Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 1 March 2023

Garden for Tash

TAM from Bunnings Keysborough and Chelsea SES controller Ron Fitch joined Tash Drake’s father Glenn and her brother Liam (L to R) to announce the creation of a garden in her memory. Picture: Supplied

Garden memorial for beloved volunteer

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A MEMORIAL garden will be built for a passionate SES volunteer who died aged just 27.

Last week marked one year since the tragic death of Natasha Drake. She died on 22 February last year after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Natasha Drake volunteered with the

Chelsea SES, the Starlight Foundation, and the Monash Children’s Hospital. She was also a talented book designer. A year on from Drake’s passing, her family and SES colleagues have announced that a memorial garden will be established in her memory. The garden will be just across from the new Chelsea SES homebase.

Chelsea SES member Phil Wall said the new garden will be “something of

Tash that will be there forever.”

“Tash Drake was such a treasured part of our team, and has been missed every day since her passing by all of us that knew her so well,” Wall said.

“We didn’t want to mark this anniversary with a sad story, that wasn’t Tash. She was always such a positive, happy person, so we thought we needed to mark the day with a positive and happy statement. We are announcing the

establishment of the Natasha Drake Memorial Garden that will become a reflection area for our members at the front of our new home.

“Thank you again to all involved and we can’t wait to see the finished garden. Rest peacefully Tash. You are missed and loved by us all every day.

Bunnings Keysborough will build the garden. Wall said that the Bunnings team was “thrilled to get

behind” the project.

“Bunnings have agreed to make this a Bunnings project and will be working with us to ensure the garden is low maintenance, but more importantly, reflecting the person that Tash was,” he said.

Drake’s father Glenn and her brother Liam, who travelled from London, announced the project with the Chelsea SES and Bunnings.

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New community panel forming

KINGSTON Council is forming a new community panel to consult with in the next two years.

An independent voice for the community

We are the only locally owned and operated community newspaper. We are dedicated to the belief that a strong community newspaper is essential to a strong community. We exist to serve residents, community groups and businesses and ask for their support in return.

Kingston, Represent will consist of 220 people. Business owners, community group founders, and residents will be invited to take part.

Panel members will provide feedback through online forums, take part in workshops, and will be paid an allowance for attendance at in-person events.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that council is “looking forward to working hand-in-hand with the collaborative engagement group to explore the opportunities and deep-dive into some of the challenges facing Kingston.”

“Kingston, Represent members have an exciting opportunity to help make our city an even better place to live, work and play,” he said. “Council is excited to launch Kingston, Represent,

which will see us partnering with our community and listening to a wide range of voices as we make key decisions. We invite you to register to represent your opinions, your experiences, your neighbourhood and your suburb.”

Registration closes on 27 March. To register interest in being part of Kingston, Represent visit sortitionfoundation.org/kingston_2023_represent

Free water safety lessons for Aboriginal kids

DERRIMUT Weelam Gathering Place in Mordialloc has organised free water safety lessons for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The program was run by Mordialloc Life Saving Club lifeguards. Students learned about ocean conditions and water safety.

Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place program officer Kalie Kent said the program was a success, and that another is planned for late March. “We’re extremely proud of the programs we design that focus on our community aspirations, connections to country and our culture,” Kent said.

“What an amazing opportunity this project has been for our children to learn about water safety in the elements of nature, as opposed to a classroom.”

Mordialloc Life Saving Club administrator Penny Rountree said “we have enjoyed working collaboratively with Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place to be able to offer an educational open water program to a group of their community members. We hope they enjoyed themselves and look forward to being able to offer more programs similar to this in the future.”

The lessons were for children aged between 8 and 17.

Grant funding from South East Water was used to fund the program. For more information visit southeastwater.com.au/grants

Grant for bay protection

THE state government is offering $1.4 million in grants to community groups and organisations who help protect Port Phillip.

Grants of up to $100,000 are available for large-scale projects which will protect the bay. Up to $25,000 is on offer for smaller projects.

Community groups, non-government organisations, research institutes, councils, schools, and youth groups are eligible to apply.

A statement from the state government’s Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action read “Port Phillip Bay faces a range of environmental pressures including the impacts of climate change and pollution, and these grants are open to groups who are tackling these critical issues. These grants support community groups in their important work to protect the beautiful environment and precious ecosystems of Port Phillip Bay now and into the future.”

“The bay’s diverse habitats, including sea grass meadows, rocky reefs and sandy beaches, provide essential breeding and nursery grounds for many species of marine wildlife.

“Projects previously funded by these grants include an initiative to train divers to carry out underwater weeding of invasive kelp, and a project to restore marginal farmland back to coastal wetlands at Swan Bay.”

Grant applications are open until 4 April. Visit marineandcoasts.vic.gov. au/grants/port-phillip-bay-fund to read more and apply.

JETT and Lila take swimming lessons from Mordialloc LSC lifeguards Jenna and Holy.

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Life savers celebrate second-place finish

MENTONE Life Saving Club was runner-up at last weekend’s Victorian Senior Championships organised by Life Saving Victoria.

The state championships were hosted over three days at Ocean Grove. 800 athletes from 25 clubs competed in swimming, board, ski, beach, rowing, and life saving events.

Mentone LSC finished second behind host club Ocean Grove SLSC.

Life Saving Victoria senior manager sport Chris Schleusener said the day was a great display of the state’s life saving abilities. “Victorian lifesavers are among some of the top lifesaving athletes in the nation, and it is incredible that the skills and comradery they put on display this weekend translate directly to lives saved in, on and around Victorian waterways,” he said.

“Lifesaving sport is truly unique and in addition to the training and dedication it takes to be a high performing athlete, these people are a driving force keeping communities safe between the flags and beyond.”

The Victorian Junior Championships will be held at Warrnambool between 10 and 12 March, and the Australian Championships will take place in Perth between 25 March and 2 April.

MENTONE life savers competing at the recent state championships.

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The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo

LOVE the Outdoors? Then The Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo is the place for you!

We have HUNDREDS of brands lined up, coming locally and from interstate.

This expo will see the return of some HUGE brand names, and for a first time ever, the Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo is staying OPEN on Monday!

Who Is At The Expo?

BIG names are returning! Come and check out the latest Caravans, Camper-vans, Campertrailers, Hybrid campers, 4X4’s and accessories, boating, fishing and everything in between. Better yet, there’ll also be retailer demonstrations along with plenty of food vendors. This is the one stop shop for every outdoor lifestyle and 4x4 enthusiast – don’t miss out.

What Can You Do?

Whether you’re an experienced caravaner or camper looking to upgrade, or a first timer testing the waters – there’s something for everyone at the Mornington Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo. With a wide range of industry leading exhibitors and friendly staff you’ll be able to come and have a chat about all things great outdoors. Even if you are investigating your options or want to learn more about Caravans and Campers (Hybrids too) – this is the place for you.

The Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo is running over March 10 – 13 at Mornington Racecourse. Where Is The Expo?

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Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Motorcyclist dies on Peninsula Link

A MAN is dead after crashing his motorbike on Peninsula Link last week.

The crash occurred at around 8pm on 22 February. Police say the motorcycle driver entered Peninsula Link from Eastlink, then lost control and crashed in Carrum Downs.

The driver died at the scene.

At least 54 people have died on Victorian roads this year. At the same time last year the road toll was 40.

Police are seeking dashcam footage or witnesses.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

Car theft arrests

NINE young people aged between 12 and 18 have been arrested over a series of car thefts across Melbourne’s south-east suburbs.

Police allege that the car thefts, as well as other property crime, occurred across Keysborough, Cheltenham, Clayton, Oakleigh, Dandenong, Toorak, Forest Hill, Malvern, and Narre Warren.

Four cars were allegedly stolen - two Volkswagens, a Porsche, and a Suzuki. They have been recovered.

The alleged crimes occurred between 11 February and 23 February.

Nine young people have been arrested. Police say they face 63 charges.

A 15-year-old boy from Frankston was

among those arrested. Also arrested by police was a 13-year old boy from Doveton, a 15-year-old Botanic Ridge boy, a 15-year-old Springvale South boy, a 12-year-old Doveton boy, a 15-year-old Pakenham boy, a 17-yearold Pakenham boy, an 18-year-old Doveton man, and a 15-year-old Catani boy. The Catani resident was released pending further enquiries.

Ring stolen

A WOMAN is wanted for stealing a ring from a jewellery store in Frankston.

Police allege the woman tried on a silver ring at the shop on 5 January, then left without attempting to pay.

In a statement, police say the offender is “female, aged in her early 40s with long dark hair”. She was wearing a dark green dress with a white shirt.

Police have released an image (below) of a woman they wish to speak to. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000

A WOMAN police wish to speak to about the theft of a silver ring. Picture: Supplied

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The Red Hill Show is nearly here

WITH excitement at fever pitch for the Red Hill Show scheduled for Saturday March 11th, 2023 we are thrilled to provide you with an overview of what is on offer!

A major focus will be on our Horticultural connections and we have made sure the Pioneers Pavilion is a ‘must see’ this year.

The Pavilion has a major makeover each year, and the area is transformed into a magical space to showcase the best of the best in fruit, vegetable and gorgeous florals. This year we have a new development with ‘Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill’ generously sponsoring a Best Exhibit Prize. The prize, valued at $1000 and includes an overnight stay, dinner and a delicious breakfast. We are thrilled to have their support. Visit the Horticultural Hangout Stage sponsored by 3MP and listen to experts in all things gardening.

As a new initiative, Red Hill Show Members are being asked to nominate their choice for the best exhibit and decide who wins that wonderful prize, and we wish everyone all the very best!!!!

In addition to that exciting opportunity, cash prizes and rosettes are on offer for the now famous Apple Pie Competition, the first ever Zucchini cake cook off and the Best Preserves in the Cooking Pavilion. Not only does the Cooking Pavilion smell delicious, the cakes and produce are mouth wateringly good to look at. Well worth a wander!

Our Art and Photography area has creativity leaping out from every entrant and we are again thrilled with the calibre of the entries we are receiving. Judging will have a tough time to deciding on prizes again this year and we thank Enchanted Adventure and Bendigo Bank Balnarring for their generous donation to the Junior

Competitions. Entries close on 6/03/2023.

The Mornington Produce Paddock will be in full swing at 8.30am so when you arrive you can grab a coffee, perhaps a snack and know that you are seeing some of the best local produce being showcased and available to purchase.

Please check the schedule so you do not miss some of the unique events such as the Dog Agility Competition, the Best Dressed Dog and the Dog most like its Owner comp! The Gum Boot Throw is on again (we love this Bata sponsored event!) and the novelty pony ring will be a major drawcard.

The Craft Section is another area that requires a visit! The Red Hill Op Shop is proudly sponsoring a recycling competition in craft, and the items being saved from landfill and being recycled, are truly inspiring!

Don’t forget to pre purchase your tickets for Showday! Highlights include the Woodchop incl. a Victorian Championship, cooking demonstration with Simone Watts of Barragunda plus presentation’s on the MP Paddock stage hosted by Richard Cornish, giant pumpkin weigh in plus much more!

Oh my goodness, the list seems endless…… make sure you can come and enjoy a day at the Show – you won’t be sorry!

Red Hill Show and Horticultural Society

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Labour Day Weekend

Embattled councillor faces fresh allegations

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes is facing more allegations of serious misconduct.

Hughes has defied an arbiter’s order to apologise to council staff for his handling of a petition last year. Arbiter Matthew Evans found that Hughes had failed to treat council staff with “dignity, fairness, objectivity, courtesy, and respect”. The deadline for the apology has passed, and Hughes has refused to say sorry.

Frankston councillors voted to apply for a councillor conduct panel at their 20 February meeting, alleging Hughes had engaged in “multiple acts of serious misconduct”. Hughes’ refusal to apologise, and a series of bizarre Facebook posts made last month which mentioned North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, were listed as reasons for the application (“Kim Jong-Un ‘helps restore democracy’” The News 6/2/23).

Hughes was serving a suspension and was absent from the chamber when the vote to apply for the conduct panel was taken. He is already expected to face a councillor conduct panel later this year to defend a separate serious misconduct allegation.

The petition which sparked the latest issue was from residents on Ozone Avenue. In a new social media post made on 21 February, Hughes doubled down on his decision not to apologise to council staff. He wrote “apologising to a council that acts as unethically and disrespectfully towards Frankston residents, whether they be in Seaford, Langwarrin or beyond, is entirely unacceptable.”

“I recognise the seriousness [of] my decision. Failure to apologise will lead to further legal action, a guaranteed suspension and possible dismissal from council,” Hughes wrote. “While I will not say sorry to council I will apologise to you, the residents of Frankston, for the relentless development that is destroying the livability of

Frankston. Frankston has the potential to be the premier city on the bay. Instead we have congestion from non-stop townhouse development, crumbling roads, nature reserves bulldozed and a CBD that resembles Pripyat (Chernobyl) circa 1986, all while you pay the highest rates in the bayside region.”

Earlier this year an arbiter found that Hughes had breached council’s code of conduct four times (“Councillor served with second suspension” The News 31/1/23). Hughes was suspended for one calendar month, effective from 31 January.

Councillor Kris Bolam told the 20 February meeting that Hughes’ social media activity and lack of apology to council staff “is something we should take very seriously”.

“What we are seeing right now throughout the world is the rise of the uninformed voter. What I mean by that is people nowadays aren’t reading their local papers, and they’re not reading reputable media sources. They’re getting their information off social media websites where there isn’t any editorial oversight, and they’re getting their comments and knowledge from unvetted sources,” Bolam said. “When an elected representative spreads misinformation and perpetuates misinformation, I take that even more seriously.”

Frankston Council CEO Phil Cantillon has confirmed that council has “appointed mayor Nathan Conroy to be its representative in respect of the application and authorised mayor Nathan Conroy to finalise and submit the application.”

In relation to the separate ongoing councillor conduct panel application made against Steven Hughes, Cantillon said the matter “is proceeding”.

“It is a confidential matter and there is no further comment,” he said.

Hughes was also suspended for a month in 2021 after the conclusion of a separate arbitration process - Hughes’ social media posts comparing council’s local laws to those found in North Korea landed him in hot water.

Hughes was contacted for comment.

Kinder debate turns fiery

THE deputy mayor was kicked out of the room by the mayor during a debate about the future of Long Street Reserve at last week’s Frankston Council meeting.

In October last year, Frankston councillors unanimously voted behind closed doors to make Long Street Reserve in Langwarrin their preferred site for a new kindergarten. The public revelation of those plans sparked backlash - a petition with 1751 signatures opposing the proposal has been handed to council.

Consultation is now underway, with residents being offered a say on two different designs for the site. At a public meeting on Monday, 20 February, the matter came before Frankston Council again. By the end of the debate the mayor Nathan Conroy had booted deputy mayor Liam Hughes from the chamber.

port will include “both comments on the design options and the range of other feedback generated not related to design.” The report will also detail future amenity improvements to the reserve.

“Having gone out with a narrow community engagement, we have actually heard a lot more feedback about the whole issue,” Baker said. “There are a lot of ‘why’ questions, and I think it’s only right and proper that we listen to those and we hear those and we respond to those as part of this consultation process.”

Ultimately, the remaining councillors in the room voted in favour of Baker’s alternate. The approved motion also authorises the release of more information on the project, and ensures that councillors will receive a report on the engagement findings no later than June.

RACERS at the inaugural Duck Derby. Picture: Supplied

Rubber ducks race down creek

MORE than $6000 was raised for local community groups at a rubber duck race in Frankston earlier this month.

The inaugural Duck Derby was organised by Rotary Peninsula 2.0. A little more than 600 rubber ducks were sent into Kananook Creek to race.

Peninsula Rotary 2.0 president Richard Jones said that the event was a great success. “Enthusiastically supported by members of Frankston High’s Interactors, the Sweaty Ducks Peninsula 2.0

raised over $6000 to be distributed to local groups involved in the environment and activities around the waterfront and bay including Aware Animal Rescue, Dolphin Research Centre, Beach Patrol 3199, Mornington Peninsula Triathletics Club, Frankston Scouts – who provided support on the creek on the day – and Frankston Life Saving Club,” he said.

“Thank you to everybody who supported this event, buying tickets for

ducks and supporting local groups and businesses.”

The first place winner was owned by 8-year-old Mack, who won a $1000 voucher to Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. $200 and $100 Village Cinemas vouchers were awarded to second-place Lily and third-place Pippa. Vouchers to restaurants and cafes were handed to other top performers.

The race was sponsored by Urban DC and Harbour Frankston.

The public gallery featured many residents who oppose the kinder plans. They vocally disrupted councillors on multiple occasions. Hughes was removed from the room after interrupting the mayor to call the debate “ridiculous”.

Hughes had publicly declared his intention to move an alternate motion to cease consultation and consider different options, but he did not get the opportunity. A separate alternate motion was moved by councillor Sue Baker before Hughes moved his - its approval meant that Hughes could not debate his proposal.

Sue Baker’s alternate motion increased the scope of the report councillors will receive on the kinder plan after community engagement closes. The alternate motion read that the re-

Hughes urged councillors to reject Baker’s alternate and consider his instead. “What I was going to present tonight (...) is the answer that all the residents have been asking for. This answer is supported by a 1751 signature petition, that’s the consultation you need,” he said.

Hughes, who did not oppose nominating Long Street Reserve as the preferred site for a new kindergarten when the confidential vote was taken last year, said “that reserve is the most beautiful little reserve I’ve ever been to.”

Hughes was contacted for comment

The matter will come back before council before any construction proceeds.

To make a submission on the plans visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/ early-years-infrastructure/new-kindergarten-langwarrin. Consultation closes 26 March.

AN image posted by Frankston councillor Steven Hughes on Facebook on 21 February. He described himself as an “outlaw-on-the-run” in the lengthy post. Picture: Supplied

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY CALL THE MIDWIFE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

In good news for Call the Midwife fans the BBC renewing the long-running period drama for three more seasons. In typical fashion, the beloved show’s producers deliver plenty of drama as season 11 wraps up tonight. The convent faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar. Trixie (Helen George, left) and Matthew (Olly Rix) agonise over their wedding plans, while Lucille (Leonie Elliott) and Cyril (Zephryn Taitte) face their biggest test yet.

FRIDAY

THE PROPOSITION

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

MONDAY WOULD I LIE TO YOU? AUSTRALIA

TEN, 8.40pm

SUNDAY

VERA

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Devoted fans of this long-running detective drama can breathe a sigh of relief – no-nonsense sleuth DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) will return for at least one more instalment after this latest four-episode run wraps up next week. In tonight’s penultimate episode of season 12, simply titled “Blue”, Vera gets her teeth stuck into another baffling mystery when a second-generation police officer is found dead floating in a park lake.

Thursday, March 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG) Part 1 of 5.

9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Berlin. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Girl Like You. (Mals, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. Part 1 of 2.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: We The People. (PG) Explores presidential decision-making in the face of the turning points for many American citizens.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 5 of 5.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Madls, R)

The first full screenplay from the dark prince of Aussie music, Nick Cave, is a western set in 1880s colonial Australia. It focuses on Charlie (Guy Pearce), a man torn between the loyalty of two brothers. Along for the bloody ride are Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, David Wenham and John Hurt. Directed by John Hillcoat (Ghosts … of the Civil Dead), it’s utterly uncompromising and one of the best Australian films for some time.

Chrissie Swan hosts this endlessly entertaining local take on the hitt UK panel show, in which two teams try to outwit each other with outlandish anecdotes that may or may not be true. It’s then left up to the studio audience and viewers at home to try and sort the facts from the fibs. Team captains Charlie Pickering and Frank Woodley guide competitors as each hilarious story is meticulously picked apart through a series of probing questions until the truth (or lie) is finally revealed. Tonight’s guests include performer Em Rusciano, comedian Mel Buttle, actor Josh Lawson and retired politician Christopher Pyne.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Ziggy delivers Gabe a bitter pill to swallow.

8.30 Code 1: The Essendon Plane Crash. (M) Takes a look at the Essendon plane crash that occurred in February 2017.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Holding Pattern. (PGal) Investigators delve into the mystery behind the 2016 crash of Flydubai Flight 981.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm.

9.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.

10.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.10 A+E After Dark. (Malm, R)

12.05 Council Of Dads. (PGa)

1.00 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

comedy routines from Iliza Shlesinger, Chelsea Handler, Katherine Ryan and Jimmy O Yang.

12.10 Q+A. (R)

1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

11.45 The Eagle. (MA15+av, R)

12.15 MOVIE: Upgrade. (2018, MA15+av, R) Logan Marshall-Green.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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, March 3

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis tours an expert’s vegie patch. Jane Edmanson cultivates autumn colour.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. A grisly discovery in a College garden raises suspicion among a celebrated Oxford orchestra, but when a second tragedy hits, this time within their ranks, Endeavour discovers a story the would sooner forget.

10.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R)

12.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Danger Ahead. Takes a look at shipwrecks.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Devon. (PG, R) Rob Bell discovers the now-abandoned lines that unlocked the wild coastline of north Devon.

9.25 Royal Autopsy. Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.25 Romulus. (MA15+sv, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, March 4

6.25 Better Date Than Never.

(Final, PG, R) Dianne’s first date continues.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG) Nonnatus House faces its darkest day after a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar.

8.35 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) As the Larkins prepare for Christmas, the village faces a rash of burglaries.

9.40 Traces. (Mal, R) A lab assistant attending a forensic course discovers that a fictitious case study has a link to her past.

10.30 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (Premiere) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event 1. Final. Highlights. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents Championships. Highlights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Mekong River. (PG) Narrated by Robert Lindsay.

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) Part 1 of 4.

9.25 Inside Windsor Castle: Four Divorces And A Fire. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Premiere, MA15+as)

11.10 UFOs. (PGa)

2.30 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.30 MOVIE: Hacksaw Ridge. (2016, MA15+v, R) Based on a true story. A conscientious objector, who worked as a medic on the frontlines of World War II without ever firing a shot or even carrying a gun, wins the US Medal of Honor. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn.

11.15 MOVIE: Point Of No Return. (1993, Mlsv, R) A murderer becomes an assassin. Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne.

1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG) Vets fear a dog has swallowed a shark tooth.

8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here

We Go Again. (2018, PGs, R) A young woman prepares to reopen her family hotel, while learning more about the life of her late mother. Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Lily James.

10.40 MOVIE: Footloose. (1984, Mlv, R) Kevin Bacon.

12.40 The First 48. (Mav, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (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. Hosted by comedian Graham Norton.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Australian Guineas Day and Randwick Guineas Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Immigration officers pull aside an Ecuadorian.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows the men and women who protect New Zealand’s borders from drugs, weapons, pests and diseases.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+v, R) Having been declared excommunicado by the High Table, John Wick is pursued by a host of killers. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne.

11.10 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, Mlv, R) Clint Eastwood.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

2.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 The Hotel Inspector. 5.00 Horse Racing. Australian Guineas Day and Randwick Guineas Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 The Pet Rescuers.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal)

The team transforms a townhouse.

8.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story from a faded notebook to a woman with Alzheimer’s disease.

Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.

11.00 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016, PGals, R) Benjamin Walker.

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) Lifeguards investigate a floating object.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates a shootout.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When an American vintner is shot and killed on his wine estate in France, the Fly Team must determine if the region’s local protest group with a history of violence against foreigners is to blame.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Parker is the victim of identity theft.

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Helping Hands. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 The Baron. 11.10 MOVIE: The Sleeping Tiger. (1954, PG) 1pm MOVIE:

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGn, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening

Australia. (R) 2.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG, R) 3.30 Victoria. (Final, PG, R) 4.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.10 Joanna

Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) Florence returns to Saint-Marie.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Final, Ma) Part 3 of 3.

10.50 Queerstralia: The Law. (Malns, R)

11.50 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.35 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.35 Victoria. (Final, PG, R)

2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG)

12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Cycling.

UCI Women’s World Tour. Strade Bianche

Women. Highlights. 5.00 Surf Life Saving.

Australian Interstate C’ships. Highlights. 5.30

The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ancient Egypt By Train: The Temples. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 Chernobyl: The New Evidence: Situation Critical. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 Castles: Secrets,

Monday, March 6

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 Vera. (Ma, R) 1.10 Parliament Question

Time. 2.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 2.55 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Planet Reef: Protecting Megamouths. (PG)

8.30 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Aftermath. (Final, MA15+) Former Playmates share their experiences.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. From Geelong,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Peter Bol. (PG)

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Manhunt: The Porsche Kid. (Malv, R) A look at police manhunts.

11.00 Born To Kill? Beverley Allitt. (MA15+) A look at the case of Beverly Allitt.

12.00 MOVIE: Doomsday Man. (2000, Mav, R) James Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGals)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Million Dollar Mystery. (Mv, R) A look at the case of Revelle Balmain.

11.15 The First 48. (Mav)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mdv, R)

1.00 Explore TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

7.30

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. With the Vigilantes having taken over, the OG Heroes are hanging on for dear life.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When a special forces US Marine captain is murdered, the NCIS team finds a suspect in an unusual place.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After Rina is critically wounded, the team discovers that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mlns) All the remaining couples leave town.

9.00 Big Miracles. (Ma) Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 New Amsterdam. (Ma)

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Christopher Pyne, Josh Lawson, Em Rusciano and Mel Buttle, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGals) Trevor receives disturbing news.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Infiniti. (MA15+v) 11.50 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+alv, R) 12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Mals, R)

12.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

11.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, March 7

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Alex Scott. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The Church And The Assassin. (Return) Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 11.00 Antidisturbios. (MA15+av)

12.00 Manayek. (Mal, R) 12.55 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Madms) Shaun invites Aaron to stay with him while he has exterminators at his house.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into a 16-year-old boy’s body and finds himself among a group of outcast teens on the run.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl)

7.30. (R)

5.30

Wednesday, March

2.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (Mal, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The Retreat continues.

9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Botched. (MA15+amn, R)

11.20 La Brea. (Mv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Australian Survivor. With numbers dwindling, it is anyone’s game to take out the title of Sole Survivor and claim the $500,000 prize.

9.00 NCIS. (Mav) An old pal of Torres’ comes to him, disheveled and bloodied, for guidance before disappearing.

11.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A US Marine captain is murdered.

12.00 The Project. (R)

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wildlife ER: Brisbane Floods. (PG)

8.30 The Swap. (M) Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Bloodlands. (Final, M)

Tom choreographs a final reckoning.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 12.55

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage

12.00 MOVIE: The Nightingale. (2018, MA15+alv, R)

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

1.00 It’s All Greek To Me. 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.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

11.55 Frayed. (MA15+ls, R) 12.40 Parliament

Question Time. 1.45 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques

Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

4. Saint-Amand-Montrond to La Loge des Gardes. 164.7 km. From France. 2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour

Scandinavia 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)

7.30 Best Of Russell Gilbert: Part 1. (PG) A look at comedian Russell Gilbert.

8.45 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.

9.45 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.25 Filthy Rich. (Mav, R)

1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. It’s time for the dinner party.

9.00 Under Investigation: An Excellent Murder. (Mdv) Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. (Mv)

11.20 Ordinary Joe. (Ma)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, 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.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv) Benson tries to make Noah’s Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mv) An internal investigation is launched after a life was lost following a difficult rescue that went awry.

10.40 Bull. (Ma, R) A midwife is accused of practicing without a license.

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Bike jump not needed at ‘safe’ reserve

A big “town hall” style Mornington Peninsula Shire Council consultation meeting over the proposed bike jump park in Somers took place at R W Stone Reserve on Monday 20 February.

It was a show, by the majority of attendees, of opposition to the use of the dog leash-off and walking paths area to be reduced to accommodate a mountain bike jump park.

So many of the attendees were in the seniors category and expressed the view that the area was a safe, flat, accessible and visually attractive to exercise by walking and socialising with other park users. Its changed use would detrimentally impact their ability to safely use the park for recreation.

No explanation was given by Cr David Gill and his attending council officers as to why Somers, originally listed at seventh in priority for receiving such a facility, suddenly jumped to number two, after Mount Martha. When asked if any of the other coastal villages were getting this facility there was no answer offered.

A project researched and developed at considerable cost to ratepayers, for one area of the park suddenly gets squashed into another use area with flawed community consultation. This could suggest influence by pressure groups rather than a considered and well consulted decision based on the wishes of the majority of ratepayers in Somers.

The R W Stone Reserve, as all parks and recreation sites under council management, are to provide sports and recreation facilities. At present the reserve is strong on its facilitating of sports venues and sports activity but will be weak on providing leisure and recreational spaces if this project goes ahead.

Michelle Gregory, Somers

Banish councils

As all of our coastline is Crown land surely, with three tiers of government, aren’t we over governed (“Public safety should come first” Letters 21/2/23)? Why can’t we get rid of councils throughout Australia: they are doing less and less for us, and taking more and more from us.

Wendy Doyle, Mornington

Hydrogen ‘madness’

The failure of a solenoid valve creating a small hydrogen fire on a liquid hydrogen tanker ship is a pertinent reminder of the hazards of hydrogen (“Equipment blamed for fire on hydrogen ship” The News 21/2/23).

When used in cars, this gas has to be compressed in the fuel tank to 5000 or 10,000 pounds per square inch (35 or 70 Mpa); such an enormous pressure being able to blow your head off. It has to be stored compressed or cryogenic, transported, transferred, and dispensed at a roadside bowser.

Already, system leakage losses are claimed to be in excess of 10 per cent. A couple of universities have projected the situation if the world goes to 100 per cent hydrogen fuel. Estimates are that about 60 million tonnes of this, the world’s lightest gas, would leak into the atmosphere every year.

Unlike carbon dioxide gas which is heavier than air, hydrogen would go straight to the stratosphere where our vital protective ozone layer is.

There is no doubt that hydrogen would have some reaction with the oxygen/ozone cycle that maintains this ozone barrier. The consequences or extent of reactions cannot be estimated or predicted, but there is the

possibility of the ozone layer being destroyed and most of humanity dying off.

I believe automotive use of hydrogen fuel would be madness and uneconomic.

Meantime, you can bet that the brown coalto-hydrogen project in the Latrobe Valley will proceed, producing enormous amounts of carbon dioxide. The producers will pay a carbon-offset fee to make it all green but will receive government concessions to offset the fees. These fees will go toward planting trees somewhere, while the world clears forests in Argentina, Amazon, everywhere.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Nitpicking over voice

I wish those writers nitpicking about the Indigenous voice to parliament in recent letters had heard the little preschooler say recently to an elder at the local Aboriginal gathering place, “I am sorry we took your land”. Truth will take our country forward, not old, closed hearts.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Climate corrections

There are two assertions that must be corrected (“Coalition cut emissions” Letters 21/2/23).

Firstly, is the claim that “under the Coalition Australia cut 20 per cent from its 2005 levels of emissions”. A fact check by the Australian Associated Press found that “the majority of the reduction happened when Labor was in power”.

Secondly, is the claim that Australia’s emissions are of “no consequence”. Of the 203 countries in the European Union’s emissions database for global atmospheric research only five (China, USA, India, Russia and Japan) have emissions

PUZZLE ZONE

exceeding two per cent of the world total. The collective emissions of the other 198 countries add to approximately 40 per cent of the world total – hardly inconsequential.

As Desmund Tutu said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

Mike McCabe, Cape Woolamai

Word play

The word “woke” has been weaponised and bastardised by the right wing (“Western benefits” Letters 15/2/23). Woke: aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues especially issues of racial and social justice, alert to racial prejudice and discrimination, the term is meant to denote an attentiveness to important issues. Adjective: Originally: well-informed, up to date. Now chiefly: alert to racial or social discrimination and injustice; frequently in stay woke. Someone who is woke is very aware of social and political unfairness.

Technically, going by the Merriam-Webster dictionary’s definition, woke means “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice)”, but today we are more likely to see it being used as a stick with which to beat people who aspire to such values.

I am quite proud to be woke and progressive, guess that means I am a progressive woke (“Developing ‘progressives’” 22/02).

Not surprised in the least that the right wing is neither progressive nor woke and can only through subterfuge bastardise the terms to try to make them sound unsound.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Arranging a date for High School deputation

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE absence of the Minister of Lands from the city last week made it impossible for the Hon. Alfred Downward to arrange a date for the reception of a deputation of Frankston ratepayers on the High School site question.

Mr. Downward wired the Shire Secretary to this effect on Wednesday last, but ratepayers were not satisfied that all was being done that could be done to fix a date with the Minister.

A deputation consisting of Messrs Lind, Pratt, and Ward waited on councillors on Friday night last and expressed anxiety lest the matter should be allowed to drag on indefinitely.

Councillors were sitting as an electric light committee but they gave time to hear the views of the visitors.

Mr. Lind, speaking on behalf of the Citizens Committee, clearly and definitely stated the position, and councillors gave a sympathetic hearing.

Crs. Gray and Wells informed the deputation that they had a complete understanding that if the deputation could not be arranged on the date suggested, he was to arrange for some other early day convenient to the Minister.

The Shire Secretary, however, was instructed to get in touch with Mr. Norman’s office by phone, and this he did on Saturday morning.

The reply received was to the effect that the Minister would not return to his department until Tuesday.

On Saturday last Mr. Ward had an interview with Mr. Downward, when that gentleman said he would make it his first business to arrange for a date with the Minister.

Yesterday Mr. Jones received advice to the effect that the Minister could not

be seen that day, so it is evident that the deputation will not take place this week.

***

ON Friday night last a meeting of the Electric Light Committee was held in the Shire Hall. Present:

Cr. W. Armstrong (president), Crs. Howell, McCulloch, Oates, Mason, Wells, and Gray.

The President informed the Press that the matters under discussion were not for publication at that stage as the committee’s report had to be submitted to the full Council.

A good deal of business of vital public interest was dealt with.

One item in particular was a report received from the Electricity Commissioners, offering strong criticism in the manner in which the electrification of Frankston had been carried out.

The Council consulting electrical engineer explained that many of the defects complained of had already been remedied; others were now being attended to.

It was resolved that the Commissioners be advised to that effect.

Mr. D. J. Quartermain, the local manager, employed by the Council, presented a lengthy report on matters affecting his department.

It was decided to take stringent measures to enforce payment of all arrears due for installation and supply of current.

Over £200 was stated to be outsanding in this connection.

SANITATION.

Mr. Pitman, manager of the “Fecto” Coy., had on view his automatic disinfector and cover.

This system was recently adopted

by referendum by the ratepayers of the Borough of Carrum, and suggested that Frankston should take similar steps to improve the sanitation of the town.

A number of the “Fecto” machines have already been installed in this Shire and users speak very highly of the contrivance.

The representative of a rival system was present at Friday night’s meeting and obtained permission to place the merits of his machine before the meeting.

Prior to the recent referendum the Carrum Borough held a special meeting to investigate the claims of this machine, which is called the “Omega,” but they were not impressed with it.

Cr. Howell, at last Friday night’s meeting considered that the duty of the committee appointed by the council was to consider a comprehensive scheme for the improved sanitation of the district.

This, he said, could not be effected by the adoption of automatic disinfectors.

Cr. Gray remarked that the Shire Engineer had promised to submit figures relating to the cost of a septic tank for Seaford.

Cr. Mason said Mr. Sambell had been engaged for a considerable time past in preparing a sewerage scheme.

Cr. Armstrong: It will be years before sewerage is adopted.

Cr. Mason: The man in the street says it can be done.

Cr. Wells: Not for the next five years, at least.

Cr. Gray said that a sewerage system would come eventually, but if in the meantime something could he done to minimise the existing trouble it would

be wise to consider the best means offering.

It was eventually decided to allow the question to stand over for one month and in the meantime further particulars be obtained in connection with a sewerage system.

***

THE proposal to secure a license for a residential hotel in Chelsea is not to be allowed a bye.

The opposition is moving and a meeting was held in St. Chad’s Parish Hall on Friday, 23rd February. There was a very representative attendance.

A strong committee was formed, to be known as the Borough of Carrum Anti-License Committee. The chairman is the Rev. E. J. Durance; vice chairmen, Rev. H. Norwood, and Cr. H. Boyd; hon. secretary, Mr. A. Spooner; treasurer, Mr. Booth.

Active steps are being taken to defeat the proposal.

***

HASTINGS PROTEST - Council Regulation Too Severe.

At today’s meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings Council a petition containing 161 signatures and representatives of ratepayers in the East Riding was received in support of the following resolution passed at a public meeting held in the Hastings Hall on February 8, re the wandering cattle question:

“That the Shire Council be requested; in view of the fact that the majority of ratepayers express their disapproval of the action taken, to reconsider their decision.”

There were 12 signatures in favor of the Council’s new regulation prohibiting wandering stock.

The Shire Secretary pointed out that there were 243 names on the East Riding ratepayers’ roll.

The number of distinct ratepayers in the Riding was 450.

***

WE are sorry to learn that Mr. J. L. Pratt is on the sick list.

His medical adviser has ordered him a change and complete rest. ***

MRS. Lind and Miss Alice Lind who have been holidaying in Tasmania, returned to Frankston last Wednesday. ***

ON Saturday last a wedding of interest took place at the Methodist Church, Frankston, when Mr. James Millard, an old resident, was married to Mrs. Emma Clarke, of Langwarrin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray.

The Rev. C. Angwin officiated. After the ceremony a breakfast was given, and the toasts were given by Capt. Sherlock, Mr. Renouf and Mr. Presser. Response was made by Mr. Millard. ***

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The attention of “The Standard” management has been drawn to a statement appearing in a contemporary paper which seems to infer that “The Standard” authorised the destruction of printed matter which bore the imprint of another printer.

“The Standard” has had nothing to do with anything of such a contemptible character, and the statement is given an emphatic refutation. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 28 Feb & 2 Mar 1923

Now that the inevitable alien invasion is upon us…

By Stuart McCullough

TOUGH. If you were hoping that 2023 would be, by some miraculous dent of good fortune, less crazy than 2022, you are fresh out of luck. After the collective iceberg lettuce frenzy and communal freak-out that defined last year, we now find ourselves besieged with balloons. They are, it seems, everywhere and are readying themselves to attack. I, for one, am determined not to be taken prisoner by alien spacecraft. Again. For that reason, I am digging a bunker in the backyard which, given that it’s mostly concrete, is quite difficult.

I’ll admit I’m rattled. This whole balloon thing has both come out of nowhere and come out of the sky completely without warning. It’s undermining my sense of confidence. Of the phrases I never expected to hear in my life, ‘spy balloon’ is right up there with ‘nuclear-fueled spatula’ and ‘guerilla buttons’. Once, I only had warm feelings for balloons. Now I’m convinced they’re not to be trusted.

Worse still, I’m becoming suspicious of not only balloons but party accessories more generally. The thought of party blower sends a shiver down my spine, to say nothing of the wretched, raucous noise that it makes. Conical hats are no longer just a bit of fun but thought-controlling mind clamps. The less said about streamers the better. It begs the question: how exactly did we get here?

A couple of weeks ago, a balloon appeared over North America. It was no ordinary balloon. Hovering high above the earth, it was claimed that it’d been sent by another country to

spy. This alters my understanding of spying entirely. James Bond would be a very different proposition if, instead of running around and blowing things up, he was filled with helium and just floated around all day. Chances are he’d also sound different. No one

would take him seriously if he said his name was ‘Bond, James Bond’ in a voice that sounded like a cross between a jockey and a chipmunk.

The spy balloon wafted around for a while, presumably collecting data, stealing people’s dreams and hiding

their car keys. Even the fact that an iceberg lettuce only costs two dollars a head was not enough to prevent people from descending into a full-blown panic. The balloon had to be stopped. Preferably with an awe-inspiring display of force.

As soon as it was safe to do so, the balloon was blown out of the sky. Presumably lasers and Luke Skywalker were involved. Then, within days, there were balloons popping up all over the place. Alaska, the Canadian border and in the drawing room with a butcher’s knife; it suddenly seemed as though North America was being invaded by balloons. Much like that scene at the end of Ghostbusters where the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man attacks New York, it now appeared that balloons had come to wreak vengeance on an unsuspecting world. They didn’t remain airbourne for long. These balloons, too, were soon dispatched to balloon heaven by cutting edge military technology. As someone who often has his balloon burst, I can’t help but wonder if there was a more cost efficient way to bring these things back to earth. I find a nasty remark often does the trick. I’d like to think that rather than a conventional weapon, the armed forces used something more appropriate to the threat they were facing. Like a giant safety pin.

Now that balloons are no longer objects of harmless whimsy but threats against humanity, things will have to change. Children’s birthday parties will only occur under military escort, lest a balloon should attempt to escape. Heaven help the child who ac-

cidentally looses control of a heliumfilled balloon only to watch it float off into space. Whereas the loss of the balloon was once considered punishment enough, these kids now run the risk of being declared enemies of the state. After a week of balloon-mania things got even worse. A White House spokesperson stated that there was “no indication of alien or extraterrestrial activity” which is exactly what you’d say if you’d just taken E.T. into custody. Rather than ruling out aliens, they made it sound as if they were waiting for the results to come back from the lab. Turns out we were way off with all that ‘flying saucer’ malarkey. ALF is coming back in something built for comfort rather than speed.

Things may well escalate. Now that the cat is well and truly out of the balloon about the whole alien thing, I feel they might try and provoke us. Surely the day can’t be too far off when giant balloon animals slowly float into view, casting a large and malevolent shadow over the city. These mega-balloon animals won’t be cute horses or dogs, but aggressive, feral creatures such as weasels and marmots, with huge, gigantic teeth that threaten us all.

Granted, you probably think I’m letting my imagination get the better of me. It’s probably true. One thing’s for sure - I’ll never look at Mr. Gasbo the same way again. Before long, they’ll probably reveal that these balloons are escaped thought bubbles from the mind of Elon Musk. So be it. But until that happens, leave me to my panic and, whatever you do, don’t burst my balloon.

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Somerville slip up, perfect partnership picks up points for Carrum

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

LANGWARRIN picked up a good win over Sorrento on Saturday.

On day two, Langwarrin were chasing a total of 225. Their openers made a dent in the target, but it was number four batter Chris Brittain who did the most damage.

Brittain smashed 74 runs from 125 deliveries. His innings helped guide Langwarrin to a five wicket win with three overs left to play.

At Ballam Park East, Old Peninsula defended a total of 219 against Long Island.

Old Peninsula bowler John Forrest did the hard work. He bowled throughout the whole day, his efforts keeping Long Island to a total of just 165.

This weekend Old Peninsula will celebrate star player Dylan O’Malley’s 200th game.

Red Hill and Pines picked up comfortable wins on Saturday. They took out first innings victories over Baxter and Baden Powell respectively.

PENINSULA

DROMANA have held on for a narrow win over Somerville.

Dromana had an awful day with the bat on day one. They were bowled out for just 113 from 44 overs. Somerville didn’t fare much better at the crease, scoring 8/76 before stumps.

On day two Dromana wrapped up the win. Somerville was bowled out for 94.

Dale Irving bowled brilliantly for Dromana. He took 5/38 from 15 overs.

Some excellent bowling also scored Mornington a win last weekend.

Mornington were defending a small total of just 145 against Flinders on day two. Flinders struggled badly during their run chase.

Flinders lost their first five wickets for just 19 runs. They never recovered from their shocking start. They were bowled out for 90, 55 runs short of a result.

Heatherhill scored a good win over Mt Eliza on Saturday. Seaford Tigers also comprehensively defeated Moorooduc.

DISTRICT

A BRILLIANT partnership between Ryan Dyer and Billy Thomson earned Carrum an outright win over Hastings on Saturday.

Carrum secured a first innings win on day one. They declared at 5/156 in response to Hastings’ total of 96.

Hastings has more success with the bat on day two. They were bowled out for 216 - Jayden Regan top scored with 85.

Carrum’s chase got off to a shaky start. At 7/53 their hopes of an outright win looked dashed.

A 100-run stand between Dyer and

Thomson got the job done for Carrum. They hit the runs needed to score an outright win in the final over of the day.

A brilliant knock of 95 from Sam Lyons couldn’t get Main Ridge over the line against Seaford.

Main Ridge needed to score 221 to win on day two. Lyons opened and was brilliant.

A middle order collapse saw Main Ridge lose 7/50. Lyon’s wicket was among those that fell.

Main Ridge ended up bowled out for 211, just ten runs short of a win.

Carrum Downs picked up a dominant eight wicket win on Saturday.

They chased down Crib Point’s total of 173. Delacombe Park were also comfortable winners over Rosebud.

SUB DISTRICT BALLAM Park was bowled out twice on Saturday, handing Balnarring an outright victory.

Balnarring scored a huge total of 325 on day one. Ballam Park got nowhere near that in their first innings - they were bowled out for 116 after 34 overs.

Balnarring made Ballam Park follow on, then proved their success in the first innings was no fluke.

Ballam Park was bowled out for just

72 in their second innings. Their poor showing with the bat handed Balnarring all the points on offer.

Patrick Nickeas was the pick of the bowlers in the second innings. He posted figures of 4/8 from 11 overs. Boneo put on a good show on Saturday. They chased down Pearcedale’s total of 234.

Frankston YCW successfully defended their day one total of 198 against Rye. On day two, Rye was bowled out for 123.

Mt Martha were five-wicket winners over Tyabb at Ferrero eserve on Saturday, and Tootgarook smashed Skye on Skye’s home deck.

Falling short: Rye were bowled out for just 123, allowing Frankston YCW to take the win. Picture: Craig Barrett

No match: Mount Eliza couldn't come close to Mornington's total of 271 in Grade A2. They were bowled out for just 78. Only one player reached double figures for Mount Eliza, Nicholas Starkins, with 53 runs. Pictures: Alan Dillon

Maclaren out, Broxham in

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

FRASER Maclaren faces three months on the sidelines while A-League legend Leigh Broxham has joined Chelsea as a club ambassador.

Maclaren, Mornington’s first choice goalkeeper, will have surgery this week to repair knee damage following an incident in a recent friendly against Doveton.

“It was an awkward landing and I knew straight away that I’d hyperextended and I felt it pop,” Maclaren said.

“The meniscus tear is the main issue but I’ve done other things as well.

“It certainly is the worst injury I’ve had and I expect to be out for three months.

“Hopefully I have a speedy recovery and the boys are there or thereabouts when I get back and hopefully I can help them get promoted.”

Maclaren’s absence has opened the door for teenagers Ethan Farrell and Frankie Anderson.

Farrell, 19, was with Melbourne Knights U21s last season while Anderson, 16, has been involved with JBNPL programs at Langwarrin and Port Melbourne.

“Fraser is very, very important to us so we’ve got some big decisions to make,” Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson said.

“We’ve signed two young keepers and we’ll give them the opportunity.

“If they take it they take it and if not then we’re going to have to look elsewhere.”

The other injury news from Dallas Brooks Park is more positive with fears of a foot fracture for Ziggy Razuki proving unfounded.

Sam Scott (back) played 45 minutes of Saturday’s friendly, Kane Bentley (ACL) should shortly join in match simulation and Sean Kenny (quad) is expected to be fit for round one.

Jamieson isn’t just focussing on his goalkeeping situation and continues to look at possible signing targets in other positions.

“I’m speaking to two NPL players at the moment,” he said.

“One is a winger and the other one can play anywhere across a back four or back three and also in midfield.”

Meanwhile Chelsea is delighted with Broxham’s acceptance of a club ambassador role and he also will coach one of the club’s subjunior teams.

Broxham has won four A-League championships and recently made his 450th appearance for Victory.

“For the last few years my family and I have been a part of our local community club, Chelsea FC and it’s great to

officially be onboard as an ambassador,” Broxham said.

“I'm looking forward to working with Chelsea to help grow the game in the community.”

In NPL2 news for the second week running Langwarrin came from behind to claim all three points with a 2-1 away win over Northcote City on Friday night.

Northcote took a 13th-minute lead thanks to a near post header from Steve Sokol.

Langwarrin’s James Kelly injured a hamstring and had to be replaced after 39 minutes by Josh Varga.

Three minutes later Varga’s pass found Tom Youngs inside the area and after being bundled over he converted from the penalty spot.

The winner came in the 73rd minute when Tom Podaridis redirected Archie Macphee’s volley past Northcote keeper Brandon Cuminao.

Langy had to play the last few minutes with 10 men after central defender Charlie Fry was shown a second yellow card in the 88th minute.

The local club has a 10-day break before it travels to the Veneto Club to take on Bulleen next Monday.

It will be chasing a sixth straight win as it finished last season with three wins in a row and has a perfect record this season.

In State 2 news Skye United has

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signed Baxter duo Lewis Gibson and Jack Buttery.

Gibson has been with Skye throughout the pre-season whereas Buttery trained with Peninsula Strikers prior to Christmas.

Gibson, 32, is essentially a wide attacking player while Buttery, 22, usually plays in defence or midfield.

State 2 rival Frankston Pines continues to be a work in progress as senior coach Trevor Johnston oversees the club’s return to State 2 level after a fouryear absence.

Pines have signed Fijian international midfielder Anish Khem and Johnston holds the 29-year-old former Nadi and Suva star in high regard.

“I know it’s controversial but in my honest opinion when he gets fit he is the best of the Fijians that have played here,” Johnston said.

“I think he’s going to be very good.”

Another midfielder, Ahmad Jawadi, caught the eye in Saturday’s friendly and is expected to sign this week.

Jawadi is a product of JBNPL programs at Langwarrin, Dandenong City and most recently Dandenong Thunder.

In State 4 news there has been a major overhaul of Chelsea’s senior squad due to retirements and players taking a year off.

Leading striker Piers Brelsford has hung up his boots after a distinguished career at Edithvale Recreation Reserve

as has Willie Ong.

Max Timuska-Carr is taking a seasonlong break while Daniel Vella and Tom Flavelle are both heading overseas.

Chelsea drew 2-2 with Monbulk Rangers at Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility on Friday night.

“We have a lot of players unavailable but we also have a lot of quality young players and given that we were playing a State 3 side I was very pleased with the performance,” Chelsea head coach Carlo Melino said.

“It’s going to take a few games for some of the young players to get used to this level but the signs are really promising.”

State 4 rival Baxter has been touted as a title contender and enhanced its credentials with a 2-0 win over Skye United last weekend.

Daniel Taylor, Dylan Murchie and Jonathon Parra were missing from Baxter’s matchday squad but gun recruit Damien Miskulin capped an impressive first-half display scoring on debut after forcing a turnover in midfield.

Baxter’s second involved a good build-up and an excellent ball from Keegan Myatt that set-up Dallas McNeill who doubled the lead.

Skye was unlucky not to pull one back before half-time being denied by a headed clearance off the line from Dylan Fisher.

“There was some great defensive

work by us in the second half but it was a well-deserved win and I was really happy with the display,” Skye gaffer Stephen Fisher said.

In Australia Cup news five local clubs are in action this weekend with four of them playing at home while Rosebud faces a daunting away trip to Aurora Fields on Saturday afternoon to face Epping City.

Here are the results of some pre-season friendlies:

Mornington 1 (Brady Pollard) Whittlesea Utd 2; Peninsula Strikers 1 (Cassius Delaney) Banyule City 3; Frankston Pines 1 (Ahmad Jawadi) Elwood City 2; Baxter 2 (Damien Miskulin, Dallas McNeill) Skye Utd 0; Monbulk Rangers 2 Chelsea 2 (Nathan Boccari, Marshall Dobson); Lilydale Montrose Utd 5 Mount Martha 6 (Jaden Taberner 2, Ethan Sanderson, James Price, Mitch Hawkins, Josh McMillan); Boronia 0 Mentone 3 (Alex Mallamaci, Marcus Spivey, Frankie Varsamis); Seaford Utd 7 (Josh Vega 4, Chris Moreel 2, Uchenna Ikogwe) Melbourne Uni 0; Aspendale 2 (Matt Bruce, Dominic Paul) East Bentleigh Strikers 1.

Here are some of this week’s pre-season friendlies:

THURSDAY (2 March)

Noble Park v Mentone, Norman Luth Reserve, 6.30pm & 8:30pm.

SATURDAY (4 March)

Pakenham Utd v Chelsea, IYU Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Mount Martha v Old Melburnians, Civic Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Somerville Eagles, North Seaford Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Mount Eliza v Mooroolbark Knights, Monterey Reserve, 4pm & 6pm.

SUNDAY (5 March)

Baxter v Waverley Wanderers, Baxter Park, 11am & 1pm.

NEXT WEEK’S CUP GAMES

Saturday 4 March, 2pm: Frankston Pines v Moonee Ponds Utd, Monterey Reserve Epping City v Rosebud, Aurora Fields

Saturday 4 March, 3pm: Mornington v Melton Phoenix, Dallas Brooks Park Peninsula Strikers v Williamstown, Centenary Park

Monday 6 March, 7.30pm: Skye Utd v Collingwood City, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve

Stars in the spotlight: Fraser Maclaren (left) in action during the final of the Steve Wallace Cup and Melbourne Victory veteran Leigh Broxham. Maclaren picture: Darryl Kennedy