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Adam Brooks (pictured top) has been wrestling around the world for the last 13 years. The Dingley Village local faces his toughest test yet later this year. He will travel to Japan next month to take on some of wrestling’s hardest hitting stars. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied
CONSTRUCTION on the new rail bridges between Mordialloc and Aspendale is expected to begin next year.
The state government is removing the level crossings at Station Street in Aspendale and Bear and McDonald Streets in Mordialloc. Rail bridges will
be built by 2026 to replace the Station Street and McDonald Street crossings. Consultation on the project has now opened. The Engage Victoria website confirms that construction is expected to commence next year. Last month the state government announced that work on the project had been moved forward by three years (“Frankston line sky rail works brought forward” The News 13/6/23).
Kingston Council is hosting its own
community consultation on the proposed designs for the rail bridges in Mordialloc.
Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that the consultation process would help council advocate to the state government to “influence positive outcomes during the planning and construction phases”.
“By holding our own consultation, we can make sure we are reflecting our community’s hopes for this city shaping
project,” he said. “Community voices are critical in this iconic part of southeast Melbourne, which truly commands the highest standards of urban and environmental design in crossing removal projects.”
Kingston councillor Tamsin Bearsley said that it is “vital that local experience and knowledge is used to help shape these projects from the ground up.”
“We have a proud and long-standing track record of working proactively and
collaboratively in partnership with our communities and the LXRP in the past and we want this to continue,” she said. The state government plans to remove every level crossing on the Frankston rail line by 2029.
To take council’s survey visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/mordi before 14 July. To make a submission to the state government visit engage.vic.gov. au/lxrp-mordialloc-and-aspendale by 23 July.
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YOUNG Mentone and Mordialloc
life savers had a great showing at the Victorian Junior Pool Lifesaving Championships earlier this month.
The two lifesaving clubs came away from the day with plenty of medals in the under 10 and under 11 categories. Mentone LSC came first in the under 11 mixed obstacle relay and under 11 mixed medley tube relay. The under 10 girls obstacle race was won by Mordialloc LSC. Diego Fernando, Connor Watkins,
Spencer Goodbody, and Neko Burns from Mentone LSC won individual events on the day. Goodbody finished first on five occasions.
Three life savers from Mordialloc LSC won medals - Isabelle Thornborrow, Esmee Kerkhof, and Alice Hopkinson.
Geelong Grammar School hosted the event. Life Saving Victoria general manager of sports participation, Ryan O’Connor, said that the young life savers showed “teamwork and
comradery within their own teams and between clubs.”
“The future of pool lifesaving, both as a sport and rescue discipline is certainly bright when you look at the standard of competition at the Victorian Junior Pool Lifesaving Championships,” O’Connor said. “Pool lifesaving develops rescue techniques and fitness and prioritises the importance of working as a team, which are all skills that are vital to saving lives when on patrol.”
THE top professional wrestling stars of Japan will soon have a new contender to grapple with, a selfproclaimed “Loose Ledge” from Dingley Village.
Adam Brooks is a 13-year veteran of the Australian professional wrestling scene. He is packing his bags for Japan to make his debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH, one of the country’s biggest wrestling companies.
Brooks, inspired as a child by iconic daredevil wrestler Jeff Hardy, began training at age 15. He had his first official match a few years later, and has since gone on to become one of the biggest names in Australian wrestling. He said the journey has been difficult, but worth the pain.
“For someone like me who takes this very seriously, being a wrestler isn’t a hobby. It’s a lifestyle,” Brooks said. “My trainer Buddy Matthews said to me that if I want to do this seriously I have to live and breathe wrestling.
“A day in the life of an up-and-coming wrestler is you go to regular work, go to the gym, and you wrestle on smaller shows to build your name. When I first started I was driving to Adelaide each month for no money at all. It was only after I was seen going to Adelaide numerous times a month that I got Melbourne bookings. We have all started somewhere.”
After beginning his career on independently run shows in front of small crowds in Australia, the “Loose Ledge” has gone on to wrestle abroad on larger shows in the United States, England, and Mexico. Back home, Brooks now primarily works for Melbourne City Wrestling - each month hundreds of passionate fans flock to the Thornbury Theatre to cheer on their MCW favourites. Brooks’ latest destination, Pro Wrestling NOAH, staged a show at the Tokyo Dome earlier this year, packing more than 30,000 fans into the building.
Brooks says that although wrestling in Japan is very different to wrestling in Australia or America, he plans to win fans by being his authentic self. “I’m going to go out there and I’m just going to be me. That’s how I will stand out,” he said.
“The Japanese style of wrestling is quite different from what I’ve seen. These NOAH guys are violent. That’s the type of wrestling I like - it’s very hard hitting. These guys really look like they could beat you up, and that’s the illusion of pro wrestling.”
Brooks will spend three months in Japan performing in the “N1 Victory”, an annual tournament featuring some of the world’s hardest hitting wrestlers.
Australian professional wrestlers are finding more success overseas than ever before. Rhea Ripley is one of the top wrestlers in the industry’s largest company, the WWE. She is one of at least six wrestlers signed to WWE who got their starts on the Australian independent scene. Top Australian tag team Aussie Open signed full-time contracts with major American company AEW last month after catching eyes wrestling for the Japanese promotion NJPW.
Brooks’ ascension in the wrestling world was hampered by COVID-19. Shortly before the pandemic hit he signed a deal with Ring of Honor, a longtime alternative to WWE. A little more than a year later the pandemic brought ROH to its knees, and all active wrestlers were released from their contracts. Brooks had yet to have a match.
Brooks returned to the Australian scene and continued to work hard. The persistence has paid off, and he is now set to tackle the most important challenge of his wrestling career. With his best work ahead of him, he said he is “just going with the flow”.
“I want to kill it in Japan, and hopefully there’s an opportunity to continue going back there,” he said.
“We’ll see what happens but what’s most important is me being happy. Let’s kill it in Japan and see what happens.”
The N1 begins on 6 August. To follow Brooks’ wrestling journey follow him on Instagram and Twitter @theadambrooksy
A BILL which would keep Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer behind bars for good has been rejected by the state government.
Denyer murdered Elizabeth Stevens, Deborah Fream, and Natalie Russell in 1993. He is now eligible for parole having served a 30-year sentence.
The bill would have prevented Denyer from making repeated parole applications - similar restrictions have been placed on Julian Knight and Russell Street bomber Craig Minogue in the past. The bill was voted down 19 votes to 17 in the upper house last Wednesday.
Labor, Greens, and Legalise Cannabis Party MPs combined to reject the proposal.
Denyer has already applied for parole once. Shadow corrections minister Brad Battin said “whilst we trust the Adult Parole Board, the Liberals and Nationals believe the families of Natalie Russell, Elizabeth Stevens and Debbie Fream should not be forced to re-live their trauma.”
“The Andrews government have flagged major changes to the parole system. Now, the onus is on them to deliver on their promise,” he said.
Leader of the opposition in the legislative council Georgie Crozier told parliament last week that the proposed bill would keep Denyer behind bars “unless the parole board is satisfied that his death is imminent or he is seriously incapacitated to the extent that he lacks the capacity to harm another person.”
“The families and friends of Denyer’s victims deserve to have assurance beyond doubt that he will remain in jail for the rest of his life. While nothing will end the enduring pain of the victim’s families and their friends, this bill will end the uncertainty of the possibility of his re-
lease into the community,” she said.
Denyer’s first application for parole was denied by the Adult Parole Board in May.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke did not respond to questions from The News.
Last week, Premier Daniel Andrews said that broader changes to parole rules may be in the works. He said that serial killers could be banned from applying for parole for five years.
“It is the government’s intention to develop changes to the law that would avoid potential, and on some reckoning likely, challenges to the High Court. We do not think that any family, least of all the families in question here, benefits from a potentially long and very, very challenging process in the High Court,” Andrews said in parliament last Wednesday, 22 June. “It is the considered view of the government that each and every one of these individual specific provisions make it more likely that these matters will not only appear before the High Court but could be subject to an adverse judgement.
“We think there is a way forward to limit access to parole for those who have been convicted of these sorts of offences who have already had at least one go before the adult parole board, putting in a time limit. And secondly, for those who have not meaningfully participated in rehabilitation programs, who have effectively shown no interest at all in being rehabilitated whatsoever, making it impossible for them to petition to appear before the adult parole board.”
Denyer is 51-years-old. The state government’s opposition to last week’s bill has been publicly slammed by friends and family of Denyer’s victims.
CREWS work on the Hall Road upgrade.
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WESTBOUND lanes on Hall Road between McCormicks Road and Western Port Highway have reopened after major upgrade works.
Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said that crews are ready to move onto the next step in the Hall Road upgrade project. “We are set to switch traffic onto the newly built westbound lanes and start our construction blitz at McCormicks Road to transform the roundabout to a signalised intersection,” he said. “The Hall Road Upgrade adds onto the important upgrades we’ve made at Western Port Highway and Thompsons Road to get the south-east of Melbourne moving quicker, safer and more efficiently.”
From 21 July to 21 August, the Hall and McCormicks roads intersection will close to accommodate works on the new intersection. The intersection with signals is expected to be opened and operational by the end of August.
Between 23 June and 21 July, McCormicks Road will be closed between Hall Road and Edinburgh Drive to complete major drainage works. Hall Road will also be closed between McCormicks Road and Western Port Highway from 30 June to 3 July.
For more information visit bigbuild.vic.gov. au/projects/mrpv/hall-road-upgrade
FOR photographer Cebby Johnson, his photos are more than just pictures. They capture moments that he isn’t able to see for himself.
Cebby Johnson lives with blindness. Through his photography, his audience can see through his eyes and illuminate the subject.
Johnson won the Frankston Arts Centre’s 2022 open exhibition, earning him his own exhibition. The exhibition, titled Your Eyes. My Heart , is now open.
The new exhibition will feature photos taken in Johnson’s birthplace, the Northern Territory.
Johnson said he is excited for visitors to be able to see the “moments” he has captured. “I take the photo of my moments – then they see the moment for me,” he said.
“I hope people feel like they are in red sand with me seeing what I can feel. You feel it out there – like you can feel the ocean here.”
Your Eyes. My Heart. is on display at Frankston Arts Centre’s Curved Wall Gallery until 19 August. A free opening event will be held on 6 July. To RSVP phone 9784 1060 or visit artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/WhatsOn/Art-Exhibitions/Opening-Event-CeberioJohnson
AN app to help Kingston residents remember which bin is due to be picked up each night has been released.
“Binston” has been developed by Kingston Council. It features a customised bin pickup schedule, and tips on how to best dispose of household waste. It also contains links to other services such as hard rubbish collection.
Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said “you’ll never miss bin day again, accidentally put out the wrong bin or have to do a panicked early morning dash in your dressing gown when you hear the truck rumble into the street.”
“Binston also takes away any confusion with
handy tips on which items are allowed in each bin and where to take items that can’t be disposed of in your household bins. We know most people are trying hard to do the right thing, but it can be confusing and Binston will make it easy for everyone,” he said.
Download the app for free on the App Store or Google Play Store.
AN app has been developed to help Kingston residents keep track of bin day.
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THE results are in for one of the largest reviews of heritage places in the Western Port and the hinterland region in nearly 25 years, with comment open until 28 July.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council recently commissioned a heritage review of Watson, Cerberus and Red Hill wards to identify places of heritage significance that should be protected under the heritage overlay of the peninsula’s planning scheme.
The overlay is designed to ensure heritage places are conserved and enhanced and that new development does not adversely impact their significance.
The review was undertaken by experts and identifies places recommended for heritage protection and specifies what, how and why a place is significant and the planning controls that should be applied to protect it.
Alongside the review of Western Port and hinterland regions, the council also commissioned a series of additional site-specific heritage assessments for other properties across the shire.
TWO ill pelicans cared for by Rye wildlife rehabilitator Brenda Marmion were recently released and then recaptured with help from the Westernport Pelican Study Group.
The birds, which were found in a garden and on the beach at Tootgarook, were initially taken to Newhaven, Phillip Island where it was thought they would have a better chance of joining a flock.
However, they were recaptured when it was realised they were not thriving and have now been sent to Phillip Island Nature Park for further rehabilitation.
Once released, the birds will be monitored to
see how they move around.
Gary Matthews from the Westernport Pelican Study Group said pelicans were better off being released with a flock.
The self-funded WPSG is a group of concerned volunteers researching pelican populations. In 2019 the group received government permission to start banding pelicans in a radius from Phillip Island to Stony Point and Mud Island in Port Phillip.
Matthews said the number of pelicans, which often fly long distances to feed, was declining, especially in Western Port, according to the few formal Victorian studies of pelicans.
Of 10 historical breeding sites recorded in Victoria, only a few remained, including Mud Island, Paynesville and Mallacoota.
BRENDA Marmion, who has dedicated her life to wildlife rehabilitation, is losing sight in her left eye after being pecked by one of the Tootgarook pelicans.
Marmion needs an operation and to raise the necessary money a friend has started a GoFundMe page at gofund.me/2e3fee93
CAROLYN NICHOLSON is one of more than 100 people who have participated in Mornington Peninsula Shire’s artist in residence program, staying in a cottage in the Police Point Shire Park, Portsea.
I WAS recently awarded a three-week artist residency and was gifted both space - a cottage by the sea at Portsea, thank you very much – and time away from my paid gig and my family.
When the email arrived, I was giddy with excitement and started dreaming of all of the ways I would spend my time: reading; sleeping in; reading; long walks on the beach; reading; dining out; reading; long hot showers; and a page or two of writing.
My residency didn’t work out quite the way I envisaged but it has had a transformative effect on me. I learned a lot about myself, my writing, and most importantly who I am when I’m not a mum, employee, community volunteer, wife, daughter, friend, dog owner.
Mother’s guilt is all in my head I barely slept leading up to my departure. My days were a frantic haze of cooking meals, for me and my family – even though my beloved does most of the cooking; washing every scrap of dirty clothing in the house - including under my teen’s bed (rubber gloves, a face mask and tongs were required for this daring feat); changing bed linen – and praying they do the same before I get home. Everyone knows sheets get changed weekly, don’t they?; taking our dog for long walks - his feet wouldn’t be touching pavement for three weeks; applying fertiliser and wetting agents to my vegie garden – I wasn’t confident my family knew we have one; and, getting on top of all my work projects – because I’m indispensable, right?
No one asked me to do this.
No one expected me to do this.
Mother’s guilt wouldn’t allow me not to.
I was so exhausted when departure day arrived, it was lucky I remembered to pack undies and my laptop. Imposter syndrome stops me from chasing joy
For days my internal sound system played my greatest hits, on repeat, with the volume turned up to eleven: I’m not good enough; I’m not a writer; I don’t deserve this; who do I think I am?; what will people think?; what if I get writer’s block?; what if my writing’s shit?
I knew, if I listened to the soundtrack, if I allowed it to dictate the value I placed on myself and my writing, I would never achieve my goal to become a published author.
It took every ounce of my resilience to ignore the messages, to embrace the opportunity offered me and to walk out of my house with my head held high – and a bottle or two of rose for the days the doubts come creeping back in.
Muses are real.
A few years ago, I listened to author Steven Pressfield speak to Oprah on her SuperSoul Sunday podcast about resistance and our need to make space for our muse (I think he referred to it as our soul) to speak to us – about
whatever it is we want to achieve.
The discussion was a bit woo woo for me and I hadn’t given it any more thought.
Because, what working mother has time to sit quietly and give space for their muse to speak to them? Not me. But when I did make space, my creative spirit came alive. Ideas flowed freely. Scenes wrote themselves. An idea for my next novel came to me, fully formed. I was quiet. I was open. My muse answered the call.
There is a tiny troll in all of us.
I am in no way a fashionista, or someone obsessed with their hair and makeup. But I do like to present a certain version of myself to the world and only ever slob-out in the privacy of my own home.
In the first week I showered every day, but my hair was untouched by shampoo. The only makeup I used was sunscreen.
The second week I showered every other day, scraped the same tracksuit off the floor daily and forgot to brush my teeth more than once.
By the last week, I kept my hair hidden under a beanie and there was a funky smell in my bedroom.
It was gross. It was liberating. It
The council will be contacting all affected property owners directly to inform them of the consultants’ recommendations.
Between 10 and 13 July property owners can meet with heritage consultants and shire officers to find out about the heritage study and its recommendations and what it might mean to them.
To view the reports and book an appointment visit: mornpen.vic.gov.au/heritagereview
Council will then decide whether to start the process of amending the planning scheme to apply the heritage overlay to places of heritage significance as recommended by the review.
The mayor Cr Steve Holland said if a person’s property had been recommended to be included in a heritage overlay, they could find out more by attending the face-to-face consultation sessions.
“We’re here to work with our community to achieve the best outcome for everyone,” he said.
gave me more time to write.
I made appointments with my hairdresser and beautician for my first week home.
There is no place like home.
The first week away was bliss.
The second week I stayed glued to my laptop. I was focused.
The third week I rang my family every day. They surprised me one night and turned up with dinner and our dog. I was so excited I nearly cried. When they left, I was so sad, I did cry.
There were a few days I wanted to go home.
I’m proud of myself for staying strong.
I finished editing my novel – my cottage by the sea has never seen happy dancing like it.
I finished a short story and submitted it for a competition – the prize includes a two-week residency. I don’t dare tell my family I’ve entered.
I used my muse’s gift and started developing my next novel.
But the first night back in my own bed, with my beloved beside me, heavy snoring included, filled me with joy.
Yes, there are mountains of washing to be done, a dog to be walked, meals to be cooked, school lunches to plan. And that’s okay, because my cup is full and my muse will be on my shoulder, whispering new scenes in my ear as I do all of it.
Would I take a three-week time out again?
Hell, yes. And I would probably ask if I can pay to stay another week. But please don’t tell my family. Chase your joy. You deserve it.
ABC TV, 9.55pm
This stirring documentary is an incisive look at former Sydney Swans player and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes’ (left) life, which leads into an exploration of racism in Australia. Using archival footage and illuminating and generous interviews from people such as Olympian Nova Peris, Goodes’ wife Natalie Croker and former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley, it explores an element of Australian culture that many would like to brush under the rug.
SUNDAY THE MESSENGER
ABC TV, 9.20pm
This sublimely offbeat drama, based on Markus Zusak’s intriguing novel, wraps up tonight. Soulful newcomer William McKenna (right) stars as Ed, an inhabitant of a realistic yet strangely old-fashioned world, who has scrambled to become a hero of sorts, guided by mysterious playing cards that direct him to his next mission. The final episode opens with Ed and his friends’ lives all over the place, but there’s some felicitous and enlightening reveals in store.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 A Life In Ten Pictures: Carrie Fisher. (Return, PGln) A look at Carrie Fisher’s life in 10 pictures.
8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand.
(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.
9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. Dan Bourchier chats with MiriamRose Ungunmerr Baumann.
10.10 Art Works. (PG, R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business.
(R) 11.10 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R) 12.10
Beyond The Towers. (Mav, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
TEN, 7.30pm
ABC TV, 8pm
Presenter Heather Ewart has possibly seen more of Australia and its myriad tiny towns than anyone. She’s back for season nine of this warm and fuzzy series that celebrates the people living in rural Australia and the beating heart of their tightknit communities. Ewart kicks off her adventures on the dusty and long Strzelecki Track, which is now in the process of being sealed. At Lyndhurst Station she meets Adam and Kate Litchfield and their two children.
The Aussie spin-off of this long-running franchise was last seen almost a decade ago, receives a vibrant makeover for its new home on Network 10. In this highly anticipated return, The Block’s Mitch Edwards (below left) and Mark McKie (below right) have taken over the presenting duties; their bubbly banter infuses the house-hunting with welcome wit. This fresh batch of episodes sticks
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: VIPs. (M)
8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: Smokescreen. Part 2 of 3.
9.30 Normal People. (MA15+) Marianne and Connell come to a realisation.
11.20 SBS World News Late.
11.50 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019, MA15+ans, R, France) Daniel Auteuil, Guillaume Canet, Doria Tillier. 1.50 Miniseries: Too Close. (Madls, 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 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Richmond.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Fantasy Island. (PGls, R) Javier and Roarke talk about their relationship.
12.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) Adam faces a difficult decision.
1.30 Sun, Sea And Surgery. (MA15+a, R) A look at Turkey’s Comfort Zone clinic.
2.30 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 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.
3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt
1. (PG, R) The boys head to Cape York.
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen.
8.40 The First Inventors: A Connected Continent. Part 3 of 4. Takes a look at how First Nations people built an extraordinarily connected society.
9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)
Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.
8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) Jim heightens security while trying to sway the outcome of tenders for an international partnership.
9.00 Smother. (Final, Malv) The courts and the Gardai question whether they have accused the right person of Paul’s murder.
9.55 MOVIE: The Australian Dream. (2019, MA15+l, R) Explores the life of Adam Goodes. Adam Goodes.
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 The Split. (Ml, R)
12.10 Harrow. (Mav, R)
1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Bure (Norfolk)
(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.
8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.
9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Downfall Of A Dynasty. (PGasv, R) Explores the end of the age of pyramids.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 MOVIE: The Final Quarter. (2019, PGa, R, Australia)
12.15 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Sydney’s Middle Harbour House.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Sydney v Geelong. From the SCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 MOVIE: Happiest Season. (2020, Ml) A woman spends Christmas with her girlfriend’s family. Kristen Stewart.
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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Penrith Panthers match, with news and analysis.
10.40 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+lv, R)
A cop battles rogue colleagues. Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (Premiere) Property experts search for homes.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Kitty Flanagan, Ray O’Leary and Bron Lewis.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by celebrity guests including Dame Helen Mirren and Pedro Pascal.
The Project. (R)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6.30 The ABC Of... (Final, PGl, R)
Hosted by David Wenham.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 NAIDOC Awards. Mark Coles Smith and Casey Donovan host the National NAIDOC Awards.
9.00 Vera. (Mav, R) After her former colleague and his daughter are badly burnt by an arson attack on their home, DCI Vera Stanhope is determined to track down the assailant and discover why someone would try to kill them.
10.35 The Messenger. (Malv, R) Ed puts his best mates on the ace of hearts.
11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Paul Newman: Always On The Move. Takes a look at Paul Newman, a perpetually dissatisfied man who lived his life free from Hollywood’s shackles.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1. Bilbao to Bilbao. 182km hilly stage. From Spain. Commentary from Matthew Keenan, Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans.
2.00 Witch Hunt. (Mals, R)
3.45 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)
4.45 Bamay. (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 Football. AFL. Round 16. Essendon v Port Adelaide.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.30 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) A look at the Millennium Dome heist.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Morning session. From Lord’s, London, England. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. England v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session. From Lord’s, London, England.
3.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) Xavier rescues a native wild animal.
4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.
6.00 To Be Advised.
7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Sam’s friend Tom Olsen finds himself being hunted down by enemies from his past.
9.00 Blue Bloods. (Ma) Baez and her daughter are targeted by a perp she once put away.
10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Mav) An investigative reporter is found dead.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30
Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 London Zoo: An
Extraordinary Year. (R) 3.15 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGln, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake
Or Fortune?
6.30 Compass: Changing Tides.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grand Designs
Revisited. Part 3 of 4.
8.20 Silent Witness. (Final, Malv) Nikki realises that getting to the truth will put the Lyell team, and everything they love, in danger.
9.20 The Messenger. (Final, Mal) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.
10.20 In Limbo. (Final, Mal, R) Charlie uncovers the mystery of the missing money.
10.50 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Madl, R)
12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (R) 11.00 Cycling.
Tour de France. Stage 1. Highlights. 12.00
WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.
Australian Superbike Championship. Round 4.
3.00 French Castles: Defying The Nazis. (PGav, R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Tour
De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (Premiere) 5.30
Hitler-Stalin: A Secret Relationship. (av)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. Takes a look at one of the holiest relics from the Bible that has been missing for more than 2000 years.
8.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saint-Sébastien. 209km hilly stage. From Spain. Commentary from Matthew Keenan, Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans.
1.45 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) Hermine plots her revenge.
4.30 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
12.00 Football. VFL. Round 15. Frankston v Collingwood.
2.40
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive, special investigation.
9.40 The Latest: Seven News.
10.10 Born To Kill? Timothy Spencer. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Timothy Spencer.
11.10 Autopsy USA: Howard Hughes. (Mad)
12.10 All Together Now
– The 100. (PG, R)
1.25 Harry’s Practice. (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 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Strzelecki Track, SA Pt 1. (Return, PG)
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG)
Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle: On The Run. (Mad, R) Part 2 of 4.
10.15 China Tonight. (R)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.
(R) 11.20 The Split. (Ml, R) 12.20 Tick F***ing
Tock. (Malns, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.
(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Premiere) Presented by Robson Green.
8.30 The Great House Revival: Stradbally, Co Laois. Architect Hugh Wallace meets TikTok star Maryrose Simpson, whose nana left her a three-bedroom corner house.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3.
2.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Food Safari Water. (PG, R) 4.55 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 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) Tommy faces off against her former employer, Paragon Medics, as they deal with emergencies.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Madv)
12.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 Rush. (Premiere, PGl)
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: Murphy’s Law. (MA15+lv, R) A look at Brian “The Skull” Murphy.
11.05 The First 48: Lost Boys. (Mal)
11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)
12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Kirsten Tibballs sets a sweet-themed elimination challenge across two rounds for the contestants.
9.00 FBI. (Masv) The FBI team investigates a series of assaults on women, while Omar Adom “OA” Zidan withholds information about his own attack and mugging from earlier that morning.
10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Jane is questioned following Maggie Shaw’s arrest.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location, Turkey. Hosted by David Genat.
8.55 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal)
The top five cooks compete.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.
9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.
10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Final, Mv)
The fugitive task force helps Remy.
12.00 The Project. (R)
1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30
6.00 Seven News.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Morecambe To Grange-OverSands. Hosted by Michael Portillo.
6.00 Nine News.
Part 2 of 3.
9.30 Wash My Soul In The River’s Flow. (PG) A look at the Kura Tungar-SongsfromtheRiver concert.
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 The Business. (R)
11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.15 Media Watch.
(PG, R) 12.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle. (Mad, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at whether employers should have a say in their employees love-lives.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Dax to Nogaro. 182km flat stage. From France.
1.50 No Man’s Land. (MA15+sv, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PGl) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Officers John Nolan and Celina Juarez are in a race against time to stop the source of an explosive rampage.
10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A father and daughter are kidnapped on Thanksgiving.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)
12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rush. The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location, Jordan. Hosted by David Genat.
8.55 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Utopia. (PG) Tony is frozen out by the minister.
8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.10 Gold Diggers. (Premiere, Mls)
Two sisters search for rich husbands.
9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Mals) Georgie’s brother Freddie arrives from London.
10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 The School
That Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) 12.20
Miniseries: Small Axe. (Madl, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 History Of The Sitcom: Escaping Reality. (Malvw) Explores sitcoms as comedy comfort food.
8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look the bombing of Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior in 1985.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France.
Stage 5. Pau to Laruns. 163km mountain stage. From France.
2.05 Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R)
4.20 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R) 4.50
Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 It’s Suppertime! 11.00 Nuts And Bolts. Noon Earthworks. 12.50 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.00
WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Accused. (MA15+a, R) An ageing rock star attempts to cement his musical legacy.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Mystery Of The Homestead Murders. (MA15+av, R)
12.15 The Goldbergs. (PGl, 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 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, experiencing a week-long resort holiday with a cultural twist in the tropical island paradise of Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa.
8.30 Footy Classified. (M) A team of footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues and controversies. Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
9.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The contestants take a road trip.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) Jimmy and Kasie are exposed to a deadly biotoxin while investigating the death of an intruder at Quantico.
10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mdlv, R) Part 1 of 4.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The cooks tackle alfresco cooking.
8.40 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv)
Part 2 of 4. Alison’s suspicions grow after learning that Sean argued on the beach with his son Ethan.
9.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGd) Margaret joins an elite philanthropy club.
10.30 FBI. (Masv, R)
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
IN the year 1897, whilst driving to his home at Boneo on the southern part of the Mornington Peninsula, a man of 55 years met with an accident that caused him to be an invalid for 26 long years.
With him were two mates. One of these was intoxicated, and he pushed the man of 55 years off the wagon seat, over the iron guard. He fell heavily.
Upon being medically examined, it was found that he had broken his neck! It was then said that he could only live a few hours, or days at the most.
Instead, he lived 26 years and thereby baffled medical science! The man was the late David Cairns, who died at Flinders on June 11th last.
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THE Alfred Hospital Auxiliary’s annual ball takes place in the Palais de Danse on Friday night.
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IN another paper published to-day it is stated that the Shire president, (Cr. W. Armstrong, JP.), proposes seeking reelection as Shire President for another twelve months.
Cr. Armstrong does not propose doing anything of the sort.
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MR. Jack Shaw, the well-known Somerville butcher, who met with an accident at Frankston a couple of weeks ago, has now recovered and able to attend to his business duties again.
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MRS. Thomas McComb, of Kars street, Frankston, took seriously ill on Sunday last and had to receive the attention of Dr. Maxwell.
Mrs McComb, who is advanced in
years, is now doing fairly well.
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MR. Claude Morphett, of Hastings, broke a finger last week. It was set by Dr. Bickart, of Somerville.
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LIEUT.-Commander Moyes, of the Flinders Naval Depot, who has been far from well lately, was out on Saturday last, but was not well enough to attend the football match at Frankston, which was a keen disappointment to him.
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WE regret the accident which befell Mrs. D. Mentiplay, senr., of Hastings, recently. The old lady had been shopping and was returning home, and whilst crossing the street by Keast’s store, stepped through a hole in the culvert.
Her leg was badly bruised, and blood poisoning set in, which caused her removal to Dr. Maxwell’s hospital at Frankston.
We are pleased to say she is doing well under his care, and hope for her speedy recovery.
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A MONTH ago the daily newspapers reported that a most valuable pearl had been secured at the pearl fishing grounds off the Western Australian coast.
The jewel was estimated to be worth £1500 to £1700.
It was not known who was the discoverer, but it has since been ascertained that it was secured by Mr. Jack Morgan, a brother to Mr. Robt. Morgan, of the De Luxe Tea Rooms, Frankston.
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WE regret to report that Capt. Sher-
lock, J.P., of Frankston, has received a cable from Samoa announcing the death of the little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Albert Sherlock, who are resident in the South Seas. Mrs. Sherlock is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barber, of Somerville.
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Letter to the Editor
“A Disgraceful Scramble” - PICTURE NIGHT BUNGLE.
Sir,
As a regular patron of the Frankston pictures, I would be pleased if you would permit me to protest against the shockingly bad arrangements that existed on Saturday night at the pictures. Anticipating that there would be a large attendance, I, with my family, went along early and were kept waiting in the cold for three quarters-of-anhour before we could receive a ticket, which were not on sale until 7.45.
The scramble for tickets was disgraceful, and, I feel sure, that had it not been for the presence of the police some of the women and children must have been seriously injured. Inside the confusion was as bad, and sailors were falling asleep on their neighbors, and people were unable to secure seats of any description without a struggle.
It was one of the worst entertainments, as far as management, ever experienced here, and I trust it will not be repeated.
Yours, etc., “INDIGNANT PICTUREGOER.”
In reply to the above letter, we would like to point out very clearly the Frankston Pictures Co. Pty. Ltd. are not to blame in any way for the mismanagement referred to.
The company disposed of their entire rights for the evening’s entertainment to the Naval Base Football Club, who were to pay for the rent of the hall, the cost of the films, the operating fees, and supply their own window and door attendants and ushers.
The usual usher and door attendants employed by the Picture Co. were informed that their services would not be required that night.
We understand that, noticing the bungle that occurred, the company’s usual usher volunteered his assistance, and in due course succeeded in restoring order and secured a seat for everybody after some effort.
Mr. Mouritz, the secretary of the Naval Base Football Club, did not receive the assistance he had arranged for and was, therefore, as much inconvenienced as the general public.
Mr. Mouritz keenly regrets the inconvenience that was caused to the public.
As regards the sailors in the building, some of these were certainly asleep, but the company’s usher watched carefully that there was nothing unseemly done, and noticed nothing that exception could be taken to.
The Editor – “Standard” ***
Frankston Police Court. Monday, 25th June.
How many flies could pass through a hole in a wire door, the said hole being about two inches square? This was a problem arising out of the case in which Mr. P. M. Herbert, baker, of Frankston, was charged by an inspector under the Health Commission with failing to keep flies out of his shop and bakehouse.
The defendant, who was represented
by Mr. Hudson, said the wire door on the shops fitted with four springs and was always closed, except when people were passing in and out.
A small hole about 2 inches square had been accidentally torn in the door about a week prior to the inspector’s visit, but was now repaired.
The door of the bakehouse was always kept closed.
Defendant said he had 20 years experience and had a reputation for cleanliness. It was impossible to keep flies down altogether, but he had a spraying machine which he used regularly for the purpose.
Michael Arthur Kelly, baker, in the employ of defendant, said defendant’s bakery was one of the cleanest he had ever worked in, and he had been baking for 20 years.
The place was not swarming with flies, as alleged and the allegation as to weevil, was incorrect. Defendant regularly whitewashed the premises and sprayed the bakehouse thoroughly every week.
The magistrate said the health regulations were made to be obeyed, and the recent prosecutions in this court showed the necessity of everyone strictly observing the law. He did not know if a swarm of flies could pass through a hole in the wire door as described, but the fact remained that the hole was there and should have been repaired.
A fine of 20/- was imposed. ***
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 27 & 29 Jun 1923
The opening line of your article “Non-professional deer hunters have been recruited by Parks Victoria to shoot deer at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, near Moorooduc” is, in our view, leading, alarmist and not a true reflection of the level of training, expertise and oversight applied to SSAA Victoria’s Conservation and Pest Management (CPM) volunteers on these programs (“Hunters recruited for Devilbend cull” The News 20/6/23).
While our CPM volunteers are not “professional”, paid, we are concerned that using the term “non-professional” will likely lead readers to conclude that CPM volunteers are unprofessional. Accepting that it is not what was written, SSAA Victoria rejects the implication. Our CPM volunteers operate at a professional standard. They just don’t get paid.
SSAA Victoria runs an accreditation course for members selected to participate in the Conservation and Pest Management Program. The CPM program operates under a memorandum [of] understanding with Parks Victoria to assist with managing pest and problem animals on Crown land.
The course lasts one full day (eight hours) with theoretical and practical components. Throughout the day each candidate will be assessed and based on meeting key competencies, they will be accredited as a CPM volunteer. Volunteers must undergo re-accreditation every three years.
Each accredited CPM volunteer receives a procedure manual and accreditation card after completing the course as proof of their accreditation. The manual outlines the expectations of volunteers while engaged in a Parks Victoriaapproved program. This accreditation card is carried when volunteering as a CPM operator on any SSAA Victoria/Parks Victoria-approved pest control program.
A dedicated CPM coordinator in the state office oversees all CPM operations.
Barry Howlett, communications manager Sporting Shooters Association Australia (Victoria)I read with interest that the Mornington Peninsula Shire once again returned an extremely disappointing score in the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey (“Shire misses satisfaction survey” The News 20/6/23).
It is pleasing to see that the community is beginning to make known their views on its observation of the shire’s performance.
The current predicament that the shire finds itself in is the result of years of dysfunction and the loss of focus on the core business of which municipalities are responsible for, the old fashioned three Rs. The responsibilities for local government authorities have advanced significantly over recent decades, undoubtedly placing pressure on the way in which services are delivered, however the basic requirements play a major part of service delivery.
Councillors for many years focused on undermining executive and staff members, along with each other, often blurring the role of council and those responsible for the administration of the organisation. Such behaviour has resulted in the loss of many highly skilled and passionate team members.
It appears that championing causes that often fall outside the responsibility of local government, while not understanding what the community requires/demands have finally exposed the wrong in such follies .
I defy any current councillor/executive team member to, without using the standard excuses, to defend the current presentation of the municipality, a failing road network, poorly presented public open space, neglected commercial precincts (dead trees littering Sorrento).
If the shire wishes to advance its standing in the community, I suggest it returns back to basic principles and move away from focusing on global issues and personal agendas and opening its eyes to how the peninsula is presented.
As a wise old man once told me, if it looks bad it is bad. Hopefully, it can only get better.
Greg Powell, RyePhotos taken in a small area near Rosebud pier show plastic bottles, dog poo, dead animals, string and plastic.
This will be washed back into the bay at high tide as the beach has not been cleaned.
I picked up a syringe last week and another McCrae resident also picked up a syringe on the beach last week.
If the beach is not raked, the shallow water where children play will be dirty with the seaweed and debris and the risk of injuries will increase, due to an inability to see what’s in the water, such as stingrays (“Mechanical beach raking ‘must end’” The News 13/6/23).
Mechanical beach raking has significant benefits to both the bay ecosystem and the human population that enjoys this beach.
Mechanical beach raking must not end. It will be a disaster when a child contacts hep C or aids from a syringe. The string, bottles and rubbish end up washed back into the bay.
The beach will be an unpleasant dirty mess.
on a dramatic change to the Constitution without detail? Examples given.
How much will this cost the nation? in addition to the billions already invested each year to assist a small group of Aboriginal descendants?
What additional bureaucracy will be required to support this new branch of government? How will transparency and integrity be maintained?
Will existing Aboriginal organisations such as the NIAA, which presently advises government, be dissolved?
The qualifications of those chosen for the Voice, rather than elected by the Australian people, considering the numerous tenuous and contested claims of Aboriginality?
What will be an individual’s length of service on the Voice? Will positions be voluntary?
It will also be challenging for Australians to see preferential access to and influence over the Australian government by a small group based on their racial profile. How will this be managed?
What will happen if Labor’s Aboriginal Voice does not agree with proposed legislation that may not be in their interests but in the national interest? Will our government be shamed into compliance or a well-worn path to the High Court be established, delaying and impeding an already slow and adversarial process and increasing the cost to Australian taxpayers.
It is a disgrace that the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has become politicised when it is an issue that should unite all Australians.
Australia is the only first world nation with a colonial history that doesn’t recognise its first people in its constitution.
The forthcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is our nation’s opportunity to rectify this.
I encourage all of us on the Mornington Peninsula to accept the generous invitation to walk with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As Kerry O’Brien said at the recent Sorrento Writers’ Festival: “Our country has everything to gain by voting Yes in the referendum and nothing to lose.” Sarah Russell, Mount Martha
Congratulations must go to the inclusion team at Mornington Peninsula Shire for its excellent event to celebrate Refugee Week (“The refugee experience” The News 13/6/23).
Two young Hazara men spoke of their childhood in Afghanistan and their journey to Australia.
Grimshaw, RosebudLocal residents are strongly opposed to ending the beach cleaning. Susan
It appears the mechanical beach raking machine [used under contract by Mornington Peninsula Shire] cannot be mentioned on “operational grounds”, as defined by CEO John Baker (“Mechanical beach raking ‘must end’” The News 13/6/23).
Why do councillors continue to put up with this? Basically, they get all their legal instructions from the CEO and his minions. Executive advisor to and corporate counsel, Amanda Sapolu, is appointed by the CEO.
Councillors just stare in fright like kangaroos in the headlights of a cement truck at midnight on a moonless Halloween when they fear being in violation of the Local Government Act. They have no independent legal support giving them frank and fearless advice.
The councillors should pass a resolution that they receive legal advice of their choosing from someone reporting to them.
Why, one might ask, do the councillors continue to renew the contract of the CEO?
Joe Lenzo, Safety BeachLocal memories are always interesting (“Tides of time” Letters 20/6/23). Some argue that because tides have been higher, climate change is nothing to worry about and sea levels are not rising. Some use the deepening of the channel through the [Port Phillip] Heads and beach engineering as the sole reasons for coastal erosion. “The sand has always moved” is a common comment.
However, coastal engineers have a rule of thumb, that for every 10mm of sea level rise, we may see flat sandy beaches retreat by up to one metre. By 2030, at current rates, sea levels will have risen another 20-25mm inundating another two to three metres of flat beach. High tides and storm surges amplify the inundation.
The extent of the projected coastal inundation within the Borough of Queenscliff as shown in its 2021 coastal marine management plan is most revealing.
The Port Phillip Bay Coastal Hazard Assessment to be released this month will rightly inform local government strategies around the bay. With 192km of coastline, the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has quite a challenge.
Ray Peck, HawthornThank you [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie for providing an educated explanation of the implications of Labor’s Aboriginal Voice, beyond one liners and naive altruistic statements which some rest their argument for a major change to Australia’s founding document, the Australian Constitution (“A risk to executive government”
The News 30/5/23).
The referendum requires Australians to vote
The present government seems determined to railroad an undefined, uncosted and racially prejudicial change to the Australian Constitution. It is being presented as an altruistic cause and cure all, which is extremely questionable, considering that basic questions cannot and will not be answered by the government and proponents.
Michelle Smith, RosebudI have travelled extensively in the outback and been to places such as Weipa, Gove and Port Headland among others, where there are many Aboriginal people gainfully employed in responsible jobs and live in the community without any need for extra support from Centrelink. They already have a voice via the National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) which states as its purpose “… to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in thew decisions that affect them … to provide advice to the prime minister and the Minister for Indigenous Australians …”.
I have also travelled the Canning Stock-route in Western Australia twice and been to Halls Creek where one sees the other end of the Aboriginal spectrum at its very worst. There is no chardonnay in these places.
You see Aboriginal people living in nice houses provided by the government with the occupants living in squalor.
What I would like to hear from these learned Yes advocates is how The Voice is going to do something for these people which is not already available from NIAA and the plethora of other similar organisations.
There are already 11 Indigenous members of federal parliament and 47 in state and territory parliaments. How much more Voice does Albanese want ?
Barry Rumpf, McCraeTeenager to mum: “Can we drop in to Officeworks? I need a four in one pen to do my homework.” Then, on arrival: “I need your credit card as I need some other stuff as well.” How many of you would just hand over the card without asking “what other stuff? But that’s exactly what the Yes proponents are asking us to do. You would be hard pressed to find a single Australian who doesn’t support recognition in the Constitution, but that’s not all that’s being proposed.
What I want to hear is how this body will differ from the 11 politicians, different Aboriginal bodies and corporations, a separate Aboriginal affairs minister and various other bodies?
It’s not the left wing do-gooders I want to hear from, but the likes of Dr Sarah Russell and others that, like I have, have seen first-hand the damage caused by alcohol abuse in remote communities.
Think on this. For the first time, in the 2004/05 financial year, the average age of a girl first reporting with a sexually transmitted disease in the Broome hospital remote community program area dropped below 10. That’s not the youngest. That’s the average. That’s what we have to fix, not Australia Day.
Michael G Free, Mount MarthaBoth arrived here with no English. They now have a magnificent command of the English language and have completed university degrees while working two jobs to help support their families.
Their journey and resilience was an inspiration to all who had the privilege to hear them speak.
Marilyn Hoban, MorningtonI was so impressed by two excellent speakers from the Centre for Multicultural Youth. Shadab Safa and Sina Zahedi fled Afghanistan because of religious persecution, and both came to Australia as children with their families seeking safety and a secure life (“The refugee experience” The News 13/6/23).
At the event at Mornington Library, they shared their experiences as refugees and how they continue to support their families and are contributing members of their community, pursuing further education and work opportunities to achieve their hopes and dreams.
The life of a refugee escaping from a war torn country and coming here via a dangerous route into a strange country has so many challenges. These men talked of these difficulties for themselves and their families. Despite the many challenges and setbacks, they were so positive and grateful to have become Australians and to have learnt from their experiences. We are lucky to have them and their families here.
I would like to congratulate Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for hosting this event to recognise Refugee Week (19-23 June) celebrating the theme of “finding freedom”.
Ann Renkin, ShorehamI am deeply concerned about the horrific amount of charity mail choking millions of our letterboxes every day.
The huge monetary cost, amount of human time and photography, printing and distribution, of countless heart-rending case studies of desperate people, animals and the environment would be quite unbelievable.
A group of good, honest citizens, with nonvested interest in their vision of a better and happier world for all (if such rare jewels are still to be found in our increasingly self-interested and corrupt society) could examine the merits and needs of the various charities, with our citizens contributing according to their income and assets.
Charity would not then be regarded as this present piecemeal, polluting and precious money wasting approach, or opportunity for the “wealthy unemployed” to stage glittering affairs for their own enhancement, while benevolent philanthropy could still be welcomed and acknowledged where appropriate.
Helping in this new way to rectify so many sadly appalling needs and steadily improve the care of humanity, animals and the environment, heralded by the Australian community, could be the catalyst for worldwide positive direction and of paramount importance towards the best future of our Earth as a whole.
Meredith Neumann, Frankston
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A HUGE crowd turned out to watch Brownlow medalist Dane Swan debut for Pines on Saturday.
Swan, a premiership player with Collingwood at AFL level, signed for Pines during the week. He had previously been playing for St Kilda City in the Southern Football League.
It was a big celebration for Pines, who hosted Frankston Bombers on Saturday. The Pythons went ahead by four goals in the opening term, and never looked back.
Three final-quarter goals from Swan was the cherry on top of an excellent afternoon for the Pythons. Pines defeated the Bombers 14.15 (99) to 5.5 (35).
Beau Hendry also booted three goals for Pines. Shane Savage kicked two.
Sorrento hosted Frankston YCW on Saturday in a battle of the traditional MPFNL powerhouses.
The two dominant sides of the 2010s traded blows in a tense first half. Sorrento went into the half-time break ahead by a point.
The Stonecats took back the lead in the third term, but only by a narrow three point margin.
Frankston YCW stormed home in the final quarter to wrap up the win. They scored five goals to one to finish the job.
The Stonecats defeated Sorrento 8.7 (55) to 13.9 (87). Brenton Credlin, Luca Goonan, and Blake Mullane were named in the best for YCW.
Ladder leaders Dromana had a good day at home last weekend. They defeated Bonbeach by 71 to stretch their undefeated streak for the season to 11 games.
Mt Eliza were narrow 14 point winners over Langwarrin on Saturday. Red Hill also scored a close win - the Hillmen beat Rosebud by 10 points.
MORNINGTON survived a late scare to defeat Devon Meadows last Saturday.
The Bulldogs raced out of the blocks in front of their home crowd. They went into the quarter-time break ahead by 28 points.
Mornington led throughout the day. At the final break of play the Bulldogs were in front by 22 points.
Devon Meadows scored four goals
in the final term to get within six points of the Bulldogs. Although they got close, they didn’t quite do enough to get over the line.
Mornington triumphed over Devon Meadows 14.10 (94) to 13.10 (88).
Jackson Calder scored three goals for Mornington. He now has 19 goals in his last four matches.
Karingal remain undefeated for the 2023 season after a hard-fought win over Chelsea. The Bulls beat the Sea-
Division One
Bonbeach v Langwarrin, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Bonbeach Reserve
Dromana v Rosebud, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul,Dromana Recreation Reserve
Frankston Bombers v Frankston
YCW, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Baxter Park
Mt. Eliza v Red Hill, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Emil Madsen Reserve
Pines v Sorrento, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Eric Bell Reserve
Division Two
Pearcedale v Chelsea, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Pearcedale Recreation Reserve
gulls away from home 8.10 (58) to 12.18 (90).
Edithvale-Aspendale kept touch with the top five by beating Seaford. They bested the Tigers by 29 points 12.11 (83) to 7.12 (54).
Fellow finals contenders Hastings picked up a handy nine-point win over Tyabb on Saturday. Somerville beat Pearcedale by two goals, and Crib Point handily beat Rye to close out the round.
Crib Point v Hastings, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Crib Point Recreation Reserve
Devon Meadows v Somerville, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Glover Reserve
Karingal v Edithvale-Aspendale, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Karingal Football Club
Tyabb v Mornington, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, Bunguyan Reserve
Seaford v Rye, 2PM, Sat, 01 Jul, RF Miles Recreation Reserve
A DAVID Stirton brace and a Rhys Craigie strike kept Mornington’s State 1 promotion push on track last weekend.
Adam Jamieson’s men came away from Victory Park with a 3-0 win over hosts Bentleigh United Cobras to sit second on the table a point behind leader Melbourne City.
Stirton’s goals gave the Seagulls a handy half-time lead.
His first was in the 33rd minute when his cross from the left sailed over the head of Bentleigh keeper Rahul Ramkumar.
Just before the break Satoshi Kurakawa’s cutback was miscued by Adam Hester into Stirton’s path and he sent Ramkumar the wrong way.
The final say in this clash fell to Craigie right on full time finishing off Kane Bentley’s square ball from the left with a low shot.
The Seagulls’ top scorer Rory Currie missed the match as he recovers from a calf injury that looks likely to sideline him for another week or two.
Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson was pleased with the performance while recognising that there’s a way to go yet if the club’s NPL aim can be realised.
“We played some really good football but we’ve still got eight games to go so we need to make sure that when we get down to the last three or four games we’re still up there,” he said.
“We’re pushing as hard as we can.
“I’m really pleased that we picked up Luke Burgess (from Casey Comets) and we’re speaking to a couple of others.”
That includes a number two keeper as Fraser Maclaren has returned to former club Beaumaris.
The main focus of attention last weekend was on the promotion race in State 4 with Somerville in second spot going into its clash with Noble Park while Baxter was fourth and squaring up to league leader White Star Dandenong.
Somerville’s 2-1 win kept it in second but Baxter slipped further behind the pacesetter losing 1-0 to White Star.
Somerville dominated Saturday’s clash and missed multiple opportunities in both halves.
The visitors went 1-0 up in the 12th minute when Conor Mcfall’s free-kick was headed home by Xavier Apela.
In the 41st minute Apela struck again when he evaded the offside trap and rounded Noble Park keeper Bobby Pejkovic before stroking the ball into the empty net.
Despite the home side capitalising on a quick counter-attack in the 65th minute it couldn’t make any more headway while Somerville should have put the contest to bed but couldn’t convert.
Baxter lost its second game in a row to a top four side and is now 10 points behind White Star.
It was a gripping contest at Baxter Park where the home side’s custodian Jarrod Nardino was outstanding making a series of one-on-one saves and unlucky with the only goal that split these sides.
Liam Baxter should have put the home side ahead early in the second half but his penalty attempt was saved by White Star keeper Andrea Stoilovic.
The decisive moment came in the 79th minute.
Nardino did well to parry an initial shot but the ball fell to Said Uygur who took a touch before slamming it past Nardino from close range.
Despite defeat Baxter finally “unleashed the beast” in midfielder Brody Taylor who has been quietly building his match fitness in the reserves with little fanfare.
Taylor, 27, may have the most impressive CV in State 4.
He was just 19 when he joined Melbourne Knights from northern NSW side Edgeworth Eagles in December 2017.
He joined Bentleigh Greens midway
through the 2018 season and featured in their 2-0 Dockerty Cup win over Green Gully.
Taylor returned to Edgeworth in 2019 before returning to Victoria for a stint with Port Melbourne that same year.
Described by Baxter boss Stephen Fisher as “a ball-winning beast” he’ll be right in his element in the cauldronlike atmosphere of this weekend’s derby showdown with Somerville.
In NPL2 news Langwarrin recorded back-to-back wins after Saturday’s 3-1 success over bottom side Pascoe Vale at Lawton Park.
Four minutes in and a cracking strike from Tom Youngs into the top far corner made it 1-0.
Jeremy Min Fa’s persistence made it 2-0 in the 59th minute after he pressured his opponents to win possession and although Pascoe Vale keeper Alex Pavlidis got a hand to Min Fa’s shot he couldn’t take enough pace off the ball which rolled into the open goal.
Langy was cruising in the 85th minute after a sweeping interpassing move down the right ending with a Luke Goulding cutback and a clinical James Kelly sidefoot finish.
Aydin Mustedanagic’s cultured left foot curled the ball over Langy keeper James Burgess two minutes later but by then it was game over.
In State 2 news all three local sides lost last weekend.
Peninsula Strikers went down 3-0
away to league leader Mazenod, Skye United lost 2-1 at home to Brandon Park while Pines went down 2-1 at home to Hampton East Brighton.
Skye and Pines are now immersed in a relegation dogfight while Strikers’ slim hopes of promotion may have ended.
At Skye Recreation Reserve a Masee Namdar brace in the second half put the visitors in control before Delfin Mosibe Esara made a fine run in behind the Brandon Park defence and finished well.
Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness acknowledged the battle his side now faces.
“For the second week running we just couldn’t capitalise on a strong finish to a game,” McGuinness said.
“We find ourselves in a big hole now and it’s going to take a massive effort to get us out of it.”
In State 5 Seaford United beat Mentone 1-0 while other local sides lost.
The pivotal moment in Seaford’s win came in the 46th minute.
A lovely chipped ball by Michael Nobbs put Josh Vega in only to be fouled by Mentone keeper Quinn Carter.
Cory Osorio made no mistake from the penalty spot.
Pakenham United dented Aspendale’s promotion hopes with a 3-2 home win on Friday night.
Aspendale’s coaching staff was not impressed with the officiating in this
clash.
Pal Calvino and Taylan Yildirim scored for Aspendale. Rosebud went down 2-0 away to Casey Panthers with new signing Barney Johnson from Mornington making his debut for the Buds.
Bunyip District won 3-1 at home against Mount Eliza with Michael Clark scoring for the visitors.
Friday 30 June, 8.30pm: Preston Lions v Langwarrin, BT Connor Reserve
Saturday 1 July, 3pm: Mornington v Old Scotch, Dallas Brooks Park
Peninsula Strikers v Frankston Pines, Centenary Park
Hampton East Brighton v Skye Utd, Dendy Park
Somerville Eagles v Baxter, Tyabb Central Reserve
Sandown Lions v Chelsea, Frederick Wachter Reserve
Mentone v Aspendale, Mentone Grammar
Mount Martha v Barton Utd, Civic Reserve
Hampton Park Utd v Rosebud, KM Reedy Reserve
Seaford Utd v Casey Panthers, North Seaford Reserve Mount Eliza BYE
