrandfinal last year, so we take that as a positive that we’re actually improving,” he said.
“It’s just a matter of picking up the 10 points. If you lose the close ones, that’s what’s going to hurt you later in the year, butifyoucanbank10pointsinthefirstfive to six weeks, it sort of sets up your season.
“We’re looking forward to playing Lara next week and then we’ve got Drysdale afterthat,sowe’vegotabigcoupleofweeks coming up.”
Martin said his rink of lead Stewart Webb, second Gary Connolly and third Stephen Field was primed for a big season. They defeated Highton’s Dan Priddle, Daniel Tudor, Doug McGregor and Jeremy Fitzgerald 23 to 20 in round 1 and knocked off Bell Post Hill’s Darren Gillett, Gary Logue,MichaelCouzensandAndrewPratt 25 to 16 on Saturday.
“At the moment it’s working very well and I couldn’t see it changing unless we need to strengthen up another rink and make some changes,” Martin said. “But at this stage, for the first four or five weeks, our rinks will stay pretty much the same. “Webby and Gary have been a very good frontendand(they)letmyselfandStevedo what we have to do later on in the game.”
Main: Eastern Park skip Adam Martin watches his bowl closely. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 512907_21 Inset: Bell Post Hill skip Ben Toner contemplates his final bowl for the end. 512907_01
GEELONG BOWLS REGION
Round 2, Saturday 1 November Pennant Premier Queenscliff 86 (14) def Lara 64 (4): M.Hocking18defbyB.Umbers19,B. Russell16defbyK.Weil24,R.Butler24def D.Moloney13,S.Sullivan28defM.Kelly8. Ocean Grove 87 (16) def Highton 73 (2): M.Flapper21defDanPriddle18,P.Loe 23defA.Lee16,T.Cromie17defbyS. McLachlan22,B.Pavey26defDavid Priddle17.
Eastern Park 78 (14) def Bell Post Hill 73 (4): S.McDonald16defbyK.Matthews 19,C.Inderberg12defbyB.Toner20,A. Martin25defD.Gillett16,N.Bell25defD. Gercke18.
Drysdale 79 (16) def Torquay 58 (2): J.Monahan30defG.Banks12,B.Howie
16defD.Cairns13,A.Rees14defbyD. Kitchin18,M.Godbolt19defJ.Issell15.
DIVISION 1
City of Geelong 98 (17) def Highton 56 (1): J.Snell34defM.Cavanagh9,J.Wombell20 defR.Imanse16,D.Vogele26defO.Landry 13,S.Tillson18tiedwithN.Oakes18. Leopold 118 (18) def Geelong 55 (0): B.Anderson26defG.Harrison11,N. Lazic33defA.Crooke11,C.Sproal34def B.Wilson14,T.Dickson-Arthur26defT. Thompson19.
St Leonards 84 (14) def Belmont 75 (4): A.Hills15defbyR.Hayes22,H.Dahler25 defS.Davies16,T.Long34defJ.Harris12, M.Kennedy10defbyR.Agg25. Ocean Grove 32 (18) def Portarlington 0 (0): matchwonbyforfeit.
Shani now a top gymnastics judge
YMCA Geelong’s Shani Cashin has successfully attained her FIG Brevet Judging qualification in women’s artisticgymnastics.
Cashinisnowanofficiallyqualified international judge, endorsed by the world governing body for gymnastics, the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique(FIG).
The accomplishment marked a significant milestone in Cashin’s judgingjourney.
Previously she could officiate at international-level competitions within Australia, but now the qualification extends globally, enabling her to judge at events sanctionedbyFIGaroundtheworld.
“Achieving my FIG Brevet is something I’m immensely proud of,” Cashin said. “It represents years of dedication, study, and a deep love for gymnastics. Earning this international qualification is especially rewarding and I’m excited about the opportunities it may lead to over time, including the chance to judgeateventsoverseas.”
Becoming a FIG Brevet Judge in women’s artistic gymnastics is a rigorous process that reflects both technical expertise and commitment to the sport. Cashin’s achievement not only highlights her personal dedication but also reflects the strength of Y Geelong’s gymnastics program.
“We’re incredibly proud of Shani’s commitment to gymnastics and her contribution to our community,” YMCA Geelong chief executive Shona Eland said. “Officials, judges, referees, umpires are critical to sport participation and it is important to recognise all our people. Without officialswedon’thavesport.”
Ladder squeeze after all teams win in Section 5 Mixed
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
After round 3 of Section 5 Mixed tennis, all six teams had posted a win heading into last Saturday’s round 4. Inthebattleof1stv2nd,Newcombhosted Moriac and excellent sportsmanship by both teams resulted in a fun day, where Newcomb was eventual winner.
ThefirstmixedsetswereclosewithKacie Higgins and Dion D’Souza toughing out a 7-5 win for Newcomb while teammates Alison Steele and Alan Fairchild extended the lead, winning 6-4.
Sue Maibaum and Julie Robertson got Moriac on the board with a 6-2 win in the women’s while D’Souza and Fairchild kept Newcomb ahead, winning the men’s 6-2. Maibaum won her second set with partner Matthew Head 6-2, but D’Souza wonhisthirdsetforthedaywithSteeleand it gave Newcomb four sets to two victory.
Harendarz to take the women’s 6-2 for Western, but Perrott and Richard Jones levelled the score with a 6-4 win in the men’s.
The match came down to the final two sets where Perrott won his third for the day with Wendy Castle 6-2, closely followed by Leong and Yao Zhao winning 6-3 to give Wandana a 4-2 win. The win put Wandana four points closer to Moriac in second.
The third match of the day saw another wintothevisitorswithLaragettingupover Highton.
The team of Summer Lehmann, Wendy Caddy, and Charlie and Rob Dando proved too strong winning the first five sets.
ThebrightspotforHightonwasPenelope O’Toole and Luke Trethowan taking the last set 6-1.
ThewinpushesLaraintofourth,andonly one point behind third placed Wandana Heights.
Shani Cashin gained a FIG Brevet Judging qualification in women’s artistic gymnastics. (Supplied)
Western Heights’ Michelle Leong and Rohan Perrott proved too good in the first, winning 6-4 against Wandana Heights,
but Anne Omant and Dylan Knee-Omant countered for Western Heights, winning 6-2. Neve Omant teamed with Saskia
Section 5 Mixed Newcomb and Moriac: Front - Kacie Higgins, Allan Fairchild, Anthony Mawson. Back - Dion Dsouza, Alison Steele, Julie Robertson, Sue Maibaum, Mathew Head and Chris Thompson. (Pictures: Supplied)
Section 5 Mixed: Wandana Heights and Western Heights: Back - Jason Zhao, Richard Jones, Rohan Perrott, Dylan Knee-Omant, Brett Omant. Front - Michelle Leong, Saskia Harendarz, Neve Omant, Anne Omant, Wendy Castle.
Eastern Park wins thriller
Eastern Park travelled to Bell Post Hill on Saturday 1 November and went home with the win in Geelong Bowls Region Premier Pennant bowls and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there.
Cal Inderberg closes out the end. 512907_09
Left: Players watch closely as Darren Gillett’s bowl (brown and orange) enters the head. 512907_10 Centre: John Toner looks for position. 512907_06 Right: Tad Balchan plays for position. 512907_07
Stewart Webb leads off for Eastern Park. 512907_11
High fives for Michael Couzens. 512907_16
Darren Gillett follows his bowl. 512907_22
Andrew Pratt looks to consolidate.
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Tom Scorpo follows his bowl down the rink. 512907_03
Gary Logue leads the way for Bell Post Hill. 512907_12
Darryl Washington plays the forehand for Eastern Park. 512907_05
Brian Richards leads off for Bell Post Hill. 512907_02
Grovedale wins, Titans on top
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Lara to see Grovedale defeat Lara and at Armstrong Creek where the home side made 186 against Inverleigh on Saturday 1 November.
Murphy Walker returns the ball from just inside the boundary. 512910_08
Grovedale skipper Jack Wrigglesworth glides this delivery down to third man. 512909_03
Above: Michael McNeel plays this Luke Wilson delivery through square leg. 512909_05 Right: Luke Wilson bowls for Lara. 512909_11
Left: Rhyse Nolan in action for Lara. 512909_06 Centre: Ben Robertson is caught behind by Lachie Platt for 40 off the bowling of David Peel. 512910_21 Right: Matt Spiller prevents a single. 512910_15
Vishesh Malhotra appeals for a stumping. 512909_10
Left: Inverleigh’s Daniel Midolo bowls to Matt Kennedy. 512910_05 Centre: Armstrong Creek’s Ben Robertson lofts this delivery for four. 512910_19 Right: Riley Stone is run out by Brenden Miller. 512909_01
Locke Perrett took 1 for 26 off 11 overs. 512910_12
Windus hits maiden ton
By Justin Flynn
With Grovedale teetering at 5/40 early on day two chasing Lara’s 142, the match was tilted in favour of the bowling team.
Then at 6/80 with Michael McNeel gone for 38, 63 more runs for the Tigers still seemed a long way off as they searched for their first win of the Geelong Cricket Association Division 1 season.
Josh Windus strode to the crease to join his captain Jack Wrigglesworth still with a lot of work to do as the Lara bowlers sensed victory.
And that was pretty much the end of the contest. Batting with patience and maturity, the pair steered Grovedale past the required total and continued on batting.
When Wrigglesworth departed for 67 from 158 deliveries, the score was 7/165, but Windus was just getting started when Jake Alsop joined him in the middle.
The pair would combine for an unbroken 130-run eighth-wicket partnership to finish the day at 7/295 with Windus bringing up his maiden first-grade century, ending on 112 not out from 189 balls while Alsop was there on 50 from 80.
Wrigglesworth said he and Windus played “within ourselves” early in their partnership.
“We knew that if we could get to their bowlers’ second and third spells, it would get easier,” he said.
“And I guess that’s the joy of two-day cricket, just being able to bat for as long as we can and then reap the rewards later in the day.”
Wrigglesworth praised Windus’ knock, notjustforthesheersizeofit,butfordigging in while the game still needed to be won.
“He really batted within himself while the game was still on the line and was really mature about it,” he said.
“And then just freed himself up after the game was over and he hits the ball as clean as anyone I’ve seen. He smacks them.
“Happy for him to get the three figures. He deserves it because he worked really hard. I think he would have been 30 or 40 when we passed them, which was pleasing.
“And Slop (Alsop) as well was awesome. He can really play and it’s good that he got some confidence coming in a bit later, but
I would have had full faith in him even if he had to come in when the game was on the line as well.”
Wrigglesworth was also happy for 22-year-old pace bowler Riley Stone, who took 6/43 on day one.
“He’s a real asset for us with his pace and
wicket taking ability,” he said.
“It’s important with two-day cricket since you have to bowl teams out. He works really hard, trains hard, always trying to learn and he’s going to be great for us, especially in two-day cricket.”
ST PETERS rocketed to the top of the
ladder on the back of a magnificent century by captain Luke Ford. Newtown & Chilwell resumed at 8/224 and ended on 9/253 with Haydn Burke getting to 50 and Jack Trewin picking up a wicket to add to his four from day one. Ford was then in complete control ofthesituationwith117from176ballswhile younger brother Billy Ford contributed 51 in a 107-run stand. The Saints ended at 8/268 with Jordan Lewis (3/45) the best of the Two Blues’ bowlers.
EAST Belmont chalked up a 123-run against South Barwon in a powerful allround performance. Resuming at 6/249, Lachie Inglis took his score from 71 to 83 when East finished on 8/283. Sam Ellis picked up another wicket to make it five for the innings for the Swans. Speedster Jack Jenkins (4/49) and spinner Lachlan Molyneux (3/35) didn’t allow South Barwon any continuity in its run chase with only Harry Hauenstein (41) looking like grafting out some runs. South Barwon was all out for 160.
NORTH Geelong added another 36 runs to its day one total with Adam Costello finishing on 76 not out in a final score of 6/242 against St Joseph’s. At 7/118 in response, it looked like the Magpies were cruising to victory after Angus Cranny (3/58 from 19 overs) and Tom Mathieson (2/31 from 19) did most of the damage. With their sights set on a draw, Cooper Findlay hung around for 74 deliveries for four runs while Brandon Purcell (48 not out from 115 deliveries) and a free-flowing Ollie King (31 notoutfrom38)tookthescoreto7/184from 85 overs and neither side got the points.
Flett snares four wickets in Inverleigh A Grade debut
By Justin Flynn
Inverleigh seamer Hamish Flett took four wickets in his A1 Grade debut and helped restrict Armstrong Creek to less than 200 on the opening day of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association round 5 on Saturday.
Flett was rewarded for his tight bowling in B Grade, where he has gone at just 2.6 runs per over in the past three games.
Flett took 4/39 from 16 overs against the reigning premiers in an impressive debut on Saturday.
“He bowled really consistently all day,”
Inverleigh captain Lachie Platt said.
“I definitely didn’t have on the bingo card that he’d bowl 16 in a row, that’s for sure, but he’s been bowling really well in the twos.
“We had a couple of the Collins boys out and then Sam Haygarth was out so it was a good opportunity to give him a crack and I’d say we’ll be seeing a bit more of him.”
Armstrong Creek was eventually dismissed for 186 with Ben Robertson (40) top scoring, but it was some late-order hitting that got the Titans to that total after being 6/108 and 8/149.
Still, Platt was pleased with containing the final tally to 186 on a quick outfield at Armstrong Creek.
“Especially on that ground - that’s
probably the quickest ground I’ve played on for a long time,” he said.
“They got off to a pretty hot start, but we were able to peg them back through the middle and they probably got 20 more at the end that we wouldn’t have liked.
“I think there was one partnership that might have been 40 or 50, but I don’t think there was another one that would have been over 30.”
David Peel bowled well for the Kookaburras, taking 4/33 from 13 overs of spin.
“He’s just come back from a broken finger, so he hasn’t really bowled,” Platt said.
“He got one over last week, but it was good to get him a few overs.”
Opening batter Will Collins will come into the line-up this week as sub in place of Will Stoney and Inverleigh will also look to Platt, Kieran McNally, Locke Perrett and Austin Haygarth for runs.
“Kieran McNally’s probably one to watch,” Platt said.
“He’s been a bit unlucky so far, but he’s been batting really well in the nets, so hopefully he can get a few.
“They’re a pretty tidy bowling attack. I think they’re more of a bowling side from what I’m seeing so they’ll bowl pretty similar to us I think - pretty boring outside
off. I think on that ground we should be able to make that score in 75 overs.”
With only eight teams fighting for four finals spots, Platt said the evenness of the competition meant early wins were especially important.
“I think you’ll have to win at least four games to stay off the bottom,” he said.
“And then I think you’re only going to have to win maybe eight or nine games to make finals. We definitely have to win the 50-50 ones, that’s for sure.”
MILLER Moulton equal top scored for Barwon Heads in just his second A Grade game with a valuable 61 from 106 deliveries in the middle order. Max Melzer also made
61 with the Seagulls posting 9/239 against Anglesea. Seamer Ky Eskrigge (5/58) took his first A Grade five-wicket haul for the Seas.
QUEENSCLIFF is well on the way to firstinnings points after Pat Mileto took 6/20 from 17 overs to have Jan Juc all out for 119. Jordan Monahan sent down 20 overs and took 2/36 and in reply the Coutas are 26 without loss from 18 overs.
BARRABOOL was dismissed in the 75th over for 192 against Drysdale. The Bulls had several batters get starts, but nobody passed 37 with new-ball pair Blake Dobbin and Mitchell Stephens each snaring three wickets for the Hawks.
Grovedale captain Jack Wrigglesworth shared a match-winning 80-run stand with Josh Windus. (Ivan Kemp) 512909_24
Michael McNeel square drives for a single during his important knock of 38. 512909_22
Left: Armstrong Creek top scorer Ben Robertson (40) drives forward of point. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 512910_09 Right: Inverleigh’s David Peel bowled superbly with
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