Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 3rd July 2024 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

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Drug arrests

A MAN was arrested last Wednesday as part of an investigation into an alleged drug syndicate. Police conducted raids in Keysborough and Springvale last week as part of their investigation (pictured). See story page 5. Picture: Supplied

Calls to probe grant process

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A KINGSTON councillor says he “appropriately” recused himself from a council decision to award a grant to a not-for-profit he sits on the committee of.

The Druze Community Charity of Victoria applied for a $25,000 grant from Kingston Council this year. Although council officers recommended that the application be rejected, at council’s 24 June meeting a majority of councillors agreed to alter the proposed grant arrangements to provide $25,000 per annum to the not-for-profit between 2024 and 2027. Councillors agreed to offer “community festivals, events & creative activities” grants to three different organisations against the recommendations of officers last Monday - the other two were the Aspendale Gardens Residents Association and Melbourne Shwetambar Jain Sangh Inc.

Councillor Hadi Saab is a member of the Druze Community Charity of Victoria’s executive committee. The former mayor has listed the role on his register of personal interests and declared the conflict of interest at last Monday’s meeting. Saab left the chamber before the vote occurred, however the decision to offer grant money to the organisation has still been slammed by opposing councillors.

At last Monday’s public council meeting, councillor Georgina Oxley said that councillors had not seen the three applications they were considering and that discussions about the grants at behind-closed-doors coun-

cillor information sessions were not shared with the public. She said it is important that “decisions are made publicly so that our community can see them.”

“I haven’t seen the applications, I don’t know what events are being funded. It’s $25,000 per annum for one of those. $25,000 per annum for a number of years of ratepayer’s money,” Oxley said. “I’m honestly blown away that others are not sitting here saying ‘what is going on?’. I really hope someone sends it to the [Local Government] Inspectorate to have a look at.”

Hadi Saab said he recused himself from the grant application process, and had followed correct procedure. “All councillors are members of our community, therefore from time to time we have a personal connection to a local issue and must quite rightly step back from decision making,” he said.

“I take these matters very seriously and made sure I was following all rules and legislation to make sure I was acting appropriately and transparently. I can assure the community that I was very upfront about my connection with the Druze Community Charity of Victoria, and therefore did not take part at any stage of the application process. Every time this matter was discussed at a councillor information session or briefing I left the room and I was not included in any emails related to grants within the same category.

“Our grants policy sets out that councillors receive recommendations from our assessment panel and then together we make funding decisions. If we differ from the recommendations, we are to provide our reasons.”

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Homeward bound: Michael beats the odds

LIVING at home is the preferred choice of many older people who don’t wish to move to a care facility.

Michael, a kind and quiet soul who lives alone in Hastings, was faced with a daunting reality: after suffering a fall and a hip fracture, followed by subsequent complications, he was told by rehabilitation staff that a residential care facility was his only option.

This news, coupled with the prospect of selling his beloved home, filled Michael with despair. However, his fortunes turned a corner when he enlisted the services of Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care. “He told me several times that if I can’t go home, then I don’t want to live like that. I don’t want to live anymore,” recalls Care Coordinator and Practice Nurse, Hilde Aschehoug.

Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care, an approved provider of government funded Home Care Packages, is empowering older people like Michael to live independently at home for as long as possible. Founded by Dr Floyd Gomes, the service honours his migrant parents and integrates health care with daily living assistance.

After a lengthy hospital stay, Michael felt vulnerable. Mark & Sylvie’s team stepped in, visiting twice daily to manage his oxygen, catheter, and medication. His home care manager also arranged for an electric bed and ramps to improve his mobility.

Within two months, Michael was thriving at home, free from medical equipment. Now, he enjoys life at home, surrounded by his beloved garden. “He just misses driving,” says Hilde, who helps him with groceries and errands.

Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care operates across an ever growing area, with hubs in Hastings, Bangholme and Wonthaggi. They care for people across southeast Melbourne, Gippsland and the wider Peninsula, even as far as Phillip Island.

Mark & Sylvie’s tailor care plans to each client’s unique needs, collaborating with their GPs, physios, and healthcare team. Their services include personal care, dementia support, telehealth, home maintenance, and transport assistance, just to name a few.

“Our goal is to keep clients comfortable at home,” says Hilde, “But we can also help with transitioning to aged care, if needed.

For Michael, Mark & Sylvie’s care has been life-changing. “He just wanted to be home,” says Hilde. “It’s the best feeling to help people live well.”

Pictured R: Hilde & Michael. Photo: supplied

New pool management decided

THE new aquatic centre in Mordialloc will be managed in-house by Kingston Council.

Kingston Council considered its options for the centre’s management in the confidential section of last week’s council meeting. It has since announced that it will be overseen by council’s “in-house leisure centre team”.

The new pool, near Jack Grut Reserve in Mordialloc, is expected to cost nearly $80 million to build. Council borrowings will pay for the majority of the project - the federal government will spend $20 million on it and the rest will be covered by Kingston Council.

Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the in-house management model will “maximise flexibility and enable us to adapt quickly and effectively to changing demographics, community requests, and council goals.”

“This new centre is a major investment in the

long-term health, wellbeing, and aquatic education of our community and we want to ensure as many people as possible utilise it,” she said.

Kingston councillor Tim Cochrane said the decision will “build on our reputation as an employer of choice within the aquatics industry, having provided strong career growth opportunities and pathways into the sector and the broader council organisation since 1994.”

Five names are currently under consideration for the new centre: Baam Aquatic Centre, Mordi Baam Aquatic Centre, Mordi Pools, Mordi Aquatics, and Mordi Aquatic Centre.

Construction of the aquatic centre is expected to begin later this year, and be complete by 2026. Council projects 420,000 annual visitors once it is built. For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/new centre.

Brodie Cowburn

CONCEPT designs for the new planned aquatic centre near Jack Grut Reserve in Mordialloc. Picture: Supplied

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Grant cuts approved

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The grant request was to establish a Druze Community of Victoria Fete. A report prepared by Kingston Council officers read that a grant should not be handed out because “in line with the grant guidelines, this stream is for festivals or events that are already established. In addition, the assessment panel considered the strong financial position of this organisation relative to other applicant organisations.”

Councillor Tracey Davies presented the alternate proposal to offer grant money to the Druze Community Charity of Victoria. She said it was unfair to reject a group’s grant application on the basis of its financial position.

Councillors Tracey Davies, Chris Hill, George Hua, Cameron Howe, Tim Cochrane, and the mayor Jenna Davey-Burns voted to approve the grant requests from the three community groups. Councillors Oxley and David Eden opposed, and councillors Saab and Tamsin Bearsley had left the room.

Saab’s LinkedIn profile states that he has been an executive committee member of the Druze Community Charity of Victoria since February 2021. It reads that he helps “represent, organise, and advocate for the Victorian Druze community by running cultural and religious events.”

He also wrote that he assists with “government relations” and “stakeholder engagement.” Although the organisation has “Charity” in its name, it is not listed on the Australian charity register. Saab said the not-for-profit is “currently mid-way through its application for charity status with the Aus-

In the Spotlight

As winter sets in, don’t let the chill keep you from enjoying a myriad of heart-warming entertainment at the Frankston Arts Centre. Whether you’re seeking family fun, musical extravaganzas, or an evening of laughter and nostalgia, our line-up promises something for everyone.

For families looking for holiday entertainment, the acclaimed duo, The Listies, will be in town. Known for their riotous mixtape of silly songs, goofy sketches, and outrageous clowning, The Listies have been delighting audiences around the globe for over a decade. Their awardwinning shows cater to “kidults” – kids and their adults – and now it’s Frankston’s turn to join in the fun.

Music lovers are in for a treat as the talented performers from PLOS present a celebration of Musical Theatre. This special event features a selection of popular songs from musicals they have staged over the years. Join us in the theatre for highlights from classics like “My Fair Lady,” “Les Misérables,” “Annie,” “Hairspray,” and many more.

If a night of reminiscing the best of Irish music sounds appealing, book a seat for “Seven Drunken Nights.” This isn’t just a jukebox musical; it’s a captivating celebration starring its charismatic writer and director, Ged Graham. His narration provides a warm, fascinating insight into the life of The Dubliners, complemented by stunning performances of their celebrated classics.

Prepare to be dazzled by the magic of “Celtic Illusion.” This exhilarating production fuses unparalleled art forms with new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music, and mesmerising choreography. It’s a must-see family event of 2024, promising an unforgettable experience.

For those in need of a good laugh, we have a stellar line-up of comedians. Catch Arj Barker and Blake Pavey, or enjoy the new comedy musical “The Grandparents Club,” written by Wendy Harmer. Their performances are sure to brighten even the coldest winter days. And perhaps the most exciting highlight of all – at the end of July, Frankston will host Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” the world’s longest-running play. As the exclusive Melbourne venue for this iconic production, we invite you to channel your inner detective and solve the famous murder mystery.

This winter, let the Frankston Arts Centre be your go-to destination for entertainment that warms the heart and soul. With a diverse array of shows and performances, there’s no better place to embrace the season and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Stay warm and entertained!

We look forward to welcoming you!

Tammy Ryan Manager, Arts & Culture Frankston City Council

tralian Government.”

At the same meeting, Kingston Council also agreed to “staged funding reductions” for multiple grant recipients across its grant streams. Chelsea and Moorabbin SES units were set to be part of the cuts until councillors intervened earlier this year (“SES survives proposed funding cut” The News 21/11/23).

Organisations scheduled to have

their annual grant money reduced over the next three years include multiple historical societies, South East Community Links, Family Life Limited, Chelsea Community Support Service, and Anglican Parish of Bonbeach Pantry 5000.

The planned grant cuts can be revisited by the next Kingston Council. Local government elections are scheduled to take place in October.

Apply to join our Stakeholder Liaison Group

We’re removing the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale by building new rail bridges.

Improvements to the local traffic network will then allow the level crossing at Bear Street to be closed to vehicles, creating a vibrant station precinct with safe access for pedestrians and cyclists.

We’re looking for locals to represent the community in our Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG).

For

The SLG will provide local perspectives and insights to the project team and help share project information with the community.

To find out more and to apply scan the QR code or visit engage. vic.gov.au/lxrpmordialloc-andaspendale

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 7 July.

FORMER Kingston mayor Hadi Saab has defended his role with a notfor-profit which has been offered a council grant. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Motorbike fatalities on the rise

A RECORD number of motorcyclist deaths on Victorian roads has prompted calls for greater caution.

As of 28 June, 35 motorcyclists have died on Victorian roads in 2024. That figure is up 75 per cent from the same time last year, and 56 per cent higher than the five-year average.

In May eight motorcyclists were killed, the highest number in a decade. In June so far, three have died - two of those deaths were in Chelsea and Highett.

Victoria Police says the Kingston, Glen Eira and Bayside municipalities are the worst-affected by motorcylist deaths. Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said “it is extremely concerning that road trauma involving motorcyclists has risen so significantly this year.”

“We typically see motorcycle riding decrease over the cooler months, but there have been no signs of this slowing down. In fact, May and June both have both experienced large increases in rider deaths,” he said. “We need all road users to play their part to help keep each other safe, particularly at this time of year with poor visibility and wet, slippery roads.”

Weir said that police had identified “failing to give way, from both riders and drivers, and inappropriate speed” as the most common causes of fatal motorcycle crashes.

“Police will be conducting targeted motorcycle operations like Operation Kickstand across the state to address the increase in trauma and educate both riders and motorists on the potential dangers involving motorcycles,” Weir said.

Alleged drug ‘ringleader’ arrested

A MAN was arrested in Keysborough last week in connection to an alleged heroin syndicate in Springvale.

On Wednesday, 26 June, police raided a business and a factory on Bando Road in Springvale and a Keysborough home. They allegedly found heroin with an estimated street value of $40,000, and around 250 grams of methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $35,000 during the searches. They also allegedly uncovered almost $45,000, mobile phones, a Subaru BRZ allegedly stolen from Doveton, passports, and security badges.

Police arrested a 49-year-old man at the home on Princeton Drive in Keysborough. In a statement, Victoria Police identified him as the “alleged ringleader of the syndicate”. He was charged with trafficking commercial quantities of heroin and methylamphetamine, and was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 19 September.

Police also arrested two other men at the Springvale business, and released them after interviews. The next day they arrested two men, aged 33 and 28, and a 25-year-old woman after a raid in Springvale.

Victoria Police Springvale divisional response unit detective senior sergeant Jarrod Dwyer said more than 100 people had been arrested in relation to alleged drug distribution in Springvale since November last year. “We have made a significant number of arrests relating to this drug in the local area; getting such a dangerous substance off our streets is something we take really seriously. Local police will continue to target those involved in the alleged distribution of heroin and other illicit drugs in the area, from traffickers down to those dealing in the streets,” he said.

“Dedicated operations like this will ensure we continue to drive down drug-related harm in our community.”

Man charged with murder

TWO people have been arrested in connection with the death of Matt Salau in Frankston last month.

Salau was found on Ashleigh Street with serious injuries just after 11.30pm on 10 June. Emergency services attended, but the 30-yearold Heatherton man was declared dead at the scene.

On 20 June, police arrested a 34-year-old man from Bayswater. He was charged with murder and remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 24 October.

On 25 June a 29-year-old Seaford man was arrested by police. They interviewed him and released him “pending further enquiries”, a Victoria Police statement read.

Alleged killing at Frankston Pier

SHOCK has swept through Frankston after a man was allegedly killed by a stranger at Frankston Pier last week.

Just after 6am on Saturday, 29 June, police were called out to Frankston Pier to respond to an alleged assault. Emergency services arrived soon afterwards, but the victim could not be revived.

The 45-year-old Cranbourne North man died at the pier.

Later that day, police arrested 36-year-old homeless man Forrest Stevenson and questioned him over the alleged attack. On 30 June they charged him with murder.

The victim has since been identified as Andres Pancha, a father of three. Tributes from his friends and family have flooded social media in the wake of his death.

In a statement, Victoria Police said that the alleged offender and victim did not know each other.

“Homicide Squad detectives are investigating and at this stage are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident. It is also believed the parties involved were not known to one another,” a Victoria Police statement read.

The pier was cordoned off last weekend while homicide detectives investigated the scene. The alleged offender faced Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 30 June.

MATT Salau died in Frankston last month. Picture: Supplied

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

CHELSEA THIS IS

You’ve already told us the key things you love and value are:

% The beach and seaside lifestyle

% The coastal village feel of the centre

% The parks, wetlands and open spaces

% Proximity to shops, transport and the beach

% Sense of community and community connection

Is anything missing? Scan the QR or visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/this-is-chelsea

JULY

Mentone Community Assistance & Information Bureau operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10-3pm. We assist people and families with utility bills, food, tax help, referrals, legal assistance and advocacy. Located at 36 Florence street Mentone. Contact: 9583 2436 or er.mcaib@gmail.com

Mornington Peninsula Chorale the longstanding vibrant, SATB, non-audition choir, under Frankston Music Society along with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra perform in classical, film score, and other exciting music concerts. Read more at frankstonmusicsociety. org.au. New singers/musicians welcome. Contact us at info@frankstonmusicsociety.org.au

Chelsea Lawn Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday and Wednesday morning 9.30am till 12 noon (weather permitting). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 13 Beardsworth Ave Chelsea. PH: Fay 0438 722 007 or just arrive. Braeside Park Walking Group. Tuesday and Friday at the Visitors Centre Carpark. Arrive 9.20am for 9.30 start. Circuit 5 km or shorter. Enjoy a pleasant walk around Braeside Park in the safety of a group of like-minded people.

Bayside Food Swap. Monthly on a Sunday at 10.30am in local home vegetable gardens. Share excess veggies, seeds & plants over a social chat & morning tea. Contact Joanne on 0417590011 or baysidefoodswap@gmail.com

Community Visitors - Kingston & Peninsula Area. The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking volunteers in the Kingston & Peninsula area to become Community Visitors. For more information email: opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 0418 931 247.

Royal Flying Doctor Service - Bayside Auxiliary. Volunteers raising funds for RFDS. Meetings are 4th Monday of month Beaumaris Uniting Church, Gibbs Street, Beaumars. BYO lunch meet and greet at 12.00pm, meeting at 1.00pm. Contact Wendy: 0438 190 542 or Jan: 0418 557 758

Probus Club of Edithvale

We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at Longbeach RSL, Thames Promenade Chelsea at 10.00am. New members welcome. For more information call Barb on 0409 862 004

Parkinson’s Peer Support Group St Nicholas Anglican Church, 9 Bear St Mordialloc. 2nd Thursday of each month, at 1 pm. Guest speakers, afternoon tea. People with Parkinson’s, carers and family members all welcome. Further details Contact Helen 0418 527 172. Mordialloc-Beaumaris Conservation League. MBCL advocates to: protect fragile foreshore reserve with native coastal plants, habitats, natural coastal amenity, restore wetlands, and waterways, save suburban heritage and amenity. First Wed month 2pm Mordialloc, Sec: 0434 043 416, 9580 2706, secretary@mbcl.org.au, www.mbcl.org.au

Probus - Carrum Downs Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY TROPPO

ABC TV, 8.25pm

THURSDAY

GRAND DESIGNS: THE STREETS

ABC TV, 8.50pm

While new housing estates seemingly pop up on the periphery of Australian cities every day, it’s much harder for those in the UK to find a plot of land. In this spinoff series, Kevin McCloud takes a look at revolutionary new neighbourhoods springing up across Britain. This third season takes place in Yorkshire, where McCloud meets Nicola (pictured), who’s pioneering the first site in the “self-build” scheme – aiming to design and project manage a traditional red-brick home with a modern twist

Set six months after the first season’s finale, this odd-couple outback detective drama returns with another gritty mystery to solve. Local star Nicole Chamoun (pictured) and US actor Thomas Jane both return, as Amanda and Ted are thrust into a bizarre murder involving two bodies fused together by fire. Hired to prove that the son of one of the victims is innocent, the PIs soon clash with newly arrived Detective Sergeant Pip Sweeney (Zindzi Okenyo).

TOUR KNIT

Thursday, July 4

MONDAY

LITTLE J AND BIG CUZ

ABC FAMILY, 6.05pm

Returning with its fourth season, this homegrown animated series follows the adventures of First Nations kids Little J and Big Cuz. Voiced by beloved actors Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman and Aaron Fa’aoso, this unique series revels in a sense of wonder and curiosity, with a generous dollop of cheeky shenanigans.

SUNDAY

SPICKS AND SPECKS

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Is there a more comforting sight than host Adam Hills (pictured seated) and team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough sharing big belly laughs? For many, seeing these old friends back together is like stepping into a time portal. Other than the fact these avid music lovers are two decades older than when they ﬁrst launched this game show, their cheeky charisma and the musical magic strikes the same joyful chord… and they still entice cutting-edge, interesting guests. Tonight,

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7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene’s generosity inspires Leah. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGa) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

10.45 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Exchange. (PGa, R)

12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 1.15 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

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Little J And Big Cuz is back for a fourth season

Friday, July 5

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Walking Man. (PG, R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00 The Split. (Ma, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Love Your Garden. (Return) Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.

8.25 Troppo. (Return) Six months on, Ted and Amanda investigate a bizarre local murder and an exotic drug ring.

9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.30 Austin. (PG, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R)

12.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R)

12.50 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower.

9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin. 25.3km individual time trial. From France.

2.00 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Super Mario Bros. (1993, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Made In America. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

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12.00 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Jason Dalton.

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Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Matt, Sonny and Mark encounter a vengeful woman.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 12.40 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Sex Before The Internet. 10.20 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Walk

With Me. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.35 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 10.15 In The Line Of Fire. (1993, M) 12.35pm 28 Days. (2000, M) 2.30 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 4.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.25 Entrapment. (1999, M) 9.30 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 11.25 The Invisible Fight. (2023, Estonian) 1.35am Joe. (2013, MA15+) 3.45 Next Door. (2021, M, German) 5.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG)

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Charts.

6.00 Stuff The British Stole: World’s Biggest Diamond. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 Blak Ball. (PG, R) Recounts great Indigenous sporting moments.

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

7.30 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml) From Kaurna Adelaide.

9.00 The Last Daughter. (PG) Documents the story of Brenda Matthews and her quest to discover where she belongs.

10.30 Ladies In Black. (PG, R) A catalogue photoshoot creates tension.

11.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.50 Such Was Life. (PG) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Kennedy, Sinatra And The Mafia. (Malsv, R) Documents the friendship between Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy. 9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-DeuxÉglises. 183.5km flat stage. From France.

2.00 Blinded. (Madl, R) Bea reaches out to Together Casino’s big players.

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and Race 13. 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 17. GWS Giants v Carlton. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 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.

12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Ireland with their zombie parents.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, 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. (R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 Mega Zoo. (PGa, R) 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.15 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGam, R) 3.30 My Underwater World. 4.30 Country House

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Wales. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Wales Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up of the International Test match between Australia and Wales, featuring analysis and player interviews, as well as a look forward at the second test on Saturday 13th of July.

10.15 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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PG) 4.30 Rugby Union. Women’s International Test. Australia v Fiji. 7.00 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Wales. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. 10.15 MOVIE: Gorky Park. (1983, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (Final) Australians share bright ideas and tips.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Mlm) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm Scrubs. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Nine Lives Of. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. (Return) 12.50am The X-Files. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Open Season 2. (2008, PG) 11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.55 Rage. 1.30am TMNT. 2.15 The Legend Of Korra. 2.35 Shasha And Milo. 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.10 The Next Step. 3.35 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Spitfire. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Boating. Circuit Drivers C’ship. Replay. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, M) 10.05 MOVIE: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 2.40 Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 3.45 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 5.20 Sunnyside. 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Bride Wars. (2009, PG) Midnight MOVIE: Beat. (2022, MA15+) 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 3.20 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.50 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Austin. (PG) Austin organises a bus tour.

8.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms) Lisa and Angela’s friendship is tested.

9.20 The Split. (Ml, R) Ruth breaks some devastating news.

10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.15 Annika. (Mal, R)

12.05 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Tour De France 2024 H’lights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: Rise & Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Pre-race and Race 14. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. St Kilda v Sydney. 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Structures Of Marvel: Medieval Paris. A look at two iconic Parisian buildings.

8.30 Mesopotamia: The Rise Of Cities. Documents how archaeologists from around the world are returning to the greatest sites in Mesopotamia.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Troyes to Troyes. 199km hilly stage. From France.

2.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R) 3.25 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Open Season 3. (2010, PG) 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 And We Danced. 12.10am Horrible Histories. 12.40 Critters TV. 12.50 Operation Ouch! 1.20 Holly Hobbie. 1.40 Malory Towers. 2.05 The Next Step. 3.10 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Waffle The Wonder Dog. 4.35 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Boxing Night To Remember V. 1.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 2.00 Nurturing Country. 2.10 Amplify. 2.35 Karla Grant Presents. 3.10 MOVIE: Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.50 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 6.20 News. 6.30 Elder In Residence Oration. 7.30 Gulpilil: One Red Blood. 8.35 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Monday, July 8

6.00

9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

MOVIE: Anthony. (2020, Ma, R) Toheeb Jimoh. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bali Bombings. (Mav, R) A look at the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings.

11.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Our Town. 3.00 The Highland Vet. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The travel guides head to Peru. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4. Nearly 40 years have passed since Lynette’s disappearance and just when it looks like Christopher Dawson will never face justice, a podcast investigation is released that spurs authorities to action. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants face off with some of the world’s most extreme ingredients. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlv) Stacy makes a decision that has serious consequences. Dwight and Mitch dispose of evidence and Bodhi proposes a new plan. Tina contemplates her future. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) A deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Hudson & Rex. 1.00 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup. H’lights. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Cars That Built The World. 9.15 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Minari. Continued. (2020, PG, Korean) 7.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 10.25 Entrapment. (1999, M) 12.30pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.20

Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 4.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 10.25 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.15am The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 2.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Making Of Galup VR Experience. (PG, R) 2.10 A Murmuration. (PGa) 3.05 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Alaska. (PGl, R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R) Changes are made to mark the new king’s reign.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: I’ll Be There. (Mal, R) A car crash victim is rushed to emergency. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Sisi. (Return, Mav) 12.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 2.40 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+ls, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.50 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.05am

NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1pm MOVIE: Kid Galahad. (1962, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 10.00 Chicago Med. 11.00 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a university student after she goes missing during a house party.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mdv) Hondo tries to stop a ruthless drug lord.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Evil By Design: End Game. (Malv, R)

12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.30 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: Mr Pawsitively Perfect. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGlm) Part 4 of 4. After 12 weeks of challenges, training and treatments, the results are revealed.

8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth discovers how his muscles can help him live longer with an epic rope climb.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.

10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 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 Ghosts. (PGa) Sam learns about one of the ghosts’ powers. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Front Up. 11.00 Insight. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond Oak Island. 1.15 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Swift Street. 11.40 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay

Operation Ouch! 1.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am White Lion. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.40 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.30 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.35 Haywire. (2011,

Tuesday, July 9

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (Final, R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 I Was Actually There: Port Arthur. (Premiere, Ml)

8.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. Part 1 of 3. 9.30 The Art Of...

10.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.25 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.20 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Made It With My Hands. (PGa, R) 3.15 Living Black. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Swanage To Portchester. (PGa) Presented by Michael Portillo. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how the wealth of Boomers is affecting social mobility for future generations. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Orléans to Saint-Amand-Montrond. 187.5km flat stage. From France. 2.05 Unseen. (Mals, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Couples Therapy. (Return) 12.50am Hypothetical. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Deadly Mission: Shark. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 Operation Ouch! 1.55 Holly Hobbie. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mad) A patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but the donor may not be capable of giving consent to the surgery.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R)

12.40 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late. 2.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, 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 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The team is summoned to Philadelphia to investigate the death of a US Navy petty officer. 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. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 12.55 The Bee Whisperer. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35

Your Wings. (2019, PG) 9.05 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.50pm The Confirmation. (2016, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Natural. (1984, PG) 5.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 Three Summers. (2017, M) 9.30 The Furnace. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.05 Our Stories. 5.35 Indian Country Today News. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.20 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 The Point: Road Trip. (Return) 8.30 History Bites Back. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.15 Rugby League. English Super League. Leeds Rhinos v London Broncos. Replay. 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)

Wednesday, July 10

Without A Clue. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.00 Spread

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

Austin. (PG, R) Austin organises a bus tour.

Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

QI. (PG, R)

ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R)

Designs: House Of The Year. (R)

Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (M) Follows new British recruits as they get the chance to join the ensemble at the legendary Moulin Rouge.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran. 211km mountain stage. From France. 1.45 Trom. (Mv, R) 3.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay: Ngarrindjeri Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 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 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

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: How To Find Forever. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00

6.00 9News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Return, PGlm) Reidy returns. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When a disgraced former US cabinet member is arrested in Vienna, the FBI fly team is sent to investigate. 9.30 NCIS. (MA15+av, R) A mishap leads the team to the case of a missing teacher which was popularised on a true crime podcast. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 1.35 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.05 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 10.50 Magic In The Mountains. 12.20am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.15 Merlin. 11.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.45am Rage. 1.45 Operation Ouch! 2.10 Holly Hobbie. 2.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Mosley. (2019, PG) 8.10 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 10.00 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 11.50

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Baby Boom.

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

9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

3.00 The Garden Gurus Best Of.

3.30 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.

Domestic violence causes most homelessness’

The shameful truth revealed in Victorian police statistics is that there were more than 2000 incidences of domestic violence right here on the Mornington Peninsula in 2022/2023.

The majority of victims were women and, in almost one third of cases, children were present.

The largest cause of homelessness is domestic violence. It also represents the largest demand on police time and the economic costs are enormous.

Yet, with increasing media exposure to incidences of such violence, we are currently at risk of becoming complacent or feeling helpless.

Don’t let this happen. Change is well within our grasp. There are evidence-based solutions. We can all work in our everyday lives to change attitudes that stereotype men and women to equal, respectful ones. This may be at home with parents, at work with employers and staff, and at play whether at sport or socialising.

Respectful relationships can be and are being taught in schools with young people learning about consent. Young people will learn from good role models. We can support men and boys in developing healthy masculinities and positive, supportive relationships with their male peers. We can all refuse to condone gender violence in our neighbourhood, our networks and on social media.

Many are already creating change. Change may at times take courage, but let’s not accept a world where there is violence and abuse in relationships. Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Urgent help needed

I feel very sad to see occupied sleeping bags in the shelter of Mornington buildings.

I have heard there are increasing numbers of both men and women on the Mornington Peninsula finding themselves without a warm bed.

A major issue with this state of affairs is sky-rocketing rents aided by a dearth of public and social housing. State and local government bodies must urgently place this issue at the top of their to do list.

Vivienne Daniels,

Mornington

Housing questions

There’s a new battle to preserve the Mornington Peninsula’s natural environment – its unspoilt green hills, bush and coastline: the reason many of us live here.

This time the state Labor government is the culprit – setting a target of 31,000 new dwellings to be built on the peninsula in the next 27 years, up 32 per cent from 94,900 to 125,900. Its nebulously named Plan for Victoria demands every local council find space for new houses to accommodate a population of 10 million, a 70 per cent increase. (Victoria hit 6.9 million on 30 June.)

It’s a disturbing proposal with many unanswered questions.

Targets have been imposed by the government with no community consultation as yet.

Where would 31,000 homes go on the peninsula, with its 30 per cent built-up areas and 70 per cent green wedge zones?

Why do we even need 10 million people? We’ve seen enough of the population Ponzi economy over the past 15 years to know about the negative consequences – unaffordable housing, traffic congestion, crowded public transport (or very little in the peninsula’s case) and declining open space and tree cover. Plus, longer hospital and ambulance waiting times, crowded schools, more pressure on our physical and mental health.

No one votes for rapid population growth. Every survey shows a clear majority opposes it.

The government says it’s not to blame: the federal government sets migration policy, but the state has a fancy website about how to migrate to Melbourne – finding a migration agent, the best schools, entertainment, sports and shopping (liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/discover).

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council issued a statement after the draft target was announced. The mayor Cr Simon Brooks said it matched the shire’s own target of 1200 new places annually, but better roads and public transport including

electric rail; more sporting facilities, community halls and libraries; and more social housing would be needed. No surprises there.

Jenny Warfe, Dromana

Multi-storey solution

The state government’s prediction that the Frankston area will need to build 30,000 new houses will only be achieved by multi-storey buildings.

Just building one or two storey town houses will mean that there needs to be a lot of land, which will mean that farmers in Frankston will have to sell their land, and this will mean that Melbourne will become even larger.

The 100 per cent increase in rates for farmers in the Frankston Council budget will force farmers to sell their properties and the state government may use compulsory acquisition to free land.

If farms are purchased for housing then to increase housing the new housing precinct should have high-rise unit development.

There is a joint two property sale in Cranbourne Road near the overpass which should have a multi-storey development built with shops at street level, instead of having single storey town houses.

Footnote: the electric sign saying council will prosecute smoking and vaping outside the Frankston station is being ignored to the extent that a teenager was smoking a yellow vape while sitting on the sign. Is Frankston Council enforcing illegal vaping and cigarette smoking at the bus hub? Russell Morse, Karingal

Debate nuclear power

Adult debate about nuclear powered electricity is required; the important issues are being overlooked. The overstated initial cost is not a burden, it is an investment, and if financed and owned by the government, as it should be, it will return all profits to the taxpayer. Victoria once had such a conglomerate in the State Electricity Commission, huge and very successful, the basis of massive Victorian industry, until an inept politician wrecked it by selling it all to private investors whose overriding interest is maximum profits.

Factor into the debate the need to replace, every 25-30 years, all solar panels, gigantic batteries (we need many more and lots bigger), and all windmills on land or salt water.

A nuclear power plant will last 80 years, some Americans are now talking 100 years, and nuclear technology is progressing rapidly, mitigating or eliminating many old problems.

Consider the future. Explore the fantasy of all motor vehicles becoming electric vehicles. The consumer electricity demand will at least double in order to charge these things, mostly overnight when there is zero solar power.

Consider the expanding population, now grossly so in the need for economic growth, there being little else. We will have millions of panels, windmills, batteries, all over the place, all needing replacement every 20-odd years, in lieu of a number of big nuclear power stations lasting 100 years, in maybe 10 locations.

Consider the economy. Should vast quantities of cheap, reliable electricity be available, manufacturing and other industries, and heavy industry, might once again be attracted, as they once were in Victoria. At present, with power sources on the brink as they are with a scattered mishmash of intermittent and seasonal renewable energy, we can have no substantial industry and consequent wealth.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

Cyclist sets off on Darwin journey

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

DAN Scott set off from Beauty Park in Frankston for a bike ride on Monday. His destination lies 4000 kilometres away.

Scott began a 40-day journey from Frankston to Darwin on 1 July. He is raising money for the Children’s Cancer Institute.

Scott spent time in hospital in 2022 after crashing his bicycle in Los Angeles on a trip from Virginia Beach to San Diego. He said his time in hospital inspired him to try and make a difference.

“At end of the trip I had a horrible accident where I came off my bike and broke my elbow. I didn’t have a place to recover in the US and went home to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It really opened my eyes to experiences people have while in hospital,” he said. “I was there for just three days, but some kids are in and out of hospital their whole childhood. That didn’t sit right with me.”

To make the journey to Darwin, Scott will have to cycle around 100 kilometres a day. To ensure he is ready for the odyssey, he says he will have to mentally prepare himself.

“Doing this kind of bike riding, 90 percent of the struggle is mental. Some days you don’t want to ride 100 kilometres, and you’re dreading every kilometre,” he said. “You have to find ways to keep your mental game strong. I do have pre-ride jitters or anxiety, but I know the moment I get on the bike it’ll wash away and I can zero in and focus. There’ll be days where it’s a struggle but you develop a mindset where giving up is not an option.”

Scott set off from Beauty Park to travel on to Sorrento. From there he will ferry to Queenscliff before cycling to Adelaide, then north towards Darwin.

So far, Scott has raised more than $2000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute. He said he is “really proud” to be working with the organisation.

To donate visit gofundme.com/f/ride-to-darwin-for-the-kids

DAN Scott spent time in hospital after a bad accident while cycling in the United States in 2022. His experience inspired him to ride from Frankston to Darwin to raise money for charity. Picture: Supplied

Mr Downward elected - an interesting contest

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

The poll for Mornington was declared at midday today by the Returning Officer, Mr. Jas. Grice.

The final figures were:

Downward (C.P.) .. 4865

Dowling (Lab.) .. 4195

Majority for Downward 670

The allocations of preferences began at midday, and took till 5.30 to complete.

The poll was declared at noon today, Mr. Jas. Grice, the returning officer, declaring Mr. Downward elected.

Messrs. Downward, Dowling, Hagelthorn, and Easton were present and returned thanks, a full report of the proceedings of which will appear in our next issue.

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Frankston’s Gas Supply - Extensions Proposed. £5000 Expenditure.

The Colonial Gas Association, owners of the Frankston Gas Works, propose to immediately expend in the vicinity of £5000 on main extensions and enlargement of the existing mains, which will have the effect of increasing the gas pressure in the district generally.

The first section to be undertaken will be the reticulation of Long Island, which the Association hopes to complete before the holiday season begins. It is the Association’s desire to bring the gas supply of Frankston to as high a standard as possible at once.

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ON Sunday night as the 6.12 o’clock train from Mornington was moving out of the platform at Frankston, Guard Groves, in attempting to board it with the usual degree to sangfroid characteristic of the experienced rail-

way official, somewhere contrived to miss his footing, with the result that he slipped down on the permanent way. By reason of the fall he was rendered unconscious.

Dr. Hilliard Johnson, who attended Mr. Groves, found him to be suffering from slight concussion, also minor injuries to a shoulder and hip.

Mr. Ward, a popular member of the local railway station staff, successfully took the injured man’s place, and acted as guard en-route to Melbourne.

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ON Friday last a deputation from the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, consisting of Crs. H. E. Unthank (president), Longmuir, Alden, McLean, Wells, Oates, Bradbury, Gray, Brown, Miles, and the shire secretary, Mr. John E. Jones, waited upon the Country Roads Board and asked the Board, if, owing to the serious financial position of the council’s finances, they would agree to suspend payment of the council’s dues for five years to enable the council to get some of the local by-roads made and repaired?

The Shire President (Cr. Unthank) having put the case very clearly and having been briefly supported by some of the other members, the acting chairman of the Board, Mr. McCormick, said that while the council had their sympathy in the position it found itself, they had no power to do what had been suggested.

Mr. Fricke, the other member of the Board, asked where the idea had originated, as this was the first time such a suggestion had been made by any council in Victoria. He further said that there was a clause in the Act which allowed the Minister the discretion, after

a recommendation had been made by the Board, to suspend payments for a period in undeveloped country, but that certainly did not apply in the present case, and they could not therefore make any recommendation.

Cr. Unthank having thanked the Board the deputation withdrew.

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PERSONAL

We are sorry to have to report that Mr. A. H. Gregory, of “Malunnah,” Melbourne road, Frankston, is again far from well. It is hoped, however, that the genial old gentleman will soon be quite alright again.

It was very pleasing to witness the return to Frankston of Mr. T. K McComb, who returned last Saturday from Melbourne, where he has recently undergone a serious operation to his eyes. So far everything is going on well, and although somewhat weak from the effects, it is believed that the operation will prove a complete success, and that the sight will be quite restored.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Pike, of Peechalba, are at present on a visit to Frankston, and are staying at “Malunnah,” Melbourne road.

We are sorry to have to announce that Dr. C. Maxwell, of Frankston, is at present confined to his home with an attack of influenza. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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THE stage scenes being prepared for the juvenile operetta, Sunrise Land, to be produced at the Frankston Palais on Friday, July 18, are of a stupendous and lavish description.

Positively nothing yet attempted on the Peninsula could compare with

PUZZLE ZONE

this brilliant spectacle. A bevy of fan dances, butterflies, Japanese dolls, the charming Lotus Blossom and her maidens, the illustrious Prince, not forgetting Mr. and Mrs. Ogo Bogo, Japanese Ambassador, and Fightie Fightie, with his guard of honor, the musical minstrels, and the gloriously effective tableaux will make one huge spectacular and musical production of the highest merit.

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THE forthcoming ball at the Palais on July 31, is already creating a great deal of interest in social circles. As a spectacular display alone the ball should be worth seeing, as it is rumored that some of the costumes worn at the recent Artists’ Ball in the city will be seen at the Palais.

Frankston ladies are busy preparing elaborate and novel costumes, and some of the fancy dress sets should be worth seeing. It is hoped that the gentlemen will not be left behind with fancy dress display. Considerable interest is being shown in the Queen of the Ball competition, and voting is proceeding briskly at the Frankston pictures. Ladies who are anxious to compete should send in their names at once to the Palais manager. ***

ACCIDENT TO GROCER’S CART

The entrance to the right-of-way at the rear of the Young street business premises, has gained a reputation on account of its deplorable condition, and while tenders have been called for the improvement of the lane, in question, the inevitable was bound to happen in the way of some kind of accident before repairs were effected. This morning, the wheel of a

grocer’s cart, belonging to Mr. J. L. Pratt, while crossing the gutter at the entrance to the right-of-way, dropped into a hole, with the result that the axle was broken. Fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. ***

SOMERVILLE

Our special correspondent has received notice from Mrs. Bickart that she is giving an extra special evening for the “Queen of Football” on Saturday night next, July 5. It is going to be a great night’s enjoyment in every sense of the word, for young and old. Dancing for the young ones and crib and cards for the grown-ups.

There are good prizes for the w ***

Wedding Bells

SHARROCK — MACCLURE

A very pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last at St. Chad’s Church of England, Chelsea, the contracting parties being Miss Gladys MacClure, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MacClure, of Point Nepean Road, Carrum, and Mr. Fred Sharrok, of St. Kilda.

The bride, who was given, away by her father, was becoming attired in cream silk figured morocain.

She wore a beautiful veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and ferns.

The bridesmaids were Misses Eily and Ivy MacClure, sisters of the bride. They wore dainty frocks of pink morocain, and carried bouquets of pink asters, chrysanthemums and ferns. They wore hats to match.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 2 & 4 Jul 1924

Pythons strike against Tigers in big upset

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

PINES have pulled off one of the upsets of the season by beating ladder leaders Dromana.

Pines came into the game with just three wins to their name for the 2024 season. Dromana have fared much better - they had lost just once heading into the clash at Dromana Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Pines put on a defensive masterclass amid difficult weather conditions. They kept Dromana to just one goal in the first half.

Dromana hit back in the second half, and drew level in the dying stages of the game. Pines proved up for the challenge of holding off the premiership favourites, and managed to snatch back the lead.

Pines held on to win 5.9 (39) to 7.3 (45).

Johnathan Haidon, Shane Savage, Khyal Jacobson, Luke Dalmau, and Lachlan Marshall were Pines’ best. Marshall scored two vital goals.

Langwarrin also scored an upset win last weekend. They beat second-placed Mt Eliza 8.9 (57) to 4.10 (34) at Lloyd Park.

Sorrento bounced back from the previous week’s smashing by beating Red Hill on Saturday. Barely anything separated the sides all day long, but it was the Sharks who emerged victorious 8.12 (60) to 10.3 (63).

Frankston YCW and Rosebud each recorded five-goal wins away from home last weekend against Mornington and Frankston Bombers respectively.

MEN'S DIV TWO

CRIB Point’s successful 2024 season continued on Saturday when they hosted Seaford.

A three-goals-to-zero first term put the Magpies in the box seat. Seaford battled hard to claw their way back into contention, but Crib Point kept them at an arm's length.

Seaford scored the final three goals of the game, but it wasn’t enough to get them over the line. Crib Point held on to win 9.14 (68) to 9.5 (59).

Sean Parker, Lee Sheehan, Cooper Wisken, Eli Tyrrell, and Kane Tyrrell were named Crib Point’s best.

The win leaves Crib Point in fourth place with 36 points. Chelsea and Devon Meadows sit above them with 40 points each - Chelsea beat Tyabb by 47 points away from home last weekend and Devon Meadows smashed Karingal by 80.

Edithvale-Aspendale is a game clear in first place - they smashed Rye by 103 points to keep hold of first place on Saturday. Michael Meehan and Jack Turner booted four goals each, and Lewis Diggs and Zac Welker scored three.

Somerville and Pearcedale rounded out the weekend with comfortable wins over Bonbeach and Hastings respectively.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

MORNINGTON Blue has handed Warragul Industrials their first defeat of the 2024 season.

A dominant second quarter saw Mornington Blue go into the halftime break ahead by 19 points. Warragul struck back in the third term, but Mornington put the game beyond doubt in the final quarter.

The Bulldogs bested Warragul 4.3 (27) to 6.7 (43). Jaime Davis, Tara Heath, Ashley Jans, Anna McGlade,

Hayley Monk, and Alex O’Kelly all hit the scoreboard for the victors.

The win puts Mornington Blue on top of the ladder.

Seaford picked up a comfortable win over Pearcedale on Saturday afternoon. A fast start saw the Tigers establish a big early lead, which they

DIVISION TWO MENS

held onto throughout the rest of the day.

Seaford beat Pearcedale 2.4 (16) to 9.8 (62).

Frankston thumped Mornington White at Kinetic Stadium under lights on Friday night. The Dolphins triumphed 7.17 (59) to 0.2 (2).

Homecoming for junior club

MT Eliza Junior Football Club has been given the green light to host home games again.

Last month the Frankston & District Junior Football League banned Mt Eliza JFC from hosting home games at Emil Madsen Reserve. It told the club that it was in violation of its constitution after the mass resignation of committee members earlier in the year.

On 19 June, Mt Eliza JFC held a special general meeting to appoint a new committee. The league then gave the club approval to resume hosting duties, and junior games

were held at Emil Madsen Reserve on the weekend of 29 June.

In a letter to club members sent last week, newly appointed Mt Eliza JFC president Mark McCudden said “since your new committee was elected last Wednesday night, our primary focus has been on fulfilling all the requirements set by the FDJFL for us to get junior footy back at Emil Madsen Reserve. With this goal at the forefront, many people have worked tirelessly to ensure that it’s been achieved and I’m sure I speak on behalf of all Redlegs players, families, supporters, spon-

sors and other key stakeholders in saying thank you.”

“While we are steadfast in our commitment to put in place the processes and procedures to ensure this disruption is never again repeated, the resilience shown by all in the Redlegs community sees us well placed to tackle the remainder of the season and beyond with strength, unity and confidence. I look forward to seeing everyone at Emil Madsen Reserve this weekend,” McCudden said.

Stonecats pounce: The Bulldogs were left licking their wounds after going down to Frankston YCW by 31 points.

Picture: Craig Barrett

CHELSEA MORDIALLOC

’Buds sign Jerez from Doveton

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

ROSEBUD has bolstered its championship credentials by signing experienced midfielder Andy Jerez.

The 34-year-old’s football CV includes stints at Melbourne Victory, Knox City, Mornington, Dandenong City and Berwick City and he was lured to Olympic Park from VPL2 outfit Doveton.

His friendship with first team mainstay Doug Cunnison and the planning and ambition of head coach Stuart Johnson played important roles in Jerez’s decision to drop down five divisions to State 5 South.

And Jerez hit the ground running with a man-of-the-match display on debut in Rosebud’s 4-0 derby success over Mount Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday.

The visitors started with experienced strikers Mark Pagliarulo and Dave Greening up front and Greening hit the mark in the 20th minute.

When Ben Symonds was felled just outside the area in the 33rd minute Jerez stepped up and sent his free-kick into the top corner.

From that point the ’Buds controlled much of the game in one of their better performances of the season.

Two minutes into the second half Stef Papaluca’s precise pass picked out Jerez who skipped past two defenders then beat advancing Mount Eliza keeper Luke Armao to make it 3-0.

Then a neat Greening finish in the 92nd minute capped an impressive Rosebud display and head coach Stuart Johnston was delighted with his midweek signing.

“Our conversations have been going on for weeks and when the opportunity comes around to sign a player of that quality you don’t want it to pass you by,” Johnston said.

“It was important to get him to training and see his quality and how he could help our leadership group.

“We’ve lost Barney Johnson for another three to four weeks with a ligament issue and Billy Painting will be in Europe for over a month so I felt we needed a little extra cover and the timing is perfect for us.

“We still have so many young players in our senior squad and in my experience they learn so much from experienced players, especially on game day.”

And Jerez was upbeat about the move and his contribution to Saturday’s win.

“Rosebud is a really good club with a lot of good people,” he said.

“My friendship with Dougie (Cunnison) played a big part as well in coming here.

“Dropping down the leagues didn’t bother me because I wanted to enjoy my football again and after this game I know I’ve made the right decision.”

In other State 5 fixtures last weekend Seaford United earned the points in a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Mount Martha while Aspendale downed Barton United 4-2 at Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground.

It took until the 67th minute for Seaford striker Naseer Mohammad to break the deadlock when he got free at the back post for a tap-in. That lead was doubled three minutes later when man-of-the-match Logan Johnston surged forward from right back and into the box to slot the ball past Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott.

The visitors hit back through substitute Marcus Poda when he pounced on a poor clearance and it was 2-1 and game on.

The decisive moment in this derby came in the 80th minute when Johnston

was ruled to have been brought down inside the area, a decision hotly contested by Mount Martha.

Cory Osorio took the resultant spot kick and settled the matter.

Seaford went into this clash without Backy Barakzoi (suspended), Wisey Barakzoi (injured) and Josh Vega (work commitments) while Michael Nobbs has signed for VPL2 outfit Beaumaris.

A James Macnab hat-trick underpinned Aspendale’s 4-2 home win over Barton.

He opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a shot into the bottom corner after an assist from Luca Bozzo.

Koray Yildirim made it 2-0 in the 51st minute after receiving the ball from Matthew Bruce and skipping clear of the last defender before rounding Barton keeper Suliman Fazel.

Barton’s Reza Hussaini had been booked in the first half and subbed at half-time but in the 71st minute was shown a second yellow while on the bench and sent off.

Macnab nabbed his second in the 78th minute before Barton’s Mostafa Ahmadi pounced on a defensive error to make it 3-1 in the 83rd minute but three minutes later Macnab completed his hat-trick to make the outcome assured.

Ahmadi converted an injury-time penalty to complete the scoreline.

In VPL1 Langwarrin hosted Brunswick City in a nine-goal thriller on Saturday running out a 6-3 winner.

Striker Archie Macphee rocketed up the league scoring charts with a fourgoal haul and now is a serious contender for Golden Boot honours.

Macphee’s afternoon started in stunning fashion after just 10 minutes.

James Kelly intercepted the ball in midfield and Macphee took possession turning quickly and sending a long high shot on his trademark left peg sailing over the head of Brunswick keeper Nicholas Mooney and into the unguarded goal.

Nine minutes later Lisandro Paz nipped in behind Langy defender Luke

Adams and finished expertly to make it 1-1.

Cal Goulding restored Langy’s lead in the 28th minute with a low first-time drive after the ball had pinballed about the Brunswick box.

But Brunswick wouldn’t be denied and two minutes from the interval Austin Wong’s shot from outside the area squeezed underneath diving Langy keeper Griffin Bambach to make it 2-2.

Three minutes into the second half a brilliant Macphee volley on the turn was parried by Mooney and a soft penalty was given after Dante Avian chased the rebound.

Macphee sent Mooney the wrong way from the spot.

But this seesawing contest had a few more twists and turns and Langy was caught on the break in the 60th minute as lightning-quick Dylan Allshom slammed home a left-foot strike from the edge of the area to make it 3-3.

Macphee’s hat-trick came in the 69th minute from a poor defensive header inside the box that he chested down then volleyed low past Mooney.

One of the goals of the game came in the 72nd minute when Ryo Takahashi unleashed a 25-metre screamer that soared into the top corner to give Langy a two-goal cushion.

Macphee’s fourth goal in the 89th minute completed the scoreline and a remarkable scoring performance.

In State 1 news a late Rhys Craigie goal couldn’t stop Mornington losing 2-1 to visitors Eltham Redbacks on Saturday.

Last week it was wrongly reported that Nick Waite was the new Mornington president when in fact Nick Townsend has been appointed to the leading role.

Unfortunately the error was not picked up in the nick of time. Sorry, moving right along …

In State 2 news promotion-chasing Peninsula Strikers and relegationthreatened Skye United both lost last weekend.

Strikers lost 3-2 away to Knox City with the visitors’ goals coming from Campbell Steedman and Riley Anderton while Skye went down 3-1 at home against Mooroolbark.

Saturday’s Skye v Mooroolbark clash was the local club’s Chris Attard memorial round honouring the late club administrator who lost his battle with multiple myeloma in 2016.

The Attard Memorial Day Winner in the senior game was Steve Hadjikakou while the reserves winner was Dale Atkins.

In State 3 news Frankston Pines drew 1-1 away to Dandenong South.

The local club’s women’s program is in disarray after the side withdrew from State 3 South last week.

Pines’ women’s team had been badly beaten throughout the season and had not won a game.

It no longer appears in Football Victoria’s online fixtures and results section with previous results being declared as byes and the club’s name removed from the league ladder.

In State 4 news Baxter earned an away point with a 3-3 draw with Springvale City on Friday night.

Fijian international Anish Khem hit back from the previous week’s disappointing loss with his hat-trick earning him man-of-the-match honours.

“All round it was a fantastic performance in fact I’d say it was our best display of the season,” Baxter gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

Chelsea hitman James Stinson was back among the goals last weekend with a hat-trick in his side’s 4-1 away win over Lyndale United.

Stinson opened the scoring in the 16th minute following a Daniel Vella cross but four minutes later Lucas Whiteside equalised with a bullet header from a corner.

A Daniel Lewis header in the 36th minute gave the visitors a 2-1 half-time lead and in the second half Stinson converted a penalty at the second attempt and later finished from a one-on-one

with Lyndale keeper Michael Napolitano to secure a comfortable win.

Chelsea’s home game against Endeavour United this weekend will be for the Melino Cup played exclusively between these clubs.

Meanwhile Somerville Eagles have Tom Simmons to thank for Saturday’s 1-0 derby win over Mentone at Mentone Playing Fields.

Simmons was on the end of a pinpoint ball from Alessio Izzo in the second half which he controlled superbly at the back post before sending his shot into the top corner for the winner.

NEXT WEEK’S GAME

Thursday 4 July, 8.30pm: Skye Utd v North Caulfield, Skye Recreation Reserve

Friday 5 July, 7.30pm: Langwarrin v Kingston City, Lawton Park

Friday 5 July, 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Rowville Eagles, Monterey Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 3pm: South Springvale v Mornington, Warner Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Mooroolbark, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Endeavour Utd, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Baxter v Monash University, Baxter Park

Somerville Eagles v Lyndale Utd, Westernport Secondary College

Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 6pm: Rosebud v Aspendale, Olympic Park

Casey Panthers v Mount Martha, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 7pm: Sandown Lions v Mentone, Ross Reserve

Buddies: Andy Jerez (left) in action for Doveton and Rosebud defender Dougie Cunnison who was instrumental in Jerez’s move. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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