KINGSTON is taking a fresh approach to keep our beautiful beaches clear of rubbish, particularly during the busy summer months.
The number of visitors to our beaches increases each year, and the existing bin system is not designed to cope with this amount of waste.
“The ‘Bin it, or swim in it’ campaign is all about everyone taking personal responsibility for their waste, caring for our environment and ensuring our foreshore is a great place to be,” said Kingston mayor Cr Davey-Burns.
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Waterways CCTV already paying off
Cameron McCullough
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AFTER only being installed at the beginning of this month, the CCTV system at Waterways Estate is already paying off by protecting residents from car thefts and break ins. Footage was provided to Victoria
Police in relation to attempted house and car break ins that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday 13 August.
“The concept of cameras in our estate was first raised by the Waterways Neighbourhood Watch Group four years ago, due to a crime wave at the time” said the chairman of the Waterways Owners Corporation Stephen Bardsley.
“It has actually taken four years to get it through council, Victoria Police, and the state government to allow us to proceed with the plan.”
Kingston council gave unanimous approval in June for the estate to begin a one year trial of CCTV.
“There is no cost to other ratepayers,” said Bardsley.
“The program is funded completely
by the 754 lot holders in the estate.”
The one year trial is believed to be costing the residents around $30,000 which equates to around $40 per property per year, and will be evaluated after 12 months to see if the CCTV has resulted in a decrease in crime.
“We believe that crime had been increasing in Waterways over the last
few years as outsiders saw the area as a soft target,” said Bardsley.
“The majority of crimes we were experiencing were home and car break ins.”
“But now we have every entry and exit point of the estate covered with CCTV to make sure and crime does not go unnoticed.”
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Another high-rise gets the green light
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PLANNING minister Sonya Kilkenny has approved plans for a 14-storey apartment building on Beach Street, Frankston.
The plans were revealed by developer CAAMCo earlier this year. Last week, planning minister Sonya Kilkenny gave the green light for construction to begin.
The 14-storey tower at 11 Beach Street will feature 62 apartments of up to three bedrooms. Kilkenny said that the project was fast-tracked for approval as it would provide “affordable” homes in Frankston.
“By fast-tracking projects like this, we’re ensuring that more Victorians have access to safe, secure, and affordable homes—because every Victorian deserves a roof over their head,’ Kilkenny said.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has given the project his approval. He said “when this building opens its doors, residents will benefit from affordable housing that is well-connected to public transport and close to vital services and the beautiful waterfront.”
Earlier this year, the state government announced that 36,000 new homes would need to be built in the Frankston municipality by 2051 to
accommodate the area’s growing population (“Huge housing goal for Frankston” The News 25/6/2024).
The role of high-rise towers in Frankston’s future housing supply has been the subject of intense debate across the most recent four-year council term. Planned developments along Nepean Highway have sparked the most interest - the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved plans for the “Harbour” proposal at
446-450 Nepean Highway in April, then rejected a plan for a 14-storey proposal at 438-444 Nepean Highway in July. Plans for a 14-storey building at 424-426 Nepean Highway have also been submitted to VCAT for consideration.
The planning minister used powers handed to her through the state government’s “development facilitation program” to approve the Beach Street plans.
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With affordable 1 and 2 bedroom apartments now selling, 24/7 emergency call system, friendly team and the flexibility to pay for additional services such as meals and housekeeping as you need, the choice is yours to enjoy life your way.
Working together to tackle the waste crisis
KINGSTON council is one of nine municipalities that have banded together to enter a Waste Supply Agreement with Maryvale EfW Project Co Pty Ltd (a consortium between Veolia Australia and New Zealand, Opal Australian Paper, and Masdar Tribe Australia) to send waste to an advanced waste processing facility in Maryvale in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
The agreement will result in at least 95 per cent of household waste from participating councils being diverted from landfill and used to create a valuable energy source, under a smarter solution for dealing with household waste.
The nine councils are shareholders
in South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing (SEMAWP) Pty Ltd, a company created by the councils for the purpose of this procurement.
Announcing the agreement, SEMAWP’s Board Chair and Bayside City Council Chief Executive Officer, Mick Cummins, said by diverting SEMAWP Councils’ residual waste from landfill it will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 270,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 50,000 cars from the road per year.
“This is a great outcome for residents of the nine councils involved in this project that began in 2019,” Mr Cummins said.
“This solution provides an alternative to landfill that makes better use of household waste than burying it in the ground. Items that can’t be reused or recycled will be put to better use.”
“It is expected to create more than 500 temporary jobs during construction and an estimated 455 permanent operating jobs, including direct and flow-on, over the coming years. So, it reduces emissions, creates investment and employment, and preserves land for better uses than landfill.”
Kingston Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said we are proud to be partnering with our neighbours in the south-east to move away from our reliance on landfill.
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Our biennial National Works on Paper award opens to the public on 31 August. For more than fifty years the National Works on Paper (NWOP) has presented a survey of contemporary art and celebrated the medium of paper in all its forms. NWOP is one of the leading art awards and exhibitions in the country, attracting Australia’s foremost contemporary artists working with paper.
There were 1049 artists from across Australia who submitted entries for NWOP 2024, with 70 works shortlisted. From painting, printmaking, drawing, video, sculpture and weaving, the finalists’ works explore the possibilities of paper and the personal and political power of paper as a medium.
Every state and territory is represented and we are delighted to have, for the first time, four Mornington Peninsulabased artists as finalists. The awards are supported by the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Friends of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. We extend our thanks to both of them for their contribution and ongoing support.
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We have a range of workshops with NWOP artists, including explore surface and texture with Hiratanao, form, pattern play and repetition with local artist Eleesa Howard, printmaking with Barbie Kjar and weaving with Jacky Cheng. We’ll also be running a range of school holiday workshops. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more.
MPRG is delighted to have a pop-up of Funaki Gallery in the Gallery shop. Funaki Gallery is recognised as a driving force in the promotion of contemporary jewellery in Australia. We are excited to have a diverse range of pieces available, including Catherine Truman (Australia), David Bielander (Switzerland/Germany), Claudia Hoppe (Germany), Blanch Tilden (Australia), and more.
There’s also a special display of works by Mornington Peninsula jeweller Marian Hosking who has developed a range of brooches, rings and necklaces for Funaki South, using local peninsula plants. We look forward to seeing you at MPRG.
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Bardsley can see other benefits for residents such as reduced insurance costs and increased property values once word gets out about the safety of the Waterways Estate.
“The purpose of the CCTV is to act as a crime deterrent and to aid police in achieving convictions,” said Barsley.
“Only the police can access the footage which was important to us to allay privacy concerns.
“We are really keen to see how this plays out over the next twelve months and see how much safer our little part of the world becomes.”
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Man charged after stolen car dumped in Frankston
POLICE have charged a man after a stolen car was allegedly dumped in Frankston on 15 August.
A retired member called police when he spotted a suspicious vehicle in Mordialloc around 2.15am.
He had followed the car through various roads in the vicinity of White Street and Warren Road.
Local police responded and the Air Wing was called in to track an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze sedan.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before it allegedly sped off southbound towards Mordialloc and Aspendale.
Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Cranbourne Road near Joy Street in Frankston.
The car continued on before it came to a stop on Beach Street in Frankston.
With the assistance of Air Wing, the alleged driver of the vehicle was arrested by police a short time later.
A 30-year-old Chelsea man has been charged with nine offences including theft of motor vehicle, drive at speed dangerous, unlicensed driving and handle stolen goods.
He was remanded to appear before Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 16 August.
Drug lab located in Mt Eliza during bikie crackdown
ON Monday 5 August seven search warrants were executed as part of a joint investigation between the Australian Border Force and the VIPER Taskforce, including raids in Mt Eliza and Hastings.
A sawn-off shotgun, a 3D printed firearm, three imitation firearms, ammunition, and drugs of dependence including liquid steroids,
powdered steroids, testosterone, prescription drugs amphetamine and methylamphetamine were seized.
Nine offenders, all believed to be patched members of the Hells Angels OMCG were charged with a range of offences, including prohibited person possess firearm, possession of firearms, manufacturing / trafficking steroids and possession of various drugs of dependence. Two clandestine steroid laboratories, including one in Mt Eliza, were located and dismantled.
The week of action against outlaw motorcycle gangs ran between 5 and 9 August across Australia and New Zealand.
The aim of the action was causing maximum disruption to outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs). Police across the country arrested over 100 people, laid over 250 charges and seized firearms, weapons, various drugs, illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes and over $100,000 cash.
In Australia, the average costs of crime and prison alone add up to approximately $1.3million per OMCG offender over the course of their criminal careers according to research conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC).
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Young Street Action Plan to transform CBD centrepiece
IN a major milestone for the ongoing revitalisation of Frankston’s city centre, Frankston City Council will implement a long-term, transformational action plan for one of the key CBD entry points, Young Street.
Councillors voted to adopt the Young Street Action Plan at the 12 August Council Meeting, noting it followed extensive community feedback.
Mayor Nathan Conroy said over recent years, there has been growing demand from community, businesses and stakeholders to improve Young Street for locals and visitors.
“It is the central location in our city, and it’s clear the community wants a
more vibrant, thriving Young Street – a better presented, safer place with improved shopping and dining options – a place where people want to spend time,” he said.
“The Young Street Action Plan recognises the changes that are underway and identifies a number of actions that tackle immediate and long-term challenges within the key city centre precinct.”
The Action Plan outlines initiatives across six key pillars including working with businesses, safety in the community, street presentation, development and activation, city connectivity and space and community health and wellbeing.
Central to the plan is working with businesses and community service providers to understand their needs. Council is already implementing initiatives that aim to transform the visitor experience along Young Street. These include:
n Increased Rapid Response Team patrols, enforcing a range of Local Laws that aim to deter antisocial behaviours such as smoking, vaping and public consumption of alcohol.
n A newly established City Presentation Team, focused on enhancing the look and feel of Young Street through daily footpath and street sweeping, graffiti removal and litter collection along the 500 metre Young
FRANKSTON Arts Centre will host ‘Simply Brill,’ a spectacular tribute to the songwriters who revolutionized 1960s rock ‘n’ roll in November. Starring acclaimed entertainers Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths in a joyous and awe-inspiring celebration of musical history.
The story begins in The Brill Building, a single structure in downtown New York City that redefined the musical landscape, becoming a hit factory in just a few years. ‘Simply Brill’ explores how teenage songwriters in this building ‘stole’ rock ‘n’ roll, creating timeless hits that would resonate across generations globally.
The show is a dynamic blend of history, humour, and heart, theatrically presenting the rise of iconic songwriters like Bill Hayley & The Comets, Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Carole King, Cynthia Weil, and Ellie Greenwich. These young talents gave voice to a generation with
unforgettable songs such as Rock Around The Clock, Splish Splash, Oh Carol, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, River Deep Mountain High, and Leader of the Pack.
With vocal brilliance and a live five-piece band, Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths recreate these classic hits, taking audiences on a thrilling journey from the humble beginnings of Tin Pan Alley to the dawn of the singer-songwriter era and the explosive rise of rock ‘n’ roll.
‘Simply Brill’ is a rollicking homage to some of the most popular songs of the 20th century and the songwriters who made them happen. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of music history at the Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 7 November at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.
Street Precinct.
n Increased planting at roundabouts and in planter boxes across the precinct and more seating options for city centre visitors.
n Development Activation Plan to assist or support appropriate planning applications.
Perhaps most significantly, Council is collaborating on the introduction of a new community safety outreach initiative within the Frankston Station and Young Street precinct. More information on this proposed initiative will be provided in the coming weeks.
Mayor Conroy said: “Over 2,000 visitors pass through Frankston Station and into Young Street. It is one of
the major entries into our city centre, every day.
“As you come out of Frankston train station, we want to see a vibrant, safe and thriving street full of housing and business choice.”
To accelerate delivery of the initiatives in the plan identified as priorities by the community, Council is utilising existing budget with minimal impact to other local initiatives. The plan will be updated as initiatives are introduced and completed and Council will receive regular updates on progress.
To download a copy of the Young Street Action Plan visit: www. frankston.vic.gov.au/youngstreet
Young Street (currently, at left) will be revitalised thanks to Council’s adoption of the Young Street Action Plan (artist’s impression above). Pictures: Supplied
Retired dad invents world-first home lift
IN his seventies, Peter van Emmerik sought to resolve a common challenge for many retirees living by the sea: how to ensure doublestorey homes remain livable and accessible, especially as their mobility needs change.
After retiring from a 40-year career with the Hydro-Electric Commission, Peter’s son suggested he apply his engineering skills to designing a home lift. At the time, the lift industry wasn’t focused on this area of need, so he set his innovative mind to the task.
As he developed the lift, Peter wasn’t thinking of himself—he was thinking of his neighbours and friends living in the hills around Hobart, many of whom had built homes with garages underneath and were now struggling with the long path up to the house.
Peter realised how important staying in the family home is. Apart from the cost and distress of moving, he wanted to help people preserve the sense of home and their community connections.
He described it this way: “If you move, then your kids must make a conscious effort to ‘visit their parents,’ but if you stay in the home they grew up in, it is more like ‘going home.’”
Designing the lift took a great deal of time and effort. Peter spent three years developing the original prototype, experimenting with different sizes and procedures. By June 2004, the first prototype was operating in the foyer of the family home in Hobart.
His design features several groundbreaking innovations, including the use of 240V power and a self-supporting, shaftless system. These features minimised the structural and visual impact on the home and set it apart from other lifts on the market at the time. The design is now referred to as a “through floor lift”. He continued to refine the design both to simplify the engineering and to improve the customer experience. The current model is significantly improved on the early versions.
Still made in Australia, Peter’s invention, known as RESiLIFT®, quickly gained acclaim for its simple and elegant design, transforming multi-storey homes into single-level dwellings and making everyday tasks, such as taking heavy items like groceries and laundry upstairs, easier and safer.
Despite the business’ success, profit was not Peter’s motivation. His raison d’être was to help people stay in their homes as they age.
Peter understood the emotional and practical benefits of growing older at home and designed an affordable home lift to make accessibility available to all.
From the beginning, Peter’s wife, Rosemary, was heavily involved in the venture. Two of their children, Margery and Erica, became involved as the business grew. In 2013, Erica opened a distributorship to service Victoria, which now has a showroom at the Home
Innovations Centre within the Frankston Power Centre at 111 Cranbourne Road, Frankston. Margery and Erica proudly continue their parents’ work, ensuring RESiLIFT® remains an Australian-made symbol of innovation and functional design. They are committed to helping people overcome the challenge of stairs and enjoy their homes for as long as possible. For more information, visit resilift.com.au.
Inventor Peter van Emmerik with his wife, Rosemary, and daughters, Erica (left) and Margery (right). Photo supplied
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My Best Friend’s Wedding. Continued. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.00 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.00 The Cup. (2011, PG) 11.00 Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 12.55pm Entrapment. (1999, M) 3.00 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 4.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 7.30 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 9.45 L.A. Confidential. (1997, MA15+) 12.15am The House Of Snails. (2021, MA15+, Spanish) 2.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Astro Kid. (2019, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30
Saturday, August 24
ABC TV (2)
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (PG, R) 3.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 The Bee Whisperer. (PGal, R) 11.10 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. Highlights.5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)
6.30 Back Roads: Julia Creek, Queensland. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Julia Creek.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A magician at a talent show is murdered.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.
9.45 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Justine’s actions damage her reputation.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances progresses with her plan. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Edward And Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal. (PGa) A look at Edward and Wallis’ time in the Caribbean. 8.40 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGns) Part 4 of 4. 9.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) Narrated by Simon Callow. 10.25 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.20 Nordland 99. (Premiere, Mals) 12.15 Rex In Rome. (Masv, R) 3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.40 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.45 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016,
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winx Stakes Day, Saturday at The Valley and Doomben’s Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Brisbane Lions v Essendon. From The Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.45 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) Ross Kemp investigates the untold story of the Millennium Dome heist.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Siblings move to Ireland. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 EV: The Next Generation. 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 2.00 My Way. (PG) 2.15 The Block. (PGl, R)
3.50 The Block. (PGl, R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez.
9.30 MOVIE: What Happens In Vegas. (2008, Mls, R) Two people accidentally get married. Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher.
11.30 MOVIE: Any Questions For Ben? (2012, Mls)
1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Sisters want to extend their family. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. Alessio and Vittorio might be at risk of being bitten by an overwhelmed Maltese. Army Major David hopes to win the battle to gain Frankie’s affections. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) The North West Ambulance Service responds to two separate calls for patients with severe burns. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
3.10 Surfing Australia TV. 3.40 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Dolittle. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader.
Sunday, August 25
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. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (Final, R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGadl, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Trampolining. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.30 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 To Be Advised. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Carlton v St Kilda.
6.30 Compass: Shankari Chandran – Stories Of Justice.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4.
9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Glenn’s relationship with Luca is on a knife-edge as his star player steps into the fourth round.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.
9.20 The Black Death With Dan Snow: Outbreak. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 2. Dan Snow and Raksha Dave investigate how the Black Death devastated Britain 700 years ago.
11.10 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R, Canada) Explores North American beauty standards. India Arie.
12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
2.40 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation.
9.40 The Latest: Seven News.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Assassination Of John Newman. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of John Newman.
11.20 Autopsy USA: Dick Clark. (Ma)
12.20 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The First 48: Down A Dark Hallway. (Mal) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am)
12.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Madlv, R)
2.35 Postcards. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run.
8.30 The Real CSI: Miami: Game Over. (Mav) Detectives analyse the case of James Barry, who was murdered in a house full of his loved ones.
9.30 Claremont: A Killer Among Us. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 2. For more than 20 years, the Claremont killer managed to escape justice. 11.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A corrections officer is shot. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Hudson & Rex. 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 How To Rob A Bank. 3.00 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 4.50 Bamay. 5.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 6.00 The Machines That Built America. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 7.45 Abandoned Americana. 8.40 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.45 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.50 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 3.10 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 4.10 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 4.30 Going Places. 5.00 Nina Simone: Live At Montreux. 6.20 News. 6.30 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Off Country. 8.30 The Lake Of Scars. 10.15 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River II. (1988, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.25 Merlin. 12.10am BTN High. 12.15 Anatomy Of A String Quartet. 1.05 Horrible Histories. 1.30 Operation Ouch! 1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Cup. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.40 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 10.20 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 12.35pm Three Colours: Blue. (1993, M, French) 2.25 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 4.30 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.40 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 8.30 The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
(34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek
Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R)
Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R)
Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investiga-
WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 1 10.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.10 Auction. (Premiere) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Festivals. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Faye Tozer. 8.50 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt: The Ratline. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. 9.50 24 Hours In Emergency: Family Values. (Ma)
10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 House Of Promises. (Ma) 1.15 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R) 3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane faces a serious choice.
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.05 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) In the aftermath of the assaults, the team struggles to understand why they were targeted.
10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team tackles a series of shootings.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals, R) 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)
9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 La Brea. (Mav)
12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, 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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mals, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other. 10.10 Ghosts. (Mv) 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R)
Tuesday, August 27
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One: The Elders. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway
Journeys: Axminster To Budleigh Salterton. (Return)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: The K-Pop Dream Factory. A look inside the K-pop industry.
Anh’s Brush With Fame: Kate Ritchie. (PG, R)
10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R)
10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Q+A. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Grand Designs. (R) 1.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ansv) 1.20 COBRA. (Malv, R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Cash takes the coward’s way out.
7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Made In Bondi. (Mal) On his 22nd birthday, Lawson opens up about his true feelings for Bella while Lachy makes a play for himself.
10.05 First Dates UK. (PGal) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Rookies. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns) Part 2 of 2. Features exclusive interviews, iconic moments, untold stories and never-before-seen footage from the show.
10.20 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.40 Transplant. (MA15+m) 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN (10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a campsite murder. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.45 Kickin’ Back. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.25 Who Killed The WCW? 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. 1.50am My 3D Printed Ghost Gun. 2.15 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.35 Speechless. Midnight Good Game Spawn Point. 12.45 Rage. 1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 8.25 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.15 Comeback. (2015, M, Danish) 11.50 Three Colours: Red. (1994, M, French) 1.45pm I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 3.50 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.30 French Exit. (2020, M) 9.35 The Pact. (2021, M, Danish) 11.45 Queen Marie. (2019, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm On Country Kitchen. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35
Wednesday, August 28
(R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) 8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Planet America.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. Highlights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. Ray Martin continues to plan his own funeral, taking a look into the rituals around the send-off itself.
9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) Suzie takes drastic action. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv) 12.35 Lost Luggage. (Mal, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Perri gets cold feet.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R) Comedy performance by Carl Barron from Melbourne’s Palais Theatre.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Paramedics. (Mlm) A baby in a hurry could arrive before paramedics get the pregnant mother to hospital.
9.40 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.30 Beyond The Dream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. (R) 2.30 Beyond The Dream: Forged In Steel. (PGl, R)
3.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Pre-Show. 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mal) The jokers serve fast food poorly, fly around the martial arts gym and experience a fiery punishment. 9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Motor Cars Collide at Melbourne Rd and Playne St
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
ABOUT 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, Mr. John Sloan, J.P., of Orrong Road, Toorak, was driving a Benz car along Playne street, Frankston, in a westerly direction, when he observed another car, driven by Mr. Kenneth Harper, from Mordialloc, proceeding eastwards on the Melbourne road.
At the somewhat dangerous intersection the cars collided head on. Both were badly smashed, the estimated damage being £170.
Fortunately, the occupants of the respective cars escaped without sustaining injury.
Later, Mr. Sloan, J.P., made the following signed statement to the local police. “At about 3pm, I was driving along Playne Street in a westerly direction, and saw a car going along the Melbourne Road in an easterly direction. Under the impression that Mr. Harper’s car was going to continue along the Melbourne road, I went over on the wrong side with the full intention of giving Mr Harper’s car a good clearance, and then the latter, turning suddenly, I was too far over to get out of the way of the incoming car. The collision was purely accidental.”
Mr, O. J. Olsen, proprietor of the Frankston Motor Garage, was early on the scene of the accident. He quickly requisitioned two horses, and the damaged cars were quickly taken to his well-known garage in Melbourne Road.
A DEPUTATION, organised by the East Frankston Progress association waited on the Minister of Public Works last Friday, and urged that a
special grant be made for the construction of Beach Street.
The deputation consisted of Messrs. Robt. Holt, Daly, Angus, Thomason, Martin, L. J. Ward, J. L. Pratt, Crs. Wells, Gray, Bradbury, McCulloch and Oates.
Owing to the illness of Mr. Jones, Minister for Public Works, the deputation was received by Mr. McNamara, Minister for Mines and Forests.
The Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A., introduced the deputation, and Cr. Oates, who was the first speaker, made it clear to the Minister that the state of the Shire’s finances would not permit of the council undertaking the work.
Mr. R. Holt, president of the East Frankston Progress League, produced two photographs showing the condition of the road, and he graphically described the hardships suffered by residents in the locality.
Mr. L. J. Ward emphasised the fact that the road in question was the main artery to the properties of people engaged in dairying, poultry raising, etc.. It was essential that the producers, should have reasonably good roads, otherwise they would be forced out of business.
Cr. Wells endorsed the views of the previous speakers, and urged the Minister to afford immediate relief.
The Minister, in reply, expressed sympathy with the deputation. He was surprised that an important road, so close to the Frankston railway station, should be in such a deplorable condition.
He promised to place the facts before his colleagues.
CRS. Longmuir and Hutchinson brought under the notice of the Minister the bad state of Jones Road, Somerville.
Cr. Hutchinson said the road had been cut up by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, and, although that department had promised to effect repairs, nothing had been done.
Cr. Longmuir said an officer of the Water Commission had definitely promised to have the road repaired, and although the council, at his suggestion, had furnished a detailed statement setting out particulars of damage, the matter had been neglected year after year.
The Minister promised to make enquiries regarding the matter. ***
PERSONAL
Miss Leete, of Malvern, is relieving Mr. P. Wheeler, who, with Mrs. Wheeler, and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Merrie, of the State Savings Bank, is holidaying in New South Wales.
Mr. Murdoch is the relieving officer at the bank.
We regret to record, the death of Mrs. Bray, wife of Sergeant Bray of Windsor, and late of Frankston. The sad event took place yesterday.
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THIS week Mr. Norman Clements, the successful contractor for improving the oval in the Frankston Park, commenced operations, and the whole of the area is now under the plough. The total cost of improvements to be effected is £350. Of this amount, the Park Improvement Committee has £225 in hand, leaving a balance of £125 to raise from various sources.
In an advertisement appearing in another column, Mr. P. S. McGovern, the hon. secretary, notifies that a public meeting will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Friday next, 22nd inst., at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of receiving suggestions for the best means to be adopted to raise the balance of the funds necessary for regrading and setting in lawn the oval in the park.
Citizens of Frankston will no doubt gladly co-operate in this movement to create a valuable asset to the town, and a large attendance is expected at Friday night’s meeting.
Mr. McGovern requests members of the committee to meet at 7.45 sharp on the night of the public meeting to arrange necessary final details. ***
A Drawn Game - Frankston v Somerville
In good ,weather the Frankston team journeyed to Somerville on Saturday last. There was a fair attendance of supporters of both sides.
Frankston were without the services of S. Ormsby, Gray Gamble, and A. Bray, while Somerville also had a weak team in the field, and included the genial East Riding councillor and an old-time champion, in the person of Cr. W. Hutchinson, who showed glimpses of his old-time form.
After a great tussle in the last quarter the match resulted in a draw.
The game was rather slow throughout. Frankston never seemed to get warmed up, but the game was fairly interesting, being evenly contested throughout, with the visitors more than holding their own up to half time.
CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY
The scores at quarter time were Frankston, 4 goals 3 behinds; Somerville, 1 goal, 4 behinds. Frankston’s goals were scored by Bert McComb, Kidgell, Johnson, whilst Somerville’s goal was kicked by Thornell.
During the second quarter the goal kicking was very accurate, not a minor point being registered by either side.
G. Keast, for the home team, kicked 3 goals and B. Grant 1; while Frankston’s were scored by Reg Coxwall (2), and W. McComb: the scores at half time being Frankston 6.3 to Somerville 5.4.
After the interval the Somerville boys had the upper hand, scoring 2.1 to Frankston’s 1 point, and the scores at three quarter time were: Somerville 7 goals 5 behinds; Frankston, 6 goals 5 behinds.
The final quarter was played without Somerville adding to their score. Reg Coxall, in his usual dashing style, kicking the only goal for Frankston.
The visitors were in a goal scoring position when the final bell rang, after only 16 minutes play for the last term, the time-keepers making an error to the extent of about 9 minutes.
The final scores were: Frankston, 7 goals 5 behinds. Somerville, 7 goals 5 behinds. The umpire was very strict on throwing the ball, and Frankston were penalised often for that breach.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 20 & 22 Aug 1924
Gift an Extraordinary Father’s Day
STEP out of the ordinary this Father’s Day, by gifting the experience of live performance close to home at the Frankston Arts Centre.
On September 3, treat theatre-loving dads to the National Theatre of Parramatta’s production of Guards at the Taj. This play features a heartbreakingly funny friendship put to the test and existential banter reminiscent of Beckett and Stoppard. Guards at the Taj masterfully blends witty black comedy with the intense elements of Greek tragedy.
For those who appreciate live music, The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish on October 11 will appeal to fans of Aussie rock. This show celebrates the best of their albums, songs, and the exhilarating performances for which the band is widely known. Expect to hear hits from their self-titled debut album as well as selections from their acclaimed Classic Album Series.
On October 13, the Victorian State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will be a delightful treat for the entire family. This timeless, world-famous classical ballet, featuring a breathtaking musical score by Tchaikovsky, will enchant both children and adults.
Cirque Africa returns to Frankston on October 28 as part of its Australian tour, presenting a brand-new show that highlights the best talent from across Africa. With performances that have captivated over 2 million people worldwide, Cirque Africa combines contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing, and much more to create a mesmerising experience.
Music theatre enthusiasts will enjoy seeing Marina Prior and Michael Cormick together on stage in Centrestage on November 4. With an impressive, combined total of 50 stage
The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish will play at FAC on October 11. Photo supplied
productions, these world-class artists will perform songs from their hit musicals, including Cats, West Side Story, and Sunset Boulevard.
Iconic Australian singer/songwriter Daryl Braithwaite is back on tour and will perform at Frankston Arts Centre on November 29.
Performing all his hits as well as his stunning new material, Daryl’s vocal pipes should be listed as a national treasure.
PLOS Musical productions presents School of
Rock for a limited season opening on December 31 and running until January 11. Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical, featuring fourteen new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie. It follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school – a story to captivate all ages.
For those hard-to-buy-for Dads, a gift card to
choose his own show or a gold membership for the Frankston Arts Centre may be just the ticket. Gold Members of Frankston Arts Centre get a range of exclusive benefits, plus a free ticket to select shows and an entry into a monthly Surprise Ticket Lottery.
Purchase a Frankston Arts Centre gift card or tickets online at thefac.com.au or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060.
BACK off, world. Australia is a nation of dancers, and we don’t take too kindly to snide remarks and international side-eye when our best and brightest strut their stuff on the Olympic stage. Keep this up and don’t be surprised if we issue an invitation to meet us behind the shelter shed at which point we will administer some rough justice. To borrow the words of a former Prime Minister: fair suck of a sauce bottle. Granted, that may not make a lot of sense to you. It probably doesn’t make sense to anyone, but as best I understand, it’s a general appeal to decency, albeit one expressed in condiment form. I speak, of course, of Raygun.
Let me declare at the outset – I am Team Raygun. It takes a lot of nerve to dance on the world stage. But to throw out moves so deeply unorthodox with the entire planet watching takes oodles of moxy. It’s hard not to be impressed. Bewildered, but impressed all the same. And while the world sees fit to be unkind, there’s something about the whole debacle that appeals to me greatly.
I have something a conflict of interest. Not just because I took annual leave at the same time as the Olympics and claimed in my out of office that I was off to Paris as coach of the national breakdancing team, but because I have a deep and abiding affinity for breaking and hip-hop culture in general. (Incidentally, on my return from annual leave, nobody said anything about my out of office, which means either that no-one read it, or it was so inherently plausible that people accepted it at face value).
I never took lessons, as such. But my brother did, signing up for instruction from a local named ‘Maggot’ (possibly not his real name) at the Tyabb Hall. When he returned from the lesson, he seemed wiser and more at ease. Upon arriving home, he flattened a cardboard box and set about trying to perfect the back spin but succeeding
only in knocking a pot plant off the coffee table. But he now had the dancing bug. This country has natural advantages when it comes to dancing. Blue Light Discos have long been the perfect ‘feeder’ for promising youngsters, who could then be diverted into the dance training program best suited to their talents. It was quite common for future champions to emerge after an especially vigorous blast of ‘Rain’ by Dragon or ‘Pressure Down’ by John Farnham. Dancing at these events was no delicate thing. It wasn’t so much a case of tripping the light fantastic as it was falling over it and face planting in the nearest hydrangea bush. It was an all or nothing business.
Raygun, I feel, could hold her own at even the most elite Blue Light Disco. The fact that she wasn’t afraid to innovate by pretending to be a kangaroo (and, finally, putting the ‘hop’ into ‘hip
hop’) isn’t something to be mocked, it’s something to be celebrated. Personally, I’d have liked to have seen her do ‘the Wombat’ and simply hunker down on stage for two minutes without moving at all – in a breaking equivalent to John Cage’s avant-garde masterpiece, ‘4:33’.
Not only did Raygun push the envelope until it fell off the kitchen table by unleashing ‘the kangaroo’, she also gave respect to the classics by including a bit of ‘the sprinkler’. We’ve all done it at some point in our lives. Let he who is without sprinkler cast the first stone I say. By invoking such a well known and revered dance move, Raygun provided a moment of complete relatability that is otherwise missing when you’re watching what is essentially a bunch of superhumans do what they do best.
That said, conditions were not ideal. As I understand, the breaking competition was conducted
with the assistance of a DJ. I’ve all the respect in the world for those who spin the wheels of steel but, in Australia at least, that’s not how things are done. If Raygun had been allowed to choose her own music, the world may have formed an entirely different impression. The ‘kangaroo’ might seem cute and novel when there’s a DJ cranking out a beat, but it’s a visceral, terrifying, gold medal-worthy experience when performed to the sound of ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ by The Angels.
It’s easy to be snide. But those who wish to take issue with Raygun’s performance shouldn’t be signing some lame online petition – those things are exclusively for cowards. These are differences that should be settled in the traditional manner - dance off. I’m willing to volunteer myself to be part of Team Raygun. Besides, since when have people been so invested in breaking? The outcry is baffling.
I don’t care if some people thought it looked awkward, or if scoring a string of donuts was embarrassing. I don’t even care if some of the moves looked like they were borrowed from Kath and Kel the time they river-danced themselves into history. In fact, I like the fact that Raygun was dressed as though she was attending a school sports day. I like that there was an element of dagginess about her performance that, in the truest sense, represented all of us perfectly. But, most of all, I like the fact that she went out and gave her all.
History is full of heroic tales of people risking everything for great reward and emerging triumphant. But not every risk pays off. Sometimes taking a risk will backfire spectacularly and all that’s left is to pick yourself up and move on. We all fall short sometimes. My hope is that, when we fail, we can do so with as much style, energy and commitment as Raygun.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
Bulldogs save themselves from relegation, Chelsea give Devon Meadows a drubbing
MPFNL
By Brodie Cowburn
MEN'S DIV ONE
MORNINGTON celebrated a win for the ages on Saturday, saving themselves from relegation and casting Frankston Bombers into division two.
Sitting comfortably last on the MPFNL division one ladder, their final match of the season was against Red Hill, and it was a must-win for the Bulldogs.
They fought hard all day and went into quarter time four points up and then into the long break with a sevenpoint lead.
After that, it all fell apart for Mornington and relegation seemed a foregone conclusion.
Red Hill came out in the third quarter and decimated the Bulldogs.
They kicked 6.7 to two goals straight.
Thirteen scoring shots to two. Red Hill went into three quarter time with a 22-point lead.
Then something happened. The stuff of legends. Mornington peppered their goal in the final term, and things started to turn. It wasn’t pretty. In fact, in the final quarter they missed the big sticks seven times and only notched up three majors. But they also kept Red Hill, who the quarter before had packed on 41-points, scoreless.
With five minutes to go, Mornington hit the front by a point. They held off Red Hill, scoring two more minor scores in the dying minutes, to grab a three-point win at the final siren. The final tally being Mornington 11.9 to Red Hill’s 10.12.
Mornington celebrated in the clubrooms like they had just won a flag, but what they had done was secure their place in division one in 2025.
While Mornington celebrated their win, Frankston Bombers suffered a defeat at the hands of Sorrento and will be playing division two in 2025.
Sorrento had the upper hand all day playing on their home turf.
The Sharks had a 14-point margin at quarter time and 15-point margin at half time.
They managed to stretch it out at three quarter time, but really let the Bombers have it in the final quarter.
Sorrento piled on 6.5 in the last quarter to 2.1 by the Bombers, leaving Frankston 51-points down at the final siren.
Underperforming all year, Langwarrin put in another dismal performance on Saturday against ladder leaders Dromana.
Langwarrin managed to put a few on the board in the first quarter and had 15 points at the first break to Dromana’s 37.
But scoring became a distant memory for the Kangaroos as they failed to score in the second quarter, and only managed two minor scores in the third. In the meantime, a clinical display by Dromana, who had the support of Olympic bronze medallist Caitlin Parker in the crowd, had amassed a 104-point lead at three quarter time.
The final quarter was more of the same, although Langwarrin did manage two majors. The final score was a decimation. Dromana scored 22.12 to Langwarrin’s 4.7. Langwarrin ended
up with the same points as Frankston Bombers and only avoided relegation by percentage.
It was a walk in the reserve for the Redlegs as they held sway at home over Pines.
The first quarter was 30 points to eight in Mt Eliza’s favour and the second quarter saw them 25 points up at the main break.
After a steady climb in the third quarter, Mt Eliza piled them on in the final with 6.6, and heading to the showers with a 72-point win.
Mt Eliza will now face Frankston YCW in next week’s qualifying final.
The Stonecats will have to improve if they want to beat Mt Eliza after a disappointing game against Rosebud.
Rosebud came out firing in the first two quarters and went into the long break with a 42 to 13 lead against the Stonecats.
Frankston YCW managed to put the brakes on Rosebud in the second half and they only managed two more minor scores for the rest of the game, but while holding them at bay, they didn’t manage to get enough score on the board to take the game.
When the final siren sounded, Rosebud had a six point lead.
Rosebud will now face Red Hill next week in the elimination final to see who stays in the contest for 2024 premiers.
MEN'S DIV TWO
IT was the first week of finals in division two, and while ladder leaders Edithvale-Aspendale sat it out, two matches began to shape the outcome for the year.
Chelsea came up against Devon Meadows in the qualifying final to see who would take on Edi-Asp next week.
The game started out as a tight tussle, with teams level at 3.3 each at the first break.
The second term was akin to an execution, with Chelsea putting on nine majors to one to take a 47-point lead into half time.
Not much changed in the third quarter before Chelsea put Devon Meadows to the sword again in the final quarter with another nine-goal term.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
DIVISION ONE MENS Saturday 24 August, 2.15pm: Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW. Qualifying Final - Baxter Park Sunday 25 August, 2.15pm: Red Hill v Rosebud. Elimination Final - Emil Madsen Reserve
The final score was Cheslea 23.13 to Devon Meadows 6.8. A 107-point drubbing for a team that needs to improve against Somerville next week to stay in the finals.
Speaking of Somerville, they faced Pearcedale in the elimination final on Saturday and put in a solid performance.
They had the better of Pearcedale from the first bounce and led all day. The final score was Somerville 17.16 to Pearcedale’s 10.15.
DIVISION TWO MENS Saturday 24 August, 2.15pm: Edithvale-Aspendale v Chelsea. Semi-final two - RJ Rowley Reserve Sunday 25 August, 2.15pm: Devon Meadows v Somerville. Semi-final one - Chelsea Recreation Reserve MPFNL
LADDERS
Last quarter save: Mornington managed an unlikely final quarter surge to grab a win from Red Hill and avoid relegation.
Picture: Alan Dillon
VPL1 ends, goalfest in State League
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
THE curtain fell on the 2024 VPL1 season last weekend in front of a huge crowd at Lawton Park while the State League promotion and relegation battles continued to grab a large share of the spotlight.
Preston Lions made Saturday’s long trip to the peninsula worthwhile as they clinched promotion to Victoria’s elite club competition with a 3-1 victory over Langwarrin.
But the home side made its Macedonianbacked opponent fight every inch of the journey and the large travelling support was subdued in the 14th minute when Archie Macphee headed in the opener.
Preston levelled in the 30th minute when a stunning reflex save from Langy keeper James Burgess went unrewarded as Preston’s star striker Connor Bell hammered home the rebound from point-blank range.
Right on half-time Preston made Langy pay dearly for a static defence as Brandon Lauton reacted quickest and headed past Burgess to make it 2-1.
As the minutes ticked away in the second half Preston fans grew louder but they had their hearts in their mouths in the 73rd minute when Jeremy Min Fa cut in from the right then curled a well-timed strike just wide of the far post.
But the chanting reached a crescendo in the 96th minute as Preston hit Langy on the break following a Luke Goulding free-kick that was blocked twice before the visitors charged downfield.
Substitute Chok Dau set up Bell who gleefully thumped the ball into the gaping goal from dead in front and celebrations started in earnest.
While Langwarrin didn’t have its preferred season finale it made an important move last week when it announced that its entire player support group had been re-appointed for next season.
Led by senior coach Jamie Skelly the group consists of Ben Caffrey (under-23 head coach), Adam Poole (senior assistant), Simon Storey (senior assistant), Lou Kastner (goalkeeping coach), Peter Tuckett (senior head of performance), Roddy Strachan (senior team manager) and Sean Skelly (under-23 team manager). It’s a statement of confidence and stability from Langwarrin’s committee after both the senior and under-23 squads finished in the bottom half of the table.
In State 1 Mornington and Gippsland United had to settle for a 0-0 scoreline last weekend.
The pitch at Dallas Brooks Park was unplayable forcing Mornington to switch the venue to Rosebud’s Olympic Park.
Few chances were created but on a positive note it was Mornington’s third straight clean sheet.
In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 1-1 away to Bentleigh United Cobras last weekend while Skye United took an important step towards dodging the drop with an impressive 4-1 away win over Knox City.
Strikers’ path to promotion wasn’t helped by a substandard surface at Victory Park and the visitors were 1-0 down at the break after Andy McIntyre had given away a penalty.
They hit back in the 65th minute thanks to a bullet-like header from Stevie Elliott following a Billy Rae cross.
In the 85th minute Strikers should have clinched the points but Tom Wood shot over the bar with the goal at his mercy.
With the final kick of the contest Strikers could have been caught out on the break but goalkeeper Faraz Zenoozi denied Bentleigh’s Miguel Anderson.
Skye’s win was full of merit as it went into this clash without the experience of Marcus Collier, Brett Heskins, Alex Van Heerwaarden and Mark O’Connor who were injured while Daniel Walsh was suspended.
Eight of Skye’s starting lineup were under the age of 22 but that didn’t stop the visitors from taking the lead in the 11th minute when a flickon header from Daniel Attard sent Charlie Jeffs through and he finished well.
That lead was extended in the 23rd minute when Jeffs charged into the box and was fouled. His brother George Jeffs converted from the spot to give the visitors a two-goal cushion.
Knox clawed its way back into the contest on the half-hour when Ceu Bik Thang scored despite the flag going up for offside.
A couple of important saves from Skye custodian Steven Hadjikakou maintained the 2-1 margin at half-time.
The tale of the second half revolved around 18-year-old Skye substitute Sebastian Stevens. He came on in the 67th minute and scored twice in the final 10 minutes to seal victory.
In the 80th minute he combined with fellow sub Mitch Blake to finish into an empty net and in the 90th minute he carried the ball the length of the half and finished in a one-on-one with Knox keeper Matthew Krstina.
The only sour note for Skye was the sendingoff of experienced defender Arash Sadeghi five minutes from time.
Skye now sits seven points ahead of the relegation zone and if it matches or betters Greater Dandenong’s result this weekend it will have ensured its safety in State 2.
In State 3 Frankston Pines has grabbed a lifeline with a shock 3-2 away win over Heatherton United on Friday night.
The stunning result gives Pines belief that it can avoid relegation in an 11-team league with the bottom side facing the axe.
In State 4 a remarkable scoring display from Somerville Eagles talisman Marcus Anastasiou was a major talking point despite big wins to Chelsea and Baxter.
With Joe and Tom Simmons injured and out for the rest of the season Somerville moved Conor Mcfall up top alongside Anastasiou for the visit of Brighton on Saturday and the switch paid spectacular dividends.
The visitors hit the front with their first shot on target from Michael Fava but minutes after the restart a Mcfall header set up Anastasiou for the first of his five-goal haul.
Mcfall and Anastasiou combined again in the 32nd minute to put the Eagles in front and when a goalmouth scramble ended with the duo combining yet again Brighton was staring at a 3-1 deficit.
In a rollercoaster first half Brighton hit back from the penalty spot through James Pilcher in the 37th minute but five minutes later a defencesplitting pass from Nick Simmons saw Mcfall set up Anastasiou for the fourth time and the home team led 4-2 at half-time.
The second half wasn’t as frantic as the first after Anastasiou’s special day out was capped in the 48th minute when he pounced on a defensive blunder to complete the scoreline.
Chelsea hammered bottom side Keysborough 6-0 at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Saturday while Baxter turned a 1-0 half-time deficit into a resounding 5-1 victory at home to Mentone.
Chelsea’s scorers were Adam Bartosy (3), Connor Scott (2) and Harry Salisbury and the result maintains the club’s hold of a promotion play-off spot with Endeavour United and Monash University breathing down its neck.
Baxter welcomed Hayden Taylor to senior
coaching ranks with a memorable second half in which Jack Elliott (3), Keegan Myatt and Aiden McKenna hit the target.
Jacob Klein scored for Mentone.
In State 5 Aspendale continued to thrive at the expense of Cleeland United when it returned from Thomas P Carroll Reserve on Friday night with three prized points and a 15-1 scoreline.
Cleeland was staring down the barrel from the get-go and when Martin Tombra handled on the line and was red carded after four minutes the floodgates were about to open.
Koray Yildirim converted from the spot to kickstart a profitable night that would net him six goals.
Aspendale showed no mercy for its outclassed foe as Gianluca Bozzo (4), Felix Hampson (2), Taylan Yildirim, Matthew Bruce and James Macnab joined in the goalfest.
Cleeland has been a welcome opponent for Aspendale this season with Gregor Macnab’s men winning both league fixtures and scoring 28 goals while conceding one.
Rosebud continued its march towards the championship but it had to dig deep against a stubborn and persistent Mount Martha at Civic Reserve on Saturday.
It took until the 56th minute for the deadlock to be broken and it was no surprise when Dave Greening controlled well then finished off a Ben Symonds cross.
Six minutes later Greening was at it again.
Rosebud full back Louis Bisogni played a delightful pass into Greening on the edge of the box with his back to goal.
Greening swivelled and hit a left-foot shot into the bottom corner and Mount Martha never recovered.
Cleeland United visits Rosebud next weekend in a game that surely will see Stuart Johnson’s
men guarantee promotion to State League 4 next year.
Mount Eliza lost 1-0 to promotion-chasing FC Noble Hurricanes at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday but it took a goal 10 minutes into time added to snatch the points from Gerry McDonagh’s side.
With home team captain Callum Drysdale in defence, midfielder Lachlan Mitchell back from overseas and Harris Battison recovered from injury Mount Eliza more than matched its fancied foe.
The longer this contest went the less likely the visitors looked like scoring.
Until Mount Eliza’s Cohan King landed awkwardly on his shoulder an had to be stretchered off.
When play resumed the Hurricanes sent a long ball downfield and Jarell Osei struck the telling blow.
Seaford United was given a 3-0 walkover against Barton United and faces its moment of truth this weekend when it squares up to FC Noble Hurricanes at Alex Nelson Reserve.
It’s a must-win for Seaford and fellow promotion hopeful Aspendale will be cheering on Paul Williams’ men.
NEXT WEEK’S GAMES
Friday 23 August, 8.30pm: Skye Utd v Hampton East Brighton, Skye Recreation Reserve
Frankston Pines v White Star Dandenong, Monterey Reserve
Mount Eliza v Casey Panthers, Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 24 August, 3pm: Brandon Park v Mornington, Freeway Reserve Peninsula Strikers v Doncaster Rovers, Centenary Park
Chelsea v Somerville Eagles, Edithvale Recreation Reserve
Mentone v Brighton, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields
Hampton Park Utd v Baxter, KM Reedy Reserve
FC Noble Hurricanes v Seaford Utd, Alex Nelson Reserve
Endeavour Hills Fire v Mount Martha, Power Reserve
Saturday 24 August, 3.30pm: Bunyip District v Aspendale, Bunyip Recreation Reserve
Saturday 24 August, 6pm: Rosebud v Cleeland Utd, Olympic Park
Sudoku and crossword solutions
Men in the news: Koray Yildirim (left) scored six goals for Aspendale and Jamie Skelly has been reappointed head coach of Langwarrin. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy and Paul Seeley
