Frankston Times 8th April 2025

Frankston

Vandals on notice

Female footy teams axed

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FEMALE footballers at Seaford Football Netball Club have been left devastated by the club’s decision to axe its senior women’s sides just days out from the start of the season.

On 30 March, players were informed that the club’s women’s teams would not compete in 2025. The shock decision comes off the back of a successful 2024 season on-field for Seaford FNC’s women - the division one side made finals and the division three side finished runners up.

An ex-player at the football club, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the two senior women’s coaches had exited at the end of 2024 and the situation was not resolved. Players soon began to leave for other clubs.

“No effort was made by the president to help the remaining women with recruitment. It was communicated there would only be one team, Division One. With that a lot of the reserves team felt like they didn’t belong to the community team,” she said. “On 30 March at the Seaford FNC season launch it was announced that there wouldn’t be any women’s football team for 2025. Reasoning for the fold was due to lack of numbers for a competitive Division One side.

“No attempt was made with the MPFNL to ask for help. The club has gone from fielding two sides in 2024, approximately 67 women across the season, to nothing for 2025.”

Seaford FNC’s home ground, RF Miles Reserve, received a $9 mil-

lion upgrade in 2021. A new pavilion was constructed, with money for the project coming from all three levels of government. The former Seaford FNC player said “while there are now female-friendly facilities, there was no longer a culture that supported women”.

“None of the women who played football at the Seaford FNC are paid players. While the men’s team are paid individually different amounts each game.”

Seaford FNC was contacted for comment.

SEAFORD’S womens side in 2024. Picture: Supplied

GRAFFITI is a recurring problem around Frankston. Councillor Nathan Butler (pictured) believes a cash bounty could be the key to fixing it. See story page 3. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Cash bounty to catch vandals

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

A CASH bounty could soon be on offer for residents who report graffiti around Frankston.

Frankston councillor Nathan Butler put forward the proposal at the most recent Frankston Council meeting. He said council needed to adopt a “novel” approach to combat graffiti.

“I think our council does a rather good job of addressing graffiti in the areas in which we’re responsible for. We actually spend over half a million dollars annually doing that. While I do recognize that cleaning up graffiti as quickly as possible is one of the best ways to prevent future graffiti, it is not a be-all-and-end-all solution,” he said. “What we’re looking to do is engage our community in taking on some of the responsibility of community policing - seeing if we can identify who these tags belong to and lead to a conviction. I think getting a conviction for graffiti would be a very good deterrent.”

The bounty applies for graffiti on Frankston Council-owned property. It will be paid after vandals are successfully prosecuted by council.

The proposal for council officers to consider the merits of a pilot program was unanimously approved by councillors at the meeting. The motion, which also included the provision of graffiti removal kits to residents,

read that council will “consider developing and trialling an Anti-Graffiti Bounty Program for a period of 12 months, in an attempt to reduce and/ or prevent illegal graffiti given the increasing cost of removal on ratepayers.”

Frankston Council will refer $5000 to the 2025/26 annual budget process “to be used as the ‘bounty’ as the foundation to this new trial program to purchase anti-graffiti kits that council may give to community members at their request”.

“This sum would represent the total bounty pool available and not the amount that an individual would receive for provision of information that leads to a successful prosecution,” the motion read.

Councillor Sue Baker said that more needed to be done to address graffiti in the community, and pushed for the distribution of graffiti removal kits. “I was cycling around the Seaford Wetlands at the weekend and admiring the really lovely signage. Whichever team is responsible for that they look great, with beautiful writing, but two of them have got tags on them,” she said. “I’m thinking if I had a graffiti kit in my backpack, I would stop and clean it off.”

COUNCILLOR Nathan Butler inspects graffiti in Frankston. Picture: Gary Sissons

DUNKLEY – IT’S GAME ON!!!

I am running as an Independent candidate for the Federal seat of Dunkley.

I stand by my statement that “By close and studied observation and recent personal experience, Frankston City Council, the regional capital, would be near the bottom in the National League of local government - and all three national parties have exploited this weakness and should be ashamed of themselves.”

The catalyst for my nomination is that I am appalled at the prospect of Nathan Conroy representing Dunkley. The fact that the Liberal Party came to select Conroy based on his record on Frankston Council is a huge miscalculation.

Conroy is not the man for to represent Dunkley. Conroy has been able to exploit his position as three time mayor for shameless self-promotion. His face is well recognised – but what of his main achievements over his one term on Council? How well are these achievements known?

Nathan Conroy’s main claim to fame is assisting proposals to build 14, 15 and 16 storey high rises on Frankston’s iconic waterfront.

Nathan would be aware that he has no community mandate to do this. Do not put your community at risk!

I can assure Dunkley voters that I will support economic development based on sound principles and applied strictly and fairly to all - both resident and developer alike.

I have a solid and proven track record of taking on local and out of town developers that exploit Dunkley’s iconic natural jewels for profit - then leave town with bags of cash

This is facilitated by exploiting a planning scheme that lacks integrity - with which our community has no confidence anymore and clearly designed to favour developers over community.

Our “sky is the limit” planning system also leaves our trusting community to deal with the many unexpected consequences - congestion, insufficient parking, stolen sunlight and wind swept public spaces.

As a genuine independent candidate - I will vigorously fight for federal intervention in bad plans - like the “Great Wall of Frankston” in Dunkley.

Independents across Australia have already delivered great outcomes for their communities.

Hospital redevelopment on track

THE redevelopment of Frankston Hospital has moved closer to completion after cranes at the site were dismantled last month.

The project is on track to be done this year. When complete the new clinical services tower will host a new inpatient services operating theatre suite, women’s and children’s services, cancer services, and mental health facilities. The new tower is expected to treat around 35,000 patients each year once fully operational.

Grant for gallery program

MCCLELLAND Gallery has received a grant to deliver art education programs to young students.

The Langwarrin gallery’s “GreenWave” program is designed to improve arts and culture education for young people across the south-eastern suburbs of Victoria. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said “the grant will expand the reach of McClelland’s highly regarded programs – Senses and Encounters - and enable intergenerational participation in arts and culture through subsidised school holiday programs to continue over the next 12 months.”

“We are thrilled to receive this grant, which will enable us to continue Harry

and Nan McClelland’s vision of fostering a vibrant artistic community,” she said. “This support will help us to continue to deliver innovative and inspiring arts and cultural experiences to the community, particularly young people in underserved areas.”

The federal government’s grant portal reads that a little more than $200,000 has been allocated to support the GreenWave program.

The money is also expected to be used to fund collaborations between artists and event producers running outdoor events at McClelland Gallery, including the Stellar Short Film Festival and a new outdoor summer music weekend in 2026.

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

CHELSEA Football Netball Club has been fined for breaching the salary cap.

AFL South East communicated to MPFNL clubs last week that Chelsea had exceeded the allowable player payment cap by $7165. A disciplinary hearing upheld the allegation.

Four cranes have been operating at the site over the last two years. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “local families across Frankston will soon be able to access more health services, faster and closer to home, when the massive hospital redevelopment opens next year.”

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “this marks yet another exciting milestone on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment – with the ability to treat more patients, local families living or moving to the area know they can rely on care closer to home.”

Footy club breaches salary cap

Chelsea FNC has been fined $3800.

The Chelsea Seagulls came within a kick of winning the MPFNL Division Two Grand Final last year. They were defeated by Edithvale-Aspendale. The discovery of the breach came after AFL South East reviewed each of its grand finalists.

An AFL South East statement, signed by region manager Jennifer Taffs, read “Following the 2024 Allowable Player Payment Grand Fi-

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nalist Reviews, AFL South East had cause to charge the Chelsea FNC for breaching Rule 2(a)(i) of the Community Club Sustainability Program (CCSP) – Player Payment Rule in that the Club exceeded the Allowable Player Payment Cap.”

The sanctions imposed on the club by the AFL South East Player Payment Disciplinary Committee were “the imposition of a monetary penalty on the offending club in the

sum of $3,800” and a direction that “an accredited AFL Victoria Integrity Officer is to complete an Integrity Review of the Chelsea Football Club for season 2025 and the cost be referred for payment to the Chelsea Football Club.

“In announcing the sanctions, AFL South East wishes to acknowledge the Chelsea Football Club’s cooperation throughout the review and hearing process. AFL South East re-

mains committed to the integrity of the Community Club Sustainability Program. With support from AFL Victoria and the MPFNL Board, the region will continue to further our practice of compliance ensuring the integrity of the policy is maintained whilst implementing best practice support for clubs through the provision of education and training.” Chelsea FNC was contacted for comment.

THE Frankston Hospital redevelopment is nearing completion. Picture: Supplied

MCCLELLAND Gallery director Lisa Byrne at the sculpture park. Picture: Supplied

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FEDERAL ELECTION 2025

Labor continues road cash splash

THE federal government has promised to spend $10 million upgrading the Western Port Highway. With the election called by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, campaigning is now in full swing. Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King visited the Western Port Highway last week to make the announcement - she said the money would go towards building road barriers and a centre-dividing barrier.

“We’re fixing roads right across the

state; we’ve doubled our road maintenance funding to local councils, reinstated road maintenance indexation that was scrapped under the former government, and are investing heavily in our regions and cities,” King said.

The money is part of a $1.2 billion “road blitz” paid for by the federal and Victorian state governments, King said.

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “this critical safety improvement

will make it safe for the Western Port Highway to be a 100kmph speed limit.” Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus also attended - he said “These roadside barriers, including a centre dividing barrier, are urgently needed to make the Western Port Highway safe for its 100kmph speed limit.”

LABOR MPs Catherine King, Cassandra Fernando, Jodie Belyea, and Mark Dreyfus at Western Port Highway. Picture: Supplied

Car thieves use new technology

POLICE across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula are targeting tech-savvy criminals that are using reprogramming devices to steal popular cars with push-start systems.

Police said their intelligence suggested that certain makes and models with electronic push start technology were increasingly being targeted, as no ignition key is required.

“Once inside a vehicle, this device can be plugged into the cars on board diagnostic port to override the security system and start the engine,” Victoria Police said.

Police believe this methodology is well known among criminal circles and being used extensively.

Various models of Holdens, Toyotas, and Subaru cars have seen the most thefts where reprogramming devices were used, police said.

Victoria Police Frankston and Mornington Divisional Commander Melissa Rodgers (pictured) said while officers had found many of the devices during search warrants, they had also seen several in or near vehicles following botched theft attempts.

“This indicates to us that some offenders are either getting disturbed in the act, or they are unable to gain access inside the vehicle,” she said.

“However, we know that up to 20 per cent of cars are stolen using these reprogramming devices, so owners are advised not to become complacent.”

Rogers encouraged car owners to think about buying an immobilising

device to prevent the devices from exploiting car electronic security systems, noting that “thieves go to great lengths in order to steal cars, so anything that can restrict them further is a good thing”.

“Police across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula will continue to target car thieves who selfishly think they can take what’s not theirs,” she said.

According to the latest official Crime Statistics Agency data, 362 vehicles were reported stolen in 2024 in the Mornington Peninsula local government area – up 45 per cent, while in the City of Frankston, 504 vehicles were stolen compared to 329 the year before, marking a 34 per cent increase.

While it is not known how many of the car thefts involved reprogramming devices, police have identified several cases where they had been used includ-

ing one left at a scene when a Holden Commodore was stolen from a property in Mornington on 7 July last year. Further incidents saw a device left at the scene after an attempted theft of a vehicle in Frankston between 28 February and 1 March. No arrests have been made, with police making enquiries.

On 10 January, a 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing a Holden Commodore which he dumped at the Karingal Hub in Frankston.

Victoria Police’s Vehicle Crime Squad has been working with impacted manufacturers, as well as insurance companies on the issue. However, in a statement, police said “without technological remedies or target hardening measures, such as the installation of on board diagnostic port locks, it’s anticipated the number of car thefts will continue to increase locally”.

Theft investigated

A MAN is wanted over the theft of jewellery and other personal items from a Frankston property.

Police allege the man broke into a property on Parwan Court in Frankston at around 12.50am on 22 February. They say he stole “several personal items, mainly jewellery.”

In a statement, Victoria Police describe the offender as “having a Caucasian appearance, aged mid to late 30s with dark hair and a thin build.”

Police have released an image (left) of a man they wish to speak to about the burglary. Anyone with information can assist investigators by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Motorcycle impounded

A MAN has had his motorcycle impounded for a month after being caught driving unlicensed in Carrum Downs. Police pulled over the bike on 31 March, They say the 20-year-old Carrum Downs man driving was unlicensed, and that the registration for the bike had expired.

In a statement, Victoria Police said the motorcycle was “impounded for 30 days, and the rider is expected to face court at a later stage.”

“Operation Boulder continues to target recidivist offending, unregistered motorcycles and hoon behaviour throughout the Carrum Downs and Frankston areas. Help us to help you - to report illegal monkey bike/hoon behaviour please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000”.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn and Brendan Rees

Picture: Gary Sissons

Sports volunteer of 30 years recognised

A DEDICATED volunteer with the Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club has been honoured at the annual Good Sports Awards at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Margaret “Marg” Nettleship was named the National and Victorian Volunteer of the Year at the Good Sports Awards on 2 April.

Good Sports Awards recipients are those that have gone above and beyond through the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program, helping to break the link between alcohol and sport and tackling topics like illicit drugs, smoking, mental health, and safe transport.

Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club’s Neroli Blyth said Nettleship had been the “heart and soul of our club since its inception in 1995”.

“Her recognition as Volunteer of the Year is a testament to her tireless efforts, and we are incredibly proud to have her as part of our club,” he said.

“As a founding member, coach, and volunteer, she has shaped the culture of our club with her passion, commitment, and unwavering belief in creating a safe and inclusive space for all players.

“Her advocacy for alcohol-free junior matches and social events has helped establish a culture where participation, enjoyment, and wellbeing come first. Long before it became standard practice, Marg was leading the way in ensuring our juniors had positive role models and a safe sporting environment.

“Even after stepping away from playing due to health challenges, Marg remains an active and invalu-

able member of our club – coaching young players, managing equipment, and mentoring the next generation of hockey players.”

Blyth added Marg’s influence extended “far beyond our club,” as she was a respected figure in the hockey community, having represented Victoria and Australia in Masters competitions.

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Victoria Manager, Skye Mackay said

South Side Festival returns

THE South Side Festival returns to Frankston next month.

The festival will make a comeback between 8 May and 18 May. Neon lights will illuminate Beauty Park this year, in addition to a range of other lights shows and installations.

Artist Joshua Searle will animate the Frankston Library forecourt with large-scale projections that celebrate Colombian traditions over the course of the festival.

South Side Festival producer Freyja Macfarlane said “as South Side returns for its fourth year, we have worked to create a program that is exciting, intriguing, and inspiring, to captivate all ages and interests.”

“Whether you’re a patron of the arts, a keen film or theatre buff, or just love a light show, the 2025 program is packed with unexpected surprises,” Macfarlane said.

To see the full festival lineup visit southsidefestival.com.au

Nettleship was a “shining example of the Good Sports program which is helping build a healthier sporting nation by supporting clubs to be a powerful force for positive change, shaping healthier behaviours and stronger communities”.

Good Sports is Australia’s largest community health sports program, building strong, sustainable community clubs for more than 25 years supporting over 12,000 clubs nationwide.

Skywhales set to take flight

A LARGER-than-life hot-air balloon

sculpture – the giant Skywhale and Skywhalepapa – will grace the skies over Mornington in what promises to be a sunrise spectacle.

Created by leading Australia artist Patricia Piccinini, the hot-air balloons will take flight at Dallas Brooks Park as the first light of day breaks over Mornington on 26 April from 5.30am to 7.30am.

Measuring 34 meters long and 23 meters high, the Skywhales are twice the size of a standard hot-air balloon.

The free community event is being hosted by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery and presented by the National Gallery of Australia and supported by the Friends of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG).

“Pack a picnic, grab a coffee or

breakfast from a food van and feel the anticipation build as the balloons inflate and take flight before your eyes,” the event’s organisers said.

“A soundscape sets the mood, followed by a special introduction from the visionary artist Patricia Piccinini herself.”

After ascending, the festivities will continue back at MPRG with free kids’ activities.

Skywhales Across Australia is a National Gallery touring event, supported by the Australian Government through Visions of Australia and the National Collecting Institutions Touring Outreach Program.

Skywhales is the third instalment of The Balnaves Contemporary Series and is a Know My Name project. Register to attend at mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/skywhalesmornington

installation is coming to Beauty Park. Picture: Supplied

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SKYWHALE, 2013 and Skywhalepapa, 2020, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra. Picture: Patricia Piccinini

Expression of Interest - Closes Thursday 17th April at 3pm

This Olivers Hill house is set in an established garden with trees framing the sea beyond. Available for the first time this 1942, 3 bedroom plus study residence is one of the last remaining original beach houses along this coast that was once a popular destination for wealthy Melburnians, with favourable north-westerly facing water views and plenty of space to extend this charming house.

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Stunning Views From Olivers Hill Across Port Phillip Bay

WITH glorious views over Port Phillip Bay, this Olivers Hill house is set in an established bush garden with trees framing the sea beyond.

Available for the first time this 1942 residence, designed by the late Sir Osborn McCutcheon, is one of the last remaining original beach houses along this coast that was once a popular destination for wealthy Melburnians, with favourable north-westerly facing water views and plenty of space to

HOME ESSENTIALS

extend this charming house.

Long treasured within the one family as a weekender, the 3 bedroom plus study weatherboard cottage has been immaculately kept with beautiful solid floorboards, high ceilings, a fabulous stone fireplace and French doors opening to north-westerly facing gardens where you can marvel over the views and relax in the serenity of this secret paradise.

Every window has a beautiful garden outlook including a spacious sun-filled lounge and the main bedroom with a door to a rear garden veranda, while the 4th bedroom - formerly a maid's room – would be ideal as a study.

A generous kitchen has been updated with an electric stove and dishwasher, while the bathroom has a large walk-in shower. The house, which is all electric, also includes an ample laundry/utilities room, reverse-cycle air

conditioning and a remote-controlled garage.

A short walk to the beach at the end of the street and a very lovely boardwalk along the foreshore leads to shops and restaurants beyond.

The property is zoned for the highly respected Frankston High School, with Toorak College, Peninsula Grammar, Monash University, Chisholm, a major hospital and train station all within the area.n

ADDRESS: 17 Hopes Rise, Frankston South FOR SALE: $1,700,000 - $1,800,000. Expresssion Of Interest Closes 17th April At 3pm. DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car, 950m2

AGENTS: James Crowder - 0407 813 377, Crowder Community Real Estate, Shop 7/20/22 Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza, (03) 9787 7221

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY SHERWOOD

ABC TV, 8.35pm

THURSDAY MURDOCH MYSTERIES

7TWO, 8.30pm

A bit of clever programming – or perhaps pure luck (this writer suspects the latter) – has timed author Margaret Atwood’s guest-starring role in this long-running Canadian detective drama to coincide with the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Atwood (pictured) plays amateur ornithologist Loren Quinnell, who helps crack the case tonight in “Murdoch and the Treasure of Lima”, after a treasure hunter approaches Detective Watts (Daniel Maslany) about a trove of stolen Incan gold.

A Nottinghamshire native, James Graham wanted to explore the difficult subjects that defined his hometown when creating this working-class crime drama. In the second season, tempers are running high amid a proposal for a new colliery when a senseless murder threatens to revive historic turf wars. David Morrissey (pictured) returns as Detective Ian St Clair, while widowed Julie Jackson (Lesley Manville) is still in town – but is unsure if she’s sticking around.

SUNDAY

DARBY AND JOAN

ABC

7.30pm

Bringing a dash of sunshine and an outback setting to the cosy murder genre, this relaxed Aussie series about a retired detective and an English nurse solving crimes on a Queensland road trip features a who’s who of Australian actors in its second season: Debra Lawrance, Sigrid Thornton, Gary Sweet, Pia Miranda, John Jarratt and Natalie Bassingthwaite, to name a few. Tonight’s penultimate episode finds Jack (Bryan Brown) and Joan (Greta Scacchi) in Maryville, where her estranged sister Max (Lisa Hensley) has some news: she’s engaged to Dermot (Marcus Graham), a man she just met. However, when Dermot collapses suddenly, Joan investigates the possibility that he was poisoned.

MONDAY TIPPING POINT: TRAVEL GUIDES

NINE, 7.30pm

Before the Travel Guides cast embark on their eighth season of adventures, some of TV’s most seasoned travellers try their luck against the Tipping Point machine in this fun-filled special. Victorian retirees Kevin and Janetta, Melbourne friends Kev, Teng and Dorian, and Newcastle couple Matt and Brett go head-to-

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Member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region Shadow Assistant Minister for Education

Thursday, April 10

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 10.10 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Hidden Beauty Of Spain. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 PBS News. 1.55 Alone Australia. (M, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 New York: The City That Never Sleeps. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 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: Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows. (2023, PGav) Nikki Deloach. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Concorde: Chasing A Dream. (PGa, R) 8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Down And Dirty. Teams continue to work underneath Sydney Harbour. 9.30 Virdee. (M) The victim of the nightclub attack is identified.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Breaking Point. (Mlv)

12.00 Blinded. (Malns, R)

1.45 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R) 3.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. Adelaide v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 The Chernobyl Disaster: Firestorm. (Ma, R) Firefighters battle the blaze.

12.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

MOVIE: Finding Mr Right. (2023, G, R) Elena Juatco. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) A motorcyclist has a broken pelvis. Dr Steve Pinkus has shocking news for a patient.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) Looks behind the scenes at three UK hospitals.

10.30 My Feet Are Killing Me. (Mam)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (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

TEN (10)

Friday, April 11

ABC (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 ANZAC Battlefields. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney visits Bruny Island. 8.35 Sherwood. (Return, Mdlv) A murder threatens to reignite historic turf wars.

9.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) A satirical news program.

10.05 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

10.35 Fresh Blood: Urvi Went To An All Girls’ School. (Mls, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Father Brown. (PGav, R)

12.10 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R)

12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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Programs. 3.55pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 10.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 10.10 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Hidden Beauty Of Spain. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (Ml, R) 2.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Mesopotamia 3D. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Mystery Of The Nazca Lines. (PG, R)

8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (PG) Bettany Hughes arrives in Petra. 9.40 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: West Highland Line, Forth Bridge, Blair Castle. (R) A look at Scotland’s West Highland line.

10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 A Body That Works. (Mls) 12.05 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Agent Hamilton. (Mav, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGln, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Nikki And Nora: Sister Sleuths. (2022, PGav) Hunter King. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (2023, PGa, R) Lesa Wilson. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 5. Collingwood v Sydney. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav, R) An armoured truck heist is carried out. 12.45 The Black Donnellys. (Premiere, Mdsv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 West Coast Cops. (Mv) The final wave of UK recruits are introduced.

8.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman faces opposition from her future mother-in-law, who is determined to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan.

10.30 MOVIE: Moonstruck.

(1987, PGal, R) A bookkeeper falls for the brother of her fiancé. Cher.

12.30 Tipping Point. (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 Postcards. (PG, R)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Airborne: Nature In Our Skies: In Flight Meals. (PGa) Takes a look at the quest for food. 8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.25 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Hypothetical. 2.30 The Artist’s View. 3.05 Over The Black Dot. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 ABC World News Tonight. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Secrets Of Polygamy. 10.10 Adam Looking For Eve. 11.50 Pose. 2.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s

2: Living The Dream. Continued. (2007, PG, English, Spanish) 7.10 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG, Japanese, English, Russian) 9.15 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 10.50 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 12.20pm Logan’s Run. (1976, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Goal! (2005, PG) 5.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.30 The Client. (1994, M) 9.45 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.50 Bushwhacked! 8.40 Spartakus. 10.00 Great Parks Of Africa. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (1995) 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020) 9.40 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 6.55 Rage Closer. (R) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.25 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. (R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.40 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PGv, R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R)

6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) Brenda is embroiled in a deadly local dispute.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv) A plane passenger vanishes mid-flight.

8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Vera investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer, uncovering secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap the case.

10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) The team finds suspects further afield.

10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+dlv, R) Janet and Samuel are caught in the crossfire. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Goal!

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Incredible Homes. (R) 10.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Synchronised Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Men’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Heroines. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Shipwrecked: The Crispi Sinking.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: Schonbrunn Palace.

8.30 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. (PGa, R) Explores Princess Margaret’s marriage. 9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Rome. (PG, R) Stanley Tucci heads to Rome. 10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)

11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R) 3.10 Bamay. (R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.15 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 10.00 The Big Chill. (1983, M) Noon The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 1.50 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG, English, Spanish) 4.00 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 6.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG)

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Project Impossible. Noon MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2. (2004, PG) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Journey 2. (2012, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Bad Neighbours 2. (2016, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Star Championships Day, Golden Mile Race Day and PKF Italian Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

7.30 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, Ma, R) A sudden ice age engulfs Earth. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal. 9.55 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.

12.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Taupo Super400. Day 1. Highlights.

1.20 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)

2.30 To Be Advised.

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGln, R)

Antiques Roadshow. 1.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 MOVIE: Oddball. (2015, G, R) 3.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. Kick-Off. (R) 10.30 Australian Survivor. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 10 Minute Kitchen. 1.30 Frugal Foodie. 2.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (R) 2.30 Taste

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple have a five-bed Donvale home. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth investigates the death of a billionaire. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Beyond Oak Island. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Over The Black Dot. 6.00 Our Law. 6.35 Engineering Tomorrow. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.25 Special Forces: Most Daring Missions. 9.20 The Hunt For Stolen Nazi Treasure. 10.10 The Artist’s View. 10.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Women’s race. 1.25am The Swiping Game. 1.40 PEN15. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.20pm Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.10 Octonauts And The Great Swamp Search. 5.50 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.

7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993, PGal, R) A man poses as a female housekeeper. Robin Williams, Sally Field.

10.00 MOVIE: The Birdcage. (1996, Ml, R) A gay club owner pretends to be straight. Robin Williams.

12.15 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R)

1.15 Let’s Eat With George. (R)

1.45 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Sunday, April 13

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R)

2.30 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Compass: The Bishop Who Knew Too Much. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Darby And Joan. (Mad) Jack and Joan investigate a poisoning.

8.15 Unforgotten. (Mal) Mel and Asif are taken into custody.

9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+v) Reeling from what they just witnessed, Janet and Samuel scramble to make their next move.

10.05 MOVIE: Windrider. (1986, Mdls, R) A windsurfer and a singer fall in love. Nicole Kidman. 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Incredible Homes. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Wrestling. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX Championships. Round 2. 4.00 Heroines. (PG) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. Women’s Highlights. 5.30 Operation: March On Rome.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Empires. (Mav) Looks at the life of Julius Ceasar. 9.30 Clash Of The Crown Princes. Looks at Rudolf of Austria and Wilhelm of Prussia.

10.30 What They Found. (MA15+aw)

11.20 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R) 12.15 Rebel With A Cause: Neville Bonner. (PGal, R) 1.15 Empires Of New York. (MA15+ad, R) 3.45 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under 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. 3.30pm Octonauts: Over Under Adv. 3.50 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Round NITV (34)

6am Morning

Programs. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.15pm Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 1.45 Jeopardy! 3.50 ABC World News Tonight. 4.20 PBS Washington Week. 4.45 The Artist’s View: A-ha. 5.15 Domino Masters. 6.10 Abandoned Engineering. 7.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Men’s race. 1.50am Letterkenny. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6am The

World’s Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 8.00

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 5. Port Adelaide v Hawthorn.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 MOVIE: Firestarter. (2022, MA15+av)

A girl gains the power to set things on fire. Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Taupo Super400. Day 2. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Better Homes. 4.30 I Escaped To The Country. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 RBT. (Ml) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 The People V Michael Jackson. (MA15+a) Takes a look at the 2005 People versus Michael Jackson criminal trial from the jurors’ point of view.

10.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv)

11.30 9News Late.

12.00 The First 48. (Mav)

12.50 Destination WA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.10 Matlock. (PGa) A pregnant woman asks for Olympia’s help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm. 9.10 FBI. (Mv) When an undercover FBI agent is killed in the field, the team makes the unnerving discovery that the identities of multiple undercover agents have been compromised, including Maggie. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Back Roads. (R)

3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Matched.

1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (Ml, R) 2.55 Travel Shooters. (Premiere) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 London’s Super Tunnel. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. (PGa) Michael Portillo gets behind the wheel.

8.30 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Final Hours. (Final, PGan, R) The archaeologists complete the excavation.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Never Let You Down. (M)

A 66-year-old woman has burn injuries.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Syndrome E. (Malv) 12.00 Infiniti. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Son Of. (Madlv, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.55pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. (Premiere) 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 Street Science. 9.50 Merlin. 10.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 9.30 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 11.40 And So It Goes. (2014, M) 1.20pm The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish, English, French) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 It

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II. 11.00 Ancient Aliens. Noon MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 2.00 Lost Gold Of World War II. 3.00 Hunting Hitler. 4.00 Jeopardy! UK. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Elf. (2003) 7.30 MOVIE: Dune. (2021, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+) 12.50am Gotham. 1.45 Arrow. 2.35 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow. (2017, PGav, R) Kimberly Williams-Paisley. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) A hitand-run driver is found at home.

8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mad) The 126 races into action when a horse barrels into a brewery and a bus full of tourists all experience seizures.

9.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.

10.30 Suits L.A. (M) 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.00 Treadstone. (MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Footy Show. 1pm MOVIE: Tonight’s The Night. (1954) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (2023, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tipping Point: Travel Guides. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Malv)

11.20 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 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 Australian Survivor. (Final, l) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 9.00 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 10.00 Taskmaster Australia. (Mals, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 11.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.35 The Project. (R) 12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Devoured. 2.55 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.45 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 9.25 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 10.30 The Weekly Football Wrap. 11.00 Alone Australia. 12.05am Viva La Vulva. 1.05 Late Programs.

10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Adelaide Motor Festival. Noon MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, PG) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs.

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Tuesday, April 15

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 11.30 Space 22. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Back Roads. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 10.05 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Markets. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mystery Of The Assassination Of JFK. (Mav, R) 2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.20 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 London’s Super Tunnel. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Bangor To Belfast. (R)

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores escapism.

9.30 Finding The Archibald. (Final, Ml, R)

10.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R) 11.00 News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Four Corners. (R) 12.15 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.35 Q+A. (R) 1.35 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

9.30 Dateline: Venice’s Tourist Overload. (R) A look at the impact of tourism on Venice. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.00 Snow. (Mal) 11.55 Illegals. (MA15+al, R) 1.45 Faking Hitler. (Man, R) 3.30 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.05pm Paddington. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Ice Age. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

12.30pm Aquariums: The Dark Hobby. 1.30 Our Law. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Four Kings. 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Monkey Beach. (2020, M) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm One Armed Chef. 2.55 Bamay. 3.25 Uncovering Incels. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 James May: Our Man In... Japan. 10.30 Duelling Daredevils. 11.20 Taskmaster. 1.10am Conversations. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

Morning Programs. 8.35 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 10.30 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008, M, English, Russian, French) 1.30pm Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 3.55 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 5.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 7.30 The Promise. (2016, M) 9.55 The Handmaid’s Tale. (1990, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

Wednesday, April 16

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.25 Federal Election Announcement. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australia Votes: Leaders’ Debate.

9.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG)

9.30 Fresh Blood: Westerners. (Premiere, Mlv)

10.00 Planet America. 10.35 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.55 In Limbo. (Mal, R) 12.50 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 1.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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And Holly. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.35 Star Wars:

Adventures. 7.50

Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.40 Abbott

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: In The

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Americas: The Amazon. (PG) Takes a look at the Amazon.

8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 races to save a man crushed under a vending machine. Owen finally faces his brother’s death.

9.30 The Agenda Setters. (R) A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world.

10.30 The Irrational. (Mav)

11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal)

12.00 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R)

8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Money Or The Bomb. (Mv, R) Takes a look at the Qantas bomb hoax.

9.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

11.10 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.50 Talking Honey. (PG)

1.00 Fish Forever. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 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 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Naomi loves a whippet but her daughters prefer a dachshund. A Bull Arab is Hayley’s dream dog. 8.40 NCIS. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS (3)

WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Curious Traveller. (R) 10.10 Matched. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Markets. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.40 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 Alone Australia. (M) The survivalists’ race to catch a wallaby. 8.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) June struggles to save her loved ones. Commander Lawrence welcomes diplomats to New Bethlehem. Aunt Lydia searches for Janine. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.30 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

3.50

4.45

Rich Ancients. 6.10

9.25 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

(72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00

SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018, PGav, R) Kimberly Williams-Paisley. 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.

10.00 The Stevenson Experience: Stranger Twins. (MA15+ls) A standup comedy show by The Stevenson Experience. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Dick Clark. (Ma, R)

12.30 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)

2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Chelsea Detective. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

TEN

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Finding Love In Saint Lucia. (2023) Brooke Burfitt. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs) Comedy panel show.

8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May head to Loch Ness in Scotland. 9.50 Wild Cards. (Mv) Max opens up to Ellis about her mum. 10.50 9News Late.

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.10 Next Stop. 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. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mad) A party girl wakes up on Halloween after a wild night on the town afraid she may have committed murder.

9.40 NCIS: Origins. (Mv) The evidence room is broken into. 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 Morning Programs. 2.05pm Queer Sports. 3.15 The Weekly Football

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7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Moneyball. (2011, M) 1.15am Letterkenny. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.40 Mecha Builders. 3.55 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.50 Paddington. 6.45

All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 7.45 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 9.40 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu, English) 11.30 The Promise. (2016, M) 1.55pm

Tyabb warbird takes flight at Avalon International Airshow

Brendan Rees brendan@baysidenews.com.au

A VINTAGE aircraft from Tyabb has taken to the skies at the Avalon International Airshow, with a young Mornington Peninsula-based pilot showcasing its timeless beauty.

The De Havilland Tiger Moth bi-plane, which is part of Judy Pay’s collection of old warbirds at the Old Aeroplane Company in Tyabb, flew as part of the “Frozen Five” Tiger Moth formation team in front of thousands of aviation enthusiasts on 28 March.

Originally designed in the 1930s, Pay’s Tiger Moth was built in 1941 for England’s Royal Air Force, before later being used for “barnstorming” to entertain crowds at airshows and joy flights.

Pilot Heath Wittmer, a 25-year-old passionate aviator since childhood, was at the helm of the biplane at the airshow for the first time in what he described as a privilege and unforgettable experience.

“I worked at Avalon when I was younger, every single time it was on, so seeing it from above was just something special,” he said, adding the atmosphere of “seeing all the planes lined up” as he taxied down the runway was electrifying.

A plumber by day, the Crib Point resident said the opportunity to perform at Avalon was “pretty exciting – we are very lucky”.

While windy conditions sadly called off the Frozen Five’s chance to fly at the airshow’s weekend display, Wittmer said being able to perform on

the Friday before the main show was still a great thrill.

“It was a big step forward for our Tiger Moth group, we were pretty stoked to do it,” he said.

Wittmer first flew solo when he was just 18 before going on to attain his pilot’s licence two years later.

As a kid growing up in Tyabb, he would “run down to Judy’s hangar after school every day,” where he started volunteering at about aged eight – which he said no doubt sparked his dream to fly, and beginning a friendship with Pay.

Wittmer said he was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to fly Pay’s Tiger Moth, noting the “whole aspect of the Old Aeroplane Company definitely got me into flying for sure”.

Pay, a respected pilot of more than four decades and renowned restorer of vintage aeroplanes across Australia, said four of the Frozen Five Tiger Moths (which was named after the freezing temperature exposures of an open cockpit) were based at Tyabb with the other based at Moorabbin Airport.

“It’s an interesting old thing,” she said of her dark bottle green coloured Tiger Moth, which has a top cruise speed of about 70-75 knots (just under 140kph).

“It doesn’t fly well, but there’s something about it, you come back with a silly grin on your face,” she said.

“I guess it’s like an early vintage car; they don’t handle all that well by today’s standards, but they are just a lot of fun.”

JUDY Pay with her pride-and-joy Tiger Moth. Picture: Gary Sissons The Frozen Five perform at the Avalon International Airshow. Picture: Duncan Fenn

Heath Wittmer with the Tiger Moth. Picture: Supplied

No apology - Mr Bruce displeases Rev Albiston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough SPEAKING at the annual meeting of the Frankston branch of the Protestant Federation last Friday night, the Rev. Walter Albiston indicated in a very decided manner his disapproval of the Federal Government’s action in permitting aliens to enter Australia.

“I know,” said Mr. Albiston, “that Mr. Bruce is your local member, but I am not going to apologise for what I say on that account.”

He then proceeded to “deal it out” to the offending Prime Minister and indicated that at an early date he would let Mr. Bruce know that his “sugar coated pills did not go down.”

Mr. Albiston agrees that Australia wants increased population, “but,” he disclaimed, amidst applause, “let us take all our own people first.”

When the resources of Britain have been exhausted in this connection, it is time enough, in the opinion of Mr. Albiston, to encourage the foreigner to our shores.. ***

Frankston High School. The field of sport

On Friday last the Frankston High School Cricket Club visited Mordialloc to play the return match.

On the three previous occasions Frankston had very gratifying victories, so the lads were naturally anxious to maintain their reputation.

The day was gloriously fine, and this probably led to the fine display given by the youngsters.

Mordialloc won the toss and sent Frankston in to bat.

L. Legge and the popular skipper (Flanagan) opened. After making 10,

Flanagan was brilliantly caught in the slips.

L. Legge continued to bat attractively until when 29 he was easily caught.

J. Bowes batted very well for 26, and S. Peters, in making 20 (not out) showed he was equally at home with bat or ball.

E. Bond 10 was quickly and merrily made. Frankston concluded with the excellent total of 109.

Mordialloc made the total of 57.

Govett was the only hope to show any form. He played merrily for 24.

Peters was the most successful bowler for Frankston, taking 6 wickets at a small cost. Flanagan also performed well, in taking 3 wickets.

Frankston can be heartily congratulated on their splendid fielding.

To this their splendid victory was greatly due.

Mordialloc played a splendid sporting game, and although defeated they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The game ended with cheers for both sides, and thus the fine fellowship between the schools was further cemented.

***

A successful function

The euchre party and dance held last Saturday night in aid of the Hastings Football Club was a great success in every way, £5/16/- being taken at the door, which is considered very satisfactory for a Saturday night’s entertainment.

A wicker pedestal, kindly donated by. Mr. Fred Unthank, which was drawn for during the evening, realised £3/16/6, resulting in a total of £9/12/6.

As this was the winding-up entertainment for the past season, we are

pleased to state that the club will show a small credit balance of £4 odd to start off for the coming season.

The ladies’ prize in the euchre tournament was won by Mrs. H. Haddock, whilst Master Marabella (the local post boy) carried off the gent’s prize.

The pedestal was won by Mr. Ron Unthank.

The music for the dance was supplied by Miss Vera Romeo in her usual capable manner, while Mr. Fred Davis kindly officiated as M.C.

The supper arrangements were left in the hands of Mrs. Smith.

The secretary wishes to thank all those who helped With the supper, especially thanking Mrs. Smith, and a word of praise is due to this lady for her great assistance to the club, as she is always ready to lend a helping hand, and it must be said that the club is very fortunate in having such a great supporter.

The secretary also wishes to thank Messrs Bert Le Huray and Jack Campbell, jun., for their great help rendered during the evening.

***

Better Roads

Speaking at the Red Hill Show luncheon recently, the Hon. Alfred Downward, M.L.A., referred to the necessity of building roads in the country, thereby giving ready facilities for people to send their produce to the nearest and best market.

It was only by good roads that people could be induced to settle on the land, and it was by this means only that the high percentage of the population now settling in the cities could be combated.

The men who were guiding the

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destinies of this State had long ago realised that the capital obtainable out of revenue was insufficient to build and maintain, and keep abreast of the advancing population of the State.

An equitable means had been in operation for some time, and that was to borrow money, and for this generation to pay the interest on the capital borrowed, and likewise have a sinking fund, and let the next generation take up and carry along the burden, for they will get substantial assets in the shape of good roads, and the country will be steadily opened up as population advanced.

Good roads in the country was the only sure means to prevent undue congestion of the cities.

Mr. Tyner, speaking in support of the toast of the State Parliament, dwelt upon the imperative necessity for good roads.

He stated when English settlers arrived with the intention of making their homes in the country they were amazed at the primitive character of the country roads here, and added: “Can you wonder at their amazement when you consider that there are no country roads in the world that can compare with those of England, and the great task of the future was to build the best possible roads throughout the country.

***

A Sunday morning accident. Motor car crashes into fence.

About 5 o’clock on Sunday morning last, a motor car, conveying a party of young men from Melbourne, and while the driver was negotiating the corner at Mile Bridge, Frankston, he misjudged his calculation at the turn-

ing near Gould street, and crashed into the fence.

At the final minute every endeavour was made to rectify the error of judgment, but it was too late. Fortunately none of the occupants was injured by reason of the sudden impact with the fence, but the car was damaged to the extent of a bent axle and radiator, etc.

The car was taken to the popular Peninsula Motor Garage in Bay street for repairs, by Mr. Stell, the proprietor.

***

AS notified in our advertising medium today, Cr J Unthank, of Somerville, announces that quotations for all grass seed may be obtained on application, while he has for sale subterranean and white clover seed at prices which should enlist plenty of custom.

***

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Barclay, of Young street, Frankston, left on Monday last on a fortnight’s trip to Tasmania. Miss Kilburn, of Frankston, who had been away on a holiday trip to the beautiful Hawkesbury district (N.S.W.), and later visited the Harbour City, returned home on Tuesday night last.

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Held Over A letter to the editor, under the heading of “Sabbath Observance,” by Mr. Joseph R. McComb, in reply to “D.B.H.,” Baxter, is unavoidably held over till next issue.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 April 1925

Reigning premiers slip up in season opener

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN’S DIV ONE

SORRENTO have landed an early blow in season 2025, opening their account with a win over the reigning premiers.

Mt Eliza hosted Sorrento at Emil Madsen Reserve. After a tight opening quarter, Sorrento opened up a two goal lead at the half-time break.

Sorrento dominated the second half. They kicked eight goals and restricted the Redlegs to just two.

The Redlegs ended up falling to a 41 point defeat - 6.17 (53) to 14.10 (94).

James Hallahan, Chad Harris, Aaron Breman, Bailey Holt, and Ryan Clarke were named the Sharks’ best.

Langwarrin pulled off a brilliant final-quarter comeback to beat Pines at Lloyd Park on Saturday.

Pines were in control of the match from the get-go. At half-time, the Pythons led Langwarrin by 42 points.

Langwarrin chipped back the lead in the third term, then stormed home in the last. A five goals to zero final term saw Langwarrin get over the line for a 13.9 (87) to 12.12 (84) win.

Frankston YCW beat Dromana by 22 points to get their season off to

a good start. For the first time, five Geurts brothers lined up to play for Dromana.

Rosebud smashed Red Hill at Olympic Park, and newly promoted EdithvaleAspendale defeated Mornington.

MEN’S DIV TWO

AFTER falling just one kick short in last year’s Grand Final, Chelsea has started its 2025 campaign with a win. It has been a tough week for Chelsea - the Seagulls copped a fine during the week for breaching the salary cap. On the field it was business as usual for last year’s runners up.

Chelsea hosted Crib Point on Saturday. The two sides were evenly matched for three quarters, before Chelsea put their foot down in the final term.

The Seagulls ran out 27 point winners over the Magpies - 15.10 (100) to 10.13 (73).

Nicholas Stamatis booted three important goals for the victors.

Bradley Clark, Jack Wallace, Sam Simpson, and Samuel Browne also played good games for Chelsea.

Tyabb picked up a hard-fought win over Hastings away from home last weekend.

After a tumultuous 2024, Hastings was looking to start their 2025 season

on the right foot. The Yabbies proved too strong early on though, racing out to a four goal lead at the first break. Hastings got the game back within its grasp, but couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Tyabb held on to beat Hastings 9.12 (66) to 11.10 (76).

Matthew Clark and Kyle Hurlstone each booted three goals for Tyabb.

A five-goal haul from Jai Block helped Frankston Bombers grab a big win over Bonbeach on Saturday. The Bombers won 17.9 (111) to 7.7 (49).

Pearcedale beat Devon Meadows by five goals away from home last weekend. Seaford smashed Rye, and Somerville comfortably beat Karingal to round out the winner’s list.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

KARINGAL fired an early warning shot to their competition by dominating Pearcedale in their opening round match.

The Bulls were in control from the first bounce last Saturday. Pearcedale didn’t hit the scoreboard all day, and eventually succumbed to a 113 point loss.

Demi Running, Zoe Luxford, Clare Burgess, Coranda Kinnaird-Harris, and Jemma Reynolds were named Karingal’s best. Taliah Black and Hayley Monk each scored four goals for the

Bulls.

Mornington scored an impressive win over Bonbeach to get their 2025 season off and running.

The Bulldogs defeated Bonbeach 2.3 (15) to 9.15 (69) on Friday night. Mornington’s best performers were Georgia Templeton, Ginger Parker, Mia Johnson, Lucy Grocock, and Eliza Snehotta.

WOMEN’S DIV TWO

MT ELIZA notched up a good win over Red Hill last weekend in their 2025 season opener.

After a shaky start, the Redlegs opened up a two goal lead over Red Hill at the main break. By three-quarter-time, Red Hill had snatched back a one point lead.

WIth the game on the line, Mt Eliza stood tall. They put their foot on the gas and claimed a 13 point win 5.9 (39) to 4.3 (26).

Keely Byrne was awesome for Mt Eliza, booting four goals.

Mornington Reserves got off to a winning start on Saturday - the Bulldogs beat Edithvale-Aspendale by 22 points at Alexandra Park.

On Friday night, Balnarring beat Tyabb by 22 points at Balnarring Reserve. At Dalyston Recreation Reserve, Bass Coast beat Karingal by 22.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS

Saturday 12 April, 2pm:

Langwarrin v Dromana - Lloyd Park

Mornington v Rosebud - Alexandra Park

Pines v Mt. Eliza - Eric Bell Reserve

Red Hill v Frankston YCW - Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Sorrento v Edithvale-Aspendale - David Macfarlane Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS

Saturday 12 April, 2pm: Hastings v Somerville - Hastings Club

Karingal v Frankston BombersKaringal Football Club

Pearcedale v Chelsea - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Rye v Devon Meadows - RJ Rowley Reserve

Seaford v Crib Point - RF Miles Recreation Reserve

Tyabb v Bonbeach - Bunguyan Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS

Saturday 12 April, 10am: Karingal v Frankston - Karingal Football Club

Saturday 12 April, 1pm: Pearcedale v BonbeachPearcedale Recreation Reserve

Sunday 13 April, 2pm: Warragul v Mornington - Western Park

DIVISION TWO WOMENS Friday 11 April, 7pm: Bass Coast v Red Hill - Dalyston Recreation Reserve

Saturday 12 April, 12pm: Karingal Reserve v Frankston Reserve Women - Karingal Football Club

Red Hill v Edithvale-AspendaleRed Hill Recreation Reserve

Saturday 12 April, 4.40pm: Tyabb v Mt. Eliza - Bunguyan Reserve

Sunday 13 April, 12pm: Warragul Reserve v Mornington Reserve Women - Western Park

DIVISION THREE WOMENS Saturday 12 April, 11am: Pearcedale Reserve v Bonbeach Reserve - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 12 April, 12pm: Tyabb Reserve v Pines - Bunguyan Reserve

Langwarrin v Crib Point - Lloyd Park

Saturday 12 April, 4.40pm: Rye v Chelsea - RJ Rowley Reserve

FRANKSTON YCW beat Dromana by 22 points to get their season off to a good start. Picture: Craig Barrett

FRANKSTON TIMES scoreboard

Swans soar back into footy action

By Brendan Rees

AFTER a two-year hiatus, the Southern Peninsula Swans Reclink football team are officially back this season.

The Reclink Footy League is key program of Reclink Australia, which has been running for more than 30 years. Currently, the league has 14 teams across Victoria and is open to all genders and abilities, emphasising participation over competition.

The Swans’ return marks the culmination of months of hard work and a group of “spirited community members” coming together to make this season possible.

“COVID-19 created difficulties in maintaining the team and unfortunately the Swans were forced into temporary liquidation as associated supports fell away and we saw our gear being placed into storage and key items repurposed,” the team’s manager Ross Leonard said.

“With the support and encouragement of Reclink founder Peter Cullen AM, the management team developed the attitude of “…if you build it, they will come” and pushed ahead with their efforts to reinstate the Swans into the Reclink competition.”

The News visited the team’s training session in March at Olympic Park Reserve in Rosebud with new coach Tony Edwards, a former premiership league, where an air of excitement was certainly present.

Leonard noted, “We couldn’t be better rewarded than to see the many new faces wishing to be a part of the resurgent Swans going forward”.

The team, so far made up of 40

women and 60 men, will play on alternating Wednesdays beginning 16 April while training every other Wednesday.

The Swans were founded in the Reclink competition in 2009 by local Victoria Police officers “wanting to offer an alternative to mainstream competitive football to engage our local youth, homeless and disaffected,” Leonard said, but it had since grown

competition.

“We are about providing a judgement free space to chat about ‘what’s going on in life’ and supporting each other as best we can through our common interest of AFL football but ultimately through the friendships we form,” he said.

“It is encouraged to talk about

versations in a mutually supportive fashion. We recognise the freedom offered in open, honest conversation about life’s struggles and the commonality of these often ‘swept under the carpet’ experiences.”

“Also, we are aware that we’re not playing for sheep stations but for friendship, connection and improved

over help him back up onto his feet.”

Leonard said there was “always room for more” players, and off-field roles such as timekeepers, drink carriers, coaches’ runner, and more.

To enquire call Ross Leonard on 0447378000 or visit the the Southern Peninsula Swans Facebook page.

THE Southern Peninsula Swans Reclink football team train at Rosebud. Picture: Yanni

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Perfect season start for Chelsea

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

CHELSEA’S winning start to its State 4 league campaign continued with a 3-0 derby win over Baxter at Baxter Park on Saturday.

The result leaves Gus Macleod’s men on top of the league with three straight victories.

It took just three minutes for Chelsea to find a way through the Baxter defence.

A long free-kick from Adam Dunsford wasn’t properly cleared and from just outside the area Dylan Scott’s sweetly struck shot gave Baxter keeper Suliman Fazel no chance.

Goal ace James Stinson seemed certain to put the visitors further ahead in the 25th minute when he rounded Fazel and shot towards the empty net but a superb sliding clearance from Aiden McKenna saved the day.

That proved to be just a temporary slowing of the momentum of the contest and lasted just five minutes.

Lachlan Davies and Matthew O’Neill combined to tee up Liam Burford whose firm low strike beat a diving Fazel and went inside the far post.

Chelsea continued to boss the ball while Baxter struggled to make Chelsea keeper Luke Wilson earn his wages.

The game should have been put out of Baxter’s reach in the 40th minute.

Stinson got clear on the right and put the ball low across the face of goal but a sliding Burford somehow managed to sky his attempt sending the ball harmlessly sailing over the bar from close range.

Despite having more of the ball in the second half Baxter still struggled to create clear-cut chances

Baxter’s attacking options Daniel Bancroft and Keegan Myatt came off the bench in the 55th minute but the contest was over 10 minutes later.

Stinson and substitute Daniel Vella combined before Stinson’s left-foot strike was deflected and looped over Fazel and into goal to seal the home team’s fate.

On Saturday evening a fantastic crowd at Olympic Park was treated to an enthralling game as Rosebud overcame Somerville 3-2. Rosebud had the majority of the ball in the first 10 minutes and looked in charge until Joe Simmons hit a peach of a left-foot strike into the top corner.

The closest Rosebud came to levelling in the first half was a thunderbolt free-kick from 25 metres by goalkeeper Colin McCormack that hit the bar.

Rosebud kept knocking on the door in the second half and the breakthrough came in the 56th minute when a brilliant ball from Alfie Harris set Sean Smith free and he finished in style.

Somerville had a strong appeal for what looked like a foul on Nick Simmons but it fell on deaf ears and Rosebud took the lead when a soft Ben Schmidt backpass was seized upon by the energetic Smith who slotted home his second.

But Somerville hit back in the 74th minute.

Ethan Hunt was caught napping when a ball looked to be going out of play allowing Marcus Anastasiou to drive into the box and his closerange effort made it 2-2.

Rosebud coach Stuart Johnston brought on Ashton McMahon and Kori Weetch in what were to prove decisive substitutions.

In the 87th minute McMahon and Weetch combined with a defence splitting ball for Weetch to show his class with a composed finish.

A match highlight was the debut of Rosebud recruit Marcus Collier who had a significant impact in midfield.

On Friday night fellow State 4 outfit Frankston Pines suffered a third straight loss going down 3-0 to Noble Hurricanes at Monterey Reserve.

In VPL1 Langwarrin led until the 66th minute but eventually lost 3-1 to promotion candidate Melbourne City at Casey Fields on Sunday.

In the 13th minute Langy broke down the right and Brad Blumenthal’s cross saw Tom Youngs take a touch before hitting the mark.

Langy’s lead lasted until the 66th minute when three fine goals in a seven-minute burst gave City the ascendancy.

In State 1 Mornington maintained its perfect start to the season and is on top of the ladder after three rounds.

But it was the late, late show and a brilliant Kieren Dover strike that settled the issue against Mazenod at Dallas Brooks Park on Saturday.

The win was made more meritorious given that the home side had been reduced to 10 men after Jay Davies was shown a straight red by referee James Milloy just before half-time.

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With time running out Dover came up with a wonder goal to get the points for Adam Jamieson’s men.

In the 92nd minute he received the ball on the half-turn before sitting his defender down and unleashing a long-range strike into the top bin.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers hammered North Caulfield 6-0 on Sunday.

It was the local club’s opening win of the season and a game highlight was Kye Eichenberger’s hat-trick.

Recruited in the off-season from Langwarrin Eichenberger was making his first appearance in the starting line-up.

Campbell Steedman got a double and Matt Harrington also scored.

Skye lost 2-0 away to Chisholm United on Friday night.

In State 5 Mount Eliza heads the league ladder after Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Pakenham United.

The home team had to wait until the 71st minute for the winner.

A long clearance was backheeled by Jackson Tossavainen into space and Josh Luca won the 50/50 with Pakenham keeper Isaac Mcgill and scored.

Pakenham blew a great chance to level late in the game when a penalty attempt was sent high and wide and in the last few minutes the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Yameen Laghmane was red carded.

Aspendale downed visitor Bunyip District 2-0 last weekend.

The home side broke through in the 33rd minute when a well-guided header by Felix Hampson fell into the path of Kailan Smith who slot-

ted it home.

Aspendale was dominating play and nearly went further ahead when Ben Garside was denied by the post.

The second half was quite scrappy with Bunyip resorting to long balls.

This nearly caught out Aspendale only for keeper Tom Carter to save the day on several occasions.

In the 80th minute Aspendale nabbed its second when Lewis Marco was on hand to poke the ball home after a scramble in the area.

Seaford United and Endeavour Hills Fire drew 2-2 at North Seaford Reserve last weekend.

Early in the first half a reckless Luke Murray lunge earned the visitors a penalty and captain Jonathan Theodore converted.

Just a few minutes later Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks fell victim to a wonder strike from Driss Sakho that left him stranded and Seaford scratching their heads.

A formation change solidified Seaford’s midfield and the game began to shift with Seaford becoming threatening.

The home side was rewarded in the 38th minute when a diagonal ball found Naseer Mohammad one-on-one with Endeavour keeper Howard Andrews who parried into the path of Dylan Waugh.

The big striker tapped home and the sides went in 2-1 at the break.

The second half was all Seaford who pushed and scrapped for an equaliser but it looked unlikely after Wisey Barakzoi was sent off after kicking out at an opponent and was shown his second yellow.

But with the last kick of the game a Conor Mcfall corner managed to sail over Andrews and go straight in to steal a point for the home side.

Mount Martha went down 4-2 at home to Casey Panthers last weekend and “were never at the races” according to head coach Charlie Platt. Mitch Hawkins and Jaden Taberner scored for the home team.

NEXT WEEKEND’S GAMES

Friday 11 April, 8.30pm

Noble Park Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Parkfield Reserve

Skye Utd v Casey Comets, Skye Recreation Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Somerville Eagles, Alex Nelson Reserve Cleeland Utd v Mount Martha, Thomas P Carroll Reserve

Saturday 12 April, 3pm Langwarrin v Eastern Lions, Lawton Park Beaumaris v Mornington, Beaumaris Reserve Baxter v Rosebud, Baxter Park

Frankston Pines v Chelsea, Monterey Reserve

Fortuna 60 v Mount Eliza, Crinigan Road South Reserve

Keysborough v Aspendale, Coomoora Reserve Seaford Utd BYE

View from the top: Chelsea has made a perfect start to the State 4 South season. From left: reserves head coach Sam Arcuri, senior assistant Ronnie Whitton and senior head coach Gus Macleod. Picture: Jordan Martin

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