Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 12 April 2023

Groups united to stop ‘Great Wall of Frankston’

PLANNING experts and community and environmental groups across Victoria are uniting to demand mandatory height controls to stop a future wall of high-rise developments in Frankston’s City Centre adjacent to the Kananook Creek and within 200 metres of the coastline.

Community groups – Long Island Residents Group Inc., Frankston Beach Association Inc. and Mornington Environment Association Inc. – are off to VCAT to appeal a 5–to–4 vote by Frankston City Council (FCC) to grant a permit for a 14–storey/50–metre–high mixed–use building, at Frankston’s Waterfront Precinct. Hot on its heels, an application for an even higher 16 storey / 60-metrehigh apartment tower’s fate has been left in the hands of VCAT after Frankston Council failed to consider it within a prescribed timeframe. Unlike neighbouring coastal councils that strictly limit building height to two storeys near the coast, Frankston has no mandatory heights for its coastal areas.

Appalled by the potential loss of coastal charm and amenity for Frankston, and realising the precedent this might set, community groups across the state, including Protectors of Public Lands (Vic) Inc., Planning Democracy and Beaumaris Conservation Society Inc. have pledged support for the local Frankston campaign.

Port Phillip Conservation Council Inc. (PPCC), a bay wide coalition of 14 coastal groups, and Kananook Creek Association Inc. have also joined the campaign, noting that without mandatory height limits in place, Frankston locals rightfully fear a great wall of towers separating the city centre from the foreshore, creating a Victorian version of Surfers Paradise.

“If 50 – 60–metre–tall buildings can get the nod in Frankston, that’s a big

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worry for other coastal towns around the Bay and indeed for the rest of Victoria’s magnificent coastline,” said PPCC secretary, Jenny Warfe.

“Developers might decide to challenge local council planning provisions and their commitment to protecting irreplaceable coastal assets.”

“This dystopian vision for the future threatens coastal residents and tourists alike who currently can enjoy access to stunning coastal views, access to beaches and bays and shared amenity.”

“All this could be lost if plans a few developers have in mind for our beautiful coastline came to pass.”

“Local groups everywhere must be vigilant that a threat like the Great Wall of Frankston is not allowed to dominate our beloved coastal towns,” said Ms Warfe.

“Claims that high rise towers help environmental sustainability and housing affordability are both utterly false,” adds The Hon Kelvin Thomson, former Federal Member for Wills and Convenor of Planning Democracy.

“These towers will generate massive greenhouse gas emissions, both in their construction and in their operation. They will also increase the price of land in the area and make it even harder for would be first home buyers to compete with developers and afford a home in Frankston.”

Community groups are asking Frankston City Council, the Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP, and the Minister for Planning the Hon Sonya Kilkenny to assist in achieving mandatory height limits, setbacks and open spaces between all coastal developments to protect Frankston’s greatest assets – its picturesque foreshore, beaches, sensitive waterways and public spaces - from inappropriate development.

ALIX Pollock, pictured with Badger the cat, is one of the relatives of former RSPCA Victoria president the late Dr Hugh Wirth whose generosity has enabled the organisation to open a centre for cats and other small animals. “A place to stay for cats and other small animals” Page 4. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Two men arrested after evading police

TWO men have been arrested after evading police in Melbourne’s south early on the morning of Thursday 6 April.

Police observed an alleged stolen white Mercedes wagon speeding on the Frankston Dandenong Road in Frankston North just after midnight.

With the assistance from Air Wing, police followed the car to Carrum Downs where stop sticks were deployed.

The vehicle was driven to Adib Court in Frankston North where two men were arrested about 12.45am.

The driver, a 20-year-old Carrun Downs man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, careless driving, handling stolen goods, driving while suspended, committing an indictable offence while on bail.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court later that day.

A 17-year-old Frankston North teen has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, careless driving, handling stolen goods, unlicensed driving and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court later that day.

The vehicle was allegedly stolen from aggravated burglary in Brighton on 4 April.

Alleged theft from store in Mornington

POLICE are appealing for public assistance following a theft in Mornington last month.

It is understood a man entered a store on Nepean Highway with two empty shopping bags about 5.30pm on 8 March.

Police were told the man placed multiple computer items into the bag, believed to be worth around $1400, before walking out of the store without paying.

He is described medium build with short brown hair and distinct dark tattoos on his arms and hands.

Investigators have released images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Five arrested after stolen car crashes in Frankston

FIVE teenagers have been arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed outside a Frankston shopping centre on Wednesday afternoon (5 April).

Police received information that a stolen vehicle had been sighted at the shopping centre on CranbourneFrankston Road about 4.50pm.

Officers attended the centre and were directed by members of the public who had seen the vehicle heading west on Frankston-Dandenong Road.

The officers saw a trail of smoke and dark rubber marks on the road, leading to a Mercedes that had been flipped onto its roof.

The Mercedes had been stolen from the Balwyn North area on 1 April. Witnesses reporting seeing a group of youths running from the crash scene towards Deane Street.

With the assistance of the Dog Squad, five youths were arrested nearby a short time later.

A 14-year-old Ararat boy and 15-year-old Hallam boy have subsequently been charged with aggravated burglary and theft of motor vehicle. They will face a childrens court at a later date.

A 12-year-old Dandenong boy and 14-year-old Highett boy have been released and are expected to be charge on summons while a 15-year-old Dandenong boy remains in hospital under police guard.

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Paid traineeship helps lead to mother’s new career

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ALEXANDRA Hunt decided to change careers at 30, and says a paid traineeship allowed her to follow her dreams as a mature age student.

Hunt, of Rosebud, who recently completed her Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015) traineeship at the Village Aged Care Residence in Capel Sound, secured a permanent part-time position at the village, which allowed her to be paid while being trained.

After working as a cleaner for private houses, Hunt says she was ready for a change when she landed the opportunity to return to study.

“I had been cleaning private homes on the Mornington Peninsula for six years and was looking for a change in my life. I wanted to progress into getting a career in the healthcare field,” she said.

Her big break came when she saw an advertisement on the local jobs board, indicating that the Village Glen was offering a paid traineeship in aged care. She contacted the centre for an interview and the rest is history.

Paid traineeships are opportunities provided to students to learn practical skills with an employer as well as formal learning with an approved provider, leading to a recognised qualification that can be widely used. On such traineeships, students get on-the-job training

with an employer, while they study and get paid.

Hunt says she greatly appreciates the benefits that came with the traineeship.

“While on the traineeship, you are on the floor in the facility where you get to learn with your eyes. I feel this gives you a better picture of what the job entails rather than just online study,” she said.

“It was also great to be able to earn a wage while doing the traineeship.

“I was able to still help support our family finances and to pay day care fees for my two-year-old so I could attend classes and complete the traineeship.”

Hunt, who studied at Kangan Institute, started her traineeship in March 2022 and completed it in December 2022. She also received an employee of the month award while doing her training.

“I had great teachers - especially Judy Cooke. They were very informative, always supportive and had a very straightforward learning platform online,” she said.

Hunt now hopes to do her Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) and is keen to see where the next chapter of her education takes her. For now, she enjoys and continues to commit to her aged care work at the Village Glen, caring for some of Australia’s elderly.

A DECISION at 30 to undertake more study and seek on-the-job training has led to a pleasing career change for Alexandra Hunt. Picture: Supplied

Upgraded facilities for netballers in Chelsea

KINGSTON’S budding Vixens, Magpies and Diamonds are set to receive a huge boost, with a major upgrade on the way for the Bicentennial Park Netball Complex in Chelsea.

Kingston Mayor Hadi Saab said Council was proud to invest in the project which will improve conditions for around 1000 young people who train and play at the venue, representing over 100 teams in the Chelsea and District Netball Association (CDNA). Improvements will include reconstruction of the existing six outdoor courts, new sports lighting, players’ shelters, fencing, an expanded footprint to allow for appropriate run-offs and circulation space, and carpark modifications.

“Projects like this make a real difference for our clubs and it has been great to hear such positive feedback from the netball community,” Cr Saab said.

“There is real excitement and anticipation that the improved facilities, particularly the new lighting, will enable participation and the sport to grow in our area.

“As we know, inspiring greater involvement in local sport in turn brings massive physical and mental health benefits.”

The project is expected to cost around $3 million and will be considered as part of the 2023-24 capital works program. Council will also seek support from other levels of government to deliver the improved facilities.

Longbeach Ward Councillor Georgina Oxley paid tribute to the many coaches, committee members and volunteers that help make the CDNA such a success.

“Council is pleased to join a huge team of people who are working hard to promote a love of netball, a healthy active lifestyle and strong community connections,” Cr Oxley said.

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A place to stay for cats and other small animals

RSPCA Peninsula has opened a cat and small animal centre at Pearcedale to increase its capacity to care for cats and small animals and reduce the time they take to adopt.

The new centre, which opened on Sunday 2 April, was financed by donors, including gifts from the estates of the late RSPCA Victoria president Dr Hugh Wirth AM - who led the organisation for almost 50 years, and long-time supporter Margaret Johnson. The centre has “cat cabins” with concealed spaces, an isolation wing, long-stay facilities, and an adoption wing with “meet and greet” rooms.

RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker says it will enable the organisation to care for 250 cats and small animals.

“Our new CASA [cat and small animal] centre is a modern, welcoming space that will really improve the pet adoption experience at RSPCA Peninsula. The bright, purpose-built spaces are designed to allow people to get to know animals one-on-one and find their pawfect (sic) match,” she said.

“CASA not only improves the pet adoption experience for members of the public, but it also increases RSPCA Victoria’s capacity to care for the thousands of animals who rely on us every year. Designed in consultation with veterinarians and animal behaviourists, it will reduce animal stress and illness, accelerate healing and potentially cut adoption times in half.”

Last year, RSPCA Victoria cared for more than 8000 cats and investigated 1922 cruelty reports involving cats and kittens, resulting in seizures of up to 60 cats entering its centres at a time.

The average cat stays in care for 34 days before adoption, causing significant capacity issues – particularly during kitten season.

“Cats are amazing creatures and extremely efficient breeders; modelling suggests that one entire female cat and her offspring can produce as many as 5000 cats in seven years. In Victoria, this has resulted in a problem with cat

over-population that in turn leads to poor animal welfare outcomes for the cats themselves as well as other native animals,” Walker said.

“Unfortunately, only seven per cent of owned cats that come into our shelters are reclaimed, compared to nearly three-quarters of dogs. They’re simply not valued in the same way, but the truth is that cats make great

pets - they are affordable, companionable and can happily live in many different environments including small apartments. CASA will create a positive adoption experience and help enhance the perceived value of cats as companion animals.

“Cats are better in loving homes than in shelters, so our goal is to reduce the average time a cat is in our

care before being adoption-ready from 34 days to 13 days. We hope people will come and visit our new CASA adoption centre, enjoy meeting the animals available for adoption and find themselves a new best mate.”

CASA is at RSPCA Peninsula, 1030 Robinsons Road Pearcedale, and is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and weekends from 9am to 4pm. Liz Bell

RELATIVES of former RSPCA leader the late Dr Hugh Wirth at the new centre for cats and small animals‘ at Pearcedale are, from left rear, Susie Pollock, Hugh Pollock, Emma Keeler, Andrew Keeler and RSPCA CEO Dr Liz Walker; front, Alix Pollock and Katherine Keeler. Picture: Gary Sissons

Catching up:

Bipartisan approach is best way to advance

By Josh Sinclair*

GIVEN you’re reading this, you probably find yourself on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. You’re either here as a local who has decided to call this place home; you’re working in one of our ever-growing business hubs and precincts scattered across the peninsula; or you’re spending your tourist dollars at one of our fine hospitality or recreational venues. Unfortunately, there’s a glaring problem: there is not enough government investment made in our region, and we must change that. As the population increases and residents rely on more services and infrastructure, we need government to take the peninsula more seriously.

The Committee for Mornington Peninsula

provides a unified voice to advance the region, advocate for significant government investment, and influence the direction of the peninsula over coming decades.

One of the five main pillars of the committee’s strategic objectives is to create and cultivate an engaged community in our region. To do this, we need to work closely – in a bipartisan way – with our elected representatives, stay top of mind for decision-makers at state and federal government, and provide peninsula businesses and community organisations the opportunity to form and influence our advocacy goals.

So how are we doing this? The committee will provide regular gatherings and opportunities for its members to engage with influential decisionmakers. We will also facilitate regular roundta-

ble conversations on policy matters that affect us as a region – because we are unique to the rest of Melbourne, and we must embrace that.

This year, the committee is working collaboratively with local government on the peninsula’s advocacy priorities because we are more powerful as a region with a united voice.

Strong advocacy and leadership is required to improve our region’s social and economic capacity in order to make the peninsula the best place to live, work and visit.

To view all the advocacy priorities of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula, visit committeeformp.com.au

* Josh Sinclair is the CEO of the Committee for Mornington Peninsula

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Kingston Mayor appointed to state advisory panel

KINGSTON Mayor Hadi Saab (pictured right) has been appointed to Victoria’s Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2023.

The panel is made up of 13 mayors from urban, regional, and rural areas across the state and provides the Local Government Minister Melissa Horne with advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect councils and local communities.

Cr Saab said it is a great opportunity and honour to be selected for the panel in his first term as mayor.

“This is a great way for me to champion communities and Councils with the Victorian Government,” Cr Saab said.

“It’s essential that all levels of government work collaboratively to find solutions for issues impacting our communities, our state and our nation.

“While I’m looking forward to hearing the different perspectives of councils from across Victoria and finding ways to work together for the good of our communities, I’m also taking this opportunity to represent the sector with feedback from Kingston and its residents to ensure there is ongoing trust in the ability of local government to deliver.

Cr Saab said it was a privilege to be invited to advocate strongly for not only the Kingston community, but also for local councils as a

whole.

“Kingston’s councillors are proud to play an active role advocating for the community and our city is now very well represented with councillors taking the opportunity to represent council across the sector.

“My appointment follows Cr Steve Staikos being elected to the Municipal Association of Victoria board and Cr Jenna Davey-Burns’ serving on the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the Minister,” Cr Saab said.

Saturday 22 April

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 6.30pm

British period films about brilliant minds carving success out of adversity seem to be immensely popular with audiences at the moment. This film about the life of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, who in 1913 travels to Trinity College to work with professor G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). Ramanujan, played by Slumdog Millionaire’s Dev Patel, was working as a clerk before his genius with numbers won him an invitation to work with Hardy on important theories. Predictable yet inspiring.

THURSDAY

DOGS BEHAVING (VERY) BADLY

7MATE, 7.30pm

This is a playful look at bad behaviour that’ll make you gasp and giggle (and cheer, if you haven’t given in to a pet just yet). Bespectacled dog trainer Graeme Hall has the patience of a saint, along with the wit and know-how to placate even the most troublesome mutt. But tonight, has he met his match in country pooches Maddie and Bisley? They’ve been known to pull so hard on their leash that their owner’s arm once came out of its socket.

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Thursday, April 13

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand.

Presented by Tom Webster.

9.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Happiness. (Final, PGd, R)

Presented by Griff Rhys Jones.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

12.10 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30

7.30. (R)

FRIDAY BONDI RESCUE

TEN, 7.30pm

SUNDAY GRAND DESIGNS

ABC TV, 7.30pm

This iconic series returns with its 20th season, celebrating two decades of homeowners (wrongly) declaring: “We’ll be in by Christmas!”. Over the years, a smorgasbord of builds have been documented. Sardonic host Kevin McCloud still admirably sports an eagle-eyed enthusiasm and entertaining candour, and this new batch of builds and owners is intriguing as ever. Tonight, McCloud meets Colin and Adele, following the couple’s stunningly designed yet fraught dream-build journey, which would reduce most to a broken mess.

There’s possibly nothing more Aussie than Santa on the beach. After a hiatus during the height of the pandemic, this much-loved doco series celebrating Bondi’s lifeguards and the Aussie beach lifestyle returns tonight with its 17th season – and lifeguard Harries cruising the sun-soaked beach on motorbike wearing a Santa suit. The season premiere opens on a joyful note, as the throngs descend on the beach on Christmas Day. Later, Harries faces one of the toughest moments of his long lifeguarding career when he’s faced with a baby who has stopped breathing. A microcosm of life’s highs Bondi pulls at the heartstrings.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Premiere, M) The story of the Murdoch family.

8.30 The Elon Musk Show. (M)

Part 3 of 3. As Elon Musk’s businesses reach unprecedented levels of success, his public profile grows.

9.35 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy is running out of time.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Exit. (Mals)

12.05 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 5. Adelaide v Carlton. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.05 Black-ish. (PGa, R) Jack makes a bold choice for picture day.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) A team member races to remote bushland.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns) A woman has a severe skin condition.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R) 11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Prison. (Mal, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Anthony “Harries” Carroll stars in Bondi Rescue

Friday, April 14

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener.

8.30 Traces. (Return, Mal) Lab assistant Emma is now training to be a forensic chemist, and on the cusp of seeing her mother’s murder case finally resolved.

9.15 To Be Advised.

10.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R) The misadventures of three best mates.

10.30 Jack Irish. (Final, Malv, R)

11.30 ABC Late News.

11.45 Close To Me. (Mals, R)

12.35 Traces. (Final, Malv, R) 1.20 Smother. (Mal, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Saturday, April 15

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World: Collision Course. (PG) Takes a look at shipwrecks.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Kent. (PGav, R) Rob Bell heads to Kent.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGal, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R) 1.45 Romulus. (Return, MA15+av) 3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun tour Hutt House, an ultra-sustainable home.

7.30 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

8.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. Richmond v Sydney. From Adelaide Oval.

11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.30 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.30 To Be Advised.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

5.00 NBC Today.

(2006, PG) 8.10 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.00 The Translators. (2019, M, French) Noon Litigante. (2019, M, Spanish) 1.55 The Way. (2010, PG) 4.15 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 6.15 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.50 Iron Sky 2. (2019) 9.30 Ema. (2019, MA15+, Spanish) 11.30 Disobedience. (2018, MA15+) 1.35am Hope. (2019, MA15+, Norwegian) 3.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. The Strawbridges tackle a walled garden.

8.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw) Based on the real-life Battle of Midway during WWII, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy. Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Ed Skrein.

11.10 MOVIE: Secret In Their Eyes. (2015, Malv, R) Julia Roberts.

1.10 Drive TV. (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 Bondi Rescue. (Return, PGaln) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) Follows NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations as they deal with a case involving a worksite explosion.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mdv, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at police work in the Northern Territory.

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

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo build a special cubby.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 The Larkins. (Final, PG) Norma confesses Pop was set up.

8.20 Under The Vines. (Final, Ml) Oakley Wines enjoys new-found fame and welcomes a surprise visitor.

9.05 Grantchester. (Final, Mav, R)

After another vagrant is found dead, Geordie realises he may have sent the wrong man to prison.

9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.50 Fires. (Mal, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.00 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 10.55 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ironman. Next Gen Series. Highlights. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World Championships. Highlights. 4.30 The Weedy One. 4.45 Saving Notre Dame. (PGan, R) 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: Versailles, Louis XIV And His Destiny. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence. (Ma, R) Examines the sinking of the Titanic and recently uncovered information about the tragedy.

10.00 Citizen Jane Fonda. (MA15+a, R)

11.00 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.05 Germinal. (Mav) 1.00 MOVIE: The Eight Hundred. (2020, MA15+av, R, China) Huang Zhizhong, Zhang Junyi, Oho Ou. 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 5. Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. From Adelaide Oval.

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.

12.35 What The Killer Did Next: Saima Khan. (Mav, R) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PGhv, R)

An 11-year-old boy learns he is a wizard. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.40 MOVIE: The Last Witch Hunter. (2015, Mhv, R) A witch hunter battles a resurrected evil witch. Vin Diesel.

12.30 The First 48: Ringside Seat. (Mav, R)

1.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln, R) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Eddie’s former partner, Rachel Whitten, accuses an officer of excessive force.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigate the mysterious death of a competitive eating contestant.

10.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) A marine private is murdered.

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R)

6.30 Compass: The Sweatshoppers.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: South Manchester. (Return) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mav) Part 1 of 4. Barnaby investigates when a survivalist is found murdered in his bombproof shelter.

9.50 Close To Me. (Mals) Jo’s father tells a story from her childhood.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (MA15+l, R)

11.35 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.30 Road To Now. (Malv, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.00 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Men’s race. Highlights 5.00 Going Places. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 4. Box Hill v Collingwood. From Box Hill City Oval, Melbourne. 2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. GWS Giants v Hawthorn. From Norwood Oval, Adelaide.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Tasmanian Tiger. A look at the Tasmanian tiger.

8.30 Black Gold. Documents the climate crisis, the cover-up of the century and the actions of a company CEO.

10.00 Muhammad Ali. (PGasvw, R) Part 3 of 4.

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency: Going The Distance. (Ml, R)

1.50 How The Nazis Lost The War. (PGa, R)

3.40 The Source. (Ma, R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 Kath & Kim: 20 Preposterous Years. (PGalns, R) Kath and Kim are joined by friends and stars to take a look inside the Kath & Kim universe.

9.40 Born To Kill? Peter Sutcliffe “The Yorkshire Ripper”. (MA15+av) A look at serial killer Peter Sutcliffe.

10.40 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

11.40 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

12.40 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.35 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 2.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 3.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG)

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Chinese Takeaway. (Mdlv, R)

11.15 The First 48. (Malv)

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

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

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6am Morning Programs.

2pm Froth. 2.30 Still Frothin’. 3.00 Football. NTFL.

Women’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Southern Districts.

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Replay. 4.15 Football.

Men’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Wanderers. Replay.

5.40 Off Country.

News. 6.20 Nature’s

Migration. 7.20 Our Law. 8.30 Muhammad

Ali. 10.15 MOVIE: Brown Boys. (2019, MA15+)

Boy. (2001, M) 1.30pm To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 3.30 Vai. (2019, PG) 5.10 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 6.50 Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 8.30

The Girl Who Played With Fire. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 10.50 Late Programs.

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Monday, April 17

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Tall Poppy: A Skater’s Story. (PG, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: Beachy Head. Part 1 of 3.

8.35 My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorius. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the murder of Reeva Steenkamp by her boyfriend Oscar Pistorius.

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Journey Of Life. (Ma, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Reyka. (MA15+av)

11.50 Miss S. (Ma, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Tane mixes family and business.

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 Miniseries: The Claremont Murders. (Malsv) Part 2 of 2. Police investigate when three young women go missing in Claremont in the late ’90s.

10.50 The Latest: Seven News.

11.20 How To Look Good Naked. (Man, R)

12.20 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.20 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities must must face their fears with the return of the Viper Room trial.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team investigates when residents at a US Navy base find their vehicles burglarised.

10.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A young couple are murdered.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 RPA. (PGm) A 25-year-old adventurer and rock climber has hit the limits of survival from his lifelong liver disease.

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

10.20 Footy Classified. (M)

11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.10 The First 48. (Mlv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Ghosts. (PGhls) Sam tries to convince Pete’s daughter to hold her wedding at the Woodstone bed and breakfast.

9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team pursues the suspects responsible for an explosion at an Ohio energy plant.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, April 18

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Lisa Kudrow. (PG) Lisa Kudrow explores her roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at what drives people to seek revenge, and the consequences of their actions.

9.30 Dateline: Chidren For Sale. Explores the sex trafficking underworld.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.30 Manayek. (Madls)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PG) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows.

10.00 The Good Doctor. (M) A patient comes in with COVID symptoms.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.30 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen Peaks. (PGa) Explores ice worlds born of altitude, which have been found on every continent.

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

10.30

7.30. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

12.25 Dignity. (Malv, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, April 19

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

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

9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml) The boys form a kangaroo court in the cafe.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Staged. (Ml, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Frayed. (Mals, R) 11.45 Father Brown.

(PG, R) 12.30 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (MA15+d, R) 1.30 Rage.

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

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) Hunger, fatigue and cold take their toll.

8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 3 of 3. Embarking on the final part of his journey around Iraq, Michael Palin visits the site of Babylon.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v) The SAS prepares for its first operation.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Furia. (Malv)

12.00 Unit One. (Malsv, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50

Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies. (PGalns) In the ’50s, four fed-up outcasts attending Rydell High School spark a moral panic.

10.15 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

The Project. (R) A look at the

news and events.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PG) Hosted by Ant and Dec.

8.55 Crime Investigation Australia: Catching A Killer – The Claremont Murders. (Mav) A look at the investigation into the disappearance and killings of women in the suburb of Claremont, Perth.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+av)

11.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)

12.55 Absentia. (MA15+asv, 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. (Return, PGl)

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

9.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teens get trapped in a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart.

11.45 Nine News Late.

12.10 Ordinary Joe. (Ma)

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown.

9.00 Law & Order: SVU. A famous writer confesses to murder, but Benson believes there is more to the case.

10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) A massive tree falls on Eve.

11.00 Bull. (Mav, R) Bull asks the team to defend his ex-girlfriend.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

A Current Affair. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Prime Minister opens new hall in Mt Eliza

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THERE was a notable gathering at Mt. Eliza last Saturday afternoon to take part in the ceremony of opening the new public hall, erected by the residents, largely as the result of voluntary labor.

The Prime Minister, with Mrs. Bruce, whose home, “Ormiston,” is within a mile or two of the new building, arrived shortly after 3 o’clock, and were received by the president of the hall committee, Cr. Dudley Detmold, Major Geoff Grice (vice-president), and Cr. J. R. M. Walker (hon. sec.).

The attendance numbered between 200 and 300 people, and included many city visitors, as well as residents of Frankston, Mornington, and surrounding districts.

Mrs. Bruce wore a navy blue cloth coat and skirt and mole brown velvet toque. She was presented with a posy of flowers by little Millie Moseley.

In the absence of Mrs. Dudley Detmold, through illness, Mrs. Jas. Grice and Mrs. Howatson assisted at the reception.

The hall was beautifully decorated, and the arrangements generally were carried out in a highly satisfactory manner.

Cr. Dudley Detmold, president of the Public Hall Committee, introduced the Prime Minister, and said that the people of Mt. Eliza were very fortunate in having the Prime Minister of Australia to open the new hall.

Mr. Bruce, who was received with cheers, said that Mr. Detmold had got through his speech with such extraordinary expedition that he (the Prime Minister) had scarcely time to pull himself together. (Laughter).

However, he had been called on to make so many speeches lately that he was not altogether perturbed.

He was in New South Wales last week and while at Paramatta made four speeches in five hours.

He realised that this was one of the penalties attached to the exalted position he held through no fault of his own.

He was present at Mt. Eliza that day as one of the local residents. (Cheers). He could assure them it was much nicer to be among his own people than appearing before strangers who attended his meetings largely out of curiosity, asking themselves “Who is this fellow?” and “What has he got to say for himself?” (Laughter).

He participated in the present ceremony with great pleasure. A public hall was wanted in the district.

These halls should be erected throughout the length and breadth of the land. They enabled the people to get together. Our forefathers enjoyed no such social amenities, but the country was advancing, and now life was much brighter, and should be much happier.

With halls such as they were opening, the people should take the advantage offered to evolve a community spirit and community ideals.

If one could get unity in one’s own district it, was undoubtedly a step towards getting unity throughout the State and ultimately throughout the Continent.

Unity among the People of Australia was very essential today. That such unity was possible was proved during the Great War crisis when the country was in danger.

Australia at that time dropped all divisions, parties and sections. His opinion was that unity today was just as essential as it was then.

The people of Australia were under a great obligation to the men who had fought for great ideals and to the women who had made great sacrifices to the pioneers who had laid the foundations of this great Australia for the benefit of the generations who were coming after.

The present generation should realise its obligations and faithfully carry out the duty lying ready to its hand.

If the people of Australia were going to drift apart – to forget community ideals – then Australia would suffer.

This new hall was a good indication of the progressive spirit that was wanted in Australia. Unity of purpose was existent here, and this hall would stand as a monument to the people of the Mount Eliza district who were united and wholehearted in bettering present–day conditions. (Cheers).

Mr. Bruce then formally declared the hall opened.

Mrs. Bruce was presented with a bouquet of flowers by little Millie Moseley.

All present then entered the hall and sat down to tables loaded with delicacies.

After the loyal toast had been honoured, Mr. Jas. Grice, J.P., gave the toast of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce, and said all were proud of their Prime Minister who was an Australian, whose Australian education had been finished off at Cambridge.

Mr. Bruce who had fought at Gallipoli, had risen to the highest position in Australia, and was among the few

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parliamentarians who had never taken any payment for his services. (Cheers).

Mr. Grice paid a striking tribute to the Prime Minister’s father, the late Mr. Bruce, with whom the speaker had personal friendship.

The Prime Minister, in responding, said the gathering seemed to be taking the form of a speech-making debauch (laughter) and was likely to rival his Paramatta record before referred to. (Laughter).

He was very grateful to Mr. Grice for the many nice things said relating to his late father and himself.

Regarding his war service he said it seemed to him there were two classes who took part in the war – the one who arrived just after a battle and left before an engagement, and the other who arrived just in time to take part in the fighting. He belonged to the first class.

His experience was that he got wounded just before a big fight; but fate had an important card up its sleeve regarding his destiny – a worse fate that mutilation on the battlefield –the Prime Ministership of Australia. (Laughter).

He had accepted the office and intended doing his best.

The present government was something like the new Mt. Eliza hall. It offered a great opportunity to the people to place Australia on sure and certain foundations.

If they could build solidly and enduringly they would have done something for the country.

The government took the same conception of their task as the people did who erected the Mt. Eliza hall.

The government wanted to give

an opportunity to all the people of Australia to build the national edifice and place it on foundations that would prove solid and enduring for all time.

It had been suggested in the press that he as Prime Minister had made a great number of speeches, and had really said nothing up to date!

This was most unfair, considering the time and labor those speeches had cost him. (Laughter).

His government had come into being six or seven weeks’ ago, and found Australia recovering from the effects of the war.

Things were changing from the abnormal to the normal. A number of functions and festivities arising out of the war had to be set aside.

To this government was set the task of straightening out things from the abnormal to the normal.

As soon as the government had taken stock it would look into the future.

If anyone could say what to do for Australia after a short review, he could only say that the task would be badly done.

As well as he might like to stalk up and down the country saying what should be done for Australia at the present moment he was not going to do it, as the head of the government, till he could give a policy as a complete whole. (Cheers).

When the government was in that position its full policy would be declared with complete frankness. (Cheers).

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 11 & 13 Apr 1923

When Memory Lane Is An Eight-lane Freeway

By Stuart McCullough

GETTING older is a strange business. Last month, I tripped over whilst jogging and crashed into the footpath with all the grace of the Hindenburg. As I lay there, writhing in a mix of embarrassment and pain, I realized it was the first time I’d fallen without being able to get up. It’s one of many less attractive aspects of ageing. Hair disappears from the places you want it and sprouts from previously unexpected locations. The idea of waiting to see a band whose gig starts at eleven o’clock (at night!) is not so much an inconvenience as it is unbridled insanity.

Worst of all, I regularly forget my age. By which I don’t mean that I’m incapable of answering the question ‘how old are you?’ but that when spending time with younger people, I think of myself as their peer as opposed to their elder. It’s a tragic case of self-deception. One that disintegrates the moment I mention anything that happened before 1990 and I am left staring into a sea of blank faces. When you make a reference to ‘Holiday’ by Madonna and no one else knows what you’re talking about, you know you’ve reached a turning point.

It saddens me to think that there’s an entire generation who’ve no idea who Hector the Safety Cat is. Last week, we spent a night in Guilford and our cabin had a cassette deck. The ten year old was, in turns, bewildered and fascinated. I found myself explaining the art of rewinding a tape to an enraptured audience who then proceeded to rewind every cassette he could find. As I bathed in the whirring sound of a TDK C-90, I was flooded with thoughts of demo tapes and afternoons spent in cramped rehearsal rooms. And then it came to me in a rush: Cam Rogers had died.

Twenty-four hours earlier, I’d been at a memorial service. The room was a mix of lost friends and strangers with a picture of Cam looking over all of us. The message had come as a shock. It had been a simple email with the heading ‘About

Cam (Maybe read after work)’. Of course, I couldn’t wait and read the message almost immediately, but I struggled to understand what it was saying. Maybe I was in shock. Perhaps the truth of it seemed impossible for me.

I’d met Cam Rogers at Uni. He was older, cooler and effortless. In stark contrast, I was clueless, naïve and trying far too hard. We didn’t have much to do with each other that first year but, inevitably, we fell into playing music together. At first it was covers, playing other people’s songs for anyone willing to pay us to do so. Some songs we performed with gusto. Others we butchered. But it was enormous fun. After a time, the band

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started writing it’s own music.

There were five of us. Having met at Uni, we ended up living together in a gigantic share house in St Kilda. We thought we were bohemian and hip. We were sorely mistaken. Our house had seven bedrooms and psychedelic wallpaper and it was there that we wrote our songs. Cam Rogers played bass. When we started, his playing was rudimentary. By the time it ended, he was extraordinary.

Being in a band may sounds trivial but it’s a big deal. You experience a lot of highs and lows together with a group of people. No matter how difficult things were, I don’t think I ever saw him

lose his composure. To say that about a housemate, much less a band-mate, is nothing short of remarkable.

There are plenty of things I could tell you about Cameron Rogers. Such as the time that he stayed up too late drinking beer but decided that the best way to ensure he wasn’t late for work the next day was to connect his alarm clock to a one hundred watt bass amplifier. The resulting din the next morning sent everyone within an eight hundred-metre radius shooting bolt upright, except for Cam who remained stubbornly asleep. He was rarely rattled.

There was a consensus at the memorial – that as young men in our twenties we’d been (for want of a better term) idiots. To some degree, that’s what being young is about. For a brief period of time, you get to try and fail before moving on. And, eventually, that’s what we all did. Now we were all in the same room, dressed in suits like a long-forgotten boy-band making some last ditched-attempt at credibility.

Eventually, the band broke up. Which is exactly what most bands do. Not long after, we all vacated that big, rambling share house in St Kilda. I didn’t know it then, but it was the end of an era. The other band members kept working together and, over time, I lost touch. The last time I saw Cam, he’d performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival as ‘Alexander Downer’ in a production called ‘Keating’. The show and Cam’s performance were a total sensation. It was a moment of exultant triumph. That’s how I’ll remember him. The worst thing about getting older is that people start to leave you. At the front of the room was a table of memorabilia including photos. Of him at school, at work and, of course, in the band. It’s strange that you don’t see someone for years and then miss them when they’re gone. But I do. I’m grateful that I knew Cameron Rogers. Rest in peace.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

DAMIEN WARREN-SMITH BRINGS GARRY STARR PERFORMS EVERYTHING TO FRANKSTON

GRACING the stage in Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37 next month is internationally renowned comedian Damien Warren-Smith.

Garry Starr Performs Everything is a onehour show combining different theatre styles, as Damien's character and clown, Garry Starr takes it upon himself to 'save' the theatre industry.

At times wearing not much other than an Elizabethan ruff, Damien described Garry Starr as the most embarrassing form of himself.

Jokes translate differently from audience to audience, but there is something fun for everyone to enjoy.

"I'm just wanting people to have a really good time, it's not in any way divisive or political, just unabandoned joy."

Although Garry Starr attempts to 'save the performing arts', Damien doesn't believe theatre is going anywhere any time soon, but a culture shift needs to occur to make it really thrive.

"People don't really write about it. When I open up a newspaper, the culture section will talk about music, books and film but they don't have comedy and theatre.

"It's just not embedded in our culture here because you just don't think of it."

Garry Starr Performs Everything tours to Frankston on Saturday 13 May, presented as part of the South Side Festival and the 2023 FAC Theatre Season.

Tickets are available online at thefac.com. au or call 03 9784 1060.

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Sharks get the better of Rosebud, Tyabb's last quarter burst secures 50-point win

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By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

AFTER a split round to kick off 2023, there were just two games this weekend in Division One.

It was a home ground advantage for Dromana in their Good Friday clash with Red Hill and they wasted no time in getting some serious scoring on the board.

It was an onslaught in the first quarter with seven scoring shots to one in favour of the Tigers, with the quarter time scoreboard reading 5.2 to Red Hill’s single goal.

The second quarter was an entire turnaround, with Red Hill controlling the play while slamming on three goals and three minor scores, all the while holding Dromana to just three points. With only eight points in it, it was still anybody’s game.

After the long break, Dromana squeezed the pedal, and steadily pulled away from Red Hill. It was their turn to dominate in the third quarter, putting on 21 points and

holding Red Hill to just four minor scores.

Although Red Hill got their mojo back a little in the final quarter and slotted a couple through the big sticks, Dromana answered with a couple of their own, and won the day. The final scores were 10.10 (70) to Red Hill’s 6.8 (44).

After a dismal 2022 when they managed only two wins for the season, Rosebud would have been keen to get 2023 off on the right foot. They had their chance in the firstround playing Sorrento. Sorrento fared better than Rosebud in 2022, but still ended up in the bottom half. But Sorrento were going to have none of it and set about a persistent breaking down of Rosebud over the four quarters.

The first quarter was a solid start for the Sharks, as they put 24 points on the board with nine scoring shots. Greater accuracy in front would have seen them much further in front at the first break. In response, Rosebud only managed seven points.

Only a couple more goals were added for both teams in the second

quarter, with Sorrento going into half time with a handy, but not insurmountable, 16-point lead.

It was the third quarter that won it for the Sharks, punching on five goals while leaving Rosebud with just a single point.

Over seven goals ahead at the final break, the last quarter was pedestrian, with Sorrento kicking a couple and leaving Rosebud goalless. The final score was Sorrento 12.10 (82) to Rosebud 3.11 (29).

Next week, Sorrento takes on last year’s Premiers, Frankston YCW, in a test to see what will come for them in 2023.

DIVISION TWO

FRESHLY relegated to Division Two, Edithvale-Aspendale are a team with something to prove in 2023. But it didn’t all go to plan when they met Chelsea on Good Friday.

The seagulls were quick out of the blocks and left Edi-Asp in their wake. At quarter time, Chelsea had slotted three goals and three minor scores, and left the Eagles with just

two points on the board.

There must have been a significant ‘revving-up’ from the coach at the break, as Edi-Asp came back a different team, slotting five goals to one in the second quarter and turning a 19 point deficit at quarter time into a seven point lead at the long break.

The third quarter saw significant scoring on both sides with Chelsea adding 7.6 for the quarter and EdiAsp adding 8.9. By three-quarter time, Edi-Asp held a handy 16-point lead.

The final quarter was a war of attrition, with no score changes leaving Edithvale-Aspendale the eventual winners on 13.15 to Chelsea’s 11.11.

Perhaps inspired by last week’s gutsy win by 2022 wooden-spooners, Crib Point, Tyabb set out with something to prove.

Languishing second last on the ladder last year, with only two wins and a draw for 2022, the Yabbies needed to get 2023 off on the right claw.

Their opportunity awaited with Rye. The Demons finished in the bottom half last year, but with a much better record than Tyabb with eight

wins for the season.

The game was a tight tussle at the start with only six points separating the teams at quarter time with Rye in front.

Tyabb fought back hard in the second quarter, putting on four goals to Rye’s three, and getting their noses three points in front at the main break.

The third quarter was much the same; a back and forth between the teams that saw Tyabb just six points up at three quarter time.

The final quarter, though, was an onslaught. Tyabb punched on 8.5 to Rye’s 1.3 to give Tyabb a significant 50-point win.

For Tyabb, the 19 goals scored in the match were kicked by ten different players, showing a depth that has been missing the last few years. Hopeful signs that 2023 will be a better year for the Yabbies.

Supersub Attard tames Lions

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

FOR 78 minutes lions roared at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve last Wednesday night.

Glenroy Lions from State 5 North had travelled south to square up to State 2 local Skye United in what loomed as a David and Goliath affair.

For the opening 20 minutes Skye created the better chances with an Alex Van Heerwarden back post header striking the crossbar.

That didn’t deter Glenroy and the home side was set back on its heels when Nathan Ibrahim’s fine finish in the 26th minute made it 1-0.

Spurred on by this success the visitors almost increased their lead but struck the post two minutes later.

But right on half-time Glenroy was reduced to 10 men when Siraj Gergeis received a straight red.

Skye couldn’t get an early breakthrough in the second half prompting gaffer Phil McGuinness to bring on Lewis Gibson and Daniel Attard in the 62nd minute.

It proved to be a masterstroke.

In the 71st minute Gibson received the ball out wide and drove it across the face of goal to be inadvertently turned into his own net by Glenroy’s Alarqam Jaafar.

Seven minutes later Skye hit the front after Marcus Collier won possession then released Attard into a one-on-one and he finished well into the bottom corner.

However the drama was far from over.

In the 88th minute Skye had the chance to put this tie to bed after Attard was brought down inside the area but Glenroy keeper Nael Ibrahim saved Dusko Erkalovic’s penalty attempt.

It wasn’t just the scoreline that left a sour taste in the visitors’ mouth as three minutes into injury time they were reduced to nine men after a late challenge from Jack Yosif gave referee Stefano Di Giovanni little option but to brandish his red card again.

And while Skye battled to overcome its opponent State 2 neighbour Frankston Pines lost 3-0 in its Monterey Reserve cup tie against NPL1 side St Albans Saints.

This was a tame affair compared to some of the previous battles between these clubs but Pines refused to take a backward step against an opponent four divisions higher.

Just seven minutes in St Albans’ winger Joseph Monek was shoved in

the back inside the area.

He recovered only to send his penalty attempt wide.

It took 30 minutes for St Albans to have a shot on target and when it came it was straight at Pines’ second string Pabel Rivera deputising for injured Colby Jones.

But five minutes later Pines’ resistance was broken when Rivera and his near post defender didn’t communicate properly and Daniel Fabrizio’s corner from the left eluded both to make it 1-0.

Three minutes into the second half Lathan Dunn should have given Saints a two-goal cushion but he shot across Rivera and wide of the far post.

Dunn didn’t have to wait long to strike though as he was on the end of a ball from the left played in behind the defence and his first time effort went in off the bar in the 61st minute.

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Troy Ruthven saw him sent off in the 76th minute.

He had been booked in the first half yet chose to shove Pines’ substitute Anish Khem in the chest and referee Louis McIntosh gave the visitors’ midfielder a second yellow.

The 10 men signed off on their passage into the next round with a third goal in the 88th minute.

Substitute Mouad Zwed controlled a long ball over the top with a sublime first touch that enabled him to sidefoot past Rivera from close range.

Mornington lost its cup tie 4-0 to FC Clifton Hill at Quarries Park on Saturday.

With head coach Adam Jamieson overseas assistant Craig Lewis took charge and fielded a young and inexperienced side against a strong Clifton Hill outfit with many UK visa players on its books.

The contest was decided in the first half and Mornington’s cause wasn’t

The lion that roared: Daniel Attard’s expression sums up Skye United’s frustration at being held at bay for so long by State 5 opponent Glenroy Lions in last week’s Australia Cup clash. Picture: Gemma Sliz

helped when it was forced to replace second string 19-year-old keeper Ethan Farrell in the 32nd minute due to concussion.

He was replaced by 17-year-old Frankie Anderson.

A double from Joseph Hunt and a Gav Jones goal four minutes from the break had Clifton Hill 3-0 up at half-time and substitute Robbie Williamson completed the scoreline in the 86th minute.

That leaves just Skye and Langwarrin as the only local clubs remaining in the Australia Cup.

Langy plays its round four preliminary tie on Tuesday this week against Brandon Park at Lawton Park at 7.30pm.

Scott Miller’s men will only have a three-day turnaround after going down 4-0 in their NPL2 clash with Dandenong City at Frank Holohan Soccer Complex on Saturday.

The home team led after three min-

utes when Damian Iaconis was presented with a tap-in after a cutback from the right.

Langwarrin keeper James Burgess made a couple of key saves to keep the visitors in the contest but six minutes into the second half Iaconis made no mistake from a one-on-one with Burgess to make it 2-0.

Brady Quinn sealed the home side’s victory in the 71st minute with a tapin from a rebound and the pick of the goals came in the 92nd minute courtesy of a free-kick from substitute Nick Hamakiotis.

In women’s football three local sides will field senior teams in State League for the first time – Frankston Pines, Mount Martha and Chelsea.

All three were initially placed in State 5 South-East but when a vacancy arose in State 4 South clubs were emailed by Football Victoria inviting applications on a first-come firstserved basis and Pines was quickest to respond.

Fixtures should be released this week.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 14 April, 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Peninsula Strikers, Monterey Reserve

Chelsea v Sandown Lions, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 15 April, 3pm: Langwarrin v Western Utd, Lawton Park

Old Scotch v Mornington, HA Smith Reserve

Skye Utd v Hampton East Brighton, Skye Recreation Reserve

Baxter v Somerville Eagles, Baxter Park

Aspendale v Mentone, Jack Grut Reserve

Barton Utd v Mount Martha, Barton Recreation Reserve

Saturday 15 April 6pm: Casey Panthers v Seaford Utd, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 15 April 6.30pm: Rosebud v Hampton Park Utd, Olympic Park Mount Eliza BYE

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Tuesday 11 April, 7.30pm: Brandon Park v Langwarrin, Lawton Park

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