Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 8 February 2023

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Prospective pet owners are being encouraged to adopt older animals. National Pet Adoption Month takes place in March. See story page 2. Picture: Supplied

Law firm looks into historical abuse allegation

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A MAN alleges he was sexually abused while under the care of the state in Mentone during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is looking into allegations of abuse made against a man named Graham Johnston. The law firm says that Johnston

and his wife were employed by the Sisters of Mercy to reside as “cottage parents” at Sisters of Mercy Home in Mentone.

Johnston was the “cottage father” during the late 1960s, Slater and Gordon Lawyers says. He is now deceased.

Slater and Gordon abuse lawyer Katherine Munt says that the law firm’s client alleges he was sexually abused for years, beginning when he

was aged just nine-years-old.

“The Victorian man we are representing was just nine-years-old when he alleges the frequent sexual abuse began and resulted in devastating consequences for him throughout his life. He alleges the abuse would often occur while other boys slept in the same room,” Munt said. “These children were failed. Their health, welfare and safety were not protected by the state

government or the Sisters of Mercy.”

Slater and Gordon has issued a public appeal for witnesses to step forward to assist with civil historical abuse claims. “We are asking anyone who witnessed the abuse to come forward to share information which would remain confidential and would assist with potential compensation claims being pursued by survivors,” Munt said.

“We believe there could be potential

witnesses living in Victoria or interstate. If you were abused by Johnston, other carers, or are aware of the abuse of other children please do not hesitate to reach out. We hope that pursuing these abuse cases under civil law will provide survivors of abuse with the justice they have been waiting decades to receive.”

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy Australia was contacted for comment.

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Surrendered pets need loving homes

THE rising cost of living is causing people to surrender their pets.

PetRescue founder Vickie Davy says that she has seen “great dogs coming into rescue care”, and has encouraged prospective pet owners to consider adopting them.

“The fact is that only a small percentage of pets are surrendered due to their behaviour which - like any animal - can be negated through ded-

icated training,” she said.

National Pet Adoption month takes place throughout March. Petspiration Foundation charity and events lead Sherralea Cassidy says her charity is “on a mission to have cats, large dogs, adolescent dogs and bonded pairs that can’t be separated, adopted as they remain the most vulnerable in 2023.”

“All pets deserve a safe and lov-

ing home, and National Pet Adoption Month is the perfect opportunity to meet pets searching for a new family,” she said.

On Saturday 19 March and Sunday 20 March, pets in need of adoption will visit PETstock shops in Braeside, Chelsea, and Carrum Downs from 10am to 2pm. For more information visit petstock.com.au/pages/ adoption-hub

ISABELLE with cat Aldo. Picture: Supplied

Fundraiser to help toddler communicate

THREE-year-old Audrey isn’t able to walk and talk, but her eyes tell you everything.

Audrey was born with Rett Syndrome, a very rare condition which is usually found in young girls. Rett Syndrome affects brain development in children, causing them serious mobility and communication difficulties.

Since she was a baby, Audrey has attended Lyrebird Early Learning Centre in Carrum Downs. Centre manager Mikayla Burton says that although Audrey cannot speak, she uses her eyes to grab people’s attention.

“Audrey in a nutshell has just got a smile that lights up the room. She is very receptive to people she has a relationship with - she laughs and smiles and looks you dead in the eyes. She understands everything that’s happening,” Burton said. “That’s why it’s so important to raise funds to support her.”

Burton is organising a fundraiser to help Audrey’s family buy technology to assist her. They hope to be able to access “Eye Gazing Technology”, which will track Audrey’s eye movements to help her communicate.

“Her family got involved with this technology, she has had a couple of trial sessions now to see how she responds to it,” Burton said. “It communicates for her as she looks at a screen. In these initial stages she has an option of two different things - in the trial stage she’s asked a question and her eyes look at the response, and as she gets more advanced there’s more options.”

The fundraiser will be held at the Lyrebird Early Learning Centre, 191 Lyrebird Drive in Carrum Downs, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on 3 March. There will be face painting, a sausage sizzle, raffles, and stalls.

The gofundme for Audrey’s family has already raised more than $12,000. To donate visit gofundme.com/f/donate-to-helpaudrey-to-find-her-voice

Brodie Cowburn

AUDREY (pictured with Lyrebird Early Learning Centre manager Mikayla Burton) suffers from Rett Syndrome, which affects her mobility and communication. Picture: Supplied

Caution urged in calm waters

THE highest statewide drowning figures in nearly two decades have prompted calls for caution.

In Victoria, 13 people have drowned since Christmas Day. Life Saving Victoria said that it is the highest holiday death toll recorded in the state for 18 years.

17-year-old Nick Maan was one of the people who tragically died over the holiday period. He died in the waters of Mordialloc Beach on Boxing Day.

Life Saving Victoria is calling for people to be careful around water, even if it looks calm and still.

“Victoria has stunning waterways and it is understandable people are eager to enjoy them, but we ask you

to stop and think before rushing in and make safe decisions in, on and around water,” LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley said. “Inland waterways are particularly risky, with almost half of the 33 reported fatal drownings [between 1 July 2022 and 1 February 2023] occurring in inland waterways, so it is really important to remember that just because a waterway looks flat or calm, does not mean there is no danger.

“Rivers, creeks and dams can have hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface such as currents, sudden drop offs, slippery edges or debris, so even if you are just paddling or wading you

Free swimming class for babies

A SANDRINGHAM swimming pool is offering free classes for infants to help them get used to being in the water.

The free Splash Time program is running at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre. Classes, for infants aged up to four months, are run by two qualified swim teachers.

The swimming centre says “with mum or dad in the water with bub and guided by two fully qualified swim instructors, Splash Time is an educational program structured around developing parental aquatic skills and building experience in handling a baby in water.”

“Parents are given direction on how to gradually expose their baby

to water for the first time, in a controlled environment and at their own pace. Baby will feel safe and fully supported in the water as the three foundation holds including front hold, side and back hold are each demonstrated and practiced during the session. For parents, this knowledge instils confidence and makes baby feel more assured in and around water.”

To book a free class visit splashtime.com.au

could very quickly find yourself out of your depth and in trouble. This is why we urge people to check your skill level against the water conditions and whether you have the ability to swim there. If you do decide to get in the water enter feet first and slowly, read signage to familiarise yourself with risks and if in doubt, don’t go out.”

Dr Calverley says the swimmers can stay safe by visiting patrolled beaches. “Even confident swimmers should go to a patrolled location and swim between the red and yellow flags, where lifesavers can keep an eye on you and potential aquatic risks,” she said. Find a patrolled beach at beachsafe.org.au.

Take the most of walking weather IN THE specialists HANDS

PUT a spring in your step and enjoy the sunshine with an extensive range of colourful and comfortable footwear options whatever your foot size or need.

Bayside Shoes specializes in offering preventative as well as solutions to rehabilitate painful feet across all age ranges and foot conditions. They work closely with podiatrists, physiotherapists, osteopaths and orthopedic specialists to find an effective shoe solution that offers foot support, shoe quality and affordability.

Bayside Shoes have just received the new styles of Ziera footwear into their orthotic friendly range of shoes is part of their ongoing effort to give customers a greater range of choice in comfort shoes for work, exercise or that special occasion.

Discover the new range of stylish footwear designs & colours with over 60 styles of Ziera shoes, sandals and boots available for your selection.

The Ziera removable foot beds all provide contouring and cushioning for a very comfortable underfoot experience with its anatomically contoured heel, super soft leather lining with great arch and metatarsal support that has both a shock absorbing and cushioned comfort effect while being light and flexible. These Orthotic friendly shoes also enable you to swap out the Ziera removable foot bed for your customized orthotics and are available in extra wide fittings.

The popular Ziera Gummibear is a lightweight, extra wide walking Mary Jane that provides ample underfoot stability and a generous

toe box for ultimate comfort. The extra width of the shoe ensures no stress on your toes and is great if you suffer diabetes.

Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford on the corner of Clovelly Parade and has both free and disability parking near its entrance with wheel chair ramp access to the store. View the Bayside Shoes footwear range at www.baysideshoes.com.au or telephone 03 9785 1887 if you require further information on what is available to suit your feet or occasion.

ASPENDALE Beach. Picture: Gary Sissons

PARENTS with their babies at a Splash Time class. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Teens crash car

THREE teenagers from Carrum Downs, Frankston, and Bonbeach have been arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen car.

Police allege the stolen Nissan Pulsar was used to ram a police car at a Bonbeach car park at around 1.30pm on 1 February.

The police helicopter spotted the car on Nepean Highway in Carrum at around 3.50pm that day. They say it was later seen driving onto the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at speeds of around 150 kmph.

After travelling onto Warrigal Road, the driver crashed on Fairchild Street in Heatherton. The car hit a tree. All three people inside were taken to hospital.

A 15-year-old Carrum Downs boy was alleged to be driving the car. He is under police guard in hospital. A 15-year-old boy from Frankston and an 18-year-old woman from Bonbeach were each charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. The boy was remanded to face a children’s court, and the woman was remanded to face Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court.

The cars were stolen from Mt Eliza and Frankston, police say.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage can help with the investigation by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Caravan stolen

A CARAVAN worth more than $60,000 has been stolen from Moorabbin.

Victoria Police say that two men in a stolen Toyota Hilux were seen at the caravan on Elna Court at around 2.30pm on 31 December.

They allegedly used an angle grinder to break through the tow ball lock, then towed it away on the back of the stolen Hilux.

The stolen caravan in an Avan Aspire 555. Police found the Hilux dumped in Noble Park on 11 January.

A statement from Victoria Police read “the first offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s to 40s and 180cm tall. He was wearing a green Las Vegas Oakland Raiders cap, white mask, grey shirt, black gloves, navy work pants and light brown boots. The second offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged 30s to 40s, 180cm tall with brown/red hair. He was wearing black sunglasses, blue mask, black shirt with a white stripe on the sleeves, black gloves and brown work pants.”

CCTV images (below) of the caravan and two people police wish to speak to have been released. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Skate of Mind 2023 - 26 Feb, 10am - 4pm

Skate competition, live music, food trucks & prizes. Bicentennial Park (Chelsea Skate & Youth Park) Cnr Thames Prom & Scotch Pde, Chelsea. Longbeach Place

New 2023 program out now. Call 9776 1386 or visit www.longbeachplace.org.au

You can also call in 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea

VIEW Club- First Tuesday each month

VIEW is a leading women’s volunteer organisation where women can connect regularly with others and help the disadvantaged. Dinner meetings monthly at the Patterson River Country Club. Contact Lucinda 0431 426 170 or lucinda. bertram@gmail.com

Seniors Easy Exercise

Strength & movement classes for seniors. Mon 10.30am - 11.30am, Wed & Fri 9.15am10.15am. Call for details 9580 3675. Mordialloc Community Centre 115A Warren Rd, Mordialloc. Mordialloc Neighbourhood House

We have an open door to the community providing a meeting place for groups, educational and recreational activities. To learn more phone 9587 4534 or call into 457 Main St, Mordialloc.

Aspendale Gardens Community Gardens

Run by volunteers focused on providing a space for our community to gather, connect, learn and exercise. For course info and further details 9587 5955 or call into 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens.

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year

Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Birdwatching Outing

Join BirdLife members on 8th March to Banyan Waterhole & Patterson River, Carrum Downs. Meet 9am at end of Banyan Rd: access off Thompson Rd into Rossiter Rd, continue straight ahead. Easy walk on gravel road.

Enquiries 0429947893

Birdwatching Outing

Join BirdLife members on 19th March to Baldrys Crossing, Main Ridge. Meet 9am in car park on Baldrys Road where Main Creek crosses the road. Walk is on formed undulating tracks. All welcome. Enquiries 0429947893.

Frankston Combined Probus Club

Join us for morning tea (including guest speaker) on Friday17th February. Frankston Bowling Club

Yuille Street, Frankston at 9.45 for a 10am start. (no charge) Enjoy Fun, Friendship and Fellowship in Retirement. Phone Leah: 0450 916 366

Mornington Peninsula Family History Society. Research your family tree. Frankston South Community Centre, Towerhill Road. Tue & Thu 10.30am - 2.30pm, Sun from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. For more information, please email –info@mpfhs.org or phone 9783 7058 during our opening hours.

The Probus Club of Seaford.

We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.

Friendly Cards Group 500 cards

Wednesday nights: 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Frankston North Community Centre; 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. All are welcome. Cost $5. Tea & coffee available. Enquires Roma: 0438 540 108 or Bill: 0417 396 247

FIT Over 60

For all over 60 years. $10.00 per class, no joining or membership fees. Mondays 9.30am “Move it or Lose it”. Wednesdays 9.30am Body Bar: full body workout. Enquiries welcome on 0419 713 635 & 0403 021 868

Probus - Carrum Downs Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am.

Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925

Orwil Street Community House

Learn to Garden and Cook! A fortnightly program 10.30am - 12.30pm. $10 per session.

Bookings essential. For more information call: 9783 5073. Term 1 2023 Program now availablefrom our website: www.orwilst.org.au and also on Facebook.

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat Frankston Library Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm.

Everyone welcome. Further info contact Jacky on 0416 860 239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia. org.au or see www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club

16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. Ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

Frankston Stroke Support Group

Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.

ParkinSong Langwarrin

Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.

Frankston Bridge Club

Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.

Frankston Ladies Probus

Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212

U3A Frankston - Karingal Place

Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.

Fly Fishing 4th Thurs each month at 7pm. Mornington Peninsula Fly Fishers welcome visitors to our monthly club meetings held in Leawarra House, 200 Beach Street Frankston. For more information find us on Facebook.

Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted

The Frankston Beach Association holds working bees every 2nd Monday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours, in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan on 0418374981 if you are interested.

Orwil St Community House

Come along to our walking group at 9am Monday & cook a meal at 10am. Walking group is free & the cook up is $10. Bring a container to take your meal home. Bookings essential 9783 5073.

VIPA Foundation

Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313

Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.

The Voices of Frankston Choir

Singing every Wednesday morning at 10.30am. We meet at the Uniting Church High St Frankston. Everyone is welcome. Contact Trudi 0406 678 261 for further information.

Frankston Food Swap

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston

Frankston CWA

Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930

Peninsula Activities Group

Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.

McClelland Spinners and Weavers

Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.

Sanctuary Space

A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre. Coordinator 0425740075

Carrum Downs Tennis Club - Free Tennis Tennis 4 Teens:12 - 17 year-olds. Mum’s Tennis: 5 weeks of free social tennis. Resilience Thru Tennis: coaching session for primary or secondary age children who have been impacted by COVID-19. Contact Jarrod 0406792832

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

Rehearsals Wedensday evenings during school terms 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Ebdale Community Centre, Frankston. Primary and Secondary string, woodwind and brass instrumental students welcome. For more info visit www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au

Are you a Breast Cancer survivor?

Join us for a paddle in our Dragon Boat. 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Patterson Lakes, Carrum. Fun, fitness and friendship. Call Marilyn 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay 0425 743 455.

East Frankston Over 55s Club

200 Beach St Frankston. Various activities throughout the week: Melodies, Carpet Bowls, Craft/ Chat, Rummikub, Bingo, Line Dancing. For more details, contact Pearl: 9766 0290 or Joy: 9789 0498.

Seaford Senior Citizens Club

Broughton St. Seaford. 50 Plus. Open 5 days a week. Activities include: Bingo, Rummikub, Mahjong, Card Making, Canasta, Carpet Bowls, Women’s Social Club. For more details, contact Rosemary: 0400 610 845 or Jeana: 0430 999 741.

Frankston & District Stamp Club

Meet our friendly club members, always available for help and advice. 3rd Thursday each month, 7pm at Belvedere Community Centre, 36 Belvedere Road, Seaford. Enquiries 5995 9783.

South End Spirit Basketball

The Peninsula’s newest community based basketball club South End Spirit is looking for players of all ages to join us in the Chelsea Basketball Competition. Contact Nicola on enquiries@southendspirit.com.au

Southern Sounds Chorus

Ladies - want to learn to sing? You’ll make great music and great friends by joining us. Tues 7pm St Jude’s Primary School hall, Warrandyte Rd, Langwarrin. Call Maree 0411844572 (membership) & Penny 0402063563 (bookings)

Family Drug Support – Frankston

Open meetings for those impacted by someone’s drug and/or alcohol use. Talk/listen in a nonjudgemental, safe environment. Wednesday fortnightly, 6pm at Frankston Hospital, 2 Hastings Rd. Meetings are free. Further details phone Chloe 0448 177 083

National Seniors Australia

Frankston branch meets on the last Wed of each month at Francis Xavier Hall, Davey Street, Frankston. 10am for a cup of tea or coffee, followed by meeting at 10.30 am. Call Marion: 9776 6648.

Frankston North Men’s Forum

A forum for food, health and community.

First Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North. Free meal, coffee and tea; with like-minded chaps. Further details contact Bill on 97862710

Frankston Masters Athletics Club

Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472

Kananook Tennis Club

Social Tennis for adults of all ages and all abilities. Want to join a fun group - then we want you! Come along on Saturday afternoons.

58 Kananook Avenue, Seaford

Dutch Card Club

New members wanted. Playing Klaverjassen every Wednesday from 11.30 am - 4pm in the Community Hall - Kings Close, Frankston North. Contact Jan: 97709075

Play Darts

Mornington Peninsula Darts League are inviting men, women, juniors, adults & seniors to those interested in playing darts along the peninsula. If interested, contact Bryan 0413 295 868 or bmb2409@gmail.com

Try Croquet

Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340 Frankston Hockey Club is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.

Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association

Come and join the PWHA at Monash University grounds, Frankston on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+.

Contact: rebekahkh@hotmail.com

Dog Lovers Walking Group

Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

JP Locations National & International documents inc affadavits, stat decs & cert copies signed FREE of charge at police stations on the Peninsula. Frankston weekdays 10am to 3pm. Carrum

Downs: Mondays & Thursdays 5pm to 7pm. Ph: 1300 365 567.

Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society View stars, planets, clusters and galaxies through our powerful telescopes at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.

kingston.vic.gov.au/mordifest

The next Community Event Calendar will be published 7th March 2023

Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 1st March 2023

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

MONDAY BACK ROADS

ABC TV, 8pm

Heather Ewart hands the reins to champion Paralympian Kurt Fearnley for tonight’s exploration of a close-knit regional community. This series is celebrated for its inspirational storytelling in remote communities and townships around Australia and tonight, in its ninth season, the Northern Territory’s Tennant Creek gets the chance to spotlight its best side. Fearnley discovers the heartening side to a town that has often been associated with crime.

SATURDAY BLACK PANTHER

SEVEN, 7.30pm

This game-changing blockbuster elevated superhero movies to thrilling new heights while telling one of Marvel’s most captivating stories – and introducing some of its most interesting characters. The Black Panther (the late Chadwick Boseman, right), a superhero and newly crowned ruler of the African kingdom of Wakanda, must defend his claim to the throne against a claimant (Michael B. Jordan) whose plans would threaten his people’s future.

RECOMMENDED BY PODIATRISTS.

SUPERIOR CUSHIONING. SUPERIOR SUPPORT. FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

Thursday, February 9

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Venice, Bologna And The Bay Of Poets. Part 2 of 4.

MONDAY MASTERMIND AUSTRALIA

SBS, 6pm

Marc Fennell returns with season five of this brisk quiz show. He’s a pro at uncovering art crime mysteries (Framed) and being a trailblazer in current-affairs reporting (The Feed), but the Walkley Award winner can now also add quiz master to his job title. It takes finesse to deliver the show’s trademark rapid-fire questions, but more nous to come up with all the answers – luckily that’s the contestants’ job. This season, Fennell will ask more than 14,000 questions to more than 220 participants. There’s also a mammoth array of subjects to broaden the mind, including the history of frisbees.

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

You don’t need to be a green thumb to adore this long-running gardening series. Featuring a tribe of passionate presenters, they are the secret to its success. Returning with its 24th season (or 34th year of episodes) tonight, effervescent host Costa Georgiadis and his crew – including new team members Tammy Huynh and Hannah Moloney – are in Melbourne’s lush Royal Botanic Gardens. The episode is flush with many varied segments, but highlights include Hannah chatting with a First Nations educator at the Botanic Gardens about the gardens’ history and Sophie visiting the plot of an acclaimed landscaper.

Materials And Craftsmanship. Part 2 of 4.

Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 2.

Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R)

4.00 One Plus One. (R)

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

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Presidential Vision. A look at the visionary goals of US Presidents.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 2 of 5.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Mdl, R)

11.35 World On Fire. (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.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Ziggy fears she is a terrible mother.

8.30 The Best Of The Best And Worst Of Red Faces. (PGal, R) Daryl Somers presents HeyHeyIt’sSaturday’s most popular, funny and weird Red Faces acts.

10.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls, R) Peggy Piper is released from prison.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Ready Or Not. (2019, MA15+hv) Samara Weaving.

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. (PGd) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) An ambulance crew comforts a schoolboy who has fallen out of a tree.

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (MA15+adl, R) Presented by Melissa Doyle.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Emergency Call. (Ma)

11.55 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R)

2.30 Global

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

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

8.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (Mls) Hannah Gadsby hosts her own Comedy Gala at Just For Laughs Montreal’s 40th anniversary festival.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A lifesaver asks the Special Victims Unit for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Costa Georgiadis hosts Gardening Australia.

Friday, February 10

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Australia

Remastered. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Les Misérables. (Mv, R) 2.00 Joanna

Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (Ml, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.15

Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, 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.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Sophie Thomson visits a designer’s home.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mdsv, R) Part 2 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the death of a young woman.

10.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) Ma books a weekend in Margate.

10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R) Pop Larkin takes justice into his own hands.

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.10 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. (Mas, R) 11.00 The Story Of Beef. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Royal Doctors: Treating the Monarchy. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 Inferno. 3.55

Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Autumn. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Megabridges: Spanning The Void. An insight into the construction of three bridges from different eras that are icons of progress.

9.30 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Smalls. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (Malv, R)

1.30 Das Boot. (Malv, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Saturday, February

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R)

Dianne visits one of her biggest supporters.

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Mad)

Shelagh faces a challenging delivery.

8.30 Midsomer Murders.

(Final, Mav, R) After a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols, DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.00 Unforgotten. (Final, Malv, R)

The team narrows down the suspects.

10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Madlsv, R) Part 2 of 3.

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. European Championships.

Highlights. 3.30 Cycling. The Saudi Tour.

Highlights. 4.40 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Physical Challenge. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Michael Portillo’s Pyrenean quest continues with the French High Pyrenees.

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle: Tragedy And Triumph. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 4.

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

11.15 Atlanta. (Final, Madls, R)

11.55 Mister 8. (Premiere, Mls) 4.30

Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Karen Martini cooks French toast.

8.30 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, Mal, R) An astronaut believed to be dead after his crew were forced to abandon their expedition to Mars prematurely, has to rely on his ingenuity to survive in the planet’s hostile conditions while awaiting rescue. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels.

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 I Am Patrick Swayze. (Mlv, R) A tribute to actor Patrick Swayze.

2.30 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) Vets rush to save a German shepherd.

8.30 MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020, PGal) Based on a true story.

A mother’s world is shattered after a near-fatal accident leaves her paralysed.

Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln, Jacki Weaver.

10.20 MOVIE: The Glass Castle. (2017, Ma, R) Four siblings learn to take care of themselves. Brie Larson.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, 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. Chat show with celebrity guests.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Dame Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Salma Hayek, Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama and Tinie Tempah.

10.30 Just For Laughs

Australia. (Mls, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs

Uncut. (MA15+ls, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Mentone

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Inglis Millennium Day and Family Race Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Customs deal with a Lithuanian man who has questionable holiday plans. A risky item lands at the mail centre.

7.30 MOVIE: Black Panther. (2018, Mv, R) The newly crowned ruler of the African kingdom of Wakanda must defend his claim to the throne. Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan.

10.25 To Be Advised.

12.10 MOVIE: Daffodils. (2019, Ml, R) A bittersweet love story. Rose McIver.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Karpathos And Kasos. (PG, R)

7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 I Escaped To The Country.

9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Godzilla Vs. Kong. (2021, Mav) Fearsome monsters Godzilla and King Kong square off in an epic battle for the ages. Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall.

10.45 MOVIE: Species.

(1995, MA15+hlsv, R) Natasha Henstridge.

12.45 Living On The Coast. (R)

1.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, 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)

6am Morning Programs.

10.30 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 1pm Rugby League. NRL. Women’s All-Stars. Round 1. Maori v Indigenous All Stars. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Men’s All-Stars. Round 1. Maori v Indigenous All Stars. 6.00 Customs. 6.30

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) Tragedy strikes when a husband and wife are washed off rocks by a massive wave.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) The Fly Team questions an NYPD officer who is under arrest for assault in the breakaway Moldovan state of Transnistria, amid claims that a sex trafficking ring is being concealed by those in power.

11.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy officer is murdered.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Return, Mv) A kidnapping ends in murder.

8.30 Vera. (Final, PG, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after the body of a woman is washed up on the banks of the River Tyne.

10.00 Farewell Doc Martin. (Ma, R) A behind-the-scenes look at the final instalment.

10.50 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R)

11.50 Just Between Us. (Malns, R)

12.50 Les Misérables. (Mv, R)

1.50 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch.9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)

4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train: Alexandria. Part 1 of 4.

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. Part 1 of 3. Dan Snow explores some of the world’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries.

9.30 Expedition Bermuda Triangle. (PGalv, R) A look at the Bermuda Triangle.

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency: Someone To Lean On. (Ma, R)

12.50 Pandemic 2020. (Ma, R)

4.00 The Source. (Mal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Storks. (2016, PGa, R) Andy Samberg. 2.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. H’lights.

3.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)

8.45 Maternal. (Mal) As Maryam fights to control her anxiety, Catherine weighs up what it will take to progress as a female surgeon.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Dale Hausner And Samuel Dieteman. (MA15+av)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mads, R)

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

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

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Road To Adventure. 3.30 Our Town. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

2.25 Living Black. 3.00 Football. NTFL. Women’s

Under 18s. 4.15 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Men’s Second Semi-Final. SA All-Stars v Bunji Magic. Replay. 5.45 Just Another Day In Indulkana. 5.55 Songlines. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School.

8.40 MOVIE: Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary. (2021) 10.30 Late Programs.

Monday, February

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PG) 10.15 The Movie Show. 10.50 Three Colours: Red. (1994, M, French) 12.40pm How To Be A Good Wife. (2020, M, French) 2.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 4.55 Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 6.45 Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 8.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.35 Free Fire. (2016, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

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: Who Killed Juanita. (Mv, R) Takes a look the disappearance of Juanita Nielsen.

11.10 The First 48. (Ma)

12.00 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)

12.50 Explore TV. (R) 1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 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.

6am Morning

6.30 The Sunday Project.

A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Australian Survivor. A tribe faces what could be one of the most catastrophic Tribal Councils ever witnessed.

9.10 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After Tennant and the team are tasked with finding a globetrotting social media star who has been kidnapped, they find out that she is not the person her husband, or her followers, think she is.

10.10 FBI. (Msv, R) The team tracks down a shooter.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Midsomer

Murders. (Mav, R) 12.40 Father Brown. (Ma,

R) 1.25 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (Return, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Road Trip: Wales.

8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness: The Birth Of A Monster. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Shadow Mansions. (MA15+)

A look at “shadow” mansions.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Partisan. (Malv)

11.45 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+a, R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Japan 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) After an exhausting round of auditions, the top 50 face new challenges.

9.15 Starstruck. (PG) The next four teams go head-to-head for a place in the final and a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Busted In Bangkok. (MA15+as, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police.

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In Suburbia. (2017, MA15+a, R) Brianna Brown.

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) Intimacy Week begins.

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

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam)

11.20 The Equalizer. (Mdv, 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) 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. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Return, Ml) Two teams, including Rebecca Gibney, Luke McGregor, Harley Breen and Concetta Caristo, go head-to-head.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGds) Sam gives relationship advice to Freddie.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team goes after the vigilante. 11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Tuesday, February 14

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Jennifer Grey. (PG) Jennifer Grey explores her roots.

8.30 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma) Explores the Gloriavale Christian Community.

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.10 Antidisturbios. (MA15+ad)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

12.15 Manayek. (MA15+v, R) 1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+dlv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, February

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program.

9.00 Utopia. (Final, PG, R) Tony is at loggerheads with Rhonda and Jim.

9.30 Spicks And Specks.

(PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 The Business. (R)

11.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mv, R) 1.00

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 Wildlife ER: Cavendish The Koala. (PG) A sick koala needs help.

8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Emeli Sandé. (PG) Part 3 of 4. Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé explores her grandparents’ remarkable war stories.

9.30 Bloodlands. (M) Tom and Olivia race to track down the gold.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (Mal)

12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+alv, R)

2.15 Face To Face. (Premiere, Ma) 4.05

Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (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) After an exhausting round of auditions, the top 50 face new challenges.

9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben is transported back to 1879 and the rustic, frontier town of Salvation.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Celebrity Obsessed: Madonna. (MA15+a, R)

12.45 Emergency Call. (PGal, R)

1.15 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 Married At First Sight. (Mas) Intimacy Week continues.

9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 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)

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.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A survivor favourite brings a shocking twist that will flip the game on its head.

9.10 NCIS. (M, R) The team is immersed in the world of food trucks after a man is found frozen to death in the back of one.

11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: The Lismore Floods. (M) A look at the 2022 Lismore floods.

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

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

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Mlv, R)

12.05 Filthy Rich. (Mas, R)

1.05 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The rumour mill goes into overdrive.

9.05 Under Investigation: Where’s Willi? (Ma) Liz Hayes and a team of experts take a look at the 1976 disappearance of celebrity chef Willi Koeppen.

10.05 Nine News Late.

10.35 See No Evil: One Last Shot. (Mv)

11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Living On The Coast. (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 Dr Chris Brown.

8.40 Fire Country. (Mv) After a hiker trying to take a selfie falls off a cliff, Bode and Jake put aside their differences to make a rescue.

9.40 Bull. (PGa, R) Izzy puts the brakes on her wedding to Bull after he jeopardises Benny’s election campaign.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Kim Jong-Un ‘helps restore democracy’ - councillor

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes has again made reference to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un when discussing council’s communication rules.

Hughes is serving a month-long suspension. In the wake of his suspension being handed down, Hughes published four lengthy Facebook posts last week detailing his thoughts on the arbitration process that led to his stint on the sidelines.

Not for the first time, Hughes wrote about North Korea and its dictator Kim Jong-Un in a post which discussed Frankston Council’s social media policies. The post was accompanied by a photoshopped image of Kim Jong-Un with a dolphin, the animal which features of Frankston Council’s logo.

In 2021 Hughes posted a photoshopped North Korean flag with a dolphin on it to Facebook, writing that council’s new social media policy would “make Kim Jon-Un nod in approval”. He was suspended from council for that post, and has just been suspended again partly because the post remained active on his page.

Last week Hughes sensationally told his Facebook followers that the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un had helped “restore democracy to Frankston”.

“I made a social media post about this dystopian code [of conduct], which contained an image of a North Korean flag with a Dolphin logo to highlight similarities between the code and laws in the DPRK. This displeased seven councillors who then sent me to arbitration where I was suspended for one month,” he said. “I reinstated my North Korean flag with the dolphin social media post that got me suspended the first time, and waited for councillors to take the trap. On June 6, 2022, councillors took the bait and sent me back to arbitration.”

Hughes claims he took legal advice into the arbitration which resulted in a change to council’s code of conduct. Late last year councillors opted to remove a clause in the code which read: “Councillors undertake to comply with the council’s communications policy and to respect the roles of the mayor and chief executive officer as the official spokespersons of the council. Although any councillor is entitled to communicate his or her views to the media, constituents and others, they should not in doing so criticise or actively seek to undermine any decision or position already taken by the council.”

Hughes said the removal of the clause was “a righteous victory against a system that is set up to protect the status quo. I was proud of what was accomplished.” He signed off his Facebook

post by saying “thank you to all Frankston residents for your continued support in my struggle to bring accountability and financial responsibility to Frankston Council. And a special shout out to the despotic regime of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for their unknowing support in restoring democracy in Frankston.”

Frankston Council asserts that the code of conduct prior to its revision was “never illegal or incorrect”.

“At the council meeting on 24 October 2022, council voted to amend the councillor code of conduct in relation to a section which set out expectations around councillor communications and use of social media,” Frankston Council strategic communications director Matthew Mollett said. “Any failure by a councillor to adhere to the communications policy would not,

in itself, give rise to a councillor conduct matter, [for example] arbitration. It has always been the case that a councillor conduct matter can only be commenced as a result of a breach of one or more of the standards of conduct.”

Hughes’ bizarre Facebook post also invited Hollywood or Bollywood movie producers to contact him for movie rights to the saga. Musician Bryan Adams and viral internet sensation Hasbulla were also mentioned in the lengthy post.

Hughes was suspended for a month effective from 31 January. He is not being paid his council remuneration for the duration of his suspension. He is still expected to face a councillor conduct panel sometime this year, with a suspension of up to a year looming if he is found to have committed serious misconduct.

IMAGES posted by suspended Frankston councillor Steven Hughes on Facebook.

High School site – referendum to be taken

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ON January 4th last the Council of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings passed a resolution to the effect that the Council’s High School Committee immediately write to the Education Department asking for a definite decision as to whether the alternate site would be accepted for a High School in lieu of the old cricket reserve.

This letter did not leave Frankston till January 17, when Mr. John E. Jones, the Shire Secretary, at the suggestion of the “Standard” representative, kindly undertook to ask on behalf of the school committee and write to the Department himself.

On Thursday last, as no reply had been received from the Department to the Shire Secretary’s letter, Crs. Gray and Wells made a special trip to Melbourne in order to obtain definite information for the Council meeting to be held on the following day.

The officers of the Education Department advised Crs. Gray and Wells that the matter had been considered and the reply would be furnished to the Council forthwith.

Consequently at last Friday’s meeting the following reply was received from the Department: Education Department, 1st February, 1923.

Referring to your letter of 17th January regarding proposed High School at Frankston,

I have to inform you that the proposal for the alternate site for a High School IS NOT VIEWED FAVORABLY.

The Hon, the Minister proposes to visit Frankston on a suitable date in order to go further into the matter personally.

Cr. Gray: That practically means that the alternate site has been turned down. I therefore move that a referendum be taken in the Ridings of Frankston, Seaford and Mt. Eliza on Saturday, 17th February, on the question of handing over the old cricket reserve to the Education Department as a site for the High School.

The President asked if the motion could be proceeded with without notice.

Cr. Gray thought it could. He pointed out that at the recent public meeting attended by Mr. Hansen, it had been resolved that in the event of the alternate site being turned down the Council be asked to take a referendum.

Cr. Gray said enquiry had been made as to the accuracy of the statement that if only one or two ratepayers objected the Minister could not transfer the land. THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT.

He urged the councillors to work together in this matter. All were in favor of a High School; it was only a question of site.

The alternative site might be as good as the cricket reserve, but the Education Department did not think so.

Other towns were out to secure the High School and Frankston should not delay any further.

If hot and bitter words had been passed over this question let them be forgotten.

Cr. Oates said he was quite agreeable to do the right and proper thing, but they should wait till the Minister came down. If they were in earnest they should put the best side. He believed Mr. Hansen was well impressed with the alternative site, but the public meeting had completely upset him.

Before any further action was taken they should find out what the Minister of Education had to say regarding the alternative site.

Cr. Jones: Why was the cricket reserve site withdrawn by the Lands Department?

Cr. Oates: Oh, I don’t know!

Cr. Jones: Because of the dilly-dallying and squabbling among yourselves.

Cr. Alden said that Mr. Hansen turned down the Hastings road site as being too far from the station.

This other site was the same distance away.

Cr. Oates advised delay until the Minister’s visit.

Cr. Jones: That’s what you have been doing for 12 months and darned near lost the school for us!

Cr. Gray is trying to reach finality and you are hopping in and trying to block him again!

Cr. Oates: Where is a referendum going to lead you? Will the Minister take any notice of it?

It was resolved on the motion of Crs. Gerrand and Jones that Cr. Gray’s resolution be accepted.

Cr. Gray said that he and Cr. Wells received inside information and Frankston people would be well advised to reach out both hands and get the High School.

Cr. Jones seconded Cr. Gray’s resolution that a referendum be taken.

“Some of you,” said Cr. Jones, don’t seem to know the value of what you are losing. Give the Education Department whatever they want.”

Cr. Oates: The question should have been settled long ago.

Cr. Jones: Well, you were the Scotch in the wheel!

Cr. May considered that if the

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Minister visited the district he should be met by councillors who were quite unbiased. He would then feel the proper view.

Cr. Alden: What about appointing the three East Riding councillors? (Laughter).

Cr. Longmuir thought the referendum should be taken over the whole Shire. All the ratepayers were interested in the money part of the business.

Cr. Alden: We are not asking if the people are in favor of a High School that question has been decided.

Cr. Wells said the voting would be recorded in each Riding separately.

Cr. Howell knew the Seaford Riding favored a High School, but the ratepayers there did not know the land in question.

Cr. Jones: When it is a question of gaining such an asset as a High School, we should give anything they ask for a site I would give the land! (Laughter).

Cr. Gray said he had named the three ridings because originally they made up one riding.

Cr. Walker: The vote should be taken through the whole Shire or the Frankston Riding. He moved that the referendum be taken in the Frankston Riding.

Cr. Howell seconded, but the motion was lost.

A further amendment by Crs. Howell and Walker that a vote of the whole Shire be taken was also defeated. The motion was then put and carried by a large majority.

Cr. Gray enquired re voting powers. Would it be on the principle of one ratepayer one vote.

Cr. Oates: I am returning officer and I will see that every ratepayer gets all the voting power they are entitled to.

Cr. Alden: If you hold a public meeting on the question you would only hold up one hand.

Cr. Oates: Why should the man with property worth only 5/- in rates have the same voting power as the permanent resident who has a large interest in the district?

Cr. Gray: Do you mean that the wealthy man has more brains?

The matter was then dropped.

On the motion of Crs. Gray and Wells the President was authorised to convene a public meeting to be held at Frankston on the evening of the 16th inst. to consider the referendum question.

***

THE Railways Department have written in reply to a letter from the Shire Council requesting that a luggage porter be appointed at Frankston. Enquiry had been made into the matter and reports indicate that passengers’ luggage is taken by the staff to the station barrier, where it can be taken charge of by the driver of cabs or motors, or by passengers themselves, and whilst it was realised that some inconvenience was caused owing to the unfinished state of the ramp, at present this would be duly obviated, when the ramp is finished.

After consideration of all the circumstances the Commissioners could not see their way to accede to the request of the Council.

It was further intimated that the licensed luggage porters were not paid by the Department and it was questionable whether the traffic would enable one man to make a living. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 7 & 9 Feb 1923

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Panayi out, McCormack in

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MARINOS Panayi quit Frankston

Pines last week and captain Ryan Ratcliffe is trialling with Casey Comets.

And Rosebud has secured the goalkeeper it sought by luring former Langwarrin, Peninsula Strikers and Knox City custodian Colin McCormack out of premature retirement.

State 5 club Rosebud was delighted to secure McCormack after losing Hayden Hicks to Seaford United.

Rosebud coach Paul Truman had been trying out two younger keepers and was keen to sign an experienced gloveman.

“Signing Colin is a big plus for us,” Truman said.

“Having an experienced keeper is so important if we’re to build a really competitive side.”

McCormack, 32, stopped playing after the 2018 season due to work and family commitments.

Panayi left Pines citing complaints about a lack of a physio, no goalkeeping training and the seniors and reserves not training separately.

Senior coach Trevor Johnson refused to get involved in “a tit-for-tat exchange” while president Lee Davies stressed the need to consider any issues “within the context of the fact that we are an organisation run by volunteers.”

In a busy week of player movement

Pines goalkeeper Thomas Hull flew back to England on Saturday due to a family illness while defender Daniel Taylor has joined Baxter.

But rumours that other Pines players – Joe O’Connor, Keegan Grealy and Calum Batey – could also be on the move proved unfounded and Johnston was given a forceful endorsement from O’Connor.

“We back Trev at the end of the day and we think the club can have another progressive season,” O’Connor said.

And Pines have their own recruitment drive underway with the Monterey Reserve club planning an ambitious move for a senior assistant and some new signings.

If successful it is bound to turn heads.

Meanwhile Mornington has signed Satoshi Kurakawa and Mehdi Sarwari. Kurakawa, 24, a defender signed from Caroline Springs George Cross, was on the books of Japanese club EV Internacional Fukuoka before joining Georgies last year.

Midfielder Sarwari, 25, was signed from Richmond and includes Melbourne City, Oakleigh Cannons, Langwarrin and Northcote on his CV.

Mornington hosted NPL2 outfit Dandenong City on Saturday morning going down 3-2.

Scottish import Rory Currie scored both goals for the home side to continue an impressive strike rate since his recent arrival.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin had a 5-3 win over Boroondara at Lawton Park last weekend.

Sloppy defending saw the home side go 2-0 down in the first 10 minutes but goals from Josh Varga and Tommy Youngs had scores locked at 2-2 at half-time.

Within 15 minutes of the restart Langy led 4-2 through Brad Blumenthal and a now mandatory Archie Macphee goal.

Blumenthal made it 5-2 with 15 min-

utes to go before Boroondara scored from a corner in the last 30 seconds.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers won their friendly against NPL3 outfit Beaumaris 1-0 at Centenary Park on Saturday.

Beaumaris had the best chance of the first half but Strikers’ keeper Ben Caballero made a fine low save.

The game was more open in the second period and Strikers struck the decisive blow.

Andy McIntyre switched the ball wide to Huss Chehimi who rolled his defender then played a sharp pass inside the box to Riley Anderton.

The New Zealand striker took a touch then slammed a low left-footed drive into the far corner for the winner.

Beaumaris hit the woodwork and had other chances to score but Strikers – marshalled superbly at the back by Steve Elliott – stood firm.

Skye United took on State 2 North West side Altona East at Monterey Reserve on Saturday and ran out a convincing 2-0 winner.

A sweetly struck Harrison Michaelis shot and a fine finish from Jason Nowakowski capped off a solid team display.

In State 4 Somerville Eagles defeated Mentone 3-1 at Knox Regional Centre on Saturday.

Somerville went 1-0 down early after claims for a foul on Hamish Budgen were ignored leaving prolific Men-

tone scorer Marcus Spivey one-on-one with Somerville keeper Nathan Brown and the striker made no mistake.

Josh Simmons levelled with a powerful header following a Conor McFall free-kick and later in the first half a slick passing movement saw McFall’s shot rebound to Tom Simmons who gave the Eagles a half-time lead.

In the 60th minute a nice passage of play down the right and a smart flick inside the box found Reilly Saffin who placed his shot past the Mentone keeper to complete the scoreline.

State 4 rival Baxter lost 4-2 to State 3 outfit Noble Park at Baxter Park on Saturday.

Impressive South African Dylan Murchie scored both goals for Baxter who had five first teamers unavailable.

On Sunday Baxter confirmed the signings of Tristan Stass and Noah Green from Frankston Pines.

Another State 4 local, Chelsea, lost 5-0 away to Casey Panthers last weekend with all the goals coming in the second half.

As we went to press Chelsea was waiting for council approval to host its Australia Cup away tie against St Kilda at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Friday night.

Check Chelsea’s facebook page for confirmation.

In State 5 Seaford United finished a productive week by winning both friendly matches and scoring 19 goals

and conceding just one.

Paul Williams’ men won 4-0 at home last Tuesday against Brandon Park reserves with Abraham Lueth (2), Andrew Packer and Luke Murray on target.

On Saturday North Seaford Reserve was the venue for a goal tsunami as the local side swept aside Officer winning 15-1.

Seaford’s scorers were Josh Vega (4), Khalil Bahrami (2), Abraham Lueth (2), Blake Hicks, Luke Murray, Jonas Harrasser, Esmat Ahmadi, Johnny Castillo, Callum Norton and Luca Rudolph.

On Thursday Rosebud beat Skye United 2-1 at Olympic Park with Noah Musso scoring both Rosebud goals and Lewis Gibson scoring for Skye.

The draw for the first preliminary round of the Australia Cup was held last week and six local clubs will be participating this weekend:

FRIDAY (10 February)

St Kilda v Chelsea, Edithvale Recreation Reserve, 8.30pm.

SATURDAY (11 February)

Latrobe University v Seaford Utd, Latrobe University, venue & KO TBC; Mount Martha v Tullamarine, Monterey Reserve, 3pm; Reservoir Utd v Mentone, Latrobe University, 2pm; Keilor Wolves v Aspendale, Green Gully Reserve (pitch 4), 3pm.

SUNDAY (12 February)

Glen Eira v Baxter, Baxter Park,

3pm.

Here are this week’s pre-season friendlies:

WEDNESDAY (8 February) Beaumaris v Skye Utd, Beaumaris College, 7.30pm; Rosebud v Somerville Eagles, Olympic Park,6pm & 8pm.

THURSDAY (9 February)

Langwarrin v Doveton, Lawton Park, 7.30pm seniors & U21s.

SATURDAY (11 February)

Doveton v Mornington, Waratah Reserve, 11am seniors & 1pm reserves; Chisholm v Skye Utd, Jack Edwards Reserve, 10am & 12 noon; Geelong Rangers v Peninsula Strikers, Myers Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Frankston Pines v Brighton, Monterey Reserve, 10am seniors & 12 noon reserves; St Kevin’s Old Boys v Somerville Eagles, Egan Lee Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.

In and out: Colin McCormack (right) has signed with Rosebud while Marinos Panayi has quit Frankston Pines. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

Upset brewing between Old Peninsula and Red Hill

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

PINES are in pole position to defeat Baxter.

Baxter Park hosted day one of the two-day clash between Baxter and Pines. Pines batted first, and had an excellent time at the crease.

Harley Peace-Stirling was Pines’ best. He blasted 108 runs from 138 balls, including 14 fours.

Jack Peace-Stirling contributed 80 runs to the scoreboard. Declan Jackson also scored a half century.

Pines finished the day with a huge total of 7/336. Baxter has a lot of work to do to avoid a loss.

Ladder leaders Old Peninsula are staring down the barrel of defeat. They were bowled out for just 157 on Saturday, with Red Hill scoring 1/70 in response before stumps.

At Overport Park last weekend, Langwarrin’s Matthew Prosser fell agonisingly short of a century.

Prosser was dismissed for 97. It was one of the few disappointments in what was a strong day for the Langwarrin batters.

Langwarrin scored 5/294 on day one of their match with Baden Powell.

On day two of their matchup, Long Island will try to defend a total of 161 against Sorrento.

PENINSULA

A BRILLIANT century from Mackenzie Gardner was the highlight on day one of Seaford Tigers’ match with Somerville.

Gardner hit 112 runs for the Tigers. He smashed 8 boundaries, 5 fours and 3 sixes.

Opener Brayden Roscoe also impressed for the Tigers. He scored 67 runs. Number four batter Luke Kranzbuhler scored 47.

On day two Somerville will need to score 274 to win.

Flinders will have to work hard to avoid defeat in their two-day match against Mt Eliza.

Flinders were sent in to bat first on day one. They struggled, and ended up all out for 119.

Bowler Ravindu Kodithuwakku did most of the damage. He took 5/33, making short work of the tail end.

Mt Eliza came in to bat for 22 overs before stumps. They will restart on day two from 3/55.

DISTRICT

THE two-day match between Carrum Downs and Carrum looks set to go down to the wire.

Carrum Downs batted first on day one. They struggled badly, ending up

all out for 114.

Carrum bowler Liam Hulett ran riot on the top order. He finished with figures of 6/42 from 26 overs, his best ever for his club.

Carrum were handed a golden opportunity to win, but they struggled with the bat too.

Carrum batted for 24 overs before stumps. They stumbled out of the gates to 3/6, and finished the day at 4/32.

Seaford scored 174 on day one of

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their match against Delacombe Park. Rosebud set Hastings a target of 196 to chase down on day one of their match at Hastings Park.

SUB DISTRICT

SKYE wrapped up a first innings victory over Ballam Park on Saturday. Skye batted first on day one of the two-day clash. They were bowled out for 120 after only 34 overs. Luckily for Skye, their bowlers fared better than their batters. They bowled

Ballam Park out for 98 to score a first innings win.

Azhar Zeeshan was the pick of the bowlers. He took figures of 5/22, his personal best for his club, to score his side the win.

Skye came in to bat once more before stumps. They scored 4/52.

Balnarring are in the box seat to claim an away win over Pearcedale.

Balnarring batted first on day one. They scored a mammoth 4/308 from 50 overs before declaring.

Rare breed: Sixteen-year-old Sam Gove has been selected for Country Week.

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Luke Hewitt was Balnarring’s best. The opener scored 112 runs - he hit 15 fours and 4 sixes along the way. Pearcedale scored 5/49 before stumps. They need a miracle to prevent defeat.

Mt Martha scored 7/169 on day one of their match against Rye on Saturday. At Truemans Road Reserve, Boneo scored 1/65 in reply to Tootgarook’s total of 102.

At Bunguyan Reserve, Frankston YCW set Tyabb a target of 232 to win.

COUNTRY WEEK

THE MPCA Country week side has been announced.

Among those called up to the team was a promising 16-year-old batter. Teenager Sam Gove from Flinders Cricket Club was selected.

Gove joins a rare class of 16-yearolds to be picked in the Country Week squad. In 1939, 16-year-old Lewin Cubitt from Balnarring took part in the carnival.

The Country Week carnival begins on 13 February.