Community to have say on telco shelter
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have given their approval for a proposal by Telstra to install an equipment shelter next to existing telecommunications infrastructure in Mt Martha, subject to community consultation.
Under the proposal, the shire would lease a 30 square metre site to Telstra to install a monopole and equipment shelter at Citation Reserve on Nepean Hwy.
The infrastructure would be adjacent to an existing Optus monopole, with Optus’ lease to be varied to allow for the co-location.
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal at their 7 May meeting.
A report will come back to council once community engagement is undertaken to consider any submissions received and to determine whether to proceed with the lease agreements – which would both expire in March 2029.
The proposed lease area is six metres by five metres, with the site to be fenced to prevent unauthorised access.
The shire’s current rent return on the Optus infrastructure is $39,291.77 annually while the Telstra equipment shelter would yield $19,000 per year in rent.
According to a shire report, the lease variation would be aligned with existing lease terms, “ensuring consistent management of telecom-
munications infrastructure within the reserve”.
“The proposal is subject to planning permits, which Telstra is responsible for obtaining prior to the signing of the lease. This report provides an objective assessment of the proposal, including lease arrangements, site suitability, and compliance with relevant regulations,” it said.
The report also noted that the proposal would benefit the peninsula’s mobile phone network during peak holiday seasons, which “is often unable to cope with demand, resulting in
communication blackouts”.
“The Mornington Peninsula is one of the most bushfire-prone areas in Victoria. The provision of mobile communications enhances the community and emergency services communication capabilities,” it said.
Cr Bruce Ranken supported the plan as a “stronger mobile network coverage matters to our community, particularly for emergency communications to allow and keep residents and services connected during critical events like bushfires”.
“By approving the proposed leases,
the council is prioritising the community well-being, economic resilience and smart infrastructure management while respecting their environmental and local planning policies,” he said.
Ranken also used the opportunity to call on telcos to invest in the shire’s digital connectivity plan as the Mornington Peninsula “still suffers numerous mobile black spots, in particular the coastal and bushland areas, high demand tourism zones and fringe and semi-rural communities”.
The new telecommunications infrastructure comes amid frustration from Somerville residents and business owners who have been advocating for a decade to improve mobile phone coverage in their area.
Last September, Telstra told The News that it was aware of some indoor coverage challenges in some parts of Somerville, and that it was committed to building a new site in southeast Somerville “to uplift coverage in the area and have a project underway to locate the land required to build a new mobile site”.
Telstra regional general manager Jenny Gray last week said, “We continually investigate new opportunities to further expand our mobile coverage in the region”.
“In addition to our proposed new site at Mount Martha, we’re also finalising our plans for another site in Somerville and we expect to lodge our application in the next few months,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to delivering improved 4G and 5G coverage and performance in the area.”
Free will, medical advice for seniors
A FREE information session for seniors will be hosted by the Peninsula Community Legal Centre next month.
The free session will cover wills, powers of attorney, and medical decision making. Speakers from the Peninsula Community Legal Centre and Seniors Rights Victoria will attend.
The Wills, Medical Decision Making and What to Do When A Loved One Dies event takes place at the Safety Beach Sailing Club and Community Centre, 185 Marine Drive Safety Beach, on Thursday 5 June. The event runs from 10am to 1pm. Free transport can be arranged by calling Frankston Council on 1300 322 322, or the Mornington Peninsula Shire on 5950 1605.
To register attendance call Peninsula Community Legal Centre on 9783 3600, email pclc@pclc.org.au, or visit events.humanitix.com/pclcelder-forum-free-legal-informationsession
OPTUS’ existing infrastructure at Citation Reserve, Mt Martha. Picture: Yanni
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Man fined more than $6000 for illegal dumping
A MOUNT Martha man has been ordered to pay $6,271.67 for illegally dumping waste in Tuerong. Had he disposed of these items correctly it wouldn’t have cost him a cent.
Last year, one of the shire’s litter prevention officers visited a property in Mount Martha that had a large amount of waste out the front.
The officer advised the occupant to book a hard waste collection and bring the items back onto their property in the meantime.
Before leaving, the officer taped the items, which included two washing machines and a tumble drier, with shire’s signature yellow and black tape.
A couple of weeks later, the same officer was on patrol in Tuerong when he had a “deja vu” moment. There, along Tuerong Road, were the same items still wrapped in shire tape.
In the following weeks, the same offender was identified by covert CCTV dumping waste in Moorooduc.
The Mount Martha man was summonsed to appear the Dromana Magistrates Court in January on four charges relating to the breaches of the Environmental Protection Act 2017 (Vic) and the unlawful deposit of waste.
The Magistrate found the man guilty with conviction and he was fined an aggregate of $1,500, on all charges, and ordered to pay costs of $4,771.67.
“Each year, the Shire spends approximately $600,000 removing dumped waste – ratepayer money that could have been spent on community infrastructure or other worthy initiatives,” said Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh.
“Residents, including renters, get four tip tickets each year. These can be used to book a hard waste collection from your nature strip.
“Most of the waste the offender dumped was recyclable and would have been free to dispose of at any of our resource recovery centres. The non-recyclable material would have fit in his general rubbish bin, had he chosen the legal and responsible option.”
Numerous household items are free to dispose of at shire resource recovery centres –probably more than you think. Check the full list at mornpen.vic.gov.au/recycling.
If you witness or have any information of unlawful waste dumping activity on the peninsula, please report it online at: mornpen. vic.gov.au/dobinadumper or use the Snap Send Solve app.
Telemarketer fined after complaints
VICTORIA’S utilities watchdog has fined a business for breaching a ban on cold-call telemarketing link to the state’s energy upgrades program, with many of the complaints coming from the Mornington area.
The Essential Services Commission issued three fines to Astra Green Solutions Pty Ltd (trading as Astra Green), totalling $69,231, regarding unsolicited calls promoting energy upgrades under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program.
The VEU program, aimed at reducing energy consumption and lowering bills, prohibits businesses from engaging on cold-call telemarketing and doorknocking without prior consumer consent. A telemarketing ban took effect on 1 May last year with a doorknocking ban following on 1 August.
The commission alleged Astra Green received consumer contact details through unsolicited marketing phone calls conducted by overseas businesses between May and June last year – with many of the complaints substantiated within the Mornington area.
The commission also ordered Astra Green to surrender 28 Victorian energy efficiency certificates which are allegedly non-compliant, valued at around $3000.
The commission’s chairperson and commissioner Gerard Brody said the fines sent a strong message to all VEU accredited businesses that “they must ensure anyone working on their behalf complies with the program’s rules”.
“They can’t outsource their way out of the ban,” he said.
“Telemarketing undermines consumer choice and trust in the VEU program. The ban was introduced to stamp out the practice and the Essential Services Commission is here to make sure it does just that.”
According to the commission, data showed the ban was working with complaints dropping sharply, with telemarketing down 24 per cent and doorknocking down 75 per cent. Where cold calling persisted, the commission said it would investigate and take action to protect consumers.
To report breaches of VEU program rules call 03 9032 1310 or email veu@esc.vic.gov.au.
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STEM students roll into the fast lane
By Brendan Rees
GRADE 5/6 students at Tyabb Primary School have raced into action, taking part in a fun-filled day event using pedal-powered vehicles they built themselves.
The event, held at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East on 3 May, saw schools from across Victoria and interstate, participate in the Victorian Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) series in race two.
The day wasn’t just about racing – there was also teamwork, fun, and applying the skills they have developed through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Grade 6 teacher Amy Monea said.
She said students had worked incredibly hard, including learning to operate the trikes and understanding their safety features, creating the logos and artwork, and constructing the corflute fairings with a huge helping hand from parents.
She said around 20 students were selected from Grades 5/6 to take part in the HPV program, which is an all-year round effort with training at Casey Fields on the weekends, competing in the Victorian HPV Series, and pre-
paring for the Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough which runs over four days in November.
While putting their vehicles into action brings a whole heap of fun, students also learn skills in public speaking, physical education, teamwork, resilience, and global issues such as sustainability and climate change.
“Parents are a huge part of the team, and we all work together to make the program run smoothly and successfully,” Monea said.
“They really step up to the plate and pitch in wherever they can – mechanical work, towing trailers, catering at the events and being the pit crew at race meets.”
Monea said the program, which the school has been a part of for 30 years, wouldn’t be possible without fundraisers they hold each year including Bunnings barbeques, school raffles and by finding sponsors from local businesses and family members.
“We are currently looking for new sponsors for this year’s teams and students will venture out into the community to seek interested businesses.”
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STUDENTS from Tyabb Primary School take their hand-built Human Powered Vehicles to the track.
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Beach works may land in court
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
A CONFLICT between Frankston Council and a Nepean Highway property owner who allegedly conducted illegal works on Frankston Beach may drag into court.
Frankston Council issued a stop work order earlier this year, alleging the homeowner was conducting construction work without a permit. Last week, Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the situation remains unresolved.
“The proponent of illegal works on Crown Land has allegedly advised Frankston City Council (FCC) that he will not remove the encroachment and remediate the Crown land and he has retained legal representation,” he said.
“As the issue stands, engineers have assessed the site and Frankston City Council’s cease and desist order is still in effect. FCC and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) have powers pursuant to s 188A of the Land Act 1958 (Vic) to seek a Magistrates order to remove the construction on Crown land if the owner cannot supply a permit. The powers in the Planning and Environment Act 1987 are also able to be exercised by FCC, providing monetary penalties, requirements for remedial action, enforcement orders
and court injunctions.”
Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon said “council is working with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), as the landowner of coastal crown land, to identify a suitable remediation approach that will minimise disturbance and further site degradation.”
After the stop work order was issued, Cantillon said “council has no record of what vegetation has been removed or what is being constructed, however it is now apparent a significant area of vegetation has been cleared and a seawall (and potential retaining walls) are being erected.”
“Works in sensitive coastal environments must be informed by rigorous studies to ensure they do not negatively impact coastal processes, marine ecosystems, or public safety,” he said. “All works and structures undertaken on coastal and marine public (Crown) land require consent from the state government, as well as planning and building permits where required. If the stop work order is breached, council will be forced to consider further action which may include prosecution.” (Stop work order issued at beach, The News 4/3/2025)
Action needed on childcare road - MP
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
URGENT action is needed on the road outside Little Grasshoppers Early Learning Centre in Moorooduc after a near miss, Mornington MP Chris Crewther says.
Last year centre staff publicly called for changes to the speed limit on the road outside the childcare centre. The building sits on the corner of Eramosa Road and Moorooduc Highway - the speed limit on Eramosa Road just outside the centre’s entrance is 80kph.
Last week, Mornington MP Chris Crewther wrote to the roads minister
and the Mornington Peninsula Shire asking for action. He suggested a zebra crossing outside the centre could help prevent future incidents.
“A zebra crossing combined with a lower speed is much needed for the safety of kids, parents, and educators at Little Grasshoppers, plus other users of the Coolstores in Moorooduc,” he said.
“The other day kids were nearly run down again, and with Little Grasshoppers I’m continuing to call on council and the state government to take action at the Nepean Highway/Eramosa Rd West intersection.
“This week is National Road Safety Awareness week. All road users are
encouraged to remember those who have lost their lives on our roads, reflect on how we can make our roads safer, and act to make a difference.”
The Department of Transport and Mornington Peninsula Shire were contacted for comment.
Last year, centre manager Sandi O’Shaughnessy said “we run a bush kindergarten program and cross this road at least twice per week, and we see many many pedestrians and cyclists dangerously cross this road.
“The speed limit is 80kph, there is no crossing or even children crossing signs, and cars rarely slow down. It is so dangerous.” (Road risk near childcare centre, The News 27/8/2024)
CHILDREN cross the road at Little Grasshoppers in Moorooduc. Picture: Supplied
Ambulance response times trimmed slightly
By Brendan Rees
AMBULANCE response times on the Mornington Peninsula have improved slightly from the previous quarter, with 62 per cent of ambulance callouts taking less than 15 minutes to get to patients.
New data released by Ambulance Victoria last week for the January to March quarter showed the average response time for paramedics on the peninsula was 15 minutes and 56 seconds – a slight decrease of 15 seconds compared to last quarter, which was 16 minutes and 11 seconds.
Code one “lights and sirens” emergencies are measured from the time of a triple-0 call being answered to the first ambulance arriving at the incident scene – with a statewide response time target being 15 minutes. But this can be influenced by many factors including traffic, distance required to travel, availability of ambulances and demand for services.
There were 2801 emergencies on the peninsula in the past three months. Compared to the previous quarter, paramedics responded to 60.1 per cent of emergencies within 15 minutes or less with a total of 2912 cases.
In neighbouring Frankston, ambulances response times were slightly improved as well, taking an average of 25 seconds quicker to get to an emergency compared to the last quarter, with an average response time of 13 minutes and 40 seconds.
A total average of 74.3 per cent of
ambulance callouts got to a patient in less than 15 minutes within the Frankston city with 2505 cases.
In Kingston, ambulances responded by an average of 13 seconds longer to get to a patient compared to the last quarter with an average of 15 minutes and 19 seconds.
Kingston had a total of 2030 emergencies over the last quarter compared to 2223 the previous quarter.
Among the best performing municipalities in the state were Horsham and Warrnambool, each taking an average of 11 minutes and 40 seconds to reach a patient.
Ambulance Victoria’s regional operations executive director Danielle North said demand on ambulance crews had dropped by 4.5 per cent in the latest quarter compared with the last three months of 2024.
But she added, “Despite the drop this quarter, we have seen a 31.8 per cent increase in code one cases since the Covid-19 pandemic began more than five years ago,”.
Although this year had brought some welcome relief with crews called to 95,321 code one emergencies, she said.
Overall, performance improved in 45 local government areas.
“We know there is more work to do. We continue to work with our partners to ensure our paramedics, and first responders are dispatched to the right patient at the right time,” North said.
Salvos collect money
THE Salvation Army has been out in force across Frankston and Mornington to raise money for the 61st annual Red Shield Appeal.
Nationwide the Salvation Army hopes to raise $38 million this year. Funds raised locally will “will stay in the local community and will be used to meet the specific needs faced by the most disadvantaged and vulnerable”, the Salvation Army says.
“Earlier this year, The Salvos released their Social Justice Stocktake; a survey which polled over 16,000 Australians and provided national, state and electoral reports highlighting the biggest issues faced by communities. Within the electorate of
Flinders, it was found that 77.7 percent of people identified the issue of housing affordability and homelessness as the top concern for the community, with the second being mental health (61.2 percent) and financial hardship and inclusion (61.2 percent).
“The Red Shield Appeal culminates in the Red Shield Weekend, May 24 and 25. You will see the local Salvo’s at Mornington Bunnings cooking up a sausage, and at the local Mornington Football and Netball Club as well as intersections on the Peninsula and Frankston area.”
To donate visit digitaldoorknock. salvationarmy.org.au/o/morningtonsalvos
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The change in counting strategy was due to a strong polling first candidate in McKenzie, and a neck-andneck scenario for second between Smith and Race.
The solution, although time consuming, is instead of running the planned 2CP contest, the AEC runs a 3CP contest. And that is what is being undertaken in the electorate of Flinders.
The process involves sorting votes into piles for three candidates instead of two.
Like the 2CP count, ballot papers go into the pile based on who received the highest preference. In practice, this means we set aside ballot papers with first preferences for the three leading candidates, then the AEC takes the ballot papers with first preferences for the remaining candidates and allocate each ballot paper to one of the three leading candidates based on the second preference on that ballot paper (or the next preference available for one of the three candidates). Then they tally up how many votes each of the three candidates have to understand who the likely winner will be, and who the top two candidates will be.
Once the two leading candidates are determined the legislated 2CP count will be conducted, which as always is followed by the full distribution of preferences.
In the 2025 election, the 3CP process is currently being undertaken for ten seats.
Rye hero honoured at Tidy Towns Awards
By Brendan Rees
A PASSIONATE Rye community leader who has made a significant difference to her hometown, as well as protecting its natural beauty has been awarded a national honour.
Mechelle Cheers, whose initiatives continue to make Rye a better place for everyone, was named the Dame Phyllis Frost Local Hero Award at the 2025 Keep Australia Beautiful Tidy Town Awards during a ceremony held in Beechworth on 3 May.
The award recognised her outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship and community leadership to Rye.
This included the award-winning Rye coastal wetland project, conserving the vulnerable Moonah Woodland, Rye - A Foreshore for All, highlighting Bunurong cultural heritage, and establishing a Rye beach patrol.
“What has often been the mantra is anything that’s good for tourism is good for locals, but I always thought that was the wrong way around - locals should come first,” Cheers told The News
“If we can make it more livable for the locals, then that’s going to benefit tourism.”
As chair of the Rye Community Group Alliance, her leadership has been instrumental in advocating for the protection and enhancement of Rye’s coastal environment, with Cheers noting she was particularly proud of the alliance creating a “Rye - A Foreshore for All”.
“It’s making the Rye foreshore inclusive and accessible, particularly with people with a physical mobility issue,” Cheers, a resident of 16 years, said.
“It’s not only about wheelchair users
as important as that cohort is; it’s about everyone whether you’ve got a sprained ankle, whether you’re an arthritic knee, cerebral palsy - it doesn’t matter so long as you’re able to sit, for instance, at a picnic table, not having to try and throw your legs over the cross beams. Very simple things.”
Cheers said the alliance was also heavily involved in the implementation of the Rye Foreshore Plan, which included pushing for the extension of the foreshore boardwalk to the south and making it accessible for all.
“We’ve also had anti-graffiti strategies, so we’ve worked with the shire, including getting murals and other things to try and sort of counteract that.”
Speaking of the award, she said she was taken aback but incredibly honoured.
“It took me totally by surprise. I mean, I knew I was nominated, but I just didn’t think for a minute that I had any chance of winning,” she said.
“Even though this award is to an individual, it’s important to recognise that a lot of people gave tremendous support for the projects I was involved in. This includes of course members of the Rye Community Group Alliance, and shire staff in climate change, energy and water, natural systems and project delivery.”
Cheers, who has always had a passion for the environment, said she was inspired to make a difference when she first arrived in town, which at the time “didn’t have a voice”.
“I think that it was sort of identifying a problem and then working out how to solve it in its simplest form.”
As Cheers put it, it’s “just making things nicer”.
DANIEL Taylor and Mornington Salvation Army Pastor Debbie Taylor. Picture: Yanni
Mechelle Cheers at Rye foreshore.
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Charities win shire facility fee relief
By Brendan Rees
Charitable groups will now be able to access community facilities across the Mornington Peninsula free of charge, thanks to new changes approved by councillors last week.
Councillors at their 6 May meeting unanimously agreed to update the shire’s community facility hire policy in response to community feedback, with the review including scrapping a requirement for a refundable bond from regular facility users.
“Some of us have been working towards this for some time to make hiring of halls by our community fairer and cheaper, and this goes a long way towards that,” Cr David Gill said, adding community halls were an “essential part of the community”.
The new changes to the policy, which aims to “make hire of facilities more accessible in our community,” are expected to take effect from 1 July.
A shire report said the fee waiver would allow the use of the facilities “by those delivering charitable services to more vulnerable community members”.
“This ensures that those in need in our community don’t miss out on services and experiences due to financial constraints. Since the policy was adopted, shire officers and councillors have sought and listened to feedback from the community, to ensure the aims of the policy are being met,” it said.
Removing a requirement for a bond payment will apply to “community, regular hirers” with the “risk of a breach of the community facilities terms and conditions is very low in this group of hirers due to this long-term relationship and their care for their local facilities”.
Cr Andrea Allen said, “I just think these are fantastic changes for the community and something that I’m pleased to see”.
“We had several questions from community groups about the security bonds for hall hire, which are at least $250, the amount of the fees and the fact that some groups were no longer
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eligible for a fee waiver,” she said.
“The fee waiver will extend to groups supporting a free service to vulnerable members of the Mornington Peninsula Shire community where 100 per cent of the audience receiving the service meet the vulnerable definition.
“With regards to the fees, they were actually part of the fee schedule in the April 8 budget meeting, so we now have a new hall community hire fee which is $15 per hour, and that single fee replaces a bunch of primary and secondary hall community off peak and on peak hire fees - the lowest fee of $14 an hour and the highest being $35 per hour, and there’s also some daily charges.”
Gill said it was a huge win for the community, noting it was important for the shire to help where it could, especially with facility maintenance when community groups that own a building may not be able to afford it anymore.
“That’s unfortunate in a sense because they lost control and then they’ve been charged quite considerable amounts of money to use their own halls, so this is a step in the right direction,” he said of the new policy changes.
“I hope that we can look at these community halls as what they really are, they’re the hub of the community,” he said.
“If we look at something like the Hastings Club, we see what really happens when this whole system breaks down and we don’t have an essential building for people of Hastings and that’s happened in other places like Fenton Hall (Merricks North) for parts of my ward.”
As reported by The News this month, councillors decided to allocate $1m to the 2025-26 budget to reopen the building on Marine Pde, which closed its doors last year with the entity that was running now in liquidation.
However, the funding would only apply to building repairs so community and sporting clubs could use the building, not to rescue the liquidated entity, the Hastings Community and Sports Club Inc.
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Ferries launches the Best Friends Ferry Sale
THIS May and June, Searoad Ferries is offering locals and visitors alike the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break — with the launch of the Best Friends Ferry Sale, inviting passengers to bring a friend along for free.
Running until 30 June 2025, the offer allows anyone who purchases a return Foot Passenger ticket to bring a second passenger at no extra cost. For those travelling with a vehicle, simply book a return Vehicle ticket and receive a free extra passenger fare — a great way to share the trip with a friend or loved one.
The 40-minute crossing from Sorrento to Queenscliff offers more than just a shortcut — it’s a relaxed and scenic way to experience the other side of Port Phillip Bay. Step off the ferry and into the charming seaside town of Queenscliff, where heritage streetscapes, coastal walks, boutique shopping, and the Bellarine’s renowned wineries and eateries await. From dolphin sightings on the water to a day of discovery on land, the journey — and the destination — make for a refreshing winter outing.
Marketing Manager Peter Wallace said, “The ferry is better with friends. Whether you’re looking for a casual day trip or a simple way to reconnect, this offer is designed to make it easy and affordable to do something a little different this winter.”
The Best Friends Ferry Sale is available for online bookings only, using the promo code BFFS at checkout.
With daily sailings and capacity for both foot passengers and vehicles, it’s a stress-free and scenic way to catch up, coast along, and make the most of the cooler months.
Downsize your home, upsize your lifestyle!
The top 5 reasons to make the move to retirement living sooner, rather than later.
Have you been thinking about making the move to a retirement village? While you’ve enjoyed the freedom of retirement, now could be the perfect time to embrace a lifestyle that offers more convenience, connection, and peace of mind.
At Oak Tree, we call it ‘rightsizing’—moving to a home that better suits your needs now while gaining all the benefits of a welcoming, lowmaintenance community. Here’s why making the move sooner rather than later is a great decision:
Enjoy life to the fullest
You’ve worked hard, raised a family, and enjoyed the first chapter of retirement. Now, it’s time to focus on yourself! Moving to a retirement village means less time worrying about home maintenance and more time enjoying life—whether that’s trying new hobbies, socialising, or simply relaxing in a space designed for you.
Say goodbye to home maintenance
A larger home often means ongoing maintenance—gardens to manage, exterior upkeep, and general wear and tear. At Oak Tree, we take care of the big things like property maintenance and landscaping, so you can enjoy a well-kept home and community without the burden of ongoing upkeep.
Be part of a friendly, like-minded community
One of the benefits of retirement village living is the friendships you’ll make. Whether it’s a casual coffee with neighbours, or participating in social events, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect—without ever feeling obligated.
Feel secure in a purpose-built community
At Oak Tree, our villas have been designed specifically for seniors, with well-considered floorplans, layout, and design features like wide doorways and step-free floors.
Our retirement communities are also gated, providing that extra layer of peace of mind for our residents.
Make the move on your own terms
Moving is always easier when it’s your choice, rather than something you feel rushed into later.
By planning ahead and making the transition while you’re ready, you can settle in comfortably, get to know your new community, and fully enjoy everything village life has to offer.
Ready to upsize your lifestyle? Get in touch with Oak Tree Retirement Village Skye Village Manager Rachael on 0418 728 945 to book a private tour.
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The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY
EUROVISION: ACCESS ALL AREAS
SBS, 7.30pm
Kelis’ “Milkshake” might bring all the boys to her yard, but there’s a new dairy delight on the block this year, with Australia’s Eurovision Song Contest entry “Milkshake Man” already shimmying its way up charts all around the world. Go-Jo is set to burst onto the stage in Switzerland, opening the show for semi-final 2, live at 5am (AEST). The party continues at 7.30pm, when Courtney Act and Tony Armstrong (both pictured left) showcase Wednesday’s first semi-final.
FRIDAY MOVIE: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE –DEAD RECKONING
10 PEACH, 7.30pm, PG (2023)
You’d think Tom Cruise’s super-spy Ethan Hunt would have run out of puff by now, but the seventh instalment of the franchise is just as exhilarating as ever. The threat this time around is a rogue AI known as the Entity, which is being wielded by a mysterious human baddie (Esai Morales), forcing Ethan and the IMF team to recruit the services of thief Grace (Hayley Atwell, pictured right with Cruise).
Thursday, May 15
ABC TV (2)
MONDAY
LIVING BLACK
NITV, 8.30pm
Aussie pop music duo Shakaya stormed the charts with their debut single “Stop Calling Me” in 2002, a hit which earned an ARIA nomination and took trailblazing First Nations singer-songwriters Simone Stacey and Naomi Wenitong around the world – touring with Destiny’s Child, Usher, Kylie Minogue and Human Nature. Stacey sits down with Karla Grant (pictured right) for an intimate interview about her life and career – the highs and lows of Shakaya’s whirlwind rise to fame, the domestic violence that changed her life and why she has now dedicated her considerable talents to helping at-risk Indigenous youth in Far North Queensland find their voice.
SATURDAY CALL THE MIDWIFE
ABC TV, 7.30pm
This popular period drama follows a group of midwives and nuns working in the East End of London – initially set in the late 1950s, the series has now stretched into the 1960s and 1970s. Delving into the happenings of the neighbourhood of Poplar, it weaves historical events into the narrative while focusing on the personal lives of the sisters and the social and medical advancements of the time. Series 13 is set in 1969. Tonight’s double episode sees Reggie (Daniel Laurie) back home and helping Fred (Cliff Parisi, pictured above left) in the garden, while Violet (Annabelle Apsion) runs for mayor.
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NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 The Weekly. (R) 11.00 Restoration Aust. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Sherwood. (Malv, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 3.00 House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Grand Designs UK. (Return, Ml)
8.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Martin Clunes.
9.35 The Kimberley. (R) Hosted by Mark Coles Smith.
10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R)
11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 11.00 Jewels Of The Alps: Italy’s Great Lakes. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Alone Australia. (M, R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History’s Greatest Mysteries: The Hindenburg Disaster. (Maw, R) Takes a look at the Hindenburg disaster.
8.20 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin: Hitler Strikes Back. (M) Hitler launches a surprise attack.
9.15 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mv) Sherlock assigns Amelia her first task.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Carmen Curlers. (Masv, R) 12.50 Pagan Peak. (Mas, R) 2.35 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: A Zest For Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. (2023, Mav) 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 10. Gold Coast Suns v Hawthorn. From TIO Stadium, Darwin. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 Kick Ons. Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and Jason Richardson debate the hottest topics and preview the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.00 Raines. (Mahv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)
Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State Of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up. 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)
11.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Lewis. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
TEN (10)
Karla Grant presents Living Black
Friday, May 16
ABC (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Bay Of Fires. (Madl, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis explores a tropical collection. 8.30 Sherwood. (Final, Mlv)
The various threads of the investigation finally come together as the community looks to the future.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
10.35 Big Boys. (Mls, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R)
12.05 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 Eurovision. (PG) 7.20 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. 8.30 WorldWatch. 10.00 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Military Strongholds. 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 Cook Up. 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action.
10.00 Robson Green’s Weekend
Escapes: Seahouses – Les Ferdinand. (PGa, R) Robson Green is joined by Les Ferdinand. 11.10 Atlantic Crossing. (PGal, R) Märtha is placed under enormous pressure. 12.15 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
2.05 The Head. (Malv, R)
3.40 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
7.10 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 7.25 Bushwhacked! 7.50 Motown Magic. 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Tales From Zambia. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Salute. (2008, PG) 1.35 Out Of The Ashes. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Hairspray. (1988, PG) 11.20 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.
A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton. From the SCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 To Be Advised.
1.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 West Coast Cops. (Mv) Probation finishes for recruits Maggie and Michael.
8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PGls, R)
A young Indian hotelier with expansionist dreams tries to juggle a full house as well as his upcoming marriage. Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith.
11.05 MOVIE: Going In Style. (2017, Ml, R) Michael Caine.
12.50 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG) A couple search for a house. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists Mel Tracina, Lloyd Langford and Emma Holland join the panel. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by celebrities including Cher, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Josh Brolin. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm France 24 English News. 12.35 Patriot Brains. 1.30 Planet A. 2.20 Cancelled! 2.50 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 6.15 If You Are The One. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
6am
The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.50 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 10.00 La La Land. (2016, M) 12.20pm Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 2.30 Selkie. (2000, PG) 4.10 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 6.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.30 Fame. (1980, M) 11.55 Heavier Trip. (2024, MA15+, Finnish) 1.45am The Trust. (2016, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.
Being Served? 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: A Man About The House. (1947, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
Australian Story: Birds Of A
The Twinnies. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Women’s race. 3.00 Heroines. (PG) 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 7. 5.30 How To Lose A War. (PG)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGa) Lady Felicia asks for Father Brown’s help.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Reggie comes home for a few weeks’ holiday and helps Fred make over the green space outside St Oswald’s church.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac doesn’t care how many cages he rattles in his quest to find kidnapped baby Lily.
10.20 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 10.50 The Split: Barcelona. (Final, Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action, exclusive insights and powerhouse performances.
10.00 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie. (PG) Looks at David Bowie.
10.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Avonmouth To Six Bells. (PGa, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
11.30 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) Munch takes care of a boy.
2.15 Candidato 34. (Ml, R)
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Andrew Ramsden Race Day. Scone Cup Carnival. Doomben 10,000 Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: Andes. (PG) Takes a look at The Andes, Earth’s longest mountain range, where baby bears make treacherous descents.
8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok in an isolated theme park after a security breakdown. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum.
10.25 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers.
12.40 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (Final) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 2.00 The Floor. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, Mv, R) James Bond seeks revenge for the death of a lover. Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko.
10.40 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+adlv, R)
12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A Greek couple look for a fresh start.
8.40 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop.
9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGlv, R) Elsbeth is summoned to jury duty. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00
Sunday, May 18
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs UK. (PG, R) 4.40 The Kimberley. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass: The Breast Decision. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Mal) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead that brings him into direct conflict with Arthur Wakefield. 9.15 Reunion. (Premiere, MA15+l) A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge. 10.15 MOVIE: Judy And Punch. (2019, MA15+v, R) Mia Wasikowska.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Eurovision. (PG) 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington. 12.55 Judo. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. 5.30 The Seabees On Iwo Jima. (PGav)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action, exclusive insights and powerhouse performances.
12.00 MOVIE: Amazing Grace. (2018, G, R) Charts the recording of Amazing Grace. Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland. 1.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Lead By Example. (Ma, R) An elderly man is rushed to St George’s. 4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Ben And Holly. 2.05 Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Peppa Pig. 3.55 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.20 Dino Dex. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Daniel Tiger’s. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.10 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.30 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 4.00 Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 4.25 Electric Lady Studios: A Hendrix Vision. 6.05 Queer & Here. 6.45 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. 7.35 The Frontier. 8.30 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. 10.00 MOVIE: The Dark Horse. (2014, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 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 10. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGdls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Norfolk Narco Cartel. (Madl) Takes a look inside the track of a major police operation that leads to the seizure of drugs worth over $3 million.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Murder And Mayhem – George Brown And Fine Cotton. (MA15+av, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mav)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs.
8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 9.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PG)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Malv) Piers Morgan sits down with Danny Pelosi. 10.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) 11.30 9News Late.
12.00 Surf Boats. (R)
1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. The latest elimination challenge is held. 8.15 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a house but she wants a Hamptons-style cottage with a pool and he seeks a home with character and a toolshed. 9.15 FBI. (MA15+v) Maggie and OA investigate the deaths of two women who were murdered with napalm. 11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. 1pm The Movie Show. 1.30 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. Part two. 3.05 Jeopardy! 5.10 ABC World News Tonight. 5.35 PBS Washington Week. 6.00 Abandoned Engineering. 7.50 Science Fiction Revolution. 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am The
Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. Continued. (2008) 6.55 Sissi. (1955, German) 8.55 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.35 Fame. (1980, M) 1pm Speed Kills. (2018, M) 2.55 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.30 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 10.20 Sirley. (2020, M, Italian) 12.10am Zola. (2020, MA15+) 1.45 Late Programs.
Monday, May 19
R) 11.30 Art Works. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Tough Trains. (Ma, R) 11.05 Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGl, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Death In The Tower: King Richard. (Mav, R) 3.00 Travel Shooters. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (al) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 9. Highlights.
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. (Final)
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo: Stockholm 1. (Premiere) Michael Portillo braves the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea. 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) Albania’s secrets are explored.
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) Takes a look at Windsor Castle. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Mlv) 11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R) 1.35 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: A Criminal Affair. (2021, Mav, R) Savvy Shay. 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. (PGav) Eden delivers some distressing news.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) The farmers take the new ladies on a solo date.
9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen makes a decision about his future. Tommy receives devastating news.
10.05 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.05 Suits L.A. (M)
12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Lifeguard’s Obsession. (2023, Mav) Amanda Jones. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Floor. (PG) Hosted by Rodger Corser.
8.45 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
9.45 Players. (Ml) A look at all the AFL news.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml) 12.05 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mals) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The contestants face off with a mystery box. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
(Return) 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Alone Australia. 11.45 Secrets Of The Chippendales Murders. 12.40am QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.35 Big Backyard Quiz. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Thomas And Friends. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 Merlin. 10.35 Good Game Spawn Point. 10.55 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.45 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 10.20 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.00 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008) 3.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.40 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019,
Bring back the Baxter to Mornington train line
The Frankston to Mornington line was cancelled after WWII and reinstated in 1966. In 1978 the line was replaced with a bus service.
Now in 2025 the demographics of the Mornington Peninsula are radically changed in both numbers and age demographics. With retired and senior citizen demographics having increased, not only on the Port Phillip Bay side but the Western Port side as well, access to public transport for retired and aged citizens is becoming a major issue.
Medical facilities and their supporting services in Mornington need to be accessible, hand in glove for retired aged citizens.
Many procedures, though referred to as “day procedures” are often restrictive in their after care protocols. One restriction often applied is a “no drive” for several hours afterwards.
Taxis are extremely expensive and bus services are intermittent and often the stops available are miles from passenger’s residence.
Residents on the Western Port side of the peninsula are disadvantaged by the tyranny of distance.
Not everyone has a family member or the offer of a lift to facilitate trips to medical procedures in Mornington.
The reinstating of the Baxter to Mornington train line would provide a timely cost efficient means of travel from one side of the peninsula to the important medical hub of Mornington.
I hope Zoe McKenzie, who has been responsive to my enquiry emails, will seriously reconsider the importance of this train line to the residents of the Mornington Peninsula. She provided details of the funding that was in place for work towards electrifying the line from Frankston to Baxter, only to have it be withdrawn under the federal and present state government.
If you agree and have more supporting points to offer to back this much needed service, maybe you could add your voice by contacting Zoe at zoe@zoemckenzie.com.au
Michelle Gregory, Somers
Acting on climate change
It’s fortunate that the Mornington Peninsula has apparently thus far avoided the catastrophic impacts of climate change (Climate emergency? Letters 6/5/25).
Should we share this positive news with the LA residents whose homes were razed by bushfires in January? Or the 33 million people impacted by the flood disaster in Pakistan in 2022? Or the Pacific Islanders whose heritage, livelihoods and homes are being washed away by rising seas?
The scientific truth, according to the 14,000 research papers referenced in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports, is that our planet’s atmosphere is heating up and causing more extreme weather events because humans are clearing forests and burning coal, oil and gas.
What should we do about it? The record numbers of Flinders voters who turned up for Labor, climate-conscious independent Ben Smith and the Greens suggests many people do care about having representatives who will act.
Amy Hiller, Kew
Climate science
In reference to last week’s letter (Climate emergency?, Letters 5/6/25) that stated “my science-based conclusion is that nothing can be done except to change the sun”. Say what? Would love to see the science on this!
The letter further stated “CO2 warming is a theory, not a proven fact, as far as I am aware”. Today, 97 percent to 99.9 percent of climate scientists agree that climate change is happening and that human activity is the primary cause, but let’s ignore that and rely on data from these climate sceptics, Note: none are climate scientists. Fred Singer Field: Atmospheric physics Claim: Denied that CO2 is driving global warming; also denied tobacco risks, ozone depletion, and acid rain. Long history of science denial on multiple fronts. Tied to industry-funded think
tanks like SEPP and Heartland Institute. Frequently promoted discredited arguments (e.g., satellite data disproves warming).
Willie Soon Field: Astrophysics (not climate science) Claim: Solar activity — not CO2 — is the main driver of climate change. Received over $1.2m in funding from fossil fuel interests (e.g., API, ExxonMobil) without disclosure. Published papers with undisclosed conflicts of interest. Largely unpublished in top climate science journals. Discredited by peers for misrepresenting data.
Patrick Michaels Field: agricultural climatologist. Senior fellow, Cato Institute, founded by Charles Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Koch Industries. Claim: Global warming is minor and beneficial. Admitted 40% of funding came from fossil fuels. Used his credentials to legitimise political arguments against climate regulation. Regularly downplayed peer-reviewed findings.
Victorian councils are legally obligated to address climate change under the Climate Change Act 2017 (Vic) and the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic).
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Trees and safety concerns
In response to letter by Nat James (Call to pause and rethink tree destruction policies, Letters 6/5/2025), while I admire your concerns for wild life it seems you have not taken a balanced view of other issues. I respectfully suggest a few principles of critical thinking be applied by you, and the tree management department of the council, namely analysing and evaluating information to make an informed judgement and decision, not an emotional one.
I can assure you, despite your assumptions, council is very aware of what they deem as assets; trees.
The following is a brief resume to support my statement. Council will not remove a tree (particularly from a nature strip) considered healthy by a council arborist.
A ratepayer can apply and pay for a tree removal permit, and have tree removed at their own cost ($3000 to $4000 depending on size) of a healthy council tree. Usually successful.
In my case, a saga of over 20 years includes falling limbs from a healthy tree has taken down my land line six times, (mobile phone not compulsory yet). Three times the SES has had to remove fallen limbs blocking my driveway and public road access is impossible due to size of limbs etc.
Gum nuts on driveway creating potential safety hazard for first responders. I slipped and fell on gum nuts in front of two council officers when I was trying to explain a hazard issue.
Three local ratepayers unable to install solar panels due to council tree on nature strip creating shading.
No use questioning contractors who did pruning near you. They are skilled and aware of public safety/risk.
Speak to the council infrastructure department or arborists and they will tell you council trees on nature strips present what could be their number one contentious issue.
For the first time in over 25 years in my area council is carrying out an over due maintenance program.
I just hope somewhere on their agenda ratepayers safety is included.
NB. some pruning has taken place – possums, bats, insects, birds – go for it!
Betty Preston, Capel Sound
Denial of rights?
I visited an elderly friend at Mornington Centre on election day afternoon and asked the supervisor if patients had the opportunity to vote. I believed the opportunity to make a postal vote was likely for all people in care.
I was told that there was information displayed around the corridors and people would have been able to make a postal vote if they were in this facility four weeks ago.
As most patients are given no encouragement
to leave their rooms where none of this information is available, they would not have been informed after this one AEC visit.
Anyone entering over the last four weeks, unless assisted by someone outside, has not been able to vote.
My friend came in on 18 April. Too late. I visit every day and had not seen/noticed any information or been spoken to regarding making voting arrangements independently.
The attitude seemed to be that these people were really a bit past it.
As it is everyone’s right as well as their duty to vote in both state and federal elections this is a gross mismanagement of the process that should give the power to all Australians to enjoy that right.
All of our governments are the servants of all of the people. I wonder how many Australians in our many care facilities have been prevented from voting by this appalling, dismissive negligence.
Their right has been torn from them. Was this negligence in Flinders alone or is it likely to have affected all of Australia?
Max Garrard, Mornington
Annual Response?
Once again I feel compelled to respond to misinformation which was conveyed in last week’s Letters section (Council spend, Letters 6/5/25).
Joe Lenzo referred and repeated the 2024 comments of Cr Gill which stated that the shire is subsidising the members of the Mt Martha Golf Club to the tune of $9000 per year.
As stated previously, the MMGC is totally independent of the shire operated Mount Martha Public Golf Course facility.
The MMGC has always operated efficiently and within budget by its team of volunteers.
Our members pay the same fees to access the course as all other user groups and members of the public. In reality the MMGC fees contribute significantly to the revenue of the facility.
The Mount Martha Public Golf Course provides a special and unique location where locals and visitors of all abilities and backgrounds can access golf at affordable prices at any time of the year.
The shire and its staff are continually working to develop and maintain the facility to better serve the public and generate more income, to sustain this pivotal recreational asset, and reduce the impact on the shire’s budgetary processes.
To imply that the Mt Martha Golf Club members are a subsidised privileged group is a total mistruth and a slur on the ongoing efforts of the shire to provide financially and physically accessible golf to its community and visitors to the peninsula.
Malcolm Goldsworthy, Mt Martha President – Mt Martha Golf Club
Wildly inaccurate
I am not sure if any of the other facts in the Joe Lenzo letter (Council spend, Letters 6/5/25) are accurate but his information in respect of Mt Martha Golf Course and club are wildly inaccurate.
As a start, after applying all operating expenses, excluding the internal council charge which is arbitrary, the council budget reflects a profit for the Mt Martha Golf Course for 2025.
The quote from David Gill from last year was also shown to be wildly wrong and I am not aware that Cr Gill disputed that fact when it was pointed out.
Rather than costing $9,000 per member each year it was pointed that the figure based on the data at the time was $261.
With a profit budgeted, that becomes zero.
Add to that the facility provides a wonderful community service to more than 1,000 community members each year and for many, it is their primary socialisation and keeps many older community members active. Members represent less than half of those who use the facility.
Let there be more such services supporting our community in such a cost effective way.
In addition, the members actually paid for the construction of the clubrooms and not council, and half of the land was donated for use as a golf course. Council have not suggested otherwise but Lenzo’s article would make you assume otherwise.
Like Lenzo’s reference to Trump, don’t let having to use actual facts dampen your enthusiasm.
For the record, I support the council decision he endeavours to deride.
Edwin Gill, Mt Martha
Razor gang
As a “razor gang” clique within shire councillors slashes a red line through the financial support of yet another vital community resource, this time the highly valued Willum Warrain Aboriginal Gathering Place, ratepayers have a right to ask in whose name these decisions are being made.
No doubt the cohort involved will claim they are acting out of responsibility but what is responsible about denying a climate emergency or terminating programs vital to community wellbeing and cohesion?
Ratepayers expect contemporary councils to make decisions that are inclusive, holistic and evidence-based, instead of a “what can we chop next?” approach.
Have any of this razor gang actually bothered to inform themselves about the vital role Willum Warrain plays in the community?
Which of this red pen clique has actually bothered to go to Willum Warrain Aboriginal Gathering Place, to see the critical support work being done with children, youth, and families, the healing work being done through widely supported reconciliation programs and their unique and precious role in the preservation of culture, that of the oldest living civilisation in the world?
Surely this deserves more than the stroke of a red pen!
As a ratepayer, I am registering my own personal vote of no confidence in this outmoded and myopic type of decision-making by certain councillors.
Maureen Donelly, Mornington Electoral transparency
Flinders election candidate Ben Smith appears to suffer a little from hypocrisy. Under “Accountability in Politics” he claims to support real time disclosure of donations over $1,000. However, it seems that he won’t make such disclosures until he is made to.
He also claims to be concerned about protecting our natural environment. Please tell us, Mr Smith, just how many kilometres of plastic wrap your campaign used, and more importantly what exactly is happening to said plastic wrap after its one day use at polling places. Ditto with the thousands of corflute posters dotted around the electorate.
If you wish to retain any credibility ahead of your guaranteed run for state parliament next year you will disclose the answers to these questions. I’m sure MP News would be happy to print them.
Jack Wheeler, Mornington
Reflections?
The wash up? It’s not easy living in the Flinders electorate.
True, I’ve maintained my record, never having voted for a winner. Almost voted for John Gorton and considered Malcolm Turnbull for a day or so.
I’m not a rusted on Labor voter, more a rusted on never Liberal.
Fascinating (my RSL drinking friends) to hear the ridiculous reasons (if any?) why Anthony Albanese won, no mention of Peter who? Not only do they read the Herald Sun, many of them read it as truth!
I did ask why they were voting for Peter Dutton, which proved to be a peace maker, the smoking area unusually silent for 60 seconds.
The self righteous Greens (rather than militant) never, sadly, got a mention.
And so, our Liberal candidate in by a whisker, congratulations, thanks again to the darlings of Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Portsea.
It is what it is, or such is life? Go Pies. Even so...
Cliff Ellen, Rye
Peninsula marvels up for top architecture awards
FOUR standout projects on the Mornington Peninsula are in the running for the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards, showcasing the region’s growing influence in architectural innovation.
The awards celebrate the most inspiring architecture across the state with the winners to be announced at an awards night on 27 June.
The shortlisted projects in Mornington Peninsula include residences House on a Hill, Stumpy Gully House, and The Apple House, as well as Woodleigh School’s Woodleigh Regenerative Futures Studio.
House on a Hill, created by Leeton Pointon Architects + Interiors, sits in a rural setting on the Mornington Peninsula, featuring second hand bricks and concrete, as well as robust materials aimed at longevity, sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint.
The home has been shortlisted in the residential architecture – new houses category award.
Director Michael Leeton said, “We feel honoured to have been able to create this multigenerational home on Bunurong Country on the Mornington Peninsula; land that has been a place of ceremonies, initiation and renewal for thousands of years”.
In Balnarring, Stumpy Gully House, a project by Adam Markowitz Design and Stavrias Architecture, draws inspiration from mid-century ‘beachcomber’ homes, and responds to suburban living for a young, growing family. It too is in the running for the residential architecture –new houses category award.
“Our design is trying to capture what is special about its unique coastal village location, drawing on the generous bushy setbacks, open carports and low slung, beachcomber architecture that is typical to coastal villages such as Balnarring,” Adam Markowitz Design director Adam Markowitz said.
“Stumpy Gully house is a response to new development patterns on the Mornington Peninsula, which can often be pretty anonymous cookie-cutter builds, built in a ‘fortress’ style with minimum setback and big double garages that close themselves off to the street.”
The Apple House in Merricks North by Sally Draper Architects has been shortlisted in the regional prize,
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residential architecture – houses category (alterations and additions).
“The Apple House was designed for a landscape architect and his family abutting their existing Alistair Knox mud brick house. Set within rolling farmland on the site of an old apple orchard it builds on an architectural language specific to this region,” director Sally Draper said.
In Langwarrin South, Woodleigh Regenerative Futures Studio by Mcildowie Partners with Joost Bakker, is up for the educational architecture category award.
“Highlighting the ambition of Woodleigh School to innovate on every level and to set an unrivalled standard for sustainability, the Futures Studio is a carbon-sequestering, solar-powered learning ecosystem that filters pollution, fosters animal life, generates almost zero waste, and provides a dynamic project-based learning environment for students,” McIldowie Partners + Joost Bakker said.
“The project was supported at every step by a deeply engaged school cohort and, more broadly, by the extended community, with local trades, makers, contractors and suppliers all contributing to the vision.
By Brendan Rees
Strong action necessary to secure Frankston High School building
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
Despite the repeated assurances that have been received from men in high places to the effect that the construction of the new High School building at Frankston would be proceeded with during the current year, there still appears to be considerable doubt as to whether hopes in this connection will be realised.
Disquieting rumors are current this week to the effect that the Mordialloc claim is being pushed in certain quarters, and that the High School there is likely to be commenced before the Frankston building.
It is also stated that Mr. Frank Groves, M.L.A., is displaying more than ordinary activity in urging the claims of his Mordialloc constituents, and as he has something of a reputation as a “go-getter”, Frankston people have good cause for uneasiness.
It behoves Frankston residents to don their war paint and get into the fight without further delay.
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Young Street Improvements
In passing along Young st., Frankston, one cannot help but notice the very fine building which has just been erected, and is occupied by Mr. C. Wood, hairdresser and tobacconist, etc.
It is a double-fronted shop, with white tiles, set up in front.
This greatly adds to the appearance of the building. The brick work was carried out by Mr. S. Lawrey and the wood work by Mr. A. Corlett.
On the one side Mrs. Wood conducts an up-to-date news agency, where books of every description can be obtained.
All school requisites are stocked and
a library conducted with a splendid array of literature by the best authors, and for a nominal fee the very latest books can be obtained.
The opposite side of the shop is the up-to-date tobacconist and hairdressing saloon carried on by Mr. Wood, who has installed the latest furnishings, also an electric urn for the heating of water.
A marble slab is placed in position and used as a table. These and other improvements are noticeable for the comfort of his patrons.
The best brands of tobacco and cigarettes are stocked also.
A visit to this establishment will be well worth while
Beach Road Versus Overton Road
At the Council meeting last Friday the fact was mentioned that the Government had made available a large sum of money for road works, with the object of providing relief for the unemployed of Melbourne.
Frankston councillors thought there might be a chance of securing the expenditure of some of this money in the Frankston and Hastings Shire.
The view was expressed by some that the money would be spent in the metropolitan area, and that outside shires would have no chance of securing any portion of the vote.
It was resolved, however, to make application to the Minister on the principle no doubt that if they did not ask they would not receive.
So far, so good. Next came the question of recommending a road to the Minister on which the money, if granted, could be expended.
Cr. McCulloch advocated Overton road, and he was supported by his
Seaford colleagues and a majority of the other councillors.
Crs. Pratt, Wells, Gray and Hutchinson put up a fight for Beach road, which they contended would confer benefits on a large number of people who last winter suffered great hardship owing to the impassable state of this thoroughfare.
Cr. Oates supported Overton road, and argued it was an important connecting link between Dandenong road and the main Melbourne road.
Cr. Wells: There is only one person living on Overton road.
Cr. Pratt reminded the Council of the hardships endured by residents of Beach road during last winter, and said the first opportunity to give relief should be embraced. He believed in the principle of the greatest good to the greatest number.
Cr. McCulloch said it was important to traffic that Dandenong road and Melbourne road should be linked up by the construction of Overton road, and twitted Cr. Pratt with the remark that he (Cr. Pratt) desired to bring the traffic through Frankston irrespective of the requirements of the travelling public.
Cr. Pratt retorted that he was not so much concerned with the requirements of through motor traffic as he was with the needs of their own people, who, in his opinion, should receive first consideration.
Ultimately the resolution recommending Overton road was carried; only Crs. Pratt, Wells, Gray and Hutchinson voting for the amendment in favour of Beach road.
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Mr. H. Stell, proprietor of the Peninsula Motor Garage, Frankston, has installed
a large lathe, also an oxy-acetylene welding plant, which makes it possible for him to repair all classes of castings and machinery by this process.
His experience with this class of work, in addition to the installation of up-to-date machinery, should interest those motor car owners who require repairs executed promptly and at reasonable cost.
The Peninsula Garage holds the agency for the following cars: Hudson, Essex, and Overland.
These are all of the latest models, and a visit of prospective buyers will be appreciated by Mr. Stell. Watch for advt. in “The Standard” next week. Big reduction in Overland cars.
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Personal
Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus has definitely decided to accept the position of Shire Engineer and Secretary to the Bungaree Shire.
Mr. Henry Masterton, of “Rubra,” Frankston, has been elected to the executive of the Mornington Racing Club, together with Dr. Greer, the popular Dromana medico. Mr. Masterton is the owner of All Sunshine, Horoscope, Bridgehead and Benefix.
The latter was successful in the Warrnambool Cup last week.
Mr. T. Ritchie, of Mornington, and Mr. F. V. Taylor, have taken a holiday trip to Hong Kong. A cable message received from them last week stated that they were just leaving Thursday Island for Honolulu. They are expected back in July.
We regret to learn that the eighteenmonths-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Farley, of Frankston, is still in the
Alfred Hospital. Fortunately, however, a distinct improvement in the child’s condition is reported.
Mr. S. Dobson Hesp, J.P., who died recently at Hobart, was a brother-inlaw of Mrs. Grose, of Wells street, Frankston. He was prominently connected with Victorian Masonic affairs, and was at one time Grand Organist of the Victorian constitution, in addition to editing the Masonic Journal. ***
Enquiries having been made to the Prime Minister (Mr. S. M. Bruce) who is the member for the district, by the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, regarding the pension of Mr. Hugh Morrison.
A reply was read at the Council meeting on Friday, which stated that Morrison was paid a war pension at the rate assessed from time to time for his disabilities incurred through war injuries.
This had been reviewed from time to time by the medical officers of the Repatriation Department.
Since 1920 he had been paid at twothirds rate, or 56/- a fortnight. He had been admitted to the Caulfield Military Hospital. He suffered from gun-shot wounds in the leg, and his pension had been increased to 84/- a fortnight, from February 19. Upon his discharge from the hospital, he will again be assessed for pension on the amount of disability he is suffering, as a result of his war injuries.
A copy of the letter is to be forwarded to the Returned Soldiers’ League.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 15 May 1925
STUMPY Gully House (above) and The Apple House (right). Pictures: Supplied
PUZZLE ZONE
ACROSS
1. Absconded
4. 52-week intervals
7. Relapse in recovery
8. Diary record
9. Reimburse
12. Edge of highway
15. Port working vessels
17. Egg-yolk shade
18. Not sleeping
21. Took tiny bites from 22. Corroded 23. Drained contents of
DOWN
1. Person leaving native land
2. Boulevard
3. Small measure of spirits
4. Ox harness
5. Refrain (from)
6. Put to the sword
10. Fantasy
11. Viola flower
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13. Wound together
14. Tropical lizards
16. Expressive
18. Slightly open
19. Resentful longing
20. Reed instrument
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See page 27 for solutions.
A Short Treatise on Motel Philosophy
By Stuart McCullough
I CAST, therefore I am. Sitting in a motel room, luxuriating in a televisual bounty supplied by Netflix, I had successfully completed a minor technological task and, as a result, felt as though I ought to be awarded a Nobel prize. It’s alarming how little it takes to make me feel utterly elated when travelling – every win, no matter how minor – feels like a triumph not only for me but for humanity more generally, while every false start and fumbling failure feels like catastrophe. Such is life on the road.
Sitting on the motel bed, it became apparent that my entertainment options were as limited as the tiny container of UHT milk in the minifridge. Unless, of course, I succeeded in streaming something from my mobile phone. This felt, if not like the cutting edge, then close enough to the cutting edge to come within stepping distance of the safety barrier, necessitating my being ushered to take a step backwards by someone in an ill-fitting uniform. Suffice to say, I could now see the cutting edge from a relatively safe position… I followed the instructions. I blinked a lot. I accessed parts of my vocabulary that for reasons owing mostly to taste rarely see the light of day. I trained my camera over a QR code and opened a link and, before I knew it, there was a circle spinning that indicated, unequivocally, that something was happening. It wasn’t clear precisely what that was, but
when it comes to anything remotely technological, something is a lot better than nothing. And then it happened. The streaming service on my phone appeared, as if by magic, on the television screen in my room. The fact that I yelled "abracadabra" and waved my hands around made it all the more mystical, to say nothing of the fact
that I was wearing my work cape at the time.
I’ve never been technologically minded. Rather, I’ve been predisposed to delegation, gladly relying on any one of my brothers and sisters who, without exception, are of a far more practical bent. But in a motel room in regional Victoria, there’s no sibling to delegate to. I’m not sure
what the block is, but when faced by the unfamiliar, I’m always worried about what will happen if I can’t figure it out. (The answer, almost always, is not very much; but that doesn’t stop me from worrying).
But my fear of failure makes success both unexpected and all the sweeter. The simple act of casting a streaming service from my phone to a TV screen felt like an achievement on par with reattaching a severed limb using nothing but string and a knitting needle or parallel parking under pressure. For a brief moment, I genuinely felt like the smartest person alive. Or, at any rate, the smartest person in the room. That I was the only person in the room is a minor detail.
More than that, I felt whole. I felt an enormous sense of wellbeing. I felt happy. "I cast, therefore I am", I whispered to myself. Of course, "I cast, therefore I am" is not how the original quotation ran. Rather, it was "I think, therefore I am", which René Descartes apparently said while he was reverse parking his Corolla on a lightning trip to Southland. But I feel as though René would approve of my remodelled version of his quote. That’s because René and I have tonnes in common.
René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist and mathematician who, in addition to spitting out catchy phrases that look great on a coffee cup, is widely credited with having invented the mullet. Business at the front, party at the back
and philosophy hovering somewhere above the ears, René was the envy of his peers and a big inspiration to my high school classmates. It was for this reason that I "rocked a René" mullet between the years 1986 and 1989.
Of course, it’s worth noting that René Descartes died while travelling for work. But, to the best of my knowledge, it wasn’t the result of a motel streaming incident as he tried to binge old episodes of "Schitts Creek". Rather, he caught pneumonia after giving lessons at five o’clock in the morning to a disinterested monarch in a draughty castle. It’s a shame. When René Descartes fell off the perch, he was one of the most revered thinkers in the world. And yet, when he became ill, he decided his best option was to avoid medicine and to bleed himself three times a day. He thought, therefore he was, but not for very much longer as it turns out.
Sitting on my motel bed, I searched for a documentary on the life of Descartes but had to settle for an episode of Dawson’s Creek instead. As I sat there, marvelling at the adventures of Dawson, Pacey and Joey, I began to think that I should be willing to try new things more often and to be a little less afraid at the prospect of failure. "I try, therefore I am" might well be my new motto. I also decided that I might try and grow a mullet in honour of René Descartes. He’d like that.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
NBA star takes to the court
BASKETBALLERS lining up on court five at the Frankston Basketball Stadium last week got more than they bargained for when Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey was called in as a replacement player.
Giddey’s NBA season has wrapped up, and he has returned home to Australia. Last week he lined up to play for the Vales Monday Champ Men.
Despite the star power on their side, the Vales’ opponents Bennys Boys locked up a 110-84 win. Blake Jackson scored 50 points and Jesse Lans scored 41.
Despite the defeat Giddey was in good spirits afterwards, stopping to take photos with many interested onlookers who had gathered over the course of the game.
Cystic fibrosis fundraiser set
AFTER raising more than $8000 for cystic fibrosis research last year, a young rugby fanatic is gearing up to do it all again.
Nine-year-old Spencer Quinnell and his younger brothers Teddy and Stanley have each been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Last year Spencer and his parents
organised a charity rugby game in Seaford, which raised around $8500.
The money raised was donated to Cystic Fibrosis Community Care and MonashCF.
On Sunday, 25 May, Peninsula Reserve in Frankston will host Spencer’s second rugby league charity match. The under 10s kick off at 11am at the masters kick off 12:30pm. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which impacts the lungs and digestive system.
THE Frankston Raiders at last year’s charity game for cystic fibrosis funding. Picture: Supplied
JOSH Giddey (wearing no. 15) at Frankston Basketball Stadium. Picture: Supplied