EASTER RACE DAY MORNINGTON
New Look Jason Warren Team Thriving
By Julian CookAfter over two decades as a horse trainer, Mornington’s Jason Warren has grown conditioned to change.
It’s the nature of the industry that horses, staff and even properties come and go but it’s the foundations that trainers build themselves over time that ultimately set them up for continued success.
Warren had always been keen to learn, long before preparing his first ever winner, Oro’s Gift, at his home track in June 2001.
“I was essentially a horse breaker and pre-trainer who developed into a trainer and when I made that transition, I felt that I probably needed to further my education if I’m going to be a competitive, commercial trainer,” Warren said.
“I went and worked for Lee and Anthony Freedman. Essentially, I base the way that I train on the way that they train.
“I rely on my eye a lot and being up close with the horses, seeing how they pull up after they gallop and how they eat every morning.”
The past decade has seen several gun gallopers pass through under
that watchful eye. Bel Sprinter was his banner horse for five seasons, delivering Warren his first and only Group 1 title in the 2013 Galaxy (1100m) at Rosehill. Rosemont Stud bred and owned superstar Brooklyn Hustle was next to fly the flag, bursting onto the scene in 2018 before retiring in June last year as one of the unluckiest horses in recent memory not to win at the elite level.
The absence of Brooklyn Hustle threatened to leave a sizeable hole in Warren’s ranks but as luck would have it, along came Hellbent filly Benedetta. The rising star made her debut in December last year before winning four on the bounce and over $600,000 in prize money with her greatest victory so far coming at her penultimate start in the $750,000 Inglis Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on March 4.
“Our banner horse from last season, Brooklyn Hustle, she’s just retired to stud. It’s nice to have a filly like Benedetta to fill her shoes so it’s exciting times ahead for our stable,” Warren said.
“The barrier beat her at her first start at Moe and since then she’s just taken big steps at every outing. What she reeled off [in the Inglis Sprint] was as sensational on the clock as it was to the eye, and we feel that we don’t know where her ceiling is yet.”
Warren says that all options are on the table for Benedetta in the spring, also highlighting his confidence in the likes of Confrontational and Tax Free Prophet while declaring that “the
sky’s the limit” for star two-year-olds Freakofnature and Treasurway.
“It’s very exciting and I think we have a lot to look forward to, especially in the spring. We’ve also got a really good team of staff, probably the best that we’ve had in many years.
“You can’t do it without good people around you and essentially it’s not just good people supporting your stable with good horses but also the staff to take care of them.”
it privately. 10-acres so close to the track, opposite our front gate is the entrance to the pool. It’s just the perfect spot and I’ve built 16 boxes here with the view to building another 50 down the front.
“The horses are very relaxed when they walk out of our front gate. It’s pretty quiet, you wouldn’t think you’re five minutes from Mornington being here. It’s so peaceful.”
That serenity contrasts with the “electric” atmosphere that Kate says is currently running through their stable thanks to quality horseflesh and fresh surrounds.
As for Warren’s motivation for another big race victory, ten years after claiming his first Group 1?
Warren’s recent success would suggest that he’s in career-best form, this season he’s already knocked off his own prize money earning record with four months still to go. Good staff and horses help but his decision last year to compliment his existing set up with the purchase of a 10-acre property on Roberts Road, adjoining Mornington Racecourse, also appears to have contributed greatly.
“I’ve trained at Mornington for over 20 years and most of that time has been off track.”
“My partner, Kate, found this place for sale and so we bought
“I’m a fierce competitor, whether that’s a BM58 at Pakenham on a Thursday night in the last race or a Group 1 on Friday night at Moonee Valley.”
“I think that the moment that you lose that competitiveness, you’re probably in the wrong game.”
Some things never change.
Crash cause
Investigation into Mentone helicopter crash complete
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.auAN INEXPERIENCED student pilot failed to identify that their helicopter engine had lost power before crashing into the roof of a Mentone home last year, an investigation has found. Just after 1pm on 30 November, a helicopter smashed through the roof of
a home on Tylden Court. The pilot survived the crash, but was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Two homes sustained damage in the crash. The helicopter was also substantially damaged.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has investigated the crash, and released its findings last week. ATSB director transport safety Stuart Macleod said that the pilot did not realise that their engine was not functioning.
“As the helicopter climbed to about 650 feet above ground level, the engine lost power,” Macleod said. “While the pilot identified a reduction in performance at this time, they did not immediately recognise the engine had lost power.
“When the pilot recognised a forced landing was required, they then did not identify a nearby football oval as the closest suitable area, possibly due to it being obscured by the airframe or in-
strument pane. Instead, they identified a school ground, and attempted a landing there, but collided with rooftops short of this intended location as the helicopter had insufficient height.”
Despite the crash, the ATSB said that the pilot had “maintained control enough to maximise survivability”.
The pilot was flying a Hughes 269C three-seat light helicopter. They were returning to Moorabbin Airport from their second solo navigation training
flight when they encountered problems. Macleod said that pilots must prepare for all situations before flying by making themselves aware of suitable forced landing areas. “The accident highlights the challenges pilots face when confronted with a loss of engine power at low level, and with few suitable landing areas available. Pilots can best mitigate the effects of a power loss by forward planning, which reduces your mental workload under stress,” he said.
Kingston’s Community Grants
We are reviewing our Community Grants and are seeking feedback to help shape the program, from 2024.
If you're a previous Kingston grant applicant, grant recipient, community group or part of the wider Kingston community - we'd love to hear from you! Consultation
Birdwatching
Join BirdLife members on Wed April 12 at Cranbourne Botanical Gardens. Meet 9am in Stringybark picnic area. Enter via Ballarto Rd off Sth Gippsland Hwy or entry at end of Ballarto Rd. Flat walk. Enq: 0429 947 893
Fundraising Event. Sat 15 April. 2pm - 5pm
Join us for a fabulous day of music with Bobby Valentine & The Lavamen, featuring Lauren Elizabeth. Westernport Yacht Club, Balnarring Beach. All proceeds funding research on diet and cancer. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CGMPD or www.nbri.com.au
Lions Club of Mornington - Annual Book Fair April 15th & 16th - 9.00am-5.00pm
”The Studio”Cnr Wilsons Road & Nepean Highway, Mornington. Entry: Gold Coin donation.
Books $2 unless marked. Specialist books POA. Contact: Patricia 0419 299 196
Birdwatching. Join BirdLife members on Sunday April 16 at Balbirooroo Wetlands, Balnarring. Meet 10am in the car park. Enter off Frankston/Flinders Rd into Civic Court at the Primary School. Flat walk. Enq: 0429-947-893
Annual Plant Sale. Sat 29 April.
10am - 3.30pm. The Australian Plant Society Mornington Peninsula will again be holding its annual plant sale at The Briars, Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. Information on propagation and growth. Further details 0428 284 974.
Friends of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
Welcome you to come and visit the Wetlands Birds at the Bird Hide in Edithvale Rd (500metres west of the Education Centre). Most Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-5pm.
Join 123Read2Me in sorting books for disadvantaged kids. We provide full training. Thursdays & Saturdays 10-1 in Heatherton (Moorabbin). Contact Jeff at 0402 183 123 to learn more. Your time and effort will bring joy and learning to young readers!
Aspendale Seniors Club
Join us on Mondays at 1.15pm for a great concert with a professional entertainer. Only $5. We also have table tennis, gentle exercises, line and ballroom dancing and chair yoga. Phone Sheila on 9772 5639 or 0417 542 941.
Bunarong Bushwalking Club
Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information contact us on 0400 329 710, or see our Facebook page and www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Mentone RSL 9 Palermo Street Mentone.
Traditional Friday Meat Raffle. 20 draws $2 per ticket. Bistro meals 5.308.30pm. All proceeds to Australian military Veterans and their families.
Chelsea Heights Community Centre
At our Centre you can develop friendships, have fun, exchange ideas or learn new skills. With over 30 different classes and activities, there is something for everyone! For more info visit us or call 9772 3391.
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group
St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome.
Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172. Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 o visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
Longbeach Place
New 2023 program out now. Call 9776 1386 or visit www.longbeachplace.org.au
You can also call in 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea
VIEW Club- First Tuesday each month
VIEW is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women can connect regularly with others and help the disadvantaged. Dinner meetings monthly at the Patterson River Country Club. Contact Lucinda 0431 426 170 or lucinda. bertram@gmail.com
Seniors Easy Exercise
Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc
Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc.
Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens
Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.
Mordialloc Neighbourhood House
We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc.
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
Frankston Combined Probus Club
Join us for morning tea (including guest speaker) on Friday17th February. Frankston Bowling Club Yuille Street, Frankston at 9.45 for a 10am start. (no charge) Enjoy Fun, Friendship and Fellowship in Retirement. Phone Leah: 0450 916 366 Mornington Peninsula Family History Society. Research your family tree. Frankston South Community Centre, Towerhill Road. Tue & Thu 10.30am - 2.30pm, Sun from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. For more information, please email –info@mpfhs.org or phone 9783 7058 during our opening hours.
The Probus Club of Seaford.
We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.
Frankston CWA
Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930
Friendly Cards Group 500 cards
Wednesday nights: 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Frankston North Community Centre; 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. All are welcome. Cost $5. Tea & coffee available. Enquires Roma: 0438 540 108 or
Bill: 0417 396 247
FIT Over 60
For all over 60 years. $10.00 per class, no joining or membership fees. Mondays 9.30am “Move it or Lose it”. Wednesdays 9.30am Body Bar: full body workout. Enquiries welcome on 0419 713 635 & 0403 021 868
Probus - Carrum Downs
Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925
Orwil Street Community House
Learn to Garden and Cook! A fortnightly program 10.30am - 12.30pm. $10 per session. Bookings essential. For more information call: 9783 5073. Term 1 2023 Program now availablefrom our website: www.orwilst.org.au and also on Facebook.
Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat
Frankston Library Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm. Everyone welcome. Further info contact Jacky on 0416 860 239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia. org.au or see www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Frankston Bridge Club
Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club
16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. Ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.
ParkinSong Langwarrin
Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.
Frankston Ladies Probus
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212
U3A Frankston - Karingal Place
Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.
Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.
Fly Fishing
4th Thurs each month at 7pm. Mornington
Peninsula Fly Fishers welcome visitors to our monthly club meetings held in Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street Frankston. For more information find us on Facebook.
Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted
The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.
Orwil St Community House
Come along to our walking group at 9am Monday & cook a meal at 10am. Walking group is free & the cook up is $10. Bring a container to take your meal home. Bookings essential 9783 5073.
VIPA Foundation
Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313
Frankston Food Swap
2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston
Peninsula Activities Group
Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.
McClelland Spinners and Weavers
Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees. Sanctuary Space
A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre. Coordinator 0425740075
Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Rehearsals Wedensday evenings during school terms 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Ebdale Community Centre, Frankston. Primary and Secondary string, woodwind and brass instrumental students welcome. For more info visit www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au
The next Community Event Calendar will be published 3rd May 2023
Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 26th April 2023
New clubroom 40 years in the making
ASPENDALE Life Saving Club’s new $5.7 million clubhouse is complete.
The life saving club officially opened its new facility last week. The two-storey building includes new toilets, a rainwater tank, LED lighting, training rooms, a kitchen, an observation room, and a first aid area.
The project was jointly funded by Kingston Council, which allocated $3.7 million in funds to it, and the state government, which spent $2 million.
Aspendale Life Saving Club has around 600 members who will share the new rooms. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said “I’m thrilled that the Aspendale Life Saving Club has the dedicated spaces and resources it needs to continue to protect the community, support volunteer services and teach vital water safety skills.”
“The new facility will be a valuable community hub, providing social and health benefits for Aspendale residents and supporting our committed volunteers to serve locals and visitors alike,” he said.
Aspendale Life Saving Club’s old clubrooms were built 40 years ago. The club will celebrate 100 years of operation in 2026.
ASPENDALE Life Saving Club members at their new clubroom with Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Picture: Supplied
Frankston High School CLASS
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Prospective parents are encouraged to attend an information session and tour of the school.
Book via our website http://www.fhs.vic.edu.au
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Thursday 27 April
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THE builder contracted to redevelop Jubilee Park Stadium went into voluntary administration last week.
Calls for improved Mordi Fest
MORDI Fest should be expanded to a three-day event with more popular bands, a Kingston councillor says.
This year, Mordi Fest took place on 4 and 5 March. The two-day festival was headlined by British India.
Kingston councillor Cameron Howe has successfully advocated for a review into the festival. He says that the event has the potential to grow into something “iconic”.
Jubilee Park builder goes bust
THE builder responsible for one of Frankston’s most expensive infrastructure projects in history has collapsed.
News broke last Friday that Lloyd Group, the builder contracted for the redevelopment of Jubilee Park Stadium, had entered voluntary administration.
The News understands that the $35 million Jubilee Park rebuild is close to completion.
Kingston Council has confirmed it has no active contracts with Lloyd Group. The builder has been responsible for local projects in the past, including the redevelopment of the Parkdale Family and Children’s Centre in 2015.
Frankston Council has confirmed that four council projects have been impacted by the builder’s collapse - Jubilee Park Stadium, the Healthy Futures Hub at St Kilda FC’s former Seaford training base, Lloyd Park Senior Pavilion, and Eric Bell Pavilion.
In a statement to The News, Frankston Council said it is working with appointed administrator Deloitte to assess the status of affected projects.
“Council will work with all parties to ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible. Discussions with Deloitte to date have been positive and we expect to receive a progress report next week and are hopeful of a resolution within the next few weeks,” council said.
“This is a disappointing situation for council and all involved. Due diligence checks to assess a company’s financial viability are routinely conducted as part of council’s procurement process prior to engaging a contractor for any major construction project.
Lloyd Group were deemed sound for all projects, however in the current increased inflation market conditions, issues such as we are now experiencing
are unforeseeable.
“Council officers, CEO Phil Cantillon and mayor Nathan Conroy are reaching out to all sporting and community groups affected by the situation and will keep them updated during this period.”
In February last year, Frankston Council announced that the Jubilee Park rebuild was due to be finished in March 2023, and moved forward $8 million in spending on the project (“Jubilee Park project accelerated”
The News 9/2/22).
The redevelopment was budgeted to cost $35.32 million. Frankston Council committed more than $20.5 million in ratepayer funding to it. The state government allocated $10 million to works, the federal government $4.56 million, and Cricket Victoria/Cricket Australia $200,000.
Brodie Cowburn“Mordi Fest should be bigger, better, and bolder, with a bigger emphasis on better entertainment and bands over three days beginning on the Friday night,” Howe said. “Live music venues in Mordialloc will have the option to add to participate, in what in future years could be a hive of en-
ergy. Bringing bigger bands to the bay will ensure the Mordi Fest is cemented as an iconic event.
“The review will also consider use of the Main Street service lanes and assess ticketing options.”
A report on Mordi Fest is expected to come back to Kingston Council later this year.
LAST month’s Mordi Fest event. Picture: Supplied
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Police seize alleged meth in raid
POLICE seized around 200 grams of alleged methylamphetamine and cash from a house in Bonbeach last week.
Police raided the property on Wednesday, 29 March. It was one of 17 raids made under Firearm Prohibition Orders on the day.
Firearm Prohibition Orders were first implemented in May 2018. Police issue FPOs to individuals to prevent them from acquiring, possessing, carrying, or using firearm related items for up to a decade.
Around 1800 FPOs have been issued by Victoria Police in the last five years.
Victoria Police illicit firearms squad detective acting inspector Ash Ryan said “the implementation of the illicit firearms squad in 2020, complemented by the creation of the VIPER Taskforce in 2022, has given an increased focus on illicit firearms related offending. In 2021-22, Victoria Police seized a record 934 illicit firearms and there is no doubt that some of those
seizures have prevented people being seriously injured or even killed.”
“Firearms related violence is one of the most significant issues we face, however the majority of what are seeing involves targeted attacks between criminals. Victoria Police is tackling this issue from all sides – strong enforcement, targeted disruption, a focus on intelligence gathering and working with government to strengthen legislative powers,” Ryan said.
Study assists family violence campaigner
ANTI-DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty was the guest speaker at a Chisholm Institute graduation event last week.
128 students received academic awards at the 2023 Chisholm Institute graduation ceremony at the Frankston Arts Centre.
Rosie Batty is a former Frankston Chisholm student. The 2015 Australian of the Year addressed the graduates, telling them her study helped her become an advocate for family violence victims after her son’s death.
“One of the subjects that I studied during my diploma was family violence, and that gave me the theoretical understanding and foundational knowledge to assist me on my journey to raise awareness of family violence, whilst challeng-
ing and seeking to change community attitudes,” she told the graduates. “My education foundations began at Chisholm, and I have certainly grown and developed enormously since then. Opportunities will become available to you throughout your life as well, and I encourage you to embrace them as they arise. I realise that life is a journey, a journey of continuous learning, and I learnt much from the two years I spent at Chisholm.”
ROSIE Batty addresses Chisholm Frankston graduates (inset). Pictures: Supplied
Billions lost to scammers
THE increasing threat of online scams has prompted calls for caution.
The federal government estimates that each year, Australians lose $4 billion to scammers.
Dunkley MP Peta Murphy hosted a scam protection forum at Village Baxter last month. She has urged residents to be careful about online safety to avoid scams.
“Anyone can be victim of a scam. As a community it’s so important that we increase our confidence, skills, and online safety. That’s what this forum was all about.” Murphy said.
“Protecting consumers is a top priority for the federal government, with a new National AntiScams Centre, tougher codes, and a dedicated minister to deal with these issues, announced through the fighting online scams measure in the October 2022–23 budget.
“If you have been scammed, there are steps you should take including immediately contacting your financial institution, reporting the scam to Scamwatch, notifying police, and calling IDCARE on 1800 595 160 if you have released personal identifying information to a scammer. We know scams exist so it’s important we are on the lookout for them.”
MIKE GREEN, STANDING ON THE INSIDE (PRINTS 1980 - 1991)
MIKE Green is a Mornington Peninula-based self-taught representational artist who works across painting and printmaking. He has a new exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery featuring a print portfolio he generously donated to the Gallery’s collection. Standing on the inside (Prints 19801991) presents a selection from this body of work. The etchings, lithographs and screenprints depict a range of semi-abandoned, ageing and intimate interior spaces, within homesteads, houses and beach boxes; many are the fruit of Mike’s epic journeys throughout rural and urban Australia, Boston and beyond.
Alive with the possibility of artistic adventure; the prints highlight Mike’s technical skill and experimentation, his preoccupation with light, space, colour and our built environment. Born in New Zealand in 1945, arriving in Australia in 1949, Mike has exhibited in significant contemporary art galleries from the late 1960s into the 1980s when this portfolio was created. He has had an active career inside the art world, whilst mainly moving at its periphery.
Mike has travelled extensively over several decades, living on the Mornington Peninsula for over forty years with his wife Janet. MPRG is excited to present these works for the first time, as part of their local focus series of
exhibitions.
Head to the MPRG website to find out more about their autumn exhibitions, including Deborah Kelly’s CREATION and an exhibition of local VCE students titled New Wave 23. They also have an exciting program of school holiday workshops and an immersive ceremonial music and dinner experience with Deborah Kelly at Beleura House and Garden.
AutumnFest at Boneo Discovery Park School Holiday Feature
JOIN us this Easter Long weekend for a celebration of the changing season and an a-maze-ing Easter Egg hunt!
Saturday 8th and 9th of April will be filled with family friendly entertainment and activities. The incredible butterfly kids enclosure and reptile show allow kids (and adults) to get up close and learn about the animals around us. Then kids will have an opportunity to create their own nature butterfly at our craft tent.
The fun continues with a spectacular magic show, jumping castle, mazes and giant games. The crowd favourite is a visit from the Easter Bunny and a giant easter egg hunt through the small hedge maze for our younger kids and our large wooden maze for the big kids.
The best part? All this is included in your standard park entry ticket.
So gather your friends and family bring an picnic and enjoy a spectacular Easter weekend at Boneo Discovery Park.
Tickets can be purchased online now. We encourage you to purchase tickets prior to avoid missing out.
Ticket is valid for one day only.
We will also be running workshops and events throughout the school holidays including reptile shows, roving dinosaurs and nature play workshops.
Boneo Discovery Park is at 695 Limestone Rd, Fingal 3939.
• Ticket prices: Child $12 (under 3 free), Adult $15
• Tickets can be purchased online at www.boneodiscovery park.com.au
(Your ticket to AUTUMN FEST gives you access on your selected day between 10am and 5pm).
info@boneodiscoverypark.com.au.
Phone 5988 6385. www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
7MATE, 9.20pm
There is surely no director better suited to transferring Ransom Riggs’ dark, fantastical world from the page to the screen than the master of weird Tim Burton. The tale, which is every bit as peculiar as the children therein, sees young Jacob (Asa Butterfield) discover a mysterious island, where he finds a refuge, overseen by the imposing Miss Peregrine (Eva Green), which is filled with children who possess all sorts of strange powers.a
FRIDAY
GARDENING AUSTRALIA
ABC TV, 7.30pm
Rather than a haul of chocolate eggs, settle in for the sweet yolk of gardening wisdom in this seasonal special. There’s Easter cheer and abundance of autumnal inspiration, with host Costa Georgiadis the consummate plant and community-minded reveller – there is surely no one who can match his enthusiasm. Costa visits an inspiring bowls club, complete with a community garden and tool library, which has become a hub for gatherings.
MONDAY MINISERIES: THE CLAREMONT MURDERS
SEVEN, 8.30pm
This new miniseries, based on the murders of three women in the mid-’90s, chills to the bone. Starring Erik Thomson, Kate Ritchie and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (above), it follows the mystifying 25-year murder case, as seen through the eyes of those who hope of justice, and the journalist who followed the story all the way through. Anyone who remembers the haunting headlines will find this a stomach-churning revisit.
MONDAY FARMER WANTS A WIFE
SEVEN, 7pm
Calling all romantics: a new season of this endearing series arrives promising to yield lovey-dovey results. Before you scoff that “pigs might fly”, we have it on new host Samantha Armytage’s word that “for the first time ever, every farmer will find real love”. This time around, there’s also the added bonus of two hosts playing cupid, with Natalie Gruzlewski joining Armytage for the heartthumping experience witnessing lonely farmers date a handful of women. This season’s bounty includes young Queenslander David, who is about to discover he has a knack for making ladies weak at the
Thursday, April 6
6.00 Nine News.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: The Struggle To Survive. (PG) Part 4 of 4.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood. From the Gabba, Brisbane.
6.30 The Project.
8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Return, Ml) Presented by Tom Webster.
9.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Emptiness. (R) Hosted by Griff Rhys Jones.
10.10 Art Works. (R)
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R)
8.30 The Elon Musk Show. Part 2 of 3. Elon Musk works to revolutionise the car market and take mankind to Mars.
9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) With hostile boats tracking the sub and communications down, the crew have to navigate this crisis alone.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Exit. (MA15+ads)
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.45 Black-ish. (PGa, R) After Dre calls into a radio show and is humiliated in front of Diane, he tries to redeem himself.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) Steve and Emily are ready for anything as an office worker is hot and dizzy and down to his undies.
9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (Return)
Follows a team of medical professionals.
10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)
11.25 Nine News Late.
11.50 Prison. (MA15+, R) 12.40 Tipping Point.
(PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.
8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, PGls) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
12.05 The Eagle. (MA15+av, R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
11.10 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R)
3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.
(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
Friday, April 7
ABC (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 10.00 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Australia
Remastered. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30
Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 1.15 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) 2.05 Easter In Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Escape From The City. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Meet The Penguins. (R) Dr Ann Jones takes a look at penguins.
7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee traces a green web of gardens.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.
10.05 Jack Irish. (Malsv, R) Part 3 of 4.
11.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.
11.15 Close To Me. (Mals, R) Jo seeks help from a support group.
12.05 Traces. (Madls, R)
12.50 Smother. (Mal, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 10.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.00
Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.00
WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00
NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour
China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Wrecks That Changed
The World: Lost Fleet
Of World War I. (PG)
8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: York. (R) Presented by Rob Bell.
9.25 Philip: Prince, Husband, Father. (PG, R) An intimate portrait of Prince Philip.
10.20 The Day The Rock Star
Died: Elvis Presley.
10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 11.45
Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R) 2.00 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9)
TEN (10)
Saturday, April 8
6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1980s – 1990s. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News At Easter.
7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins try to get justice for Pop.
8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy struggles to get everyone on track to complete the Showcase preparations in time.
9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) There is a murder at a local old folks’ home.
9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 3 of 4.
10.45 Traces. (Final, Malv, R)
11.30 Rage Synth Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
WorldWatch. 2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. Highlights. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World C’ships. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Men’s Race. Highlights. 4.35 Mesopotamia 3D. (PGa, R) 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries.
8.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family. Takes a look at Arthur Edwards.
9.30 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R) Explores 18thcentury London’s salacious side.
10.25 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Final, PGal)
7.00 Seven News.
7.30 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) Coverage of the annual Good Friday Appeal to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital.
11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) Johanna Griggs catches up with food guru and RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi.
1.00 Travel Oz. (R) Greg Grainger explores breathtaking scenery, unique cultures and wildlife of Nevada.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Escape To The Chateau.
8.30 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971, G, R)
A poor boy wins a guided tour of a sweets factory. Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum.
10.30 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory.
11.30 MOVIE: Flashdance. (1983, Mln, R) Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala.
1.10 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan.
9.40 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Scotland. From Cherry Red Records Stadium, London.
12.45 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
1.45 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)
2.45 The Project. (R)
3.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
4.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)
12.00 Horse Racing. The Championships Day 2, Queen Elizabeth
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Sydney v Port Adelaide.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+v, R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team takes on their biggest job ever.
8.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, Mav, R) After experiencing visions of an apocalyptic flood, a man builds an ark in order to protect his family. Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The beach can be dangerous for tourists.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny races to catch a serial killer. A clash occurs when Eddie intervenes in Erin’s murder case.
Mordialloc Mentone
11.15 Outlander. (MA15+)
2.00 Germinal. (Mas)
12.15 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R, , France) Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman.
3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines
The World Tonight.
A housewife discovers she was a spy. Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
11.10 MOVIE: Son Of God. (2014, Mv, R) Diogo Morgado.
1.40 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates the death of an archaeologist found near the discovery of an ancient civilisation.
10.30 NCIS. (PGv, R) NCIS investigates a bio terror attack.
11.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R)
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.
9.00 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30
Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia.
(R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.15 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Ml, R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – Julie McCrossin. (PGa)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (Ml, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.
8.20 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.
9.15 Close To Me. (Mals) Sasha comforts Jo with some exciting news.
10.00 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R)
10.50 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, R)
11.50 Smother. (Mal, R)
12.45 Road To Now. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (R) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch.
1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Men’s race. Highlights.
4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Women’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix.
Women’s race. Highlights. 5.30 The Italians. (R) 5.40 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (PG) Ray Martin sets out to find a rock formation.
9.00 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PG) A look at Jerusalem’s iconic monuments, from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Dome of the Rock.
10.05 Muhammad Ali. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 4.
12.05 24 Hours In Emergency: In The Wars. (Ma, R)
1.05 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R)
4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)
12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)
2.00 Football. VFL. Round 3.
Casey v Frankston.
5.00 Seven News At 5.
5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav, R) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated.
8.35 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life. (PGlns, R) A catch up with Kath and Kim, their husbands Kel and Brett, and Kim’s second best friend Sharon.
9.45 Born To Kill? Richard Cottingham – The Times Square Ripper. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Richard Cottingham.
10.45 Quantum Leap. (Mv)
11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, R)
12.45 The Rookie. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.
6.00 Easter Sunrise With Wesley Mission. (PG) 7.00
Sunday Footy Show. (PG)
Sunday. (PG) (PG, R) 2.00
3.00 RPA.
4.00 Space Invaders.
5.00 News: First At Five.
5.30 Postcards.
6.00
10.30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
1.55pm Football. Big Rivers Football League.
Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay.
3.15 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Wanderers. Replay. 4.25 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Darwin Buffaloes v St Mary’s. Replay.
5.40
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2009, Colombiana. (2011, MA15+) Late Programs.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.
9.15 Q+A. Public affairs program.
10.20 ABC Late News.
10.35 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (R)
12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 George Michael: Portrait Of An Artist. (M) A look at the life of George Michael.
9.15 24 Hours In Emergency: Family Ties. (Mal, R) A compilation of stories from King’s College Hospital, including that of a 62-year-old who fell off a roof.
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Reyka. (Premiere, MA15+av)
11.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R)
3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Show. Pre-game coverage of
upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.
Football. AFL. Round 4. Geelong v Hawthorn.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGl) Farmers search for love.
8.30 Miniseries: The Claremont Murders. (Mals) Part 1 of 2. Police investigate when three young women go missing in Claremont in the late ’90s.
10.25 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R) Presented by Gok Wan.
12.00 The Rookie. (Mav, R)
1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
1.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
9.10 RPA. mother from Orange is confronted with a life-changing diagnosis of abdominal cancer.
10.10 Footy
Tuesday, April 11
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Brooke Shields. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: Love And Race In South Africa. (R) Janice Peterson travels to South Africa.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
11.05 Manayek. (MA15+v)
12.00 Dignity. (Ma, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash and Remi fight over Eden.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Two farmers meet their love matches.
9.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.
10.15 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Shaun must work with Jared again.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News.
11.45 Police Custody USA. (Malv)
12.45 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Wednesday, April
The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program.
9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Premiere, Mls) The misadventures of three best mates.
9.35 QI. (Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
10.05 Staged. (Ml, R)
10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business.
(R) 11.00 Frayed. (Malsv, R) 11.50 Finding
Alice. (Final, Mls, R) 12.35 Science Of Drugs
With Richard Roxburgh. (Mad, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The participants battle hunger.
8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 2 of 3. Michael Palin continues his journey into the heart of Iraq, arriving in Kirkuk.
9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) David Stirling ruminates on Jock Lewes’ idea of parachuting units of men into the desert.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Furia. (Malv)
12.00 Miniseries: The Sister. (Mal, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree cannot handle the heat with Remi.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) The farmstays are underway.
9.05 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
10.05 To Be Advised.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Michael Kanaan – Shoot To Kill. (MA15+v, R)
12.45 Filthy Rich. (Mav, R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.
8.50 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen Ocean. (PGa) Takes a look at the Arctic Ocean, as after four months of winter darkness the sun returns.
10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
11.25 Court Cam. (Mlv)
11.50 Suspect Number 1. (Mlv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The latest celebrity to join camp in the African wilds faces off in a massive trial.
9.00 NCIS. (Mav) The team works to solve the murder of a marine private who was helping an Afghan refugee.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.00 CBS Mornings.
4.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. England v Australia.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Hamish Blake.
8.50 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Australians become travel critics, taking off on a Greek Island-hopping holiday, starting in Athens.
9.50 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.50 Nine News Late.
11.20 See No Evil. (Ma)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.
9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a)
A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola.
10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) Sharon receives life-changing news.
11.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull’s surgeon is sued for malpractice.
12.00 The Project. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
12.10 Ordinary Joe. (Ma) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Seniors Loving Life!
Overcome the challenge of stairs by future-proofing your home
STAIRS are the most common place for accidents to occur in the home and falls from stairs can have serious consequences.
Faced with this challenge, many people feel their only choice is to move to a single-level home.
If you are going to enjoy your retirement, then you need to address the issue of the stairs; whether it is carrying groceries or wood upstairs, struggling to walk down them yourself, or whether friends and family find them so hard to navigate that they no longer visit.
However when you go to look for single-storey homes, you may find that they are rare or expensive or just do not have the view. And besides, why lose all that money moving if you can stay safely in your home?
Australian RESiLIFT® inventor, Peter van Emmerik, conceived the first ‘through-floor’ residential lift because he wanted to empower people to stay in their home as they aged. He wanted to design a lift that was able to be installed into existing homes at an affordable price.
Peter’s award-winning lift has been replicated across the globe. His ground-breaking shaftless design was patented and has been the inspiration for many residential elevators.
“I designed this lift so people could stay safely in the home they love,” says Peter. “It saves time, effort and money that would otherwise be wasted moving home. It also removes the emotional anguish of being uprooted from your family home.” Without a doubt, installing a RESiLIFT® enables people to stay in their two storey or split-level home without the limitations and dangers of stairs.
“It’s such a relief! Now I know we can stay in our home! We love it!” says Margot Ling who installed a RESiLIFT® a few years ago. She said, “We love the area, we love living here, why would we move?!”
RESiLIFT® is not only an affordable solution, it’s a smart choice. The RESiLIFT® can be retrofitted into existing homes with minimal hassle. It can also be
easily installed in new builds. Many people on the Peninsula install the RESiLIFT® in their holiday houses as they prepare for their sea change. Despite its very small footprint, RESiLIFT® still fits two people. There are three different sizes available, some models can accommodate walkers and even wheelchairs.
RESiLIFT® has truly been a ‘life-saver’ in many people’s homes. With the potential upheaval of an unexpected diagnosis, injury or surgery, it’s good to know that at least the challenge of stairs is removed. One customer initially installed the lift for when their elderly parent visited, but it later helped when their grandchild developed mobility issues. For many customers who are still agile and mobile, the lift may just be
used for carrying loads of washing, suitcases or groceries. This is much safer than carrying these items on the stairs and will help them stay fit enough to enjoy the rest of their retirement.
Installing a residential lift in your home is enables you to stay in the home your love.
For more information, videos and testimonials visit www.resilift.com.au.
“There
just nothing like being surrounded by good people”
Your local aged care and disability provider
ANNECTO is a not-for-profit aged care and disability provider. We offer individualised support services that help you address your needs and achieve your goals so that you can live the life you want.
Our diverse range of staff is expert in providing support that suits you, giving you the confidence and flexibility to make the most of your aged care and disability services and funding.
How does Annecto offer support?
At Annecto, we believe that every story matters, we want to help you achieve what’s best for you. We find that the best way to provide services to you is by listening and working with you, your family and your community.
The relationships we build are based on close collaboration and shared experiences between you, your community and our organisation. We listen, respect, and celebrate the human rights of all individuals and their choices, hopes and dreams.
What services can I get from Annecto?
We offer a wide range of services as part of your aged care package.
• Home and personal supports:
• Services to support you in your day-to-day chores, including support around the house, cleaning and gardening.
• Social and community connections:
• We will support you to see your friends or family, learn something new, or simply assist you with things to support you to live your life.
• Independent living products:
health professional. Whether it’s a podiatrist consultation or a chat with a nurse, we can connect you to the right person.
• Technology support:
• We can provide support for you to get the right technology for your goals, and learn
What aged care funding is available at Annecto?
Depending on your personal circumstances, there is a range of aged care funding options available to fund your support services. There are a few factors in understanding
2. Self-funded
• My Support
3. A combination of both
We can support you in navigating through the process of understanding what financial support is available to you and how you can apply to
Superbly crafted retirement living
INSPIRED by some of Australia’s most celebrated, heritage-listed retirement properties, Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is designed to be both beautiful and practical. With gardens and walking paths arranged around the beautifully appointed clubhouse, its pedestrian-friendly village layout connects residents to friends and neighbours, and to the village’s social hub. You’ll revel in the benefits of smartly designed one- and two-bedroom villas in a keyless swipe-to-enter gated community set among stunningly landscaped gardens. The Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village delivers retirement living at its best.
Whether it be a craft morning, a game of indoor bowls, darts, billiards or simply enjoying a movie or sports event on our big screen. Tone up in the gym, while away hours in the potting shed and raised vegetable gardens or simply relax with a book from the library.
with other residents over a
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in the community centre or get creative with those who share similar interests.
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Your hearing questions answered
Are there ever very simple solutions to hearing loss?
Cathryn: Yes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be caused by ear wax blocking the canal.
What brand of hearing aids to you recommend?
Do you have rules that you live by when treating patients?
Is it important for patients to see an audiologist if they think they may be having difficulties hearing?
Stacey: Yes, if you are starting to notice difficulties it’s important to have a full hearing test. We don’t just test which sounds you can hear, we also check how clearly you can understand speech, in quiet and in background noise.
Some common indications that you may have a hearing loss are:
• Turning the TV up
• Frequently asking for repeats
• Not being able to hear properly on the telephone
• Difficulty in noisy situations such as restaurants
• Missing out on important parts of the conversation
Often your partner or a close family member may be the first person to notice that you are having difficulty hearing.
It is true that a lot of patients don’t actually need hearing aids?
Cathryn: Yes. Probably 40 percent of those that we see do choose to get hearing aids. Some people have a little bit of hearing loss that we just need to talk about, and continue to monitor.
Are there steps people who aren’t ready for hearing aids can do to help combat hearing loss?
Stacey: Yes. Pick a seat in a restaurant where you can see the faces of the people that you are taking to. This can make it easier to follow what they are saying. With the television, if you’re not ready for hearing aids, we can get a set of cordless headphones. These can be one of the best options for hearing the TV clearly.
If someone needs a hearing aid, should they always choose the most expensive, top-of-theline model?
Stacey: Most people don’t need the most expensive hearing aids, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. It really is patient specific. You don’t always need the absolute top-of the-line hearing aid technology, if the features that you need are available in something less expensive.
Cathryn: At Chelsea Hearing, we always offer you a range of options, and it is up to you to choose something that you are comfortable with. You should never feel pressured to proceed with hearing aids that you don’t feel ready for.
Are smaller hearing aids more expensive?
Stacey: Generally, the style of the hearing aid does not have very much impact on the price. There are very good, small hearing aids available at all price points. Larger hearing aids are not necessarily less expensive either. The good news is that the very small, comfortable hearing aids are suitable for most people these days.
How much do hearing aids cost?
Stacey: Most people who are on a Centrelink pension (such as an age pension or a disability pension) are eligible for the Hearing Services Program. This enables them to choose from a range of hearing aids that are fully subsidised. These hearing aids have improved significantly over the past few years, and a lot of people are pleasantly surprised at how natural they sound, and how small and comfortable they can be. Pensioners can also choose to contribute to more expensive hearing aids if they wish.
For people who are not eligible for the Hearing Services Program, hearing aids typically start at $2,700 for a pair.
Cathryn: Chelsea Hearing is an independent clinic. We fit hearing aids from all of the major manufacturers. Our recommendations are made after we have tested your hearing, looked in your ears, and had a discussion about the things that you want to hear well. We also take the time to consider your preference for style and size of the hearing aids, as well as your budget. We will recommend the most appropriate hearing aids for you, and we will always give you a range of options to choose from.
What is your philosophy on health care?
Cathryn: If I wouldn’t do it for my Mum or Dad, I don’t do it for a patient. When I’m making recommendations for a patient, I think “if this was my mum or dad, with this hearing loss, and these difficulties, would I be making the same recommendations?”. If the answer is “yes”, then I know I’m doing my best for a patient.
What does the relationship you have with your patients mean to you?
Stacey: The patient comes first. The patient is your customer and you want to help them hear as well as possible. To know that we are helping that person to hear is just rewarding.
What is one thing about your job that really sticks out in a positive way?
Stacey: It’s really nice to be able to make a difference for people. Often the partner of the person with a hearing loss may have been repeating themselves and having to speak louder for years. When we help with a hearing loss (often with hearing aids) it’s often the family members who notice the benefit first. They may notice that they don’t have to repeat things as much, and they don’t get so tired from speaking loudly all day. It can make a difference for the whole family.
Cathryn: My number one rule is to take things at the right pace of the individual patient. Some people come in here, and they know they want to get hearing aids and they want to get it all happening as quickly as possible. Other people come in, and they are having some difficulties hearing, but they don’t know if they have a hearing loss. They may need a little bit more time to understand their hearing loss, and the options available.
It doesn’t help anyone to push someone in to getting hearing aids before they are ready for them, or to pressure someone to purchase hearing aids that cost more than they are comfortable with. Sometimes the best thing to do is explain what’s causing the problem, and what solutions are available. It can also be helpful to bring your partner or a close family member to your appointment with you.
Frankston school picnic a children’s treat
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
AT the close of last year the school children were promised “the best of picnics and sports,” as a reward for a good year’s work and especially for their success in gaining merit and qualifying certificates, and right well was the promise honored, for last Thursday will long be remembered as a day of days.
This fine result was due to perfect organisation by the staff, and a hard-working committee of ladies of exceptional ability, backed up by generous donations from the parents and child-loving friends.
The contest, began at 10 o’clock and continued through the day with breaks at 11.30 for lunch and races; 2.30 for ice creams and a first-class Punch and Judy show, by “Millar”; 4 o’clock for tea; 5.30 for lollies, grapes, apples, etc., and at 6 o’clock for a nut scramble.
In addition to prizes won every child received a gift.
A commendable feature of the day was the precision with which each child knew, and kept, its allotted seat, under the generous shade of the pine trees, during the distribution of the foods at the several sittings.
Evidently a rehearsal had taken place the day before.
At the close the head master, Mr. Jennings, publicly thanked Mrs. Rogerson, Mrs. Amor, Mrs. Evans and the committee for their hard work, the superior quality of the food provided and their fine organisation.
He also thanked Mr. Lind, who had so ably helped him in the sports from early morning to the end.
The children then gave such ringing
cheers for their benefactor as must have wide-opened the eyes of the startled owls in the pines.
Two important events have yet to be contested – the swimming championship for boys and girls. For the former, Mrs. Amor has presented a watch, and for the latter a gold medal has been given by Mr. Lind. ***
THE first ball of the season was given by the Hastings Football Club in the Public Hall at Hastings on Monday evening.
The event was splendidly organised by the club’s secretary, Mr. H. Haddock, and its members, and the result fully justified the pains taken.
A record crowd attended, so that by 10 o’clock the floor was fully taken up by couples whose only concern in life seemed to be “On with the dance!”
It was a gay scene, and old and young were equally happy, as oldtime dances followed the modern jazz.
The floor was in splendid condition, and non-dancers standing round the doors, as they listened to Miss Romeo, the pianist, regretted longingly the neglect of their education in their early youth.
The streamer and confetti dance completed the scene of gaiety. A good supper and ice cream followed, allowing for a breathing space to prepare for the latter half of the programme, which was carried to 3 o’clock in the morning.
Mr. Arthur Howell, as master of ceremonies, kept a tight rein on each dance, even the waltzing competition not escaping comment.
Such control as this must lead to a
much improved standard of dancing. The winners of the waltzing competition were Miss D. Stanford and Mr. Cooage.
The one-step competition went to Miss R. Stanford and Mr. Martinoja.
In stating that the takings for the night were over £22, Mr. Haddock wished specially to mention the attendance rendered by the ladies. ***
AN application from Mr. Norman Clements read at the Council meeting today brought up the question as to whether Wells Street should be considered as a residential or a business street.
Mr. Clements owns a 60ft. allotment in Wells Street, on which is erected a cottage. He asked permission to subdivide the allotment into two blocks of 30ft. each, as he had a prospective purchaser of the vacant portion who was desirous of erecting a lock-up shop on the block.
Cr. Longmuir favored nothing less than 40ft. There was plenty of land in Frankston.
Cr. Alden: You will find lock-up shops in Bourke Street with a frontage of only 10ft.
Cr. Mason considered that Wells Street should be considered as a business street, and he moved that Mr. Clements’ application be granted. Seconded by Cr. May and carried. ***
THE attention of the Country Roads Board is to be drawn to the sharp turn at Strahan’s corner, on the Pt. Nepean Road, near Mornington, as several motoring mishaps have occurred there in recent years.
The traffic on the road is heavy, and
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***
CLAUDE Parsons, of Mornington, met with a peculiar accident by falling upon a darning needle, which entered his stomach and placed him in a critical condition.
Dr. E. J. Somers had to operate to remove the needle.
Parsons was walking from one room to another with the needle in his hand, and tripped and fell upon it.
***
THE Prime Minister (Mr Bruce), who has been on a visit to Sydney, where he was accorded a great reception, returned to Melbourne on Thursday.
He will officially declare the Mount Eliza public hall open tomorrow, at which gathering there is expected to be a large attendance.
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MISS Lena Werner, of Frankston, sailed by the Omar for Europe today, sailing via Colombo, Egypt, Naples, Toulon, Gibraltar and Plymouth.
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“THE Standard” Delayed – Owing to a slight mechanical trouble in the intertype machine, which could not be repaired until this morning, owing to the holidays, the publication of this paper has been seriously hindered today.
With a little effort, however, we have been able to keep faith with our readers, though two pages less than usual.
***
TWO boys, 14 years of age, named George Steele and Matthew Madden, of Camberwell, who were staying at Mount Martha, had a narrow escape from drowning.
They went out to sea in a boat, which they took from the beach, and were soon lost to sight.
A fisherman (Mr. Whitehead) made a search for them, and it was with considerable difficulty that he took the boys from the boat in a heavy sea. ***
E. T. BYRON, formerly amateur champion of New South Wales, and subsequently a professional rider in America, who, competed at the Frankston sports on Monday last has challenged Ken Ross over five miles at the Exhibition tomorrow night. Byron is hopeful of succeeding where Jack Fitzgerald and Harris Horder have failed. ***
MR. Mason, of the Corowa “Free Press,” one of the principal newspapers in the Riverina, has been spending a short holiday at Frankston with his brother, Cr. W. P. Mason, J.P. ***
THE Frankston Pictures Co. Ltd. will present Dorothy Dalton, supported by Milton Sills, in “The Woman That Walked Alone” at Saturday’s pictures. In addition to an Arrow comedy, featuring Eddie Barry and Vera Reynolds, Justine Johnstone will be starred in “A Plaything of Broadway.” ***
THE Gippsland & Northern Cooperative Co. will conduct a clearing sale on Mr. J. Finch’s property at Seaford on Thursday next.
The list includes 120 cattle (including 30 milking cows), 300 sheep, 9 horses, and general farming plant. ***
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 & 6 Apr 1923
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CHELSEA MORDIALLOC MENTONE NEWS
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Serious injury halts opening round clash
MPNFL
By Brodie CowburnDIVISION ONE
LANGWARRIN received a harsh introduction to the top division last Saturday.
Division one premiers Frankston
YCW played Langwarrin at Lloyd Park. Langwarrin went all of 2022 without defeat, but faced a significant challenge in the Stonecats in their 2023 season opener.
Frankston YCW put Langwarrin to the sword. The Kangaroos only kicked five goals all day, and were defeated 5.7 (37) to 14.13 (97).
Josh Patullo and Christian Tsiampas both kicked four goals for the Stonecats. Luca Goonan also impressed. Some poor goalkicking saved Pines from a huge defeat against Mt Eliza last Saturday.
Mt Eliza led Pines by a goal at halftime. The Redlegs piled on the pressure in the second half, but failed to make the Pythons pay on the scoreboard.
Mt Eliza kicked 5.20 (50) for the afternoon. Although it should have been by more they still managed to defeat Pines, who scored just 3.4 (22).
A fast start secured Frankston Bombers a good win over Bonbeach in their
season opener.
The Bombers booted six goals to two in a first-quarter blitz. Bonbeach wasn't able to get back in the contest.
The Bombers kept the Sharks at arm’s reach, and eventually ran out 9.7 (61) to 14.9 (93) winners.
Khan Haretuku and Lachlan Robinson scored three goals each for the victors. Harrison Prior was named best on ground.
DIVISION TWO
A SERIOUS injury forced the season opener between Karingal and Mornngton to be abandoned last Saturday.
Play was halted in the second quarter after a serious injury to Bulls player Reuben Hanson.
Karingal shared an update on Hanson after the game. He was taken to hospital by ambulance, and was diagnosed with a broken collarbone. He avoided any other major damage.
The club says Hanson is expected to miss up to eight weeks.
Devon Meadows sent a statement to the rest of the competition with a big win over Pearcedale on Saturday.
It was a dream start to the season for Devon Meadows. They debuted star signing Paddy Ryder in front of their home crowd, and dispatched Pearce-
dale with ease.
Pearcedale, who welcomed former Collingwood and Brisbane Lions star Dayne Beams to the side for the first time, didn’t score a goal until after three-quarter-time. They ended up succumbing to a comprehensive 14.15 (99) to 5.7 (37) defeat.
Dean Kent was among Devon Meadows’ best. Ryder also played well. Hastings also secured a comfortable win to start their 2023 season in style. They defeated Seaford by 53 points14.10 (94) to 5.11 (41).
Crib Point had a good day at home on Saturday. They overcame a poor start to upset Somerville.
The Magpies scored just one behind during a cagey opening quarter. They scored five goals in the second quarter to get back on top. Wayward kicking ended up costing Somerville. They scored one goal and six behinds in the final term.
Crib Point emerged from the hardfought contest victorious - 10.6 (66) to 6.13 (49). Warwick Miller booted four goals for Crib Point. Round one concludes this Friday. Chelsea hosts Edithvale-Aspendale, and Tyabb will host Rye.
Spivey seals Mentone victory
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzieA MARCUS Spivey strike was enough for Mentone to emerge victorious in Saturday’s local derby against State 5 rival Seaford United.
Mentone’s talismanic scorer hit the target in the 17th minute after a move that typifies his team’s style under head coach Jason Grieve.
When Mentone wins possession its great strength is its ability to go forward quickly.
Spivey, Tyler Pollard and Frankie Varsamis form a combination of finishing, guile and pace and the decisive move on Saturday was set up by Pollard who was on the end of a long ball from Zaidan Allie on the left.
Pollard rolled the ball into the path of Spivey on the right and he gave Seaford keeper Bailey Caulfield no chance with a low strike from inside the area.
The home team’s custodian was deputising for injured number one Hayden Hicks who was one of eight first teamers missing through injury or unavailability.
While Varsamis was taunting and teasing opponents down the left his Seaford counterpart Andrew Packer was making life hard for Mentone’s defence but the home team’s inability to land a knockout blow on its opponent proved the difference on the day.
In NPL2 Langwarrin lost its second game of the season when it went down 2-1 to Preston Lions in front of a large crowd at Lawton Park last weekend.
The home side led at half-time thanks to a dreadful clearance from Preston keeper Sebastian Matosevic which was met first time by Langy captain Rogan McGeorge whose pass enabled Lenny Gregory to turn and slot home from close range.
Langy keeper James Burgess was put to the test in the second half and made some fine saves but he was powerless to stop Preston equalising in the 73rd minute.
An excellent reverse pass from John Roberts set up overlapping Dalibor Markovic on the left of the area and he squared the ball across the face of goal for a Jordan Figon tap-in.
And Figon’s second in the 83rd minute settled the issue.
He outmuscled Lucas Portelli on the left of the area then turned and from a one-on-one with Burgess struck the ball inside the far post.
In State 1 Mornington made it backto-back wins with Friday night’s 3-1
home success over Bentleigh United Cobras.
A first half double from star striker Rory Currie gave the Seagulls a 2-1 half-time lead and Mehdi Sarwari struck home the third goal after a couple of blocked attempts inside the area in the 74th minute.
In State 2 Skye United scored its first win of the season with a 1-0 away result against Brandon Park.
Skye keeper Jonathan Crook made a series of fine saves in the first half while defenders Alex Van Heerwarden and Brett Heskins also contributed to the clean sheet.
Skye had a mountain to climb when striker Leo McLeod was sent off in the 69th minute but against the run of play Mark O’Connor’s cross in the 87th minute was headed home by Heskins for the winner.
Peninsula Strikers went down 3-1 to Mazenod at Centenary Park on Saturday.
The visitors struck seconds into the contest after Ahmad Tabbara turned the ball over and Jamie Mammino thumped it home.
A Calvin Delaney error in the 7th minute saw Mazenod increase its lead as Jeremy Alleaume broke through and made no mistake from a one-on-one with Strikers keeper Ben
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Strikers spurned a series of chances – including a contentious first-half handball after Campbell Steedman had scored – but eventually broke through in the 61st minute with a superb Riley Anderton header from a pinpoint free-kick from Huss Chehimi.
But a Delaney own goal shortly after restored the visitors’ two-goal cushion.
Frankston Pines lost for the first time this season going down 2-0 away to Hampton East Brighton last weekend.
Pines gaffer Trevor Johnston gave a blunt assessment of his team’s display.
“We were really poor and didn’t deserve anything out of it,” he said.
In State 4 Somerville Eagles continued their fine start to the season with a 3-0 home win over Noble Park on Saturday.
Marcus Anastasiou opened the scoring early getting on the end of Ronnie Krishnan’s low cross from the right.
Tom Simmons’ brilliant strike in the 36th minute made it 2-0.
Somerville continued to create chances after the interval and was rewarded in the 85th minute when Tom
Mentone marksman: Marcus Spivey (left) puts Seaford defender Beau Sharpe under pressure at North Seaford Reserve on Saturday.
Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Simmons beat the offside trap and squared the ball to substitute Xavier Apela to tap into an open net.
It was Apela’s first senior goal and he had a day to remember scoring a hat-trick in the 8-1 reserves’ victory.
Chelsea had to settle for a point when it drew 1-1 at home to Lyndale United on Friday night.
Both goals came in the first half with Tim Koulouris putting Chelsea ahead in the 28th minute with a back post header from Adrian Pace’s corner.
The leveller came when Lyndale winger Anthony Zagami cut in and unleashed a shot that dipped and beat Chelsea keeper Tom Carter.
Lyndale’s Jaime Cerqueira was sent off for abusive language in the 64th minute but neither side could break the deadlock.
Baxter started the season with high hopes but after three games it remains winless and on Friday went down 5-0 away to White Star Dandenong.
In State 5 Rosebud stayed on top of the ladder thanks to a 3-0 win over Casey Panthers at Olympic Park on Saturday evening.
It’s a remarkable turnaround in the club’s fortunes given that it only won two games throughout last season.
Noah Musso’s hat-trick under-
pinned Saturday’s success and a fiery second half saw Rosebud’s Joe Donnelly and Casey Panthers’ captain Backtash Barakzoi both sent off.
Aspendale had a resounding 7-2 home win over Pakenham United last weekend while Mount Eliza lost 5-3 at home to Bunyip District.
Aspendale’s scorers were Gianluca Bozzo 2, Dom Paul 2, Kieran Hughes, Matthew Leggett and substitute Jarren Kilmartin.
Mount Eliza coach Bryce Ruthven was disappointed with the manner in which his side went 3-0 down in the first 19 minutes as well as the approach of the opposition.
“We cost ourselves the game conceding two average goals and giving away a penalty that was arguably one of the cleanest tackles I’ve seen in State 5 this season and was never a penalty,” Ruthven said.
“I thought our second half was excellent and showed what we’re about as a team but it's a learning curve for our young squad about how to manage State League football against sides that aren't interested in playing football.
“We have two new signings coming in this week and another after Easter so our squad will strengthen again before our next game after the bye and add quality State League experience to our side.”
Next weekend only NPL competitions will play league fixtures while State League clubs have a break over Easter.
However Mornington will contest its Australia Cup fourth preliminary round away tie against FC Clifton Hill on Saturday while Pines and Skye contest their respective ties on Wednesday this week.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
Saturday 8 April, 3pm: Dandenong City v Langwarrin, Frank Holohan Soccer Complex
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Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm: Frankston Pines v St Albans, Monterey Reserve Skye Utd v Glenroy Lions, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve
Saturday 8 April, 3pm: FC Clifton Hill v Mornington, Quarries Park
Easter Egg Hunt extravaganza.
A Clip Clop Club Day with Clyde will also welcome an egg-stra special floppyeared friend bringing along the MRC’s annual Easter Egg Hunt extravaganza.
Fun activities
The fun doesn’t stop after the egg hunt! Kids can relish in the day’s many ride, activation and entertainment offerings including a bubble artist, live DJ, face painting, cups and saucer ride and more.
Front Lawn
The lawn bar will be serving up refreshing soft drinks, as well as crisp sips for the adults, to help the chocolate go down with a host of nearby food trucks offering extra treats.
Rush For The Inaugural Easter Sprint
By Julian CookChocolate won’t be the only reason to run on Sunday with Mornington to host the first ever edition of the Mornington Peninsula News Group Easter Sprint over 1000m.
$27,000 in prize money is on offer for the short course specialists in the feature, a custom designed Catanach’s Jewellers trophy also going to the lucky winning connections.
The locals look likely to have a leading hope on Sunday with Rusheen targeting backto-back victories following his win here on March 21. The Toronado gelding is prepared by master trainer Tony Noonan and part-owned by Mornington Track manager Michael Suey.