Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 13 September 2023

Plane plans

A MASTER plan for Moorabbin Airport has been approved by the infrastructure minister. The plan was rejected by the previous federal government last year. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

Cost of living crisis hurting pets - RSPCA

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

NEARLY 150 reports of animal cruelty were made in the Kingston local government area in the last year.

The RSPCA has released its animal cruelty statistics for the 2022/2023 financial year. The figures revealed that 149 reports were made in the Kingston LGA - 11 animals ended up surrendered or seized by the RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate.

The Kingston LGA fared better than most others. It ranked 69th of 79 council areas in animal cruelty reports per 1000 residents. It also recorded less overall animal cruelty reports than it had in each of the three previous financial years.

307 reports of animal cruelty were made in the Frankston municipality in 22/23. The figure is the ninth-highest of 79 Victorian LGAs.

Frankston’s animal cruelty reports are higher than in 2021/2022 and 2020/2021. It is an improvement on the 2019/2020 figure of 338. 27 ani-

mals in the Frankston municipality were surrendered to the RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate in 22/23. Statewide, the total number of animals seized by or surrendered to RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate has increased for six years running - this year it increased by nearly 20 percent. RSPCA Victoria chief inspector Michael Stagg said “during this time, we’ve also had several investigations resulting in large-scale seizures or surrenders of animals, forcing our teams to find room and resources to care for them in a short space of time.”

“When we prosecute cases of animal cruelty, our shelter teams may need to care for the animals involved as the court cases progress, sometimes lasting months or years, adding to the pressure already faced by our nearcapacity shelters,” he said.

Stagg said that the current economic climate may be contributing to the rising animal cruelty numbers. “Cost of living pressures may be impacting people’s ability to care for their pets, whether it be their ability to provide suitable food or their ability to pay for necessary medical care. Many peo-

ple also became first-time pet owners during the pandemic and may need further information or support to help them understand how to care for their animals such as providing sanitary living conditions, grooming or preventative health measures,” he said.

Dogs are the most common victim in animal cruelty reports. Cats are second, and horses rank third. Insufficient water, food, or shelter is the most common reason for a cruelty report.

To make a report contact RSPCA Victoria on 9224 2222 or visit rspcavic.org/tip-off-form/

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Plan for airport future approved

MOORABBIN Airport’s master plan has been approved by the federal government.

The fate of the master plan has been unclear since last year. The previous federal government rejected the Moorabbin Airport Corporation’s draft master plan in 2022. The new master plan, approved by infrastructure minister Catherine King earlier this month, replaces the 2015 master plan. Opponents to the master plan have voiced concerns about the amount of land set aside for non-aviation use.

Moorabbin Airport Corporation CEO Paul Ferguson said “we’re committed to creating a world-leading sustainable, mixed-use urban site with safe aviation, training and education facilities while supporting commercial, industrial and retail operations to drive employment growth and local community prosperity.”

“Developments and renewal are essential to the airport. This is consistent with the Commonwealth’s policy of commercial development being essential to the airport’s operational and financial viability. Moorabbin Airport relies on a thriving ecosystem of mixed-used customers for aviation space growth and funding. With aviation at our heart, areas that are for non-aviation will greatly help to upgrade legacy infrastructure to benefit aviation and non-aviation customers,” he said. “The focus of Moorabbin Airport always was, and always will be, on safe aviation. Our approach for future land use is framed around growth, intent on improving our airspace, flight training and education as well as sustainable aviation infrastructure.”

Infrastructure minister Catherine King said the decision took the concerns of other stakeholders into account. “I acknowledge that there have been stakeholder concerns with the master planning process relating to Moorabbin Airport, particularly around community engagement and general aviation planning processes. However, the plan resolves a number of stakeholder concerns raised with the previous draft and paves a strong path for growth,” she said. “This includes by setting flight training as a strategic driver of the airport’s development plan, with student numbers set to increase from the current 1,350 to 1,800 by 2041.

“[The master plan] tightens land use controls to protect the core aviation precinct, confirms the airside fence on the Western apron will not be moving, and highlights Moorabbin Airport Corporation’s commitment to act to minimise environmental impact in targeting netzero by 2050.”

A statement from the Moorabbin Airport Corporation says that the plan will lead to $285 million in investment into the airport in the next eight years. “The airport is set to generate a 38% increase in economic benefit per year for the airport’s stakeholders and the local community - up from $870 million to $1.2 billion per year, by 2029,” the MAC said. Kingston Council publicly called for more consultation to take place last month (“Airport neighbours left in the dark” The News 30/8/23).

To read the Moorabbin Airport Masterplan 2021 visit moorabbinairport. com.au/about-us/planning

Brodie Cowburn

MOORABBIN Airport Corporation

CEO Paul Ferguson. Picture: Supplied

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THIS WEEKEND

Woman of the Year nominees wanted

NOMINATIONS have opened for the annual Kingston Woman of the Year awards.

This is the sixth edition of the awards night. Nominations in four categories are being accepted: courageous commitment, excelling in arts and sport, inspiring innovation, and success in STEM.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab is encouraging people to nominate outstanding

women for the awards. “These will be our sixth Kingston Women of the Year Awards and each year we are blown away with the quality of the nominees,” he said. “In each case they are women who contribute significantly to the day-to-day lives of our community members, through their dedication and devotion to what they do.”

Adrianne Fleming OAM was named the 2023 Kingston Woman of the Year

earlier this year. The aviation industry trailblazer is a board member of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia, and the AMDA Foundation Nominations are open until 31 October. The awards are presented at an International Women’s Day event on 8 March next year.

To make a nomination visit kingston. vic.gov.au/community/awards/womenof-the-year.

ENDURANCE STARTS HERE

SCAN FOR TICKETS

PREVIOUS Kingston women of the year award winners Jess McKenna, Nidhi Shah, Sarah Loh, Adrianne Fleming, and Aunty Katrina Amon (L to R). Picture: Supplied

Strategy for closer parkland spaces

ALL residents in the Kingston local government area should one day live within 400 metres of an open public space, a new Kingston Council plan reads.

A final strategy for the future of open space in the Kingston municipality is being formed. Kingston Council has commenced consultation on its draft open space strategy. The strategy was written after a round of community consultation earlier in the year. In addition to the draft open space strategy, council is also working on a draft Green Wedge management plan. Consultation on the Green Wedge plan is expected to begin soon.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that the open space strategy “prioritises investment in additional open space for suburbs with high density housing, while improving what is existing, and designing timeless spaces that encourage a diversity of use. We want everyone in Kingston to have access to an open space within 400 metres of their home.”

“Our urban landscape is unique in Kingston, and we are committed to providing accessible and sustainable open spaces and working with our community to protect and enhance them, both for now and the future,” he said. “Whether encouraging social connections, improving mental health, or promoting healthy lifestyles by providing opportunities for physical activity and connection to green spaces and nature, the importance of these spaces can’t be underestimated.”

The open space strategy reads that it will “identify gaps (issues and opportunities) in the existing open space activity networks based on Plan Melbourne ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ and walking distances for each open space type.”

Consultation closes 29 September. To make a submission visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/ open-space-strategy

Brodie Cowburn

A PLAN for future local parkland is forming. Picture: Supplied

Frankston’s Monopoly board in the works

A FRANKSTON-themed edition of Monopoly is in the works.

The Frankston edition of the iconic board game will hit the shelves in May next year. Manufacturer Winning Moves says that community suggestions for locally themed squares are welcomed.

Winning Moves’ Daniel Fuentes said “we are beyond thrilled to be celebrating Frankston with its own custom board. With a history dating back to the mid-19th century, we’re excited to incorporate the area’s unique heritage into the game’s design, offering players a taste of its past, while also honouring all of the modern elements of the town. We’re excited to hear from you on what you think should be on the board.”

Customised community chest and chance cards will also feature in the board game.

Monopoly: Frankston Edition is manufactured

by Winning Moves under license from Hasbro. It has also produced Bendigo, Geelong, and Melbourne editions of the game.

To contribute ideas for the board game visit facebook.com/FrankstonMonopoly or email info@winningmoves.com.au.

FRANKSTON is getting the Monopoly treatment. The Frankston edition of the board game is expected to be released in May 2024. Picture: Supplied

Teens charged over alleged abduction

TWO teenagers have been charged in relation to an alleged armed robbery.

The alleged armed robbery and attack took place in Glen Huntly on Monday 4 September, a little after 3.30pm. A 14-year-old boy was allegedly confronted by people in a Volkswagen, then forced inside.

The car was driven down Neerim Road. The victim ended up outside the car near the Grange Road intersection with “significant injuries”, a Victoria Police statement read. He was still in hospital in a serious condition on 10 September.

A 14-year-old Frankston South was arrested in Frankston on 7 September. He was charged with armed robbery, robbery, conduct endangering life, intentionally cause serious injury, theft of motor vehicle, theft, possess controlled weapon, commit indictable offence on bail, and other offences. A 15-year-old Cranbourne boy was arrested in Mentone on 9 September and charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, robbery, conduct endangering life, intentionally causing serious injury, theft of motor vehicle, and theft.

The two teenagers were remanded to appear at Childrens’ Court at a later date.

Police are still investigating the alleged attack. Anyone with information can contact 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Cop charged with on-duty assault

A POLICE officer has been charged with assault in relation to an on-duty incident in Frankston. The alleged assault occurred in Frankston this January. In a statement, Victoria Police confirmed that the police officer was on-duty.

The 47-year-old man, a senior constable, was charged with unlawful assault. He is scheduled to face court at a later date.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Grant programs reviewed

KINGSTON Council is reviewing its grant programs.

A second stage of community consolation is underway on proposed changes to council’s community grants. Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said he hoped that the changes will ensure “our new model is inclusive and most importantly, fair. We want to ensure the distribution of grants is equitable and representative of Kingston’s diverse community.”

“We have heard from our community and the groups they represent that we need to reduce red tape and offer a more straightforward application process and that is what we have put forward with these changes,” he said. “While our grants

budget will remain unchanged, we are aiming to consolidate the ten existing grant streams into five, enhancing clarity and accessibility for all applicants.

“This phase provides an opportunity for those that have already provided feedback to review where we have landed with the proposed model, as well as providing an opportunity for new community members and stakeholders to contribute.”

The proposed new model can be seen at yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/grantsreview. Consultation closes on 19 September, and a final decision is expected in October.

MORDIALLOC Mens Shed received a $3200 grant earlier this year. Picture: Supplied

Dog business has its day

A DOG accessory business in Carrum Downs has received a $5000 award.

Leaf and Leash was named one of 100 Australia Post 2023 local business hero award winners. The business will receive $5000 to improve its online store.

Dunkley MP Peta Murphy congratulated Leaf and Leash owner Bea Kenneth on the win. “It’s fantastic to see a Dunkley small business recognised in these awards. As a dog lover and a long-time supporter of shopping local, I’m so pleased to see Leaf and Leash’s success,” she said.

“I hope to see more Dunkley small business recognised in next year’s awards.”

WHAT’S NEW....

School’s out, pirates are in for the spring school holidays

THE spring school holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to start preparing for some pirate-inspired fun! Searoad Ferries has a great schedule of FREE school holiday activities aboard its ferries across the Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento.

Onboard each vessel there is a children’s playground, and for sunny days, head out onto the rooftop deck to scan for dolphins or seals at Pope’s Eye, or grab a snack at the onboard café. For foot passengers, spend some extra time at the newly opened Queenscliff Ferry terminal and explore the gift store, or relax in the passenger lounge and admire the spectacular coastline.

This September school holidays there is a range of organised activities onboard Searoad Ferries including a pirate show, dolphin discovery experience, puppet show and Talk like a Pirate day.

The kids will love meeting Captain Jack and his motley crew. On Monday 18th September, the kids can practice sword fighting and walking the plank.

On Tuesday 19th, they can join the fun on Talk like a Pirate Day. Kids can enjoy talking like a pirate, using their best pirate words and dress up bringing their favourite toy parrot.

When: Monday 18 September Cap-

tain Jack

Tuesday 19 September – Talk Like a

Pirate Day

Departing Queenscliff 11am & 2pm

Departing Sorrento 12pm & 3pm

The Krazy Koala puppet show combines catchy tunes, slap stick comedy and a group of charismatic puppets. Kids are invited to join in as the puppets play their favourite songs.

When: Wednesday 20 & 27 Septem-

ber

Departing Queenscliff: 11am and 1pm

Departing Sorrento: 12pm and 2pm

Dolphin Discovery is a fun and interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillips unique dolphins and other amazing marine life, including seals

and whales. Play games, see dolphin skulls and meet Bella Burrunan the dolphin.

When: Friday 22 & Thursday 28 September Departing Sorrento 11am and 1pm Departing Queenscliff 12pm and 2pm School holiday activities on board Searoad Ferries are free and included in the price of a ferry ticket.

A return family foot passenger fare for 2 adults and up to 3 children (up to the age of 15) costs just $110, sailing from either Sorrento or Queenscliff. More at: https://www.searoad.com. au/school-holiday-ferry-fun

BUSINESS owner Bea Kenneth and her dog Ollie (left), with Dunkley MP Peta Murphy and her dog Bert. Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE

7TWO, 8.30pm

Viewers of this charming historical mystery series will be well acquainted with its headstrong heroine Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips, pictured) – Victorian London’s first-ever female detective – and her ability to run rings around the local law enforcement. However, the PI is forced to sit most of this week’s episode out after being accused of a string of burglaries targeting the city mortuary. It falls to Eliza’s housekeeper Ivy (Cathy Belton, Philomena) to clear her name – by any means possible.

FRIDAY

SOUTH AMERICA WITH SIMON REEVE

SBS, 7.30pm

British presenter Simon Reeve (pictured) rarely films without his scarf wrapped around his neck – he calls it his “comfort blanket”. Tonight, Reeve is in Brazil, beginning in the Amazon with the Waiapi people. This indigenous tribe has clung onto its traditional lifestyle, now threatened by logging and mining. As Reeve steps foot into some of the most remote places on Earth, a “comfort” scarf seems very fitting.

SUNDAY CON GIRL

SEVEN, 8.45pm

When a distressed 14-year-old is found on the streets of Dublin, police spend weeks searching for her family, before realising she isn’t a child at all. This four-part docudrama charts the life and crimes of Aussie conwoman Samantha Azzopardi, who weaved a web of deception all over the world. As illustrated by a raft of interviewees, Azzopardi’s motive was not financial, rather a misguided attempt to relive her childhood. But even as her lies crossed into the outlandish, there’s a level of sadness and sympathy for Azzopardi here.

MONDAY NEIGHBOURS

TEN, 4.30pm

It turns out everybody really does need good neighbours – as the iconic soap makes an unexpected but joyous return after an absence of only 14 months. Thanks to streaming giant Prime Video, who have committed to producing at least 400 new episodes, the residents of Ramsay Street are back, with a slew of changes. Firstly, there’s a new version of the theme song, ), and some new faces in the ’s Mischa

Woodburne and Ryan Moloney will be returning, and we’ll also be treated to guest appearances from some fan favourites.

Thursday, September 14

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Nuevo Leon. (PGad) Eva Longoria heads to Nuevo Leon.

9.20 Kin. (Final, MA15+lv) Eamon and Amanda meet.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

(R)

10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+av) 11.35 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 1.25 Man In Room 301. (MA15+a, R) 3.15 Food Safari. (R) 3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under 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. (PG) Eden and Remi consider giving up on Kirby.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Mystery Over The Mediterranean. (PGa, R) Examines the 2016 crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 that claimed the lives of all 66 passengers and crew.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.45 The Resident. (Ma, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Show Must Go On.

8.00 RBT. (PGl, R) A look at random breath test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Michelle and Emma are on high alert.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.40 New Amsterdam. (MA15+ms, R) 1.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 The Gold. (Mlv) A group of criminals robbing a security depot inadvertently stumbles across a fortune in gold bullion.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Mischa Barton joins Neighbours

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final, R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Voices Of Australia. (Premiere)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A lottery winner is found dead.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Ml)

The country is rocked by a mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R) Maggie takes in a Ghanaian lodger.

10.00 Annika. (Ma, R) A case takes the team to the Isle of Bute.

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.25 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. (PG) 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 11.30 WorldWatch.

12.30 Speedweek. 1.30 AusMoto Show. 2.00 Volleyball. Australian Super League. Finals.

4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage

20. Highlights. 5.30 My Life In Clay. 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma) Explores an enduring cold case.

8.20 Incas: The New Story.

(Mad) A look at the Inca people.

10.00 Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum. (PG, R)

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

12.50 My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

2.30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PGa, R) 3.25 Patriot Brains. (Mls, R) 4.20 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

Monday, September 18

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Space 22. (PG, R)

11.40 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 12.25 Our Brain. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: No Laughing Matter – Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro, Sarah Silverman. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Amy has a £7.25 million home to sell.

9.25 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Masv)

11.45 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.15

Destination Flavour. (R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00

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

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. St Kilda v Port Adelaide. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. West Coast v Carlton. From Mineral Resources Park, Perth. 5.00 Seven News

At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PGd, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 Con Girl. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Charts the story of Australian serial con artist Samantha Azzopardi.

11.00 Born To Kill? Peter Moore – The Man In Black. (Mav) Takes a look at Peter Moore.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Mlv, R)

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mav)

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 12.45 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.15 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Fiji. 3.30 Rugby World Cup Post-Match. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 FBI. (Mv) Maggie reconnects with an old mentor when the team investigates the murder of a professional informant.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R) When a US Navy sailor washes up dead on a sacred site, the NCIS team investigates.

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls, R) Heather’s in a funk.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) When Dim goes missing, Lucy and Tim, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Robbers steal a diplomatic pouch.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45 The Village. (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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) Two men go missing in remote bush after a boys’ weekend goes terribly wrong.

9.40 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.50 Hello SA. (PG) 2.20 Talking Honey. (PGa) 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 Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.45 To Be Advised.

10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) A hacker kills a family of three. 11.05 NCIS. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, September 19

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Annabel Crabb meets Jordon Steele-John.

8.35 The Whiteley Art Scandal. (PG) Part 1 of 2. Tells the story of the greatest art fraud case in Australian history.

9.30 Makers Of Modern Australia: Rebels. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Four Corners. (R)

11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R)

12.05 Barrenjoey Road. (Ma, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Oldham To Wakefield.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The Sámi Voice. Karla Grant travels to Norway.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Wayne’s grief surrounding a sudden death results in dire consequences for his own health.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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Olympic Marathon Test Race To Start From Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE shire secretary, Mr. John E. Jones yesterday received application from the secretary of the Amateur Sports Club, Melbourne, asking permission to use the Frankston park for the commencement of the Olympic Marathon test race on Saturday, 29th September.

The application was granted.

This race from Frankston to Melbourne will commence at 1 o’clock, and is really a test to select a representative for Australia at the Paris games next year.

The shire president, councillors and leading members of Frankston sports clubs will assist on the day, and as competitors will be present from all the States considerable public interest should be aroused. ***

CR. Alden always keeps a keen eye on the financial position of the council. At last Friday’s meeting he drew attention to the increasing debit of the electric light account, and was informed that the position would show improvement when amounts due for installation work and supply of current were paid up.

Cr. Alden contended that there should be no outstanding accounts, and it was resolved that defaulters be given seven days in which to pay, otherwise legal proceedings would be instituted. ***

MR. A. W. Mabbs, hon. secretary of the Flinders Naval Depot Soccer Club, who has been absent in Sydney for some time, returned to Crib Point last week.

Mr. Samuel Lazarus, who was killed

in alighting from a tram in Burke road, Camberwell, on Thursday last, was a colonist of 71 years standing.

He was a teacher in the old denominational schools at Tullamarine, but later took up commercial pursuits.

He was a resident of Carlton for many years, and later of North Fitzroy.

At one time he was one of the best known figures in Melbourne as the driver of a high two wheeled smart dog cart.

He was a life-long adherent of the Church of England, and one of the directors of the clergy widow and orphans’ fund.

He leaves a son, Lieut.-Colonel J. S. Lazarus, of Frankston, and two daughters.

At the council meeting last Friday Cr. Gray moved that the sympathy of the council be extended to Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus in his bereavement.

The resolution was carried by councillors standing and observing silence for some moments. ***

Frankston Electric Light

Mr. D. J. Quartermain, manager, reported to the council as follows:

I beg to report for the month of August as follows:

I have completed 14 new installations in the Henley system for the month.

Total amount of installation work done for August, £120/18-; also connected 14 new consumers to the supply.

Amounts collected for the month of August:

Light, £263/12/6; installation, £205/ 10/2; total, £46912/8.

Goods sold and installation done

for month of August: Henley system, £126/8/-; sale of goods, £77/8/8; sale of lamps, £11/13/8; sale of sundries, £1/15/6; total, £2205/10.

Total amount of installation work completed to end of August, 1923: Henley system, £2598/10/9; conduit jobs, £50/9/-; sale of goods, £426/17/9; sale of lamps; £82/ 18/6; sale of sundries, £60/18/6; total, £3219/4/6.

I have also armed poles and transferred wires from swan-neck pins to arms on poles along Playne, Thompson, and Wells streets.

To do this work we worked all day Sunday and Saturday, so as not to interrupt the supply.

***

TODAY Mr. Hansen, of the Education Department, communicated with Mr. John E. Jones, shire secretary, and informed him that sufficient money had been placed on the estimates to erect a High School at Frankston.

But there was a fly in the ointment.

Mr. Hanson informed Mr. Jones that personally he was “utterly opposed” to the school being built on three acres, as proposed, and he intended exerting his influence with the Minister to have the decision reversed.

Mr. Hanson added that he was leaving for Sydney almost immediately and expected to be absent for three weeks.

On his return he would try and induce the Minister to accompany him to Frankston to inspect the site.

“The Standard” sincerely hopes that Mr. Hansen will succeed in bringing the Minister to Frankston, although Sir Alexander Peacock is already fully aware of all the facts, not omitting the unreasonable attitude of a section of

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the officers of his department.

It was only about a month ago that Sir Alex. informed a Frankston deputation that the officers of his department had reported that they considered that nothing less than eight acres should be made available at Frankston.

“This was my reply”, exclaimed Sir Alex, holding up a certain document before the deputation as he read: “I DO NOT AGREE.”

Evidently the Minister’s officers are not put down. Mr. Hansen, at all costs, seems to be full of fight, and it remains to be seen how his chief will meet the opposition.

Mr. Hansen evidently possesses a short memory. On the occasion of his visit to Frankston on 1st December, 1921, he informed the residents that the site in question was admirably suited to the purpose.

He added that the cricket ground would still be available to the general public, and instanced the case at Hamilton where similar provision was made.

It was at Mr. Hansen’s suggestion that the council immediately called a public meeting of the residents to make the land available.

At that meeting it was resolved to transfer two acres to the Department as suggested.

Later on the Department asked that the area be increased to three acres and from that time on one obstacle after the other was raised, until finally the Department demanded 8 acres.

According to Mr. Hansen they are still on the war-path. Fortunately for Frankston they find that Sir Alex. is the lion in the path. ***

FRANKSTON POLICE COURT

At the Frankston Police Court before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman), P. Wheeler and J. Brown, J.sP., three young men named Carr, Michael and Long were charged by Senior-Constable Culhane with offensive behaviour at Frankston on Sunday.

They were fined £1 each.

For being drunk and disorderly two men named Moule and Brown, were fined 10/- each.

The Frankston District Gas & Electric Light Company sought to recover £3/17/- from W. P. Mason for electric current.

Mr. A. Leslie Williams appeared for the plaintiff company and defendant conducted his own case.

W. Bean, manager at Frankston, gave the particulars of claim which related to houses known as “Henley” and “The Bowery.”

Defendant denied liability, as he was not the owner of the properties referred to.

The case was withdrawn. ***

ON Saturday afternoon next, at 3 p.m., H. Daly and T. Potter intend to carry out a trotting contest for a wager. Seaford road is to become the battle course, and the distance is 16 miles.

Great local interest is being taken in the event, and as both ponies are exceptionally fast some excitement is promised.

Both contestants are very popular in Seaford and bookies are suffering a “freeze out.”

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 & 14 Sep 1923

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8. Sedate (character)

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17. Wireless crackle

18. Fury

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22. Reduce by 50% 23. Bankroll (event)

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2. Will’s bequests

3. Learn (of)

4. Troubles

5. Fleecy Andes mammals

6. Scraped (out a living)

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14. Umbrella

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LOCAL ARTIST CELEBRATED AT MPRG’S ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2023

Carrum Downs artist Jaq Grantford has been named as the Archibald Prize 2023 ‘People’s Choice’ winner for her winning portrait of former Playschool presenter and beloved Australian personality Noni Hazlehurst.

This month, the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2023 opens at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery – the only Victorian destination for this popular event. Thousands of art lovers and curious cultural adventurers will head to Mornington to see the 57 portraits hanging side-by-side, including Jaq’s now famous portrait and this year’s winning work of Montaigne by Julia Gutman.

Portraits have always intrigued the viewer: the eyeline, the position of the model, the story behind the sitter. For many, it’s the first time a visitor can be up close and personal with a public figure or cultural identity from this generation. A portrait is a reflection of the people of our time for future generations to experience and discuss.

For more than a century, art lovers have flocked to the annual Archibald Prize event to experience people and faces of our time and culture, and Jaq’s portrait of Noni Hazlehurst is no exception to the array of works by Australian artists in the 2023 touring exhibition.

This is not Jaq’s first award-winning portrait. In 2022, Grantford took the top spot at the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery of

Australia and in 2019 the Melbourne artist won the 2019 Kennedy Art Prize and Best in Show at the American Art Awards.

Jaq’s winning portraiture work can be seen in collections around the world including the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona,

as well as locally in the National Portrait Gallery and the NGV Collection. Grantford’s work is often the chosen favourite of gallery-goers and has won various ‘people’s choice’ awards including the Lester Prize and the Shirley Hannon Portrait Prize.

Archibald Prize fans can experience Grantford’s winning portrait up close and reserve a spot to hear the artist speak about her work, process and style in an intimate lunch event in conversation with MPRG curator Dunja Rmandić at the picturesque Montalto Winery in Red Hill on 27

October.

For a more informal event, gallerygoers can join Jaq on a tour of the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition and enjoy local wine, cheese and conversation in the Gallery’s late night series, FRIDAY UNWINDS on 13 October.

The Gallery will be open late every Friday night until 9pm throughout the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition. FRIDAY UNWINDS is an art lover’s exclusive Friday night pass to admire the exhibition after dark with local beers, wine, cheeses and live music.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery have installed a pop up café with the good folk at Commonfolk, providing visitors with delicious food and beverage options during their Archibald Prize 2023 visit.

Tickets are selling fast for Australia’s most prestigious art event, the Archibald Prize 2023 which will be on display at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 15 September to 5 November.

Timed entry, flexible entry and open late tickets are available now. To book your spot and to view the array of curated programs visit mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au

The Archibald Prize 2023 is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art award and will be shown exclusively in Victoria at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. The Archibald Prize 2023 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition.

Archibald Prize 2023 ANZ People’s Choice Award winner Jaq Grantford with the winning work Through the window, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Archibald Prize 2023 finalist, Marie Mansfield Ronni Kahn AO (founder OzHarvest) (detail) © the artist

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Bulldogs claim premiership glory

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

FRANKSTON YCW will play

Dromana in the MPFNL Division One Grand Final this Sunday.

To book their Grand Final spot, Frankston YCW had to withstand a challenge from Mt Eliza at Rosebud’s Olympic Park.

Mt Eliza booted five goals in the opening term to get out to a 13-point lead at the first break. By half-time Frankston YCW managed to get ahead by two points.

Heading into the final quarter, the Stonecats led by just four points. They held their nerve, and went on to score

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a hard-fought ten point win 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).

Joshua Patullo was dominant. He booted eight goals, and was his side’s best on the day.

Dromana and Frankston YCW will face off for the premiership at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston on Sunday, 17 September. The ball will be bounced at 2.30pm.

DIVISION TWO

MORNINGTON are 2023 MPFNL Division Two premiers.

The Bulldogs played Somerville at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium last Saturday in the Grand Final. After a tight first term, Somerville took control in the second quarter. They went into the

Dromana v Frankston YCW, 2.30pm Sun 17 Sep, GRAND FINAL, SkyBus Stadium

half-time break ahead by 14 points.

The Bulldogs bit back in the third quarter. They kicked themselves back into the game with a five-goals-to-one term.

Mornington held onto their lead in the final term, going on to claim the premiership with a tight nine-point win 7.10 (52) to 9.7 (61).

Bulldogs skipper Nathan Heath led from the front. He booted two goals and was one of his side’s best. Joshua Newman and Adrian Speedy were also excellent.

The Bulldogs finished the homeand-away season on top of the ladder. They stumbled in their first finals game against Somerville two weeks ago before bouncing back to claim promotion to MPFNL Division One.

Redlegs run out of legs: After a close contest all day, Frankston YCW got the better of Mt Eliza by ten points.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Division One here we come: Mornington Bulldogs have secured promotion after taking out the 2023 Division Two Grand Final.

Picture: Alan Dillon

Stonecats pounce: Langwarrin were soundly beaten, 48:25, by Frankston YCW in the Prelimiary Final of CGrade netball. The Stonecats will face Bonbeach in next week's Grand Final. Picture: Paul Churcher

Just out of reach: Sorrento got the better of Frankston YCW in the netball A-Grade Preliminary Final, and will now face Langwarrin next week. Picture: Craig Barrett

Demolition: Langwarrin were far too good for Dromana with a 54-point win in the Division One, Under 19's Preliminary Final. Picture: Paul Churcher

Kangas go to the Big Dance: Langwarrin Reserves will play Red Hill in next week's Division One Reserves Grand Final after being eight points up against Mt Eliza when the final siren sounded, below.

Pictures: Paul Churcher

Decisive win: Mornington's under 17's netball team took out the Grand Final with a 27:18 win against Pearcedale. Picture: Alan Dillon

Langy appoints Jamie Skelly

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie JAMIE Skelly is the new senior coach of Langwarrin.

The local NPL2 club made the announcement late last week on its facebook page.

Skelly replaces Scott Miller who resigned last month.

Skelly is a former Langwarrin junior, reserves coach and senior assistant to both Miller and his predecessor Gus Macleod and has held senior coaching positions with Peninsula Strikers, Casey Comets and Noble Park United. His appointment came as no surprise after David Chick accepted the Bentleigh Greens role and Langy decided to honour the succession plan put in place five years earlier when Skelly became Miller’s assistant.

“We first spoke about a succession plan with the people who brought me back to the club (in late 2018) – Scott, Greg (Kilner) and John Heskins – and if I didn’t think that the timing was right I wouldn’t have taken the job,” Skelly said.

His father Jim, uncle Brian and brother Sean are all Langwarrin life members and there’s a sense that he was destined to one day take over as senior coach.

He’s hit the ground running and has been speaking to players about plans for next season.

“Judging from our initial discussions the players are happy and no-one has given any indication of leaving so my expectation is that most will stay.

“But if positions open up in the squad we’d likely bring in maybe three or four as we don’t need to make wholesale changes.

“Both myself and Greg have been speaking to the players and they have been positive about what next season might hold.”

Last season there was a focus on scoring more goals and that was achieved but Langwarrin also conceded the highest number of goals since its initial NPL campaign back in 2018.

“One of our problems was conceding late goals and we probably dropped 12 to 15 points in the last five minutes of games,” Skelly said.

“When we sat down at the end of the season and identified the problem some of it was attributable to not being fit enough as well as not having the right people on the park at the right time.

“And during our discussions with the players a lot of them felt that they could have been fitter so fitness is definitely an area that we will concentrate

on during the pre-season and throughout the season.

“But overall the players won’t see too much difference between me and Scott which comes from us working together for five years as coach and assistant.

“It’s been a really good environment for players and one I want to continue.

“We’ll focus on a couple of changes that we think can take us to the next level.”

And that next level is the elite club level of the sport in this state.

Frankston Pines remains the only local club to have walked boldly on that stage and Langwarrin would be overthe-moon if it could match that feat.

“I still need to sit down with the club and nut out what our aims are but first and foremost we need to stay in the league.

“It’s a tough league and it’s going to get even tougher with North Geelong, Bentleigh Greens, Melbourne Victory and Caroline Springs George Cross coming into it.

“So first we need to win as many games as we can and create a really competitive, strong side and what hap-

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pens from there will happen.

“If we get everything right we’ll be pushing towards the top end of the table and giving ourselves every chance of taking the club to the next level.

“Right now the club and the team are in a good place so it’s a great opportunity to try and make that happen.”

Last week was big on coaching announcements as State 2 side Peninsula Strikers announced that senior coach Scott Morrison will be in charge for a second successive season.

Strikers also named Jake Priest as senior assistant.

“Scott’s first season in charge of the club produced thoroughly entertaining football and although we fell short of promotion, there is no one better suited to lead the club to another promotion push in 2024,” the club statement said.

“Jake has been the reserves coach at the club since the start of 2021 and has a very impressive record, only losing seven games from 57 with a 65% winning record, as well as leading the reserves to a first league title in 30 years.”

Former senior assistant Jason Sy-

The old and the new: Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly (left) and Seaford United counterpart Paul Williams pictured at this year’s Wallace Cup. In the background (partly obscured) is former Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy”

Taylor. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

Gunning from Mornington while also announcing that captain Riley Anderton and Cooper Andrews have re-committed for another season.

“Ethan, Tommy and Charlie give us more leg speed and although they are young they have played senior football and are more than good enough,” Morrison said.

“Ethan will add more quality in midfield, his passing range will complement our wingers and strikers and can really hurt opposition teams.

“We needed to add some firepower to help take the load off Riley as we asked a lot of him this year and the addition of Tommy will help with that as Tommy is a handful for any defender.

“Charlie helps strengthen us at the back.

“He’s very versatile playing across there and not only is he a quality defender but he’s a ball player and brings players higher up the pitch into the game.”

Strikers held their presentation night last weekend and the senior best and fairest was Andy McIntyre with Shameit Sharma winning the reserves award.

Jamie Davidson was senior players’ player of the year and Jacob Pay was reserve players’ player of the year. Top scorer in the seniors was Anderton while Sharma was top scorer in the reserves.

monds left Strikers earlier this year eventually taking on the head coaching role at Rosebud but he’s back at Centenary Park as reserves coach.

“I went back to Strikers due to the opportunity to work again with Scotty and a talented set of lads already there and some exciting new young signings with whom I have previously worked with,” he said.

“Hopefully I can add to the overall set-up, assist in developing young players into first-team footballers and help get the club into State 1.

“I really enjoyed the spell at Rosebud and it was good to go back to my first club.

“If not for a points deduction which is still being contested Rosebud would have been promoted, so the lads were brilliant.

“I’ve left on good terms as Rosebud knew up front that I was there to help out till the end of the season and I wish them only the very best for 2024.”

Strikers also have been active in the transfer market signing a trio of young players in midfielder Ethan Goulding and striker Tom Wood (both from Langwarrin) and defender Charlie

As we went to press Frankston Pines received the bombshell news that head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor had resigned.

The rumour mill had moved into overdrive on Sunday with talk of former Strikers’ coach Donn Delaney taking over at Monterey Reserve next season and approaches being made to some Strikers’ players.

Pines president Lee Davies was adamant that the club had not made any decision regarding the senior coaching position but the persistent rumour was enough for Taylor to decide to leave.

What had started as a positive weekend for Pines with the first session of its inaugural Mini Roos program on Saturday attracting 51 children – 35 boys and 16 girls – ended in uncertainty with the senior coaching upheaval. Still in State 2 Skye United held its players’ player of the year night last weekend.

Goalkeeper Jonathan Crook won the senior players’ player award with defender Brett Heskins runner-up while striker Sebastian Stevens won the reserve players’ player award with midfielder Alessio Izzo runner-up.