Geelong Indy - 14th August 2026

August 14, 2026

Dad and daughter cheer on the Cats

(Ivan Kemp)

Rain fell throughout most of Geelong’s game against Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday 8 August, but it didn’t deter 33,379 fans from attending. The Cats booted the first 10 goals of the game before the Bombers improved in the second half although not by enough to prevent a 67-point win to the home side. Pictured are Matt Jelley with his daughter Melody before the game and they would have been just as happy with the result afterwards. Geelong faces North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium this Saturday and returns to Kardinia Park to finish off the home and away season against Richmond on Saturday 22 August at 7.45pm. The Cats are locked in a battle to finish in the AFL top six, which would avoid the wildcard round. They are still a chance at a top four spot, but would need other results to go their way. For more pictures, see page 19.

Big market push By Matt Hewson Geelong’s new weekly market has been an unbridled success, but the team behind it are not done yet. Barwon Events founders Simon Toohey and Kieran Blood have established Geelong City Market as a weekly fi xture, drawing more than 6000 people each week and sparking $8.3 million in economic activity over the past seven months. But the weekly market is just the beginning. Th is week the pair announced their intention to create a permanent Geelong market space, comparable to the South Melbourne Market, in or close to, the city centre. Mr Toohey said the region had a “huge availability of produce” that could support

a year-round market to open for up to four days a week, offering regional producers an option between the occasional farmers’ market and opening a traditional storefront. “We have lobsters down the Great Ocean Road, some of the best mussels… dairy, cattle, lamb, goat, amazing wild meats and we have vegetable producers and growers…we have it all,” he said. “We have a vision where 60 per cent of the produce is from Geelong and the Bellarine and nearby regions, 20 per cent from within Australia and 20 per cent international. “We want ‘local’ as the number one drawcard, but also to be a place where people can do their weekly shop. You want to cover all bases.”

Their vision is backed by extensive research and analysis, including an independent study outlining a five-year pathway to the market’s realisation. “Th is is no longer just an idea sketched on the back of a napkin,” Mr Toohey said. “We have spent more than 18 months asking the hard questions, speaking with producers and industry, studying the best markets in Australia and around the world, testing the economics and looking honestly at what Geelong needs. “(Th is) could change the way our city buys food, supports local producers and welcomes visitors.” The key to success is a hybrid model, combining the fresh food market with a dining and hospitality precinct – predominantly supplied by the

marketplace – as well as entertainment and education spaces. In addition to delivering significant economic rewards, Mr Toohey said the market could offer huge community and sustainability benefits to Geelong. “We’re working day and night to make this a reality,” he said. “Whether it’s water, solar, food waste, compost, we want to be carbon-conscious, carbon-neutral if possible. We’re talking to the council about funding, talking to private investors, looking at grant opportunities and taking whatever positive movements toward a permanent market that suits our ethos. “Financially, we’re open to options. We see it being very lucrative and we’ve got the data to back that up.”

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G21 slams Fair Jobs Code Geelong Regional Alliance (G21) has spoken out against the state government’s proposed Fair Jobs Code as it would apply to local councils. The code, which was introduced to parliament in June this year, was a Daniel Andrews election commitment from 2022 promising to promote secure work, ensure workplace safety and punish businesses who committed wage theft, poor safety practices or industrial relations breaches. The new regulations would also include the Local Government Legislation Amendment (Stronger Communities) Bill 2026, which would result in the appointment of a Local Government Fair

Jobs Code regulator. Minister for Local Government Paul Hamer said the code would “deliver a range of reforms to prevent corruption, improve councillor conduct and accountability, strengthen the integrity of councils and improve job security, fairness and accountability for the thousands of Victorians working in the local government sector”. G21 chair and Colac mayor Jason Schram said councils supported fair and secure jobs, but parliament should not vote on major new rules without first seeing what they meant in practice. “Councils are not opposed to fair jobs.

We are opposed to being asked to sign up to rules that have not been shown, explained or properly tested,” he said. “Before Parliament makes a decision, the community deserves to know what problem the Code is trying to fix, what evidence supports it, and what it will cost councils, ratepayers, local businesses and service providers.” In a statement released this week, G21 said the lack of details about the code meant it was impossible to “judge the benefits, costs or unintended consequences such as reduced flexibility on how they deliver essential services to meet their unique local community needs”.

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Brigade celebrates 90 years Barwon Heads Fire Brigade is celebrating nine decades of protecting the community by recognising the generous efforts of its volunteers. The brigade’s Annual Dinner and Awards Night was held in Barwon Heads early this month to mark 90 years of volunteer service and celebrate the contributions of past and present members. Captain Pete Burnett said ten brigade members received awards for their outstanding service to CFA, the brigade and the wider community during the night. “That willingness to serve our community as volunteers is what makes this brigade so special,” he said. “Every call-out reflects the commitment of volunteers who make themselves available, maintain their skills and train throughout the year. “I am very proud to be part of an organisation that performs such an important role in our community... and so far this year, the brigade has responded to 38 incidents.” CFA service awards were presented to Pam Halnon for 20 years of service, followed by Colin Bridges and Matt Taylor for 10 years, and Jono Nevile and John Wilson for five years. Second lieutenant Rob Pogue was honoured with two awards during the event, including the 10-year CFA service award and the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub Branch Award, which he received alongside third lieutenant Deb Fowler.

“A one-size-fits-all approach could make it harder and more expensive for councils to deliver the services their communities need,” Mayor Schram said. “In growing and coastal communities like those across our region, demand can change quickly. Councils need flexibility to respond to local needs, protect service delivery and support local jobs and businesses.” Mayor Schram said any reference to the code should be struck from the Local Government Legislation Amendment until the impacts of such legislation were assessed and consulted on. “Parliament should have the full picture before it is asked to vote,” he said.

Barwon Heads Fire Brigade captain Pete Burnett, left, junior member Otis Pogue, firefighter Tim Micheletto, and non-operational volunteer Pam Halnon with a 90th birthday cake. (Supplied)

The Barwon Heads Fire Brigade awards included the Shaun Wilson Memorial ‘Encouragement Award’ for Alan Burns and the Captain’s Award for Jane Vaughan.

Mick O’Donnell was also named Firefighter of the Year for his operational excellence, commitment and contribution to the brigade throughout the year.

Additional train services will soon be rolling into Geelong, while plans for more kindergarten places in Point Lonsdale are also set in motion. Forty services will be extended from Geelong to Waurn Ponds each week from 23 August as part of the state government’s investment in the rail network. Minister for Public Transport Vicki Ward said the additional services would make it easier and faster for people to catch the train. “More trains on the timetable means less time waiting on the platform,” she said. “It also means more time to enjoy your destination, whether it’s getting home, going to the footy, hanging out at the beach, or heading to work.” The extended service for the Geelong Line will be among the more than 400 extra weekly train services across the state’s network from 23 August. The state government also plans to open a new kindergarten at Point Lonsdale Primary School in 2029 to provide more kinder places for the region. Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn said it was important to invest in building and expanding kindergartens across the state. “We’re building kinders where families need them most; close to home, close to school and close to services,” she said. The new kindergarten is part of the state government’s aim to back 15 hours of three-year-old kinder by 2029 and 30 hours of four-year-old kinder by 2036. The new train timetable will go live on Friday 7 August, and commuters can visit transport.vic.gov.au or the PTV app for more information.

Ready, set, run for big September marathon event Geelong is set to welcome up to 30,000 visitors to the region for its first ever full marathon event this September. More than just a race, the city will host the inaugural Geelong Running Festival, a three-day event opening with the Brooks Running Expo at Nyaal Banyul on Friday 18 September and concluding with running events and post-race party on Sunday 20 September. Competitive events feature three kids races, while adults will compete in a half marathon, wheelchair half marathon, 6.5km community race and the headline full marathon. Three-time Olympian Lee Troop has

spearheaded the event and also designed the course, which gives all runners the opportunity to run on the field at Kardinia Park. “The best running events are about the memories created along the way, and having Kardinia Park as part of the course gives runners something truly special,” he said. “Geelong has everything needed to become a destination on the Australian running scene, and this event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the city.” Kardinia Park Stadium Trust’s Rick Bell said his organisation was thrilled to be part of the event.

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“Giving participants the memorable experience of running through the stadium is something we are proud to be part of,” he said. Festival community ambassador Kathleen Whitehead has entered the marathon and said the event would bring the community together. “Showing up is what matters, whether it’s at the start line or on the sidelines,” she said. “You don’t need to be an elite runner to experience the excitement of race day – there is a distance and a challenge for everyone.” Visit geelongrunningfestival.com.au for more information.

Kardinia Park Stadium Trust general manager Rick Bell, Cr Eddy Kontelj, Kathleen Whitehead and Geelong Running Festival founder and race director Lee Troop. (Ivan Kemp) 570679_01

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Webb’s egg-cellent efforts By Jena Carr Ian Webb is out at Geelong West Giants Football Club’s games every weekend cooking warm egg and bacon rolls for the players. The Geelong West man has been cooking breakfast on the barbecue for the club for over a decade and was named a Legend of the Tongs winner. Mr Webb said he was very surprised to receive the award as he just loved being able to support the club. “I had just moved to Geelong West, and asked the Geelong West Giants Football Club if they needed a helping hand,” he said. “You meet a lot of people from the opposition clubs and the kids are great; they come off the field wet and cold, so I cook them up a hot egg and bacon roll and ask them how they’re going.” Mr Webb has come a long way in his barbecue skills from the days when undercooked eggs left a trail of runny yolks and stained shirts. “Sometimes if the players had a crack at me, I would deliberately make the eggs a little bit runny, but it was all in good fun,” he said. “There is a lot of enjoyment through being part of the club, as I’ve always been a hands-on volunteer and it’s important that we have people like that around the club.” Legend of the Tongs is an initiative by Bunnings Warehouse to recognise the volunteers who quietly keep grassroots sports running.

Giants’ Under 18 players Bohdi Black, left, Jacob Chandler and William Charles can’t resist one of Ian Webb’s egg and bacon rolls. (Ivan Kemp) 571426_08

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North Geelong junior netballers Minka, Darci, Willow, Addison and Isla can’t wait for the second netball court at Osborne Park. (supplied)

Osborne Park go ahead The City of Greater Geelong has joined the state government to support key sporting infrastructure upgrades. The state government announced in May that it would contribute $450,000 towards a second netball court at North Geelong’s Osborne Park and the City will allocate $380,000 from its 2026-27 budget. North Geelong is the only club in the Geelong & District Netball League without a second netball court. The additional court will allow junior and senior netball matches to be played on the same day, reducing pressure on volunteers and strengthening club connections. The BMX start and finish tracks at Newcomb’s Grinter Reserve will also be handed $150,000 by the City with the state government contributing $200,000. The upgrades will improve safety, increase accessibility for riders of all ages and abilities, reduce weather-related disruptions, lower maintenance demands on volunteers and enhance the club’s ability to host larger events that attract visitors to Greater Geelong. New tennis lighting at Newcomb’s Ervin

Reserve and Geelong West’s Doris Smith Reserve, and oval lighting at Leopold’s Estuary Reserve will enable sporting clubs, schools and community groups to safely extend training, competition and recreation into the evening. The upgrades are expected to support the continued growth of Newcomb Tennis Club, FC Leopold and Geelong West Tennis Club while improving utilisation of the reserves. Sports & Recreation portfolio chair Eddy Kontelj said investing in better infrastructure would help improve access and participation. “Every member of our community deserves the opportunity to be active, connected and involved in local sport,” he said. “That’s why we’re investing in infrastructure that encourages greater participation and ensures our sporting spaces reflect the needs of our diverse community.” The 2026-27 budget also provides continued funding for major sporting infrastructure projects, including Stage 2 of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre, Landy Field and several pavilion upgrades across Greater Geelong.

Geelong’s primary independent advocate for local business, industry and community has announced its new interim chief executive. The Committee for Geelong has appointed Kate Coghlan to its top job after Michael Johnston announced his unexpected resignation on 17 July. Committee for Geelong chair Rebecca Bartel said the organisation was delighted to welcome Ms Coghlan into the role. “Geelong is among the fastest-growing regions in Australia. Committee for Geelong has a responsibility, as the independent voice for Future Geelong, to look beyond economic and political cycles and remain focused on the major projects needed to ensure our region grows well, not just fast,” she said. “Kate brings significant experience in regional advocacy and public affairs, along with a deep understanding of Geelong and strong relationships across business, government and the community.

“Her appointment provides continuity and momentum while the Board undertakes its recruitment process for a permanent chief executive officer later in the year.” Ms Coghlan, who had a distinguished career in media including chief of staff for ABC News Victoria, will leave a senior strategist role at Sally Branson Consulting Group to step into the Committee’s top job. She said she was honoured to join the Committee for Geelong and have a role in Geelong’s future. “For 25 years, the Committee has championed the big picture thinking which has made Geelong one of Australia’s great places to live, work and invest,” Ms Coghlan said. “As the Committee enters its next chapter, I look forward to listening to our members, understanding their priorities, and drawing on the best evidence to champion the projects that will drive productivity and help Geelong grow well for the next generation.”

Torquay pallet pedestrian bridge replaced A new bridge will make it easier for community members to walk and cycle across Torquay and replaces an informal pallet bridge crossing. The pedestrian bridge was installed across Spring Creek to provide a safe and accessible connection for people of all ages and abilities. Surf Coast Shire councillor Liz Pattison said the new bridge was built near the Spring Valley playground and bike park, connecting walking and cycling paths. “The previous makeshift pallet bridge was well used by the community, but it wasn’t always the easiest crossing,” she said. “(There were) muddy conditions in winter and a few extra things to be mindful of during summer, including snakes. “Replacing it with an accessible bridge... provides a safe and reliable crossing that everyone can use, whether they are walking,

riding, pushing a pram or using a mobility aid. “This crossing is used every day by people using the trails, getting to school, visiting the bike park and playground, so the new pedestrian bridge will make a difference for a lot of people.” Cr Pattison said removing the pallets allowed the creek to re-establish its natural flow, reduce erosion and limit impacts on the creek banks. “Restoring the creek’s natural flow will help protect the surrounding environment and improve the long-term health of Spring Creek,” she said. “Once the creek has had time to re-establish its natural flow, further revegetation works will be undertaken.” Minor works will continue around the bridge, which is expected to be open to pedestrians by the end of the week.

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Sailing towards success Five young Geelong sailors have braved Italian waters and sailed their way to gold, silver and bronze success during the Cadet World Championship. Two junior teams from Royal Geelong Yacht Club placed second and third during the international cadet sailing competition in Italy from 31 July to 7 August. William (Will) Garner, 14, and his teammate Jack O’Brien came in second, while Jack Benyan and Farrell Meeghan took third place during the championships. “It felt pretty good to achieve those results, and it was a pretty exciting experience... as I was one of the youngest people on the top bunch of boats,” Will said. “I love the social friendships and connections you can

get from sailing, and you can make friends from all around the world as well.” Will received two additional awards during the event for the highest-placed cadet Under 15 and Under 16. Geelong’s Matilda (Tilly) Groves, 16, took out the top spot during the promotional fleet open competition along with her teammate Poppy Loftus from the Royal Victorian Yacht Club. “We sailed to the best that we could, and I think we did really well as it was a very close regatta, especially at the end,” Tilly said. “It was really good to get that result, and it didn’t really hit me at first, but once it sunk in, it was a very good feeling as it meant that all of our hard work had paid off.”

Tilly Groves, right, with teammate Poppy Loftus.

Will Garner, right, with teammate Jack O’Brien.

Teens take on the jungle More than 20 young people and their mentors will head to Papua New Guinea next month to tackle the Kokoda Track as part of the Geelong Kokoda Youth Program. Delivered by Geelong Youth Engagement (GYE), the year-long program works with secondary school students from around the region who face mental health struggles, homelessness, drug and alcohol dependence or family issues to help them develop the skills and resilience to deal with the challenges life throws their way. After 20 weeks of physical training with program mentors drawn from the local business community and government organisations, participants then walk the famed 96km trek through the Papua New Guinean jungle. Over the past 13 years of the program, more than 220 at-risk teens have participated in what GYE expedition leader and former policeman Andy Brittain said was “a really unique experience”. “It’s like a reality TV show. You see these lives change right before your eyes, each day,” he said. “And these kids go on to become leaders – cops, nurses, PSOs, physios, tradies. “We see absolutely stunning turnarounds every trek we run. It’s really life-changing, and not just for the kids, for their mentors too.” Celia Konstas, one of the mentors joining this year’s trek, said the training was tough but had already turned the crew into “a well-bonded team”. “I’m looking forward to seeing Kokoda, its villages and historic sites,” she said. “I’m also excited to see this great crew undertake such a hard challenge. I know they’ll find it memorable and rewarding.” Visit geelongyouthengagement.org. au to find out more.

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Kokoda Track expedition leader Andy Brittain (front-right) with mentor Celia Konstas (front-centre) and the Geelong Youth Engagement crew. (Supplied)

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New graffiti kits available Private property and business owners can access graffiti kits from the City of Greater Geelong. The City said the “new and improved” kits are designed to help remove graffiti from fences, walls and shopfronts visible to the public. The kits complement the City’s existing paint voucher program, which provides residents with a four-litre tin of colour matched paint, a roller paint brush, tray and drop sheet to assist owners who have graffiti on painted external surfaces. Chair of the Safety, Graffiti & Regulation

portfolio Chris Burson said council had a coordinated approach to tackling graffiti. “Graffiti is most effectively managed when it is reported and removed quickly, which is why the City takes a coordinated approach that combines responsive removal with practical support for residents and businesses,” he said. “The graffiti kits form part of a broader range of initiatives that help property owners take action, while supporting our efforts to maintain clean, safe and welcoming neighbourhoods across the region.” Each kit contains cleaning liquid, safe-

ty glasses and gloves, a scrubbing brush, cleaning cloth and instructions for use. The products have been tested on a range of surfaces and are formulated to remove spray paint, texta and felt pen markings, the City said. Council said 96.6 per cent of graffiti requests on council-managed assets were responded to within the target timeframes. “We know that discovering graffiti on your home or business can be frustrating, which is why we’re pleased to provide residents with practical and accessible tools to help remove it quickly,” mayor Stretch Kon-

telj said. “These kits provide a free and convenient solution for residents and business owners, making it easier to remove graffiti and restore the appearance of their property.” Residents can collect a kit for free while stocks last from the City’s Customer Service Centres at Wurriki Nyal, Corio Village Shopping Centre and Drysdale. Proof of identity and address is required, and a waiver must be signed upon collection. See geelongcity.vic.gov.au/services/ health-and-wellbeing/graffiti/report-graffiti-issues for more information.

Drysdale’s Jenny Rundell is raising money for cancer research by doing Daffodil Day dips. (Ivan Kemp) 571132_03

Jenny takes the plunge By Jena Carr

Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk (formerly the Bellarine Basin) is now an area of native vegetation and public open space. (Supplied)

Jenny Rundell is taking the plunge into Portarlington’s cold waters to raise money and support for cancer research. The Drysdale woman will undertake multiple Daffodil Day dips this month ahead of Cancer Council Victoria’s Daffodil Day fundraiser on Thursday 20 August. Ms Rundell worked as a receptionist at Barwon Health’s Andrew Love Cancer Centre for 15 years before retiring and said fundraising for cancer research was really important. “If we can raise some money to make even more people make it through cancer, that’s even better,” she said. “It’s a bit of fun, but sometimes it can be very difficult going into the water first thing in the morning, as it can be quite cold. “Patients would come in every day at the same time for up to six or seven weeks, de-

pending on the type of cancer, so jumping in cold water isn’t that big.” Ms Rundell has completed six dips and raised more than $850 for cancer research as of 4.30pm on 12 August. Cancer Council Victoria head of fundraising and communications Lyrian Fleming-Parsley said Daffodil Day united people in giving hope to those impacted by cancer. “Every donation helps fund world-class research, bringing us closer to better treatments and better outcomes for people facing cancer,” she said. Cancer Council volunteers will also be selling bunches of daffodils at Geelong North Bunnings from 9am on Saturday 15 August, providing the Geelong community extra opportunities to support people affected by cancer. Visit daffodilday.com.au/fundraisers/ jennyrundell/daffodil-day-dip-2026 to contribute to Ms Rundell’s fundraising efforts.

Bellarine water basin reborn Champion swimmer headlines Meli breakfast A former Bellarine water basin has been opened to the public after its transformation into an open space. After extensive remediation and restoration from Barwon Water and project partners, the former Bellarine Basin, now renamed Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk (‘headwaters of continuous flowing river’) is now a 30-hectare area of native vegetation and public space open to the public. Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming thanked project partners Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, the Bellarine Catchment Network and the Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk for their ongoing contributions. “From frogs, to turtles, wedge-tailed eagles and rarely seen plant life, the site is now home to an exciting array of biodiversity,” he said. “We’re excited to see the area continue to thrive and transform, and for it to become a valuable community space.” State government funding for the proj-

ect – more than $1 million in total – was announced in 2020, with preliminary works beginning at the end of that year. Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation people and partnerships coordinator Koby Phillips said the results of the project were made clear by one visit to the site. ““Frogs are in abundance, plants are returning, waterbirds are visiting, and wedge-tailed eagles still watch over the site,” he said. “Murrk Ngubitj will be an important place for locals to come enjoy Country and follow the place as it goes through a healing phase.” Bellarine Catchment Network president Vicki Perrett said the Friends group had played an important role in caring for the site. “It has been encouraging to see local people give their time, knowledge and energy to help shape the future of this place,” she said.

Meli’s Foster a Future Breakfast will feature Olympic gold medallist Brooke Hanson as guest speaker. The local not-for-profit community services organisation will hold this year’s edition of the annual event at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday 17 September, coinciding with Foster Care Week. Hanson, a world champion swimmer and former world record-holder, grew up watching her parents provide foster care to children in need. At the Foster a Future Breakfast she will share her personal perspective on how her upbringing shaped her life. “I’m incredibly excited to be coming to Geelong to be part of Meli’s Foster a Future Breakfast,” Hanson said. “Foster care is something very close to my heart. I grew up watching my parents open our home to children and families in crisis, and it’s shaped who I am today. “I’ve seen firsthand the difference that a safe, caring environment can make,

especially for children coming from really challenging situations. Foster carers don’t just provide a roof over someone’s head – they offer hope, safety and a sense that someone truly cares. “I’m honoured to be part of an event that celebrates and supports such incredible work.” The event, now in its fourth year, raises funds to support foster carers and children and young people in foster care. Meli chief executive Robyn Hayles said the event was an opportunity to recognise the life-changing difference foster carers make in the lives of young people. “They provide safety, care and stability when it is needed most,” she said. “This event is both a celebration of their commitment and an opportunity for the wider community to support the future of foster care in our region.” Visit meli.org.au for tickets and more information.

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It’s not weak to speak up Armstrong Creek’s Griffin Knowles will set out on an endurance run from Perth to Sydney this month to raise awareness of men’s mental health. He spoke with Jena Carr about the journey and his inspiration behind the challenge.

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riffin Knowles, 19, will channel his grief into change as he runs across Australia’s rural landscapes in support of men’s mental health. It was in October last year when the Armstrong Creek man’s childhood friend died following challenges with mental health at just 19. “I’ve known him since I was really young, but as we got older, stuff happened, and one day I heard that he’d done it,” Griffin said. “I was upset and sad, but something clicked for me where I decided that something needs to change and I’m going to do something about it. “We’re losing too many men a day...and I decided that if no one else was going to, then I’m going to be the one to do something about it. “I’ve also struggled with mental health, and I’ve found that running really helped me escape and clear my head, so... I decided to challenge myself in honour of my friend.” From 24 August, Griffin will undertake an endurance run challenge from Perth’s Cottesloe Beach to Sydney’s Bondi Beach to support men’s mental health. “I’m a bit nervous, excited, ready, scared and just feeling all the emotions right now,” he said. “What I’m looking forward to the most is seeing the change happening in real time, and I’m going to be posting updates on my socials every day. “I’m also pushing people to reach out to their loved ones, and I also encourage people to reach out to me as well, as it melts my heart when people reach out. “This challenge is a good way to get the word out there, and it’s one of those things that, if you’re willing to put yourself out there and challenge yourself, other people will see it and be inspired to start a conversation. “After I’ve launched this project, I’ve had heaps of mates come out and tell me that what I’m doing is amazing and that they have also struggled with their mental health. “All of my mates have said that they’ll be at the finish line to cheer me on, so I’ve got a great group of friends, and I can’t be more grateful for them.” Griffin said he planned to run close to 65km each day during the challenge and spark meaningful conversations around mental health, resilience, and the importance of speaking up. “It’s a hard challenge, but it’s not as hard as what people go through day-to-day,” he said. “I’m really passionate about the mental health side of things as...I’ve been through my own struggles as well. “I want to make a change and really impact other people’s lives, so people know that it’s not too late to reach out to their loved ones if they need support. “I’m encouraging people to start those conversations, as one text message or phone call can make a massive difference. “It’s important to break that tough male stigma, as well as encourage people not to wait to speak out about their experiences, while also letting them know that they’re not alone.” Griffin has already raised more than $4600 as of 6pm on 11 August through his Across Australia – One Run, Countless Reasons campaign, with a final goal of $25,000. All funds will go towards tailored mental health and early intervention programs through Talk2mebro, a suicide prevention charity that aims to reduce nationwide suicide numbers to zero. Griffin said physical activity has positive impacts on mental health and encouraged people to reach out to family and friends when needed. “I’m not an expert or anything, but mental health awareness is just something that I’m passionate about and different things work for different people,” he said. “Physical activity is really good, so you just

Griffin Knowles will run across the country to raise awareness for men’s mental health. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp)

got to get out there, and hanging out with your friends can be really helpful as well. “My mates and I have dinner at each other’s houses on Wednesday nights, and it’s good to catch up with them as it’s harder to see them since school, but we keep in touch, which is good.” What sparked Griffin’s love for endurance running began close to two years ago as a way to prove his friend wrong. “One of my mates at school said that I wouldn’t be able to run 20km,” he said. “I told him that I could easily run 20km, but he said I couldn’t, so I went home that day from school and told my dad that I was going to run 20km that night to prove my friend wrong. “So, I went out that night, ran the 20km, and then from there I have just kept running, and it’s something that came naturally to me. “That was the first big run I ever did, and the runs just kept getting bigger from there, as...I’d go for a run, get back, and feel

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amazing.” Once the challenge is completed, Griffin will become the youngest person to finish the Perth to Sydney run. The current title is held by Western Australia’s Chad Aziz, who finished the close to 4000km run last month at 20-years-old. The challenge will be a significant leg up from Griffin’s previous accomplishment of running around the track at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus for 24 hours straight. Griffin covered close to 195km during a full day in April this year to raise awareness for mental health and all the lives lost. Visit talk2mebro.grassrootz.com/griffknowles-across-australia-one-run-countlessreasons to donate to the Across Australia – One Run, Countless Reasons campaign and keep track of Griffin’s progress. If this article has raised any concerns, help is available through Lifeline by calling 13 11 14, visiting lifeline.org.au or texting 0477 131 114.

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50 years of community sport By Jena Carr Two Bell Post Hill (BPH) sporting clubs will celebrate five decades of operation with a free Family Fun Day. The event will be held at Myers Reserve from 10am on Sunday 16 August to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BPH Cricket Club and BPH Football and Netball Club. BPH Cricket Club president Miles Slater said it was an honour to see both clubs achieve 50 years. “I hope to see a lot of people come to the community event that we’re putting on,

along with making sure the kids have a great time,” he said. “Our junior numbers between both clubs have dwindled over the years, and it’s something that both clubs want to attack head-on by making the place a much more family environment.” BPH Football and Netball Club president Brett Osburn said the event also looked to reconnect the club with its community and get more kids into sport. “A lot of kids that don’t play sport can tend to go off the rails a little bit, whereas if they’ve got sport in their life, it seems to keep them on the straight and narrow,” he

said. “It is a really good family club, and that’s what we want to foster, grow and get out there, so...we’re hoping a lot of families turn up, and it should be a great day.” The Family Fun Day will feature a range of activities and entertainment, providing community members with the chance to experience everything that the clubs have to offer. BPH Football and Netball Club’s Brett Osburn and BPH Cricket Club’s Miles Slater look forward to celebrating 50 years with the community. (Ivan Kemp) 571163_04

A million reasons for joy By Jena Carr A Queenscliff children’s charity will be able to open its doors to more kids in need following the sale of a charity home in Armstrong Creek. Cottage by the Sea (CBTS) received a $1 million donation from the sale of Boutique Homes’ four-bedroom charity home, which will support the charity’s new Riptide facility. CBTS chief executive Adam Wake said the funds would help the charity create opportunities for an additional 700 children to experience life-changing programs through the new facility. “It is literally leading to more children having fulfi lling lives, and there’s nothing more important than that,” he said. “We often hear families say that they

can’t give kids this or that, and that must allude to a feeling of guilt, which is unfair to put on themselves. “It is an amazing building, so the kids run into a space that is fi lled with light, colour, and joy, and...we’re lucky to be able to provide it to as many kids as we can.” Boutique Homes, part of ABN Group, managing director Aidan Hooper said the recent donation brought the group’s total raised for CBTS to more than $2.6 million. “To see this home sell and deliver a $1 million donation is incredibly special, and we’re so proud of what it means for Cottage by the Sea and the young people they support,” he said. People can continue to support CBTS in providing opportunities for vulnerable children by visiting the charity’s website for more information or to donate.

Boutique Homes managing director Aidan Hooper and CBTS chief executive Adam Wake at the new Riptide facility. (Ivan Kemp) 570621_01

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humbling as we see how people want to help and support one another,” he said. “Opening our doors to the community six days a week, Second Blessings will be a true demonstration of faith and kindness in action, and we can’t wait to welcome our first customers.” Anyone interested in assisting on a voluntary basis with Second Blessings or finding out more about any aspect of the community and faith-based work of St Luke’s Uniting Church in Highton can contact Des Younghusband on 0406 233 858 or secondblessings@stlukesuca.org. au Second Blessings will open its doors at 174 Barrabool Road, Highton, on Saturday 15 August and will operate six days a week from 9am to 5pm.

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By Cr Stretch Kontelj The Geelong Volunteer of the Year Awards are a reminder that some of the most important work in our community happens quietly, without recognition or reward. Every day across Greater Geelong, volunteers give their time, skills and compassion to support others. They coach junior sport, help people facing hardship, care for our environment, organise community events and provide connection to those who feel isolated. Their contribution makes Greater Geelong a more inclusive, resilient and connected place to live. That is why it was such a privilege to celebrate the recipients of this year’s awards, jointly hosted at our Wurriki Nyal civic precinct by Volunteering Geelong and the Rotary Clubs of Kardinia and Central Geelong, in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong. Anita Ekberg was a worthy Volunteer of the Year, earning recognition for her dedicated service supporting people undergoing cancer treatment. For 20 years, Anita has held workshops at Geelong hospitals, helping participants navigate some of the physical and emotional challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis. Drawing on her experience in the beauty industry, she provides guidance on skincare, makeup and styling, including practical advice around headwear and wigs.

City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj with Volunteer of the Year 2026 Anita Ekberg. (Rotary Club of Kardinia/Graham Hobbs)

What makes Anita’s contribution particularly remarkable is the confidence and sense of normality she helps restore at such a difficult time in people’s lives. Her commitment has ensured these free programs continue in Geelong and her work is a powerful example of how volunteering can change lives. We also celebrated Phil Reid with the Volunteer Service Award for more than 14 years supporting literacy and student wellbeing at Northern Bay College. Phil fi rst volunteered at the school as part of its reading club, but continued to be a trusted and familiar presence long after the program ended. He has helped hundreds of students improve their reading and communication while making them feel seen, heard and valued. Scott Smith received the Volunteer Inclusion Award for establishing Geelong Stars All Abilities Sports Club. His dedication has created opportunities for children and young people with

disabilities to participate in sport, build friendships and experience the joy of being part of a team. Alan Murphy was recognised with the Volunteer Leadership Award for his work with the Office of the Public Advocate’s Community Visitors Program. He leads a team of 18 volunteers who check in on vulnerable community members at mental health services and other prescribed sites across the region. And Youth Volunteer Award recipient Alexander Scott has channelled his own experiences into positive community action through Shoot for Kindness, Block Out Bullying. His initiative has brought together schools, sporting clubs and community organisations to promote kindness, inclusion and respect among young people. While these awardees are exceptional examples, they also represent the thousands of volunteers whose contributions enrich lives across Greater Geelong every day. The City is fortunate to work alongside volunteers in community centres, environmental programs, events, aged care services, mentoring learner drivers and many other areas. If you have ever thought about volunteering, I encourage you to take the next step. Whether you can offer a few hours each month or a regular commitment, your time and skills can make a genuine difference. Together, we can continue building a caring, connected and vibrant Greater Geelong, one act of service at a time. To learn more visit: geelong.link/ volunteering

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The victim of a Lorne schoolies bashing woke up in hospital a month after the attack, a Geelong court heard yesterday. Jon Hucker, 21, from Mt Clear, near Ballarat, was allegedly assaulted outside Lorne Hotel in the early hours of November 28, 2006.

Building anything less than a freeway-standard bypass extension to Portarlington Rd would be “short-sighted planning”, according to the Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association. The association’s Neil Mc-Guinness said VicRoads’ plan for traffic lights on section 4C was a “demonstrably bad decision”.

Grovedale residents are set for a legal showdown over a childcare centre they have described as unsafe and unnecessary. Nearby resident and grandfather John Raven was one of 35 objectors to the proposal before Geelong’s council decided to deny a planning permit on 1 May.

Local talent will take centre stage when Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) celebrates the completion of its $140 million redevelopment next weekend. Soul-funk band Jothi, fronted by local musician and educator Gloria Ragesh, will open the show on Friday, August 18 before headline act Jessica Mauboy at the Play House as the GAC kicks off its four-week Grand Opening Festival.

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A blues music treat Geelong musician Wayne Jury is not just another bluesman. Described by critics as “one of the best blues singers in the country” and an artist with an “exceptional voice” that “lives the song and delivers it from the heart”, Jury’s 40-year music career has seen him perform on some of the biggest stages in the country alongside some of rock and blues’ biggest names. But when it comes to connecting with an audience he prizes the smaller, intimate gigs. One such venue is the Door Gallery Cafe, where he will perform next weekend. “The audience is really close, so you’re right there, you’re looking at the whites of people’s eyes,” Jury said. “It’s very present, it’s a personal experience. In many ways you can be more open and more vulnerable, even though it can be a little more frightening when they’re right in your face. “On a bigger stage – and I’ve played some pretty big stages over the years – it’s hard, it’s a different experience…You have to rely on more pre-planned, generic responses to get to so many people, you lose a little bit of nuance.

“But when you’re playing to, or with, a small audience and you’re right there with them, they can see the expression on your face, they can feel the emotion a lot more.” For the Door Gallery Cafe show Jury will be joined by fellow local luminary Danny McKenna on drums, presenting a wide range of his music including songs from his 1994 debut album Walking On Glass, which he hasn’t revisited in decades. He said McKenna, who he was worked with for more than a decade, was a “beautifully musical drummer” who brought a sense of spontaneity and joy to the music. “We might just look at each other and I might raise my eyebrow, which is kind of an indication for Danny to go wherever he wants to take it,” Jury said. “The main thing about Danny is his ears are always open. I have this trust in him that whatever he does is certainly going to be good and interesting.” Wayne Jury and Danny McKenna are at the Door Gallery Cafe on Saturday 22 August. Visit trybooking.com/events/ landing/1625023 for more information.

Wayne Jury (pictured) and Danny McKenna perform next weekend. (Phil Nitchie)

Rockers get down and dirty for Geelong show Down and dirty rockers DOSE were playing only their fourth gig together when they came to Geelong last September, but the Melbourne four-piece have had a lot going on since then. On Friday 28 August DOSE will return to Geelong as part of the Legacy, Loud & Now lineup at the Barwon Club, playing alongside cult legends of Aussie rock Heaven and grungy Geelong outfit 4 Days. Th is time last year, frontman Mark Entwistle and guitarist Max Shepherd were in the process of turning what began as a loose group of musos who put on what Entwistle called “guerilla-style, spontaneous gigs” into a solid lineup. But all that changed very quickly with the offer of a single gig. “We scored the Everclear Australian tour…Initially, it just started off as, would we be able to do a Melbourne show?” Entwistle said. “And then they added the Barwon Heads pub show…in the end, we were invited to do the whole tour. “We were basically three months into the band’s existence and then we were off around the country with Everclear. It was a trial by fi re, but very, very good timing for us…and we’ve been on tour pretty much since November.”

Burlinson swings into arts centre One of Australia’s best-loved entertainers comes to Geelong with his swinging new show. First becoming a household name for his iconic starring role in the 1982 fi lm The Man from Snowy River, Tom Burlinson has since reinvented himself as a singing showman. His latest show, Still Swingin’, features a live big band playing the songs of classic vocalists such as Nat “King” Cole, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin and modern artists including Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bublé. But one crooner has always stood out among the rest for Burlinson. “I’ve loved the music of Frank Sinatra all my life…I used to call him the Man in the Hat when I was a very young boy, because I was so young I couldn’t even say the word Sinatra properly,” he said. “And I wrote a song – I’d never written a song before – called The Man in the Hat as a tribute to him and sang it on the Midday Show, hosted by Ray Martin.” A turning point in Burlinson’s career, that performance in 1990 saw him cast in the critically acclaimed miniseries Sinatra, produced by the famous singer’s daughter, as the singing voice for the younger years of Sinatra. From there, Burlinson found new life as a musical entertainer. “I love this music, I love sharing it with the people who still love it,” he said. “(Still Swingin’) is a celebration of that style of music and the great careers of those men. It’s one great song after another.” Tom Burlinson’s Still Swingin’ is at the Geelong Arts Centre on Saturday 29 August. Visit geelongartscentre. org.au for more information.

Melbourne rockers DOSE hit Geelong this August. (Supplied)

DOSE has also managed to lay down an EP of their brand of “gritty, dirty rock-blues-punk” and will soon take time to record a fi lmclip for their single Hearts before starting another tour around Victoria and the east coast.

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Entwistle said the Legacy, Loud & Now event was going to be a “big party”. “We’re there to have a good time, reach out and play our arses off,” he said. Visit barwonclub.com.au for tickets and more information.

Tom Burlinson’s Still Swingin’! (Supplied)

The Guide GARDENING AUSTRALIA ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

THE BLOCK Nine, Monday, 7.30pm

Like many of us, Gardening Australia has been hibernating for winter, but with the weather starting to warm up, the days getting longer and the sun shining a little more brightly, it’s time to get back out into nature. As usual, the team is on hand to provide plenty of inspiration for those of us ready to get our green thumbs dirty again. Hannah Moloney (pictured left with Tammy Huynh) is in Cairns touring its lush, tropical Botanic Gardens, and Jerry Coleby-Williams takes viewers along as he visits a stunning coastal plot. Costa Georgiadis, meanwhile, is taking in a “destination garden” and Josh Byrne meets a “plant stylist” to find ails and get some of their top tips. out what exactly such a job entails

While the season’s theme of “quiet luxury” appears to be getting interpreted as “beige on beige on beige” by the teams thus far, things behind the scenes are anything but. Yes, it’s drama as usual on The Block as main bedroom renovations begin. After the debacle of last night’s family bathroom judging, which saw some teams penalised for their incomplete projects, most of the Blockheads are pretty grumpy as they check out each other’s rooms, adding to the tension that’s already been building between the competitors. Hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft (both pictured) will be hoping a surprise visit from some fan favourites might be enough to lift the mood – both in the share house, and on site.

Going for gold:

THE 66TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS Seven, Sunday, 7.30pm

Robert Irwin hosts the Logie Awards.

Robert Irwin – arguably the most likeable bloke on telly – is the youngestever host of Australia TV’s night of nights at the tender age of 22. He’s also in the mix for the Gold Logie, up against some stiff competition in five-time nominee Julia Morris, journalist Ally Langdon, comedian Sam Pang, MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow, Tipping Point Australia host Todd Woodbridge and ABC presenter Lisa Millar (Back Roads, Muster Dogs). Adding a touch of poignancy to proceedings, the recently departed Sam Neill is surely the sentimental favourite to win an award for his role in The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.

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Pia Miranda joins Shaun Micallef in Italy for Origin Odyssey’s return.

PICK OF THE WEEK SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm

While season one of this family-history-focused travel series centred on comedians’ stories, this year Shaun Micallef is branching out to include actors and presenters. He’ll be taking Kate Langbroek to Jamaica, Denise Scott to Germany, Matt Okine to Ghana, Luke McGregor to Scotland and Tony Armstrong to Ireland. But first up we have Pia Miranda, whose ancestors hailed from Sicily in Italy. More precisely, the island of Vulcano, population roughly 1000 – many of whom, it turns out, seem to be related to the Looking for Alibrandi star. Like Who Do You Think You Are, but more fun, the joy in this series comes from the wonderful rapport Micallef builds with his travelling companions.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. 11.05 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Lost For Words. (PGl, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. From Marrara Stadium, Darwin. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 "UUFOCPSPVHImT 1BSFOUIPPE 1(BM R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Ablaze. 1.30 The Knowledge Keepers. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 11.20 Nula. 11.50 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert. 1am The Real Stories Of Basketball. 1.55 On The Road. 5.00 Bamay. 5.30 Late Programs.

6am The Way. (2010, PGadl) 7.40 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 9.35 Born To Dance. (2015, PGa) 11.25 Captain Fantastic. (2016, Malns) 1.35pm The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PGlv) 3.35 Cats. (2019, PG) 5.40 8FFLFOE "U #FSOJFmT (1989, PGadlsv) 7.30 Point Break. (1991, Mdlnv, R) 9.45 The Wicker Man. (2006, Malv, R) 11.40 Barbarella. (1968, Mns) 1.30am Solace. (2015, MA15+asv) 3.25 Corsage. (2022, Madlns) 5.30 The Movie Show.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 A Football Life. 10.00 NFL. NFL. Preseason. Week 1. Las Vegas Raiders v Arizona Cardinals. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. STIHL Series. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, M) 11.30 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+) 2.05am Pawn Stars. 2.35 Storage Wars. 3.05 Counting Cars. 4.00 Motorbike Cops. 5.00 Ax Men.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 12.30pm Rugby Heaven. 1.25 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand 1SJY PG 1PSUMBOE )mMJHIUT 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Everything Everywhere All At Once. (2022, MA15+) 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 The Summit. 4.00 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. (PGlsv, R) 6.30 Bull. (PGad, R) 7.30 NCIS. (Mdv, R) 10.20 Bull. (PGad, R) 11.15 JAG. (PGlv, R) 1.15am Home Shopping.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Friday, 14 August, 2026 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 13

Saturday, August 15 SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 SaintPierre. (Mv, R) 2.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 The World From Above. 11.00 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 2.30 Odysseus Returns. (PG, R) 4.25 The Secrets Of Mount Olympus. (R) 5.30 Silent War: The Shadow Of Atomic Bombs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Late arvo.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Swimming. 1BO 1BDJÙD $mTIJQT 'JOBMT 2.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. AUS v JPN. From Qld Country Bank Stadium. 5.05 Test Series: Australia v Japan Post-Match. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 Key Ingredient. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim sets her sights on a private school. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) A murder and a mistake push Alphy to question himself. 8.20 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions. 9.05 Doc Martin. (Ml, R) The news of Martin’s Imperial College job PGGFS ÚJFT UISPVHI UIF WJMMBHF 9.50 Believe Me. (Final, Mal, R) Sarah and Laila try to keep Worboys in prison. 10.40 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Diana: The Princess And The Bodyguard. Princess %JBOBmT SPZBM QSPUFDUJPO PGÙDFS discusses their bond. 8.50 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R) A look at Melbourne’s past architectural landscape. 10.25 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (Mv, R) 12.05 Daddy Issues. (Mls, R) 3.05 Those Who Stayed. (PGa, R) 3.45 Junior Doctors Down Under: Drug Overdose. (Mad, R) 4.35 Bamay: Tharawal And Iningai Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) 5IF UFBN TVNNJUT B 4PVUI 1BDJÙD volcanic peak and learns the competitive sport of hurling in Ireland. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff members of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+adv, R) Philip reveals a deep secret. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) Paul Walker. 12.15 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 1.05 Oz Off Road TV. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Swimming. 1BO 1BDJÙD Championships. Day 4. Heats. From William Woollett Jr Aquatics Center, Irvine, California, US. 5.15 Explore: Treetop Estate. (PG, R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Neglect victim Martin UIF TUBGGZ NBZ ÙOBMMZ ÙOE UIF caring home he deserves. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Hayley and Paul listed their home for sale a few months ago but changed their minds. 9.50 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on their best budget stretching renovations, including a cramped three-bed semi in Long Eaton and a not-sodone-up terrace in Shropshire. 10.50 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31)

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tummy Tom And The Lost Teddy Bear. 5.20 The Monster At The End Of This Story. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.45 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.45 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 12.40pm Hoarders. 2.20 If You Are The One. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Mastermind Aust. 6.25 Offshore Superstructures. 7.30 Superships Of The Future. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 9.25 MOVIE: The Age Of Adaline. (2015, M) 11.30 Hudson & Rex. 12.20am Sex Tape Finland. 2.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. The Rosebud %BZ $BVMÙFME 1# -BXSFODF 4UBLFT %BZ and Country Music Raceday. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Auction Squad. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm NRLW Wrap. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v Canterbury Bulldogs. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Broncos v Roosters. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Broncos v NZ Warriors. 7.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 4. (1998, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am GCBC. 7.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. 9.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 11.00 &WFSZEBZ (PVSNFU 8JUI +VTUJOF 4DIPÙFME 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PGals, R) 1.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PGls, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Nula. 1.45 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 Stompem Ground. 3.45 Homesteads. 4.20 Faboriginal. 4.50 Our Medicine. 6.00 Home, Land & Sea. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.55 MOVIE: Glitter. (2001, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Hope Springs. (2012, Mas) 2.45 Bring It On. (2000, PGals) 4.35 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PGad, Hindi) 6.30 I Kill Giants. (2018, PGalv) 8.30 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+alv) 10.35 Bare. (2015, MA15+ds) 12.15am Close. (2022, Ma, Dutch, English, Flemish, French) 2.15 The Accidental Getaway Driver. (2023, Mlv) 4.05 The Wicker Man. (2006, Malv)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Winternationals. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFLW. Gold Coast Suns v Western Bulldogs. Replay. 9.15 MOVIE: Cocaine Bear. (2023, MA15+) 11.15 American Pickers. 12.15am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 2.30pm 4VSÙOH "VTU 3.00 Premier League Stories. 3.30 Celebrity Ghost Stories. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 MOVIE: Speechless. (1994, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 11.35 The Purge. 1.15am Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 JAG. (PGv, R) 12.15am Home Shopping.

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ABC TV (2)

Sunday, August 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Race Around The World. (Final, R) 3.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Estonia From Above. (R) 11.05 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 I’ll Be Frank. (PG, R) 5.30 Silent War: The Shadow Of Atomic Bombs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. (Alt schedule may be shown). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Western Bulldogs v Carlton.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 4XJNNJOH 1BO 1BDJÙD $mTIJQT 'JOBMT 3.00 Drive Review. 3.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 4.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 330. Prelims. 11.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Holy Trouble. (Final, PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Return, PG) Nine artists create portraits of celebrities. 8.20 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv) Ivan and Nell discover the true identity of the ratter. 9.20 Falling. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the relationship between a nun and a priest. 10.10 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 11.00 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.50 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.15 Doc Martin. (Ml, R) 4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alexander The Great: Legendary Conqueror: The Master Of Asia. (M) 8.25 Amazon: The Lost World. (PGa, R) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Kennedy: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960) (PG, R) 11.10 Queens That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 1.55 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.45 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 WorldWatch.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star, Sydney. 7.30 The 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2026. (M) Coverage of the 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Hosted by Robert Irwin. From The Star, Sydney. 11.15 Madonna & Graham. (Ma, R) Graham Norton chats with Madonna. 12.30 Curfew. (MA15+av) The Donahues come to terms with a setback. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) Everyone pitches in to help one team. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Bleeding Heart. (MA15+aav) A man in Tulsa is killed. 11.10 Murder In The 21st: The Girl Next Door. (MA15+av) 12.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm, R) 12.50 Drive Review. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlmnsv, R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.10 Watson. (Mm) The team helps Laila’s son, who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush with the help of his AI chatbot. 9.10 FBI. (Mav) The team uncovers a deeper conspiracy after a journalist is shot while interviewing a prime minister. 1.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31)

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 MOVIE: Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend For Tummy Tom. (2024) 11.10 Children’s Programs. 5.20pm The Smeds And The Smoos. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Secrets Of The Penguins. (Premiere) 9.00 Animal Park. 10.25 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm MOVIE: Clue. (1985, PG) 2.05 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sitting Bull. 10.05 Hudson & Rex. 10.55 Under The Bridge. 1am Sex Tape Finland. 1.55 QAnon: The Search For Q. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Harry’s Practice. 12.30 Auction Squad. 1.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. 6.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 The Coroner. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v NZ Warriors. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Tigers v Dragons. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Cronulla Sharks. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Asia. 9.10 Paramedics. 10.10 TBA. 11.10 Major Crimes. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 9.30 The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 11.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 1.00 Friends. (PG, R) 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGls, R) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PGa, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Men’s. (SBOE ÙOBM $IFSCPVSH )PSOFUT W %BSLJFT Connection. Replay. 3.25 Rugby League. Qld .VSSJ $BSOJWBM 8PNFOmT (SBOE ÙOBM $2 Murri Binda v Mungindi Panthers. Replay. 4.35 Songrites. 5.50 Bamay. 6.30 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Earth Oven. 8.30 Night Parrot Stories. 10.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Point Break. (1991, Mdlnv) 2.30 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PGadlsv) 4.20 The Assassin. (2015, PGv, Mandarin) 6.20 Zorro. (1975, PG, Italian) 8.30 Dog Eat Dog. (2016, MA15+adlsv) 10.15 There Will Be Blood. (2007, Mav) 1.10am Bare. (2015, MA15+ds) 2.45 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+alv) 4.45 The Movie Show. 5.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Essendon v Brisbane. 2.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, M) 12.35am Blokesworld. 1.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Wedding Crashers. (2005, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Building The Dream. 1.30pm Buy To Build. 2.00 The Living Room. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) 10.20 Boston Blue. (Mav, R) 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

14 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 14 August, 2026

Monday, August 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 Canal Boat Diaries. (Premiere) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (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 Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlmnsv, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG, R) Simon Reeve travels to Sweden and Denmark. 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Say You’ll Be There. (Mal, R) Three pedestrians are rushed to hospital. 9.35 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) Plunging temperatures expose an unforgiving reality. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Junior Doctors Down Under: The Final Shift. (Ma, R) 4.05 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi stands up to Beau. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Five more artists prepare to audition. 8.45 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez are dispatched to a robbery call where Nolan encounters a familiar face. 9.45 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 10.45 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 11.45 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams are not happy after last night’s judging. &OOTY #LASSIÚED (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. 9.40 Players. (Ml) Three of the AFL’s biggest stars talk about all UIF OFXT PO BOE PGG UIF ÙFME 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 100% Footy. (Mal) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) The tables are turned when the Gogglebox households become the ones being watched. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Penny gets angry with Leonard. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31)

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.55 France 24 English News. 12.25pm What Does Australia Really Think About… 1.30 Sports Gone Wrong. 2.30 Inside The Huddle. 3.05 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable. 10.10 The Americans. 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 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 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Escape To The Country. 11.50 Doc Martin. 12.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon David Attenborough’s Asia. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Day The Earth Caught Fire. (1961, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Love Rat. 11.40 The First 48. 12.40am Antiques Roadshow. 1.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Lingo. Noon The Traitors Australia. 1.30 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 5.30 Big Bang. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 The 77 Percent. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 9.40 MOVIE: Hairspray. (1988, PG) 11.20 Bamay. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.25 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, Malsv) 1.45pm I Kill Giants. (2018, PGalv) 3.45 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.05 Emu Runner. (2018, PGadlv) 7.55 Scrapper. (2023, PGav) 9.30 Little Loves. (2024, Mdln, Spanish) 11.20 Winter’s Tale. (2014, Masv) 1.30am Cold. (2023, MA15+ahv, Icelandic) 3.20 Dog Eat Dog. (2016, MA15+adlsv) 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 6.00 Storage Wars. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Jeopardy! Australia. 12.40pm MOVIE: Dying To Win. (2022, M) 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 The 100. 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. (PGa, R) 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

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Tuesday, August 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 11.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, 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 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG) 9.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 9.55 Compass. (PG, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Pia Miranda In Italy. (Return, Ms) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline: Japan’s Shoplifting Pensioners. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Milan. (PGa, R) 11.20 Mozart/Mozart. (Mav) 1.10 Blackwater. (MA15+as, R) 3.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) Sonny begs for a second chance. 7.30 The Voice. (PG) The coaches continue their search. 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay tries to help an English pub located in Georgetown, Texas, which lacks a quintessential British identity. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.00 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Trigger Point. (MA15+alv) Lana struggles to cope with the dangers of her job. &OOTY #LASSIÚED (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGal) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Explore TV: Kimberley. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Cracks form as the pressure mounts. An unexpected murder wreaks havoc in the manor. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) Leonard decides to run against Sheldon for president of the tenants’ association. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31)

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm TikTok, Boom. 2.05 Sports Gone Wrong. 2.35 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable. 10.10 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 11.20 The Americans. 1.10am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Escape To The Country. 12.05am Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Poirot. 12.40am Antiques Roadshow. 1.10 $SFÚP 1.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Lingo. Noon The Traitors Australia. 1.30 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Big Bang. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Indian Country Today News. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Murder In Big Horn. 9.00 MOVIE: Bordertown. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Karla Grant Presents. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish, Swedish, French) 3.45 Zorro. (1975, PG, Italian) 5.55 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PGaw, Kazakh) 7.30 The Intouchables. (2011, Mdl, French) 9.35 Volver. (2006, Madls, Spanish) 11.50 Eager Bodies. (2003, MA15+s, French) 1.40am Little Loves. (2024, Mdln, Spanish) 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Ice Road Truckers. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 12.30pm Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. London ePrix. 1.35 Formula E: Driver. 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The 100. 12.40am Legacies. 1.30 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.25 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

Friday, 14 August, 2026 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 15

Wednesday, August 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml, 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. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.00 New Zealand Spy. (Mv) Michael sets out to save Anderson. 9.25 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 9.55 Planet America. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. .M 5IF ÙOBM survivalists face a medical check. 8.30 Titanic Sinks Tonight. (Final, Ma) As Titanic slips deeper into the freezing Atlantic, panic spreads and desperation takes hold. 9.40 Six Four. (Mav) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) 12.00 Crime. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) 3.40 It Takes A Village. (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay: Larrakia And Wulwulam Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Beau’s alibi falls through. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 5NÚLTERED (PG) Hamish McLachlan chats with Aliir Aliir. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. (R) 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals) 11.30 Stumble. (PGalv) 12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Madls) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) A new challenge provides lots of laughs. 8.40 Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. (PGa) Presented by Banjo Beale and Ro Christopher. 9.55 9News Late. 10.25 The Teacher: Body In The Lake. (Malv) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (Mahl) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Strategy begins to pay off during a volatile roundtable as the faithfuls IVOU GPS UIFJS ÙSTU UBTUF PG CMPPE 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Mae faces backlash over the consequences of her past decisions. Sarah struggles with guilt that pushes her to take risks in pursuit of justice. 10.00 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31)

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

10 COMEDY (52, 11)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 The Piano. 10.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm DW The Day. 12.40 The Swiping Game: What Is Yellow Fever? 12.55 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 6. H’lights. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: My Cousin Vinny. (1992, M) 10.40 The Americans. 12.25am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00 Under The Hammer. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 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 Foyle’s War. 11.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. Midnight Bargain Hunt. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Poirot. 12.40am Antiques Roadshow. 1.10 $SFÚP 1.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight. 8.30 Bold. 9.00 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. 10.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Big Bang. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 Big Bang. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Becker. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

NITV (34)

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7MATE (64, 73)

9GO! (82, 93)

10 DRAMA (53, 12)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.35 Breaking Wild. (Final) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Rhymes For Young Ghouls. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm The Intouchables. (2011, Mdl, French) 2.35 5IF &GÙDJFODZ &YQFSU 1(BW 4.25 Scrapper. (2023, PGav) 6.00 Poms. (2019, PGals) 7.40 Year Of The Dog. (2007, Ma) 9.30 The Movie Teller. (2023, Malv, Spanish) 11.40 Speak No Evil. (2022, MA15+hnv) 1.30am Tai Chi Master. (1993, MA15+av, Cantonese, Mandarin) 3.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 12.30am Storage Wars. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Surfest: 40 Years. 12.10pm Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World C’ship. London ePrix. 1.20 Formula E: Driver. 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Legacies. 1.10am The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.05 Adam Hills Foot Fault. 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

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Thursday, August 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 New Zealand Spy. (Mv, R) 11.25 QI. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Ms, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (R) 3.15 The Cook Up. (R) 3.45 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. (R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 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, R) 5.00 [MELB] Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 WIN News.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Return) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (Return) 9.30 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG) Michael Portillo heads to the region of Murcia. 8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (Final, PGa) Eva Longoria explores Brittany. 9.20 Say Nothing. (MA15+lv) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Reyka. (MA15+av) 11.40 Kin. (MA15+lv, R) 3.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. St Kilda v Gold Coast Suns. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 11.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 12.30 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) Elliot suffers severe withdrawal symptoms. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mm) Confronted XJUI "VTUSBMJBmT ÙSTU DBTF PG &CPMB UIF team races to uncover how patient zero contracted the deadly virus. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) Stuart starts bringing his new girlfriend home. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm DW The Day. 12.55 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 1.50 My 3D Printed Ghost Gun. 2.20 Insight. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+) 10.35 Alone Australia. 11.40 The Americans. 1.35am Sex Tape Italy. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Under The Hammer. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Karen Pirie. 10.30 Genius: Einstein. 11.30 Father Brown. 12.30am Bargain Hunt. 1.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some People. (1962) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 See No Evil. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 10.30 Becker. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Lingo. 1.00 Friends. 3.00 Frasier. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Becker. 5.00 The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. 5.30 Big Bang. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 Big Bang. 10.00 Cheap Seats. 11.00 Frasier. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. Midnight Shopping. 2.30 Bold. 3.30 Shopping.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Tokyo Story. (1953, PGa, Japanese) 3.50 Lassie: A New Adventure. (2023, PG, German) 5.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PGal) 7.50 Solitary Man. (2009) 9.30 Mamacruz. (2023, MA15+ns, Spanish) 11.05 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, Ml) 1.35am Speak No Evil. (2022, MA15+hnv) 3.25 Tokyo Story. (1953, PGa, Japanese)

6am Morning Programs. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol: Dreadful Drivers. 8.30 Air Crash Inv. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. 10.30 MOVIE: Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Innovation Nation. 11.45 Jeopardy! Australia. 12.50pm Cards And Collectables Australia. 1.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Markham. H’lights. 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 TBA. 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Legacies. 12.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Bold. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.25 Boston Blue. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Shopping.

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ANSWERS: 1. Japan 2. DC Comics 3. Australia 4. Seven 5. Scorpion 6. Greece 7. Baseball 8. Trent Dalton 9. The Raven 10. The Devil Wears Prada

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday. Due to the ever increasing entries coming in each week for our Community Calendar page, we have enough to fill almost three pages. This means your entry will not appear each week. We will do our best to rotate them fairly. If you have an existing entry that no longer operates, please let us know so we can remove it. Your patience and understanding is welcome for this FREE service. The calendar in its entirety with every entry is posted every Saturday at 9am at geelongindy.com.au

Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday 15 August, 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper. Music: Ben. 0400 500 402

Rostrum Builds confident public speakers, each Monday evening. Andrew, 0408 369 446, Jan, 0407 296 958

Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Scouting memorabilia, open third Sunday of the month (not September or January), 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm, entry by donation. Groups by appointment. 0419 591 432, geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Tree planting Lara Lions tree planting day, Flinders Memorial Park, 155 Forest Road South, Lara, Sunday 16 August, 10am-2pm. Free bbq. Michael, 0430 022 446

First Monday of the month, 10am, Belmont Bowls Club, 36 Reynolds Road, Belmont. New members and visitors welcome. Sue, 0409 945 011, probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com

Waurn Ponds Combined Probus

Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Contact below for venues and times. geelong.vic@lions.org.au, 0408 599 962

Geelong Harmony Chorus Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm at Herne Hill. contact@geelongharmony.com.au, 0406 666 737

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English. 0413 406 433, welshladieschoir.com.au

Hot Shots Western Heights Uniting Tennis Club coaching for ages 5 to 12. Equipment provided. Three sessions from 4-5.30pm at WHUTC and at Bell Post Hill tennis courts. Evie, 0409 433 772, evieryan296@gmail.com

Chess clubs Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road (on Blanche Street), St Leonards. Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of month, 10.30am, Waurn Ponds Hotel. Membership officer, 0407 333 263, bobstafford@ozemail.com.au

Lectures Join Adfas Geelong Inc. for illustrated lectures by art historian Matthew Martin, formerly curator of the National Gallery of Victoria.

Sports Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome. Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday & Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking-netball also played. Umpire training available. Maureen, 0429 397 015

Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2-4pm, $5 entry. Val, 5251 3529

Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in Leopold. Very friendly group, new members welcome. Shirley, 0488 055 969

All seniors welcome for a social game. Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Wednesdays 12.30-2.30pm. Allen, 0433 883 116 Second Tuesday of each month, Leopold Sportsmans Club, 10.30am. leopold.viewclub@gmail com

Writers’ group The Hub writers’ group meets at Arts Hub, Clifford Parade, Barwon Heads, first Sunday of the month, 2-4pm. New members welcome. dorothy.johnston@hugonet.com.au

Geelong Vietnam Veterans Coffee and chat, 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month. Gary, 0400 862 727

GROW Australia Community organisation offering practical

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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/details, 0400 542 522

Geelong Central Probus Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Grovedale Hotel. geelcentprob@gmail.com Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary & Ormond Roads. Gary, 0407 320 735

Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays, 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated. 0418 521 265

Lions Club International Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you. Les, 0428 466 446

Grovedale Marshall Probus

One hour arts lectures and presentation, Newcomb Hall, Wednesdays monthly, 10.15am. Sharron, 0439 328199, geelong@adfas.org.au

Esoteric coffee meetups

Newcomb Probus

The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets 10.30am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome. Publicity officer, 0417 555 547

Arts National-Geelong

Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, 200 McCurdy Road, Fyansford. Noel, 0425 706 339

Third Monday of the month, 6pm, Waurn Ponds Hotel. geelongeveningview@gmail.com

Combined Probus Belmont Central

Entry by donation. Open to the public. Discover the area’s past. Open Sundays, 10.30am-12.30pm, closed August. Courthouse Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale. bellarinehistory.org

Aberdeen Street Baptist Church, each Sunday 10am to worship, sing and enjoy traditional hymns followed by morning tea. All welcome.

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Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Fellmongers Road Breakwater. Walkups welcome. Proceeds to Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab. Dawn, 0417 148 493

Bellarine Historical Society

Church

Hamlyn Heights Combined Probus Table tennis

Live music

Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Kevin and Tre. Russ, 5250 1937

Leopold Book Club

Indoor bowls Monday 1-3pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road. Julie, 0419 549 521

Leopold VIEW Belmont Combined Probus

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members. probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn

Grovedale Seniors

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

Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential. info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Belmont RSL. Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610

1pm. Fortnightly 1st & 3rd Monday: CWA, 2pm Paschal, 0426 889 456 Wednesday: Book club, 10.30am Paul, 0425 110 792 5255 2996, groveseniors101@gmail.com

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PlayLinks

Grovedale East Ladies Probus

steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Road, East Geelong; Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. grow.org.au, 1800 558 268

Second Thursday of the month,10am, The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale. Anne, 0425 356 973

Chess Group Chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome. Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com, 0406 199 457

Geelong Day VIEW First Monday monthly from 11am at Shell Club, 76 Purnell Road, Corio. geelongdayview@gmail.com

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Weekly Tuesday: 1pm snooker, chess, indoor bowls Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 1.30pm, Chord Club jam session 4pm Thursday: social afternoon, cards 500 1pm Friday: art classes 9am, social art group

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

Leopold Library Tuesdays 2pm: Digital drop in for basic tech needs. Free school holiday programs. All ages, all interests. 4201 0675, grlc.vic.gov.au

History talk Last Sunday of each month, 1.30-3pm, National Wool Museum. Gold coin donation. Topics usually relating to Greater Geelong. Facebook: Geelong Museum Association

Chatty Cafe Indulge in cake, coffee/tea and chat, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. Open 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 10-11am, $5 donation. 5243 8388

Geelong Coin Collectors Meets fortnightly Thursdays, 7.15pm, Virginia Todd Hall, 9 Clarence Street, Geelong West. Adele, 0422 129 424

Social badminton Players wanted. Mondays 9.45am, Barwon Valley Activities Centre. Lynne, 5243 1275

Fatigue Geelong ME/CFS Support Group (including fibromyalgia, long COVID and Lyme disease) meets first Tuesday of the month, 36 Saffron Street, Newtown, 1-3pm. geelonggroupcfsme@hotmail.com

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Out and about at the footy Geelong hosted Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday 8 August and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there beforehand to get these photos of fans on their way into the venue.

Glen Van Dyk with his daughter Rose.

Sara Ryan was hoping for a Bombers upset.

Brad Patton and daughters Naomi and Belle.

Above: Lachie Chen and Will McColl on opposite sides. Right: Eloise and Matilda.

Owen and Alex Greenberger with their son August.

Mitch and Cara Lyster.

Lauren Morgan with daughter Harriet.

Karyn and Adam Barbary with their children Maggie and Oscar.

Eddie Sultana with his children Gabby and Charlize.

From London, Ryan Wilson with his children Daisy and Harry.

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Launched here in 2022, and given an upgrade in mid-2025, the Toyota Corolla Cross is – as the name suggests – an SUV crossover version of the all-time world’s biggest selling motor vehicle. Corolla Cross is the largest of Toyota’s three-model range of compact SUVs above the smaller Yaris Cross and the sportier C-HR. It shares the same platform as the C-HR and Corolla. On test was the GXL front-wheel drive model. The original Corolla Cross was available with the choice of petrol or petrol/electric hybrid powertrains but, in line with Toyota’s electrification policy all variants are now hybrid-only. There are six Corolla Cross variants, 2WD GX priced at $37,440, 2WD GXL ($41,190), GXL AWD ($44,190), 2WD Atmos ($47,990), Atmos AWD ($50,990) and added with the 2025 update a new performance flagship AWD GR Sport, also selling for $50,990. On-road costs need to be added. All Toyotas now come with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. Th is can be extended to seven years on the engine and driveline, and 10 years on the hybrid battery, subject to all scheduled servicing being done at Toyota dealerships.

Styling Corolla Cross sits on the same platform as the Corolla hatch and sedan but with a different body as befitting an SUV. The styling is quite conservative but that’s unlikely to deter the typical Toyota buyer who prefers function over fashion. While it shares much with the Corolla its outer appearance is more mini-RAV4 than maxi-Corolla with a snub-nosed grille featuring the Toyota logo, with blue highlights in the centre indicating its electric component. As well as the addition of the GR Sport, the 2025 update added extra equipment and a refreshed exterior design to the rest of the range. Th is included a new integrated mesh grille and high-grade LED headlights for GXL grades and up. GXL and above add enhanced LED headlights, rear privacy glass, front foglights and roof rails. Atmos and GR Sport get a two-piece panoramic moonroof. GX and GXL roll on 17-inch alloy wheels, Atmos steps up to 18-inch while GR Sport gets darkened 19-inch wheels. Corolla Cross is available in seven exterior paint colours, with availability depending on trim level. High-grade variants like the Atmos and GR Sport can also be optioned with a contrasting black two-tone roof.

Interior We tested the latest Corolla hatch recently so had no problem adapting to the dashboard layout of its Cross sibling because, apart from the new touchscreen, they are all-but identical. We’ve loved the stylish yet functional Corolla design. Everything is in easy reach and there are physical switches and buttons for commonly used features audio volume and climate control rather than the reliance on touchscreens that have become increasingly prevalent, especially in Chinese vehicles. The SUV conversion over the Corolla adds more headroom throughout and decent leg and foot room in the rear seats. The centre console box is very narrow and limits many of the usual items that would normally be stored there. We couldn’t even fit two glass cases there. Interior trim graduates, from fabric in the GX, to leather accents in the GXL and Atmos with suede with silver stitching and highlights in the GR Sport.

Looks: 8/10 Performance: 8/10 Safety: 8/10 Thirst: 9/10 Practicality: 8/10 Comfort: 8/10 Tech: 7/10 Value: 7/10

Atmos and GR Sport come with a rear seat folding centre armrest complete with twin cupholders. Boot space varies according to driven wheels and powertrain, ranging from 380 litres in the AWD variants up to 425 litres in the 2WDs. The 2WD models come with a space-saver spare wheel, AWD has a tyre repair kit. Atmos is the only variant to provide a powered rear hatch and kick opening feature.

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Powertrain Under the bonnet, there’s a 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle non-turbo petrol engine with outputs of 112kW and 188Nm. It’s teamed to a single electric motor on the front axle or both front and rear motors depending on variant for a combined maximum power output of 146 kW. Power is linked to either two or four wheels via a sequential ten-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT). GR Sport has paddle shifters. Corolla Cross is the fi rst local model to get the 5th generation Toyota hybrid powertrain which combines a lighter lithium-ion battery with a more powerful main electric drive motor.

Safety Corolla Cross was tested by ANCAP in October 2022 and received the maximum five-point rating. The GR Sport has yet to be tested but will presumably get the same rating. Standard safety features start with eight airbags including at front centre, side chest and driver knee coverage. Also standard are advanced ABS brakes, stability and traction control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, reversing camera, hill start assist, and Isofi x child seat anchors. The latest Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 package adds a comprehensive list of features including active cruise control, a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, an external low speed pedestrian warning system, emergency driving stop, lane trace and departure alert with steering assist, lane change assist with deceleration assist, intersection turn assist, road sign assist, door exit warning and automatic high beam. In addition, GSX and above get parking support braking with vehicle and object detection and a panoramic view monitor.

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Infotainment Corolla Cross is the fi rst Toyota in Australia to get the brand’s new multimedia system. The entry-level GX uses an 8.0-inch touchscreen. GXL and Atmos get a 10.5-inch touchscreen with inbuilt satellite navigation. Screen resolution is sharp and responsive with the option of voice activation. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless. There’s a single USB-C port in the front console of the GX and two in the centre and rear consoles of the higher-spec models. GX and GXL have a 7.0-inch colour digital instrument cluster, Atmos and GR Sport step up to a 12.3-inch display. Importantly, the audio and air-conditioning controls are physical knobs rather than being built into the touchscreen. All but the GX get a wireless smartphone charging pad. Corolla Cross comes with the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services communications system that uses the myToyota Connect smartphone app to allow owners to do such things as remotely check the status of the doors and lights, access information such as the vehicle’s last known location and recent trips, or start the engine or climate control. Note that, apart from the emergency services components, Toyota Connected

The extra height when compared to the Corolla sedan and hatch provides easier access although the high seat bolsters could not suit everyone. There is however, unlike many other new vehicles, a grab handle for the driver. Multiple drivers in the GX and GXL will have to adjust their seat manually or pay nearly eight grand more for the Atmos. External vision is excellent with a high driving position, large windscreen, side windows and mirrors together with a relatively narrow A-pillar all contributing. On the negative side the rear window is quite narrow. There’s a solid feel to the Corolla Cross and it’s easy to drive and park around the urban environment which is most likely to be its home territory. Minimum turning radius circle is 5.2 metres. There’s plenty of power when needed and it cruises smoothly and quietly on the open road. Steering is well weighted and provides direct, positive feedback to the driver. Suspension is well-balanced although we did get knocked around when maneuvering through a badly-cratered section of our drive courtesy of some recent flooding. There is an EV only option as well as three drive modes: Eco, Normal and Power. Toyota has for long been at the forefront of hybrid technology and fuel consumption from the Corolla Cross is impressively low. On the combined urban/rural cycle it’s listed at 4.2 litres per 100km from the 2WD variants and 4.4 with the AWDs. We averaged 4.8 litres per 100km during our week-long test of the GXL 2WD.

Summing up Looking for a reason to buy a Corolla Cross? Start with the base of Australia’s top-selling brand for the past 26 years. Add a nameplate that’s been around here since 1967 and accumulated more than 1.6 million local sales. Then bulk it up to get into the booming compact SUV market, and top it off with the latest in fuel-saving hybrid technology. There are cheaper competitors in its segment but when you factor in the long-term fuel savings together with the overall quality we rate Corolla Cross as the benchmark in what is a large and highly-competitive category.

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11.11(77) Drysdale 2.7(19), 5.11(41), 8.13(61), 10.15(75) Goals: Portarlington - B. Williamson 4, M. Herlihy 3, D. O’Brien, R. Hayden, T. Miles, L. Hart, H. Sedgmen. Drysdale - B. Fennell 3, M. McGuire, J. Robbins, J. Breust, L. Nelis, J. Hargreaves, J. Watson, J. Payne. Best: Portarlington - K. Pickard, M. Herlihy, T. Panuccio, B. Williamson, T. Miles, J. Baldi. Drysdale - L. Preece, B. Fennell, J. Hawkins, J. Jenkins, T. Delaney, N. Day.

East Geelong 4.4(28), 5.7(37), 12.11(83), 14.13(97) North Geelong 1.1(7), 2.4(16), 2.4(16), 3.5(23) Goals: East Geelong - C. Ezard 6, S. Purdy 2, A. Steele 2, B. Mulvahil, W. Hough, G. Munari, M. Kasparian. North Geelong - J. Cambridge, C. Pasque, J. Bertucci. Best: East Geelong - C. Ezard, A. Mulvahil, J. Dickson, G. Munari, J. McIntyre, P. Visentin. North Geelong - B. Riccardi, C. Farrell, R. Desnoy, A. Beecroft, C. Vaughan.

Newcomb 3.1(19), 8.3(51), 12.8(80), 18.11(119) Ocean Grove 4.3(27), 8.5(53), 10.6(66), 11.8(74) Goals: Newcomb - T. Webster 8, D. Johnstone 3, J. Watson 2, J. Duncan, J. Saltalamacchia, J. Smith, P. Gordyn, T. Robertson. Ocean Grove - J. Thomson 3, J. Paterson 2, J. McDonald 2, C. Confoy 2, N. Bourke, L. Waldron. Best: Newcomb - T. Webster, D. Johnstone, L. Wagener, P. McGinley, J. Duncan, R. Hollins. Ocean Grove - R. Devlin, L. Jarrad, H. Walsh, J. Thomson, Jo. McDonald, A. Woods.

Anakie 4.7(31), 4.10(34), 6.15(51), 6.18(54) Geelong West Giants 1.2(8), 4.6(30), 4.7(31), 6.11(47) Goals: Anakie - J. Francese-Fulton 2, N. Hau, J. Wilkinson, P. Ridout, L. Scerri. Geelong West Giants - S. Goddard 3, B. Mitchell, J. Jans, R. Croft. Best: Anakie - O. Barter, J. Wilkinson, B. Goodwin, B. Gerrard, J. Mawson, M. Crossett. Geelong West Giants - B. Mitchell, M. Leamer, J. Jans, Z. Rowarth, J. Pullan, D. Kollegger.

Queenscliff 6.5(41), 12.11(83), 23.20(158), 31.25(211) Surf Coast 0.1(1), 2.3(15), 2.5(17), 4.7(31) Goals: Queenscliff - J. Monahan 8, I. Grant 4, K. Keenan 4, N. Stephens 3, N. Rippon 3, P. Bradley 2, L. Kidd, B. Jones, C. Whitley, J. McHenry, J. Cincotta. Surf Coast - H. Gravener, L. Cartelli, Z. Warne, T. Lee. Best: Queenscliff - N. Rippon, J. Cincotta, J. Monahan, L. Kidd, C. Whitley, K. Keenan. Surf Coast - Z. Warne, H. Gravener, T. Wilkins, T. Barker, T. Flanigan, L. Cartelli. Torquay 0.1(1), 5.4(34), 8.7(55), 12.10(82) Anglesea 3.7(25), 3.10(28), 5.17(47), 5.19(49) Goals: Torquay - H. Trigg 4, M. Boag 2, L. Anderson, T. Diamond, T. Smith, D. Pascoe, J. Wylie, J. Darby. Anglesea - W. Batson 2, A. Gras, L. Smith, J. Gray. Best: Torquay - A. Hanley, H. Mcgowan, C. Patton, N. Mifsud, M. Croxford, T. Diamond. Anglesea - W. Batson, J. Fulton, N. McGregor-Dawson, L. Smith, B. Cambridge, K. Brown. GEELONG & DISTRICT Bannockburn 4.5(29), 4.10(34), 5.17(47), 9.21(75) Inverleigh 2.3(15), 4.6(30), 6.8(44), 7.11(53) Goals: Bannockburn - R. Perkins 3, H. Hawker 2, R. Bowdern, T. Battaglia, T. Sadler, B. Kelly. Inverleigh - J. Bacon 2, M. Dickson 2, A. Donohue 2, D. Grundell. Best: Bannockburn - T. Bath, R. Perkins, C. Jervies, H. Hawker, T. Sadler, L. Clifton. Inverleigh - B. Collins, A. Donohue, F. O’Keefe, D. Grundell, D. Peel, Z. Plant.

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Belmont Lions 3.6(24), 7.10(52), 13.13(91), 18.16(124) Thomson 4.2(26), 4.2(26), 5.4(34), 6.6(42) Goals: Belmont Lions - S. Gunther 3, B. McPherson 3, J. Beasley 2, C. Anderson 2, M. Jolly 2, B. Eddy 2, B. Evans, J. Evans, A. Wylie, W. Maclean. Thomson - J. Blair, J. Hanneysee, N. Hanneysee, F. Kerr, J. Camm, H. Ryan. Best: Belmont Lions - J. Beasley, A. Wylie, C. Anderson, J. Grohmann, M. Jolly, W. Maclean. Thomson - C. Eden, S. Jacka, R. Dixon, J. Blair, O. Cope. Corio 2.1(13), 6.5(41), 12.7(79), 18.9(117) Winchelsea 4.7(31), 4.7(31), 9.11(65), 10.16(76) Goals: Corio - J. Blackney 4, C. Shoebridge 3, H. Burns 3, D. Waldron 2, C. Gibson 2, J. Hall, B. Ash, M. Harrison, D. Cefai. Winchelsea C. Primmer 3, J. Sampi 2, I. Parish, C. Parish, F. Parish, S. Adams, A. Mahncke. Best: Corio - M. Harrison, C. Shoebridge, H. Burns, J. Blackney, M. Jelenic, J. Evans. Winchelsea - A. Walsh, H. Nagle, S. Adams, J. Gould, J. Sampi. Werribee Centrals 5.0(30), 7.3(45), 7.6(48), 9.8(62) Bell Post Hill 2.1(13), 4.2(26), 6.5(41), 9.5(59) Goals: Werribee Centrals - C. Saliba 2, B. Linehan-Cunningham 2, D. Phillips 2, B. Leonard, M. Ryan, B. Houlihan. Bell Post Hill - D. Handley 3, T. Barton 2, B. Hickey 2, L. Wilson, D. Witney. Best: Werribee Centrals - D. Phillips, A. Stone, J. Sutton, B. Linehan-Cunningham, J. MacDonald, L. Robinson. Bell Post Hill S. Quinn, D. Banister, J. Yates, C. Bacely, D. Handley, B. Hickey.

the courts Results and best players from the round of matches played in the Geelong & District, Geelong, and Bellarine Netball Leagues on Saturday 8 August. GEELONG & DISTRICT East Geelong 54 def North Geelong 16 Best: East Geelong - Jenelle Baker, Madeline Solly, Stephanie Boyce. North Geelong - Cody Dixon, Tegan Butler, Eden McCawley. Anakie 73 def Geelong West Giants 25 Best: Anakie - Kyra Ballantyne, Zariah Webb, Millie Kosmeyer. Geelong West Giants - Bronte Weigl, Sienna Kestles, Tori Hogan. Winchelsea 43 def Corio 34 Best: Winchelsea - Maddison McKiernan, Katrina Filice, Ella Leith. Corio - Bridie Shanahan, Holly Ross, Erin Dillon. Inverleigh 39 def Bannockburn 38 Best: Inverleigh - Riley Baker, Jemma Schaftenaar, Nicola McLennan. Bannockburn - Lila Morris, Mikaela Minns, Jade Merry. Thomson 44 def Belmont Lions 38 Best: Thomson Alexandra Muraca, Ebony Harris, Majar Hikuroa-Betham. Belmont Lions - Sophie Allison, Rachael Kirtley, Molly Gribble. Bell Post Hill 38 def Werribee Centrals 37 Best: Bell Post Hill - Milla Holt, Aimee Hooper, Sharni Van Doren. Werribee Centrals - Bella Mountain, Alual Garang, Daisy Smith. GEELONG South Barwon 84 def St Albans 14 Best: South Barwon - Olivia Cameron, Lara Taylor, Ainsley Corrigan. St Albans - Amy Cook, Isabel Henriksen, Ruby Wilson. Leopold 68 def Grovedale 53 Best: Leopold - Hollie Phillips, Hannah Branson, Natalie Heagney. Grovedale - Taylar Borg, Morgan Byrne, Skye Fulton. Newtown & Chilwell 68 def Bell Park 46 Sunday 9 August: St Joseph’s 57 def Geelong West Giants 36 Best: St Joseph’s - Ella Closter, Kiahna Fallon, Fionnuala McKeagney-Stubbs. BELLARINE Ocean Grove 63 def Newcomb 42 Best: Ocean Grove - Emma Jones, Amy Kennedy, Bridgette Vos. Queenscliff 39 def Surf Coast 36 Best: Queenscliff - Hayley Holmes, Georgia Berry, Alex Booker. Torquay 82 def Anglesea 30 Best: Torquay - Taylor Mitvalsky, Ariana Luamanu, Daisy O’Kane. Anglesea - Joselyn Bennetts, Tae McGillivray, Alexandra Reid. Portarlington 50 def Drysdale 41 Best: Drysdale - Mia Fallon, Ella Ogier, Demi Grant. Geelong Amateur 70 def Barwon Heads 43 Best: Geelong Amateur - Eliza Oxley, Bec Winch, Jessica Standfield. Barwon Heads - Krystal Baker, Martine Rodger, Racquel Scott.

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Nathan Mayes receives a free kick for a careless tackle.

Tristan Battaglia breaks clear of Will Slatter.

Zach Plant gets a quick kick out of defence.

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Bannockburn prevails at home Bannockburn kept its GDFL finals hopes flickering and ended Inverleigh’s at home at Victoria Park on Saturday 8 August with a 22-point win. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp got these pictures just before the rain came. Boe Collins marks on a lead for Inverleigh.

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Casey Meehan and Rhys Ginn in a tight contest.

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Ammos and Tigers in grand final qualifier Geelong Amateur and Grovedale meet this Sunday for the right to play in the Senior Female Division 1 Epworth Cup grand final. Both teams won 12 games this season and both are coming off final round wins with Ammos particularly impressive in beating fourth-placed St Mary’s by 56 points. Midfielder Bella Hill starred with three goals and will play a major role in the finals after being best on ground in last year’s premiership winning side. Cheryl de Groot bagged six majors in a fine display up forward. Grovedale defeated Barwon Heads by 38 points with Meg Worpel snagging four goals and Olivia Kyatt named best. St Joseph’s plays St Mary’s in the elimination final with Joeys inaccurate against Geelong West Giants, scoring

7.20(62), but winning by 56 points. Bella Gilham brought up her 50th goal of the season for Joeys. Both finals are at Leopold Memorial Park on Sunday 16 August with the elimination final at noon and the qualifying final at 2pm. Finals began in Division 2 with Lara defeating Grovedale to advance to the second semi-final against Torquay. lokki Gillett kicked five goals for Lara in what was a lopsided contest. Lara won 115 to no score. Victoria Paape-Silva also hit the scoreboard with four goals. Grovedale gets another chance, though, and will play St Joseph’s in the first semifinal. Joeys knocked off St Albans/Thomson in the elimination final. St Joseph’s play Grovedale in the first semi at Leopold at 10am on Sunday 16

August while Torquay hosts Lara in the second semi at McCartney Oval at 2pm. A seven-point win wasn’t quite enough for Ocean Grove to leapfrog Torquay on the ladder in Under 17 Division 1. The Grubbers will meet South Barwon in the first semi-final at Ray Menzies Oval with Torquay holding onto third spot and securing a double chance semi-final against St Mary’s at McCartney Oval. Both games begin at 9am on Sunday 16 August. Both Division 2 semis will be played at Ocean Grove’s Ray Menzies Oval on Sunday 16 August. Grovedale takes on Inverleigh/ Bannockburn/East Geelong in the elimination final at 12.30pm while Ocean Grove plays St Mary’s at 2.30pm for the right to progress straight through the grand final.

Cougars down in GF By Justin Flynn Geelong Cougars were beaten in the VNL Under 23 grand final by North East Blaze at State Netball Centre in Parkville on Wednesday 12 August. The minor premiers fell to the Blaze for the second time this finals series in a 47 to 63 loss, making it consecutive grand final defeats and coach Mel Savage said her opponents were just too good on the night. “We were totally outclassed and outplayed,” she said. “We had plenty of opportunities in that first half. We did win ball but we just gave it straight back to them which is very uncharacteristic of this team. “We could never get momentum. I felt like we were chasing our tail a little bit and that’s all credit to them. “I think we were outsized. They looked really physical and strong all over the court. “They were really clean with their contests, they were physical, very disciplined in attack - the way that we wanted to play to be honest.” The Blaze led by four goals at the first break and by five at half-time. The lead stretched out to eight at the final change, but the Cougars were still in it although they needed something special. “We needed a spark (and) we said that at three-quarter time that we’re still in this,” Savage said. “We can win ball and our defenders and attackers are very good defensively. We just had to keep attacking, having a crack, taking a risk, but then they (North East) just stepped up another gear.

Left: Monique Parker defends Blaze wing defence Ayva Tanfara. Right: Eliza Hannagan waits for the ball (top), and Mimi Lockwood looks for an option. (Pictures: Tara Murray)

“I said to the girls that it wasn’t how we wanted to end, but great learnings for next year.” After Olivia Cawthray scored the first goal of the game in the opening minute, the Blaze never surrendered the lead. A 16-goal to eight final term, including the final six of the game, gave North East a well deserved premiership Cawthray was a threat under the basket, but Savage felt goal attack Annecy Lyon was especially dangerous. “She was the real playmaker for them,” she said. “They went to her a lot in that

attacking third and she set up the goal shooter beautifully. I thought she was outstanding last night.” Despite the loss, Savage said she was proud of her squad. “It’s been a long season,” she said. “It’s been a really enjoyable season. I think the girls will say that as well. “Both at Champ, VNL Reserves and 23s, I’m really proud of the group and we made finals in all three VNL teams. “We’ve lost two grand finals but it doesn’t take away from the fact that we had so many fantastic moments.”

‘We never said we were perfect’ Cats’ coach reflects By Oliver Caffrey, AAP Geelong coach Chris Scott insists the club never claimed it was perfect amid questions surrounding its culture due to theconcussion controversy. An onfield powerhouse for two decades, the Cats are awaiting a probable heavy sanction from the AFL for their handling of a secret agreement with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij. Due to the club’s outstanding record of qualifying for finals and harnessing and attracting talent, Geelong has often been the envy of the competition. But Scott believes the external perception doesn’t fit how the club thinks about itself.

“We never said we were perfect,” he said on Wednesday. “We never set ourselves up to be some cultural icon. “We know what is important to us ... I think we have an understanding of how we’re slightly different to other clubs. “But no one should interpret that as thinking we’re better than anyone else.” Blame for the deal with Kolodjashnij, kept hidden from the AFL and AFL Players Association, has fallen on Geelong chief executive Steve Hocking and former Cats president Craig Drummond. Hocking had a stint at the AFL as football boss, before returning to be Geelong’s chief executive. Drummond was leading the Cats’ board

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when the deal with Kolodjashnij was struck and is now the AFL Commission chairman. Kolodjashnij signed a waiver that meant he effectively took on legal responsibility for future brain trauma in a bid to exonerate the club and its medical staff from potential court action. “I tend to assume good intent in my life, and I certainly do when it comes to people that I’ve worked with really closely for whatever it is, 15 or 16 years and been exemplary in the way they’ve gone about their business,” Scott said of Hocking. “You can be an absolute high performer in your field, it doesn’t preclude you from making mistakes into the future. “We’re all fallible, despite what anyone says.”

Section 2 Girls, Barwon Heads: Mila Horribin, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Daisy Bell, Elliot Mazery.

Semi-final spots are up for grabs LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers Saturday Junior competition reached the round 13 stage, the penultimate weekend of the home and away season for Section 2 Girls. The seven teams have had a competitive season and while the first semi is decided, there are still three teams vying for a place in the finals and home court advantage. Western Heights cemented their place at the top of the table with a win over Highton. Jacqueline Kolar, Evangeline Seg, Gertie Hurst and Natalya Krishnan proved the team to beat, continuing their unbeaten run this season, by not dropping a set and helping Drysdale leapfrog Highton into third place. Drysdale hosted second placed Ocean Grove and it was the closest match of the round. Ocean Grove have only lost to Western Heights this season and continued their winning run by just two games. The Grove were short a player, but Roxanne Cronwright and Eva Ambler won through in the singles, and Sienna Treharne teamed with Cronwright to win the doubles to put them over the line. Ella Veenvliet was the highlight for Drysdale in the second singles, getting up 7-5. Ocean Grove are assured of second place while Drysdale, despite the loss, moved up to third. Geelong Lawn kept their finals chances alive when they travelled to Barwon Heads. Sitting fifth, Lawn stayed in touch with Libby Murray, Beatrice Galang and Siena Morgan winning their singles, and Murray with Galang the first doubles. The Heads weren’t completely outdone with Mila Horrobin winning her two sets, teaming with Charlie Fitzpatrick in the doubles. While the Heads haven’t had the best season on the scoreboard, the girls have enjoyed their season. “I love playing Saturday morning tennis with my teammates and having fun, even when we lose,” Elliot Mazery said. “Winter comp is a little challenging because of the cold mornings, but it’s still a lot of fun. And the parents keep warm with coffee while watching us play.” “I loved spending the day with my teammates,” Mila Horrobin added. “My favourite part was building my confidence during the match, supporting my team and challenging myself to do my best.” The Heads have the bye next week, so they will now be looking to the upcoming summer season. The second semi-final participants will depend on the matches between Ocean Grove and Highton, and Drysdale vs Geelong Lawn. Drysdale would be unlucky to miss out, but still need to play well to secure the home final, and Highton and Lawn need things to go their way to keep their season going.

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Inverleigh won a thriller at Bannockburn by one goal on Saturday 8 August and sits on top of the GDNL ladder with one round to play before finals. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Victoria Park, Bannockburn, to get these pictures.

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Claudia Callagher waits to pass.

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Remy Sliwa breaks clear.

Lucy Kimberley kicks out of defence.

Hollie Smith gathers the ball and looks for a passing option.

Grubbers beat Tigers as finals time arrives Ocean Grove defeated Torquay in the Under 17 Division 1 clash at Memorial Oval on Sunday 9 August although it wasn’t quite

Matilda King finds some space.

enough to overtake the Tigers on percentage. The grubbers finished third and will meet South Barwon in an elimination final while Torquay will play St Mary’s in the qualifyfing final. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp took these photographs. Kate Taylor keeps her hands high after being tackled.

Kaia Martin runs down and tackles Sian Hayes, preventing a goal.

Ruby McCumber kicks the ball off the ground for Torquay’s first goal.

Winter Davies kicks into the forward line.

Poppy Perks and Hollie Smith compete in the ruck.

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Tora Fitzgerald kicks on the run.

Ivy King handballs from the back pocket.

Olivia Guise sends Ocean Grove into attack.

Addison Fowler accepts a handpass.

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Banno’s list in good shape By Justin Flynn Bannockburn is well placed to ride up the Geelong & District Football League ladder next season according to outgoing coach Ron Pilgrim. The Tigers can still make finals this year, but need a few things to go their way first. It’s a bit complicated, but Banno (40 points, percentage 128.61) will sneak in if it flogs Corio, and Bell Post Hill (40, 130.63) defeats Belmont Lions (44, 135.13), but not by too much. Pilgrim, who has played and coached more than 500 games at Victoria Park, will step down at the end of the season whenever that is. Pilgrim said whoever inherits Bannockburn’s young list, only needs to add a bit of experience. “I think we need to add just a couple more experienced players,” he said. “We’ve got the youth there. We haven’t had our best side on the park. “I think we’ve got a pretty good list, but for reasons, whether it’s injury or unavailability, we’re struggling to get our best team on the park. “I think we’d look at bringing in maybe another midfielder or two next year and another forward. I think if we can do that, we’ll contend again.” For now all the Tigers can do is take care of business against Corio this week and wait for the result of the Panthers-Lions game to filter in.

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Corio stunned premiership fancy Winchelsea in the penultimate round by 41 points and will enter the game full of confidence. East Geelong’s win against North Geelong also wasn’t ideal. “North Geelong didn’t do us any favours with letting East getting up,” Pilgrim said. “You can only control what you can

control and, you know, a bit of luck could go our way.” Pilgrim isn’t thinking about Saturday possibly being the final time he coaches Bannockburn. “We’ve just got to try and make sure we get up for this week,” he said. “It’s not just about me, but I’m sure come

Saturday afternoon, if it doesn’t go our way, we’ll have a few beers and celebrate my tenure.” The Tigers needed to beat Golden Plains rivals Inverleigh on Saturday 8 August and they did, by 22 points. Trailing by four points late in the third quarter and up by 15 at the 17-minute mark of the last, Henry Hawker kicked the only other goal for the remainder of the contest at the 22-minute mark to seal victory, 9.21(75) to 7.11(53). “Our kicking for goal was pretty ordinary,” Pilgrim said. “I thought we dominated most of the day, but to Inverleigh’s credit, they kept staying in the game and we got challenged. Then the rain came and (it was) probably our best quarter of footy for the year that last quarter. “We’ve let a couple of games slip that we probably shouldn’t have during the year, but anyone can beat anyone on the day. “And that’s the thing about the finals. If you can make it, you’re a chance to win it.” Pilgrim, who coached Banno to the 2022 premiership, hasn’t ruled out taking on the role at another club. “You never say never and I think I’ve got a lot to offer from the experience I’ve gained,” he said. “It’s one of those things where I’m not going to go and seek it, but if the right opportunity came along and it’s a good fit for both me and the club involved, I’d definitely help out.”

It’s tight at the top of the GDNL ladder with one round to go The finals combatants are pretty much settled, but the composition of the top five could change. Justin Flynn takes a look at the state of the Geelong & District Netball League ladder with one round to play. Inverleigh (position 1st, points 56, percentage 165.34) Defeat North Geelong and the minor premiership is theirs regardless of other results. The Hawks should win and earn a week off when finals get underway. A fantastic season so far.

Werribee Centrals (9th, 16, 99.21) The Centurions are a better side than their ladder position indicates. They have pushed several top five teams, beaten the Lions and lost by one to the Panthers last week. Although they would be disappointed, a percentage pushing 100 suggests there is plenty to work with.

East Geelong (2nd, 54, 159.13) With Inverleigh unlikely to lose, the Eagles will be now be intent on staying in the top three. They face Werribee Centrals and should win. If the Centurions cause an upset, East could finish as low as fourth, but that is unlikely.

Anakie (10th, 12, 66.70) Three wins means there is plenty of scope for improvement. Probably the Roos’ best performance wasn’t a win at all, but a 52 to 56 loss to Bell Post Hill in round 13. Anakie’s last few weeks have been very good, suggesting the group is intent on finishing the season well.

Bannockburn (3rd, 52, 149.83) Beat Corio and the Tigers will seal a top three spot, but the Devils are a danger side. There is a slim chance Winch could leapfrog into the top three if it thrashes the Giants and Banno wins narrowly. Winch needs to make up around 10 percentage points.

North Geelong (11th, 8, 54.50) After the round 9 win, coach Katie McLean said she wanted her young side to bridge the gap from the thrashings of last season to a more respectable looking scoreboard. They have. Yes, there have been some hidings, but a win against Centrals and some heartening performances against the good sides has the baby Pies primed for 2027.

Winchelsea (4th, 52, 128.51) The Blues need to beat the Giants by plenty, which should be the case. By how much could determine whether they finish third or fourth. They will be hoping Corio brings its A game to Bannockburn. Thomson (5th, 48, 138.30) Thomson had an elimination final last week beating Belmont Lions to claim the final spot in the five. The Tigers host Anakie in a good hit out before the finals. Belmont Lions (6th, 44, 126.25) The Lions lost any realistic chance of defending the 2025 premiership last week when they lost to Thomson. Mathematically it’s possible, but that would require them to belt a good Bell Post Hill side and for Thomson to be pushed by Anakie.

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Bell Post Hill (7th, 36, 99.10) The Panthers will fall short of finals, but have made strides this season. Eight wins and two draws are a good stepping stone for 2027. A win against the reigning premiers to cap off the season would be a nice reward.

Corio (8th, 30, 103.58) The Devils have won three of their past four, including a win against Thomson and pushing Winch last week. They are a chance to add to their seven wins and a draw against Banno.

Geelong West Giants (12th, 0, 31.27) It’s been a tough year for the winless Giants. They pushed Corio all the way in round 4, but have struggled to put competitive scores on the board. The E Grade side is a shot at making finals and the 19 & Unders have won five games while the 17s have won four, suggesting there is talent filtering through. The 15 & Under team is outside the five by a fraction of percentage and the 13s only need to beat bottom side Winchelsea to play finals.

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