Frankston Times 3rd December 2024

Frankston

Surf skills

Pool childcare closes down

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre in Frankston will permanently shut down its childcare service this month.

The final day of operation for the childcare program will be Friday, 20 December. Six Peninsula Leisure staff members will be impacted by the move.

Peninsula Leisure’s CEO Kath

Thom said that less than two percent of PARC’s members used the service, leaving it unsustainable. “PARC can no longer sustain the growing level of subsidy required per child, per visit to remain open,” she said.

“The decision to close the childcare service has not been an easy one, it has weighed on us because we recognise the importance this service plays in members and staff’s lives. Since the announcement, we have heard from some affected members about how much this service means to them,”

Thom said. “Sadly, the service has become unsustainable for PARC to continue and has been a difficult realisation that we cannot continue to subsidise the service in the current operating environment. The PARC team and I feel deeply for the families who this affects the most.

“We are taking the time to prioritise support to our childcare team, members and families as we move through this transition.”

In a statement on its website, PARC said that declining popularity after the

COVID-19 pandemic and the state government’s free kinder program were key reasons behind the decision.

“The popularity of the childcare service has ebbed and flowed over the past 10 years, and the service has faced additional challenges in the post-pandemic environment. While attendance has stabilised more recently, the service has always operated with a subsidy, to keep the cost of the service low. In recent years, the cost of maintaining this subsidy has increased significantly, surpassing what

we can sustainably support,” PARC said. “These increasing pressures are due to growing legislation and administration requirements, additional staff ratio necessities, and the Victorian Government’s investment into free three and four-year-old kinder, which has reduced the demand for PARC’s childcare services.”

Peninsula Leisure, which manages PARC, is an independently-run organisation owned by Frankston Council. It also operates Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.

FRANKSTON High School Students Lainey Jones and Henry Code (pictured top right) have visited Sorrento to teach Nippers as part of a life saving program. See story page 3.

Pictures: Yanni

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Student uses life saving skills

A FRANKSTON High School student chosen to take part in a surf life saving program has used his skills to help save a young boy from drowning.

The United Energy-sponsored surf life saving program sees Portsea Surf Life Saving Club members visit high schools to deliver water safety lessons. Late last month, a group of students from Frankston High School who have taken part in the program visited the Sorrento foreshore to pass on their knowledge to the local Nippers.

Year 12 student Henry Code, who was among the teachers in Sorrento, put his skills to use last year when he jumped into a pool to save a young child. The boy’s father, United Energy head of network control and operations Christopher Murn, said “my six-year-old, who would have been five at the time, just decided to jump into the deep end of the pool with all his clothes on.”

“Luckily Henry was there,” Murn said. “It’s just great to see through that random connection, six degrees of separation, that you’re making the community safer.”

Code said “I wouldn’t have been aware of what to do I don’t think without the [life saving] program.”

“My little sister and Chris’ son are pretty good friends living across the road from each other. They were just playing around the pool and Alexander fell in the deep end, which was probably a bit of a fright to him. I saw him splashing around in the water so I jumped in and pulled him out and he was all good from there.”

Henry Kiss from the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club helps administer the water safety initiative. He said “the program has been running for about three years now.”

“We run programs at schools from Crib Point, Hastings, Balnarring, Somers, Tootgarook - we are trying to get to as many schools as we can,” he said.

Brodie Cowburn

Men’s health the name of the game

A FRANKSTON-based paramedic has raised more than $30,000 for men’s health by taking part in Movember.

Chelsea resident Rohan Anstey, who works in the Frankston region, raised the money over the course of last month. He promised that if he raised $100,000 he would change his legal name to “Mohan” - although he fell short of his fundraising target he still raised a huge sum for charity.

Anstey said that his experience working as a paramedic inspired him to get involved. “As a paramedic working in intensive care, we get called to lots of jobs where men’s health has been neglected, especially their mental health. It’s heartbreaking, and it stays with you. The grief that families endure after a suicide

is gut-wrenching, and something we can change. If I can help even one person seek help, it’s worth it,” he said.

“I see the impact of poor health firsthand, which is why I’m passionate about this cause, and happy to throw everything behind it – even my name.”

Movember has now concluded, but donations can still be made at au.movember.com

ROHAN Anstey at the start of “Movember”, and after three weeks (inset). Pictures: Supplied

HENRY Code (centre) and Lainey Jones (left) from Frankston High School teaching Nippers. Picture: Yanni

Shoplifters targeted

TWENTY alleged shoplifters were arrested during a police operation in Frankston last month.

The police operation ran between 13 and 15 November. 20 people aged between 13 and 58 were arrested.

A 28-year-old Frankston woman was charged with theft, and three counts of possess drug of dependence. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 16 December. A 46-year-old Frankston woman was charged with theft, handle stolen goods, and seven counts of obtain property by deception. She was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 10 December.

A 36-year-old Frankston woman was charged with going equipped to steal, deal with property suspected of being stolen, and five counts of theft. She was bailed to appear in Frankston Magistrates Court on 10 December. A 46-year-old Cheltenham man was charged with shop theft, deal with proceeds of crime, and failing to appear in court, and was bailed to appear in Frankston Magistrates Court on 12 December.

In a statement, Victoria Police said “a dozen people were issued with cautions for shoplifting.

“Similar operations will continue in the future.”

Man wanted over attempted burglary

A MAN is wanted after allegedly driving a stolen car to try and rob a Carrum Downs house.

Police allege that at around 10.50am on 20 November, a man went to a house on O’Gradys Road in a stolen 2022 grey Toyota Kluger with stolen licence plates 1MZ3FM. The man accessed the front and back doors of the house and victim’s car but left without taking anything, police say.

Victoria Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Deaths in Mordialloc investigated

HOMICIDE detectives are investigating the deaths of two people at a house in Mordialloc last week.

The bodies of a 41-year-old Mordialloc woman and 38-year-old St Kilda man were found at a house on James Street at around 11am on 28 November. Police attended the house after receiving a report that two bodies had been discovered inside.

Although the investigation into the deaths is ongoing, Victoria Police is

not actively looking for anyone else.

Victoria Police detective inspector Scott Dwyer said “this is a really tragic incident, and would have been really traumatic for the person who located the male and female.”

“Police attended an address in Mordialloc in regards to a welfare check. At that time they found a male and female deceased,” he said. “At this stage whilst we keep an open mind, we are not looking for anyone else

involved.”

In a statement, Victoria Police said that they believe the “parties involved were known to each other.”

“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is yet to be determined,” Victoria Police said.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist investigators.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

FORENSIC investigators in Mordialloc last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

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Students embrace street library

THE Langwarrin Park Preschool community has come together to build a street library.

Langwarrin Park Preschool teacher Jayne Marston said the project was

spearheaded by parent Acer Cooper, who takes his child to the centre.

“We recently purchased a Street Library Kit and one of our wonderful dads volunteered to construct, paint,

decorate and install it,” Marston said. “The children and families have really embraced the premise of sharing and donating books and we are really proud of our Street Library.”

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ACER Cooper at Langwarrin Park Preschool with Evie, Leila, and Lewis. Picture: Gary Sissons

Marathon at altitude raises money Hospital sets up register

AN experienced runner tackled a unique challenge in Frankston last weekend by running a marathon inside an altitude chamber.

Byron Lester ran the marathon to raise money for Beyond Blue. He raised more than $2000.

The altitude chamber at Core24 in Frankston was set at 4000 metres, which Lester says is “like breathing through a straw”.

“To explain what an altitude cham-

ber is, it simulates being up mountain peaks where the air is thin and it’s difficult to even breathe,” he said. “It does this by having a ‘membrane’ around the chamber that sucks the oxygen out of the air, so the air is incredibly thin like being up the majority of the world’s tallest peaks, or half way up Mount Everest. It’s like breathing through a straw while completing 42 kilometres.”

Lester says his own experiences

with depression have inspired his efforts. “Just because you have depression, it doesn’t mean you still can’t achieve great things,” he said.

A REGISTER of people interested in participating in clinical trials is being assembled by Peninsula Health.

The register will feature people who have experience of clinical trials as either a patient, carer, or family member. Peninsula Health clinical trial support co-ordinator Kim Naude said “once registered, people will be able to choose which activities they would like to take part in. This will help us enhance the way we deliver clinical trials at Peninsula Health and allow consumers to share their experiences.”

“Activities may include reviewing and providing feedback on written or digital information developed for the community, co-designing clinical trial information, being interviewed on personal experiences, or being involved in or contributing to the design of different parts of a clinical trial,” Naude said.

The register is located on the Voice platform, which is supported by Peninsula Health and Monash University. For more information visit voiceaustralia.community

Radiation centre open

A NEW facility for radiation therapy opened at Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin last week.

The $8 million radiation therapy centre features a bunker insulated by 400 cubic metres of concrete. It is located next to the Acacia inpatient oncology ward, day infusion centre, and clinical trials unit.

Peninsula Private Hospital CEO

Austin Wills said the facility would help the older population on the Mornington Peninsula. “We’re pleased to welcome the team from GenesisCare to Peninsula Private Hospital, expanding the comprehensive services we provide. The addition of radiation therapy alongside our existing portfolio of diagnostic imaging and pathology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, inpatient care, allied health services, and surgery will further simplify the care process for our patients who can now access all of these services in the same location,” he said.

GenesisCare radiation oncologist Dr Mario Guerrieri said “in addition to providing the latest evidencebased techniques in radiation therapy with committed doctors and teams, we aim to listen to the patient’s needs and accommodate their requests as best we can. That’s why we are so pleased to offer a clinical nurse consultant who will be dedicated to assisting patients to navigate their cancer care.

“Treatment schedules can require coordination of various aspects of care and wellbeing support, and our nurse will be an ongoing point of contact and provide a comprehensive patient handover between services.”

BYRON Lester training for his marathon in an altitude chamber. Picture: Supplied

A NEW radiation therapy centre at Peninsula Private Hospital was opened last week. Picture: Supplied

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NEWS DESK

The Fire Danger Period fast approaching

THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Mornington Peninsula Shire will begin at 1am on Monday 9 December.

Residents are encouraged to use the time before the FDP to prepare their properties. This includes cleaning up dry grass, leaves, and other flammable materials, as well as completing safe private burn-offs while they are still permitted.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer (Southeast) Trevor Owen stressed the importance of taking early action as conditions continue to dry across the region.

“Now is the time for residents to act by clearing around their homes and ensuring any private burn-offs are completed safely before restrictions come into effect,” Owen said.

“Even though grasslands might still look green in some areas, the ground underneath is much drier than in previous years, which makes fires more likely to spread.

“After much consultation, there was strong

support for introducing the fire danger period now to keep our communities as safe as possible.”

Trevor also highlighted the shared responsibility in fire prevention.

“CFA members are ready to respond and support communities as we head into another bushfire season, but fire prevention is a shared responsibility.

“Using common sense and taking proactive steps, like preparing your property and following fire restrictions, is key to reducing the risk of fires.”

Those conducting burn-offs must notify authorities online at the Fire Permits Victoria website (www.firepermits.vic.gov.au), or by calling Triple Zero Victoria on 1800 668 511. By registering your burn-off online, you allow emergency call takers to allocate more of their time taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately.

Call for shire to ‘facilitate’ for the aged

Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au

A GROUP of Flinders residents have banded together to put pressure on the Mornington Peninsula Shire to better service the elderly in the community.

“It all came about after we conducted a survey of the elderly, and heard about their lived experiences and key issues,” said a spokesperson for the group, Sandy Grant.

“What became clear to us is that many services exist for the elderly, but there is a lack of knowledge about them, and lack of capacity to go through the complex maze of information to find them.

“We are wanting to work with the shire to facilitate better access to the already existing services to enable people to live independently in their homes for longer.”

Grant said his group had been in touch with members of the federal government who acknowledged the services exist and are available, but the issue of a disconnect in information provision remained.

“We think the shire are well-equipped to provide this information, and the great thing is, it is not an expensive exercise. The service provision is by the federal government. We just need the shire’s help in effectively utilising the existing services,” said Grant.

The group have meet with the shire to work through the issues they see as readily resolvable.

“We were encouraged to see a common understanding of the problems for older community members, and a desire to work with the community and the federal government authorities to resolve them.

“We even brought a number of specific issues to the shire, and they acted to resolve these issues, indicating a practical willingness to help.”

Grant emphasised a need to educate people on what was available well before they need the service.

“Many people don’t start to look at what’s

available until they are beyond the point of needing it,” said Grant.

“Much of this is due to the complexity of the system. People who are competent with technology still struggle with the portals to help with aged care issues.

“We believe the shire are best placed to keep elderly people engaged with the community to defer the need for expensive intervention in the first place.

“They can prolong the time that the elderly can stay independent in their home by facilitating access to existing services including home care, rather than it getting all too much for the elderly person, resulting in them abandoning independent living.”

The group points out that other local governments have better embraced care of the elderly, operate in a more proactive way, and see the need on the peninsula as even greater than other areas.

They point out another issue that faces the elderly is the lack of affordable housing available.

“It sounds like an issue that wouldn’t greatly impact the elderly of the area, but it is a part of the fundamental challenge we face,” said Grant.

“The peninsula has a huge and fast-growing population of elderly that do, or will, need care. But due to the lack of affordable housing, there is a lack of people able to provide that care.

“We believe the shire needs to push harder for its fair share of government revenue that is set to be collected from the peninsula,” said Grant, referring to the imminent state government short-stay levy (Push for short-stay tax revenue to stay on peninsula, The Times 1/10/24).

“Let’s start the conversations. Let’s work through the problems. Let’s do better at planning ahead,” said Grant.

The group are planning to set up a community meeting in the new year where federal and state bureaucrats, and other experts will speak to community members about what services are available and how to access them.

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Spectacular shows to gift this season

PERFECT for hard-to-buy-for loved ones or friends, the gift of a theatre experience is one they will remember for years to come. Gifts that create memories are perfect for all ages, and Frankston Arts Centre has just the ticket in 2025.

Music theatre fans will be delighted by PLOS Musical Productions’ performance of the smash hit musical School of Rock from 31 December for a limited season. This smash hit musical features a talented local cast in a musical that will thrill the whole family.

escapes, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic will twist your view of reality.

Lovers of dance will be entranced by beautiful Victorian State Ballet productions of Don Quixote on 16 March and Beauty and the Beast on 15 June.

Sydney Dance Company will explode onto the Arts Centre stage in Rafael Bonachela’s momenta on 10 May. This electrifying contemporary dance performance will captivate dance lovers of all ages.

A smorgasbord of live music awaits fans of classic hits from the 1960s to the 1990s.

The music of Creedence Clearwater Revival will be celebrated on 18 January – reliving a

unique time in pop/rock history.

An 11-piece powerhouse band will perform the hits of Motown legends in Dancing in the Shadows of Motown on 21 February. This internationally acclaimed show recreates the performances of legends such as Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes and more.

Elvis Beyond is a thrilling tribute on 23 February that will capture Elvis Presley’s journey from the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s, to his iconic Comeback Special in 1968 and beyond. This unforgettable night of nostalgia brings the King’s spirit to life!

Australian star of stage and screen, Tom Burlinson, stars in a salute to the masters of Swing on 9 March. Tom Burlinson “Still

Swingin” with Big Band is a dazzling montage of swing classics by the greats of the era, including Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat ‘King’ Cole and more.

Australian Idol powerhouse, Cosima De Vito, and Australia’s Got Talent sensation, Greg Gould, will perform the magic of Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand backed by their incredible band of Australia’s finest musicians on 14 March.

Heading back to Frankston Arts Centre by popular demand on 15 March is Australia’s most authentic Johnny Cash & June Carter Show. Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show covers all their hits and takes you on a musical journey back in time.

Fans of the Bee Gees won’t want to miss the Best of the Bee Gees ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Show on 5 April. In a two-act performance, relive their greatest hits followed by a highenergy Saturday Night Fever second act and songs which defined the disco era.

The Piano Men – Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel return with their Platinum Hits Tour on 31 May. Fans can expect a world-class, state-of-the-art production celebrating the legendary music of Elton and Billy, starring Jason Dean and his 7-piece Superband.

Southern Sons celebrate 35 years of unforgettable music and timeless hits like Heart in Danger, Hold Me in Your Arms, Always And Ever and more on 8 March.

Fans of 80s music will love 12 Gold Bars: A Celebration of Status Quo on 21 March. This extraordinary tribute brings the timeless magic of their album 12 Gold Bars to life and will leave fans both old and new awestruck.

The mighty Melbourne Symphony Orchestra return to the Arts Centre stage on 4 July with Mozart and the Mendelssohns. Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents this joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures. Too hard to choose? Get a gift card instead! For more details, visit thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.

Pictured right: PLOS School of Rock cast. image suppied

Baker departs early, acting CEO appointed

Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au

IN a dramatic turn of events last week, an unscheduled council meeting was called for Wednesday (27 November) with the only agenda item being the appointment of an acting CEO following the early departure of John Baker.

The new appointment was made from within the organisation, with the shire’s chief financial officer, Bulent Oz, being elevated to the role of acting CEO.

It is unclear why Baker, who was due to vacate his role on 6 December, left his role early, but what is known is that by the time the meeting occurred, he had already left, departing the day before.

A source inside the shire told The News it was believed to be at Baker’s request, to aid his transition to his new role at Sunshine Coast Council (Shire CEO Baker resigns, The News 29/10/24).

Whatever the reason for the early departure, the appointment of a financial controller to the role provides insight into the mindset of the new council at a time of pending financial challenges (Financial crisis looms for shire, The Times 22/10/24).

Oz joined the shire nearly ten years ago as an interim financial controller before becoming chief financial officer in August 2019. He holds a bachelors degree in economics from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Türkiye and undertook post-graduate studies

in economics and accounting at La Trobe University.

Oz will act in the role while council undertakes a recruitment process for a permanent CEO to replace Baker.

“I would like to sincerely thank John Baker for his six years of service to the Mornington Peninsula community. I know I speak for everyone in the organisation in wishing John all the best as he transitions into his new role as CEO of the Sunshine Coast Council,” said mayor Cr Anthony Marsh.

“On behalf of council and the broader shire, I’d like to congratulate Bulent on his appointment as acting CEO.

“Bulent is a highly respected and capable leader within our organisation, known for his strong fiscal stewardship and deep understanding of the Mornington Peninsula’s challenges.

“Bulent’s leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the current environment for the sector and continue to serve our great community.

“Bulent is supported by an incredible executive team, each dedicated to serving this community every day. I look forward to working together as a cohesive and high-performing executive and councillor team.”

On his ascension to the top role, Oz said “I’m honoured to step into the acting CEO role. I look forward to leading this great organisation and working with the executive team and newly elected council to serve our community and achieve positive outcomes together.”

Walk to stop violence

IT was a sea of orange on Main Street Mornington on Sunday (1 December) during the “Walk to stop Violence against Women”. The group had assembled at Mornington Park to hear speakers as part of the “16 Days of

Activism against Gender-Based Violence”. Earlier this year, the Prime Minister declared that Australia faced a “national crisis” with one woman being killed every four days at the hands of a man.

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

LIVING

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm

FRIDAY LUCA

TEN, 7.30pm

This addition from Pixar about the power of friendship is sure to become a family favourite. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) is a sea monster with the ability to transform into a human on land. When he meets fellow monster Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer), who lives on the surface, Luca is emboldened to step out of the water and into the city. As the pair explore the world together, they discover a love of pasta, cycling and best of all: Vespas! Set on the Italian Riviera, it’s a sumptuous visual feast.

Adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 tragedy Ikiru which was itself inspired by a Tolstoy novella, this contemplative British take on the journey of a terminally ill civil servant bursts with feeling. The film’s setting is moved to London, but stays true to Ikiru’s post-war timeline. Upon learning he has only weeks to live, bureaucrat Rodney Williams (an astonishing Bill Nighy, right) turns to a variety of people and pastimes in an attempt to figure out the meaning of life.

MONDAY

FIVE

BEDROOMS

TEN, 9.30pm

Life, love and work are getting more complicated than ever for the close-knit co-owners as this stellar Aussie dramedy inches closer to its conclusion. Doctor Harry (Roy Joseph) is usually the voice of reason for his housemates, but in “Seventy-Two Hours” he finds himself in need of their help after a spectacular, potentially careerending indiscretion comes to light. Meanwhile, Ben (Stephen Peacocke) and Heather (Doris Younane) intervene when Ainsley (Katie Robertson, right) hurts Simmo’s (Johnny Carr) feelings.

SUNDAY LOVE ME

ABC TV, 8.40pm

The first original series from local streamer Binge, this cinematic Melbourne-based drama follows three members of the Mathieson family – 60-something Glen (Hugo Weaving) and his adult children Clara (Bojana Novakovic, left) and Aaron (William Lodder) – as they navigate the loss of their wife and mother, finding love in unexpected places along the way. In tonight’s second episode, Christine’s funeral elicits very different responses from each of the Mathiesons, before Glen learns that his 40th anniversary gift – a $15,000 holiday – is non-refundable. Laced with dark humour, the absurdity of everyday life and the spark of new romance, there’s a lot to love about this homegrown drama.

Thursday, December 5

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

View. (Final, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.05 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R)

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe. (Ml, R) A look at the greats of tennis. 9.30 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Mal) Colin narrows down the pool of men. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Miniseries: The Typist. (Final, MA15+v, R) 12.15 Pandore. (Malv, R) 3.10 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris, Conlan Kisilewicz. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGa, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 1. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 1.

10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG, R) Two Newfoundlands are misbehaving.

11.30 Pam & Tommy. (Premiere, MA15+ls) A handyman steals a celebrity sex tape.

12.30 Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night. (MA15+alv, R) Sheriffs investigate a missing person’s case.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (10)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Ball. (2020, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (Return, PG) The team heads to all corners of the globe.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) Dr Jonathan Papson struggles to cut a glove from a construction worker’s mangled hand.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) A man has a terrible accident on his bike.

10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)

11.25 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The

Katie Robertson in Aussie series Five Bedrooms

Friday, December 6

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.25 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Madl, R) 2.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson takes a look at a country garden.

8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Tosh worries Harry and Donnie with her pursuit of a controversial new theory.

9.30 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

10.35 The Cleaner. (Mal, R)

11.35 ABC Late News. 11.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 1.10 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Ma, R) 2.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGl, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGls, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Frenemies. (2021, Mav, R) Laurie Fortier, Jane Dillon. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Danielle Chisholm And Heather Horne. (Ma, R)

8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns, R) Takes a look at Nicole Kidman.

9.35 Kennedy: Crisis (January 1962-October 1962) A look at the Cuban Missile Crisis.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Elvira.

(PGa) 12.30 The Wall: The Orchard. (Malsv, R) 2.05 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 3.10 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh.

(PGa, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 10.35 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 12.30pm French Exit. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 5.05 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 6.45 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. 7.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 9.30 Amadeus. (1984) 12.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 2.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 The Boy From Macksville. (PG) Celebrates the career of Phillip Hughes.

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

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

(10) NINE (9)

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Setup. (2020, PGl, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (Return) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+alv, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by authorities. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.

11.00 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG)

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 Summer. (PG, R)

9GEM (92)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Luca. (2021, G) On the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer with a new best friend. Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer. 9.30 Matlock. (PGad, R) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.55 Planet A. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia. 9.25 Secrets Of Miss America. 10.15 Homeland. 12.05am Better Things. 1.30 King Of The Road. 3.10 Late Programs.

Saturday, December 7

ABC TV (2)

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml, R) 1.55 Question Everything. (R) 2.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.45 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 4.45 Headliners. (PG, R) 5.35 Landline. (Final, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The Eco Show. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 1.55 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 6. Highlights. 4.25 The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra. (Premiere) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PGav, R)

6.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Claudia Karvan. (PGl, R) Claudia Karvan shares five songs.

6.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.

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

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa) James hires a new trainee vet.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera and her team find themselves investigating a mystery involving a miner’s missing daughter.

9.50 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) Plum finally shares his truth.

10.45 Shetland. (Mlv, R) Calder returns to Shetland.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Verdict. (M, R) The real work begins for the jury. 9.30 The Great House Revival: Mayfield House, Co Wexford. 10.30 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.25 Paris Paris. (PGl, R) 11.55 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ms, R) 2.20 Employable Me (UK) (PGa, R) 3.25 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 11.20 Misery. (1990) 1.20pm

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 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: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, M) 11.05 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Country Classic Day, Ballarat Cup and Gateway Raceday. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame. (PGl) The Sport Australia Hall of Fame special. 12.00 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan must stop an act of biological terrorism.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Drive Safer. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Helloworld. (PG) 2.00 The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards. (PGl) 4.00 Getaway Presents Antarctica. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) A surfer suffers a serious fin chop. Will attempts to run for 48 hours with no sleep. 7.00 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Chinese Taipei. 10.15 MOVIE: Kate & Leopold. (2001, PGhls, R) A New York City advertising executive meets a man who has been mysteriously transported from the 19th century. Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman. 12.45 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A head-on collision leaves a driver trapped. 1.45 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) An 81-yearold falls off his mobility scooter. 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 Fashionista. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. (Premiere) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Clapton. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Kev Carmody. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 12.20am The X-Files. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

10.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Keith Richards. (Madl, R) Takes a look at Keith Richards.

11.35 MOVIE: Truth. (2015, Ml, R) Cate Blanchett.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

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, December 8

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (Final) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now.

8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml)

8.40 Love Me. (Ml) The family attends Christine’s funeral.

9.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG, R)

9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (PG, R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Eco Show. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30

Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. (R) 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.25 The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Great Stink Of 1858. (PG) Presented by Dr Xand van Tulleken. 9.20 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: Northern England. (PGa, R) Jonathan Ross travels across Britain. 10.15 Curse Of The Ancients: Dark Ages. (PG, R) 11.10 Looby. (Mln, R)

12.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 1.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 2.20 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R) 3.15 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.55 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. 10.00 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.55 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 7.00 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.15 Bluey Minisodes. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Get Santa. (2014, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 2. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Evening session.

10.30 7NEWS Spotlight. (M, R) A look at special forces soldier Heston Russell.

11.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

12.00 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+a, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30

Fishing Australia. 11.00 Surf Boat Tsunami. (PGl) 12.00 GolfBarons. (R) 12.30 Drive TV. 1.00 Innovation Nation. 1.15 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 2.15 The Long Drive For Drought. 2.45 MOVIE: A Christmas Stray. (2021, PGa, R) 4.30 Helloworld. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.30 Key Ingredient. 10.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 11.00 Buy To Build. (R) 11.30 GoRV. (R) 12.00 Pooches At Play. (PGa, R) 12.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tsunami: 20 Years On. (PG) Presented by Ray Martin. 9.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a flamboyant pyrotechnician gets more bang for his buck than he expects.

6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (Premiere, PGa) Looks at the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests Kate Winslet, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome. 9.40 FBI. (Mav) The team tracks down a serial killer after the bodies of multiple women. 10.40 FBI: International. (v) A bus full of American volunteers is hijacked. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Shane Smith Has Questions. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 World’s Most Dangerous Airports. 9.35 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.10 Hoarders. 12.50am The X-Files. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Men’s. Grand Final. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Nanima Common Connection. Replay. 3.00 Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild West. 7.30 Great Lakes Wild. 8.30 Electric Lady Studios: A Hendrix Vision.

6am A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 9.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 11.00 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 1.10pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.55 Living. (2022, PG) 4.50 Stolen Kisses.

10.25 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.

Monday, December 9

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 Mornings. 10.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 11.00 Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PG, R) With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R) 7.00

News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. (R) 8.30 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince: Kingdom Come. (Final, Ma) The story of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 9.30 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 A Life In Ten Pictures. (Mv, R) 12.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. (Final, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

World News.

7.30 Pretty Woman: A Fairytale In Hollywood. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) 10.05 Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax. (Mav, R) 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Mahlv) 1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.20 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R) 4.05 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon I Escaped To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 4.30 The Highland Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Step Outside. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 2. 5.30 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE:

11.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv) A night market takes a twist.

1.00 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30

In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Thunderbirds. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway Presents Antarctica. Noon MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 1.40 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Comes A Horseman. (1978, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.15 MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Fashion Show Movie. (2022) 7.30 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Geelong United v Adelaide Lightning. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 4.00 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 10.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Pine Valley. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v India. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Evening session.

10.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Cassandra’s childhood friend investigates. 11.30 Armed And Dangerous: Stickups. (Mav, R) 12.45 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, 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 Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Murder Without Motive. (Mlv, R) A look at the murder of Kim Meredith.

9.40 A Killer Makes A Call: Terry. (Mav) A look at the case of Mark Terry.

10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) 11.30 First On Scene. (Mad) 11.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.50 GolfBarons. (R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. 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. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGa) Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mals) Harry’s career is on the line after a spectacular indiscretion at his workplace.

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 Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.45 Munchies Guide To Las Vegas. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 9.20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.50 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.20 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012) 9.00 Living. (2022, PG) 10.55 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 12.55pm Another World. (2021, M, French) 2.40 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 4.20 Binti. (2019,

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 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005, M)

Tuesday, December 10

ABC (2)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Headliners. (PG)

8.55 Solar System With Brian Cox: Ice Worlds. A look at the solar system’s frozen worlds.

9.55 Believing In Australia. (PGa, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Final, Ma, R) 12.20 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Final, PG, R) 1.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 2.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 2.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGn) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: West Runton To Burnham Market.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Bear Grylls. Bear Grylls explores his roots.

9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Norway’s Bergen Railway. (R) A look at Norway’s Bergen Railway.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv)

12.55 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R) 2.50 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.40 Fantastical

Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Deadly 60. 8.50 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.50 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Cane Candidate. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v India. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Evening session.

10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A relationship gets wrangled on the roadside.

11.00 Highway Cops. (PGl)

A driver meets police head-on.

11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.30 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

1.30 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Left Off

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: How To Fall In Love By Christmas. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

6.00 9News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. Tips and ideas for the festive season. 8.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrities include Nicole Kidman. 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 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 9.20 Hoarders. 11.00 Two Weeks To Live. Midnight Penissimo. 1.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.50 Late Programs.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) Australians go on a holiday in Finland.

8.40 The Grand Tour. (Ml) The hosts head to the Port of Rotterdam in Holland, where they debate the most affordable roadster.

10.00 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG, R)

The crew overhauls a ’39 Chrysler Royal.

11.00 Transplant. (MA15+m)

11.50 Prison. (MA15+al, R)

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

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 1. Finals. From Hungary. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dales For Sale. 3.05 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 1. Heats. 10.30 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 1am Late Programs.

6am RBG.

Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.30 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 10.15 La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.50 Aftersun. (2022, M) 1.40pm The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012) 3.40 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 5.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 7.30 Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 9.30 Corsage. (2022, M) 11.40 Late Programs. 5.55am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.00 Moko. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.15 Harlem Globetrotters. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. 7.30 Piri’s Tiki Tour. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Cousins. (2021, M) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 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 Love Island Australia. 9.55 MOVIE: Stick It. (2006, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Farm. 2.00 Mega Mechanics. 3.00 Billy The

Wednesday, December 11

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Final, Ma, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (Final) 1.35 To Be Advised. 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road. (R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

(PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 Question Everything. (Final) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran. 9.05 QI. (Mls) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

9.35 The Cleaner. (Mdl, R)

10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 12.55 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 1.40 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (Final, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost For Words. (PG, R) 3.00 Dishing It Up. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGln) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 IKEA: How Do They Really Do It? (Ml, R) Takes a look at IKEA. 8.30 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. (PG, R) Looks at the history of defunct airline Pan Am.

9.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v) Harper learns an impossible truth.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Maxima. (Mls) 11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R) 3.45 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (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. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Doctor Who. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Horrible Histories. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Leave No Trace. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.55 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.00 Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 11.45 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 1.55pm RBG. (2018, PG) 3.45 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 7.30 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 9.55 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 11.55 Emily. (2022, M) 2.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Moko. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sweet Navidad. (2021, PGa) Camila Banus, Mark Hapka. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 3. From the WACA, Perth. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 3. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. (Return) A deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.15 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) Harry investigates a spate of drownings.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sincerely Truly Christmas. (2023, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 11.30 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Platypus Emergency. (PGam) 8.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.

9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl) Guy heads to Barbados.

10.40 Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG)

11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 2. Finals. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dales For Sale. 3.05 MOVIE: The Ship That Died Of Shame. (1955, PG) 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 2. Heats. 9.45 MOVIE: Moonraker. (1979, PG) 12.15am Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. (Final, PGa) A mum pitches her solution to untangling kids’ hair. A doctor reveals his invention for men’s health.

8.40 NCIS. (Mv)

9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

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

12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Vegan Vigilantes. 2.25 Queer Sports. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (93) 7MATE (74) Locally grown produce, delicious foods, vintage & artisan products, captivating music and art

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 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 Love Island Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Desert Collectors. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 3. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Code Red. 11.30 Late Programs.

Dust suppression regression

I too have been impacted by the rather staggering increase in dust suppression for our little road (Dust suppression hike “doesn’t pass the pub test’, The News 26/11/24).

The council tells us that the new contractor would be “better for our community in terms of cost-effectiveness, sustainability and level of service”. I suggest those at council who made this decision should consult a dictionary to look up the meaning of “cost-effectiveness”.

I was not aware of any concerns over the old contractor, but if the new contractor was responsible for the recent regrading of our street the council clearly needs to keep a closer eye on what the new contractor is doing as the grading was a fairly poor effort compared to previous years.

Perhaps our new mayor can ask the council officers to revisit this baffling decision.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Make recycling a win-win

It was pleasing to read that recycling is working well on the Mornington Peninsula via the container deposit scheme (Shire in ‘top ten’ for container returns, The News 26/11/24).

I know many residents will be saving their containers for the grandchildren, but there is another avenue for the refunds. That is to send the money to a charity. Maybe take the grandchildren and show them how they can share some of those 10 cent refunds with those less well off.

I volunteer with Peninsula Transport Assist (PTA), a local charity providing transport to residents of Frankston and the Peninsula who lack transport for whatever reason. We are registered with the CDS, and would appreciate any extra funds raised through this scheme. When trying to deposit to a charity, it is necessary to quote a “Zone ID”. For PTA that ID number is C2000010904. I have found the best option is to ask the workers at the deposit place for help. I go to the Mornington premises in Watt Road and must congratulate the staff there as being very pleasant and helpful.

It seems everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment, and that applies especially to small charities, so please think of us before discarding a refundable container.

Jack Wheeler, Mornington Esso ethane concerns

Regarding Mr. Hudson’s letter on the recent launch of the Esso ethane power station at Hastings (Ethane power, Letters 27/11/2024), I would like to highlight some issues about the project.

The new $200 million ethane power station is expected to operate for only ten years until gas reserves in the Gippsland Basin are predicted to end around 2033 - according to Esso.

Since 1972, the ethane gas has been transported via a 78km pipeline from Hastings to the Qenos (formerly Union Carbide) plastics facility at Altona.

(Over 3000 people protested against the new BHP-Esso ethane pipeline at Mordialloc beach in 1972 due to environmental risks but that is another story!)

The ethane gas was not burned, or ‘flared’, every day at Hastings as Qenos has always taken the volumes of ethane that Esso could supply.

Flaring may continue at Long Island Point in the future if the new gas turbines receive an excessive amount of ethane.

Due to rising gas prices, Qenos has recently entered voluntary administration and the plastics plant will close in 2025.

One issue is that the air pollutants that were emitted by Qenos in Altona will now be brought to the Mornington Peninsula.

Esso predicts that the new ethane gas turbines will emit up to 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

This is just under the 200,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum required for an environmental effects statement (EES) which was requested by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The other issue is excessive noise from the new ethane gas turbines.

EPA Victoria has recently amended Esso’s development licence for the ethane power station to allow Esso to identify the cause of tonal noise and rectify the problem.

Residents concerned about air or noise pollution from the Esso ethane power station should contact EPA Victoria on 1300 372 842.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Neglect

Why is it that an air of utter neglect hangs over the roadsides of Rosebud and surrounding areas and dead grass and weeds seem to be the order of the day.

And then we have McCrae foreshore which seems to be covered in some sort of invasive vine, but at least it covers the dead and dying trees.

Why not some flowering plants on roadsides and roundabouts. A little bit of care and attention can go a long way.

And it might be better spent than employing yet another overpaid (and useless) CEO.

I thought we were meant to be a tourist Mecca and an attractive area. I was wrong …. so very wrong.

John Shorter, McCrae

Cliff road deterioration

As noted over past two years, the cliff road (Esplanade) skirting Mt Martha continues to be neglected.

Foot traffic and dodgy parking has hammered the remaining vegetation, leaving one section adjacent to Deacon Drive with the erosion now touching the bitumen .

The subsidence at the foot of Hearn Road appears to have sunk still further.

It does raise the questions. Have any local counsel members ever actually driven this road? And if so, were they blindfolded at the time?

David Martin, Mt Martha

Rise in Trumpism

Trumpism is insidiously finding its way into Australian politics. The rising support for far-right parties worldwide is rooted in a deep-

seated disillusionment with traditional political systems and media.

Factors such as economic uncertainty, concerns about national identity, and widespread distrust in mainstream institutions are among the drivers of this shift.

As more people feel left out or ignored by established parties, they become more receptive to the emotive messaging employed by farright groups, who often position themselves as anti-establishment champions of the neglected masses, promising bold action to “make everything great again”.

In Australia polling shows that over 25% would back Trump if given the choice. This mirrors trends in Europe, where far-right parties have gained traction across numerous EU member states including The German AfD’s and the National Rally’s success in France. The results of the EU parliamentary elections have moved in the same direction.

A significant part of the problem lies in the erosion of public trust. According to recent data, only 34% of Australians trust political parties.

With such low confidence in traditional institutions, people are seeking alternatives they believe will address their frustrations more effectively. This trend has led to a “reluctance to act” by mainstream parties as they adopt safe positions to avoid upsetting any constituents, only fueling the perception that the political establishment serves its own and lobbyist’s interests rather than the public’s.

To counter this shift, I believe Australia needs a stronger presence of independents in parliament to represent diverse voices, insist on evidence based policy making and initiate action on the many community concerns the existing “political duopoly” is avoiding.

Independents offer a pathway for those disillusioned with traditional options, countering the trend toward extremism by giving voters more choices that reflect their values and concerns.

Gerard Heijden, Rye

Candidate wait

After months of excruciating teasers, finally, there is a Flinders candidate. I look forward to knowing who it is.

Of course, I would know immediately if I bought a ticket to the launch (I4F choose candidate, The News 27/11/24). Thankfully, The News will be there for the photo call. And then all we do is wait for the paper to hit the streets before knowing who has been chosen.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Where’s Zoe?

I write to concur with Ross Hudson of Mount Martha who implied that Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie has been virtually invisible to the people of her electorate until she popped up last week seemingly promoting gas at a time when the existence of life on earth is threatened by fossil fuel expansion (Ethane-generated power facility opens in Hastings, The News 20/11/24).

It would be interesting to know much more of Zoe’s activities over the last three yearswhat policy development committees she may have been involved in - perhaps one contemplating a nuclear power plant in Western

Port? Or a committee investigating aged care services and homelessness on the peninsula?

And I would certainly like to know whether she will front up to candidate forums before the forthcoming election, which I gather she failed to do before the 2022 election? Or will she just rely on Liberal Party advertising to get over the line rather than agreeing to answer policy questions in person at properly constituted candidate forums?

Peter Monie, Flinders

Cultural change

Interesting to see the new mayor, Cr Anthony Marsh, talk about the shift in direction of the Council (New mayor flags ‘cutural change’, The News 26/11/24).

I note that one area of structural change that the mayor ignores is that there is a huge step backwards in having only two women councillors.

This means that the councillors must take special care to consult with the 51.7% of the Mornington Peninsula who are female when making decisions about the structural changes that the Mayor thinks are necessary.

It will also be important that those of us who make up the 51.7% work to hold the new councillors accountable.

Marg D’Arcy,

Rye

Protests continue

So, Frankston police are protesting for their wage and conditions dispute with the command of the Victoria Police. Command will have to payout around $800m to meet the demands of the police association who firstly agreed to improved conditions, but they were rejected by members.

The command are under stress to pay for existing services and keep stations open and no longer while not guaranteed the required budget increases.

The bottom line is that the state government cannot pluck another billion dollars out of the air as they did for the nurses and therefore the police association needs to go to Fairwork Australia to get the umpires decision.

Frankston is becoming a protest city with environmentalist protesting, protests against highrise developments and teachers from Chisolm protesting not enough teachers are being hired to fill the shortage of teaches.

Frankston institutions are becoming increasing unhappy with the Labor governments.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Thank you

Thank you to my friend Barb and to other people that came to assist when I collapsed outside Centro late Monday afternoon (25 November). Thanks also to the ambulance teams that took care of me.

Sue McKay, Mornington

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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Kananook Tennis Club have vacancies.Come along and enjoy social tennis! All standards! Everyone welcome! Racquets are available. Times of play: Thursday 9-30am-noon. Saturday 12-30pm-5.00pm. Please call: 0450 290 064. Check out our website!

Cake Decorators Association Of Victoria - Frankston Branch. Learn more about cake decorating! Join us at one of our workshops or demonstration days. We meet every second month on the first Saturday of that month. Further details: www.facebook.com/ FrankstonCDAV email: frankstoncdav@gmail.com

Seaford Probus Club.

Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eric Bell Reserve Pavillion, Forest Drive, Frankston North. New members welcome.

Contact: Carolyn McLennan: 0450 158 149 Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Inc

Please join us for fun & friendship. We’re open Monday-Friday with various activities which include: RummyKing, Indoor bowls, Bingo, Cards (500 & Canasta) plus more. Please ring our office 03 9785 1621 for more information.

Frankston Friendship Club

Enjoy a cuppa and make new friends! Monthly meetings and monthly bus outings, (at your own cost.) Meet at the Xavier Centre, Davey Street Frankston on the first Wednesday in the month. Contact Suzy: 0419 367 778.

Frankston Food Swap

DECEMBER

Frankston CDAV - Sat Dec 7 Come join us for our end of year Christmas celebration. Bring along your donation Christmas cakes and non-perishables for the Community Support Frankston. Book via email frankstoncdav@gmail.com or call Christine on 0415 549 672.

Trouble with someone’s drinking?

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone else. Al-Anon could help. The Al-Anon family groups Mornington Spiritual Concept Meeting, every Sunday 10am to 11.30am, Benton’s Square Community Centre. 1300 252 666. www.al-anon.org.au

Fit over 60 runs 9.30am each Mon & Wed at the Scout Hall in Bentley Place, Frankston. $10 per class. Classes are designed by a qualified instructor to improve your fitness and increase your strength. Enquiries to 0403 021 868.

Belvedere Park Tennis Club invites you to enjoy social tennis every Monday evening from 6.00 pm (under lights). Beginners welcome. First visit FREE. Tennis racquets available. 104 East Road, Seaford. Ph: 0425 859 963 or just arrive.

Langwarrin Ladies Probus Meet monthly at the Community Hall in Cranbourne Road – a change of venue, next to the Men’s Shed – 1st Thursday of each month 10.00 am till 12.00 pm. Many other activities. Phone 8759 3887 for further information.

Coffee and Company

Free, with friendly people, in a lovely space. Bring your knitting, your lunch, or a friend. Explore the op shop! Wednesdays: 10-12.30-ish. At Frankston Church of Christ, 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston. Contact: Fran: 0425 740 075

Real Men Sing!!! If you’re a bloke and want to sing, why not join the The Phoenix Harmony Chorus which rehearses each Thursday night at 7.30. Four part barbershop harmony chorus, all ages welcome. Contact Ian on 0414 997 330.

Friendly Cards Club

Every Wednesday 7.20pm - 10.30pm. Social 500 cards game. Cost $6 heaps of fun. Frankston North Community Centre. 26 Mahogany Ave, Frankston North. All welcome

Frankston Taiko (Japanese) Drumming

Frankston’s sister city organisation has formed a community Taiko Drumming group and welcomes new members. Experience the fun, enjoyment and energy that is Japanese taiko drumming. For details contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankston.susono@gmail.com

2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm. Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston 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

Peninsula Transport Assist

Want to volunteer, but also want flexibility? Drive your own car and assist those in our community. Bus drivers also needed for 12- and 24-seater buses. To contact P.T.A: phone: 9708 8241, email info@peninsulatransportassist.org or website: www.peninsulatransportassist.org

Free Digital Literacy Classes at Frankston Library. Frankston City Libraries is committed to building online safety. Learn new skills or dive into interesting topics, with our free, in-person sessions. May’s sessions include Facebook, scams, and smart home technology. https://library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-Connection/ Be-Connected

Open Mic At The Green 3rd Thursday each month. Come along for a great night’s entertainment either as a performer or an audience member. Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St, Frankston South. Doors Open 6.30pm. Enquiries Wayne: 0407 063 223

Photographic Club

Looking to take up or improve your photography?

The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au

Frankston & District Stamp Club

Not sure what to do with your stamp collection?

Come along to our friendly monthly meetingsevery 3rd Thursday - in Carrum Downs. To find out more, Phone Mike 03 8774 1013

Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club

Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs. Contact: Annette 0428 992 928

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au

Frankston Stroke Support Group

Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year.

Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Southern Sounds Chorus

Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

Primary and Secondary string, wind or brass instrumental students welcome to join us! Rehearsals are held Wednesdays 5.45pm6.45pm at Ebdale Community Centre,Frankston. Performance opportunities include concerts with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra! Details at www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au

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.

Join the fun! Volunteer at a Family Life Opp Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer

McClelland Spinners and Weavers

Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.

The Voices of Frankston Choir are back singing every Wednesday morning at 10.30am. We meet at the Uniting Church High St Frankston. Everyone is welcome. Contact Trudi 0406 678 261 for further information.

Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm. Chris: 0400 614 065

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club 16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au

Table Tennis for Everyone! We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788

Frankston Masters Athletics Club

Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472

Try Croquet

Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340

Frankston Hockey Club is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.

Dog Lovers Walking Group

Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475

Civic Fathers and the Outraged “John Citizen”

Compiled by Cameron McCullough ON Friday next, the civic fathers will again sit around the council table in solemn conclave, as of yore, at the usual – the very ordinary – monthly meeting.

What the old and tired rep resentatives have accomplished in the past on behalf of the ratepayers as a whole, is, perhaps, too insignificant to necessitate the services of a brass band being brought into prominence to herald the deeds of the would be heroes.

An organ, sounding forth, with reverberating chords of despair, the “Dead March” would be infinitely more appropriate.

In days bygone, the policy of the council would appear to have been based on the principles of retrogression and total ineptitude, while the mascot of the party machine attributes has been a kookaburra.

When, upon certain occasion, “John Citizen” has deemed it to be propitious to grace the chamber of strange happenings at the monthly sittings, presumably in imaginative vision, he has watched the laughing jackass jumping to and fro among its favourites who endeavoured to propound wisdom and display the keenness of perception and foresight in regard to municipal affairs, moreover, when they failed signally to reveal such essential qualifications, the wily bird has chuckled in evident enjoyment of the influence of irresponsible hilarity manifested by the victims of selection.

Truly, the monthly meetings of the council provide ample scope for the pen of Gilbertian genius.

‘EASE

Nevertheless, the forthcoming sitting, we venture to predict, should transpire to be something quite apart from the mundane order of events.

For example, at the November meeting of the council, Cr. Miles moved:

“That the Shire Secretary prepare a list of sundry creditors for next council day.” This was carried.

At the time it was remarked that the task of so doing would be a difficult one, to which Seaford’s blunt and always out-spoken representative retorted with: “Bunkum!”

It was an emphatic expression and conveyed a lot, and it is possible that Cr. Miles may feel disposed to ventilate his opinions in much stronger terms if the instructions of the resolution have not been carried out when the opportune moment arrives.

There is a possibility that he may yet live to realise how typical is the phrase: “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall not be disappointed.”

Further, it is quite on the cards that, on the other hand, Cr. J. L. Pratt will insist on a special audit being instituted of the respective ridings of the Shire, as suggested at the recent monster indignation meeting of ratepayers.

As previously stated in the columns of “The Standard,” we are inclined to contest the accuracy of the balance sheet for 1923, and if Cr. Pratt takes a firm stand on the vexed question of finance, despite the supercilious attitude of the worthies, who stick like adhesive plaster to the rusty party machine, he will uphold, in a practical degree, the truth of the adage: “Ac-

tions speak louder than words.”

In conclusion, at last Monday night’s meeting of the East Frankston Progress Association, Mr. J. B. Jolly queried anent what action was being taken to follow up the motion of “No Confidence” passed at the aforesaid public meeting of ratepayers, and it was inferred that the council would hear more of the matter.

We endorse the probability of such a fact being recorded at an early date.

In brief, next Friday’s meeting of the civic fathers should prove to be of an interesting nature. “John Citizen” refuses any longer to be kept in ignorance of where his money goes. He recollects only too well the old nursery rhyme: Pop! Goes the Weasel! ***

Personal

Mr. and Mrs. Randall, of Frankston, leave on Monday next for six weeks holiday in Sydney.

Among the visitors to Frankston last weekend, was Miss D. Fulton, who recently left the district for Tunstall. Miss Fulton was the guest of Miss Purves, Nolan street.

Mr. and Mrs. Holman have returned to Frankston, after three weeks’ holiday spent in various parts of the State. Mr. Holman resumed duty as manager of the National Bank on Monday. ***

The Baxter Crossing Smash – Suits Against Railways – £6100 Claimed

As a sequel to the collision between a train and a motor lorry, which occurred at the Baxter level crossing on the night of April 28, 1924, when Alfred Ernest Field met with a tragic death, and John Thomas Twyford, orchardist of Somerville, who was

travelling in the same lorry with the deceased Field, had a miraculous escape from sustaining fatal injuries, two claims for damages, totalling £6100, were made against the Railways Commissioners in the County Court yesterday.

A sum of £4000 was claimed by the Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Ltd., as administrators of the estate of Alfred Ernest Field.

In addition, the company claimed £600 damages for the loss of the motor lorry.

The second claim was that of John Thomas Twyford, aforesaid, who sued for £1500 in respect of injuries sustained.

The two claims were’ heard together by Judge Moule and a special jury of six.

Mr. L. Walker, instructed by Cook & McCallum, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Messrs. L. B. Cussen and E. Gorman, instructed by the Crown Solicitor, represented the Commissioners.

The particulars of the alleged negligence on the part of defendants were: That the train was travelling with tender in front of the engine; no lights or not sufficient lights were carried on the tender; the driver and fireman did not keep a proper look out when approaching the crossing; the train was travelling at an excessive speed; no whistle was blown when the train was approaching the crossing; that by reason of the angle at which the line intersects the road, the crossing is highly dangerous, and the defendants failed to install a warning beacon, light, or bell, and failed to maintain

gates and a gatekeeper; defendants permitted a mound of earth with a fence on top, to remain near the crossing in such a position that a view of an approaching train would be obscured.

Mr. Cussen said the defences were: Denial of negligence; that Field and Twyford voluntarily took the risk and were guilty of contributory negligence in that they approached the crossing with no proper light on the lorry, failed to keep a proper look out, and failed to take proper precautions to avoid the collision. It was also alleged that Twyford advised the late Field to pay no attention or to keep no lookout for the approach of the train, by telling him that he need not expect the train at the time.

Mr. Twyford, who walked with a stick, was given a seat in the body of the court. He said he left his orchard in a lorry loaded with fruit about 6pm on April 28. He had engaged Field to take his fruit to the market.

He heard no train whistle, nor was there anything to suggest the approach of the train.

Dr. David Bickart stated that when he saw Twyford, the man had a fractured left thigh, a badly cut head, bruises, and lacerations all over his body, and badly bruised and pummeled buttock. At the time he did not think that Twyford would live. A few days after the accident Twyford had an apoplectic seizure. He was not now in a position to take an active part in the working of his orchard. The case is proceeding.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 3 & 5 Dec 1924

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Finding connection during the holiday season

THE holiday season is often seen as a time of celebration and togetherness, yet for many, it can magnify feelings of loneliness and isolation. The pressure to feel joyful can intensify these emotions, making it even harder to connect. However, meaningful connections may be closer than you think. While this season may be a challenge, it also presents an opportunity to look ahead to the new year—setting the stage for positive changes that can enhance your wellbeing and create lasting fulfillment.

Local Connections for Better Wellbeing

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is a free, community-based service designed to support your mental health and wellbeing whenever you need it. By providing easy access to local resources and programs, this service acts as a welcoming front door to support for adults over 26 years of age experiencing mental health challenges, including feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Discover Meaningful Local Connections

The Local Connections program within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston focuses on helping you build sustainable, meaningful connections. A dedicated LinC Worker will work alongside you to understand your interests and what matters most to you. Together, you’ll explore local activities such as:

• Arts and Creative Workshops

• Outdoor Adventures

• Volunteering Opportunities

• Conversation and Support Groups

• Cooking, Gardening, and Carpentry Classes

Tailored Support for Every Journey

Your journey is unique, and so is the support you’ll receive. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, learn a new skill, or simply feel more connected to your community, LinC Workers are here to help. They’ll guide you toward activities that align with your interests

and personal goals, empowering you to build connections that last beyond the holiday season. Take the First Step Toward Connection

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relationships and find a true sense of belonging. Reach out today and discover how connection can transform your wellbeing.

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You can easily connect with us by visiting the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston at: Ground Floor, 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC 3199 or call us at 1800 000 525.

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Paralympic legend, Hollywood A-lister join Vic PGA

THREE-TIME Paralympic gold medallist and 2022 Australian of the Year

Dylan Alcott will make his Victorian PGA Championship debut alongside a Hollywood A-lister and a host of sporting greats.

Teeing off at Moonah Links Resort on Thursday, December 5, the Vic PGA is played in a pro-am format, with golf-obsessed celebrities lining up against the best and brightest of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.

Fresh off his rookie season on the DP World Tour and a fifth-place finish at the BMW Australian PGA Championship, defending champion David Micheluzzi returns, two-time winner this season Jack Buchanan and Queensland PGA winner Phoenix Campbell.

Amongst the famous faces who will share the fairways are Alcott, acclaimed American actor Michael Pena, AFL legends Dermot Brereton and Brendon Fevola, NRL superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen and horse racing identity and former jockey with 15 Group 1 wins, Simon Marshall.

Alcott’s golf obsession is a relatively new one.

A winner of 15 wheelchair tennis Grand Slam singles titles, Alcott first posted to Instagram in May last year that golf was his new sport and then went viral in June with a blistered tee shot at a driving range.

He is already familiar with the Open Course at Moonah Links having played the course in November and will bring his infectious enthusiasm and passion back to the Mornington Peninsula.

Another who balances his day job with a love of golf is Pena.

Introduced to the game by none other than Hollywood royalty Jack Lemmon and James Garner while filing “My Fellow Americans” in 1995, Pena is in Melbourne shooting upcoming series “All Her Fault” and sees parallels between acting and golf.

“It’s the steps,” Pena told USGA’s Golf Journal. “Are you able to stay with something and figure it out for yourself?

“In a way, that mirrors acting, where you have to find your own way.

“You need to keep at it until you make that discovery.”

To be played across both the Open and Legends courses at Moonah Links, the Vic PGA has also drawn familiar faces within the professionals contesting the $250,000 in prize money.

Marcus Fraser is a three-time winner in Europe, David McKenzie has made 131 starts on the PGA Tour Champions and Zach Murray is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

Play begins on Thursday morning and entry is free all four days for spectators.

LAST year’s winner David Micheluzzi. Picture: Supplied

Tooradin dominates Delacombe Park

By Brodie Cowburn WOMENS DIV ONE

A BRILLIANT knock by Aimee Melford was the highlight of Tooradin’s dominant win over Delacombe Park on Sunday.

Tooradin hosted the one-day match at Rutter Park Recreation Reserve. The home side batted first, and were ruthless.

Mellford opened and ran riot. She smashed 90 runs from 47 deliveries, including 12 fours. By the time she was dismissed by Melissa Newham, the damage had been done.

Tooradin went on to score 5/203 from their 30 overs.

Delacombe Park managed to score just 9/70 in reply. Trish Hawkins dug in to score 38 runs, but she didn’t get much help from her batting partners.

Balnarring also scored a decisive victory on Sunday. They got the better of Seaford Tigers at

Belvedere Reserve.

Seaford Tigers batted first last weekend. They scored 8/75 from their 30 overs - Kellie Campbell top scored with 22 runs.

Balnarring chased down their target in just seven overs without losing a wicket. Diane King scored an unbeaten 46, and Jemma Reynolds finished not out on 23. King hit three fours and four sixes.

Somerville batted well to chase down Carrum Downs’ total of 120 last weekend.

Carrum Downs’ final total of 120 came thanks to big efforts from Shannon Hornibrook and Lauren Richards, who scored 46 and 41 respectively.

Somerville proved up to the task. They chased down their target in 22 overs.

Lara Brittain top scored for Somerville with 40 runs from 57 deliveries. Marlee Black scored 16 runs from 11 balls late in the game to help seal the win.

The Mornington Pirates took-on the division leaders Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers only for the Tigers to get in early with two runs before the heavens opened up in the 4th innings finishing the game at 2-0. Mornington 2nds were chasing the Tigers all match finally going down 3-9 in a entertaining game. Next match is this Sunday 8th Dec at CB Wilson Reserve against the Blackburn Orioles starting at 4.00pm and the 2nds at 1.30pm. All welcome.

Pictures: Craig Barrett

Thursday Twilight Series Race "Sail 4 Stroke" on 28 November has become an annual event at the Mornington Yacht Club. The event is to raise awareness & funds for the Stroke Foundation. Jessica Watson was guest speaker for the members who packed the rooms after the Twilight sail where a 26 strong fleet completed the course in a stiffening breeze. Picture: Alan Dillon

On Saturday night (30 November) the Peninsula Surfriders held their Presentation Night for 2024. In the clubs 50th year of competing on the Mornington Peninsula, it was the brother/sister combo of Sara (left) and Lucas Hickson (above) that took out the Womens and Mens OPEN Champions categories.

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Diaz facing huge Pines rebuild

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

NEW Frankston Pines president Liz Diaz is under no illusions about the enormity of the task ahead.

After slumping to a second successive relegation the Monterey Reserve club has now lost its entire executive plus senior coach Donn Delaney and is bracing for a player exodus.

But it’s not just a personnel shake-up that confronts Diaz.

“We’re not in a great place financially and I think everyone knows that,” she said.

“Others might want to sugar-coat it but I prefer transparency.

“We’re starting from the bottom of the hill.”

It’s believed that the debt is close to $30,000, a far cry from the near $80,000 which confronted Pines at the start of the year.

Pines has schemes of repayment in place with Football Victoria and the local council – the club’s two main creditors – and FV is fully aware of the situation in which the club finds itself.

“We’ve been working in the past couple of months on sorting out a plan and we’ve established a good relationship with FV,” Diaz added.

“Greg Hurvitz (FV’s metro development co-ordinator) has been a huge help to us and while we’ve dug a hole for ourselves it’s nowhere near as big as it was a few years ago.

“I think it’s long overdue for Pines to climb out of this hole and I genuinely believe we’re the people to do it.”

It became clear in the past few weeks that a new committee would be needed as Lee Davies (president), Nathalie Maira (vice president), Satish Maniam (secretary), Vimlesh Chetty (treasurer) and Kameshwan Naicker (assistant secretary and all abilities co-cordinator) would not be standing for re-election.

Last week Diaz and a handful of others took a leap of faith and filled most of these positions.

The new vice-president is Juan Noguera, the treasurer is Sarah Silberer, Tanya Wood is the club secretary and the venue managers are Kirby and Nicholas Dennington.

Diaz has made a rapid transition from club physio to president in two years and this season coached the under-9 girls team.

“From the minute I stepped into the Pines I could see a big future for the place.

“I’ve been in leadership groups pretty much my whole career and I felt it was something I wanted to take on.

“I know it’s a big challenge but some-

thing called me over to the Pines and I really feel I can help them build.”

Diaz works as an export sales coordinator in the dairy industry and runs her own small business from Cranbourne West.

She sees herself as a people person but her communication and administrative skills couldn’t sway Delaney who chose not to work under the new administration.

On 15 November Pines used its facebook page to announce that Delaney had agreed to take on head coaching responsibilities for 2025.

The post mentioned Delaney’s “longterm plan” but six days later he resigned.

“The past president and Tanya the new secretary both attempted to get him in for a chat but he wasn’t up for it.

“We understand that he probably had other expectations.

“We are realistic about players not wanting to stay now.

“A lot of them don’t want to play in State 4.”

Delaney was invited to comment for this story but did not respond.

Outgoing president Davies and his vice-president Maira did respond when asked about their departures.

Davies increasingly found himself acting as a mediator of personality clashes rather than “doing what presidents should concentrate on doing.”

“It was very frustrating and I think the time was right to hand over the responsibility to new people in fact maybe this is exactly what the club needs,” he said.

Keeping the club going has been an achievement in itself but Davies points to the development of junior and all abilities programs as two of his proudest achievements.

“And bringing together different

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communities – the Fijians and South Americans.”

Maira is widely acknowledged as the hardest working member of the previous administration but that workload proved her undoing.

“To be honest there was no support within the committee,” she said.

“I did all the team management with the seniors, the reserves and the kids and I stepped in for the treasurer and when anyone else wasn’t available.

“It was just too much – it was seven days a week.”

In other State 4 news former Seaford United, Frankston Pines and Mornington goalkeeper Ryan Ramsden is training at Baxter but senior coach Hayden Taylor’s main target – striker David Stirton from Mornington – has decided to hang up his boots.

“I’ve told Hayden (Taylor) I’m not going to go to Baxter,” Stirton said.

“I can’t keep up with the injuries and my heart’s just not in it as much anymore.

“But I won’t be out of the game for long as I plan to get my badges and start my coaching journey.”

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost its opening pre-season friendly 2-0 to NPL powerhouse South Melbourne at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday.

The game was reduced to 30-minute halves due to weather conditions and Lucas Portelli should have opened the scoring in the first half but South’s keeper made an excellent save.

New signings Cooper Legrand, Kosta Apostolopoulos and Tosan Popo looked good in their first appearance for Langwarrin.

At half-time Langy gaffer Jamie Skelly replaced the entire side with players from the under-23s and under-19s and the youngsters acquitted themselves

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well against a strong South line-up.

Cain Vickery had Langy’s best chance but was denied by the South keeper.

Langy’s remaining senior players completed a conditioning session on the Lakeside running track and played in last night’s friendly at Lawton Park against a visiting squad from the UK.

Skye United lost 3-1 to Chelsea at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve last Thursday night.

Chelsea’s goals came from a triallist, Michael Wright and Christian Murray.

Skye used 22 players with only six from last season’s senior squad.

Somerville’s top scorer Marcus Anastasiou turned out for Skye.

Chelsea boss Gus Macleod was pleased with the hit-out.

“It looks like we’re in better shape than we were at the same time last year but we’ll see,” Macleod said.

UK goalkeeper Liam Harris was between the uprights for Chelsea and the coaching staff are raving about him.

“He’s absolutely unreal and I’ve not seen anything like this at this level for a long time,” Chelsea team manager Kieren Harbis said.

In State 1 news Rhys Craigie has decided to stay at Mornington.

The Scottish midfielder had been training at Lawton Park but Langwarrin has filled its visa player quota and Craigie’s permanent residency is unlikely to be through in time for next season.

Italian goalkeeper Guido Guerrieri is training with Mornington.

The 28-year-old last played for Fano in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football.

He made his professional debut in Serie B for Trapani in 2016 and the following year joined Lazio.

He only made one first-team appear-

ance and in September 2020 penned a two-year deal with Salernitana. That contract was terminated by mutual consent in February 2022 and the following day he signed for Bulgarian club Tsarko Selo.

Guerrieri returned to Italy in August 2022 and joined AS Sambenedettese before switching to Fano the following year.

In other news it hasn’t taken long for Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor to rejoin coaching ranks with last week’s surprise announcement that he had been appointed to the top job at Casey Comets.

Taylor’s CV includes stints at Seaford United, Bentleigh Greens, Westgate, Frankston Pines, Langwarrin, Beaumaris and Baxter. Comets struggled last season and eventually were relegated from State 1 South-East.

They had a topsy turvy season both and off the pitch with financial problems causing coaches in different club programs to leave.

But that hasn’t fazed Taylor who has taken on the role of trouble shooter before.

“I was quite happy playing golf and recharging the batteries after a hectic few seasons and to be honest the contact from Casey came out of the blue,” he said.

“I had a very productive meeting with Dawn Stone and Dougie Williams last Tuesday which convinced me to take on the job.

“The on-field position of the club is very similar to that of Pines in 2019 when i took on that role.

“The club had been relegated and the majority of the senior squad were pursuing opportunities elsewhere.

“I was able to turn things around quite quickly with some quality signings and we became very competitive very quickly.

“I’m hoping we can do the same at Comets.

“I’m aiming to give talented young players the opportunity to test themselves in senior football at State 2 level, while building a spine of quality experienced players.”

Tom Hawkins will be Taylor’s senior assistant following his retirement from playing and the club will announce the reserves coach soon.

Here are this week’s friendlies: Saturday, 2.30pm

Langwarrin v Dandenong City, Lawton Park

Sunday 1pm

Skye Utd v Bayside Argonauts, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve

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