Frankston Times 3rd September 2024 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

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History of Frankston School: The First School

ON early settlement of ‘Frankston Village’ there was no state system and the churches took the initiative and established schools where settlements were established. With this came the first school in Frankston in 1855, which is believed to have been a nondenominational school. Once Victoria became a separate colony in 1851, existing schools were registered. The Frankston Church School became Registered School No. 254, which was later struck off the Roll of Registered Schools.

As State Schools were established following the 1872 Act of Parliament establishing the Education Department of Victoria, local residents petitioned for a local school, with the outcome resulting in a school site being developed, with a frontage of 132 yards to Davey Street and of 110 yards to Baxter Street. The school site was gazetted on 21 November 1873, the school building being completed in October 1874, and the school, Frankston 1464, opened on 1st November 1874.

Frankston Primary School opened with an enrolment of 45 pupils.

Originally the school was enclosed by a post and rail fence and was surrounded by trees and scrub. Later a picket fence was erected along Davey Street frontage. The school ground itself was flat on the side nearest Davey Street and the original school was built on this level area. Further back towards Park Street, the ground sloped fairy steeply down but levelled back out again approaching the back fence. Where Beauty Park is situated, was an extensive spring-fed swamp with an island in the middle of it. Later the swamp was drained, filled with soil and Beauty Park established. In the early days of the school, believed to be between 1874 and 1890, two rows of pine trees were planted right around and inside the school boundary fence. Between 1917 and 1928, rows of cypress trees were planted along the Davey Street and Baxter Street frontages. These trees were first trimmed into hedges, but were later left untrimmed and allowed to grow to

full capacity. These trees are still standing and certainly give Frankston Primary School the frontage and character that the school is wellknown for.

In the early days, many children rode to school on ponies, coming from long distances away from the school. Ponies were tethered to rings along the fence.

History tells us that student enrolment at Frankston Primary School continued to grow over many years, with known enrolment growing to 574 students in 1942; 700 students in 1948 that housed 11 classrooms with 50 pupils in each; and 900 students in 1951 that included 4 classrooms with over 70 students.

Frankston Primary School buildings and grounds works also continued to grow over time, including new buildings, porches, septic tank sewerage system, school crossings, vegetable gardens, internal heating etc.

After 1951 new schools in the Frankston area were developed, resulting in a reduction of the number of students enrolled at Frankston Primary School.

Over time, the full history of Frankston Primary School tells a great story. A story of growth and development, and a story of hardship and rebuild at times. One other important thing is told from the history of Frankston Primary School, and that it is a school that has been built on the passion, commitment, love and care of the people within the Frankston community. A community of people, over time, who have believed in building and developing a school that provides the very best opportunities for the children of Frankston. And will continue to do so.

It is an honour to take a small place in the history, of this magnificent school.

This year our amazing school is celebrating a milestone of 150 years educating our local students - Friday 1st November 2024. We are looking forward to celebrating with our community – to stay abreast of the celebrations, email 1464-FPS150Year@schools.vic.edu.au

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Frankston: A Rich History and a Vibrant Future

FRANKSTON City, a vibrant and dynamic region, is a place where community spirit and natural beauty converge to create a unique and inviting atmosphere. Frankston City, the area embodies a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates both its rich history and its forward-looking vision.

The heart of Frankston City is its stunning coastline, featuring the picturesque Frankston Beach. This beach not only offers a stunning backdrop for residents and visitors but also serves as a hub for recreational activities, from swimming and sunbathing to walking along the scenic foreshore.

The city’s commitment to preserving and enhancing its natural environment is evident in the numerous parks and green spaces that dot the area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and fostering a strong connection to nature.

Frankston is also known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene. The Frankston Arts Centre and local galleries showcase a wide array of artistic expressions, from visual arts to performing arts, contributing to the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Com-

munity events and festivals further amplify this creative spirit, drawing people together and celebrating the diverse talents and traditions of the local population.

The city’s economic vitality is reflected in its growing business sector, with a mix of local enterprises and larger corporations contributing to a thriving economy. This economic diversity supports a range of services and amenities, enhancing the quality of life for residents and making Frankston City an attractive destination for visitors.

Education and innovation are also key pillars of Frankston, with a focus on providing top-notch facilities and opportunities for growth. The presence of educational institutions and training centres underscores the city’s commitment to fostering learning and development.

Overall, Frankston City stands as a testament to a community that values its natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic prosperity. It’s a place where tradition meets modernity, creating a welcoming environment for all who call it home or visit.

Frankston in 1886

Proudly Frankston

I am so proud to represent the suburbs of Carrum Downs, Sandhurst, Seaford and Skye in Frankston City.

This is a wonderful, family-friendly community with beautiful beaches and stretches of ti-tree foreshore and the internationally recognised Edithvale-Seaford wetlands.

We have terrific parklands and playgrounds, coastal walking tracks, quality shopping precincts, great cafes, excellent community centres and sporting clubs and first-rate schools; not to mention great access to the city via the Frankston train line and Eastlink.

There are also hundreds and hundreds of volunteers who give up their time and play such an invaluable role. I am very grateful for their contribution. They make our community better and a much more inclusive place.

I’d love to hear from you if you need any assistance or information.

I am here to help.

Bayside Shoes: Fitting shoes for 40 years

STARTING in the 1980's, Bayside Shoes have supplied and fitted the local community with quality footwear for 40 years. The massive showroom carries all the leading brands and latest styles, including specialised items such as larger sizes and orthotic friendly footwear.

They work in collaboration with podiatrists and shoe manufacturers to properly fit footwear to problem feet, giving customers a comfortable and cost effective shoe solution. Call in to view a great range for all the family with good, old fashioned service.

Mark Young’s Pier Hotel in 1888

Prince of Wales Hotel

The cliffs in Frankston in 1908

Tennis courts in Frankston, 1908

Mornington Road looking towards Olivers Hill, 1908

Hospital sued

Hospital sued over suicides

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

AFTER a suicide attempt in early 2022, Michael Abeling attended Frankston Hospital twice only to be discharged within hours each time. Just two days after his final visit, he was dead.

Abeling’s widow, Rhiannon Abeling, is among one of two families now taking Peninsula Health to court. They allege that their loved ones did not receive appropriate psychiatric treatment at Frankston Hospital prior to their deaths by suicide.

Rhiannon Abeling says her husband

had reached out for help, but did not receive the assistance he required from the hospital. “He wasn’t someone who had a history of this, he wasn’t at the hospital every other week. He hated suicide, but he got really depressed,” she said. After a suicide attempt, Abeling said she “sent him to hospital, but three hours later they said they were sending him home.”

After another incident in the days that followed, Abeling said the hospital asked to see a referral from a doctor before treating him. After handing the hospital the referral letter, she said her husband was seen and sent home again shortly afterwards.

“I sat with him until they could take him to the back, and a couple of hours later I was speaking to the clinician and I explained how in the last two weeks he had stopped going to work, he was broken down, depressed, and not interacting with his children. He was withdrawing from painkillers, and I expressed that I was really concerned. They told me they were going to see him, then ten minutes later I got a call telling me to come pick him up,” Abeling said.

“Later on we got a call from the outreach team, which went four minutes and 58 seconds. They had bad reception. The following day we spoke to a drug

and alcohol worker, and they then made contact with the hospital. I went for a nap and woke up to find my husband dead.”

A statement of claim filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria, seen by The Times, read that Michael Abeling was first admitted to Frankston Hospital on 8 January, 2022, after a drug overdose and was discharged later that day. On 11 January he expressed to his GP he was suicidal and outlined his planned method of dying. He was taken to Frankston Hospital and discharged on the same day again. He died by suicide on 13 January.

The Abelings shared five children together. Rhiannon Abeling says she wants

to see change to prevent other families from suffering.

“Frankston has among the highest rates of suicide, and so does the Mornington Peninsula, and they both fall under the same hospital,” she said. “There needs to be an attitude change. “I don’t want my husband’s death to be senseless.”

Shine Lawyers is leading a lawsuit against Peninsula Health on behalf of Abeling and her children. They are also representing a separate family which alleges that their relative did not receive appropriate treatment before their suicide. Continued page 4

Rhiannon Abeling (pictured) and her children are taking Peninsula Health to court, alleging doctors did not treat her husband Michael appropriately before his death by suicide.

Picture: Gary Sissons

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

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

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

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.

Carrum Downs Senior Citizens Club

Meet every Tuesday at Lyrebird Community Centre, Lyrebird Dr, Carrum Downs.

Contact: Annette 0428 992 928

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

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!

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

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

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

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

Award for arts accessibility

A PROGRAM aimed at offering vulnerable people opportunities in the arts has won the Frankston Arts Centre an award.

The Frankston Art Centre has been awarded the Australian Performing Arts Centre IMPACT Award for its “Arts Access” program. The aim of the program is to “engage vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community”.

Frankston Arts Centre head of programming Heidi Irvine thanked

the people who have helped bring the program to life. She said “the Frankston Arts Centre’s legacy of investment in the accessibility space wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support from Frankston City Council, our dedicated community participants, the disability access and inclusion committee, Frankston arts advisory committee, the entire Frankston Arts Centre team, and incredible artists who have delivered these transformative pro-

grams over the years.”

The award winners were announced at an event in Geelong on 21 August hosted by Performing Arts Connections. PAC Australia executive director Katherine Connor said “we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners who have truly exemplified impact and excellence in their artistic work.”

For more information on the Frankston Arts Centre visit artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home

Struggle to see a psychiatrist

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

NEARLY 30 failed attempts to secure an appointment with a psychiatrist has prompted a carer to call for urgent changes to the healthcare system.

Deanna* cares for a friend living with complex mental health issues in Seaford. She says that they have had 28 referrals for a psychiatrist appointment knocked back over the last five years.

“He has a great mental health doctor, GP, and psychologist that have been working with us but their hands are tied and they can only do so much without a psychiatrist appointment,” she said. “We have had referrals from Melbourne to Queensland to get him an appointment and have been knocked back time and time again. So far we are up to 28 referrals and all 28 have either knocked it back or not answered.”

After five years of frustration, Deanna is now calling for the healthcare system to become more accessible for people who may struggle to afford help.

“I have started working one shift a

week to help with the cost of medication, but it doesn’t go far with rent, bills, and food,” she said. “At times we go without - there is no lavish lifestyle, and at the end of every fortnight there is nothing left to put away to try and save something to put toward an appointment.

“This breaks my heart as I have watched and seen how this mental health system is destroying him and we don’t know where to turn to - all he wants to do is get on the right medication and try and get back to working and living his life. This is not living, this is hell.”

Deanna has written to state and federal MPs to ask for help. Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said the establishment of “Medicare Mental Health Centres” would help connect residents with psychiatrist services.

“The federal government is establishing 61 Medicare Mental Health Centres, where people will be able to walk in and get free help including from a psychiatrist or psychologist,” Belyea said. “The rollout is underway with 26 already operating around Australia.”

*Editor’s note: Last name supplied and withheld by the editor for privacy reasons

FRANKSTON Arts Centre’s Tammy Ryan, Heidi Irvine, and Cath Hedge (L to R). Picture: Supplied

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Law firm probes hospital over deaths

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Shine Lawyers’ Victorian medical law practice leader Daniel Opare said that Michael Abeling’s death is “an indictment on the state of our mental health services.”

“He knew he was struggling so he tried to get help. He did everything he could to stay alive, and we allege those who were supposed to help him failed him when he needed them most,” Opare said. “There clearly needs to be a review of the way patients’ risk of self-harm is being classified. Michael told hospital staff he was suicidal and that he had a plan in place to take his life. I’m at a loss as to how those staff could have assessed him as a low risk. In my view, the psychiatric treatment provided in both cases was negligent.

“It’s an incredibly complex issue, and not one that has an easy fix, but at the very least it seems clear to me that practices at Frankston Hospital need to improve. The law requires hospitals to provide the least restrictive care to keep the patient safe, and there are also resourcing issues at our hospitals. However, these are not excuses to be negligent. Because of these cases and the influx of enquiries we have received, we are launching an investigation into the standard of psychiatric care currently being provided by Frankston Hospital and other public hospitals in Victoria.”

Peninsula Health runs the Frankston Hospital - its chief medical officer, adjunct associate professor Shyaman Menon, said “the health and wellbeing of our patients is of utmost importance to us at Peninsula Health, and we strive to ensure everyone receives the very best care.”

“Our thoughts and deepest sympa-

In the Spotlight

Spring has arrived at the Frankston Arts Centre, and with it comes a vibrant lineup of events and exhibitions that celebrate the creativity and talent of our community. Congratulations to Frankston City’s own Hongli Li for winning the 2024 Open Exhibition Prize! A packed crowd at Cube 37 cheered as Li’s stunning work, reflecting the theme Exploring the Wonder of the Natural World and Our Human Connection to Nature, was unveiled among over 90 incredible entries.

If you haven’t visited the Open Exhibition yet, be sure to head down before Friday 13 September, to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Your vote could help decide which of these talented artists takes home this coveted honour.

Also coming up is the always joyful Kids Art Competition, on display from 19 September.

27-37 Davey Street,

With over 70 entries from young, creative minds, this event is a must-see for families and art lovers alike.

The school holidays are set to be a blast at the Frankston Arts Centre with two fantastic shows lined up. You Are A Doughnut promises a hilarious yet educational experience, while Bon Appetit offers a delightfully messy circus performance that’s sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

With spring in full bloom, there’s no better time to visit the Frankston Arts Centre. Be sure to check out all the details at theFAC.com.au and plan your visit to experience the best in local art, culture, and entertainment.

thies are with the families affected in these cases,” Menon said. “Due to privacy and confidentiality, and as these matters are before the courts, we are unable to comment further.”

Opare said that Shine Lawyers “wants to hear from anyone who believes their loved one’s suicide in

RHIANNON Abeling lost her husband Michael to suicide in 2022.

Picture: Gary Sissons

the past 10 years may have been prevented with better care from a public hospital”. For more information on the lawsuit visit shine.com.au/service/ medical-negligence-lawyers/victorian-public-hospital-psychiatric-careclaims

To contact Lifeline call 13 11 14.

Anton on 0411 119 379 or

Tammy Ryan Manager, Arts & Culture Frankston City Council

Proud winner Hongli Li with wife, Ying Hua, and daughter, Amari.

You Are A Doughnut: Oesoph and Dewey Doughnuts

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Charges laid over stabbing

TWO women have been charged over an alleged stabbing which left a man with critical injuries.

Last week, a 33-year-old Mornington woman and a 28-year-old Carrum Downs woman were each charged with aggravated carjacking, attempted aggravated carjacking, and intentionally cause serious injury. Police allege they stabbed a man multiple times before stealing his car on Lurline Street in Cranbourne on 25 August.

The duo allegedly failed to carjack a woman on Sladen Street shortly beforehand at around 8.40pm.

The victim of the alleged stabbing was taken to hospital with critical injuries. The 35-year-old Clyde North man is in a stable condition.

The allegedly stolen car was found in Pakenham later that night.

The 33-year-old woman was arrested at a convenience store and the 28-yearold woman was arrested at a property. They were each remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 August.

Fatal in Baxter

A WOMAN has died after a collision in Baxter.

Police say the 68-year-old woman was walking near the Peninsula Link off ramp on Frankston-Flinders Road

at around 3pm on 24 August when she was struck by a car. She died at the scene.

The driver of the car was unhurt. She has assisted police with their enquiries.

Any witnesses can assist police by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Tax scam warning

SCAMMERS are using fake myGov emails to steal money from people at tax time.

Victoria Police has issued a warning that scammers are defrauding people by generating fraudulent payments in the victim’s name, or redirecting tax refunds to be paid into their own accounts. They use SMS and emails impersonating government agencies to trick their victims.

More than $2 million dollars has been reported as lost to scammers by Victoria Police since 30 June this year. Police have received 309 reports of scams.

Victoria Police cybercrime squad detective senior sergeant John Cheyne said police are “encouraging everyone to be hypervigilant when it comes to scams such as these. Never click on a link sent to you that is purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office or myGov, they will never ask you to access any online services via a link.”

“Make sure you access your accounts through legitimate apps or via independent searches,” he said.

“We’re also finding that victims are ignoring what are actually legitimate texts from organisations indicating their accounts have been accessed, thinking they are scams. If you receive a text like this, log in to your account via a legitimate app or an independent search and make sure everything is as it should be. Change your password and phone the ATO helpline if necessary.

“We’d also recommend you conduct a bi-yearly health check of your accounts. Check your credit score or log in to your myGov account to make sure no edits have been made throughout the year that weren’t done by you. Account compromises such as these are often not identified until months after they’ve occurred, when the victim next logs in to their account.

“We encourage anyone who has been subject to a scam such as this to speak to police.”

Common phrases used by scammers include:

n “You are due to receive an ATO Direct refund.”

n “You have a new message in your myGov inbox – click here to view.”

n “You need to update your details to allow your Tax return to be processed.”

n “We need to verify your incoming tax deposit.”

n “ATO Refund failed due to incorrect BSB/Account number.”

n “Your income statement is ready, click on the link to view.”

To report a scam contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

AFL premiership medals found

A PAIR of AFL premiership medals allegedly stolen from Richmond footballer Shai Bolton have been found in Seaford.

Police raided a home on Austin Road at around 7am on 27 August, and found the 2019 and 2020 premiership medals inside. Police allege they were stolen from a house in Malvern on 18 December, 2022.

The police raid was part of a separate investigation into almost 30 alleged commercial burglaries at cafes, bakeries and restaurants in Chelsea Heights, Dingley Village, Brighton, Hampton, and Sandringham this year. The alleged burglaries occurred between 20 July and 15 August.

A 36-year-old man was arrested at the Seaford property. He has been charged with 104 offences, including 29 counts of burglary, 29 counts of criminal dam-

PREMIERSHIP medals allegedly stolen from AFL footballer Shai Bolton (pictured) have turned up in Seaford, police say.

Picture: Supplied

age, 17 counts of theft, and one count of theft of motor vehicle.

In a statement, Victoria Police said the medals would be returned after the conclusion of the court process. The man was remanded to face Moorabbin Justice Centre on 27 August.

Moorabbin crime investigation unit detective sergeant Grant Lewis said “given the sentimental value attached to these medals, we were extremely pleased to uncover them during our search warrant.

“We look forward to reuniting the medals with their rightful owner, given the significance winning a flag would hold for both him and his family,” Lewis said. “[The] warrant was the culmination of a police investigation into an alleged burglary spree across south-east Melbourne, where over 30 businesses were also targeted.”

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Making progress at Ballam Park

WORKS on the new play space at Ballam Park are complete, and work is forging ahead on the next upgrades.

The latest batch of works at Ballam Park have come after the addition of water play and other recent upgrades to the play spaces. Work is also underway on an ornamental lake, lighting, public art, seating, BBQ and shelter, landscaping, drinking fountain, and connecting pathways.

as the sports ovals, play spaces, athletic facilities, dog on and off-leash facilities, walking paths, outdoor exercise equipment, and of course the historic homestead.”

The new lake and facilities are expected to open in October. The proposed name of the new space is the “Liardet Pond and Ballam Lake”.

A sneak peek event was held at the reserve on 24 August. Frankston councillor Kris Bolam attended - he said the “people who came to the event were wowed by what’s being created and the fact that we are focused on environmental benefits as well as opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the park and lake.”

“This will all complement the existing sport and recreation and play spaces in the park, such

The Ballam Park bio-retention system and lake project has cost nearly $2.5 million - $820,000 has been allocated from Frankston Council, $1.3 million from a state government loan, and $367,500 from Melbourne Water. The Ballam Park play space has cost $3 million, and has been paid for by Frankston Council using a loan from the state government. The Ballam Park Athletics Pavilion will cost $3.2 million - council has contributed $2.45 million and the state government has put in $750,000.

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THE latest batch of works at Ballam Park are now complete. Pictures: Supplied

Pets pay the price for cost-of-living crisis

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

MONEY problems are seeing an increasing number of people asking the RSPCA to find new homes for their pets.

The Mornington Peninsula and Frankston have been identified as areas where people are struggling with the high cost of living, according to Stuart Marchesani, the RSPCA’s inspectorate team leader in Victoria’s south-east.

“Heartbreakingly, every month RSPCA Victoria receives between 400 and 600 calls from people wanting to surrender their pets for a variety of reasons, including financial difficulties,” he said.

“Many of the cruelty cases we see aren’t necessarily malicious cruelty but rather neglect due to people’s circumstances changing beyond their control, such as unexpected illness, injury or hospitalisation, financial pressures, those affected by domestic violence, and many other factors.

“Sometimes it’s people simply not knowing how to provide basic care for their pets and, with a little help and education, things can be easily turned around.”

Marchesani said members of his team spent a lot of time helping people care for their pets.

“We know animals make our lives better and, where it’s safe to do so, the best outcome is often to keep people and their pets together.”

He said that over the past 12 months they had seen many cases of animals

without weather-proof shelters “sleeping in the cold and damp, unable to regulate their body temperature”.

“These pets end up burning more energy than normal just to keep warm, something that becomes apparent as their body condition worsens over time,” Marchesani said.

“We’ve also seen people struggling to provide basic early veterinary care to their pets which develops into expensive major medical issues later in the animal’s life and severely impacts their welfare.”

The RSPCA had been providing flea and worming treatments, emergency food, and sometimes shelter for their pets.

“Despite this work, RSPCA Victoria received 2844 cruelty reports from the south-east region, resulting in the rescue of 559 animals.” Marchesani said.

He said residents across the region were the RSPCA’s “eyes and ears when it comes to animal cruelty”.

Most of the $9.7 million needed to operate the RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate over the past financial year had come from donations, fundraising and events.

Marchesani urged anyone struggling to care for their pets to contact the RSPCA, other community-based programs or Mornington Peninsula or Frankston councils.

Concerns about animal welfare can be reported to the RSPCA by calling 9224 2222 or online at rspcavic.org/ cruelty-report.

RSPCA Peninsula is in Robinsons Road, Pearcedale, call 5978 9000.

HIGH cost of living has seen more animals surrendered to the RSPCA over the last 12 months. Picture: Supplied

Retirement marks the end of an era

Cameron McCullough cameron@baysidenews.com.au

IT is with deep gratitude, and a sense of sadness, that we say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Keith Platt, who is retiring this week.

Life can feel like a strung-together series of wins and losses, randomly thrust upon us by an ambivalent universe.

One of our great wins was that Keith came to work for us at Mornington Peninsula News Group in 2012 as our group editor.

Keith has spent his entire career working in journalism across newspapers, magazines, television and documentary making.

When he came to MPNG he was already well-known in the community for his long years at the Independent News and had a reputation for fearlessly holding those in power to account.

Keith gave so much to MPNG. He offered leadership. He offered guidance. He offered a steady hand. He has become a friend, a mentor and someone I look up to with great respect and reverence.

Staff come and go. But Keith was never a mere staff member. He was part of the fabric of this company, and will continue as an enduring part of our story.

There are more tales than there is space to tell them.

One I recall is when Keith and I were invited to a “sit down” with a municipal CEO. Early in the meeting he said to Keith “can I tell you something off the record?” to which Keith flatly replied “no”.

It was a short meeting.

You see, Keith didn’t want to be compromised. Ever. He wouldn’t let anything inhibit his remit to hold people to account.

He pursued the truth at all costs. If you were trying to act against the best interests of the community and Keith was on the other end of the phone, you had a problem.

Keith played no favours and once said to me “I think we are not doing

our job properly unless we are disliked equally by all sides of politics”. It was a difficult thing to hear as a publisher often trying to take the diplomatic path!

Keith has worked well beyond retirement age. He has served his community well. And the Mornington Peninsula is a better place for his advocacy.

So, thank you Keith. We’ll miss you!

Learn to reverse boats

A FREE clinic on reverse parking boats will be held at Patterson River this month.

The clinic will be run by the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Better Boating division with support from Peninsula Boat Training. It has been paid for through the state government’s “better boating fund”.

Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny is encouraging boaters to brush up on their parking skills. “This free clinic is a great way to build your confidence

in reversing at the ramp, so when it’s busy and you’ve got family and friends waiting to head out, you can launch quickly and safely, find a park and enjoy the day in the great outdoors,” she said.

“You’ll leave with practical tips and tricks to put into practice next time you hit the water so you can make a great start to a day fishing or boating.”

The clinic will be held on Sunday, 15 September. To register visit betterboating.vic.gov.au

NATIONAL WORKS ON PAPER

NATIONAL Works on Paper is one of the finest art awards and exhibitions in the country, attracting Australia’s leading contemporary artists working with paper, and is on at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery until 24 November.

There were 1,049 artists from across Australia who submitted entries for NWOP 2024, with 70 works shortlisted. Every state and territory is represented and for the first time, four Mornington Peninsula-based artists are finalists; Eleesa Howard, Joshua Searle, Rosie Weiss and Gidja Walker OAM. From painting, printmaking, drawing, video, sculpture and weaving, the finalists’ works explore the possibilities of paper and the personal and political power of paper as a medium. Founding Director of MPRG Alan McCulloch loved the medium of paper. As an art critic, cartoonist, illustrator and commissioner of illustrations for publication, he made the pragmatic decision 50 years ago to build a collection around works on paper. These days, the NWOP awards and acquisitions are supported by Mornington Peninsula Shire and Friends of MPRG.

Mandy Gunn, and from Melbourne, abstract artist Emily Ferretti, Gail

whose practice is informed by 1960s minimalism and Briony Galligan, a collaborative drawing and performance artist.

On Sunday 8 September, MPRG will host a series of artist talks, including Adelaidebased First Nations artist Nici Cumpston OAM, NWOP 2020 winner Annika Romeyn (from Canberra), Gippsland based paper artist

Local artist Eleesa Howard is running a Form, Colour Play and Repetition workshop on Monday 16 September and there are a series of school holiday workshops for kids, including sculptural forms with Gidja Walker OAM and watercolour painting with Jennifer Mills. Visit the gallery website for more information.

A BOAT ramp at Patterson River. Picture: Gary Sissons

Hastings,

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

VAN DER VALK

ABC TV, 8.35pm

THURSDAY

GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES

ABC TV, 8.30pm

In Somerset, George Clarke (pictured) sets out to understand “a bizarre hybrid motor home” project that he excitedly labels “either genius or madness”. Andy and Emma are scheming to fuse together an army truck and an old caravan to create the ultimate on-road holiday abode. In Denmark, beautiful design abounds, with Scandinavian ﬂair grabbing hold of Clarke’s excited heart when he explores some ravishing, sun-soaked buildings.

Glinting with dry wit, the colour and culture of photogenic, canal-rich Amsterdam and Marc Warren’s (pictured) hypnotic turn as the wide-eyed detective, this darkly engrossing crime thriller returns with its fourth season of three movie-length episodes. Following the titular lawman as he almost single-handedly disrupts the Dutch capital’s criminal underworld, tonight’s compelling stand-alone instalment goes down a winding path.

WINTER STOCK CLEARANCE SALE!!

SUNDAY

RETURN TO PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

We’ve got some of world’s most beautiful beaches, but it’s still a thrilling surprise that the British-French crime comedy in Paradise has set sail with this Aussie spin-off. After 13 seasons, the delightful whodunit following a fish-out-of-water detective begrudgingly taking up a new post in a sunny Caribbean town has a sparkling new cast and setting for this six-parter. Set in the fictional Dolphin Cove (the picturesque NSW Illawarra), it’s a starring role for Home and Away’s Anna Samson (pictured) as intriguingly awkward London detective Mackenzie Clarke, who is forced home after being framed.

MENS, WOMENS, CHILDREN, SCHOOL SHOES

Thursday, September 5

ABC TV (2)

SATURDAY

SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES

ABC TV, 7.30pm

Ripe with double entendres, rich ’60s costuming and an infectious sense of mirth, sometimes it’s easy to forget that we are dealing with murders… no matter how cleverly fictitious they may be. Lorna Watson (pictured centre left) is fabulously straightfaced as the plucky nun who has a divine skill for solving her town’s murders, with a little luck and a lot of nous. Tonight, the wonderful period garb makes way for an entirely different style of over-the-top outfits when a drama society becomes Sister Boniface’s focus.

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.50 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

R) 1.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 The Art Of France. (PGan, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. (PGn, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Mommy Be Mine. (2018, Mav, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks: Beechworth. (PGa) Susie Youssef traverses Ned Kelly country.

8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: High Stakes. (M) Dr Conor treats a 17-year-old.

9.20 Rebus. (Mlv) Rebus confronts Michael.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av)

12.30 Devils. (MA15+as, R) 2.25 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal, R) 3.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Second qualifying final. Port Adelaide v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 WBBL Season Preview Show. Ricky Ponting, Aaron Finch and Lisa Sthalekar take a look at all the major cricketing news and player movements.

12.00 Magnum P.I. (Premiere, Mav) A former US Navy SEAL becomes a PI. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

TEN (10)

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGad,

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Brisbane Broncos versus the Melbourne Storm match.

10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Late night. Events may include: para archery; wheelchair tennis, men’s singles semi-finals; para table tennis. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 8: Post midnight. Events may include: para swimming finals; para athletics finals; wheelchair basketball.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. AFC 2026 World Cup qualifier. Third round. Australia v Bahrain. From Cbus Super Stadium, Queensland. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 11.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Anna Samson in Return To Paradise

Friday, September 6

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 2.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh meets a foliage fashionista.

8.35 Van Der Valk. (Mv) Part 2 of 3. A suspect in a murder case appears to be a famous missing, presumed dead, singer.

10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

10.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

11.30 ABC Late News.

11.45 Grand Designs. (R)

12.35 We Hunt Together. (Final, Malv, R)

1.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 La Vuelta. Stage 18. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.50 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Argentina v Chile. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 La Vuelta. Stage 18. Highlights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: You May Now Kill The Bride. (2016, Mav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

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

7.30 Great British Landmark Fixers. (Final)

8.30 Ancient Superstructures: Notre-Dame De Paris – Built To Survive. (Final) Explores the Notre-Dame de Paris.

9.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Colosseum. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v) 12.35 My Brilliant Friend. (Mls, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match.

7.20 Football. AFL. Second elimination final. Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)

A panel discusses all things AFL. 12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) A man tries to avenge his sister’s death.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape

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NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Night. Events may include: para canoe; para swimming, men’s 100m freestyle; para athletics, men’s discus throw, 100m final, men’s 800m, 4x100m universal relay.

10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Late night. Events may include: wheelchair tennis, men’s doubles bronze and gold medal matches; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Post midnight. Events may include: wheelchair tennis; para powerlifting; para swimming finals, para athletics.

Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 MOVIE: The Lady With A Lamp. (1951) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 9: Afternoon. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 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 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 The Dog Academy. (PGa) Expert trainers come to the aid of misbehaving dogs, including a bad case of sibling rivalry. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGal, R) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Woman. 1.00 Tinnies And True Love. 1.30 The Future Of Work. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 9.25 Threesome. 10.30 Adam Eats The 80s. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 1.50am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.55 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.55 Rage. 1.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.05 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 8.50 Dan In Real Life. (2007, PG) 10.40 The Children Act. (2017, M) 12.40pm A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 2.55 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 5.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 7.30 American Pastoral. (2016, M) 9.30 The Report. (2019, M) 11.40 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.

1.45pm Haka Warriors 2023. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Timecrafters: The Treasure Of Pirate’s Cove. (2020) 9.45 MOVIE: White Chicks. (2004, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

Saturday, September 7

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Malv, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGan, R) 3.55 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. (R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: This Is How It Goes – Missy Higgins. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Kurri Kurri, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar travels to Kurri Kurri.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mv) A performer dies on stage.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Almost a decade after a killer was convicted, locals are shocked to learn new evidence has surfaced.

9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Final, Malv, R) Renee steps out onto centre court.

10.50 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC FAMILY (22)

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.00 Tennis. US Open. 3pm The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Beetlejuice. (1988, M) 9.20 MOVIE: Death Becomes Her. (1992, M) 11.20 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 1.20am Love Island UK. 2.20 Life After Lockup: Self Shoot. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00

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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 La Vuelta. Stage 19. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 10.30 Such Was Life. (R) 10.50 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Brazil v Ecuador. 1.10 WorldWatch. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 4.30 La Vuelta. Stage 19. Highlights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast.

8.25 Secrets Of A Royal Estate: Clarence House. (PGs) Takes a look at Clarence House.

9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: Snowdonia. (R) Narrated by Robert Lindsay.

10.15 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 11.10 Nordland 99. (Mal)

12.05 Rex In Rome. (PGv, R) 3.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 4.30 Bamay. (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. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 10.40 Officially Amazing. 11.10 Dragon Ball Super. 11.35 Supernatural Academy. 11.55 The PM’s Daughter. 12.20am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.30 The Legend Of Korra. 3.15 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Scrubs. 2.05 Australiana: Rage In The Cage. 2.45 WorldWatch. 4.45 Extreme Food Phobics. 5.40 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 6.15 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.25 Impossible Engineering. 8.20 Travel Man. 8.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 1.55am The X-Files. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.25 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 10.25 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.40pm La La Land. (2016, M) 3.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 4.50 Dan In Real Life. (2007, PG) 6.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.30 There Will Be Blood. (2007) 11.25

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and City Tattersalls Club Cup Day. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. Sydney v GWS Giants.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. First elimination final. Brisbane Lions v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 The Voice. (PGl, R) It is the ninth and second last night of the blind auditions and new artists take to the stage.

12.35 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan gets his first chance in the field.

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three siblings move to Ireland.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 5.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Afternoon. Events may include: para swimming, 200m individual medley; para athletics finals; para cycling road.

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.

Day 10: Night. Events may include: para swimming, men’s 200m freestyle, mixed 4x100m freestyle; para athletics, men’s 100m; para cycling road.

10.30 Paralympics Paris 2024.

Day 10: Late night. Events may include: para cycling road; wheelchair tennis; wheelchair basketball; para equestrian. 12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024.

Day 10: Post midnight. Events may include: para cycling road; wheelchair tennis; para swimming finals; para athletics finals; wheelchair basketball, men’s gold medal match.

Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (R) 12.30 Are You RV Safe? (Return) 1.00

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A new couple are ready to make a commitment. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as they try to find the right fit for a pair of lovebirds who hope to give a home to a nervous rottweiler and a pooch whose energy might be too much for its potential owner’s mum. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) It is a holiday weekend and the ambulance service receives a spike in the number of mental health-related calls.

12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, September 8

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.30 Compass: Yoga.

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

7.30 Return To Paradise. (Premiere, Mv)

An Australian expat detective returns home.

8.30 Unforgotten. (Return, Madl)

Human remains are discovered in a newly renovated period property in west London.

9.20 The Queen And Us. (PG, R) Takes a look at the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II through Australian eyes.

10.20 Fisk. (PG, R)

10.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

12.25 Endeavour. (Mav, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)

4.30 Art Works. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Ascot Kayaking. (PG, R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 5. 4.00 Etched In Gold. (Premiere) 4.30 La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGavw) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 2. Richmond v GWS Giants. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 2. North Melbourne v Geelong. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Melbourne Weekender.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. Part 2 of 5.

8.30 9/11: Four Flights. (PGa, R)

The stories of those aboard American 11, United 175, American 77 and United 93 on 9/11.

10.05 America After 9/11. (Mav, R)

Michael Kirk traces the legacy of 9/11.

12.10 Thatcher & Reagan. (PGav, R)

2.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

3.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

3.55 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Hudson & Rex. 1.40 Kim’s Convenience. 2.10 How To Rob A Bank. 3.00 Queer Sports. 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.45 The Machines That Built America. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 7.30 Abandoned Americana. 8.25 God And Country: Christian Nationalism. 10.10 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Knowing The Score. 11.40 BTN High. 11.45 Malory Towers. 12.35am Still So Awkward. 1.35 The Legend Of Korra. 2.20 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.30 The Next Step. 3.15 Miraculous. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 1.55 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 2.50 On Country Kitchen. 3.45 Exile And The Kingdom. 4.45 Dizzy Gillespie In Studio 104. 5.25 Quincy Jones Big Band. 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild New Zealand. 7.30 Stable: The Boxing Game. 8.30 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 10.05 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 12.15am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.35 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.35 The Latest: Seven News.

10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Kimberley Killer. (Mav, R) Takes a look at a serial shooter in the Top End.

11.10 Autopsy USA: Walt Disney. (Ma)

12.10 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)

1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 10: Early morning. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 1.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore. 3.30 Postcards. (PG) 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Afternoon. Events may include: para marathon.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.30 Paralympics Paris 2024.

Day 11: Night. Events may include: para canoe 200m final.

9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Late night.

12.00 Paralympics Paris 2024. Day 11: Post midnight.

4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Pre-Show.

4.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. (R) 9.30 Intrepid Adventures. (Return) 10.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas, R) 12.00 Hunted. (PGl, R) 1.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 3.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Hunted. (Final) The winners are revealed. 8.15 FBI. (Mv) The team works to find a pregnant woman and the killer who took her hostage after a security guard is murdered. 9.15 The Real CSI: Miami: Death Of A Hurricane. (MA15+av) Detectives analyse the case of Marlin Barnes after he and his girlfriend were found murdered in his apartment. 10.15 FBI. (Mv, R) A national guard commander is kidnapped. 11.05 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 My Impossible House. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Dan In Real Life. Continued. (2007, PG) 7.30 Clue. (1985, PG) 9.20 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 The Report. (2019, M) 12.35pm American Pastoral. (2016, M) 2.35 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.40 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 10.55 Playground. (2021, M, French) 12.20am 13 Assassins. (2010, MA15+, Japanese) 2.40 Late Programs.

(R)

Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

(PG, R)

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

America. (R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask

(Mal, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (Final, PG, R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 La Vuelta. Final stage. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 10.15 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 World’s Greatest Hotels. (R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 La Vuelta. Final stage. Highlights.

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

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Final) 8.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Return, Mls) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Tales Of The Unexpected. (Mal, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Suspect. (Mal) 11.30 House Of Promises. (Msv) 1.15 La Jauria. (MA15+dv, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.00 Grayson Perry: Divided Britain. (Ml, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.00 The Legend Of Korra. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Ipcress File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.50 Jean De Florette. (1986,

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 The Voice. (PGl, R) 1.35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and Bailey’s honeymoon is more of a nightmare than dream when it turns into an active crime scene.

10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team participates in a joint taskforce.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony Continued. 7.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Encore.

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (Mal) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.45 Paralympics Paris 2024: Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the 17th Summer Paralympic Games from Stade de France.

11.45 La Brea. (Mav)

12.40 Transplant. (MA15+m)

1.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

(72) 6am Tennis. US Open. Continued. 8.00 Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Family Law. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (Return, PGals) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.00 Ghosts. (PGah, R) Sam and Jay hold a Halloween party. 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)

Tuesday, September 10

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. (PGa, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (Ma, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.20 World’s Greatest Hotels. (PGa, R) 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Isles Of Scilly. Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores the impact of game-changing weight loss drugs.

9.30 Dateline: A New Sheriff In Town. An investigation into how far-right sheriffs are infiltrating US policing.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Mav)

1.20 Illegals. (Malv, R)

3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R)

4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition continues in Adelaide with healthy Asian-inspired meals.

9.05 Made In Bondi. (Ml) Charlie organises a romantic country sojourn without revealing who else is invited.

10.10 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Extended Family. (Final, PGa)

12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, Ms) Comedy panel show.

9.40 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Rachel. (PGs, R) Australians recount hilarious true stories.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.35 It’s All Greek To Me. (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.

ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.45 Speechless. 12.05am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.45 Rage. 1.45 The Legend Of Korra. 2.30 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGals) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 NCIS. (Ma, R) An NCIS agent turns up dead. 11.00 10’s Late News. 11.25 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 2.05 Story Of Late Night. 2.50 Kickin’ Back. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. (Premiere) 10.20 Who Killed The WCW? 11.15 Housos. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am

The Scarlet And The Black. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.55 Diana. (2013, PG) 10.00 Playground. (2021, M, French) 11.20 The Way Back. (2010, M) 1.45pm Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 3.35 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 5.50 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.40 Joyride. (2022, M) 9.30 An

Wednesday,

September

11 ABC TV (2)

(3)

(R)

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

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) 8.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Planet America.

10.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+v, R) 11.50 Fifteen-Love. (Final, Malv, R) 12.45 Grand Designs. (R) 1.35 Parliament Question Time. 2.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

WorldWatch. 6.20 Soccer. 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier. Colombia v Argentina. 8.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 US Presidential Debate. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake: Stars And Black Holes. Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Dinosaur Valley. (R) Part 2 of 3. 9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal) Part 2 of 4. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (Premiere, MA15+av) 1.05 Good People. (Mal, R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Full Of Treasures. 2.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The 400 Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.30 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 8.20 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 10.00

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

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

10.10 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations: Lost Star Footballer. (PGa)

12.40 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (Premiere, MA15+av)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGad, R) 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PGas, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 Human Error. (Premiere, Mlv) A detective and her team investigate a murder.

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

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal) The jokers become pedicurists, clear out a dentist waiting room and leap from new heights. 9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

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Pictured right: Dental Prosthetist, Maggie Murch. photo: supplied

Reclink and Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Team Up to deliver Frankston's First Reclink Footy Grand Final

FRANKSTON is gearing up for an exciting day of footy, community spirit, and a commitment to promoting good mental health at the Reclink Footy Grand Final on September 11th, the firstever time to be hosted in Frankston. The action unfolds at Frankston Kinetic Stadium from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, promising an unforgettable experience for all.

With FREE entry, the day will be packed with footy fun, including exciting giveaways, a sizzling BBQ, and plenty of game-day festivities. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or enjoying the activities, this event is dedicated to kicking goals for mental health in our community.

“Many in our community are facing tough times, which can impact their mental health and wellbeing,” said Matt Taylor, Community Capacity Lead at Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston. “Sport, especially footy, has a unique ability to unite people from all walks of life. It

levels the playing field, fostering connections and community spirit both on and off the footy field.”

The event is proudly sponsored by Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, a dedicated supporter of the Frankston community. “We’re thrilled about this collaboration because it’s a winning combination of purpose—to foster meaningful connections and spark important conversations about mental health and wellbeing,” Taylor added.

For more information, scan the QR code.

See you at the game!

About Your Local Service:

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston offers free, accessible support for adults aged 26 and over, along with their families and carers. We are dedicated to meeting you where you are in life.

Call us today at 1800 000 525 or visit in person at Ground Floor, 454 Nepean Highway, Frankston

to choose from, you can find the perfect level of support for your unique needs.

Bayside Shoes are excited to offer a wide range of Brooks orthotic friendly footwear to fit all of your exercise needs that offer a range of widths from 2E to 4E for men and women in their new rocker style Ghost Plus and great comfort Ariel 20, Addiction-2, Dyad 11 and Beast orthotic friendly range of footwear.

One of the key benefits of Brooks Running shoes is their innovative Guide Rails technology. This unique feature delivers on-demand support, allowing your hips, knees, and joints to move naturally while still providing the support you need. Whether you just enjoy walking for exercise, the Guide Rails technology helps to reduce the risk of injury and keep you feeling comfortable on your feet.

In addition to their supportive design, Brooks Running shoes also offer soft cushioning to help absorb the impact of each step. This is especially important for walkers and runners who are looking to reduce the strain on their joints and muscles. With a variety of cushioning options

Brooks Running shoes are designed for an enhanced fit. Whether you need a wide fit or a snug fit, these shoes are designed to provide a secure and comfortable fit for all types of feet. The wide fit options, ranging from 2E to 4E, are especially helpful for people with wider feet who often have trouble finding shoes that fit properly.

The Brooks leather Addiction lace up and Velcro Walkers are now certified as approved medical grade footwear for the Department of Veterans Affairs and a Home Care and NDIS footwear solution for comfort and stability. Visit Bayside Shoes and browse the selection of comfort, orthotic friendly and fashionable footwear to find the perfect pair for you! The experienced staff can help you find the right fit and style for your unique needs.

They’re located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford ( cnr Clovely Pde) with ample free parking and wheelchair access.

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Tragic Death of Returned Solider at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

UNDER very tragic circumstances, the death of Mr. Walter Victor Fitzsimmons, fish merchant, of Bay street, Frankston, occurred on Sunday morning last. The deceased was a young, returned soldier of 27, and served five years in the war.

About 10.15 o’clock on the morning in question, the deceased left his house in company with Mr. George Whittingham, also a local resident of the town, with the intention of going out to fish. When they reached the Kananook creek, the boat was half-full of water. After bailing the water out of the craft, they dragged it through the sand for a distance of 40 feet in the direction of the sea-front. On approaching the water’s edge, the “deceased, without any due premonition, reeled suddenly, and fell into the boat.

Naturally alarmed at the collapse of his mate, Mr. Whittingham went to his, assistance, but the victim of what later transpired to be a fatal heart seizure, did not speak.

Dr. Hilliard Johnson, who was hastily summoned to the stricken man, pronounced life to be extinct.

The death was reported by the authorities to the District Coroner (Mr. Berriman) who ordered a post mortem, which was held by Dr. Johnson on Monday, when it was found that the cause of death had been due to disease of the heart.

To the young widow and relatives left behind to mourn their sad loss, we extend our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

The funeral arrangements were undertaken by the local branch of the

R.S.S.I.L.A., and were most impressively conducted.

The cortege left the late residence of the deceased at 2.30pm yesterday, to the Frankston cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Wellard (Methodist) officiating at the graveside.

There were many beautiful wreaths, including one from the local branch of the returned men; over 80 members of that association being present to pay their last tribute of heartfelt sympathy to the erstwhile “Digger.”

The coffin-bearers were: Messrs. G. Chapman, A. Corlett, H. Golds and J. Coster; the pall-bearers being: Cr. J. L. Pratt (president of the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A.), Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus, and Mr T. Mitchell (vice presidents), Mr. R. E. Chapman (honorary secretary), and Messrs. Montague and Philbrick.

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Somerville – Streamer And Confetti Ball

The Blue Birds held a very successful Streamer and Confetti Ball on Wednesday night last in aid of the fund to assist Mrs. Greenwood.

Dancers were present from all around the district - Balnarring, Mornington, Pearcedale, Tyabb, Langwarrin, Baxter and Moorooduc being represented.

Prizes for the chocolate dance and card dance were won by Mr. A. Telford – both dances with Miss V. Westaway and Miss G. O’Connor as partners. An enjoyable supper was served by the club and greatly appreciated by all.

***

Motor Car Collides With Telegraph Pole – Lady Sustains Injury

At the early hour of 2am last Sunday, Mr. William Ross, motor garage

proprietor, St. Kilda, reported to Sergt. Culhane, of the Frankston Police, that while he was driving along the Point Nepean road, Seaford, in his motor car, it suddenly skidded in the sand, and collided with a telegraph pole.

He escaped with an abrasion on the bridge of his nose, but Mrs. Ruby May Tracey, who resides at Northcote, was not so fortunate. She had been sitting in the front seat of the car, and when the impact occurred, was thrown violently forward, with the result that she sustained a severe cut to her forehead.

Two other occupants in the rear portion of the car escaped without injury.

In company with Dr. Hilliard Johnson, of Frankston, the police visited the scene of the accident, and the unfortunate lady was conveyed to Sister Campbell’s private hospital, at which she received surgical attention, several stitches being inserted in the wound in her head. She is now making good progress towards recovery.

***

Frankston’s Gas Supply – A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

In looking after the interests of the residents of Frankston and district who are consumers of gas, the Colonial Gas Company is evidently desirous of meeting in the near future all demands and requirements.

While in conversation last Friday with the local manager, Mr. W. W. Friend, a representative of “The Standard” gleaned the information that the recommendations to ensure an adequate supply, which recently were submitted by the former, were approved and sanctioned by the chairman of directors, Mr. P. C. Holmes Hunt.

The suggestion of Mr. Friend, in

regard to the installation of a weighting plant to supply the necessary and uniform pressure was duly adopted by the Board.

Material for Davey street is now on the site, and that for Melbourne road extension is in the goods shed at the railway depot.

Also the extension to Oliver’s Hill has been sanctioned. The estimated cost is £5000.

The setting of four retorts is now in hand at the local gas works, and Messrs. Eden and Walsh, jun., who are carrying out the work for the Melbourne firm of J. Hurll & Co., Collins street, expect to complete this part of the job by the end of the present week. ***

Frankston Life-Saving Club

Again we desire to draw attention to the fact that the final working bee in connection with the erection of the lifesaving club house, will be on the scene of operations to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon.

Mr. J. Haggart, of Frankston, who has been, and is a most active partisan in regard to the same, hopes that all members and helpers possible will roll up and assist in completing the building.

The cause is, certainly, a laudable one.

***

The All-Good Shoe Store

On the front page of this issue Mr. G. Boyle, proprietor of “The All Good Shoe Store,” recently opened in the Palais buildings, Playne street, Frankston, notifies the people of the town and district that his emporium is the shop for service and quality. He solicits a share of patronage, and announces that in regard to repairs they are executed by

city experts.

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To Bottle Dealers And Others

Attention is directed to an advertisement of the Manufacturers’ Bottle Co. of Victoria Pty. Ltd., which appears in our advertising columns, giving notice to bottle dealers and others that all bottles with the trade mark and brand, “M.I.B.” over “C.V.” in a spade, moulded thereon, are their sole property, and when the contents are once used, the bottles must forthwith, on demand, be returned to the com any or its duly authorised agents.

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Obituary– Mr. H. A. Cortissos

It is with deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Harry Alfred Cortissos, of Frankston, who, on Tuesday morning last, passed peacefully away in his sleep at the age of 57. His demise came as a very sudden shock to his sister, Mrs. Mullins, with whom he had resided. Only the previous evening he had been playing with the children, as usual.

The deceased had a wonderful disposition of cheerfulness, and won the esteem of all with whom he came in contact.

For a period extending over 35 years, off and on, he was a valued employee of the Melbourne Storage Company. The funeral took place to the Frankston cemetery last Wednesday afternoon. We join in extending our sincere sympathy to those relatives and friends in their bereavement.

***

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

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS

1. To the point

5. Expired

7. Large tooth

8. Questioner

9. Ogled, ... at 12. Referee’s device

15. Line of hereditary rulers

19. Burglaries 21. Financial

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Low Brow with the Eyebrow

By Stuart McCullough

IT’S a pivotal moment; one that alerts you instantly to the fact of having hit some kind of peak before seamlessly transitioning into some kind of decline. There I was, sitting in the barber’s chair for a somewhat overdue haircut when Paul, the barber I’ve been going to for more than twenty years, paused and asked the question: ‘Would you like me to fix up the eyebrows?’

Sure, I’ve noticed that as time goes on, it takes less time to get a haircut than it used to. But now, it seems, my eyebrows are muscling in on the act. Before long, they’ll be getting equal airtime. And, not too long after that, the balance will inevitably tip decisively in favour of the eyebrows. The joys of getting older.

I try and see things from my barber’s perspective; it can’t be easy broaching such a sensitive subject with a customer. It may well be part of their training – how best to break the news that a haircut is no longer confined to hair on a head but eyebrows, ears and assorted orifices. Then again, it could be that things were so out of hand, so extreme, that he felt as though he had little choice in the matter.

I can picture him, standing out the front of the shop as he opens up of a morning before he spots me; with eyebrows so untamed and unruly that I resemble a hedge with legs. Bumping into street signs and unwitting pedestrians like Richard Ashcroft in the music video for ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, blinded not by misanthropy but enormous eyebrows, perched on my face like a pair of twin eagles.

At first, I was oblivious to this gradual slide into middle age. And then by the time I finally noticed that things had changed, it was way, way too late. My eyebrows had evolved from a pair of facial parentheses to something that unsuspecting wildlife could get caught in. It’s embarrassing when well meaning community groups

start loitering around you in the event that a rabbit needs to be cut out of your eyebrows as part of a community rescue effort. At least if you have an unruly beard you can look down and see what’s happening, potentially coming to the aid of any defenceless animal unlucky enough to become entangled in your facial hair. What began as two subtle lines above my eyes have metamorphosised into two giant outcrops so huge that when I form a quizzical expression, it looks like a giant bird is perched on my face and is now flapping its wings. It’s not pretty. Truth is, it began simply. My barber, Paul,

would ask the question and then politely and discretely snip away for a moment or two. Now when he asks, I’m startled by the sound of the engine as he pulls out the whipper snipper. Debris flies in all direction as those waiting duck for cover. When the engine finally falls quiet and a moment of stillness returns, I cast a look across a room that looks like a hurricane has just ripped through it. There are very few role models in this space. Nobody walks into a barbershop and says, ‘give me John Howard eyebrows, pronto’. The man might have been our second-longest longestserving Prime Minister, but I very much doubt

that his eyebrows were the secret to his electoral success. On second thoughts, perhaps they were his secret weapon. It’s hard to ignore the fact that the only Prime Minister to possess an even more spectacular set of face hedges was our longest serving PM, Robert Menzies. Maybe gigantic eyebrows are the key to power and success. Perhaps they bring good luck. In which case, I have a lot to look forward to.

Managing them is an issue I’ll now wrestle with for the rest of my days. Rather than be apologetic, I ought to embrace them. Rather than getting them pruned each time I go for a haircut, I ought to grow them out and demand dreadlocks. Or plat them, so they hang over my eyes like the plastic strips across the door into a Milk Bar. Or maybe not.

I am constantly reminded that I’m getting older. For some reason, I never thought it would happen and then, without warning, it arrives. I don’t get Pokemon – when one of the kids declares that they’ve just caught a ‘diglett’, I assume a trip to the Emergency Department will be required. I ignore social media and find the whole idea of ‘going viral’ to be bizarre. I still know what free to air television is. Sometimes I even watch it. It’s time to accept that I am older and woefully out of touch.

There’s an old saying about not being able to see the forest for the trees. Whoever came up with that probably had a monobrow that could be seen from space. But I’m resigned to the fact that things are changing and, for the most part, that’s a good thing. It’s hard being young, with all those big feelings and uncertainty, not to mention bone-crushing poverty. I’m happy being older, even if it does come with the weight of expectations, perched neatly on my face. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Chelsea and Edithvale-Aspendale to battle for premiership

MPFNL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

DROMANA has moved one step closer to premiership glory after booking its spot in the Grand Final.

Dromana played Frankston YCW in the semi-final at Olympic Park in Rosebud last Saturday. The Tigers were ruthless, and put the Stonecats to the sword.

The first quarter went Dromana’s way - the Tigers held the Stonecats goalless and took a 14 point lead into the first break. They stretched their lead to 36 points by the time half-time rolled around.

Dromana continued to apply the pressure in the second half. They ran out 79-point winners 17.12 (114) to 5.5 (35).

Billy Quigley, Matthew Gahan, Luke Oborn, Billy Geurts, and Riley Davis were named Dromana’s best. Quigley and forward Ethan Johnstone each scored three goals.

Frankston YCW will move on to this Sunday’s preliminary final at Olympic Park. They will play Mt Eliza - the Redlegs progressed by beating Rosebud 12.5 (77) to 8.9 (57) on Sunday.

MEN'S DIV TWO

EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE and Chelsea are set for a Grand Final showdown at Kinetic Stadium this Saturday. Edithvale-Aspendale beat Chelsea two weekends ago to book their Grand Final spot. Chelsea moved on to the preliminary final - the Seagulls played Somerville at RJ Rowley Reserve on Saturday.

Chelsea fired a warning shot to Edithvale-Aspendale. They smashed Somerville by 103 points to earn a rematch with the ladder leaders.

A four-goals-to-zero first quarter put Chelsea in the box seat. They never lost control, and went on to claim a 22.7 (139) to 4.12 (36) win.

Anthony Beale booted four goals for Chelsea. Jordan Kelly, Jack Francis, Jack Wallace, John Simson, and Jacob Spasevski were named among the best. The Division Two Grand Final kicks off at 2.30pm this Saturday at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston.

Dolphins bow out of finals

By Brodie Cowburn

THE Frankston Football Club’s

VFL finals run has come to an end.

The Dolphins scored a thrilling come-from-behind win over reigning premiers Gold Coast Suns in the wildcard final to book its spot in the main bracket of the finals series. They were tasked with the difficult job of travelling to Queensland to play the Southport Sharks last Saturday.

The Dolphins failed to get out of the gate against the Sharks. A

dominant first term put the Sharks comfortably ahead, and they never let go of their lead.

It was goals galore for the rest of the afternoon. Frankston managed to score 16 goals, but still lost by 92 points. The Sharks secured a dominant 30.15 (195) to 16.7 (103) win. Noah Gown booted five goals for the Dolphins.

Although the result will be a tough pill to swallow, the 2024 season will go down as a success for Frankston. It is their best finish to a VFL season since 2008.

VFL

Running away with it: Dromana put Frankston YCW to the sword and booked their place in the 2024 division one Grand Final.

Picture: Craig Barrett. Redlegs win: The Stonecats will face Mt Eliza next week after the Redlegs beat Rosebud on Sunday. Picture: Alan Dillon

Caitlin and Jess grab silver

Father’s Day golf tournament on par

MOUNT Martha Primary School’s inaugural Fathers Day Golf Tournament, took place on Friday, 30 September, at the picturesque Mount Martha Public Golf Course.

Mornington Peninsula Shire donated the use of the course for the day, with 80 Mount Martha dads competing in an Ambrose golf event, vying for the prestigious MMPS Banksia Jug.

Every dollar raised from the event will go directly towards enhancing the Mount Martha Primary School playground, providing a better environment for the students.

“It’s wonderful that the golf course is able to support our local primary school in this way, thanks to the help from Councillor Despi O’Connor,” said Peter Solis, Course Coordinator of the golf course.

“We see this as a fantastic opportunity to engage with our local community, introduce families to our facility, and hopefully encourage ongoing involvement in golf for participating families, the school and its students.”

The event has received overwhelming support from local businesses and major golf brands, with prizes and auction items on offer.

Principal Karen Walker expressed her gratitude, saying, “The enthusiasm from dads participating, mums volunteering, and the generous backing from Mornington Peninsula Shire and businesses has been incredible.

“We look forward to making this event a permanent fixture on the school calendar!”

Congratulations to Jessica Gallagher and her pilot, Mt Eliza’s Caitlin Ward who have won silver in the women’s B 1000m time trial at the Paris Paralympic Games. Picture: Supplied

Picture: Supplied

FRANKSTON YCW got the better of Langwarrin in their B-Grade netball semi-final winning 47-40. Picture: Craig Barrett

Rosebud’s title, hope for Pines

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

ROSEBUD won the State 5 South championship last weekend while Frankston Pines took a giant step towards avoiding relegation from State 3 South-East.

It’s Rosebud’s first senior men’s title under the state federation banner and it was achieved with a 4-1 away win over Pakenham United in difficult conditions on Saturday.

Rosebud led after 12 minutes when Jacob Bigg bent the ball perfectly into the path of top scorer Dave Greening and he had little trouble in beating advancing Pakenham keeper Christopher Van Dam.

Three minutes later it was 2-0 when Barney Johnson set up Andy Jerez who finished well from outside the area.

But the goal of the match came from the home team when Trey Dekker used the strong wind to advantage and hammered home a long-range drive that flew into the top corner giving Rosebud keeper Colin McCormack no chance.

It was 2-1 at half-time and any uncertainty in the visitors’ camp was erased 10 minutes into the second half when Greening latched onto a Caleb Davies pass and buried the ball in the far corner of goal.

And the exclamation mark on a historic day came in the 86th minute with Dougie Cunnison catching Pakenham napping and chipping Van Dam.

At the end of the match Pakenham players formed a guard of honour for the newly crowned champions.

Meanwhile Pines had grabbed a State 3 lifeline the night before when Muginga Mpota’s two firsthalf goals were enough to defeat Sandringham 2-0 at Monterey Reserve.

Whether Pines drop down into a league that includes Chelsea, Baxter, Somerville Eagles, Mentone and Rosebud or retain their current league status will be decided this weekend when they square up to Elwood City in a season-defining contest at Elwood Park.

In State 1 news Mornington lost 2-1 at home to Springvale White Eagles on Saturday.

A brace from SWE’s Matheus Assumpcao had the visitors in control despite a late goal from young Mornington substitute Max Civil.

In State 2 news it was a weekend of contrast with delight for Skye United and disappointment for Peninsula Strikers.

Skye took on big-spending Greater Dandenong who had splurged on players in the last transfer window in a late bid to avoid relegation.

That move threatened to draw Skye deep into the relegation mire but Phil McGuinness’ men beat Greater Dandenong 2-1 on Saturday at WJ Turner Reserve.

Skye flew out of the blocks and was 2-0 up after 20 minutes.

It took just four minutes for young Riley Gill to get his first senior goal for the club after he was put through by Emmanuel Scarlett in a well-worked move.

In the 20th minute Gill turned provider as he crossed from the left to find the head of Alex Van Heerwarden and the big man doubled the lead.

Skye seemed to take its foot off the pedal and three minutes into the second half a long drive from Moshtagh Hossein Yaghoubi sparked concern among the visitors.

However Skye showed a resilience that has underpinned recent performances and weathered the ensuing storm to record an important win.

It was Skye’s third unbeaten game in a row – a first for this season – and a result that confirmed its State 2 status for 2025.

At the top end of the ladder Strikers’ bold bid for promotion ended with Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Shipston Reserve against Bayside Argonauts.

It was an entertaining contest despite the dearth of goals with Cooper Andrews having Strikers’ best chance in the first half when he cut inside before he skied his shot when well positioned.

The second half was an end-to-end battle with Strikers’ keeper Faraz Zenoozi making two topshelf saves while his teammates squandered chances to strike the decisive blow.

The best chance of this half fell to Tommy Wood who was put through by a sublime Wayne Gordon ball only to shoot straight at Bayside keeper Lewis Cotsopoulos.

The draw ensured that Bayside and Hampton East Brighton will be promoted to State 1 but despite this setback Strikers head coach Scott Morrison struck a positive note after the match.

“What a massive effort by this group of players,” Morrison said.

“They’ve gone toe to toe with Bayside and Hampton throughout the season and they have made the club and myself so proud of how far they have come.”

In State 4 news Chelsea’s promotion hopes were dashed by Saturday’s 4-2 away loss to Sandown Lions.

Jordan Kousides put Chelsea ahead in the 36th minute with a nice finish but four second-half goals from the home side – including a penalty – were

only answered by Daniel Vella converting from a Harry Parker cross.

Just a couple of weeks ago Chelsea was second but dropping eight points in its last four games has pushed Gus Macleod’s side down to fifth.

Mentone went down 2-1 to Springvale City at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields on Saturday with the home side paying the price for its lack of a cutting edge.

Mentone controlled the first half but Marcus Spivey couldn’t finish his one outstanding opportunity when his lob was saved by Springvale keeper Kadir Puric.

In an even second half it was the visitors who were able to capitalise in the periods they were on top with goals in the 69th and 77th minutes through Edim Lolic and Almand Thomas respectively.

In the 89th minute Lochy Morgan-Banks and Tyler Pollard combined to set up Eric Ervine who finished with a fine left-foot shot past Puric but this was of little consolation to the home team.

On Sunday Baxter and Somerville Eagles huffed and puffed to a 0-0 stalemate at Baxter Park.

In State 5 news Aspendale remains in the hunt to join Rosebud in State 4 South next season but its fate isn’t in its own hands.

Aspendale must beat Endeavour Hills Fire while hoping that Mount Martha can upset the odds and get at least a point from its clash with secondplaced FC Noble Hurricanes.

On Saturday Aspendale had a 2-1 home win over Mount Eliza thanks to a late winner from Luca Bozzo.

The wind had a major impact on the game and neither side could make much headway in the first 45 minutes.

It took until the 67th minute for the deadlock to be broken with danger man Koray Yildirim tapping in from a darting run and cross from Bozzo.

Mount Eliza hit back in the 81st minute from a Nickel Chand free-kick but in the final minute of

Title triumph: Rosebud’s dressing room was in full celebration mode after clinching the league championship on Saturday with a 4-1 win over Pakenham United. Picture: Supplied

normal time Felix Hampson was fouled and a freekick awarded to the home side.

Up stepped Bozzo and curled the ball into the top corner and Aspendale had stolen all three points.

Mount Martha hammered Cleeland United 8-1 on Saturday at Civic Reserve.

The home side led 3-1 at half-time after a poor display against the worst team in the league but was far better after the break.

Mount Martha’s goals came from Jaden Taberner (2), Harry Aylett, Marcus Poda, David Jones, Connor Gibbs, Sam Griffiths and an own goal.

Seaford United had a 1-0 home win over Bunyip District on Saturday.

Seaford created the better chances but poor finishing and a fine display from Bunyip keeper Jake Biondo meant that the visitors were always a chance to get something from this clash.

The pivotal moment came in the 31st minute when Naseer Mohammad spun inside the area and thumped a firm shot past Biondo.

Just before half-time Bunyip’s Tom Thorwesten was judged to have denied Backy Borozoi a scoring opportunity and was sent off amid howls of protest from Bunyip players and supporters.

Despite being a man down the visitors continued to make Seaford work hard for this win.

This weekend is the final round of the State League season.

Unfortunately Football Victoria was unable to confirm State 2 South-East fixtures as we went to press.

We have made multiple attempts to contact the state body in an effort to confirm games involving Peninsula Strikers and Skye United but we have not received a response.

We have published provisional fixtures for both local clubs but please check social media for confirmation of date and kick-off times for these two games.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Saturday 7 September, 1pm:

Mornington v Banyule City, Dallas Brooks Park

Peninsula Strikers v Hampton East Brighton, Centenary Park

Skye Utd v Bentleigh Utd Cobras, Skye Recreation Reserve

Elwood City v Frankston Pines, Elwood Park

Mentone v Endeavour Utd, Mentone Grammar

Playing Fields

Somerville Eagles v Monash University, Westernport Secondary College

Springvale City v Chelsea, Ross Reserve

Keysborough v Baxter, Coomoora Reserve

Rosebud v Seaford Utd, Olympic Park

Aspendale v Endeavour Hills Fire, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Mount Eliza v Pakenham Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Mount Martha v FC Noble Hurricanes, Civic Reserve

Proudly Frankston

Peninsula Leisure celebrates PARC’s 10 Years of keeping the community moving

PENINSULA Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration with a grand Community Open Day on Sunday, 15 September 2024.

The Community Open Day offers free entry to PARC from 10am to 4pm, inviting everyone to bring their family and friends to experience all that PARC has to offer.

Throughout the day, visitors can participate in a variety of activities. Health and fitness enthusiasts can enjoy taster group exercise classes, meet PARC’s much-loved mascot Hydro and Centre tours will be running regularly.

Visitors can also a enjoy a Café birthday box for $5, or a sausage from the Can Swim BBQ, with proceeds going to the Can Swim fund, supporting free swimming programs for our community.

Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said: “This celebration aims to activate, engage and thank our community, and welcome new users who have not yet experienced PARC. Join us at PARC for a day of celebration, reflection, and excitement as we look forward to the next decade of activating and engaging the Frankston community.”

Foundation member Trudy said: “PARC has been one of the best initiatives that has come to Frankston. What it has done for improving the health and wellbeing of our community is phenomenal.”

PARC: Your PLACE for 10 years and counting.

For the past decade, PARC has been dedicated to creating YOUR PLACE to be happy, active, and connected.

For members, PARC is their happy place, their active place, or just their place to focus on themselves and have some “me time”.

The team at PARC are committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the Frankston community, and are here to support PARC members in achieving their health and wellbeing goals.

Your Active Place.

PARC’s leading facilities cater to all fitness levels, preferences and abilities. Whether you’re looking to improve your cardiovascular health, build strength, or increase flexibility, PARC’s expert trainers and diverse programs ensure that there is something for everyone.

Your Happy Place.

PARC’s swimming pools are major attraction, offering a range of options from leisurely swims to more intensive aquatic workouts. The pools cater to all ages and abilities, making them a favourite spot for families on holidays and weekends to do something together, and be active.

Your Connected Place.

Beyond fitness, PARC is a place for relaxation and socialisation.

The Centre boasts a welcoming Café where members and visitors can enjoy their coffee breaks, catch up with friends, or simply unwind after a workout. PARC also provide the perfect environment for some much-needed personal time, allowing

individuals to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Make PARC your place, join as a member.

Over the past ten years, PARC has built a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can pursue their health and wellbeing goals. This commitment has made PARC an integral part of the Frankston community’s lifestyle, and its impact on the health and

wellbeing of its members is evident.

To enquire about membership, please visit PARC’s website: https://parc. peninsulaleisure.com.au/membership/ Event Details:

When: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Time: Free entry to PARC between 10 am – 4 pm. Details will be captured on entry. Capacity limits apply as normal.

Where: PARC, 16N Cranbourne Road, corner of Olive Grove,

Frankston.

For more information:

Phone: 03 9781 8444

Website: parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au

Facebook: parcfrankston

Instagram: parcfrankston

Membership Enquiries: membership. parc@peninsulaleisure.com.au

Join PARC in celebrating this remarkable milestone!

Photo: supplied

Proudly Frankston

The Heart of Culture and Creativity

FRANKSTON Arts Centre is a testament to the power of art and culture in a community. First opened in May 1995, this iconic local venue has a rich history spanning several decades as a thriving hub of artistic expression and creativity. Next year will mark a significant milestone as Frankston Arts Centre celebrates its 30th birthday.

In the late 1960s, the idea of establishing a dedicated cultural space began to take shape, championed by passionate members of the Frankston community. Following a number of independent studies in the 1980s and early 1990s, Frankston City Council recognised the need for a venue that would support the arts and foster creative endeavours, embarking on an ambitious journey to bring this vision to life.

Designed by renowned Australian architect, Daryl Jackson, it was envisioned to be a contemporary and versatile facility attracting artists, performers, and art enthusiasts from near and far.

After years of planning and community engagement, the Frankston Arts Centre opened its doors to the public on 20 May 1995. Acknowledging the awe-inspiring effort undertaken by supporters, donors and citizens of the Frankston area, the surrounding streets closed for Community Day celebrations including live performers, art and crafts, street displays and live music.

Leading on from the Community Day was the Official Opening in the brand new 800-seat theatre with then Prime Minister, the Hon. Paul Keating MP as special guest.

‘A Gala Event’ showcased local talent with approximately 2,000 performers involved, including Frankston Ladies Choir, the Australian Welsh

Male Choir and performances by the much-loved actress, Evelyn Krape, and opera singer, Rosemary Gunn. Back in 1995, David Lee (Chairman, Board of Management) made the following statement in the Official Opening program, which rings true to this day:

“The Frankston Cultural Centre

has created a heart to the city. It will play a vital role, both now and in the future, of providing a quality venue for the promotion of the arts for the communities of Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.”

Over the years, the centre has undergone several upgrades, enhancing its capacity to host a diverse range

of artistic events, including theatre productions, musical performances, dance recitals, comedy shows, and community exhibitions. It now incorporates an 800-seat theatre, five exhibition gallery spaces, a function centre, a 200-seat black box theatre, and is a much-loved creative arts hub.

Today, approximately 160,000 people visit Frankston Arts Centre each year with over 50% of visitors from outside the Frankston municipality.

The centre’s vibrant event calendar encompasses a wide range of artistic genres, catering to the diverse tastes and interests of the local community.

From world-class theatre productions to engaging exhibitions, Frankston Arts Centre continually strives to enrich the cultural fabric of the region.

As we look forward to celebrating Frankston Arts Centre’s 30th birthday next year, we reflect on its journey and its impact. The centre stands as a testament to the vision and determination of a community that recognised the importance of art and culture. Through its rich history and commitment to artistic excellence, the centre has become an integral part of the Frankston landscape, fostering creativity, inspiring audiences, and enriching the lives of all who interact with it.

Learn more about the events coming up at thefac.com.au or visit Frankston Arts Centre to browse the art exhibitions and pick up a What’s On guide.

Proudly Frankston

The first-ever MONOPOLY Frankston edition is currently on retail shelves and available to locals and tourists alike who adore the seaside town.

Developed with the help of Frankston residents, the edition pays tribute to everything that’s unique about the region with locally themed squares replacing the likes of Mayfair and Park Lane from the original game.

The game was created by Winning Moves, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company. According to Winning Moves, they chose Frankston as the next custom board because the town “plays such an integral part in the vast history of Victoria.”

They tried to create a unique game that incorporated the area’s unique heritage, offering players a sliver of the past while paying homage to the modern

touchstones of the town.

Landmarks like the Ballam Park, Waterfront Festival and Frankston RSL can be found on this oneof-a-kind edition of Monopoly, making it the perfect edition to your family board nights.

Enter now for the chance to win your own version of the custom-edition game.

Frankston Monopoly is also available at major local retailers like Big W, JB Hi-Fi, General Games and EB Game.

Open Monday to Friday 6.30am to 6.30pm

Cherry Lane Children’s Centre

We are a family owned and run 62 place centre. Here at Cherry Lane, we believe in muddy, messy, bare foot play, where the children are encouraged to explore the natural environment.

We provide/have:

Nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sunscreen

Nutritious meals cooked daily on premises

Excursions and incursions

Regular outings

Music program

Vegetable gardens, fruit trees and chickens

Natural outdoor areas

Funded 4 and 3 year old kinder program with our qualified kinder teacher who is here 5 days a week

After 48 years...

Established in 1976, Greenways Village is proud to be part of this vibrant peninsula. Just ask our happy residents!

“There is just nothing like being surrounded

by good people”

Safe, secure and full of the most wonderful people. Staff and residents alike, the people of Greenways Village are caring, supportive, and lifelong friendships ready for the making. See it for yourself. Come visit, talk to the people who live here. We’re certain you’ll be making new friends in no time.

Frankston Times 3rd September 2024

Proudly Frankston

History of Frankston School: The First School

Proudly Frankston

Frankston: A Rich History and a Vibrant Future

Proudly Frankston

Bayside Shoes: Fitting shoes for 40 years

Hospital sued

Hospital sued over suicides

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

Sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre

Award for arts accessibility

Struggle to see a psychiatrist

Law firm probes hospital over deaths

In the Spotlight

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Charges laid over stabbing

Fatal in Baxter

Tax scam warning

AFL premiership medals found

WESTERN PORT WRITES LITERARY FESTIVAL

Book Tickets

Welcome TO THE WORLD

Making progress at Ballam Park

Pets pay the price for cost-of-living crisis

Retirement marks the end of an era

Learn to reverse boats

NATIONAL WORKS ON PAPER

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

GEORGE CLARKE’S AMAZING SPACES

WINTER STOCK CLEARANCE SALE!!

RETURN TO PARADISE

MENS, WOMENS, CHILDREN, SCHOOL SHOES

SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES

Friday, September 6

Saturday, September 7

Tuesday, September 10

September

Tragic Death of Returned Solider at Frankston

PUZZLE ZONE

THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

Low Brow with the Eyebrow

Chelsea and Edithvale-Aspendale to battle for premiership

MPFNL

MEN'S DIV ONE

MEN'S DIV TWO

Dolphins bow out of finals

Caitlin and Jess grab silver

Father’s Day golf tournament on par

Rosebud’s title, hope for Pines

SOCCER

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Proudly Frankston

Peninsula Leisure celebrates PARC’s 10 Years of keeping the community moving

Proudly Frankston

The Heart of Culture and Creativity

Proudly Frankston

Cherry Lane Children’s Centre

After 48 years...