Chelsea • Mordialloc • Mentone
Headliners confirmed
THE lineup for this year’s Mordi Fest has been unveiled. Melbourne-born Alex Lahey (above) is among the headline acts for the two-day festival at Peter Scullin Reserve. See story page 3. Pictures: Supplied
Councillor campaign donations revealed
DONATIONS made to Kingston councillors during the 2024 local government elections have been revealed.
Two successful Kingston candidates declared donations. Hadi Saab received a total of $10,500 from five
individual donors, declaring $5000 from Sieman Raydan, $1500 each from Paul Smith, Sam Smith, and Mahrqan Shirvani, and $1000 from Assam Haydar. Deputy mayor Chris Howe declared a $362 donation from his son, outgoing councillor Cameron Howe.
Incumbent Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley donated $2400 to her mother’s campaign in Como Ward.
Unsuccessful candidate Alex Breskin also made a sizable donation of more than $12000 to his own campaign and donated $2900 to the campaign of Susanna Moore in Yammerbook Ward. Breskin and Moore also received nearly $3000 each from the Australian Greens Victoria, and $1050 each from Steven Adams.
Chicquita Ward candidate Wandzia French received $850 from Jess
Scarlett.
Seven candidates who took part in the Frankston Council election have disclosed donations. A handful of Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have come under fire after they disclosed donations from the “Friends of The Mornington Peninsula” group, which is backed by a property developer.
Two successful Frankston Council
candidates declared donations - deputy mayor Steffie Conroy declared a $1500 donation from Richard Starkins, and Emily Green declared three separate donations totalling around $7772. A total of $2792 was donated to Emily Green by the Australian Greens Vic, $3900 came from fellow Greens member Alex Breskin, and $1080 came from Steven Adams. Continued page 3
Headliners for festival locked in
THE headline acts for this year’s Mordi Fest event have been locked in.
The 2025 Mordi Fest event takes place across Saturday, 1 March, and Sunday, 2 March, at Peter Scullin Reserve in Mordialloc.
Alex Lahey and The Belair Lip Bombs will headline on Saturday. Killing Heidi and Katy Steele are the headliners for Sunday.
Alex Lahey is a Melbourne-born indie rock staple. Her music has earned her ARIA Gold certification and two ARIA Award nominations.
The two-day festival will also feature more music across four stages, food trucks, and family activities. Entry on the day is $5 per person or $10 for a family.
For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/community/events/ upcoming-events/mordi-fest
Thousands spent on council campaigns
Continued from page 1 Elected Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors Bruce Ranken and Cam Williams received donations of roughly $7100 and $5000 respectively from “Friends of the Peninsula”. The property developerbacked Friends of the Peninsula also donated $14,000 to Peter Clarke’s unsuccessful campaign, and $8800 to Susan Bissinger. The Local Government Act 2020 makes it mandatory for Victorian councils to publish the donation returns of each candidate within 40 days of the local government election.
and tents at
A DIVISIVE trend of people setting up cabanas and tents to reserve prime beach spots has prompted
Shire mayor Anthony Marsh to call for the behaviour to end.
“If you come and set up (at the beach) with the intent of going off and doing other stuff and returning half a day later, that’s totally inappropriate,” he said.
The issue has attracted global attention after it was revealed early beachgoers were reserving coveted beach spots at Safety Beach with cabanas, tents and chairs before wandering off and returning later.
It has sparked debate on social media as to whether the practice was “unAustralian”, selfish or being plain smart – with some beach users leaving their set up overnight to come back the next day.
Marsh, who was contacted by the BBC media in the UK for a comment last week, told The News he was surprised the matter had gone global. While he encouraged everyone to enjoy the beach, he urged people to be considerate of others.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also weighed in on the issue saying the trend was “not on”.
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DONATIONS made to Kingston councillors during last year’s elections have been made public. Picture: Supplied
CABANAS
Safety Beach.
Picture: Gary Sissons
Mornington Peninsula
Cabana drama on beach
KILLING Heidi (inset) will be among the featured acts at Mordi Fest in March. Pictures: Supplied
Rosebud ready for its fifth Webex Players Series Victoria
ALTHOUGH it seems like it began only yesterday, Webex Players Series Victoria will celebrate its fifth anniversary with the staging of the 2025 event at Rosebud Country Club this week.
Another high-quality field will be back on the Peninsula contesting the unique format which sees men and women professionals go up against each other on the same golf course, vying for the one trophy and a share of the $250,000 prizemoney pool.
It’s the men who hold the advantage after the four Webex events staged so far on Rosebud’s superb par-70 composite course.
Queenslander Brad Kennedy claimed the inaugural edition in 2021 followed by Victorian Todd Sinnott in 2022. Korea’s Min A Yoon broke through for the women with a record score of 24-under-par in 2023 before New Zealander Kazuma Kobori holed a putt on the final green to make it 3-1 for the men last year.
After practice days, junior and women’s clinics and the pro-am in the lead-up, this year’s tournament gets underway on Thursday.
On the weekend, following the 36-hole cut on Friday evening, the main field will be joined by the players in the All Abilities and Juniors events, giving spectators the chance to see the best of Australian golf across three separate events.
Webex Players Series Victoria forms part of both the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia and WPGA Tour of Australasia with the field chasing valuable ranking points on the end-ofseason Order of Merit.
This year’s men’s field features six winners from the 2024/25 Tour season – Jack Buchanan, Ben Henkel, Cory Crawford, Phoenix Campbell, Jordan Doull and Will Bruyeres - plus a host of other big names including Brett Coletta, Matt Griffin, Jordan Zunic, Harrison Crowe, Anthony Quayle, Daniel Gale and Marcus Fraser.
The women’s field is highlighted by reigning Vic Open champion Ashley Lau, 2024 Athena champion Kelsey Bennett and Cassie Porter, who is bound for women’s golf’s biggest test, the LPGA Tour, in 2025.
Entry to Webex Players Series Victoria is free for spectators with the final two rounds to be broadcast by Fox Sports on Foxtel and Kayo.
ONE FIELD
ONE PRIZE PURSE ONE CHAMPION 23-26 JANUARY
Rosebud Country Club
EVENT SCHEDULE
MONDAY
• Practice Day (all day)
TUESDAY • Practice Day (all day)
• Webex Women’s Clinic (3pm)
• Mentor Session Juniors (4pm)
WEDNESDAY • Pro-Am (Noon)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
• Webex Players Series Victoria First Round
• Webex Players Series Victoria Second Round
• Webex Players Series Victoria Third Round
• Junior Series First Round
• All Abilities First Round
• Webex Players Series Victoria Final Round
• Junior Series Final Round
• All Abilities Final Round
• Presentations (6PM approx.)
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Entrance is FREE
Parking available at Car Park C Live Scores: pga.org.au or via the PGA of Australia app
BROADCAST TIMES
Live on Fox Sports, available on Foxtel and Kayo
Saturday: 3pm-6pm and Sunday: 1pm-6pm
MAP
– VENUE OVERVIEW
Pictured above clockwise from top left Past winners: Brad Kennedy, Todd Sinnott, Min A Yoon, Kazuma Kobori. Photos: supplied
Cassie Porter player profile
by Tony Webeck
She has a general distaste for pizza.
“There’s just too much going on. Too many flavours.”
Slow-walking people frustrate her – both on and off the golf course – yet her temper is at its most frayed in a different sporting arena.
“On the tennis court, I have such a temper. It’s next level, honestly. Even Dad’s like, ‘Wow, Cass, chill.’ And I’m like, ‘No! I am better than this.’ It really gets on my nerves.”
Yes, LPGA-bound Cassie Porter is the cheery, effervescent person you have seen emerge on the WPGA Tour of Australasia and the Epson Tour the past three years, but there is so much more sitting just beneath the surface.
“There’s definitely a real fire there that burns pretty bright all the time,” Porter confesses.
“I want to be the best. I don’t want that to sound bad, but it’s just a mindset thing.”
“It doesn’t matter what she does, she absolutely has to win,” says Porter’s long-time coach, Dan Morrison.
“I’ll play her at darts, no problems at all. I’ll play her at darts any day of the week. But tennis, no, she’s too good.”
With an LPGA Tour rookie season beckoning, Porter is one of the marquee names at this week’s Webex Players Series Victoria at Rosebud Country Club.
She was 12-years-old when she first told people closest to her that she wanted to play the LPGA Tour.
Ten years on – and eight years into the plan she and Morrison devised with the United
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Cassie Porter 2025 LPGA Tour Member
Jack Buchanan 2024 WA PGA and Webex Players Series SA Champion
Brett Coletta 2024 Vic Open Men’s Champion
Ashley Lau 2024 Vic Open Women’s Champion
Brad Kennedy Two-time NZ Open Winner, 2021 Webex Players Series Vic Winner
Kelsey Bennett 2024 The Athena Champion
Phoenix Campbell 2023 and 2024 Qld PGA Champion
Momoka Kobori 2023 NSW Women’s Open Champion
Daniel Gale 2024 Webex Players Series Hunter Valley Winner
Lydia Hall 2012 Ladies British Masters Winner
States as the ultimate destination – that pre-teen declaration has become a reality.
A win at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship last June gave Porter the foundation to finish 10th on the Epson Tour points list and secure that coveted LPGA Tour card.
“I’m absolutely going to be grateful for every second because it’s what I’ve dreamed of since I was 12.
“It’s a dream come true, but I am also not going to take that for granted. I’m going to work hard because there’s a lot of stuff that I want to achieve out there.”
From the emergence of Karrie Webb through to the current crop of major winners in Minjee Lee and Hannah Green, no one has witnessed
the emergence of more Aussie talent than WPGA Tour of Australasia CEO Karen Lunn.
Having known Porter since she was 15, Lunn believes Australia’s latest addition to the LPGA Tour has the foundation to join the greats of the game.
“You can get there too early, there’s no doubt about that, and the stars have got to align for you to reach the pinnacle,” Lunn adds.
“If Cassie stays healthy and if she keeps enjoying it, I have no doubt she can get to the very top of the tree.
“She’s got the potential to be another superstar.”
Pictured top left: Cassie Porter. Photo: supplied
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Cyclists struck
TWO cyclists sustained serious injuries after an alleged hit-and-run in Carrum last weekend.
The two cyclists were travelling south on Nepean Highway between McLeod and Eel Race roads at around 6.30am on 18 January when they were allegedly struck from behind by a car. Police allege the car then left the scene.
The 52-year-old man from Ormond and 48-year-old man from Glen Waverley on the bicycles were taken to hospital to treat serious injuries.
At around 5.30pm that day, police arrested a 38-year-old Dandenong man in Dandenong. In a statement, Victoria Police said he was interviewed and released “pending summons and is expected to be charged with offences including reckless conduct endanger life.”
Officer assault
A POLICE officer was hit in the head by a projectile in Aspendale while attending an incident last week.
Police attended an incident near Groves Street in Aspendale at around 10pm on 13 January. They had received reports that a group of young people were drinking alcohol and causing damage.
While attending the scene, a police officer was hit by a projectile thrown by an unknown offender. He was hit in the back of the head.
Police are now seeking the identity of the person who threw the item. Anyone with information can contact
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Two
men dead
TWO Seaford men were found dead at a Clyde North home last week after an alleged altercation.
A 54-year-old and 23-year-old from Seaford were both found with stab wounds at the Observatory Street (pictured below) house a little after 9.30pm on 16 January. Both men died at the scene.
Police believe the two deceased men are related. An argument at a birthday party led to a brawl among a group of people on the street, police say.
Police say multiple people left the house before police arrived. As of Friday, 17 January, they have not been located.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Drugs seized
METH and MDMA were seized by police during a raid in Frankston last week. Police raided the Addicott Street house on Friday 10 January. They seized what they allege was methylamphetamine, MDMA, and 1,4-Butanediol from the property. They also allegedly found and seized a firearm, cannabis, prescription medication, and more than $30,000 in cash.
A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene by police and charged with drug trafficking, prohibited person possess firearm, and fail to provide information to assist. A 33-year-old Frankston man was also arrested and is expected to be charged on summons, police say. The 58-year-old man was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 7 April.
Campfire warning
POLICE have issued a stern warning to campers who set unauthorised fires this summer.
An unattended campfire is believed to be the cause of a bushfire in Cape Otway this month, which resulted in 150 campers being evacuated. Fires lit on total fire ban days and fires left unattended can both lead to charges. The punishment for recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire is up to 15 years in jail.
Victoria Police arson and explosives squad detective inspector Chris Murray said “no life is worth a campfire and I want to remind the community that if you light it, you own it.”
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
Picture: Gary Sissons
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY SILENT WITNESS
ABC TV, 8.30pm
THURSDAY THE DARKNESS SBS, 9.30pm
This grim but engrossing Nordic noir series is essential viewing. Set in Iceland and with the backdrop of a refugee crisis taking place in the country, DI Hulda Hermannsdóttir (Lena Olin) and partner Lukas (Jack Bannon) must investigate a kidnapping, with only a vague description from the kidnapped woman’s son to go on. However, it’s not long before they realise this crime is inextricably linked to another recent case, as a sordid web of intrigue in Reykjavík grows ever deeper.
Debuting all the way back in 1996, this venerable British crime drama returns with its 27th edition tonight.
Longtime star Emilia Fox, who has now been with the show for 20 seasons, is back as forensic pathologist Dr Nikki Alexander, who, to nobody’s surprise, is tasked with investigating another grisly murder. Nikki and colleague Jack Hodgson (David Caves) are called in when a body is found with all the hallmarks of being an
SATURDAY
AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2025
ABC TV, 7.30pm
From the visionaries transforming lives through science and medicine to dedicated athletes whose resilience inspires the nation, pioneers of sustainability and everyday legends making their communities stronger, the best and brightest among us are celebrated tonight in Canberra. Host Leigh Sales is on hand to recognise the incredible achievements of the nominees and the causes they champion before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the winners.
MONDAY MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT NINE, 7.30pm
As the dulcet tones of the summer’s tennis and cricket commentators fade away, the chime of wedding bells rings in living rooms across the country. Yes, it’s MAFS time again. The most polarising show on TV is back, promising bombshells, instant sparks and explosive moments from the outset in this 12th season. Having been matched by experts John Aiken, Mel Schilling and
Thursday, January 23
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Kumi’s Japan. (R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Theodore, Queensland. (PG) Guest presented by Anna Daniels.
8.30 Long Lost Family. (PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
9.20 Grand Designs: Canterbury. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.
10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R)
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.55 Escaping Utopia. (R) 11.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Outback Adventures In Western Australia. Takes a look at Western Australia.
8.30 Silk Road From Above. (R) The aerial journey continues.
9.30 The Darkness. (Malv) Elena is kidnapped by Katya’s killer.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Divided We Stand. (Premiere, Mal)
12.45 Blanca. (Madlv, R) 2.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England. Game 2. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. A deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+adls) Tommy confronts Rand.
12.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. Highlights.
1.15 Black-ish. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGa, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.05 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.10 Destination Flavour China. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Britain By Beach. (Final, PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown To Murder. (2019, PGav) Holly Robinson Peete. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 10.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. 3.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 12. 4.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.
6.00 9News.
TEN (10)
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 12. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) Max and Wilder face a dilemma.
1.00 First On Scene. (MA15+) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) A panel of experts discusses golf.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests Daniel Craig, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin and Nicola Coughlan. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.35 The Project. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen
Friday, January 24
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGav, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (Ma, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (R) 3.05 Destination Flavour China. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 End Of The World: The Mayans. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven Noon News. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design. (2019, PGav) Holly Robinson Peete. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden: The 19th Century. (R) Presented by Monty Don.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Return, Mal) Nikki and Jack investigate a murder bearing all the hallmarks of a notorious serial killer.
10.20 Live At The Malthouse. (Mal, R) A stand-up comedy performance.
11.25 ABC Late News.
11.40 Grand Designs: Wyre Forest. (R)
12.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R)
1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: The Goldfinch. (2019, Madlv, R) A young boy steals a painting from a museum. Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman. 10.10 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. (Ma) Takes a look at Michael Hutchence. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 De Gaulle. (PG)
12.10 Kin. (MA15+l, R)
2.55 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Faboriginal. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of The Challenger. 11.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) Johanna Griggs learns pickling. Adam Dovile and Melissa King explore Singapore’s greenery. 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 4. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
NINE (9)
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13.
11.00 MOVIE: Those Who Wish Me Dead. (2021, MA15+lv, R) A survival expert tries to save a teenage boy. Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult. 1.00 Customs. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Drive TV. (R)
TEN (10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Catch Me If You Can. (2002, Mls, R) An FBI agent spends years chasing a young con man who amasses millions in fraudulent cheques. Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken. 10.20 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.45 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning
Programs. 1.40pm Question Team. 2.35 Scandinavian Star. 3.45 Uncovering Incels. (Final) 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Love And Sex In China. 9.40 Secrets Of Penthouse. 10.30 Homeland. 1.15am MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 TBA. 3.00 DVine Living. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop.
6am The
Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 8.00 The Cup. (2011, PG) 10.00 The Glorias. (2020, M) 12.40pm Down With Love. (2003, M) 2.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 4.30 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 7.55 Man Up. (2015, M) 9.30 Mother Couch. (2023) 11.30 Almost Legends. (2017, MA15+, Spanish) 1.40am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
Saturday, January 25
TV (2)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Breaky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (R) 1.25 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. (Final, Ml, R) 2.25 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.10 Croc Watch. (PG, R) 3.55 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (Final, PG, R) 4.55 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 5.55 Hear Me Out: Australia Day. (Ml, R)
6.30 Back Roads: Theodore, Queensland. (PG, R) Guest presented by Anna Daniels.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Australian Of The Year 2025. (PG) Hosted by Leigh Sales.
8.45 Beyond Paradise. (PG) Humphrey investigates the death of an unidentified man found in the centre of a crop circle.
9.45 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates a daring robbery, but uncovers a web of intrigue when it turns out to be an inside job.
11.15 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. (Malv, R) Delia lies in a critical condition in hospital.
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Grand Prix. Round 2. Highlights. 3.00 Women’s Weekly Football. 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R) 5.35 Auschwitz: Countdown To Liberation. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. 8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Highgrove Gardens. (PGa, R) 9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro: Lake Burley Griffin. (PGa, R)
10.15 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal, R) 11.10 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 2.30 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 3.25 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny. (2013) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.45 Speechless. 10.05 Officially Amazing. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Carrington Stakes Day, Caulfield Australia Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England. Game 3. 10.30 MOVIE: Dracula Untold. (2014, Mh, R) After his kingdom is threatened by invaders, a young prince becomes a monster to protect his people. Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper. 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 6.30 Drive Safer. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Destination WA. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990, PGal, R) Shirley MacLaine. 3.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 4.00 Australian Open Tennis PreShow. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 10.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals, R) 12.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (R) 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGal) 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 4x4
6.00 9News Saturday.
6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.
7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.
12.00 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011, PGals, R)
A dog unites a remote outback community. Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor.
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) Religious program.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Follows a team of matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions.
A spaniel may have founds its soul sister.
An excitable lurcher puppy meets a husky.
A Jack Russell chases after a boy.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Emergencies take their toll on the crews. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: The Farewell. (2019, PG) 2.00 Beyond Oak Island. 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 ABC World News Tonight. 4.55 PBS News. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. Midnight The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 MOVIE: Chase A Crooked Shadow. (1958, PG) 12.20pm MOVIE: Scott Of The Antarctic. (1948) 2.35 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 5.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: Guns Of The Magnificent Seven. (1969, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
Sunday, January 26
6am Morning Programs. 10.15 Wknd Breaky. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. (R) 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.20 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Final, PG, R) 5.20 Hear Me Out: Australia Day. (Ml, R) 5.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WugulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunggul 2024. (R) 9.20 Dance Rites 2024. 10.55 Elder In Residence Oration 2024. 12.15 WorldWatch. 12.35 PBS Washington. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.55 NITV Special. 3.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. 3.30 NITV Special. 3.35 Black Anzac. 4.30 NITV Special. 4.35 Auschwitz: Countdown To Liberation. (Final, PG) 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s One-Day Classic. 2.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 6. Adelaide to Adelaide. 90km. From Adelaide. 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30
6.55 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message. An address to the nation.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Australia Day Live. A celebration of music, lights and fireworks.
9.30 MOVIE: Shine. (1996, PGav, R)
An eccentric pianist suffers a nervous breakdown as he pursues a career in music. Geoffrey Rush, Sonia Todd. 11.15 To Be Advised.
12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.10 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.05 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PGlsv, R, Australia)
An Aboriginal teenager embarks on a road trip. Deborah Mailman. 9.05 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R) A look at Melbourne’s past architectural landscape. 10.40 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan. (PGa, R) 11.35 Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey. 2.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 2.55 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.40 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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)
7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.
9.30 An Audience With Kylie Minogue. (PG, R) A performance by Kylie Minogue. 10.45 The British Airways Killer. (Mav, R) 12.50 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 6. Highlights. 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 9News Sunday.
6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 15. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 The First 48: Inside The Tape Special #9. (MA15+a) A body is discovered in a bridge. 1.00 Customs. (PG, R) Follows customs officers at work. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Road To The Open: A New Chapter. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 Tiddler. 10.25 Children’s
Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
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6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Ganbu Gulin: One Mob. 12.45 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) 2.10 Anthem Sessions. 2.20 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.30 Sounds Of Solidarity: January 26th. 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 The Big Wet. 7.30 MOVIE: Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 9.00 NITV News Special: Day 26. 10.05 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 8.30 MOVIE: Will Smith’s Gemini Man. (2019, Mlv, R) An aging assassin finds himself being chased by someone with the ability to predict his moves. Will Smith, Clive Owen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead. 10.40 FBI. (Mv, R) A bus explosion kills several people. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Jeopardy! 4.05 ABC World News Tonight. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Queer Sports. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 Deadly Funny 2024. 11.40 WWE Legends. 1.15am The X-Files. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
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6am The Scarlet And The Black. Continued. (1983, PG) 8.10 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 10.00 Man Up. (2015, M) 11.40 Mother Couch. (2023) 1.40pm Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 3.25 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 5.05 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 6.55 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.30 Sweet As. (2022) 10.05 Tobacco Barns. (2022, M, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.30 DVine Living. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 South Aussie
MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut. (1959, PG) 1.50pm MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday. (1947, PG) 3.45 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Australia. (2008, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs.
1.30pm MOVIE: Nanny McPhee. (2005, PG) 3.30
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McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R)
Vera. (Mv, R)
Australia Day Live. (R)
The Last Musician Of Auschwitz.
To Be Advised.
Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Escaping Utopia. (Final, PG) A shocking secret is exposed. 9.05 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG, R) A dancer goes against the establishment. Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 12.10 To Be Advised. 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30
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WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.30 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.15 China On Stage. (Premiere) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. (R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.05 Destination Flavour China. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Morning Show Mysteries: Murder Ever After. (2021, PGav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (Final, Ml, R) 8.35 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) Comedic game show. 9.30 Inside Sydney Airport: VIPs. (PGal, R) Security at the airport is on high alert.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Clean Sweep. (MA15+s) 11.55 Wisting. (Madlv, R) 12.50 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R) 2.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm 48 Hours In Wales. 2.30 Transnational. 3.00 The Feed. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Forged In Fire. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 The Gentle Art Of Swedish Death Cleaning. 1.40am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. 8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.40 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 9.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Final. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the Big Bash League Final. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (Ma) A good samaritan helps out at a crash and ends up regretting it, and bikers are behaving badly by lane-splitting.
11.30 Highway Cops. (PGa) A truckie’s seatbelt saves his neck.
12.00 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R) A gridiron team strives for victory.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Infamously In Love. (2022, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Return, Mls) The social experiment begins. 9.30 To Be Advised.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) Crockett receives shocking news.
11.50 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, 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)
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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv, R) When a Navy Compliance Officer is found dead in a waterhole, the team’s investigation uncovers a complex trafficking ring.
48 Hours: The Puzzling Death Of Susann Sills. (Ma) A woman dies in a fall.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Our Brain. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up. (PG, R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China. (R) 9.25 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.05 China On Stage. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. 2.05 Amazing Railway Adventures. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She
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7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cricket Balls.
8.30 Eat The Invaders: Camel. (PG) Hosted by Tony Armstrong. 9.00 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Steve Backshall. 9.50 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Prosecuting Evil. (Ma, R) 12.45 Grand Designs. (R) 1.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Wayne Blair. (PGa, R)
8.35 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. (Final, Ml, R) The story of Stock Aitken Waterman.
9.50 Video Killed The Radio Star. (Mlns, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a) 11.50 Christian. (Malv, R) 2.50 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 3.40 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou.
6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Deadly Predators. 9.05 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs.
1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Faboriginal. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.15 Harlem Globetrotters. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.35 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 8.30 Ice Vikings. 9.20 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.20 MOVIE: Cousins. (2021, M) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby receives support in her fight.
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.35 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.05 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018, lv, R) A security assessor battles terrorists. Dwayne Johnson.
1.00 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.15 Barbie Uncovered: A Dream House Divided. (Ma) Explores the story behind Barbie, one of the world’s most iconic brands.
11.15 9News Late.
11.45 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, 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. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 The Ex-Wife. (Ml) As Jen remains on the periphery of Jack and Tasha’s family life, Tasha spirals into paranoia. 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Return, Mv) The Fugitive Task Force heads to Virginia. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Fashionista. 1.50 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.45 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Great Wall With Ash Dykes. (Premiere) 10.30 Leguizamo Does America. 12.20am Late Programs.
6am The
Farewell. (2019, PG) 7.55 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 10.05 Sweet As. (2022) 11.45 The Emigrants. (2021, M, Swedish) 2.25pm Wide Open Sky. (2015) 4.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 6.10 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 8.30 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 10.25 Wet Season. (2019, MA15+) 12.20am Hunt. (2022, MA15+, Korean) 2.40 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 5.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
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Wednesday, January 29
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Way We Wore. (Final, PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.50 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour China. (R) 9.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 China On Stage. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. (PGav, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.05 Destination Flavour China. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who The Bloody Hell Are We? (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. (2017, PGav) Alison Sweeney. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Optics. (Premiere, Ml) A death sparks a power struggle at a PR firm.
9.05 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.50 Planet America.
10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Aftertaste. (Mdl, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R) 8.30 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa) Presented by Dara Ó Briain.
9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. (Premiere, M)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Pagan Peak. (Mav) 11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Agent Hamilton. (Mav, R) 2.30 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.20 22 Kids And Counting. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.15 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 11.10 Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, M, Cantonese) 12.50pm The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 2.45 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 4.55 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.55 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 8.30 The Big Boss.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby holds a strategy meeting. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (Return, PG) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 Ludwig. (Premiere, Ma) The life of puzzle setter John “Ludwig” Taylor is upended when his identical twin disappears.
9.45 Breathtaking. (Premiere, Ma) Follows NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. 10.45 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (M, R)
11.45 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.45 Black-ish. (PGa)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.00 MOVIE: Unbreakable: Jelena Dokic Story. (2024, Mal) The story of Jelena Dokic, from her experiences as a refugee to her rise to world number four in tennis. Jelena Dokic, Pam Shriver.
11.15 9News Late.
11.45 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 Elsbeth. (Ma) Elsbeth and Kaya are called to the scene when a woman falls to her death from her balcony. 10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The team must re-capture escaped convicts. 10.55 10’s Late News. 11.20 The Project. (R) 12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Unknown Amazon. 3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+) 11.05 MOVIE: So Close. (2002, MA15+) 1.05am Letterkenny. 2.35 Late Programs.
Lawsuit filed over historical assault
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
A MAN who alleges he was sexually abused by a police officer at Camp Manyung in Mount Eliza has begun legal action.
A statement of claim has been filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria naming the Mount Martha Community Centre Inc and the State of Victoria (Victoria Police) as defendants. The victim alleges he was eight-years-old when he was raped by a Victoria Police officer at a school camp sometime between 2002 and 2003.
The victim was a student at the Mount Martha House Community Centre School when the alleged assault occurred. The statement of claim reads the school and Victoria Police had arranged for students to participate in the youth camp run by the Victoria Police at Camp Manyung.
The victim does not remember the identity of his alleged attacker. Shine Lawyers abuse law associate Alyssa Lewis said “our client alleges he suffered horrific sexual abuse at the hands of a police officer - somebody he looked up to and who held the ultimate position of power over a young child.”
“This abuse has had a devastating impact on our client. He has spent decades working to manage the trauma he’s endured, and will likely be doing so for the rest of his life,” she said. “I’d urge anybody who attended Camp Manyung in the early 2000s or anybody who has information regarding abuse at the camp to get in touch and help our investigation. Every piece of information can be helpful and will assist us in getting justice for our client.”
The victim alleges he suffered physical injuries, PTSD, trauma symptoms, and major depression. He is seeking damages, interest, and costs.
The statement of claim alleges that Mount Martha Community Centre Inc is responsible for “sending the plaintiff to a camp where he would be unsupervised by the First Defendant [Mount Martha Com-
munity Centre Inc] and around adults unknown to the First Defendant” and “failing to detect and failing to have any system in place for detecting, preventing and/or stopping sexual abuse of students on the camp”.
Mount Martha Community Centre is currently managed by the Mornington Peninsula Shire - the Shire and Victoria Police each declined to comment.
Tributes flow for DJ
TRIBUTES have poured in for a Frankstonraised DJ who died in Bali this month.
Courtney Mills, a popular DJ with more than 150,000 followers on her social media pages, fell from a balcony in Kuta on Friday, 10 January. She passed away aged 37 two days later.
A fundraiser has been set up to bring Mills’ body home. Mills’ sister, Kiani Mills, wrote “known for her radiant smile, infectious laughter, and boundless love for life, Courtney touched the hearts of everyone she met. Her light, sparkle, and spirit will forever remain with us.
“Courtney lived her life to the fullest and brought so much joy to those around her. We would appreciate any support as a community to honor her memory and give her the send-off she truly deserves.”
To donate visit gofundme.com/f/in-lovingmemory-of-courtney-to-bring-her-home
COURTNEY Mills died in Bali earlier this month. Picture: Supplied
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Man Drowned at Frankston – Early Morning Fatality
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
EARLY this (Wednesday) morning
Wallis Wright, aged 38, of 14 Mackey Street, Essendon, was drowned while bathing at Frankston, at a point on the bay opposite Beach street.
Wright only arrived in Frankston yesterday afternoon, on a visit to friends residing at “Penzance”, Frankston.
This morning, at 6 o’clock, he left the house in bathing suit and boots only. He was unaccompanied, and was not seen in the water alive.
About 7am, some people passing along the beach saw a body floating. They called for assistance and the body was pulled out of the water.
Mr. McIntosh, dentist, came on the scene and endeavoured to restore life by the usual methods. Dr. Johnson was sent for, and pronounced life to be extinct.
Senior-Constable Elliott had the body removed to the Pier Hotel, where an inquiry will be held.
Deceased has been identified as Wallis Wright.
Wright, who was a single man, was a cripple, being paralysed on one side. It is surmised that he went in to swim in a fairly rough sea; that he was knocked over by the waves and in his crippled condition was unable to regain his feet.
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SUNDAY, a week ago, a peculiar accident, which might have resulted in more serious consequences, occurred to a couple of well-known residents of Pearcedale.
Mr. Nicholls, the popular schoolmaster, accompanied by his wife and daughter, was on his way to Somerville in a rustic cart.
He rose from the seat of the vehicle with the object of mildly egging on the pony, and the animal, suddenly springing forward, caused the seat to lurch backwards.
By reason of this mishap, Mrs. Nicholls and her daughter were thrown violently, on the roadside.
Mrs. Nicholls sustained a severe shock, and somewhat serious injuries, while Miss Nicholls escaped with a minor bruise to one of her thumbs.
Mrs. Nicholls is still receiving medical attention. We join in wishing her a speedy convalescence towards recovery.
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The Carrum Bridge - Flimsy and dangerous
Although the congestion on the Pt. Nepean road is greater today than it has ever been, the Carrum bridge is still the same narrow, useless structure menacing motorists.
Such is its danger and possible impediment to traffic, that when the head-on collision occurred on a recent Sunday between two motor cars, there were upwards of 600 cars held up on one side, and 200 on the other.
The question of the control of the bridge and the erection of one more in keeping with requirements, has been discussed by the Carrum Borough Council.
Cr. Boyd said there were many more accidents on this bridge than were reported. He wanted to see the bridge placed under strict supervision during weekends for the control of the traffic, and to prevent the pulling up of cars in the fairway.
The engineer (Mr. Nihill): The Country Roads Board recently sug-
gested that the speed limit should be strictly enforced. A report presented by their engineer assessed a safe load of five tons, but he (Mr. Nihill) doubted if this were a safe load.
It was interesting to note that the day following this assessment of the weight by the Country Roads Board engineer, that the Board sent down a lorry across the bridge, carrying eleven tons of bitumen.
There was the previous experience on a country road when a steam roller went through the bridge.
Cr. Hunter: This bridge is the most dangerous point on the road. The fact that a stringer or a bearer had to be put in makes one fear for its strength under big loads.
The Engineer: I think one-way traffic should be insisted on.
The Mayor (Cr. Williams): How?
The Engineer: By letting cars across in batches. Although there was room for two cars to pass when driven by capable drivers, the trouble was that capable drivers were not always capable of driving.
At a later stage, Cr. W. McGarry, in moving that some action be taken towards the erection of a modern bridge, said that the ever-increasing volume of traffic on Point Nepean road was too much for the obsolete structure over the Carrum creek.
He wanted the clerk to find out what powers found the apportionment of the cost. Surrounding municipalities should be called upon to supply part of the cost. Mornington, Frankston for sure, and there was no reason why Mordialloc and Moorabbin should not be contributors.
Cr. Beardsworth endorsed Cr. Mc-
Garry’s remarks.
Cr. Hunter: The Naval Department ought to be approached, owing to the Naval Base need for the military road.
Cr. McGarry: They have even denied liability for repairs to the road. Steps are now to be taken by the Town Clerk to collect the data Cr. McGarry wants.
The question of the bridge has to be faced sooner or later. The present structure is flimsy, twice as long as Mordialloc bridge and half as wide. ***
Pier hotel changes hands
Mr. Peter Patroni, the popular host of the Pier Hotel, Frankston, has disposed of his interests to Mr. Youl.
During his stay in Frankston Mr. Patroni, by his straightforward dealing and genial nature, made many friends, and his departure will be regretted.
His decision to leave the bayside was no doubt largely influenced by the fact that Mrs. Patroni, owing to ill-health, could not reside in Frankston, and for some months now she has been located in the northern parts of the state. ***
Somerville
The entertainment given by the Blind Concert Co. on the 14th inst., was fairly well attended. The unsettled state of the weather prevented many from attending. The programme was, as usual, an excellent one and thoroughly appreciated by those present.
The net proceeds were £8/7/- just £3 less than the amount secured last year.
The new licensee (Mr. Mitchell) of the Hotel Somerville, has taken possession. Mr. and Mrs. Copsey have left for Brighton, where they intend living privately.
Misses Audrey West and Ruby Sim-
cock, pupils of Miss Dorothea Overton, D.M.S.V., were successful at the music examinations held in Melbourne in November and December last; Miss Simcock passing the Junior Practical Examination of the Musical Society of Victoria, and Miss West gained the A.L.C.M. degree.
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MORNINGTON Cup day was proclaimed a public holiday throughout the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, but few, if any, of the business people seemed to know anything about it.
In Mornington itself the post office and banks closed for the day, greatly, to the disgust of a correspondent who writes to the “Mornington Post” as follows:
“I thought Tom Walsh was in West or South Australia, but think he must be in Mornington, and an important member of the racing club. While wishing the Mornington Racing Club every success and ungrudgingly conceding the rights of individuals to attend, and of shopkeepers who wish to close their establishments on that day to do so, I think the line should be drawn at Government utilities, especially postal and money order business, inconveniencing hundreds of people (locals and visitors) probably anxiously awaiting important business and even love letters, etc., and who of us does not know how fearfully important and anxiously looked for is a love letter to the one whom it is addressed?”
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 21 & 23 Jan 1925
Notice of an Application for Planning Permit
THE LAND AFFECTED BY THE APPLICATION IS LOCATED AT: 27 14-16 Robertson Parade, ASPENDALE VIC 3195 (Lot 27 on LP67031)
THE APPLICATION IS FOR A PERMIT TO: To remove a restriction (Covenant C119909)
PLANNING PERMIT TRIGGER: 52.02To proceed under Section 23 of the Subdivision Act 1988 to remove a restriction.
THE APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER IS: KP-2024/508
THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT IS: Yvette Baker
YOU MAY LOOK AT THE APPLICATION AND ANY DOCUMENTS THAT SUPPORT THE APPLICATION AT THE OFFICE OF THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY:
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge www.kingston.vic.gov.au/link/ planning OR visit City of Kingston Municipal Offices 1230 Nepean Highway Cheltenham 3192 9581 4131
Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority.
An objection must:
• be made to the Responsible Authority in writing,
• include the reasons for the objection, and
• state how the objector would be affected.
The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available for any person to inspect free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.
THE RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY WILL NOT DECIDE ON THE APPLICATION BEFORE: 09 January 2025
If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision. Privacy Notification: The personal information provided in a submission/objection is collected for planning purposes in accordance with the Planning & Environment Act 1987 (the Act). The public may view an objection or submission in accordance with Section 57 of the Act whilst the planning application is current. In accordance with the “Improving
is looking for a
to assist our painting group. The position requires the successful applicant to tutor a small group of enthusiastic practitioners to develop their painting skills. Various members use water colour, pastels and/ or oils. The group meets on Thursdays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. The time can be adjusted if necessary. Any person interested in this position should contact Des Watson, the Club President on 0422 293 868
Dromana grabs top spot, Pines slip up
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
DROMANA moved to the top of the MPCA Provincial division ladder with a win over Old Peninsula away from home last weekend.
MPCA cricket returned after a lengthy Christmas break on 18 January. Dromana travelled to Peninsula Grammar to take on the Pirates in a one-day match.
Dromana batted first after winning the toss. Skipper Sam Fowler was completely in control, scoring 108 runs to help his side reach a final total of 201 from 40 overs.
Sam Fowler’s brilliant century was supported by knocks of 39 and 32 respectively from Jack Fowler and Dale Irving.
Old Peninsula battled hard to take down Dromana’s target, but fell just short. With time running short, Old Peninsula was bowled out for 193 in the final over of the day.
Opener Benjamin Stewart top-scored for the Pirates with 50 runs.
Zacc Klan took 4/43 to help get his side over the line. He took the final wicket to wrap things up.
Dromana have now moved into the top spot on the ladder. Pines lost their grip on first place after falling to Sorrento at David Macfarlane Reserve.
Pines was bowled out for 183 by the Sharks. They were chasing a target of 203.
PENINSULA
SEAFORD held on for a thrilling win over Moorooduc last Saturday despite some late heroics from Nick Williams.
Seaford was sent in to bat first at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve. They went on to score 227 from their 40 overs - Jacob Foxwell top-scored with 70 and Jordan Desmond contributed 45 to the scoreboard.
Moorooduc’s top order struggled badly, and at 7/89 the hosts looked doomed to accept a comfortable defeat. A huge late partnership between Michael Whincup and Nick Williams nearly saved the day.
Williams smashed 89 runs from just 44 deliveries, hitting an incredible 10 sixes. He was supported by Whincup, who scored 41 at a run a ball.
Despite their best efforts, Moorooduc ran out of time. They finished up their 40 overs at 7/221, just seven runs short of victory.
Rosebud picked up a narrow 10-run win over Mt Eliza at Olympic Park last weekend.
18 wickets fell during the matchup.
Rosebud first drop batter Liam Collet top-scored for the winners with 60 runs.
Somerville beat Mornington in a
close one on Saturday. Long Island picked up a win over Seaford Tigers.
DISTRICT
FLINDERS are breathing down the necks of first-place Carrum Downs after a thrilling win over Baxter last weekend.
Flinders was tasked with chasing down a target of 181 at Baxter Park on Saturday. An unbeaten knock of 71 by Samuel Field helped guide them over the line.
Time was not on Flinders’ side, but they managed to get the job done. They hit the winning runs with just two balls left to spare.
The result puts Flinders in second place, equal on points with Carrum Downs. The ladder leaders were defeated by Balnarring away from home on Saturday.
Balnarring batted first and put 222 runs on the scoreboard. Carrum Downs was bowled out for 208 in response.
Boneo beat Main Ridge by five wickets away from home on Saturday. Crib Point narrowly beat Carrum at Crib Point Recreation Reserve.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB got the better of Mt Martha in a tight one at RM Hooper Oval on Saturday.
Mt Martha batted first, and quickly fell to 3/9. The middle order got things back on track.
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Tyabb managed to chase down their target with an over and four wickets left to spare. Aidan Pateman and James Holland-Burch scored 27 and 21 not out respectively to help guide their side to victory.
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Dolphins coach extends deal
VFL
FRANKSTON Football Club head coach Jackson Kornberg had had his contract extended until 2027.
The VFL head coach was appointed at the end of 2023, and guided the club to its best finish in 16 years by winning a final.
The three-year-deal signed by Kornberg in 2023 has now been extended to 2027. Frankston FC club president Steven Finocchiaro said Kornberg “has had an enormously positive impact on the Frankston Football Club, both within and outside the men’s foot-
ball program. His professionalism and dedication to the advancement of the club as a whole is evident daily.”
“He is a talented football coach and the board could not be happier with the progression that the men’s football program has made over the first 12 months of his tenure,” Finocchiaro said. “It is clear to all that Jackson is building something special and both Jackson and the club are mutually committed to bringing success back to the supporters of the Frankston Football Club and the wider Frankston community.”
Langwarrin smashed Heatherhill by nine wickets at Bruce Park on Saturday. Baden Powell closed out the round with a win over Red Hill.
Kyle Bendle came agonisingly close to scoring a hundred. He was caught out off the bowling of James HollandBurch for 98.
Martha scored 185 runs from their 40 overs.
Udara Ravindu top-scored for the Yabbies with 50. Frankston YCW smashed Skye by six wickets on Saturday. They chased down a target of 131 with 20 overs left to spare.
and Tootgarook rounded out the winner’s list with victories over Delacombe Park and Ballam Park respectively.
Left: Sam Fowler on his way to a century in the Dromana vs Old Peninsula Provincial clash. Picture: Paul Churcher Right: Joshua Duncan notched up 78 not out in the Sub-District 2nd XI match between Frankston YCW vs Skye Picture: Craig Barrett
All smiles at Langy, Seaford
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
LANGWARRIN and Seaford United were the winners on Saturday as the annual Steve Wallace Memorial Day took place at Lawton Park.
Host club Langwarrin reached the Wallace Cup final with consecutive wins over Baxter and Mornington in Group B and faced State 2 local Skye United who won a spot in the final on goal difference edging out Peninsula Strikers in Group A.
Skye defeated Chelsea 4-0 in its group opener then drew 0-0 with Strikers.
As expected VPL1 Langwarrin controlled much of the final against a competitive State 2 Skye but Tom Youngs blew his chance to give the host an early lead when he blasted his penalty attempt against the crossbar.
He quickly made amends getting on the end of Dante Avian’s cutback from the right and two minutes later Cooper Legrand got in behind the Skye defence and rounded Nathan Brown in goal to make it 2-0.
Brown is a former Somerville and Strikers keeper and is among a group of prospective newcomers yet to sign.
Others are Aleks Dukic and Keegan Myatt (from Baxter) and Shameit Sharma (Frankston Pines) while former Skye player Jason Nowakowski remains firmly on the club’s radar.
In the second half Legrand made it 3-0 after Mustafa Suliman and Avian combined to set him up and that was the final score as Langwarrin claimed its fourth Wallace Cup.
In the Plate final Seaford defeated Rosebud 3-1 in a controversial finish to a feisty contest.
Seaford’s opener came when its high press forced a turnover and Blake Hicks chipped the keeper.
Seaford took a 2-0 lead into the interval after Barney Johnson’s rash challenge on Jonas Harrasser inside the area and Wise Barakzoi convert-
ed from the spot.
It was a much improved second half from the ’Buds and Johnson made amends when his leftfoot finish made it 2-1.
Rosebud pushed for an equaliser but was left exposed at the back and a poor clearance from Rosebud’s defence found Backi Barakzoi.
From just outside the area he smashed home the match-sealing goal but that was the cue for Rosebud’s bench to get involved much to the disgust of head coach Stuart Johnson.
“Unfortunately at this point tempers flared and Rosebud coaching staff overreacted to the taunts of Seaford goalkeeper Bayley Caulfield, a former Rosebud junior and son of former president Shane Caulfield,” Johnson said.
“There can be no excuse on a day which is meant to celebrate football.
“I am disappointed in our behaviour and we will address that.
“Rosebud unreservedly apologised to both the hosts of the day Langwarrin and deserved winners Seaford for the actions that took place.
“Well done to ‘Toffee’ (Paul Williams) and his lads and all the best for a successful season.
“Seaford were worthy winners.”
Here are all the Cup and Plate group scores:
Wallace Cup: Chelsea 0 Skye Utd 4 (Daniel Attard 2, Tapiwa Kufakurowa, Elliot Craig); Mornington 1 (Shaun Kenny) Baxter 2 (own goal, Ryan Brown); Peninsula Strikers 0 Skye Utd 0; Langwarrin 1 (Cooper Legrand) Baxter 0; Peninsula Strikers 3 (Noah Musso 2, Kyle Eichenberger) Chelsea 0; Langwarrin 2 (Muhamed Huseinovski, Ryo Takahashi) Mornington 0.
Wallace Plate: Mount Eliza 1 (Harris Battison) Mount Martha 1 (Seth Bakos Sims); Frankston Pines 0 Somerville Eagles 3 (Max Watson 2, Connor Phillips); Mount Martha 1 (Tom Brewster) Seaford Utd 2 (Matt Cobb, Zain Ahmad); Rosebud 1 (Kai Johnson) Frankston Pines 0; Seaford Utd 2 (Blake Hicks, Backy Barakzoi) Mount
Eliza 0; Somerville Eagles 0 Rosebud 2 (Nathan Yole, Ben Symonds).
In other Memorial Day news Marcus Collier’s destination for the upcoming season remains clouded.
The former Skye captain played for his old club as a favour to head coach Phil McGuinness but also played for Rosebud alongside close friend Billy Painting.
He didn’t play in the Cup final opting instead to play in the Plate final which followed.
“I’m just exploring my options still and seeing what I enjoy and what feels right to me,” Collier said.
It’s understood that the midfielder continues to train with Bayside Argonauts while deciding which club to join.
Skye hasn’t placed any pressure on Collier while Rosebud is really keen to secure his signature.
In State 1 news Danny Topping has resigned as senior assistant at Mornington to take up a coaching post with Melbourne City’s NPL program.
Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson has arranged meetings with prospective replacements and hopes to name Topping’s successor this week.
The senior squad revamp at Mornington is well underway with an influx of new players.
Terms have been agreed with Nick McKoy (from Noble Park United), Jack Geddes (Langwarrin), Jay Davies (Bentleigh Greens), Jack McDonald (Bentleigh Greens), Kieran Dover (Bentleigh Greens), Jacob Brito (Langwarrin), James Kelly (Langwarrin), Tom Wood (Strikers) and Guido Guerrieri (Fano, Italy).
Luke Burgess signed for Doveton last weekend.
In practice match news Rosebud beat Mount Eliza 4-0 last Thursday with doubles from newcomers Jack Elliott and Connor Wharton.
Wharton has switched from Mornington as has young forward Sean Smith from Doveton and veteran Skye midfielder Mark O’Connor who
should be an excellent replacement for Andy Jerez who is believed to have joined Endeavour United.
Striker Elliott is yet to commit to the Buds cause but there’s a strong likelihood of him doing so.
On Friday night a mixed senior and under-23 Langwarrin squad lost 6-1 to Northcote at Lawton Park.
Northcote led after five minutes but a superb strike from Tosan Popo from outside the box made it 1-1.
Northcote regained the lead straight from the restart but a late flurry of goals sealed Langy’s fate.
Northcote replaced its entire team in the 60th minute and Langwarrin brought on some of the under-23s and conceded four goals in eight minutes.
This week’s friendlies:
Tuesday, 21 January
Mornington v Springvale White Eagles, Monterey Reserve, 7.30pm
Peninsula Strikers reserves v Somerville Eagles, Centenary Park, 6.30pm
Thursday 23 January
Langwarrin U23s v Skye Utd, Lawton Park, 7.30pm
Peninsula Strikers v Somerville Eagles, 6.30pm Rosebud v Knox City, Olympic Park, 7pm Saturday 25 January
Langwarrin v Banyule, Lawton Park, 3pm Langwarrin v Mornington, Lawton Park, 5.30pm In other news well known football identity Michael Bevis has died aged 85.
He is a former Frankston City player and coach who also coached at Karingal United and Langwarrin.
In later years he moved to Queensland and continued coaching.
Cup kings: Langwarrin won its fourth Wallace Cup on Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
United on top: Seaford United won its first Wallace Plate on Saturday. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
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