Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 22 February 2023

From the heart

The Uluru Statement from the Heart (pictured left) has been endorsed by Kingston Council.

The statement, formed in 2017 by Aboriginal Australian leaders, reads “We seek constitutional reforms to empower our people and take a rightful place in our own country. When we have power over our destiny our children will flourish. They will walk in two worlds and their culture will be a gift to their country. We call for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.”

A referendum on the Indigenous Voice is expected later this year.

Picture: Supplied

Council pledges support for Indigenous Voice

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

WITH a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament expected sometime this year, Kingston Council has publicly endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart was launched in 2017. The statement calls for the establishment of an Indigenous Voice in Australia’s constitution to advise on future laws and other matters of significance.

Kingston councillor Hadi Saab said he is proud to be one of 38 Australian mayors to sign the “Mayors for the Voice to Parliament” public statement. “We are taking a stand at a critical time in the history of Australia and Kingston’s unanimous endorsement of the Uluru Statement from the Heart is a small but important way we are pushing for change,” he said.

“We proudly share this country with our First Nations peoples, the world’s oldest continuing culture, who have cared for this country for

more than 60,000 years, but have endured appalling violence, dispossession, destruction of culture and exclusion from social and political decision-making. The time has come to accept the truths of our past and begin a new road forward in reconciling with First Nations peoples. Support for constitutional recognition for them – a voice in political decisions affecting them – is a key part of that journey.

“Council recognises everyone’s right to choose how to vote, and in the lead up to the referendum we want

to ensure our community is wellinformed to make their decision.”

The Indigenous Voice is expected to take the form of an advisory group. A date has not yet been set for the referendum to enshrine the Voice into the constitution, but it is widely expected to take place in the back half of this year.

Kingston councillor Steve Staikos says it is important for council to take a stance on what is a federal government responsibility. “This is a crucial issue in our country at the moment and we are happy to

raise our collective voice in support of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members around Kingston and Australia. While some people may say this isn’t a council matter, I would argue grassroots knowledge, participation and awareness of the upcoming referendum is vital,” he said.

“We can’t hide from the truth about the historical and ongoing injustices our First Nations People endure and have endured and with the Voice to Parliament, a new relationship can be forged.”

Skaters set to compete

A FREE skating event aimed at young people will take place in Chelsea this weekend.

Skate of Mind 2023 takes place at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea on Sunday, 26 February. The event is for novices and seasoned experts alike.

The event will feature competitions, food trucks, and live music from local young people. Competitors must be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study within the Kingston local government area.

Skate of Mind 2023 is organised by

Plan for safe environment for youths

KINGSTON Council has approved a new youth strategy which will shape its programs and services aimed at young people.

The new action plan outlines ways that council hopes to support residents aged between 12 and 25 in the next four years. The strategy reads that young people need to be “supported, acknowledged, connected,” and “prepared”.

According to the strategy, council will direct more resources towards youth mental health initiatives, create new pathways to access support, offer more programs to local sport-

ing clubs, and use social media to promote positive stories of local young people.

The mayor Hadi Saab said “we want to make sure our young people feel supported and acknowledged as they move from being teenagers into adulthood. Young people have told us they want greater focus on issues including mental health, body image, positive self-esteem and confidence, and relationships.”

“I encourage all young people to check out the huge range on offer at Kingston Youth Services, including fun activities, job advice, support

groups, life skills and professional support,” he said.

Kingston councillor David Eden became one of the youngest mayors in Victorian history when he was elected to the top job in 2016 aged 22. He says that it is important to continually engage with young people. “We are always very open to suggestions from our youth on how we can better address the emerging needs of our local community,” he said.

Read the strategy at yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/20222026-kingston-youth-strategy

10am - 4pm on 26 February.

STUDENTS at Mentone Girls Secondary College. Picture: Supplied

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A FREE skating competition will be held at Bicentennial Park on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

Council’s call for Airbnb owners to open up properties for long-term rental has largely fallen on deaf ears, with few owners taking their properties off the holiday rental market.

In a desperate attempt to resolve the shire’s rental shortages, the shire sent emails and letters to property owners over summer to encourage them to switch from offering short-term holiday leases to longer-term leases.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said it was hard for the council to know exactly how many people responded to the appeal to holiday home owners, as they were asked to contact real estate agents directly.

“However, we fielded about 10 inquiries from people interested in listing their place and connected them with either an agent or local support service,” he said.

There are about 4000 people on the public housing waiting list and around 1000 sleeping rough, according to the council, but close to 5000 vacant private properties on the peninsula available only for short stays (as of 17 February, 2023, Inside Airbnb).

Real estate agents say renters are inquiring daily about vacancies.

Stockdale & Leggo Dromana/Rosebud rental manager Danielle Bickerdike said the end of summer holidays saw a small number of homes being put back onto the longer-term rental market until next summer, but no more than happens every year at the end of the season.

So far the state government has been slow to act on the impact of short stay accommodation on the housing crisis, spruiking instead its Big Build program, which will see around 24 new houses being built on the peninsula.

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STROKE survivor Craig with CareChoice workers in his new home. Picture: Supplied

Landlords stay put Home helps people with disabilities

THREE people living with disabilities have received help to move out of hospital and aged care, and into a new specially designed home in Frankston.

39-year-old Alicia, 38-year-old Nick, and 60-year-old Craig will live in the Specialist Disability Accommodation property. Alicia and Craig are stroke survivors, and Nick has Huntington’s disease.

Craig will be moving back onto the same street he once lived in. He has been in hospital for more than a year. He said “it’s a nice house and I’m appreciative. The house will give me a lot of independence. I want to go and visit friends if they still live around here.”

Nick said he was “really happy” to have moved into the house.

The trio will receive NDIS funding to contribute to rent payments. Disability support provider CareChoice is helping them move in. CareChoice spokesperson Janine MacDonald said “this new model of living in a specialist disability accommodation house with supported independent living support is life changing.”

“We know there is low awareness of this model so we want to highlight its success to people with disability and their loved ones/guardians. It’s important to understand all the new possibilities that this new model includes – especially if the person with a disability is stuck in hospital, facing life in an aged care centre, or residing in a group home,” she said.

“Living in SDA is very different from traditional group homes where numerous individuals are living under the one roof. We’re helping people with a disability to exit aged care centres, hospital settings and group homes, and transition into suitable accommodation and support. We’re supporting people with disability to live as they want to live and enjoy all the things they should have access to such as pets, a garden, outings, and celebrations in their own home.”

Features inside SDA homes include wheelchair accessible doorways, assistive technology, overnight accommodation for a support worker, and structural allowances for ceiling hoists.

Police patrol

Car theft charges

SIX youths have been arrested and charged after an aggravated burglary in Mount Martha early last Friday (17 February) morning.

Police patrolling in Main Street, Mornington just before midnight came across a BMW stolen from Mount Martha that morning and attempted to intercept the vehicle before the driver allegedly sped off.

The police Air Wing tracked the BMW overhead as it reached alleged speeds of up to 220kph on Peninsula Link.

Units on the ground were guided to Kirkwood Avenue in Seaford where the vehicle had been abandoned.

All of the occupants allegedly fled the scene on foot, jumped fences and climbed onto the roof of nearby residences.

With the assistance of the Air Wing, all six male youths - one each from Doveton, Clyde, McCrae, Frankston North, Pakenham and Berwick - were arrested.

They were later charged with a range of offences including theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, and bail offences and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.

The BMW was allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary at Mount Martha between midnight and 4.40am on Friday, 17 February.

Thief wanted

A MAN is wanted for allegedly stealing items from a Glue clothing store in Frankston. Police allege the man stole clothes from

the shop at around 4.40pm on 6 January. In a statement police described the offender as “ Caucasian, approximately 15-20 years old, wearing a blue zip up jacket, beige shorts, and a black cap.”

An image of a man (below) police wish to speak to about the theft has been released. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MEET THE PRINCIPAL

Ifeel very honoured and privileged to be the Principal of St Louis de Montfort Aspendale. It is a pleasure to be working in partnership with parents, staff, Father Andrew and the whole school and parish community. This is my third time back at St Louis, I was a student, then returned as a graduate teacher and now, the principal.

St Louis offers our students a high standard of education encompassing spiritual, academic, social and emotional growth, within a positive, supportive and contemporary learning environment.

St Louis has extensive grounds for students to find a place to explore and collaborate. A wellbeing hub that is a converted tram, a Garden to Kitchen program and a school farm.

St Louis has a performing Arts Centre and it a sustainable school, having achieved the 5 Star Resource school.

St Louis’s is recognised as a most welcoming school community, as we work together to develop the potential of each student and provide a balanced and personalised curriculum, with a strong focus on student wellbeing.

I look forward to welcoming you to St Louis and for you to experience firsthand, our wonderful learning community. May your association with our school be positive, faith-filled and engaging.

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Over the past two years we have developed a new Leadership structure which has included the appointment of outstanding educational leaders to lead further school improvement. This includes the Principal Team pictured below. We are excited and looking forward to this year with a continued focus on best practice by our teachers and students, and further support and challenge of them in their growth and development.

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We are very proud to be part of the community of Frankston and enjoy working in close partnership with our wonderful parents and families.

We welcome you to come and see for yourself our wonderful learning community and look forward to meeting you on a school tour soon.

Andrew Batchelor - Principal

Principal Team L - R: Andrew Batchelor, Tiffany Greenhill, Leah Hannas, Sue Simadri, Carolyn Florance, John Simon.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

MONDAY AUSTRALIAN STORY

ABC TV, 8pm

After a well-earned break since stepping down as the long-time host of 7.30, Leigh Sales (left) returns to our screens to anchor a new season of Australian Story, which is back to tell more fascinating stories. Tonight, inventor Saul Griffiths shares his vision for renewable future energy in Australia. Also this year, the series goes behind the scenes with Claudia Karvan (Bump, Love My Way) and takes a deep dive into the incredible story of shark advocate Valerie Taylor.

FRIDAY I, ROBOT

7MATE, 7.30pm

Will Smith (right) plays robot-hating cop Del Spooner in this thriller set in 2035, directed by Australian Alex Proyas (Dark City). When the inventor (James Cromwell) of the robots that dominate the city is found dead, Spooner is put on the case. He believes machines might be to blame and calls on robotics whiz Bridget Moynahan to help him find out. Smith is at his wisecracking best and the flashy effects round off a thriller with more brains than you might expect.

Thursday, February 23

7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Part 4 of 4.

9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Rome. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Extinction With David Attenborough. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 The Trouble

With Maggie Cole. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30

The Drum. (R)

5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Amalfi Coast, Capri, Rome. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Extremism. (PG)

Hosted by President Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 4 of 5.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Mal, R)

11.35 The Eagle. (Malv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

FRIDAY

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Sebastian Lelio (Disobedience) crafted one of the most dizzyingly affecting films of recent years with this electrifying rumination on love, death, grief and discrimination. Daniela Vega (above) is the breakout star as Marina, a trans woman working as a waitress and nightclub singer in Santiago. After celebrating her birthday at the club with her live-in lover Orlando, who is twice her age, he suddenly falls ill and dies in traumatic circumstances. This tragedy shatters Marina’s existence; faced with her partner’s disapproving family and tangled in grief, her involvement in the death is also questioned by the hostile police. It’s a dream-like masterpiece.

SUNDAY DEATH IN PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

The stakes are higher than ever in tonight’s head-scratching episode of this Caribbeanset crime drama. For his latest case, police detective Neville Parker (Ralf Little, below) is tasked with investigating the curious death of a high-profile social media influencer (Akshay Kumar), who appears to have been fatally stabbed mid-air while skydiving with a group of colleagues. When the victim is found dead, caught up in a tree with a knife sticking out of his back, Parker gets busy working out who would want him dead. Turns out, the list is rather long, but Parker never fails to methodically narrow down his list of suspects to ensure justice is served.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Alf and John clash.

8.30 The Roast Of Paul Hogan. (PGdls, R) Shane Jacobson is joined by Shaun Micallef, Delvene Delaney, Steve Vizard and more to roast Paul Hogan.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Babes In The Wood Murder. (Mav, R) A look at child killer Russell Bishop.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 RBT. (Ml) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) A flight paramedic comes to the aid of an injured driver whose car has crashed down a ravine.

9.30 Australia Behind Bars.

(Malv, R) Presented by Melissa Doyle.

10.35 Nine News Late.

11.05 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.40 Tipping Point. (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)

News Early Edition.

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

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Pride Gala. Presented by Rhys Nicholson.

Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Ralph Little stars in Death In Paradise.

Friday, February 24

News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

10.00 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey: A Journey Down The East Australian Current. (PG, R) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00

News At Noon. 1.00 Stackorama! (PG, R)

QI. (PGs, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, with comprehensive analysis and reporting.

7.30 Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert. (M) Coverage of the Opening Concert of WorldPride 2023 from the Domain, Sydney.

10.00 Kylie Minogue Golden: Live In Concert. (R) Footage from various UK venues over the course of Kylie Minogue’s Golden concert tour in 2018.

12.00 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

12.45 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

WorldWatch. 9.10 Home Of The Year:

10.05 Confucius Was A Foodie.

Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PG)

WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

R)

Walking Britain’s Roman Roads.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Assassins Of The Deep. (Premiere)

8.30 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+) Documents the destruction of Mariupol.

10.05 Video Killed The Radio Star. (Mlns, R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.45 Das Boot. (MA15+v, 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.

Saturday, February 25

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Charles prepares for his first second outing. Dianne is anxious to meet her date.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, including comprehensive analysis and reporting from around Australia and the world.

7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Malns) Coverage of the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, featuring 12,500 marchers and 200+ floats travelling along Oxford Street on a revamped route from Hyde Park to Moore Park.

10.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music videos from LGBTQIA+ artists and allies in a WorldPride Party special.

Figure Skating. Four Continents

Highlights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: An Emotional Journey. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle: Happy Families. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R)

11.15 UFOs. (Return, PGa)

3.15 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+lnv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

9.30 Shortland

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone go on a food tour of Vancouver.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the organisation’s sole survivors and must join forces with their US counterpart, the Statesman, to defeat the villain. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.15 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. (PGm)

Two cats are reunited with their families.

8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R)

A 70-year-old retired widower is hired as a senior intern for an online fashion startup. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo.

11.00 MOVIE: Danny Collins. (2015, Madln, R) Al Pacino.

1.00 Postcards. (PG)

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. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judy Dench, Eugene Levy and Pink!

8.30 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) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Weekend Sunrise.

The Morning Show. (PG)

Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Chipping Norton Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+v, R) After returning to the criminal underworld, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Ian McShane.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 Tiger King: What Really Went Down? (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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6am WorldWatch.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal) Laura Byrne and Matty J call in the team.

8.30 MOVIE: Grease. (1978, PGa, R)

After a naive girl and a teenage rebel have a summer romance, they are reunited at a California high school.

John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John.

10.45 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R)

Olivia Newton-John.

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M, R) 1.35 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)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Whippet rescues two men at the same time.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates an arson attack.

8.30 FBI: International. (Madv) Special agent Andre Raines goes rogue when his sister gets abducted in Kosovo, putting his job and his life on the line to find her. Kellett and Forrester face further scrutiny from inside the Bureau.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

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House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 The Hotel Inspector. 5.00 Horse Racing. Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Chipping Norton Stakes Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country.

Escape To The Perfect Town.

And Small.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. TCR Australia Series, TransAm Series and the S5000 Australian Drivers Championship. 5.00 MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 1. Queensland Reds v Hurricanes. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.45

PEACH (11) 6am Morning Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) A skydiver is murdered mid-air.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 2 of 4. The badly beaten body of a homeless veteran is found on the streets of central Newcastle.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal) Part 2 of 3.

10.50 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Malns, R) Coverage of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train: Luxor. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Tutankhamen. (PG)

Dr Janina Ramirez heads to Egypt to uncover the real story of how Tutankhamun’s tomb was found.

9.40 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Explores the construction of the Acropolis.

10.40 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Germany. (Mahv, R)

11.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.30 Why We Hate. (Mav, R) 3.10 The Source. (Ma, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 George Michael Vs Elton John. Takes a look at the careers of two of the world’s most beloved pop singers, George Michael and Elton John.

10.00 Maternal. (Final, Mals) The women have to make some big decisions.

11.00 Born To Kill? Douglas Clark And Carol Bundy “ Sunset Strip Killers”. (MA15+av)

12.00 MOVIE: Step. (2017, PGal, R) Gari McIntyre.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Sean’s Kitchen. 3.30 Our Town. 4.00 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Border Security USA. 6.30 Border Patrol. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 10.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.55

Feeding The Scrum. 3.25 Football. NTFL. Womens

Under-18s. 4.40 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Womens. NT Yappas v Jummalungs.

6.05 Stories From The Land. (Premiere) 6.30 News.

6.40 Wild Mexico. 7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School.

8.40 MOVIE: Zappa. (2020, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

PG) 4.10 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Twist. (2021, M) 10.10 Vice. (2018, MA15+) 12.35am Mr Pip. (2012, M) 2.45 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 4.25 The Movie Show. 4.55 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue)

Monday, February 27

8.00 Australian Story. (Return) 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 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.00 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.

7.35 Planet Reef: Resurrecting The Reef. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness: The Monster Lives On? (PG) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: Behind The Girls Next Door. (MA15+) Former girlfriends discuss their experiences.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Infiniti. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.55 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R) 4.50

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 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. (Ma, R) Presented by Shane Jacobson.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Malsv, R)

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

1.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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: Derek Percy – The Face Of Evil. (Mal, R) A look at child-killer Derek Percy.

11.20 The First 48. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, 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.

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6am Morning Programs.

7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Avengers. 11.45 Getaway. 12.15pm MOVIE: Ghost Ship. (1952, PG) 1.45 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 3.50 MOVIE: Khartoum. (1966) 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Life In Colour. 8.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. The OG Villains are on a high with the return of a much-loved ally. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Pike is ambushed while working undercover with a Japanese crime family.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A widow holds the key to a terrorist attack.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) It’s meet the parents week.

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

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mams)

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

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)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

Today.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Ross Noble, Dr Chris Brown, Alex Lee and Bev Killick, go head-to-head.

10.00 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Pride Gala. (R) Presented by Rhys Nicholson.

11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Tuesday, February 28

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Father Brown. (Mv, R)

1.45 Gruen. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.20 First Ladies. (PGa, R)

3.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Joe Lycett.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

11.05 Antidisturbios. (MA15+s)

The Shadows. (Ml, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

12.10 Manayek. (Mals, R) 1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+av, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, March 1

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program.

9.05 QI. (Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

9.35 Spicks And Specks.

(Final, PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business.

(R) 11.35 Frayed. (Mls, R) 12.25 MOVIE: In My

Blood It Runs. (2019, Ma, R) Dujuan Turner, Carol Turner, Megan Turner. 1.45 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 Wildlife ER: Spoonbill Soft Shoe Shuffle. (PG)

8.30 Military Strongholds: Megastructures Of Genius. (PG) Explores the construction of fortresses.

9.30 Bloodlands. (M) Tom is forced to suppress his rage.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (Mal)

12.00 Witch Hunt. (Madl, R) 3.30 Face To Face. (Ma) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (Premiere, PG) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Lea and Shaun get a quick lesson in parenting when they rush to aid an injured dog.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mhv) Ben leaps into a priest who has been called to assist a family in crisis on Halloween night.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA: A Murder In The Family. (Premiere, Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Demolition. (2015, Madls, 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. (Mls) Meet the parents week 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+almn, R)

11.20 La Brea. (Mv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 It’s All Greek To Me. (PGl, 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 Australian Survivor. A powerful force has taken over the game and questions are raised over the nature of old enemies. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 NCIS. (Mv) Parker discovers that he is the victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of an ensign.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Pike is ambushed while working undercover.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls) Grandad’s brother decides to visit.

9.00 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.

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

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Filthy Rich. (Mas, 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. (Mls) It is time for the dinner party.

9.00 Under Investigation: Ghost Ship. (Ma) Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. (Mav)

11.20 Ordinary Joe. (Mav)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Living On The Coast. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Current Affair.

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. (MA15+av) Gender identity politics play out in court after the SVU arrests a violent suspect who killed a detective’s teenaged child.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mav) Vince’s judgment is compromised when a harrowing rescue of two siblings triggers emotional memories. 10.40 Bull. (Ma, R) 12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

The Mornington Races - Birtol’s easy victory

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE race meeting held by the Mornington Racing Club on Tuesday, in glorious weather, was decidedly successful, and the Hastings Memorial Hall will benefit considerably.

There was a large attendance and everything went with a swing throughout. The President (Mr. T. Ritchie) and secretary (Mr. H. Downward) spared no efforts to make the meeting successful in every way.

The racing opened with the Maiden Plate, with Kuarangi declining the engagement, Paragon and Sir Blankney were made hot favorites.

Dolly Varden, handled by ‘Tich’ Wilson, of King Ingoda fame, got the best of the start, but she was beaten into third place by Paragon and Sir Blankney, the equal favorites.

Both are by the imported sire, Blankney II.

Paragon, who won easily, was piloted by Charlie Veale, of Adelaide, whilst Tim Simmons, who won, the last Caulfield Cup on Whittier, had charge of Sir Blankney.

Myra Moore was the public elect for the Corinthian Handicap. Mr. V. Ward had the mount. He is one of the leading amateur riders in Australia, and is a son of the man who won the Grand National Hurdles with Narrahquong.

Myra Moore registered a great performance in this event. Left standing at the posts she lost at least 10 lengths at the start, but with a fine burst of speed, she tackled Stage Manager, Decoction and the others, and won by a neck from Stage Manager and Andante.

Sir Bobbie was pulled up before the post was reached.

Birtol made mince-meat of the field

in the Hastings Handicap. He was the only horse in it, despite the fact that the field included Faust Rose Vivre, Flying Bill, Rita Page and others.

Faust Rose was a 5 to 1 against favorite.

For a couple of furlongs Gray kept Flying Bill with Birtel, but then the Pistol gelding streaked away and won as he liked, Moira Lad and Bannockburn filling the minor places.

Vivre was last, Birtol was ridden by the apprentice Reggie Bolan.

Luminous and Dr. Dennis were the chosen ones for the Novice Handicap, but they both failed.

Stitch in Time, a chestnut gelding from C. Cooper’s stables at Caulfield, and ridden by Joe Killorn, turned out the winner.

The chestnut only won by a neck from Mary Dennis and Atami.

Coolamon and Bubbling Brook stood out from the rest in the Trial Handicap. They succeeded in running dead heat for first place, with Direct Hit third.

In the deciding run, Bubbling Brook had a change of riders, Wilson replacing Hall, Coolamon being managed by Killorn. Coolamon is by Kingsburgh, the Melbourne Cup winner from Mrs Peggotty, an imported matron of note, and is trained by C. Cooper, at Caulfield.

The Westernport Welter concluded the day’s racing, and Erin’s Queen justified her position of favorite by winning from Tawonga and Mindsome.

The “stipe,” Mr. M. Gaven, enquired into Mindsome’s running, and after hearing the evidence exonerated the owner and horse, but severely reprimanded the rider, Toohey, whose

riding was regarded as being far from satisfactory.

***

THE High School Site - the ayes have it

As was confidently forecasted by “The Standard” the Referendum held on Saturday last resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the proposal to transfer the old cricket reserve to the Education Department as a site for a High School.

There was a large crowd outside the Shire Hall when the Shire President (Cr. W. Armstrong) at about 8 p.m. announced the result:

YES .. .. .. .. .. .. 642

No .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .82

Informal .. .. .. .. .. 5

The greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Cheers were given for the Shire President and the returning officers of the various ratings, concluding with three cheers for “The Standard.”

***

AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman) and P. Wheeler, J.sP. Arthur Edwin Sinclair was charged with riding a motor cycle at dangerous speed in Bay Street, Frankston, on the 20th January last, and on a second charge, with using dazzling headlights. Senior-Constable Cullane conducted the prosecution.

Defendant pleaded not guilty. Senior-Constable Cullane deposed that at 10.45 o’clock on the night in question he was on duty near the post office. He saw defendant on his machine travelling at a great speed about 30 miles an hour.

The picture show was just out and there were a large number of people

about.

Defendant used dazzling headlights which lighted up the whole street.

Defendant: How do you know at what pace I was travelling?

Witness: I never saw an electric tram travel faster; you were out of sight in a few seconds.

Constable Mahoney gave corroborative evidence.

Defendant elected to make a statement. He said he had been riding a motor cycle for nine years, and had never been before the court on any charge.

On the night in question he was riding a new machine for the first time, and was not aware of the strength of the headlights.

The machine he considered could not travel 30 miles an hour, and on this occasion was not doing more than 15 or 18 miles.

The Senior-Constable said he had received numerous complaints relating to motor cyclists, and he asked that an example be made of defendant.

A fine of £2 on each charge was inflicted.

***

THE Frankston Pictures and Palais de Danse expect to give their first entertainment in their new theatre at Easter.

***

AN impudent piece of effrontery and vandalism was committed at Aspendale during the early hours of Sunday morning last when four men forcibly entered the private residence of, and in the absence of Mr. T. J. Rankin, known as “Corra Lynn,” in Foster Street, and had, as they termed it, a “good time,” in consuming a quantity of beer and spirits and smoking the best cigars.

Not satisfied with that they set to work and completely demolished the whole of the furnishings and furniture, piano, etc., breaking all the ornaments and electric light globes in the place.

As the owner expressed it, the place resembled a shambles.

This took place in full view of some of the residents at the hour of 4am.

After their sojourn at “Corra Lynn” they leisurely took themselves off in a motor car which was waiting for them on the back road.

Not satisfied with the damage they had already done they next visited “Como,” Nepean Road, and awakened the occupants, demanding money, as they said “to buy groceries.”

After leaving the occupants in a state of great fear in event of any attempt to follow them, they took all the available cash and entered the car again opposite Retreat Avenue and drove slowly towards the city.

The police were quickly on the scene. Unfortunately the number of the car was obliterated and could not be discerned in the half light of the early morning.

The all-night patrol, as suggested by this paper, is an absolute necessity, as the police cannot be expected to be on duty day and night, and even when, as we understand, the present officer does at least 16 hours a day at the present time.

What more could be humanely expected?

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 21 & 23 Feb 1923

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Red Hill post handy total, Somerville let opportunity slip

By Brodie Cowburn PROVINCIAL

AN unbeaten knock of 81 from James O’Connell helped Red Hill to a good total on Saturday.

Red Hill are playing Baxter in a twoday match. Red Hill batted on day one, going on to score 8/246 before stumps.

Red Hill’s batters struggled to capitalise on good starts in the early part of the day. O’Connell stamped his authority on the match batting at number six - he scored 81 from 148 deliveries.

Pines were bowled out by Baden Powell on day one of their two-day match at Pat Rollo Reserve.

Pines lost the toss and were sent in to bat first. They were bowled out for 196 with seven overs left to play in the day.

Harley Peace-Stirling top scored for Pines with 62 runs.

Baden Powell got started on their run chase, and finished the day at 0/17.

Sorrento scored 8/225 against Langwarrin on Saturday. Old Peninsula scored 9/219 against Long Island.

PENINSULA

SOMERVILLE are in danger of letting a great opportunity to win slip.

Somerville played Dromana away from home on Saturday. It was day one of a two-day match.

Dromana batted first and struggled. They were sent back to the sheds after just 44 overs, having been bowled out for 113.

The damage would have been worse if not for Kierran Voelkl, who scored a half-century.

Somerville bowler Aaron Kaddatz was in fine form. He posted figures of 4/28.

With victory in their sights, Somerville came in to bat. Things went pearshaped before stumps.

Somerville lost wickets freely. At stumps they were left languishing at 8/76.

A collapse of 4/7 just before stumps may have doomed Somerville to defeat.

Moorooduc’s run chase didn’t get off to a great start last weekend. After bowling Seaford Tigers out for 185, Moorooduc finished the day at 3/18. Flinders also had some early difficulties during their run chase. They will start day two on 2/14, chasing Mornington’s total of 145.

On day two at Emil Madsen Re-

serve, Mt Eliza will attempt to chase down Heatherhill’s total of 198.

DISTRICT

CARRUM wrapped up a first innings win over Hastings on Saturday. Hastings had a miserable time at Roy Doy Reserve. They were bowled out for just 96 halfway through the day.

Carrum made short work of their target, scoring a win on day one. They declared at 5/156, sending Hastings back in to bat again before stumps. Hastings finished the day on 2/14.

Carrum have an outright win in their

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Delacombe Park set Rosebud a target of 191 to chase down at Olympic Park last weekend. Rosebud’s run chase didn’t get off to a great startRosebud lost an early wicket and finished the day at 1/3 . Seaford was bowled out for 220 by Main Ridge shortly before stumps on the first day of their two-day clash.

At Crib Point Reserve, Crib Point set Carrum Downs a target of 174 to score to win.

SUB DISTRICT

TRAVIS French put on an excellent

show on Saturday, scoring 155 runs for Tootgarook.

French came in as opener and batted brilliantly. He scored 155, complete with thirteen boundaries.

Tootgarook batted all day. They finished up at 8/302 at stumps.

Pearcedale’s Josh Swainston also put together a brilliant innings on Saturday. He scored 143 runs, helping his side to a final total of 234.

Swainston’s knock was his best ever for his side. It came off just 126 deliveries - Swainston smashed 17 fours and 5 sixes.

Boneo made a start at reaching

their target before stumps. They will start day two from 0/30.

Balnarring scored a mammoth 9/325 against Ballam Park last weekend. They were led by a century from Jake Hewitt.

Balnarring declared shortly before stumps. Ballam Park scored five runs and lost a wicket before the close of play.

Tyabb was bowled out for 100 by Mt Martha last weekend. Mt Martha will restart from 2/30 this Saturday. Frankston YCW closed out the weekend of cricket by setting Rye a target of 198 to chase down.

Country Week: The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association's representative team were too strong for Bendigo District Cricket Association in their Country Week clash. Setting a target of 312, Bendigo were all out for 233. Picture: Craig Barrett

Miskulin, Youngs and Cup drama

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

BAXTER’s capture of Damien Miskulin, Langwarrin’s come-from-behind win and Australia Cup controversy were the main talking points to emerge from an action-packed weekend.

Late last week Baxter announced that it had clinched the signature of 26-year-old midfielder Miskulin who made 21 appearances last season for Doveton in NPL3.

Miskulin had been with Melbourne Victory, Melbourne Knights and Dandenong City prior to joining Doveton.

It’s rare for players in their prime to make a dramatic drop down the leagues but Miskulin had a simple response when queried about the move.

“I’m going to Europe for four weeks and would have missed some games for Doveton so I thought I’d go down to Baxter and have a fun year with my best mate down there who I haven’t played with since we were eight years old,” he said.

That best mate is another new Baxter signing, Dallas Mcneill and Miskulin also enjoys a close friendship with Liam Myatt whose brother Keegan recently made the switch from Doveton to Baxter Park.

In NPL2 Langwarrin’s season got off to a flyer at Lawton Park on Saturday evening when Brad Blumenthal put the locals 1-0 up in the opening minute.

A clash between Tom Podarides and Kingston’s Trent Skapetis saw the latter sent off in the 26th minute but two minutes later Kingston captain Faisal Sakhizada exposed Langwarrin’s aerial frailty by heading a corner onto the bar and Keisuke Honda converted from point blank range.

The 10 men stunned the home side in the 40th minute when Sakhizada broke forward and headed them in front following a cross from the left.

James Kelly and Tom Youngs were the men behind Langwarrin’s comeback and their goals in the 53rd and 57th minutes put Langy fans at ease.

Kelly’s surge into the attacking third and a low shot from outside the area made it 2-2 and Youngs’ decisive low strike came after he’d jinked past two defenders on the left and finished superbly.

Langwarrin now begins a five-match away stint on Friday when it travels to John Cain Memorial Park to take on Northcote City.

Send-offs and officiating controversy marred the second preliminary round of the Australia Cup last weekend.

Rosebud had a bye, Mount Martha forfeited but Baxter, Mount Eliza, Somerville Eagles and Mentone all lost.

At Reema Reserve Baxter sorely missed Miskulin due to work commitments and went down 1-0 to Endeavour United.

Baxter had two send-offs – Alex Piasentin and keeper Jarrod Nardino –while head coach Stephen Fisher was cautioned.

Mount Eliza assistant coach Stan Packer outdid Fisher by being sent off in the second half of his team’s 5-0 loss to Epsom at Monterey Reserve.

It was a case of mistaken identity according to Packer but by then it was no contest.

The first two Epsom goals highlighted dreadful decisions from an assistant referee who received a resounding round of applause when he eventually gave a correct offside decision.

Somerville Eagles went down 4-2 to Manningham Juventus at Park Avenue Reserve on Saturday.

Somerville hit the woodwork multi-

ple times and failed to convert numerous chances.

Jake Meggs and Tom Simmons were the Eagles’ scorers.

Meggs’ goal stood out as he beat two opponents before hammering home a low shot from outside the area.

Mentone went down 3-2 on Sunday evening to Templestowe Wolves at Petty’s Reserve after being 3-1 down at half-time.

Prolific scorer Marcus Spivey and Eric Ervine were on target for Mentone.

In State 1 news the outcome of Fraser Maclaren’s visit this week to a specialist will have a major bearing on Mornington’s season.

The former Beaumaris, Melbourne Victory, South Melbourne, Dandenong Thunder and Langwarrin goalkeeper is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury in the previous week’s friendly against Doveton.

Mornington last week signed Adam Hester from Doveton and the former Beaumaris player is likely to be used in a wide role.

The Seagulls lost 3-0 at Dallas Brooks Park in Saturday’s friendly against Clifton Hill.

It was a match Mornington recruit Travis Chalk-Hatton will want to forget as the tall defender had a hand in all the goals.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers have completed a significant off-field coup with the appointment of current Young Matildas and Melbourne City W-League goalkeeping coach Jordan

Franken.

Strikers president Adrian Scialpi was instrumental in luring the former Dandenong Thunder goalkeeping coach to Centenary Park.

Scialpi knows Roy Hunter, director and head coach of goalkeeping academy Premier Football Tuition and Hunter pointed him in Franken’s direction.

“I called Jordan and we agreed terms so we’ve added another quality person to our coaching staff,” Scialpi said.

Strikers have signed Nathan Brown from Somerville Eagles and he will vie with Ben Caballero for the senior goalkeeping spot.

Midfielder Kostas Varkatzos, 21, has been signed from Bulleen. He previously played for Oakleigh Cannons and Port Melbourne in the JBNPL.

Strikers also announced the signing of teenage left back Jordy May from Mornington.

Rumours of gloom and doom at State 2 rival Frankston Pines were ridiculed by the Monterey Reserve faithful after head coach Trevor Johnston had a 23-player matchday squad at his disposal on Saturday.

Pines beat Richmond 1-0 with an impressive first-half finish from Dandenong Thunder recruit Hassan Nazari who excelled on the left wing.

Captain Ryan Ratcliffe is back at Pines after trialling with Casey Comets and Johnston expects to cull his senior squad to 18 in coming days.

In State 5 news there’s talk of Cory

Osorio moving from Rosebud to Seaford United.

Osorio was an interested spectator at Seaford’s 5-2 friendly win over Chelsea last weekend but Rosebud also has been active and is believed to have approached former player Dougie Cunnison.

Meanwhile Football Victoria released its preliminary State League fixtures last week.

Mornington gets the league action underway on Friday 17 March when it takes on South Springvale at Dallas Brooks Park at 8.30pm.

The three local clubs in State 2 –Peninsula Strikers, Skye United and Frankston Pines – play each other in the first four rounds of the season.

The opening round of the State League season is highlighted by three games featuring local clubs on Saturday 18 March all with 3pm kick-offs: Strikers v Skye at Centenary, Baxter v Chelsea at Baxter Park and Seaford v Mount Eliza at North Seaford.

Here are some of the results of last week’s pre-season friendlies:

Seaford Utd 2 (Nathan Medes, Abraham Lueth) Skye Utd reserves 6 (Daniel Castillo 2, George Jeffs, Nick Wright, Austin Sporys, Michael Turner); Endeavour Utd 1 Skye Utd 6 (Leo McLeod 2, Lewis Gibson, Slavisa Saric, Austin Sporys); Mornington 0 Clifton Hill 3; Peninsula Strikers 3 (Riley Anderton 3) Brighton 2; Frankston

Pines 1 (Hassan Nazari) Richmond 0; Skye Utd 2 (Leo McLeod, Asgher Essa) Waverley Wanderers 0; Seaford

Utd 5 (Josh Vega 2, Esmat Eshani 2, Chris Moreel) Chelsea 2 (Adam Bartosy, Hamish Dorigo).

Here are this week’s pre-season friendlies:

FRIDAY (24 February)

Monbulk Rangers v Chelsea, Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility, 6.30pm & 8.30pm.

SATURDAY (25 February)

Mornington v Whittlesea United, Dallas Brooks Park, 1pm & 3pm; Frankston Pines v Elwood, Monterey Reserve, 10am (seniors & reserves); Peninsula Strikers v Banyule City, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Lilydale Montrose Utd v Mount Martha, Keith Hume Fraser Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Rosebud v Waverley Wanderers, Olympic Park, 6.30pm & 8.30pm; Seaford Utd v Melbourne University, North Seaford Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.

Men in the news: Baxter signing Damien Miskulin (left) and Tom Youngs who scored the winner for Langwarrin in the opening to the league season. Youngs’ picture: Darryl Kennedy