New future beckons
By Matt Hewson
Having potentially faced closure twice in the past decade, Chilwell Library is now undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment.
The much-loved library in Sladen Park, Newtown, closed on Sunday, June 29 in preparation for the beginning of construction on July 7. The library is expected to reopen in mid-2026.
The $2.5 million project, funded by the City of Greater Geelong with a $150,000 contribution from the Victorian government, will result in a bigger facility with community spaces, meeting rooms, an outdoor deck and improved amenities.
The commencement of works on the library marks a significant step in the ongoing story of the library, which has undergone a tumultuous eight years.
In April 2017 the Geelong council announced Chilwell Library, along with libraries in Highton and Barwon Heads, would be closed due to changing demographics and low usage.
Public outcry resulted in the council backtracking its decision, opening community engagement on the potential redevelopment of Chilwell Library in 2021.
However, budgetary constraints in 2023 sawthelibraryonceagainonthechopping block, as the council put pressure on Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) to reduce expenditure by more than $1 million.
Once again, community backlash ensured the library remained open, with funding for the redevelopment approved in the City’s 2024-25 to 2027-28 budget.
GRLC chief executive Vanessa Schernickau said libraries were “very often the heart of a local community, and that is especially the case with Chilwell Library”.
“The community embraces the library for everything from early literacy programs to tech help to browsing our vast collections, or sometimes simply a welcoming place to connect with others,”
Ms Schernickau said.
“We’re grateful to the City of Greater Geelong and the state government for funding this redevelopment and can’t wait to see the new space.”
Chilwell Library Group member Lynne Dowling said the start of construction marked eight years of work to retain and improve the library.
“Our members have been strong representatives of the former City of Newtown,” Ms Dowling said.
“The mother of Dorothy Trezise, our oldest member, was Zillah Crawcour, the first female mayor of Newtown.
“Jan Laidlaw was the second female mayor of Newtown. Over many years these women, and our other members, have continued to work for the benefit of thecommunityofNewtownandChilwell, and continue to do so.”
Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said Chilwell Library was a “cherished local hub”, with the redevelopment ensuring it continued to “serve the community for generations to come”.
“Itwasimportantthatweworkedclosely with GRLC and Chilwell Library Group to design a welcoming space that meets the needs of the community,” Mayor Kontelj said.
Modda through and through
Josh and Emma Finch are Modewarre Football Netball Club royalty.
Josh holds the club’s record for footy games played and Emma is the netball record holder.
Emma played her 350th game for the Warriors on Saturday June 28.
The club celebrated with specially made badges and T-shirts, a banner and a guard of honour.
Emma wasn’t aware the club was doing something special for her
milestone. “I drove in the gate and the person on the gate, Tommy Fitz, he had a badge on - ‘Emma Finch’ and then I saw the T-shirts and I got a bottle of wine - my own personal bottle of wine,” she said.
“It’s incredible what they did. A banner, guard of honour. The whole club - senior football and reserves came over and it was really special.”
See page 30 for the full story.
Josh and Emma Finch with their children Kenzie and Myla at Mount Moriac Reserve ahead of the big 350-game milestone. (Ivan Kemp) 486420_09
Lara Six Ways Intersection Upgrade
Major Road Projects Victoria is upgrading the intersection of Station Lake Road, Patullos Road, and Forest Road (Lara Six Ways), on behalf of Transport Victoria, to improve safety and reduce travel times.
The Lara Six Ways Intersection Upgrade will:
–replace the existing single lane roundabout with traffic lights
–add new signalised pedestrian crossings
–remove the right turn from Kees Road onto Patullos Road
–remove the right turn from Flinders Avenue onto Station Lake Road and Station Lake Road onto Flinders Avenue
–add additional lanes at the intersection
–relocate the Pioneers’ Memorial Cairn and the public toilet block.
Planning work for the intersection upgrade is expected to be complete in 2025. Construction timelines will be known once our planning is further progressed.
Project Boundary
As part of the intersection upgrade’s planning approval process, a planning application will be submitted to the Minister for Planning under clause 52.35 Major Road Projects of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
Until 11.59pm on 27 July, you can provide feedback on the proposed use and development of land for the project and the project boundary plan.
You can provide feedback by scanning the QR code and completing our survey. You can also provide feedback by contacting us on 1800 105 105 or email contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au
to view the project boundary plan and to provide feedback
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Millions for Lara golf work
Geelong council has announced $3.4 million in upgrades for Lara Golf Course as the City continues its planned exit from directoperationofgolffacilities.
The works will include water security initiatives worth $2.4 million, including drainage and dam remediation, irrigation upgrades and a feasibility study into long-termsustainablewatersolutions.
The remaining $1 million will fund improvementstothedrivingrangeandpro
shop. While a City statement said timing around the upgrades may “change without notice”, works on the front nine, driving range and pro shop are currently slated to begin in September or October this year, resultinginmonthsofclosuresandservice disruptions.
You Yangs ward councillor Chris Burson said the course was renowned for its relaxedandfriendlyatmosphere.
“We’re excited to improve the offering at
Lara Golf Course, which boasts the most affordable green fees for an 18-hole course in the region,” Cr Burson said. “The water security initiatives in particular will make a big difference to drainage across the site asweinvestigatelong-termsolutions.
“We can’t wait to tee off on the improved coursecomemid-2026.”
Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said the council was “committed to ensuringLaraGolfCourseissustainablein
Young singers offered chance of a lifetime
Local young people will have the opportunity to perform with Australia’s premieroperacompanythismonth.
Geelong Youth Choir (GYC) ensemble Cantore Choir will join Opera Australia (OA) as part of its production of Puccini’s La Bohème when the tour launches in GeelongonJuly11and12.
The choristers, aged between 10 and 18, will be under the direction of Opera Australia’s children’s chorus master Michael Curtain, working with OA and rehearsingwiththemaincastaheadofthe performances.
GYC previously performed with the national opera company when it brought the Barber of Seville to Geelong in2023.
The choir’s director of music Phillipa McQuinn expressed her enthusiasm for thecollaborationwithOA.
“Geelong Youth Choir’s talented choristers who are members of our organisation’sCantoreChoiraresoexcited to have been selected by Opera Australia as the local children’s choir of choice,” Ms McQuinnsaid.
“This opportunity will further their musicaleducationandignitetheirpassion, building on the high quality of tuition they already receive as part of our annual program.”
The production features Danita Weatherstone and Maia Andrews sharing theroleofMimi,whileJohnLongmuirand NickKirkupplayRodolfo.
Director Dean Bryant said La Bohème was “a story about a group of young artists dealing with all the huge things in life for thefirsttime”.
“Growing up in regional Australia, I had the same passion and urgency to be heard, to fall in love, to live, so it’s particularly exciting for me to be taking this production, set in Paris in the 1970s, acrossthecountry,”hesaid.
Visit geelongartscentre.org.au/ whats-on/all-events/la-boheme for tickets andmoreinformation.
thelong-term”.
“While the rolling works to the fairways, greens, driving range and pro shop will cause short-term disruptions, they will future proof this facility and ensure a superiorexperienceforthemostdiscerning golfer,”MayorKonteljsaid.
“We thank members and users for their patienceduringthistime.”
Visit geelong.link/LGC for more information.
Easier access at the ARC
Geelong council has addressed a significant accessibility issue at Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) with the installation of newautomaticdoors.
The automatic doors have replaced theoriginal,heavydoorstothewarm water pool area, which often caused challenges for community members withmobilityissues.
Staff and fellow patrons were regularly called upon to assist older and less mobile people to open the doors.
After feedback from patrons, staff raised the issue with council, resulting in the installation of the newautomaticdoors.
Councillor Anthony Aitken said council was focused on helping to facilitate community members getting active and maintaining a healthierroutine.
“As chair of council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, it is encouragingcouncilhasbeenableto addressthisissue,”hesaid.
“I hope the other accessibility improvement concerns identified can be resolved going forward, to enable the Norlane ARC to reach its full potential and inclusiveness of this wonderful investment in our northernsuburbs.
“Our recent 2024 Geelong Preventative Health Survey found that 92 per cent of people with disability self-reported lower levels of health, compared to 42 per cent of thosewithoutdisability.
“Warm water exercise is low impact and especially helpful for people living with disability and other conditions, managing chronic pain,orrecoveringfrominjury.”
Geelong Youth Choir members rehearse ahead of performances with Opera Australia. (Lousia
Correctional centre open
A maximum-security prison is now open in Lara, taking in inmates who will call the facility home for the remainder of their sentences.
Western Plains Correctional Centre opened on June 26, and prisoners started being transferred to the facility from Port Phillip Prison this week.
Minister for Corrections Enver Erdogan said close to 900 people were expected to
be located in the prison by the end of the year. “Western Plains is a modern and secure maximum-security prison that protectsthecommunityandprovidesstaff a safe place to work,” he said.
“IthankCorrectionsVictoriaandallthe staffwhohaveworkedtirelesslytoprepare the prison for opening, which will set our corrections system up for the future.”
More than 400 custodial officers work
on the site, and staff have participated in more than 100 emergency incident responsedrillsandfullchecksandsweeps of the site to ensure community safety.
Testing was also completed on the facility’s advanced security and barrier control systems, which included AI facial recognition, CCTV and movement systems to monitor inmates across the prison.
Local kettlebell competition a success
Geelong Kettlebells Sports Association held a competition at Lara Health and Fitness Centre on Saturday June 28 with 11 local athletes competing.
The event was the second Girevoy Sport Association of Australia auspiced event in Geelong this year and had 11 scheduled flights in which up to three athletes competed at the same time across various lifts ranging from five minutes to 30 minutes.
Athletes from around Victoria attended to compete.
Kettlebell is a repetitive weight lifting sport performed with kettlebells in a given period of time.
Competitive kettlebell lifting has
a long history in Russia and Eastern Europe, but developed as an organised, standard sport under the name kettlebell lifting during the 1960s.
Geelong Kettlebell Sports Association had 11 local athletes competing at the event with many achieving a national rank across junior, open and veteran classes with one new member making their lifting debut.
The event was successful in showcasing the talent within the local kettlebell lifting community as well as that from across the state.
Further information about local kettlebell can be found at geelongkettlebellsport.org.au
Free and low-cost water available to fight drought
Farmers will be able to access untreated and recycled water to help offset difficulties caused by Victoria’s historic drought.
Barwon Water is offering water to farmland properties and community facilities in need through its Farm Drought Relief Program, which will begin in two stages.
From June 30, untreated water will be available from the Colac Water Treatment Plant and Class A recycled water will be available from Armstrong Creek. Class B recycled water will be available from the Colac Water Reclamation Plant from mid-
July onward.
The water will be available to anyone who satisfies the application requirements, not just Barwon Water customers or those within the organisation’s service area.
While untreated water will be provided at a discount rate and recycled water will be available at low or no cost, those taking advantage of the program will be responsible for water carting costs.
Managing Director Shaun Cumming said the initiative was part of the state government’s wider drought support package.
“This record-breaking stretch of low rainfall has had a deep effect throughout our local communities and across Victoria,” Mr Cumming said. “We’re introducing this targeted measure to offer some relief to those who are feeling the harsh economic and social brunt of the drought.
“Alongside our existing business grants andrebates,we’reexploringfurtherwayswe can provide dedicated support to farming customers.”
Visit barwonwater.vic.gov.au/waterand-waste/barwon-water-drought-reliefprogram for details and applications.
The prison featured a flexible design for different inmate groups across eight accommodation communities and a separate 44-bed close supervision and support unit.
Western Plains is the first adult prison to be open across the state in almost a decade, and prisoners will have opportunities to participate in work and education.
Funds to deliver culturally safe respite support
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative will deliver culturally safe respite supports across the state, including Geelong, thanks to new funding.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support service will receive up to $2 million over two years through the second round of the state government’s Additional Respite for Carers program.
Minister for Carers and Volunteers Ros Spence said more than 700,000 unpaid carers across the state provided vital support to family and friends with disability, chronic or mental illness, agerelated conditions or other needs.
“We’re proud to support unpaid carers with the time and space that they need to focus on their wellbeing,” she said.
“This investment means more carerswillhaveaccesstothebreaks they need to focus on their own wellbeing so they can continue supporting their loved ones.”
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said the program helped carers across the community continue to provide support while caring for their health and wellbeing.
“This support will enable Wathaurong to support carers to look after themselves while providing critical care and support for their family members,” she said.
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative was among 51 groups to receive funding to provide inand out-of-home respite care, group activities and tailored supports that meet carers’ needs and circumstances.
The program builds on over $22 million provided yearly, helping 60 providers deliver respite and support services for the state’s carers.
Rhys Whitley, Emma Stephens, David Whitley, Tara Swann, Peter Humby, Shona Green, Diane Norbury, Stephen Norris and Michael Belleville. 486798_01
Barwon Water CEO Shaun Cumming. (Supplied)
Emma Stephens in action. (Ivan Kemp) 486798_07
Rug up for Nature Festival
Geelong’sNatureFestivalisreturningwith a vibrant family fun day at the historic FyansfordPaperMill.
The event is a free, family-friendly winter adventure celebrating the region’s unique natural environment with interactivedisplays,guidedwalks,creative workshops, and inspiring talks from leadingenvironmentalvoices.
The day, on Saturday July 12, will begin with a Welcome to Country by Wadawurrung Traditional Owner Corrina Eccles, followed by presentations from Dr Kylie Soanes (University of Melbourne), Tania Moloney (Nurture in Nature), and BecBenini(KidsinNatureNetwork).
Don’t just stay inside this winter, embrace the chill and join us in this celebration of nature
- Elise Wilkinson
A wide range of activities will be on offer from 10am to 2pm, including wildlife encounters,kids’natureplay,artandcraft, environmental displays, and roaming performances by the Bandicoots from BorninaTaxi.
Guided tours of the paper mill will be
offered by Highton Rotary Club at 10.30am and 11.30am, while the City of Greater Geelong’s Nature Reserves Team and the FriendsofBuckleyFallswillleadthreeriver walks and planting sessions throughout theday.
“The Geelong Nature Festival is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with nature, learn from experts, and celebrate the incredible biodiversity wehaverighthereinourbackyard,”Mayor StretchKonteljsaid.
“We’re proud to support events that inspire the next generation of nature champions.”
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Shandelle seeks new musical horizons
By Matt Hewson
Shandelle Cooke is one of Geelong’s best-loved performers, but the chanteuse isnotcontenttorestonherlaurels.
This month Cooke launches two new shows;NumberOneDivas,whichpresents music from the chart-topping female artists of the last 40 years, and James Bond Classics, which ranges from the music of ShirleyBasseytothatofBillieEilish.
The premiere event, which will feature both 50-minute shows back-to-back, will beheldatChristianCollege’sGibsonMusic PerformanceCentreonJuly20andinclude a stellar seven-piece band, arranged and directed by her long-time musical partner AndyPobjoy.
The two new shows, which will be
recorded live, represent Cooke’s desire to once again perform in theatre and cruise shipsettings.
“At the moment I’m comfortable, and for me that’s not always a good thing,” Cooke said.
“I’mwantingachallenge…therecomesa time where you think, what more progress can I make with my craft? What’s going to fillmycup?That’swhereI’mat.”
Inspired by her musical family, Cooke began singing in choirs when she was 10, performed with GSODA as a teenager, and began gigging with bands and performing lead roles in musicals after finishing high school.
“(Music) is about making people feel something, it’s making them leave with a memory,”shesaid.
“It’s different to me now than it was 20 years ago. Then I was thinking, I’ve got to singitreallywell,I’vegottosoundgood.
“Now, I’d rather bring the lyrics to life and make sense of them as a story. That’s how you have people walking away feeling affected by it in some way, because they believethestory.”
Visit eventbrite.com.au for tickets and moreinformation.
Economy portfolio Elise Wilkinson said the festival reflects the City’s commitment to sustainability and communityconnection.
“Geelong Nature Festival brings the community together to celebrate and care forourenvironment,”shesaid.
“It’s all about making sustainability somethingweliveandbreatheeveryday,in waysthatarefun,impactful,andinclusive.
“Don’t just stay inside this winter, embrace the chill and join us in this celebrationofnatureandtheoutdoors.”
For the full program or to book your place, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ naturefestival
Shandelle Cooke showcases two new shows this July. (Ivan Kemp) 487428_05
Budget balancing act
By Cr Stretch Kontelj OAM
Councilhasofficiallyadopteditsbudgetfor thecomingfinancialyear.
This marks a significant milestone –our first budget as a new council group, and one shaped by extensive community consultation.
Craftingthisbudgetwasabalancingact, andIbelievewehavestruckitperfectly.
We have delivered a financially responsible and sustainable plan that will stimulate our local economy while genuinely considering the cost-of-living pressuresfacingourcommunity.
We have worked to create a budget that has the capacity to respond to the opportunities and challenges that will inevitably arise as our region continues to grow, safeguarding the long-term prosperityofourcity.
This budget, and its associated four-year plan, will see us significantly reduce our debtaswecommittononewloansoverthe comingfouryears.
Remarkably, we have managed to increase our capital work expenditure while maintaining a rate increase below thestategovernment’sratecap.
Ourcapitalworksprogramwillremaina key priority, with a forecasted investment of$765millionoverthenextfouryears.
We have managed to do all of this and forecast an operating surplus of just over $500,000 thanks to further refinement of ourbudgetestimates.
Any of these achievements in isolation
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would be a success; combined, I am stunned by the balance we have struck as acouncil.
I challenge anyone in any level of government to achieve every one of those markers.
This budget boasts plenty of exciting initiativesthatwillsupportourcommunity groupsandhouseholds.
We have increased our funding of the Sports Lighting Program to $1 million, committed $95,000 to North Shore Football Netball Club to install safety nets and increased our funding support for the much-lovedmulticulturalPakoFesta.
A core focus of this budget was to ensure we continue delivering our many essential council services while actively easing
the financial pressures our community currentlyfaces.
Beyond the increased funding, I want to highlight the charges we are removing or reducing.
We have scrapped a range of fees to stimulate our economy, events and creative projects with the removal of the Permit to Burn Fee, Low Impact Film Fee and Community Event Permit for less than 100people.
Furthermore, the annual rate increase is set at 2.5 per cent, which is lower than the state government’s 3 per cent rate cap, providing crucial support for essential services while keeping costs manageable forhouseholds.
One of the most significant wins in this budget, and a direct response to extensive community advocacy, is the introduction of a free two-hour parking session in all 2P on-street spaces during weekdays in centralGeelong.
As part of our efforts to revitalise central Geelong, we hope that free parking will improve accessibility to the area while encouraging locals and visitors to support our central business district, bolstering supportforourhomegrownbusinesses.
Additionally, we have allocated funding to support a central Geelong market initiative, which we anticipate will go a long way in revitalising the Market Square precinct.
I am extremely proud of the end result of this year’s budget. We are the only level of government with this level of community consultation as part of the budget process, andIthankeveryonefortheirfeedback.
To view the budget in its entirety, visit geelongaustralia.com.au/budget
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keep a good man
Lara man George Lucas is back playing lawn bowls after going into cardiac arrest onthegreensixmonthsago.
Mr Lucas, 80, had no symptoms prior to the day and would have likely died but for the swift response of other players on the scene and the automatic external defibrillator (AED) at the Lara Bowling Club.
“I just felt a little bit funny across the chest; not a real tightness, just a sense that something was off,” Mr Lucas said. “Then I startedfeelingabitsweaty,butIdismissed it as adrenaline from focusing on my game. Then my jaw started to ache, and 10 minuteslaterIcollapsedonthegreen.
“I feel incredibly lucky. If I had been home alone that day, I wouldn’t be here. The quick response of my mates, the AED andtheparamedicssavedmylife.”
Fellow players Karen Dick, Michael Fedyk, Don Grellet and Elke Van Baar
down
quickly called Triple Zero and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), which, along with two shocks from the AED, kept Mr Lucas alive until emergency servicesarrived.
Ambulance Victoria paramedic Alex Ikin, who attended the scene, said the outcome would have been very different if it weren’t for the fast response from the bystanders.
“Time counts in a cardiac arrest, for every minute CPR is delayed, the chances ofsurvivaldecreaseby10percent,”hesaid. “EveryoneinvolvedinhelpingGeorgedid such a fantastic job that he was conscious bythetimewearrived.
“It really shows the lifesaving difference you can make by doing three simple steps; call,push,shock.”
Visit ambulance.vic.gov.au/translatedresources for resources on CPR in multiple languages.
Heart attack survivor George Lucas with AV paramedics Pat McAllister and Alex Ivin. (Supplied)
City of Greater Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj. (Supplied)
Better access makes a splash
By Jena Carr
Beachgoers can wave hello to safer and easier access to beaches and coastal areas across Geelong and the Bellarine.
Five projects have received funding through the state government’s Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants program to reduce risk and improve public access to the region’s beaches.
Barwon Coast Committee of Management received two $150,000 grants to replace beach access stairs at OceanGrove’sCollendinaandTheCorner at Barwon Heads’ 13th Beach.
Chair Sandra Gatehouse said the staircases were more than 25 years old
and suffered extensive damage from storm events and coastal erosion, with each project expected to take two months to complete.
“The new staircases have been designed to meet current safety standards andbuildingcodes,whilealsominimising environmentalimpact,”shesaid.“Viewing platforms will be set back from the dune face, and pedestrian access will be better managed to protect coastal vegetation.
“These upgrades will improve safety, accessibility, and resilience to coastal processes, ensuring the structures can adapt to future climate-related changes.”
Bellarine Bayside received $71,905 for safety improvements at Northern
Bellarine Coastal Reserve Beach and $49,028 for Portarlington’s Steeles Rock restoration.
“Funded works include beach and infrastructure remediation at the Steeles Rock boat ramp site, where storm damage has caused significant impacts to the area,” chair Melanie Rogers said.
“This support enables us to deliver comprehensive coastal planning and restoration projects that take a holistic approach to ensure safe, sustainable and inclusive beach access for everyone.”
Queenscliff’s Narrows ‘Dog’ Beach stairs will also be replaced following a $51,877 grant provided to Borough of Queenscliffe, with a target completion
date of January 2026.
“The beach access stairs adjacent to the Dog Beach car park was one of several coastal assets that were significantly damaged in severe storms late last year,” a borough spokesperson said.
“The stairs have been closed and unusable since the storm event. The closure of these stairs has left a stretch of approximately 1.2km of highly visited coastline between the remaining safe access points.”
City of Greater Geelong will also renew the rock seawalls at St Helens Boat Harbour to provide ongoing coastal erosion protection through a $150,000 grant.
Deakin and genU lending a helping hand for jobseekers
Geelong jobseekers living with disability have received a heartwarming boost as winter tightens its grip on the region.
LocalserviceprovidergenU’sdisability employment service MatchWorks hosted its first Winter Warmth Community Care Packs Program in June, providing essential items to jobseekers in need as part of one of its All About You Days.
Driven by Deakin University placement students, the Winter Warmth program saw 20 local businesses donate food vouchers, blankets, jackets, beanies and personal care items.
The Deakin students used the donated goods to create more than 50 care packs for MatchWorks participants.
Deakin University social work placement student Curley Rukweza said she had enjoyed organising the Winter Warmth Community Care Pack Program and gained a confidence boost from
liaising with potential sponsors.
“The most rewarding part of the program was the level of gratitude shown
by the community,” Curley said.
“Ifeelgoodaboutthepositivefeedback we received from participants today, who really appreciated everything. Knowing I’ve been able to help people makes my whole placement worth it.”
ParticipantJudithdescribedtheWinter Warmth initiative as “awesome”, praising the MatchWorks team for hosting such a positive and supportive event.
“I was surprised by what was being offered; I’ve never seen anything like this before,” she said.
“I got some warm work socks and the fruit and veg won’t go astray.
“Everyone at the MatchWorks office is always very friendly and they make you feel welcome here, no matter who you are.”
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Deakin placement students Tyrah, Josh, Curley and Isabella. (Supplied)
Gades to play in Geelong
Melbourne Renegades will play two Big Bash League (BBL) games at GMHBA Stadium this summer with back-to-back homegamestoopenthe2025-26season.
The Renegades will host two prime-time matches at Kardinia Park on Monday December 15 against Brisbane Heat and Sunday December 21 against reigning title holders Hobart Hurricanes with the first ball set to be bowled at 7.15pm for both games.
The fixture will mark the eighth season the Renegades have brought their BBL
brand to Geelong. The remaining three home fixtures will be played at Marvel Stadium
“Geelong has always been a special part of our summer schedule,” Renegades generalmanagerJamesRosengartensaid.
“The support from our fans in the region has grown every season, and we’re excited todelivertwohugenightsofentertainment and cricket for them this year. These won’t just be games of cricket, they’ll be major events. We know how much cricket fans in the Geelong region love getting behind
the Gades, and these matches will play a crucialroleinsettingupourseason.”
“We’re delighted to welcome the Renegades back for another summer of Big Bash at GMHBA Stadium,” Kardinia Park Stadium Trust chief executive Gerard Griffin said. “The atmosphere these games bring is fantastic – they’re a real highlight on the Geelong event calendar and we’re looking forward to two more big nights underlights.”
Meanwhile Geelong product Ollie Peake hassignedhisfirstfullBBLcontract.
Local retirement villages recognised
Local service provider genU has been recognised for its high-quality aged care services.
Lara’s St Laurence Park Retirement Village and Barwarre Gardens Retirement Village in Marshall have received Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) accreditation.Theaccreditationrecognises organisations that meet the requirements of governing industry standards and are committed to best practice, quality and continuousimprovement.
Chief executive Clare Amies said being QIP accredited meant “our retirement villages as a whole are committed to a comprehensiveprogram”.
“This involves engaging our team and residents to review our systems and processes and allowing an independent team of assessors to review how our organisationoperates,”MsAmiessaid.
“Residents can have peace of mind knowingtheyarelivinginaQIPaccredited village. This creates an additional layer of comfort, with genU fully committed to ensuring we are providing high quality servicesandsupportinasafeenvironment, and we highly value the independence of theQIPprocess.
“Wetakeeveryopportunitytostrengthen our engagement with residents at St Laurence Park, as we constantly strive to
createpositiveoutcomes.”
QIP chairman Gary Smith said accreditation formally recognised genU for its commitment to quality improvements, implementation of effective systems, processesandteamwork.
“Accreditation is a major achievement and a clear demonstration that genU is committed to providing their residents with a high-quality living environment,” he said. “It recognises strengths and areas for improvement, which helps villages/ communities to identify key quality improvement priorities. This should be commended, and QIP congratulates genU onreachingthisnationalbenchmark.”
Call to keep your cat safe and stop them roaming
Don’tletcuriositykillyourcat.
That is the message from the City of Greater Geelong, which is supporting the RSPCA Victoria’s Rethink Roaming initiative urging community members in Greater Geelong to contain their cats to theirproperties.
With more than 10,500 cats registered across Greater Geelong, the Rethink Roaming campaign aims to help owners understandthedangerstheirpetsfaceand findeasywaystokeepthemsafeandhappy athome.
Peake, 18, joins the Renegades on a one-year deal after making his debut duringBBL14asareplacementplayer.
Peake said he was eager to build on his debut campaign and make the most of the opportunity.
“It’sareallyspecialfeelingtosignmyfirst fullBigBashcontractwiththeRenegades,” Peake said. “Getting the chance to debut lastsummerwasagreatexperience,itgave meatasteofcricketatthetopT20leveland I’m keen to get stuck in and hopefully play moregames.”
Projections light up NAIDOC Week
CityHallwilllightupwitha“colourful and thought-provoking” projection programforNAIDOCWeek.
From July 4 to 13 the program will feature work from seven local First Nations artists adapted to large-scale projections, celebrating continuing connectiontoandcareforCountry.
In 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrates its 50th year with the theme of The Next Generation: Strength, Vision andLegacy.
Geelong mayor Stretch Kontelj said theprojectionsonCityHallwouldbe vibrantandengaging.
“We are proud to showcase these expressive works from local First Nations artists through this project,” he said. “The projections are just one of the many ways community members can celebrate NAIDOC Week and learn more about First NationsCulturesandhistories.
“We are grateful for the contribution of Wadawurrung and First Nations artists in sharing their important stories and Culture with our community and visitors in celebrationofNAIDOCWeek.”
In addition to the projections program the City is also supporting free Cultural Education Tours hosted by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Koori Kids’ NAIDOC Week School Initiative Competitions and several other events and activities across the region.
Deputy Mayor Ron Nelson encouraged the local community to get involved with the growing numberofNAIDOCWeekevents.
“NAIDOC Week is a special time that provides an opportunity for community members to connect deeply with our region’s Wadawurrung and First Nations communities, their Culture and resilience,”CrNelsonsaid.
“These events and opportunities will be informative, educational, family friendly and welcoming to allies who want to show their support.”
Between January 1 and May 7 this year, council received the most complaints about cats being a nuisance/trespassing on property and requests for cat trapping cages from Corio, Grovedale, St Leonards, Norlane and Lara. The Armstrong Creek growth area is also becoming a growing area for concern as the population of cats inthisareaincreases.
Environment & Circular Economy portfolio chair Councillor Elise Wilkinson said helping cats adjust to containment couldbechallenging.
“The Rethink Roaming website has
While cats in Greater Geelong are required to be contained to their owners’ properties from dusk until dawn, owners are encouraged to contain cats during daylighthoursaswell.
handy online guides to support this importanttransition,”shesaid.
“Despite the short-term challenges, it’s better in the long run as it eases pressure on shelters, increases animal welfare for cats and local wildlife, and ensures a longerlifespanforourfelinefriends.”
As part of the campaign, RSPCA Victoria has created online guides to help people transition their cats to a safer, more enriching lifestyle at home at a low cost.
The charity will hold a free workshop at Bunnings North Geelong on how to build an outdoor enclosure. Keep an eye out for thedateatrethinkroaming.com.au
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au for more information on local NAIDOC Weekevents.
Barwarre Gardens village manager Nikki Di Pasquale with residents Dawn, Barbara, Cherry, Yvonne and Ursula. (Supplied)
Projections of works by First Nations artists, including this piece by Joshua James, will illuminate City Hall this NAIDOC Week. (Supplied)
ENTERTAINMENT CITYNEWS
Keeping the funk alive
By Matt Hewson
Local band Suneden are making a splash in2025.
With a breakout appearance at Byron Bay Bluesfest, their sophomore album on the way and a berth at the upcoming Queenscliff Music Festival in November, the Torquay-based six-piece funk outfit is getting the attention of punters and critics alike.
Suneden is fronted by husband and wife Sunny Thapa (guitar/vocals) and Eden Lee (vocals/percussion),whometinthecentral NepalcityofPokharain2016.
“I was 20 years old and I just searched for the cheapest flight to anywhere in the world,anditjustsohappenedtobeNepal,” Lee said. “I was meant to be there for two months,butIstayedforfiveyears.
“We both lived in Lakeside, had all the same friends and same music circles. Then we met and started gigging together… we wereplayingfivenightsaweekinPokhara.
“We go by Suneden because we were playing everywhere in Pokhara and that’s what people just started calling us; they started writing it on the boards and it stuck.”
In 2018 the couple moved to Melbourne, living in a share house with a bunch of friends,mostofwhomwerealsomusicians.
That proved serendipitous when, in 2018, Lee and Thapa got the call to support a friend’s band at the Yarra Hotel in Abbotsford and needed to put a band together.
“We just asked all our housemates, hey, do you guys want to do this gig with us?
And we just have been playing as a band eversince,”Leesaid.
The band released its debut album Smooth Groove in 2021, a melange of psychedelic funk that, despite slower moments, clearly displays Suneden’s abilitytoinspiredancefloors.
Thapasaidthenewalbum,whichwillbe released by the end of 2025, would show theevolutionofthebandoverthepastfour years.
“The first album, the drummer (Brad Dadson),EdenandIcollaboratedtogether, but I did most of the music side of the composition and played bass and guitar,” he said. “But with the new album… there’s a lot of change. From me doing multiple instruments to working all together, it was acompletelydifferentexperience.”
Visit facebook.com/sunedenmusic to findoutaboutSuneden’supcomingshows.
Groove Doctors have the cure
By Matt Hewson
Kenny Miller and John Dallimore are twoofGeelong’sfavouritemusicalsons, with a musical relationship spanning morethan30years.
But for Miller, the beginning of their on-stage partnership was completely unexpected.
It was the late 1980s, and Miller was doing the ring around for solo gigs. He called the Lorne Hotel, only to be told they were looking for duo acts, not solo performers.
“John Dallimore had always been a greatidolofminesinceIsawhimplaying with (Geelong rock band) Redhouse backwhenIwas17,18,”Millersaid
“I rang up the Lorne Hotel and (the venuemanager)said,whataboutaduo? Isaid,Ihaven’tgotone.
“She goes, what’s John Dallimore doing? I said, I don’t know. So she rang him up. Ten minutes later he’s on the phone saying, what do you reckon, Kenny?
“I said no worries, so ever since that daywe’vebeenplayingtogether-bands, duostuff-soI’vebeenveryfortunate.”
Miller and Dallimore hit the Piano Bar on July 11 with the Groove Doctors, a powerhouse band made up of some of Geelong’sbestbluesandrockexponents, including Hammond maestro Tim Neal andbassistSteveHobbs.
The Groove Doctors will also feature world-renowned drummer Enrico “Mick” Morena, whose career includes international tours, major festival
appearances and studio recordings with a veritable who’s who of the music industry.
Miller said the entire band was “very excitedaboutthewholething”.
“And if we’re having a good time, (the punters) are going to have a good time,” he said. “We’ve got quality players here, so it’ll be a great musical experience for everyone,andforourselves.”
Visit eventbrite.com.au/o/piano-bargeelong-8174129156 for tickets or more information.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Have your say about outdoor dining Outdoor dining has become part of what makes Greater Geelong such a great place to live, it brings our streets to life and supports local businesses.
Our draft Outdoor Dining Guidelines provide clear, practical advice for businesses wanting to set up or expand outdoor dining, whether it’s on footpaths, in laneways or through parklets.
To provide your feedback by 5.00pm on Wednesday 23 July, visit geelong.link/ OutdoorDining
ENJOY FREE 2P SPACES ON WEEKDAYS
Community members and visitors are set to receive a free two-hour parking session in all 2P on-street spaces on weekdays across central Geelong from Monday 14 July.
We've adopted the initiative as part of the 2025-26 Budget with the aim of making it easier for locals and visitors to support businesses in the city and encouraging the revitalisation of central Geelong.
Free parking will only apply to on-street 2P parking bays, and time limits will continue to apply. Each vehicle will be eligible for a single allocation of free parking in 2P bays per day.
To be eligible, drivers will still be required to start a parking session at the parking meter or through the EasyPark app, but there will be no charge.
For more information, visit geelong.link/ FreeParking
WHAT'S ON
Watch Electric Stardust launch their music video Roger
Join us on Friday 18 July to see the debut. Doors open at 5.00pm at the Geelong Library, 51 Little Malop Street, Geelong.
The event is drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free with no pass outs.
Registration required and limited spots available, visit geelong.link/Roger
Join our new Geelong Social Inclusion Action Group
We are seeking members for our new Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG).
The group aims to increase connection and reduce loneliness in the Greater Geelong community.
As part of SIAG, you’ll: ›receive training and development ›share your lived experiences and insights ›help shape local initiatives that foster belonging and connection.
To find out more or submit your EOI before Thursday 31 July, visit geelong.link/SIAG
NEWS
Celebrating Culture and Country this NAIDOC Week
Come and see our colourful and thoughtprovoking NAIDOC Week projections on City Hall, set to run from dusk to midnight from Friday 4 July – Sunday 13 July.
This year, NAIDOC Week (6 – 13 July) celebrates 50 years of honouring and amplifying Indigenous voices, Culture and resilience. The 2025 theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, highlighting achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
The bold and innovative projection artworks speak to the theme’s reflection of the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
To find out more about what’s on for NAIDOC Week, visit geelong.link/NAIDOC2025
Cr Eddy Kontelj and Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM look forward to initiative starting later this month.
Kenny Miller (top) and John Dallimore. (Supplied)
Suneden’s Liam Beck, Sunny Thapa, Jack Davison and Eden Lee. (Ivan Kemp) 487081_20
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Winter wellness tips to get through the cold months
Winter in Australia can be a beautiful season, but it also brings health challengesforolderadults.
As we age, our bodies become more sensitive to cold due to reduced circulation, lower blood pressure, and thinner layers of body fat. These changes increasetheriskofcold-relatedillnesses.
Recognising early signs of cold sensitivity - such as confusion, drowsiness, or pale skin - is crucial. To help elderly loved ones stay safe and comfortable, consider these practical tips:
• Flu vaccination: Book an annual flu shot to prevent complications like pneumonia.
• Layered clothing: Encourage wearing multiple thin layers, including thermal undergarments.
• Warm bedding: Use electric blankets safelyorlayerbreathableblankets.
• Home insulation: Seal drafts and use heavycurtainstoretainwarmth.
• Gentle exercise: Promote light indoor movementtoboostcirculation.
• Warm fluids: Offer herbal teas, warm water,andnourishingsoups.
• Nutritious meals: Serve hearty, nutrient-rich dishes like stews and vegetables.
Safety at home is equally important. Maintain heating systems, test smoke alarms, improve lighting and remove triphazards.Nightlightsinhallwaysand bathroomscanalsopreventfalls.
Socialconnectionisvitalduringwinter. Regularvisits,phonecalls,orcommunity activities can help combat loneliness and supportmentalwell-being.
At Homestyle Aged Care, we prioritise the comfort and well-being of our residents. Our personalised care plans and warm, supportive environments are designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. If you or your loved one are looking for care in Ocean Grove, Leopold or Grovedale, our admissions team can discuss your individual situation and adviseonthemanyoptionsavailable.
Calluson1300104663orvisit homestyleagedcare.com.au
Obliging and caring support
Receive the care you need without judgement from one of Australia’s largest providers of in-home aged care and disabilitysupportservices.
With a skilled team of passionate individuals, Just Better Care allows everyonetolivesafe,healthyandhappyat homeforaslongaspossible.
Gaye Robertson said she chose the service to help support herself and her husband, Andrew, for their professionalism and communication skills.
“Ireallylikethepersoncentredcarethat we get from them. Everybody that comes into our home including the support
workers, love their job and that’s a really positivesignofagoodemployer,”shesaid.
“They’re always very obliging and caring.ThestaffalwaystalktoDrewwhich is lovely because some people forget that he’s there. Everyone at Just Better Care takesthetimetohaveachatwithhimand itreallymakeshimfeelvalued.”
To start your Just Better Care journey, call 03 5222 1518, email mailge@ justbettercare.com or visit the caring team at their office at Level 1 114a Mt PleasantRoadinBelmont. Visitjustbettercare.com/Geelongfor moreinformation.
Homestyle Aged Care prioritises the comfort and well-being of its residents. (Supplied)
Just Better Care clients Andrew and Gaye Robertson. (Jena Carr) 452406_18
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Affordable Denture Clinic helps patients smile brighter
Achieve a confident, radiant smile with the expert care of the team at Affordable Denture Clinic, now welcoming patients attheirnewlocationinEastGeelong.
With more than a decade of dedicated service,theclinicoffersacomprehensive range of dental solutions, including full and partial dentures, custom mouthguards and implant-retained dentures.
Led by owner and seasoned dental prosthetist Jason Demko, who brings more than 30 years of experience to the field, the clinic has recently opened its doorsat306MyersStreet,EastGeelong.
Jason and his skilled team are committed to helping you discover the bestoptionstoachieveyouridealsmile.
Staying abreast of the latest advancements in dental prosthetics, Jason integrates modern techniques and systemsintoeveryaspectofhiswork.
Notably, Affordable Denture Clinic is the only practice in Geelong and the surroundingdistrictauthorizedtoprovide and manufacture Valplast denturesflexible, metal-free options that come withanunbreakablelifetimeguarantee.
Jason and his team pride themselves on delivering personalised care in a welcomingenvironment.
“We are a family-owned business committed to providing highly personalisedservicestoeachindividual,” Jasonsays.
ThenewEastGeelongclinicstandsasa testament to years of dedication, aiming to offer clients the very best in denture care.
Jason acknowledges that this achievementwouldn’thavebeenpossible
Jason Demko with patient Eddie Fraser.
A week to celebrate First Nations’ history and strength
NAIDOC Week will be held July 6 to 13 to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal andTorresStraitIslanderPeoples.
The 2025 theme is ‘The Next Generation: Strength,Vision&Legacy’.
This year’s theme recognises 50 years of honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture, and resilience in pastachievementsandthefutureahead. Therewillbenumerousopportunitiesfor Geelong residents and visitors to engage withNAIDOCWeekeventsinourregion.
SaturdayJuly5: TheWathaurongNAIDOC Ball will be held at Mount Duneed Estate from6.30pmtocelebratetheachievements of the local Aboriginal community and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. Tickets are on sale via the Wathaurong website.
MondayJuly7: TheBarwonCoastNAIDOC Week Sunrise Ceremony and walk with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) will be heldfrom7.30amattheBarwonHeadsend of Bukareeyoo (formerly known as 20W). You can find out more information at the BarwonCoastwebsite.
The annual NAIDOC Week Flag Raising event to officially launch NAIDOC Week at the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative in North Geelong will start at 11am. This is freeforeveryonetogettogether.
Tuesday July 8: Storytelling with Art will be held at the Geelong Library and HeritageCentre(TheDome)ActivityRoom for children aged five to 12 to learn about NAIDOC Week and first nations art. This
willstartat10.30am.Freebutbookingsare recommended via the Geelong Regional Librarieswebsite.
TheWathaurongAunties&UnclesLunch will be held from noon at the Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, 410 Surf Coast Hwy, Grovedale. Tickets are on sale viatheWathaurongwebsite.
Wednesday July 9: The Wathaurong Youth NAIDOC Ball will be held at Northern Aquatic and Community Hub from 6pm to celebrate the achievements of the local Aboriginal community and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative. Non-Indigenous family members are also welcome to
attend. Information and tickets are availableviatheWathaurongwebsite.
Thursday July 10: The Wathaurong NAIDOC Week Disco will be held from 5pm at the Karroong Kanyool Youth Hub, 20A Forster Street, Norlane, for Wathaurong community kids aged five to 11. Information and tickets are available viatheWathaurongwebsite.
Friday July 11: The NAIDOC Week Naarm/Melbourne March will be at noon. Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will provide bus transport to and from Melbourne for the march for any community members who would like to attend. The bus will leave at 9.30am from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Morgan Street, North Geelong. Register a place on the bus via the Wathaurong website.
Storytelling with Art will be held at The Cave of the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre(TheDome)forchildrenagedfiveto 12 to learn about NAIDOC Week and first nations art. This will start at 2.30pm. Free but bookings are recommended via the GeelongRegionalLibrarieswebsite.
Saturday July 12: Geelong United Basketball will be hosting their NAIDOC Round at Geelong Arena with additional cultural activities. The women’s game will tip off at 5pm and the men’s game at 7pm. Information and tickets are available via theGeelongUnitedwebsite.
ChristineCouzensMP StateMemberforGeelong ParliamentarySecretaryforFirstPeoples
State Member for Geelong Christine Couzens MP at a Smoking Ceremony. (Pictures: Supplied)
Aboriginal flag flying at Parliament House, Parliament of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne.
Walking together at sunrise to mark NAIDOC Week 2025
There’s something profound about standing with your community, feet in the sand,asthesunrisesovertheocean.
Add to that the sound of the didgeridoo, the scent of eucalyptus and cherry ballart smoke drifting through the air, and the deep cultural significance of being welcomed to Wadawurrung Country by a Wadawurrung person, and you have somethingtrulyspecial.
This year, Barwon Coast and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) are inviting the community to share in that moment. On Monday July 7 at 7.30am, as part of NAIDOC Week 2025, everyone is welcome to gather at the Barwon Heads end of Bukareeyoo (formerly 20W), Ocean Grove for a free, family-friendly sunrise celebration.
This event is more than a ceremony, it’s a chance to stand together, on Country, in
NAIDOC WEEK 2025
Sunrise celebration
Walk together with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) and Barwon Coast to celebrate National NAIDOC Week.
Free family event
Monday 7 July 7.30am
Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremonies, PLUS Didgeridoo Performance
Join us at 7.15 for a 7.30am start (at sunrise).
Location: End of Bukareeyoo (formerly 20W), Ocean Grove. access via Barwon Heads Bridge
Breathing easy for Zoe
The Geelong community will unite on Saturday for a day of sporting fun and asthma awareness during the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match. Jena Carr speaks with Lach Kennedy about the event, which honours the life of his daughter Zoe.
Zoe Kennedy’s journey through life ended abruptly at just 13 following anasthmaattackin2020.
Zoe’s dad Lach remembers that harrowingnightalltoowell.
“Zoewasbornwitheczema,andtheysay eczema and asthma are related. So, from an early age she suffered from asthma and wasinandoutofhospital,”Lachsaid.
“She took her preventatives as needed, but she died tragically from a sudden asthma attack just over five years ago on July19(2020).
Zoe
wouldn’t want any young person with asthma to miss out on the sport they love - Lach Kennedy
“She was actually in quite good health at the time. She hadn’t had a lot of asthma, butthiswasawinternight;itwascold,and ithappenedveryquickly.
“By the time she told me she had asthma and by the time we were in the car and got tothehospital,shehadpassedout.
“She got to hospital within 10 minutes of having the episode, but when you’ve got asthma;youloseoxygentoyourbrain,and unfortunately that is what happened, and shepassed.”
Zoe left behind a legacy of laughter, fun and care. Lach said she was also an “amazingbigsister”toMaggieandNed.
“Sinceshehaspassed,Icouldn’ttellhow many people have reached out to me and shared their story through loss or through howit’saffectedtheirlife,”hesaid.
“Everyone’s got their own tragedies in life, and I’m not saying this is any different
toanyoneelse’s,butI’vetakenitasawayto remember who she was and how good she was.
“One of the cruel things about asthma is that you can’t see it... My advice to parents istomakesureyou’reontopofyourasthma plan, that you visit your doctor and update it(asthmaplan)yearly.
“Zoe might not have got married, had children, or travelled the world. So, you can’t worry about what could have happened because it might not have happened;enjoywhatyouhad.
“Otherwise,yougetstuckinawhirlwind of what could have been, and the harsh reality is that you cannot enjoy what could havebeenbecauseshe’sgonenow.
“Ithinkshe’dbelookingdownandhappy to know that she’s making a difference in people’s lives. I know in my heart that she would want us to be happy, and this also helpskeepherlegacyalive.”
Zoe was known for her love of sport, particularly netball, and her kind and caring nature that was well beyond her years.
“Every day is a battle, but I know in my heart that Zoe would want us to be happy. She was that kind of kid who loved and caredforeveryoneelse,”Lachsaid.
“I’msoproudofthepersonshewas,what she brought to life, and how she lived... She was probably on a pretty good path for netball.
“She loved playing with her mates and that camaraderie. She was very competitive, which may come from me. She loved to win, but she also loved to play fairly.
“She was great at netball, and in the last game she played, which might have been the grand final of the Under 13s for Newtown, she got best on the ground, and theywonthepremiership.
“A funny story I have is that she wanted a birthday party, so I asked her to generate an invitation list. I was expecting 20 or 30 people, but she returned with 50 to 100 names.
“She was very emotionally intelligent andintouchwitheveryoneelse’semotions aswellasherown...Justakidwhoeveryone loved, and a beautiful person loved by familyandfriends.”
To honour Zoe’s life and memory, The Zoe Kennedy Foundation was founded by her family and construction company Figurehead Group to help improve the livesofyoungpeoplewithasthma.
The Foundation has raised more than $500,000 over five years to support asthma
education programs, healthcare solutions and research projects through community events such as the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match.
ThetributematchwillbringtogetherBell Park Dragons and Newtown & Chilwell Eagles Football Netball clubs at Hamlyn Oval in Hamlyn Heights on Saturday, July 5.
Zoe played netball for Newtown & ChilwellandLachfootyforBellPark.Zoe’s sister Maggie also plays for the Eagles and brotherNedfortheDragons.
Lach said the event was now in its fourth year and offered the community a full day of fun while raising awareness and funds forasthma.
“This match shows just how strong the Geelong community is when it comes to looking after our own and raising awareness that can literally save lives,” he said.
“The tribute match is a day to honour her memory but also a day to make a real difference. Zoe wouldn’t want any young person with asthma to miss out on the sporttheylove.
“It’s two clubs getting together who were a big part of her life. She watched me play footy throughout my career and knew everyone at Bell Park while she played netballforNewtown.
“It’s also about people checking in and hopefully it motivates them to manage their asthma and remind them about what needstobedonetomakesureit’syou’reon topofyourasthma.”
Everyone attending Zoe’s tribute match is encouraged to wear purple and buy limited-edition merchandise that is only availableontheday.
Visit zoekennedy.com.au for more information about the foundation and the tributematch.
Lach Kennedy with son Ned ahead of the Zoe Kennedy Tribute Match. (Ivan Kemp) 487361_08
Lach Kennedy with daughter Zoe, who died from an asthma attack in 2020 at 13 years old. (Supplied)
The Guide
PATIENCE
ABC TV, Friday, 8.35pm
Based on the excellent French series AstridetRaphaëlle, this British drama moves the action to York, and stars Ella Maisy Purvis (pictured) as Patience Evans, a young woman with autism working in the criminal records office, who finds herself roped into helping solve tricky cases after her puzzlesolving super-skills catch the eye of DI Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser). In this premiere, a man sets himself on fire after withdrawing a large sum of money. It looks deliberate at first glance, but Patience spots a link with another case. The neurodiversity angle makes for a quirky take on the average British crime drama and Purvis herself is autistic, lending authenticity to her performance.
Friday, July 4
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
PICK OF THE WEEK
DO NOT WATCH THIS SHOW
ABC Family, Monday, 7.30pm
Andy Lee brings his popular children’s tome DoNotOpenThisBookto the small screen in this animated caper. This time, blue monster Wizz (voiced by Lee) is the star of a television show he doesn’t want, and impels audiences to switch off the TV – but we all know kids love to do the opposite of what they’re told. Little viewers will develop a sense of bravery as they defy pompous protagonist Wizz and follow him on his adventures. Lee has called on some well-known mates to bring Wizz’s world to life, with Denise Scott, Joel Creasey and Dave Hughes voicing regular characters, while Hamish Blake, Carrie Bickmore, Tony Armstrong and Chrissie Swan make guest appearances.
CYCLING: TOUR DE FRANCE
SBS, Saturday, 9.35pm
It’s that time of year again, when bleary-eyed Australian sports fans go without sleep as they take in a range of events from the other side of the world. And top of these is the grandest of cycling’s Grand Tours, a two-wheel test of grit and stamina – the Tour de France – in which the world’s best cyclists vie for the coveted maillot jaune (yellow jersey) amid stunning scenery and spectator shenanigans. Saturday’s first stage is a lazy 184.9km round trip, starting and finishing in Lille.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 11.10 Little Disasters. (Mals, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 3.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.05 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. (PGa, R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Megadams. (PG, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis joins a community of composters.
8.35 Patience. (Premiere, Ma) An autistic woman solves crimes.
9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.15 ABC Late News.
11.35 Silent Witness. (PGa, R) 12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles. 8.25 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter: Trade Wars. (PGv, R) 9.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Holy Island – LJ Ross. (R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Atlantic Crossing. (Ma, R) 12.05 True Colours. (Mlv, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Morning Programs. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 1.25 Where Are You
From? 2.35
3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 If
7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of
Cats. 8.30 Vegas: The
Of
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Carlton v Collingwood. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.15 Nurses. (Ma, R) A look at the experiences of nurses.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.30 Mini Kids. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.25 Wiggle. 11.55 Thomas And Friends. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.50 Stan Can. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. (Return) 7.50 MOVIE: Teen Titans Go! To The Movies. (2018, PG) 9.20 Robot Wars. 10.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
9.20 F*ck Berlin. 9.55 Bound: Japanese Bondage. 11.10 Pride. 12.10am Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 1.50 Time To Buy: A Musical. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Black Man’s Houses. 1.10 Speak No Maori. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Big Dry. 7.30 MOVIE: Beasts Of The Southern Wild. (2012, M) 9.20 MOVIE: I Like Movies. (2022) 11.10 Nula. 11.40 Buckskin. 12.40am Big Sky Girls. 1.00 NITV On The Road: Mbantua. 2.00 Bush Bands Bash. 3.00 On The Road. 4.00 Fusion. 5.00 Bamay. 5.30 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PGav) 8.25 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PGals, Spanish) 10.25 Mars Attacks! (1996, Masv) 12.25pm Kompromat. (2022, Malsv, French, Russian) 2.45 All At Sea. (2010, PGans) 4.20 Oink. (2022, Dutch) 5.45 The Big Steal. (1990, PGls) 7.35 Shaft. (1971, Mlnv) 9.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+dlv) Midnight History Of The Occult. (2020, Madhlsvw, Spanish) 1.40 Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+lv) 3.40 La Tenerezza. (2017, Malv, Italian) 5.45 The Big Steal. (1990, PGls)
Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 House Of Wellness. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Wildlife ER. 1.30 My Greek Odyssey. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.
7MATE (64, 73)
7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Motorway Patrol. 8.30 MOVIE: Runaway Bride. (1999, PG) 10.55 MOVIE: Unstoppable. (2010, M) 1am Pawn Stars. 1.30 Storage Wars. 2.00 American Resto. 2.30 American Pickers. 3.30 Late Programs.
GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS
SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm
The always colourful Michael Portillo (pictured) and his trusty 1936 Bradshaw’s Continental Handbook are back for an eighth season of riding the rails through culture and history. This season sees Michael journey into Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia and India, seeing how things have changed since Bradshaw’s days and immersing himself in traditions and practices. The journey begins with a trip through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Michael faces some modern-day gladiators, assumes the duties of stationmaster and explores an organic olive farm, before discovering some beautiful 15th-century frescoes in a tiny church.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Luckless In Love. (2022, PGa) Paniz Zade, Brett Donahue. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG,R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late.
5.00 Fishing Australia. (R) The team visits South Australia’s Port Lincoln.
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) Shane checks out a laneway full of restaurants.
9GEM (81, 92)
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Jeopardy! UK. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Space Invaders. Noon MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, M) 10.45 MOVIE: I Am Legend. (2007, M) 12.45am Seinfeld. 1.45 Supernatural. 3.30 Addams Family. 4.00
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 House Hunters Australia. (PGl) A couple look for a home near Lake Macquarie, NSW.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Malv, R) Guests include Kevin Hart. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
10
Shopping. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Avengers. 1.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 2.00 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Bridal Path. (1959) 5.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canterbury Bulldogs v Knights. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Canterbury Bulldogs v Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, M) 1.15am Creflo. 1.45 MOVIE: The
DRAMA (53, 12)
COMEDY (52, 11)
Saturday, July 5
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (Mv)
2.05 Patience. (Ma, R)
3.05 Jane Austen: Rise Of A Genius. (Final, PGl, R)
4.00 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.25 QI. (PG, R)
6.00 Landline. (R) Hosted by Pip Courtney.
6.30 Australian Story: The River Pt 1. (R) Takes a look at a Lithuanian rafter. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 That Blackfella Show. Hosted by Ernie Dingo, Bridget Brennan and Isaac Compton.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)
A young man is found murdered during the grand reopening of the village of Little Auburn.
10.00 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) Stella forms an unlikely alliance.
10.55 Little Disasters. (Mals, R) The investigation continues.
11.40 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Survival. (Final, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 First To Fight: Pacific War Marines. (PGav, R) 5.30 From The Ashes Of World War II.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet: Hawaii. (PG) Sir David Suchet travels to Hawaii.
8.25 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier? Australia Uncovered. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the story of Alex Kurzem, a Jewish boy who became Hitler’s youngest soldier. 9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Lille Métropole to Lille Métropole. 184.9km flat stage. From France. 2.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)
3.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGaw, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School’s Special. 3.30 The Most Magnificent Thing. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Jnr. 8.50 Dance Life. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning
Programs. 2.20pm Stuck. 2.35 Kars & Stars. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Over The Black Dot. 5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.35 The Icons That Built The World. 9.25 The Search For El Dorado. 10.15 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. (Return) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Members Appreciation Day, Flemington Finals Race Day and Caloundra Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Border Force executes a warrant.
7.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007, G, R) A man is ordered to build an ark. Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman.
9.30 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023, MA15+lns) An aimless 30-something woman is paid by the parents of an awkward teen to date their son and bring him out of his shell. Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman.
11.40 To Be Advised.
1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
7TWO (62, 72)
Morning Programs. 11.30 GetOn
Emergency. 12.30 My
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGal, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. 1.30 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 2.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 3.30 Parental Guidance. (PGa, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10 GCBC. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Professionals Tom and Erin know it’s time to make a decision on their current Queenslander. 8.40 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa, R) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives. 9.50 House Hunters Australia. (R) A couple need a larger home in western Sydney. She wants a modern house with open plan living while he prefers an older home. 10.50 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) Elsbeth tours famous New York crime scenes. 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Mm, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Ella. 1.10pm The Big Dry. 2.00 Nula. 2.30 Living Black. 3.00 First Australians. 4.00 Big Backyard Quiz. 5.05 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 Moko. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 The American Buffalo. 8.30 MOVIE: Let Me In. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. 2.30am Songlines On Screen. 3.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon The Lawnmower Man. (1992, Mlsv) 2.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.30 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PGals, Spanish) 6.30 Music & Lyrics. (2007) 8.30 May December. (2023) 10.40 Alma & Oskar. (2022, MA15+lsv) 12.20am Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+dlv) 2.55 Late Programs.
1.30 Better Homes. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Medical Emergency. 5.00 Slow Train Through Africa. 6.00 Every Bite Takes You Home. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am My Greek Odyssey. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm NRLW Wrap. (Return) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canberra Raiders v Dragons. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Titans. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997, M) 12.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Seinfeld. 12.40 The Jesus Strand: A Search For DNA. 2.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010, M) 10.25 MOVIE: American Reunion. (2012, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Motor MythBusters. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. VFL. Collingwood v Carlton. 10.00 AFL Saturday Rewind. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, July 6
ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 4.40 Walking With Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 PBS Washington Week. 11.55 SBS50. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Highlights. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX Championships. Round 6. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.30 From The Ashes Of World War II. (PG)
6.30 Compass: DOBBY –Finding My Voice. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Madv) Stella is thrown into a tailspin.
8.50 Little Disasters. (Mal) The threat of Social Services splitting up the Carrisfords closes in, impacting the whole group.
9.40 Namatjira Project: The Quest For Justice. (Ml, R) Charts the story of the Namatjira family.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Snail And The Whale. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Super Monsters. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.15 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mont-Saint-Michel: Rising Again. Looks at Mont-Saint-Michel, a triumph of technical prowess, spiritual ambition and architectural audacity.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer. 209.1km hilly stage. From France.
2.10 24 Hours In Emergency: A Love Like No Other. (Ma, R)
3.05 Blue Water Safari: Bait Ball. (PGalw, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
(6, 7)
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the match. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Adelaide v Melbourne.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) The second group hits the ballroom floor once again.
8.30 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.30 The Philpotts: A Very British Horror. (Mlsv) Examines the difficult police investigation after a fire broke out in the home of Mick and Mairead Philpott. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan – Wife For Ransom. (Mav, R) 12.20 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
1.20 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.
9GO! (82, 93)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, continuing with a trip to San Francisco, where they explores its steep hills, see some new technology and take in Yosemite National Park.
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns.
8.15 Fake. (Ml) Birdie arrives at the wedding alone and receives a message from Joe. Fighting with Margeaux, Birdie is full of self-loathing. 9.15 FBI. (Mv, R) After a string of armed robberies, the team investigates a suspect who leads them to something much bigger. 11.05 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Jeopardy! 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Blondie: Glass Heart. 5.50 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.10 Vikings: The Rise And Fall. Midnight Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Discover. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Business Builders. 3.40 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.40 Escape To The Country. 7.40 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Vicar Of Dibley. 12.20am The Great Australian Doorstep. 1.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Support Your Local Gunfighter. (1971, PG) 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Manly Sea Eagles v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. 9.10 TBA. 11.30 The Closer. 12.30am Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Innovation Nation. 12.15 Seinfeld. 12.45 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Aust v Fiji. 1.00 Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993, PG) 5.25 MOVIE: Three Men And A Little Lady. (1990, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Batman. (2022, M) 11.00 Gotham. 1am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Mighty Planes. 4.00 Close Encounters Down
Monday, July 7
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Highlights. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 2.55 Yiyili. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (PGals, R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Highlights.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Midsomer Murders. (PGv, R) 11.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story: The River Pt 2. The conclusion to the perilous 24-hour mission.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser. 9.35 Lucy Worsley Investigates: Jack The Ripper. (PG, R) Presented by Lucy Worsley. 10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Business. (R)
11.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 11.45 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia: Cadiz And Jerez. (Ml, R) Michael Portillo ventures to Cadiz.
8.20 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG, R) Sue Perkins heads south to the turquoise waters of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island. 9.15 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Valenciennes to Dunkerque. 178km flat stage. From France. 2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.10 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R) 3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Cohen’s letter gets a response.
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Things get messy for the 118 following a pipe explosion. Athena investigates the brutal beating of a man found behind a grocery store.
10.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.30 Police Custody USA: A Murder In The Family. (Malv, R) 12.30 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Malv)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Crystal Maze. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Inside The Pack. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Living Black. 9.05 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. 11.55 Late Programs.
Programs. 12.40pm Small Business Secrets. 1.10 Our Law. 1.45 Stuck. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.10 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable. 10.10 Moni. 11.25 Couples Therapy. Midnight Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm The Movie Show. 1.45 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 3.45 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PGa, Japanese) 6.00 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 7.25 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PGa, Dzongkha, English) 9.30 Sweet As. (2022, Mals) 11.10 Tudawali. (1987, Mlsv) 12.50am This Boy’s Life. (1993) 3.00 Late Programs.
Tuesday, July 8
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 If You’re Listening. (R) 11.20 Gruen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs: Island Of Giants. (Final, PG) 8.50 Whale Wisdom. (R) Takes a look at the profound mystery of whales. 9.40 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, Ml, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.45 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.50 Lucy Worsley Investigates. (PG, R) 12.40 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.10 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Mal, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Highlights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Highlights. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.25 Where The Dreamings Come From. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Pula To Pazin/Buzet To Pag. (Return, PGav) Michael Portillo duels gladiators in Pula. 8.30 Insight. Looks into what drives people to cut ties and asks if it’s always a good idea. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. 2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.00 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.30 Deadly 60. 9.00 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Homicide. 1.25 Our Law. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.15 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.25 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. (Return) 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. (Premiere) 12.15am Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: How To Find Forever. (2022, PGa, R) Erin Agostino, Aaron Ashmore. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGas) Eight sets of parents with very different parenting styles put their methods to the test.
9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Sam McClure, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ma) The Jokers become hairstylists. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 10 News+. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning
9GEM (81, 92)
Programs. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 What The Killer Did Next. 11.30 Doc Martin. 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Nitro Champs. Replay. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.00 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.00 Appalachian Outlaws. 11.00 Late Programs.
11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Avengers. 1.00 Dad’s Army. 2.00 Iconic Australia. 3.00 MOVIE: Lady Caroline Lamb. (1972, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. 10.00 The Closer. 11.00 The West Wing. Midnight 100% Footy. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Cards And Collectables Australia. Noon MOVIE: Superman. (1978, PG) 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Olympus Has Fallen. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Below Deck. 1.00 Supernatural. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Just Add Romance. (2019, PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Dana’s worried for Irene.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mlns) The couples receive another surprise crate and face off at the next Couples Cove.
10.25 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl, R) Cops try to bring down a drug kingpin.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Ma, R) Kate takes on a case of identity theft.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Our Town. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.55 Bargain Hunt. 12.55am The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 The Agenda Setters. 8.00 Train Rescue Down Under. 9.00 Outback Truckers. 10.00 Railroad Australia. 11.00
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Parental Guidance. (PGas, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB] TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Paramedics. (Return, Mlm) Paramedics rush to a fallen rider.
8.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late. Quarter-finals. 4.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Avengers. 1.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 2.00 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Ellis. (Premiere) 10.40 The Closer. 11.40 The West Wing. 12.35am Late Programs.
Midnight Late Programs. 9GO! (82, 93) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Sweet As. (2022, Mals) 1.40 Sissi. (1955, German) 3.40 Sissi:
6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Superman II. (1980, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Veronica Mars. 12.35am Below Deck. 1.35 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv) Two teens are abducted during a drug deal. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With
Wednesday, July 9
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35
The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Highlights.
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 That Blackfella Show. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
9.55 QI. (Mls)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (R)
12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 How Disney Built America: Dawn Of The Animated Blockbuster. (PG) Walt Disney created the first full-length animated feature film.
8.20 Eat Smart: Secrets Of The Glucose Goddess. (Premiere) Jessie Inchauspé, with expert chef Dr Rupy Aujla, creates tailored plans for volunteers battling acne, diabetes and weight issues.
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Caen. 33km individual time trial. From France. 2.10 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PG, R) 4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Written In The Stars. (2021, PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene’s world comes crashing down.
7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity makes an alarming discovery.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Malv) Ashley Cain travels to South Africa. 11.20 Stags. (MA15+adv)
12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.55pm Mecha Builders. 2.05 Paddington. 2.30 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.15 Doctor Who. 10.35 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Scented With Love. (2022, PGa, R) Rebecca Olson, Marshall Williams. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 3 of the State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. Quarter-finals.
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 4.00 Pointless. (PG, R) Presented by Alexander Armstrong. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mv) Elsbeth matches wits with a professional psychic. Kaya’s dreams of becoming a detective may come true. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) An American CEO living
Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Holy Marvels. 1.20 Our Law. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.15 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dopesick. (Premiere) Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pro Bull Riding Australia. 1.30 Sunset To Sunrise. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Emily:
I Am Kam. 9.30 MOVIE: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 11.40 Late Programs.
Thursday, July 10
ABC TV (2)
6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm A Bronx Tale. (1993, Malsv) 2.30 Another Country. (2015, PGaw) 3.55 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 5.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.35 The Delinquents. (1989, Mansv) 9.30 Mad Bastards. (2010, MA15+lv) 11.20 Arkansas. (2020, MA15+av) 1.15am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday. (1947, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 TBA. 9.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Quarter-finals. 11.00 The Closer. Midnight Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Veronica Mars. 12.45am Below Deck. 1.40 Supernatural. 3.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Train Rescue Down Under. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: BTL. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (PGa, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Going Places. 2.35 Dylan Alcott Interviews. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Highlights.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (Final, PG) Joanna Lumley’s Danube tour concludes.
8.45 Grand Designs Australia: Newtown Impossible. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Anthony Burke. 9.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Azerbaijan. (PG) Bettany Hughes returns to Azerbaijan. 8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Bayeux to Vire Normandie. 201.5km hilly stage. From France. 1.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 2.55 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGad, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Love On Safari. (2018, PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Carlton v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 Evil By Design: The Man Behind The Curtain. (Mav, R) A feud cracks Nygård’s operation wide open.
12.35 Life. (Madv, R) Crews and Reese investigate a carjacking homicide. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
9GO! (82, 93)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Planning On Forever. (2022, G, R) Emily Tennant, Alec Santos. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mal, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Michelle and Emma care for a mother-to-be who is paralysed from a suspected stroke.
9.30 To Be Advised.
10.00 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.
10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11. Semi-finals.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11 Late. Semi-finals.
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Next Stop. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs.
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. 7.30 Airport 24/7. (PGa) Riki oversees a repatriation flight. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) A tourist is viciously attacked and takes the investigation into her own hands. A secret motive threatens to derail Carisi’s case.
The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
10’s Late News.
10 News+. (R)
The Late Show With
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.25 Rocket Club. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.15 Saved By The Barn. 9.55 Secret Life Of The Koala. 10.45 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.25 Insight. 1.25 Our Law. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 Over The Black Dot. 6.30 Travel Man. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45am Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 8.30 Father Brown. 9.30 Line Of Duty. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.50am Bargain Hunt. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm As Time Goes By. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Loser Takes All. (1956, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs. 10.00 A+E After Dark. 11.00 Panic 9-1-1. Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Buwarrala Aryah. 2.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 2.30 The Cook Up.
Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 12.45am Late Programs.
11.30 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm MOVIE: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. (1987, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Beetlejuice. (1988, M) 10.25 Seinfeld. 11.25 Celebrity Ghost Stories. (Premiere) 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.00 Full Custom Garage. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Towies. 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Sustainable Fiji
KYLIE MITCHELL-SMITH
Pr/ Travel Writer/podcaster
Www.travellingsenorita.com
It’s a short plane ride across the South Pacific for an island getaway on Malolo Island, Fiji.
It’s a place where you are welcomed by the Fijian charm the locals are known for, crystal clear waters and groves of tropical palms - the smell of fresh seafood fills the air.
From Nadi International Airport, take a ‘fast’ 40 minute boat ride to the dreamy Likuliku Lagoon destination, and quickly realise there’s more to this luxe resort than meets the tourists eye- like their conservation program.
Likuliku (meaning calm waters) is an adults only and ultra luxurious island resort, armed with an environmental team specifically engaged to adopt clean and green practises-to preserve the island, the local village and its people.
The resort is located in a pristine, natural landscape and is part responsible for the coral reef rejuvenation, water filtration and solar power for the village and guests, along with preservation of the Islands iguana-an endangered species. Word has it, there was only one Iguana left on Malolo Island, then the Likuliku team developed the breeding program, spotted another and presto the iguana population lives to fight another day.
Likuliku is home to one of Fiji’s first overwater bungalows, spacious and sustainable in design with the pristine environment in mind.
The rooms are styled with local artists wares and delightfully invite the outside in. Relax on the expansive deck, with a sunset cocktail in-hand, as swarms of tropical fish and a baby shark swimming on by outside the door – mmmm there’s a song in that.
An active coral rejuvenation scheme has been implemented by the resort’s conserva-
tion team, inspired by the success of the Maldives program.
The scheme is partly funded by Mars Confectioner. A chocolate company collaborating with a coral reef? Yep makes sense to me.
Large steel and sand encrusted webs are delicately placed on the ocean floor to entice the coral to rejuvenate and in turn-multiply, similar to garden beds on land.
Along with supporting an education centre, solar power and a water filtration plant in the neighbouring village of Yaro, the resort-is leading the way in sustainable tourism from the sea up. The active coral nurseries and thriving iguana sanctuary, add to the beauty of the vast
dry forest that covers the Island.
Before heading back to the mainland after our stay we take a short boat trip to visit the village of Yaro and immerse in the culture, meeting the friendly community and admiring their local handicrafts along the way. We support local and buy beaded jewellery gifts and a set of coconut cups, ideal for our kava ceremony that evening.
Checking out of Likuliku Lagoon Resort, the committed team encourage guests (in a gentle, Fijian way) to pledge support for their growing iguana population or you can buy a coral web to add to the sea garden floor, we opt for the latter.
As the sun sets on Malolo Island, we reflect on time spent snorkelling straight off our bure deck, Fijian fire feasts by the beach and popup picnics on secluded islands- a knowing that the Likuliku team are taking responsibility for preserving the region into the future.
EAT
FIJIANA RESTUARANT
SALUWAKI RESTAURANT
SOLIS RESTUARANT DENARUA ISLAND
PLAY
MOCIU PRIVATE ISLAND PICNIC
TATADRA SPA
STAY
SOFITEL FIJI RESORT
LIKULIKU LAGOON RESORT
Warriors.
A view to the restaurant from the hammock.
Overwater Bure view from lounge.
Artisan breakfast breads.
The fresh seafood. Meet the endangered Iguanas.
Overwater from overhead.
Full-Board River Cruise
3 night Murray River cruise on board PS Murray Princess with all meals and sightseeing
Tour of Murray River Bridge and historic Roundhouse
Guided nature walk of Salt Bush Flat
Taste Riverland food and wine
Dragon-Fly flat-bottomed boat wildlife tour
Hotel Stays
3 nights four-star hotel stay in Adelaide with breakfast
1 night four-star hotel stay in Kangaroo Island with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Fully Escorted Barossa Valley Tours
Full day Barossa Valley tour with
lunch and wine tastings including: Saltram wine estate, lunch and wine tasting at Lambert Estate, visit to Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, photo stop at Menglers Hill Lookout and Vineyard tour & wine tasting at Jacob’s Creek visitor centre
Fully Escorted Kangaroo Island Tours
2 day Kangaroo Island tour including: Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, In-Flight Birds of Prey Display at Raptor Domain, Seal Bay Conservation Park guided beach walk, lunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park and Flinders Chase National Park
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PUZZLES
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Vehicle propelled by explosive thrust (6)
4 Send (8)
9 Relation (5)
10 Outsiders (9)
11 Smell (5)
12 Speak impiously (9)
13 Irritated skin bubbles (8)
15 NSW capital (6)
16 Get the better of mentally (6)
18 Lacking footwear (8)
23 Central American country (9)
24 Spotless (5)
26 Protected (9)
27 Sun-dried brick (5)
28 Brought together (8)
29 Actor, – Irons (6)
DOWN
1 Common crumble ingredient (7)
2 Chocolate tree (5)
3 Refined (7)
5 Cerumen (6)
6 Extensive collection (7)
7 To that (arch) (9)
8 Stockings and socks (7)
10 Sword (US) (5)
14 Travelling (2,7)
16 Continuing (7)
17 Frozen sheet (3,4)
19 Give (5)
20 Place or group different from those surrounding it (7)
21 Leather factory (7)
22 Farm animals (6)
25 Summon (5)
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.
80s Dance Party
Dress up in your 80s gear. Tony Rebairo & The Bureau, July 11, 7pm-midnight, Club Italia, 515 Bellarine Highway, Moolap. $20 at the door.
Karl, 0412 205 714
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday July 5. 7.30-10.30pm, $10 includes supper, music Kevin.
0419 463 306
Adfas Geelong lectures
July 16, 10.30am Newcomb Hall. Lecturer Sophie Oosterwijk, The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, an introduction to the collection, the building and history. July 16, 6pm Geelong West Town Hall. ‘Love Marriage and Fidelity in Western Art’. Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road.
adfas.org.au, geelong@adfas.org.au
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
Drysdale Day VIEW
Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.
Margaret, 0431 636 090
Geelong Day VIEW
First Monday monthly from 11am at Shell Club, 76 Purnell Road, Corio.
geelongdayview@gmail.com
Leopold VIEW
Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.
leopold.viewclub@gmail com
Geelong Evening VIEW
Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com
Lions Club International
Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you.
Les, 0428 466 446
Grovedale Marshall Probus
Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.
Anne, 0425 356 973
Chess
Group chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.
Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457
Community kitchen
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn cooking and budgeting skills with a small group of like-minded people in your community? Are you interested in volunteering to facilitate a Community Kitchen?
healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org.
au Croquet
Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Road, Tuesdays from 10am for training, bring a friend.
0428 740 591
Mr Perfect Monthly free bbq for men of all ages to get
together over a BBQ for a chat. Norlane Community Centre first Sunday each month except January, 10.30am-12.30pm.
0430 022 446, or michaeldg999@gmail.com
Ocean Grove Senior Citizens
101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Weekly
Tuesday: snooker 1pm, chess, indoor bowls 1.15pm. Wednesday: bingo 1.15pm, ukulele class 2pm, guitar jam session 4pm. Thursday: snooker 1pm, cards 500, social afternoons 1.15pm. Friday: art classes 9am.
Fortnightly
CWA 1st & 3rd Monday 2.30pm
Kareen, 0419 246 346, or Janis, 5255 4585
Monthly Inhouse Movies 3rd Wednesday 1.30pm.
Dianne, 5255 1372
Hamlyn Heights Combined Probus Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, 200 McCurdy Road, Fyansford.
Noel, 0425 706 339
Esoteric coffee meetups
For mature 18+ interested in the supernatural/occult paranormal experiences tarot cards, Anton La Vey, NDE, for fortnightly/coffee and chat catch-ups in Northern Geelong/Geelong area. Bookings limited.
Text name and details, 0400 542 522
Geelong Central Probus
Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL.
geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.
Gary, 0407 320 735
Music for preschoolers
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms.
Rhonda, 0437 241 345
Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.
Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
Highton Seniors Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line
Geelong Canary Improvement Society Meeting August 3, 10am, Geelong Showgrounds. Ray, 0419 212 097
dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton.
Elma, 0411 065 524
Australian Multicultural Support Services
Social Support Groups for communities from different multicultural backgrounds for seniors over 65. Meals, activities and fun. White Eagle House, Breakwater. 10am-2.30pm Fridays.
9689 9170, amcservices.org.au, or info@amcservices.org.au
Cards Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
griddlepop@hotmail.com
Geelong Historical Society Inc. Guest speaker first Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm, Virginia Todd Hall, 9 Clarence Street, Geelong West.
Harry, 0473 807 944, or geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au
Stamps
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
Julie, 0438 270 549
Scrabble club
Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool & McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.
Pauline, 0429 829 773, or John, 0434 142 282
Games
Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2-4.30pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.
Dinah, 0418 547 753
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.
Shirley, 0488 055 969
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
Mary, 0419 278 456
Geelong Dragon Boat Club Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial.
revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons
Mindfulness & meditation U3A 9.30am and 12.30pm Wednesdays, Cobbin Farm, Grove Road, Grovedale.
Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Breakfast Lions
Morning club for those who want to help others, first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (formerly Karingal) in East Geelong. Dinner somewhere in Geelong each month to suit members.
ajd53m@yahoo.com
Ocean Grove Seniors
Play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Lyn, 5256 2540
Scribes Writers Group South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.
geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
Ballroom dancing Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4pm.
Val ,5251 3529
Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.
Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449
Mainly Music for Preschoolers Sessions of music and movement for preschoolers, St Barnabas and St Paul’s Church, 105 Wilsons Road, Newcomb. Every Thursday during term time 10-11.30am.
Wendy, 0461 582 618
Combined Probus Club of Highton Meets third Thursday of each month, South Barwon Football & Netball clubrooms, McDonald Reserve, Reynolds Road, Belmont, 10am.
Sandra, 0427 348 260
Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. RSVP essential.
zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont. Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net
Geelong ballroom dancing
Saturdays 7.30-10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. Afternoon tea dance, Wednesdays 2-4pm. Teaching segment for a new dance 1.30-2pm 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.
geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au
Alcoholics (and other addicts) For Christ 12 Steps Group Meets Thursdays 7.30pm at Belmont-Highton Baptist Church, 43 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. 0420 910 763
Out & about at the waterfront
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp started off the week with a trip to the Geelong waterfront to see who was out and about on Monday.
Jacinta Love, Georgia and Adrian Love and their daughter Charlie.
Joe and Pam Corbett.
Nigel Vee with his dog Mayweather.
Ashley Kelman and daughter Essa.
Left: Mal Coram, Carol Wicher and Rita Ramge. Centre: Lee Leng Ze and Serena Chong. RIght: Haibo Zhu, Jane Lui, Vicky Zhu and Jerry Liu. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 487174
Cody Williams and son Hunter.
Demi Farrell and son Eddy.
Above: Beth Denn and Abbey Sweeney with son Tex. Left: Bailey Dwyer and Grace Carroll.
Elite package but pricey
By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring
Launched by Hyundai in 2017, the second-generation Kona was revealed in December,2022.
It is available with petrol, mild hybrid, hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, while the earlier diesel engine option is no longeroffered.
Unlike the first version Hyundai claims second-generationKonawasdesignedfirst and foremost as a battery-electric vehicle before it was then adapted for use as other variants.
Whichever way it swings, it has been designed to blend in with the current environment, with no discernible radiator grille regardless of what’s under the bonnet. Still, accommodations must have been made during the design process whichmeanssomecompromise.
Styling
In effect, there are three electric versions of this car, Kona Electric Standard Range ($54,000), Kona Electric Extended Range ($58,000) and Kona Electric Premium Extended Range ($68,000), all of them front-wheeldrive.
The basic version comes with a 99kW electric motor and 48 kWh battery, with a rangeof370km.
The extended range is $58,000 and has a 150kW motor, larger 64kWh battery and range of 505km. Premium extended range with the 150kW motor and larger 64kWh battery as standard has a range of 444km, duetothefactithaslarger19-inchwheels.
You can’t get the Standard Range in Premiumtrim.
ThesportyNLineoptionpackbringsthe priceofthebasicversionto$62,000andthe Premiumto$71,000.Anycolourotherthan white or green adds $595. The optional Meta blue of our car appears mauve in some light. N Line includes body-coloured cladding, exclusive bumpers, skid plates and side effects, wing-type rear spoiler, 19-inch alloy wheels and N Line badges/ wheelcentres
Our test vehicle was the top of the line Kona Electric premium with 19-inch wheels, premium paint and optional interior trim, priced at $68,890 plus on-road costs. Standard features include 17-inchalloywheels,LEDheadlights,DRLs and tail lights, dual-zone climate control, interior Vehicle To Load (V2L) power outlet, heat pump cabin heating, battery conditioning and a wireless smartphone charger.
Premium adds 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, powered, heated and ventilatedseating,aheatedsteeringwheel, headupdisplay(HUD),Boseeight-speaker premium audio, remote smart parking, wide glass sunroof and a power operated tailgate.
Onanothernote,KonaElectricisthefirst EV in its segment to come standard with a spare tyre, which is comforting when it comestolongerjourneys.
Kona Electric is covered by a five-year/ unlimited-kilometre warranty, with a separate eight-year/160,000km warranty on the battery. Service is due every 24 monthsor30,000km.
Infotainment
Infotainment consists of 12.3-inch touchscreen together with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster that sit behind a single seamlessglasspanel.
It has a long list of features including Hyundai Bluelink and Over-the-Air update capability, improved natural language-based voice recognition, and a dedicatedEVuserinterface.
Other features include Bluetooth with multi-connect, AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, satellite navigation, along with
wirelessAppleCarPlayandAndroidAuto.
A240-voltthree-pinsocketcanbefound at the rear of the centre console, which we usedtopoweracarfridge.
There are two USB-C ports in the front andanothertwointheback,butthere’sno poweroutletintheactualluggagearea.
Safety
Despite an extensive list of active safety and driver assistance features Kona scores onlyfourstarsforsafety.
It falls short in two key areas: safety assistandvulnerableroaduserprotection, achieving only an adequate result in the performanceofitsautonomousemergency braking system in tests with pedestrians andcyclists.
Powertrain
The electric powertrain in the extended version produces 150kW of power and 255Nm of torque, with drive to the front wheels through a single-speed reduction gear.
Driving
Second generation Kona Electric is bigger and roomier, 18cm longer with a 6cm longer wheelbase than its predecessor. This means a bigger boot and more legroom, with 7.7cm more legroom and 1.5cmmoreheadroomintheback.Seating is comfortable without being inviting and perhapsabitnarrowerthanbefore.
Heating comes from an energy-saving heat pump, with physical temperature controlsbelowthetouchscreen.
Up front you get two retractable cupholders, a 1.5-litre drink bottle holder in each door and generous centre console storage. In back there’s 700ml bottle holders in each door and a fold-down centrearmrestwithtwocupholders.
The luggage area has grown by 33 litres to407litres,witha27-litreplasticfrunkup front which is handy for stashing charge cables.
Never quite rising above its humble origins, hard plastic abounds in the cabin, disguised by soft touch material in such places as the armrests. Lifting the tailgate exposes a luggage area that looks
The charge port is located at the front of the car where it is arguably more convenient to use. The capacity of the onboard AC charger has been boosted to 10.4kW, compared with 7.2kW in the previous generation. But that requires a home with three-phase power and higher charging rates are really not required for overnightcharging.
With single phase power and a 7.2kW EVSE, the 48W standard range version can be fully charged in 6.75 hours, while the 64kW extended range will take up to 9.0 hours.
Plug it in when you get home and it will bereadytogoagaininthemorning.
Topping up the car from a 300W Tesla Supercharger took much longer than expectedandneverevencameclosetothe promised100kWlevel.
Konaalsoprovidesvehicle-to-load(V2L) support, but leveraging the full capability meansbuyinga$600V2Lconnector.
Energyconsumptionforthisspecversion ofthecarisaclaimed16.7kWh/100km. Our test vehicle was showing the long-term equivalent of 16.1 kWh after 2480km. We say equivalent because the tripmeterwassettokm/kWhnottheusual kWh/100km, and we could not find how to changeit-notforlackoftrying.
Moving from the Ioniq 5 straight into the Kona Electric was enlightening. They share the same twist-style transmission lever which is located on the right of the steeringcolumnandsamebasiclayout.
oh-so-averageingenericgreyfelt.
The look is distinctive with a long thin light bar that spans the breadth of the bonnet, matched by a tail light strip at the rear, which together give the car a space-agedappearance.
Both strips of lights are underpinned by large separate head and brake light assemblies. Studded, pixel-like inserts at the front and bottom of the rear bumper underlinethefuturisticlook.
But to get the cooler, high-flying rear spoiler you need to shell out for the N Line kit.
Someiterationsofthecarlookabitgoofy, butfromHyundai’spointofviewthere’sno mistaking the Kona for anything else on theroad.
An ‘active’ air flap opens and closes to reduce wind drag at the front and, believe it or not, extended range versions are pre-wired for towing and can pull a 750kg brakedtrailer.Evenmoreincredibleisthat this EV actually comes with a spare wheel, albeit a space saver - unlike the rest of its kind.
On a lesser note, Kona Electric is built on 400-volt architecture, so it does not offer the faster charging speeds of other HyundaiEVs.
Therearefourdrivemodes-Eco,Normal, Sport,Snow-plusiPedalone-pedaldriving (noneedtobrakeseparately).
With395Nmoftorquethefirstgeneration could accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.6 seconds.Heavierandwithlesstorque,this onedoesitinaslower7.9seconds.
Steering wheel mounted paddles can be used to control the level of regenerative braking (lesser or greater brake drag). There’salsoasmartmode.
With a DC fast charger, Hyundai claims 10-80 per cent charging can be achieved in 41 minutes, compared to 18 minutes for someofits800-voltmodels.
The liquid cooled, high-performance lithium-ion battery is incorporated in the floor plan, maximising interior space and providingaflatfloor.
Putting the battery down low gives the car a lower centre of gravity which enhancesrideandhandling,andseesitsit flatterthroughcorners.
The big difference is in the way Kona rides and handles. Although tuned for Australian roads, the ride is noticeably harsher and it is less able to absorb road shock,duemostlytoitssmallersize.
ThebouncethatcharacterisesEVsisalso present and sees the car bob up and down when it encounters a large bump such as a speedhump.
Rather than sporty the Kona Electric is easy and relatively comfortable to drive around town, but we suggest it is better suited to shorter trips. Its size will make it tiring to drive over longer distances and country roads are likely to produce a choppy ride. It’s quiet inside, but there’s some wind noise, even at lower speeds. Head-up display is almost invisible to thosewhowearpolarisedsunglasses.
LiketheIoniq5,theover-speedwarnings are often wrong and can be annoying, but arereportedlyquieterandcanbeswitched off - though they must be disabled each time.
A ‘Virtual Engine Sound’ (like a Tesla) is emitted from a front-mounted speaker to warn pedestrians of the car’s approach, andaddstothespaceypersona.Itwasloud enoughtodrawanaudiencewhilewewere doubled-parked, and trying to load some gearintotheback.
AndroidAutothrewusacurveballwhen we were unable to navigate back to the car radio screen and select a band and station tolistento.
Summing up
Kona Electric is a well-engineered, well equipped small crossover style wagon that doesn’t cut many corners. But the result of this strategy is an unexpectedly high price tag,perhapstoohigh.
Tick all the boxes and the Kona is just over $77,000 by the time you put it on the road. And that’s before you start thinking about installing a Wallbox at home which is really the only practical solution to charging.Itmeansyouwon’tbeconstantly worrying about when and where you can chargeyourshinynewtoy.
At this point thoughts will probably turn to cheaper Chinese alternatives. Kona’s MainrivalistheBYDAtto3whichtopsout at$47,499pluson-roads. Overtoyou.
Kona Electric is a well-engineered, well equipped small crossover style wagon that doesn’t cut many corners. (Pictures: Supplied)
Winch wins against Eagles
Richmond Oval courts hosted East Geelong and Winchelsea in Geelong & District Netball League and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to see the Blues get up.
Sarah Perrott passes out of defence.
Meg Royal looks to pass.
Above left: Ebony Coppock takes control in spite of an attempt by Stephanie Boyce. Above centre: Stephanie Boyce, Grace Pullen and Sarah Perrott compete for possession. Above right: Grace Pullen grabs possession. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 486800
Shannon Pietsch accepts a pass from Alicia Kelton.
Zoe Tennant in action.
Maddie Solly leaps to pull down a one-hander.
Abbey Rumbiolo jumps to pass over Gemma Stavenuiter.
Aliaa Kelton accepts the ball under the net.
Rhiannon Williams streams out of defence.
Claudia Cook does a look away pass.
Lions roar at Winter Reserve
Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Winter Reserve on Saturday to see Belmont Lions defeat North Geelong in a titanic battle, which the Lions won by 13 points.
Above: Oliver Mayman kicks into the forward line. Below left: John Fazio kicks one of his four goals for North Geelong. Below right: Josh Allen marks under pressure.
Oliver Mayman and Tom Davis compete in the ruck.
Osca Riccardi and Josh Allen battle for the ball.
Left: Rory Desnoy goes into attack. Centre: Brad Michell marks on a lead for the Lions. Right: Tom Schwennesen kicks under pressure. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 486859
Tom Ryan kicks forward, and Dan Brockett take a strong mark in the pocket and then kicks a goal.
Harrison Thompson kicks out of defence.
Mitch Habib kicks out of the centre.
Modda icons still going strong
By Justin Flynn
It’s often difficult to put into words just how much certain people mean to a local sportingclubandalsohowmuchthatclubmeans to people.
For Emma and Josh Finch, Modewarre Football Netball Club has been part of their lives for as long as they can remember.
And Modda loves the Finches just as much as they love Modda.
Josh is the club’s game record holder in footy on 336 and has won four Les Ash Medals as best player in the Bellarine Football League.
Emma also holds the netball record for games played.
On Saturday June 28, Emma played her 350th game for the Warriors - a B Grade win against Newcomb at the club’s home at Mount Moriac Reserve.
It comes as no surprise that sports get spoken about a lot in the Finch household at Mount Duneed.
“Wedon’twatchNetflixseriesoranything like that,” Emma said.
“It’s literally Fox Footy or Fox Sport on. If we do watch TV then it’s all sports. I live for it. I love it all. I love cricket and love all sports.”
Emma wasn’t aware the club was doing something special for her milestone.
“I drove in the gate and the person on the gate, Tommy Fitz, he had a badge on‘Emma Finch’ and then I saw the T-shirts and I got a bottle of wine - my own personal bottle of wine,” she said.
“It’s incredible what they did. A banner, guard of honour. The whole club - senior football and reserves came over and it was really special.”
Emma only contemplated leaving Modewarre once to try her luck in the
Geelong Netball League, but was talked out of it.
“I considered leaving and then someone said to me ‘you know, the grass isn’t always greenerEmma.Whywouldyouleaveifwhat you’ve already got is good’,” she said.
“I never did and I’m glad I didn’t.”
Emmaratesthe2011AGradepremiership as her career highlight.
“That was amazing,” she said. “Especially the fact that it took pretty much five years to build that into a premiership team. It’s why I’ve probably played so many games is that Modewarre’s never really had depth, so as a junior from 15 years of age I would play my junior game and then in the afternoon play a senior game.
“To see that build is amazing. And then just to share the other premierships with other teammates. I was in B grade at the time of the other A grade premierships.
“But we won in 2011, we made another grand final in 2012 and another in 2013, but we lost those two. But playing deep in finals is a great thrill.”
Emma said 400 games was probably not going to happen given that retirement is on the agenda after this season, but don’t be surprised to see her on the court in 2026. Shewasn’tentirelyconvincinginexplaining her retirement plans.
“I’ll probably retire at the end of this year,” she said.
“Thebodyisnotwhatitusedtobe.I’dstill go out and watch. And I still coach and still support. I can’t see myself not being out at ModdaonaSaturday.AndJoshandIdotalk when we do finish, it’s going to be quite sad to not pull on the dress or the footy jumper, but we’ll definitely still be involved because what else do you do on a Saturday?”
But what makes Modewarre, a small locality 24km from Geelong’s CBD, so
special?
“The people, the volunteers, the social side,” Emma said.
“Everyone’s really wonderful. Like what they did for me. I felt like I don’t deserve this, but how they treat everyone, it’s really welcoming.
“We’re away from that hustle and bustle and we’re trying to really pride ourselves on looking after each other. And I guess that
Highton the winner in Section 2 Boys clash
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
It was a cold start to Saturday’s Tennis Geelong Junior Pennant, but once the sun cameupboththeweatherandcompetition warmed up.
Round 9 of Section 2 Boys saw a match up between ladder leads Western Heights Uniting and Highton Blue while Surfcoast Torquay and Geelong Lawn, equal on points, were looking to push ahead of the otherandOceanGroveandHightonWhite, stillincontentionforfinals,onlyfivepoints behind were hoping for the win to elevate their chances.
Surfcoast travelled to Highton to take on their White team, looking to emulate their round 4 win. Torquay started well, with Liam Packett, Jacob Furness and Tom Kemp winning three of the four singles and followed up with both doubles, winning 5-1, consolidating their place in third, and within seven points of first place. Liam Biro the sole set winner for Highton.
Ocean Grove and Geelong Lawn had their first match up for the season after theirround4clashwaswashedout,butthe teams were keen to see where they stood.
The doubles were split with Teddy McMahon and Isaac Alexander posting a 6-0 win for Lawn, while Sunny Bugeja and Yanni Azidis countered for Ocean Grove 6-3. McMahon and Alexander backed up, winningtheirsingles6-1,6-4,asdidBugeja 7-5 for the Grove, but Tahnee Sanim won the fourth singles to put Lawn ahead four sets to two.
Highton Blue hosted Western Heights Unitinginthefinalmatchoftheroundand the Heights were looking to reverse their 4-2 loss in round 4 and increase their lead
at the top of the ladder.
Louis Smith put the Heights on the board winning the first singles 6-3 while Heath Agustsson snuck over the line in a tie break for Highton. Highton continued their good run with Andre Ficca winning 6-2 while Ramsay Van Elst also won through in a tie-break.
In the doubles, Smith and Matthew Evans kept Western Heights in contention winning 6-1, but Ficca and Van Elst got Highton over line winning 6-3, for an overall 4-2 win, but by just one game.
Final wrap up for the day saw Western Heights’ lead narrowed to three points, and Surfcoast now within four of Highton Blue in second and seven points from first.
OceanGroveandHightonWhitearestill within reach of the four, so each week will be important to determine who finishes where.
countryfeelthatwe’rehardworkingandthe fact that we aren’t really successful on the field so when we do get success, it means so much more.
“We always wait for the last team to be bombed out in finals or the grand final to do Mad Monday together as a club. We do everything as a club. It’s the Modewarre Football and Netball Club and that’s what’s so special.”
United and now venomous
Geelong’sWNBLteamhashadaname change and a new era beckons.
Geelong United will now be known as Geelong Venom with a new logo.
Venomwonoutovermorethan100 names, which were narrowed down to 14 and then two - Venom or Force.
The club then turned to its fans with Venom winning for its edge, its energy, and identity.
Inspired by Australia’s deadliest snakes, this season and beyond the squad will hit the court representing a name born and built to strike. Every movement embodies precision and power, combining the lethal accuracy of venom with the unstoppable force of nature. This team thrives on sharp instincts and unyielding confidence, moving seamlessly to dominate every play.Venomrunsintheirveins:lethal, confident, unapologetic.
“This is a really exciting time for both us, and the WNBL,” Geelong United Basketball chief executive Mark Neeld said. “When creating our new identity, we wanted to make sure we chose something that fans could really get behind as a strong representation of our region.
“The Geelong Venom re-brand not only matches the new direction of the league itself, but will be a driving force in the future of women’s basketball for our city as a brand that young players can aspire to be a part of through our Geelong basketball pathway.”
Emma Finch with children Myla and Kenzie before her 350th club game for Modewarre.
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SJ2B Ocean Grove and Geelong Lawn 2: Sunny Bugeja (OG), Yanni Azidis (OG), Tahnee Sanim (GL).
SJ2B Ocean Grove and Geelong Lawn 1: Teddy McMahon (GL), Isaac Aleaxander (GL), Otis Wood (OG), Bailey Cairncross (OG).
Big win for injury hit Winch
By Justin Flynn
Winchelsea coach Casey Carroll hopes that by the time finals roll around, her side will be well equipped to be a major player again this Geelong & District Netball League season.
The Blues have been hit by injuries this season, with Carroll herself out with a fracture in her tibia, but emerged from a mammoth clash against reigning premier East Geelong on Saturday with a seven-goal win to be within striking distance in fourth place on the ladder.
Winch made the grand final last season, but lost to the Eagles by six in the decider.
Carroll said a good start on Saturday was the focus leading into the game. The Blues led by five at the first break, by 10 at half-time, by nine at the last change before grinding out a seven-goal win.
“I feel like the girls came out really strong and I think historically throughout the season we’ve had some really slow starts so the girls were intent on coming out really relentless and backing each other,” she said.
“So it was intentional and they were able to just come out really firing and then they were able to sustain it obviously for the full four quarters. It just goes to show when we have a really good strong solid start, we are a team that can sustain it and don’t drop off.”
Key defender Gemma Stavenuiter has had her injury concerns this season with a broken wrist, but was instrumental in Winch’s win.
“Ask anyone on the side how important she is,” Carroll said.
“She’s the real backbone of that team and it’s been really nice to have her back.”
Midcourters Hannah Garner and Meg Royal also played important games.
“They combined really well,” Carroll said.
“It was nice to see that partnership forming and playing some really good netball with each other.”
Carroll said while Winchelsea’s season had so far been “disjointed from a consistency and stability perspective” with
the injuries, things were starting to turn around. Carroll hopes to be back playing before the end of the season.
“It sounds a bit dramatic, but it’s one of those ones that has made me rest a little bit more,” she said. “I’ve got time up my sleeve so there is every possibility that I will be back playing netball and playing finals.”
The Blues have another challenge this week against fifth-placed Inverleigh.
“I think going into Inverleigh after we’ve knocked off East Geelong is a really good
confidence boost for the team,” Carroll said.
“But we’re under no illusion that Inverleigh are a really strong side through all aspects of the court and we know it is going to be a tough contest with them.”
THOMSON stayed undefeated, but had to work hard to defeat Werribee Centrals 36 to 27 with Emma Witham (23 goals) superb at goal attack.
CORIO chalked up win number two with a 43 to 20 victory against Geelong West with defender Erin Dillon best while Bree Jones
played in multiple positions and did well for the Giants.
BELMONT goal shooter Angelique Ross was unstoppable with 70 goals in a 93 to 21 win against North Geelong.
INVERLEIGH defeated Anakie 71 to 41 with Adelaide Annand excelling at goal defence.
BELL Post Hill had a terrific 55 to 44 win against Bannockburn. Goal keeper Aimee Hooper and midcourter Adasha Boxer were best for the Panthers.
Belmont Lions are the GDFL’s close-game specialists
By Justin Flynn
Belmont, a lot like Collingwood, just knows how to win the close games.
Six of the Lions’ wins this season have been by 13 points or less, including Saturday’s round 11 clash against fellow contender North Geelong.
Belmont sits a game clear on top of the Geelong & District Football League ladder after the 13-point nailbiter at Winter Reserve.
Scores were level at three-quarter time and the final term was an arm wrestle. The Magpies led by two points at the 20-minute mark, but the Lions goaled at the 24-minute mark and then at 35 minutes to seal the win.
“We only kicked away late,” co-coach Andy Walsgott said.
“We kicked the last two goals of the game, but I thought the way we handled the last quarter with a little bit of experience that we’ve had from the finals played last year and some big games just in terms of managing the game and how we wanted the game to look, we were able to execute that.
“So that was probably the most pleasing part that we were able to put a few things we wanted into place. We kicked a goal 30 seconds to go. So even though we were able to play the way we wanted to there was still a kick in it with a minute to go.
“So that’s just a testament to how good a side they (North Geelong) are that it’s just a game of inches at times.”
Belmont has battled injury concerns this season with Corey Jarrad out for the season
with an ACL and ruckmen Noah Houtsma and Jake Wood also missing.
“We probably haven’t been playing our best footy since the first couple of rounds,” Walsgott said. “And then to add that to have a pretty decent injury list, that was a massive win for us.”
The Lions now turn their attention to a trip east on the Princes Freeway to face Werribee Centrals at Galvin Park. Belmont won the round 1 encounter by three points.
The Centurions remain dangerous despite sitting in 9th position with a 4-7 winloss record.
“They should have beaten us round one,” Walsgott said. “They missed a host of chances themselves. They’re still a really good footy side, they have the same players they had last year and another year under (Rhyce) Prismall.
“It’s always really close between us two so we’re expecting it to go down to the wire again Saturday.”
THOMSON kept in touch with the top three with a hard-fought 24-point win against Werribee Centrals. Darcy Troop (three goals) was best afield and Jed Hanneysee booted six majors.
ANAKIE moved to within a game of the top five with a 21-point win against Inverleigh. Star forward Andrew Boseley booted six goals for the Roos while Jarod Bacon kicked five for Inverleigh.
BELL Post Hill stayed in the five with a 19-point triumph against Bannockburn with Dylan Witney best on ground.
GEELONGWestgotthewinagainstCorio, but not before a four goal to none final term saw the Devils get close. Brayden Mitchell was best for the Giants and midfielder Russell Cowan best for Corio.
EAST Geelong defeated Winchelsea by 62 points with Zac Smith bagging five goals and coach Ned Aulsebrook leading from the front.
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Belmont’s Andy Walsgott and North Geelong’s Peter Riccardi congratulate each other after a tight game. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 486859_32
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