Langwarrin played Bonbeach on Saturday in a match which had huge relegation implications. Both sides have only won a single game for the 2023 season, and face the prospect of division two football in 2024. Just two goals separated the sides when the final siren sounded. See sports page 18. Picture: Paul Churcher
THE crime rate in Frankston has increased significantly in the last year.
The increased crime rate defies a fouryear trend of decreasing crime in the Frankston local government area.
Figures released last month by the Crime Statistics Agency reveal that the number of criminal incidents in the
Frankston LGA climbed by more than 14 per cent in the period between March 2022 and March 2023 when compared to the same timeframe the year prior.
The criminal incident rate has decreased in Frankston each year since 2019. There were 9500 criminal incidents in Frankston between March 2022 and March 2023. The figure is still lower than the decade-high crime rate in Frankston, which was recorded in 2017.
The CSA statistics reveal that houses were the most common location of local
criminal incidents. Breaching bail conditions was the most common criminal offence.
The number of family violence offences dropped by 5.7 per cent in Frankston compared to the year prior - a little more than 2500 family violence incidents were recorded in the Frankston municipality.
The criminal incident rate in Frankston remains higher than the statewide average. The 2023 increase reflects a statewide rise in crime in the
last year. The criminal incident rate on the Mornington Peninsula increased by 9.4 per cent, and the Kingston LGA saw a whopping 17.8 per cent increase.
CSA chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said that the latest Victorian crime figures show that offence rates are closer to pre-pandemic levels. “The upward trends observed in recorded crime measures in the last 12 months coincide with a return to pre-pandemic related movements in the community. The volume increase in recorded offences is
largely attributable to non-family violence related crime,” she said.
“While there has been an increase in recorded crime measures for the year ending 31 March 2023 the figures [statewide] remain below those recorded in 2019.”
Statewide in the year ending March 2023, the number of criminal incidents increased by 5.6 per cent.
To view the full statistics visit crimestatistics.vic.gov.au/crime-statistics/ latest-crime-data-by-area
Overport Park Tennis Club
Ladies Social Doubles is held every Wednesday at 1.00pm. It is open to non-members and there is no cost or commitment to join the club. Beginners are welcome. Matches are organised on the day.
Frankston Beach Association
Beach Revegetation Volunteers Wanted Working bees every 2nd Tuesday morning revegetating Frankston’s foreshore. Enjoy the outdoors for a few hours each fortnight in the company of like minded volunteers. Call Johan: 0418 374 981 for information.
Langwarrin Ladies Probus monthly meeting at Langwarrin Community Centre, Cnr Warrandyte Road and Lang Road at 10.00 am. For more information contact Val Dawson: 8790 8468. Each month there are activities including Sunday Brunch, Chat ‘n Chew, theatre outings etc.
Frankston Susono Friendship Association
(FSFA) Frankston’s sister city organisation is forming a community Taiko Drumming group! Experience the passion, power and energy that is Japanese Taiko Drumming. Contact Bev: 0413 777 313 or frankstonsusono@gmail.com for details.
Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year. Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com
Southern Sounds Chorus
Pines Mens Shed Open Day
Saturday 8th July: 10am - 4 pm Mahogany Avenue, Frankston Nth. Inspect our facilities, including: woodwork, carpentry, wood turning, metal work, gardening & recreational games. Meet members & grab a delicious sausage.
Frankston Combined Probus Club
Fri 21 July, 9.45am. Please join us for morning tea and an interesting guest speaker. Frankston Bowls Club Yuille Street, Frankston. Diverse range of activities and monthly outings. Phone Leah 0450 916 366 for more information.
Seaside Community Orchestra - Musicians
Wanted! Our friendly and fun community orchestra for beginner and rusty adult musicians is starting soon. We will be rehearsing every Tuesday fortnight at the Red Brick Hall in Moorooduc. Further info seasidecommunityorchestra@gmail.com
Bunarong Bushwalking Club
Come and explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on: 0400 329 710, our Facebook page, or www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au
Friendly Cards Group 500 cards Frankston North Community Centre, 26 Mahogany Ave Frankston North. Wednesday nights, 7.20pm-10.30pm. All are welcome. Cost $5. Enquires Roma 0438 540 108. Fun company with tea and coffee available. Come and join the Fun.
Table Tennis for Everyone!
We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information.
MFTTA.ORG.AU ph:0498 003 788
Join the fun! Volunteer at a Family Life Opp Shop. Volunteer with our amazing team and make a difference in your community. No experience necessary! To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer
Chatty Cafe - Coffee and Chat Frankston Library Tues 1pm to 3pm. Seaford Library - Fri 10.30am. Everyone welcome. For further info contact Jacky on 0416860239 or mornpen@chattycafeaustralia.org.au
Frankston Bridge Club
Has moved to a new location at 200 Beach Street, Frankston. We welcome all past, current and new members to come and visit us. Please call Sue for additional info 0412 975 502.
Probus - Carrum Downs
Meet the second Wed of the month at Lyrebird Community Centre from 10am. Please contact Annette: 0428 027 925
Calling all women singers. Make beautiful music and great friends by joining us on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville Community House Hall, at 2/21 Worwong Avenue, Somerville. Call Maree, 0411 844 572 (membership) or Judy 0412 063 003 (bookings)
The Probus Club of Seaford. We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Pat Rollo Football Club, Silver Avenue, Frankston North. For more information call Johanne: 0419 326 085.
Peninsula Field Naturalists Club
16 High St Frankston on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 8pm.We are amateurs who are interested in all aspects of the natural environment. ring Judy on 0400 910 941, or visit www.peninsulafieldnaturalists.org.au
U3A Frankston - Karingal Place
Enrolments for classes and new members available online. Please go to our website u3af. org.au for further information.
Real Men Sing!!! If you’re a bloke and want to sing, why not join the The Phoenix Harmony Chorus which rehearses each Wednesday night at 7.30. Four part barbershop harmony chorus, all ages welcome. Contact Ian on 0414 997 330. VIPA Foundation
Open to vision impaired people, their families and support workers as well as anyone who would like the chance to meet and socialise regularly. 49 Railway Parade, Seaford. Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Ph: 0458 831 313
Frankston CWA
Looking for members from the age of 10 for our junior group, meets the first Sat per month from 1-30pm and there is also craft on Wed mornings from 9-30am. Details call Jenny: 041051930
Peninsula Men’s Circle is a confidential, non-judgmental space to share experiences and make connections. You’re encouraged to be supportive, open and compassionate. We explore relationships, responsibilities and challenges that we as men face. Wednesdays 6.45-9:30pm. Chris: 0400 614 065
Frankston Stroke Support Group
Our group is open to new members for support and socialisation. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1pm-3pm at the Frankston North Community Centre. For more information contact Janelle on 9789 6427 or janellethompson@bigpond.com.
Frankston Ladies Probus
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 Logan St. Frankston. 10am - noon. We have a guest speaker at each meeting. Lunches, day trips, chat/coffee mornings, etc. Ring Jo for more info: 0400 514 212
ParkinSong Langwarrin
Meets at Grace Church, cnr Warrandyte & Cranbourne Rds on Thursday afternoons at 2pm. Music therapy, gentle exercise & support for carers & those living with Parkinson’s. Contact: parkinsonglangwarrin@outlook.com or phone Cathy 8809 0400 for 2023 dates.
Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Rehearsals Wedensday evenings during school terms 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Ebdale Community Centre, Frankston. Primary and Secondary string, woodwind and brass instrumental students welcome. For more info visit www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au
Frankston Ladies Choir is a fun and friendly choir, meeting on Tuesday evenings in a spacious modern venue. Ladies interested in joining are welcome to come along. Call Marion for details 0498 210 824.
The Voices of Frankston Choir are back singing every Wednesday morning at 10.30am. We meet at the Uniting Church High St Frankston. Everyone is welcome. Contact Trudi 0406 678 261 for further information.
Peninsula Activities Group Friendship Club meets every third Friday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, High Street, Frankston. Meet at 10.00 for 10.30 start. After meeting stop and have a cup of coffee/tea and a chat. Contact Joana 9775 2304.
McClelland Spinners and Weavers
Weekly sessions of spinning, handweaving and knitting at our studio at McClelland Gallery. Everything you need to get started. Find us on Facebook or email us at: mcclellandspinnersandweavers@gmail.com for more information about session times and fees.
Sanctuary Space
A safe, friendly and free place to drop in for a hot drink, a chat, or just to chill out. Open Wed-Thursday 10-2, Friday 10-1. 130 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston, opposite the Power Centre. Coordinator 0425740075 East Frankston Over 55s Club 200 Beach St Frankston. Various activities throughout the week: Melodies, Carpet Bowls, Craft/ Chat, Rummikub, Bingo, Line Dancing. For more details, contact Pearl: 9766 0290 or Joy: 9789 0498.
Seaford Senior Citizens Club
Broughton St. Seaford. 50 Plus. Open 5 days a week. Activities include: Bingo, Rummikub, Mahjong, Card Making, Canasta, Carpet Bowls, Women’s Social Club. For more details, contact Rosemary: 0400 610 845 or Jeana: 0430 999 741.
Frankston Food Swap
2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm.
Swap your excess vegies, homemade foods or seedlings. Kareela Café, 53 Kareela Rd, Frankston Carrum Downs Tennis Club - Free Tennis Tennis 4 Teens:12 - 17 year-olds. Mum’s Tennis: 5 weeks of free social tennis. Resilience Thru Tennis: coaching session for primary or secondary age children who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Contact Jarrod 0406792832
Frankston Masters Athletics Club
Meets every Thursday 7pm at Ballam Park Athletics Track, Frankston. Sprints, middle distance and distance events. Come along and join us in a supportive and fun environment. All abilities welcome. Phone Frances 0405 474472
Try Croquet
Est in 1947, The Frankston Croquet Club prides itself on social recreation, healthy activity and friendly competitions. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat. from 9am to 3pm. Equipment supplied, flat soled shoes required. Enquires to Fay 97837340
Frankston Hockey Club is a family friendly sporting club for people of all abilities and ages. Juniors, seniors and masters teams available. New players welcome. Training on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Visit frankstonhockeyclub.com to find out more.
Peninsula Women’s Hockey Association
Come and join the PWHA at Monash University grounds, Frankston on a Monday night. Friendly, fun but competitive and a mix of skills and ages range from 13 to 70+.
Contact: rebekahkh@hotmail.com
Play Darts
Mornington Peninsula Darts League are inviting men, women, juniors, adults & seniors to those interested in playing darts along the peninsula. If interested, contact Bryan 0413 295 868 or bmb2409@gmail.com
Dog Lovers Walking Group
Tuesdays at 8:30 am & 9:30 am, also Thursdays at 9:30 am. Join us for friendship, fun and exercise for dogs and owners. At Baxter Park (Near Tennis Courts). Contact Suzanne on 9789 8475 Kananook Tennis Club - Social Tennis for adults of all ages and all abilities. Want to join a fun group - then we want you! Come along on Saturday afternoons. 58 Kananook Avenue, Seaford
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A PENINSULA Health stalwart was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia last month for her tireless work.
Pauline D’Astoli is a former community advisory chair at Peninsula Health. Her work in the mental health field saw her recognised with an OAM.
D’Astoli said it was an honour to be recognised for her efforts and a “privilege to serve the community”.
A BAN on online gambling advertising would protect children from gambling harm, Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says.
Murphy is the chair of the House of Representatives standing committee on social policy and legal affairs. The committee released a report on its inquiry into online gambling last week.
The report recommended that online gambling advertising be phased out over the next three years. It also contained 30 other recommendations to curb the negative effects of online gambling.
Murphy said that reform was needed to protect children from the risk of gambling harm. “Gambling advertising and simulated gambling through video games, is grooming children and young people to gamble and encourages riskier behaviour. The torrent of advertising is inescapable. It is manipulating an impressionable and vulnerable audience to gamble
online,” she said. “Australians are the biggest losers in the world when it comes to gambling. We have a culture where sport and gambling are intrinsically linked. These behaviours are causing increasingly widespread and serious harm to individuals, families, and communities.
“A phased, comprehensive ban on online gambling advertising is recommended within three years. This will give major sports and broadcasters time to find alternative advertisers and sponsors, while preventing another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm. The committee has also recommended stronger consumer protections for licenced online gambling, including a requirement for wagering service providers to verify their customer’s identity before accepting bets from them, a ban on inducements and a legislated duty of care. We have also called for a crackdown on illegal gambling websites.”
Alliance for Gambling Reform
chief advocate Tim Costello says that the report should lead to the establishment of a national strategy to combat gambling harm and an online gambling regulator and ombudsman.
“There is absolutely a need for a national strategy to combat the profound gambling harm that is being wrought in communities across Australia. Each year gambling rips $25 billion in losses out of our communities,” he said.
“The harm is profound, individuals, families and communities are devastated. And the harm is not just financial, this is a major public health issue that causes devastating harm to people’s health and in many cases it leads to people taking their own lives.”
Although the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission does not measure losses to online gambling, it does reveal that punters in the Frankston municipality have lost more than $62 million on electronic gaming machines since July 2022.
Brodie Cowburn“The Peninsula Health family is so committed to the care of our community in times of need, it enriches our lives when we serve and serve with love,” she said.
Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said D’Astoli deserved to be commended, as her “actions and influence over the years have resulted in numerous improvements.”
“Pauline has been an extraordinary, longstanding consumer advisor at Peninsula Health, volunteering her time to advocate for consumers,” she said. “Her leadership of the community advisory committee and her ability to listen, engage and enact has resulted in organisational improvements towards a more person centred approach.
“Thank you, Pauline, for your hard work, dedication and commitment to Peninsula Health and the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula community.”
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MCCLELLAND Gallery chair Simon Crean has died.
Crean, a former leader of the Labor Party, passed away in Germany on 25 June. He was 74 years old.
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Crean was appointed chair of the McClelland Gallery board in April of 2022. He joined the board the year prior.
McClelland director Lisa Byrne said that Crean made “an enormous contribution during his service to McClelland, through his wisdom, energy and experience.”
“Simon Crean was a leading figure in the political, industrial and cultural life of Australia for many decades. As a former federal arts minister, he brought to the McClelland board an unparalleled mix of expertise in industry, politics and the arts. He was instrumental in the development of the creative nation policy which informed the new creative Australia policy,” Byrne said.
“In his own words - ‘I’ve long held a passion for the arts. It’s not just the enjoyment they bring, I see the artist
as central to us as a nation and to securing its future’. Mr Crean joined us in our 50th anniversary year helping McClelland celebrate this important milestone, and in the ongoing development of McClelland as Australia’s pre-eminent sculpture park and gallery.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Carole, family, and friends.”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week that Crean would receive a state funeral.
A LOCATION for a satellite SES location in Skye has been chosen.
The new facility will be built on Ballarto Road near Carrum Downs Police Station.
The state government is spending $125 million on new SES facilities statewide. The new Skye building will act as a satellite facility for Frankston’s SES unit.
The Community Safety Building Authority website reads that the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“Population growth in Frankston City Council is predicted to increase by
almost 20 percent by 2041, placing increased pressure on surrounding VICSES units to respond effectively to the local community and continue to assist Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and fire services throughout the state,” the CSBA website read.
“The new fit-for-purpose facility will reflect VICSES’ commitment and dedication to the local community and enable an expansion of local services, while supporting the retention and recruitment of new volunteers. In collaboration with VICSES, we are undertaking considerable consultation with surrounding units, as well as the local council, affected
parties and the local community (as required), to ensure the new location meets the needs of a growing community, now and into the future.”
For more information visit csba.vic. gov.au/our-projects/emergency-services-infrastructure/victoria-state-emergency-service/vicses-skye
CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny, Frankston SES controller Brian McMannis, and Frankston SES members turn the first sod for a new satellite facility.
Picture: Gary Sissons
Get ready to embark on a musical adventure as La Prima Opera Gala graces the stage at Frankston Arts Centre, combining the grandeur of opera with familiar songs from movies, TV shows, sporting events, and even ads.
Presented as part of the popular Daytime Music + Theatre concert series, La Prima Opera Gala seamlessly interweaves beloved tunes including the iconic Nessun Dorma from Turandot to the heart-melting Flower Duet from Lakme, and highlights from Les Miserable.
Hosted by popular compere Chris McKenna and starring a stellar cast of performers along with a String Quartet, La Prima Opera Gala promises to take audiences on a journey through songs that are the backdrop to contemporary life.
One of Australia’s most popular and versatile tenors, Bradley Daley’s international career
has won him critical acclaim for many of opera’s most expansive tenor roles. Daley’s commanding stage presence and vocal range have rightfully earned him the reputation as one of the finest tenors of our time.
Joining Daley on this epic adventure is the international soprano Alison Jones, mezzosoprano Caroline Vercoe, along with compere Chris McKenna. Of course, an opera gala would not be complete without an exceptional string quartet! Accompanied by accomplished musicians from Orchestra Victoria, this quartet elevates familiar melodies to new heights of musical brilliance, dazzling the senses.
La Prima Opera Gala tours to Frankston Arts Centre on Friday 11 August, 10.30am and 1.30pm. Tickets: $20 - $22 with complimentary refreshments before the show. Book online at thefac.com.au or by calling 03 9784 1060.
A BODY was found in the water near Frankston Pier last week.
The woman was found drifting in the water at around 8.45pm on 29 June. The police helicopter helped locate the woman, and emergency services were able to retrieve her body.
Police are investigating the woman’s death, but say it is not being treated as suspicious. The woman had not been formally identified as of 30 June.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information on the death can contact 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
CowburnA MOTORCYCLIST has died after colliding with a car in Seaford.
A car and motorbike were involved in a crash on Frankston-Dandenong Road a little after 5pm on 23 June. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
The car driver did not sustain injuries. Police say he is assisting them with their enquiries.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash, and anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward to help with their investigation. To make a report contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com. au.
The road toll in Victoria as of 29 June is 153. At the same time last year it was 118.
WORKS by 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers are featured in the Layers of Blak exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington until 3 September.
A news release from Mornington Peninsula Shire says the works are the result of their creators having “wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery”.
The exhibition, an outcome of the Blak Design program and being run in conjunction with NAIDOC Week, is presented by the Melbourne-based Koorie Heritage Trust to “foster First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector and provide a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices”.
Artists with works in the Layers of Blak exhibition are Thelma Austin (Gunditjmara), Mandi Barton (Yorta Yorta/Barapa Barapa/Wemba Wemba), Lorraine Brigdale (Yorta Yorta), Nikki Browne (Bidjara), Deanne Gilson (Wadawurrung), Tammy Gilson (Wadawurrung), Elijah Money (Wiradjuri), Yasmin Silveira (Palawa), Sammy Trist (Taungurung), Dominic White (Palawa) and Tracy Wise (Barkindji Ngiyampaa Maligundidj).
Mornington Peninsula-based artist Dominic White, a Palawa man, is a descendant of the Trawoolaway of Lutruwita (Tasmania), through his birth mother’s family.
Adopted into a peninsula family,
White's art has for more than 20 years been following a process of reclamation of his heritage.
Trained as a printmaker at Monash University and the Australian National University, his work includes printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics and jewellery.
Printed works made from White’s fingerprints with foam patterns from Gunnamatta reference Bass Strait which connects Boon Wurrung/ Bunurong land with the Trawoolaway. Patterns of colonial philosophy are branded onto wooden and clay surfaces of coolamons and overlie prints depicting the old growth plants of Red Hill's Endeavour Fern Gully.
Wall works juxtapose natural objects with forged steel, natural forms and bronze cast objects and kelp jewellery contrasts with overlapped chains, feathered wire, and forged metal.
include:
Story time at Mornington Library recommended for ages 3-8 , 11am Tuesday 4 July, Free, bookings essential.
Art making workshop with Sammy Trist using natural Indigenous materials ochre and gum leaves “to explore your own connection to nature and show you how to create your own meaningful token of Country”.
MPRG, 11am Thursday 6 July, $15. Guided walk through the wildlife sanctuary and Yidaki-led meditation with Living Culture at The Briars, Mount Martha, Sunday 9 July. Cost: $46.50 adult, $36.50 concession/child. Indigenous art from the Civic Collection, Mornington Library, until Monday 31 July. Free.
For more details about NAIDOC week go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/naidoc
CREWS work on the Hall Road upgrade. Picture: Supplied
WESTBOUND lanes on Hall Road between McCormicks Road and Western Port Highway have reopened after major upgrade works.
Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said that crews are ready to move onto the next step in the Hall Road upgrade project. “We are set to switch traffic onto the newly built westbound lanes and start our construction blitz at McCormicks Road to transform the roundabout to a signalised intersection,” he said. “The Hall Road upgrade adds onto the important upgrades we’ve made at Western Port Highway and Thompsons Road to get the south-east of Melbourne moving quicker, safer and more efficiently.”
From 21 July to 21 August, the Hall and McCormicks roads intersection will close to accommodate works on the new intersection. The intersection with signals is expected to be opened and operational by the end of August.
Between 23 June and 21 July, McCormicks Road will be closed between Hall Road and Edinburgh Drive to complete major drainage works. Hall Road was also be closed between McCormicks Road
and Western Port Highway from 30 June to 3 July.
For more information visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/mrpv/hallroad-upgrade
SEAFORD-branded merchandise is now on sale.
The “I Love Seaford” range is available in beanies and mugs. Merchandise from other Frankston municipality suburbs is going on sale in stages.
Seaford mother Ash said she is proud to show off her love of Seaford. “We moved to Seaford in October last year and we well and truly love where we live,” she said. “We’ve got the best playgrounds, awesome cafes, yummy takeout, the best pier and the lush green Seaford Wetlands.”
To see the merchandise visit discoverfrankston.com/i-love-frankstonmerchandise
ASH and Ben in their ‘I Love Seaford’ beanies. Picture: Supplied
TICKETS are available now for the highly anticipated 2023 Archibald Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the exclusive Victorian destination for the popular event.
Opening 15 September, MPRG will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious prize with a display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room Prize 2023 winning work of Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin.
As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, visitors to the exhibition can see portraits of public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times.
As part of the Archibald Prize celebrations, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is curating a program of events including artist talks, tours, workshops, and stacks of familyfriendly activities for the school holidays.
An icon of the peninsula culinary scene will be serving up locally roasted coffee, nutritious seasonal tucker and boutique wine and beer. Friday nights, the exhibition will be open late until 9pm. Unwind at HABITAT Bar, with live music from local artists and an extensive menu of drinks from renowned Mornington Peninsula purveyors such as TWOBAYS Brewery, Jetty Road, JimmyRum, Bass & Flinders Distillery, Rhino Tiger Bear Winery and Rahona Winery. Dine from food pop-ups and enjoy cheese boards courtesy of The Vegan Dairy and Boatshed Cheese.
Mayor Councillor Steve Holland said, ‘We are excited to be hosting Australia’s number one art exhibition again. It will not only benefit
MPRG, but also the wider Mornington Peninsula community, including retailers, hospitality and accommodation businesses.’
Danny Lacy, Director, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery said: ‘It’s an honour to have the Archibald Prize return to grace our walls for the first time in ten years. This event is as popular as ever and we encourage art fans and cultural adventurers to book their tickets in advance so they can plan their Mornington Peninsula experience.’
This exclusive exhibition will bring tens of thousands of visitors to the iconic Mornington Peninsula destination to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences.
Established in 1921, Archibald Prize is now more than a century old and is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Archibald Prize 2023 will be on display at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington from 15 September to 5 November 2023.
Timed entry, flexible entry and open late tickets available now. To book your spot to experience Australia’s most prestigious art prize visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au
THE top professional wrestling stars of Japan will soon have a new contender to grapple with, a selfproclaimed “Loose Ledge” from Dingley Village.
Adam Brooks is a 13-year veteran of the Australian professional wrestling scene. He is packing his bags for Japan to make his debut for Pro Wrestling NOAH, one of the country’s biggest wrestling companies.
Brooks, inspired as a child by iconic daredevil wrestler Jeff Hardy, began training at age 15. He had his first official match a few years later, and has since gone on to become one of the biggest names in Australian wrestling. He said the journey has been difficult, but worth the pain.
“For someone like me who takes this very seriously, being a wrestler isn’t a hobby. It’s a lifestyle,” Brooks said. “My trainer Buddy Matthews said to me that if I want to do this seriously I have to live and breathe wrestling.
“A day in the life of an up-and-coming wrestler is you go to work, go to the gym, and you wrestle on smaller shows to build your name. When I first started I was driving to Adelaide each month for no money at all. It was only after I was seen going to Adelaide numerous times a month that I got Melbourne bookings. We have all started somewhere.”
After beginning his career on independently run shows in front of small crowds in Australia, the “Loose Ledge” has gone on to wrestle abroad on larger shows in the United States, England, and Mexico. Back home, Brooks now primarily works for Melbourne City Wrestling - each month hundreds of passionate fans flock to the Thornbury Theatre to cheer on their MCW favourites. He has also wrestled for APW in Seaford. Brooks’ latest destination, Pro Wrestling NOAH, staged a show at the Tokyo Dome earlier this year, packing more than 30,000 fans into the building.
Brooks says that although wrestling in Japan is very different to wrestling in Australia or America,
he plans to win fans by being his authentic self. “I’m going to go out there and I’m just going to be me. That’s how I will stand out,” he said.
“The Japanese style of wrestling is quite different from what I’ve seen. These NOAH guys are violent. That’s the type of wrestling I like - it’s very hard hitting. These guys really look like they could beat you up, and that’s the illusion of pro wrestling.”
Brooks will spend three months in Japan performing in the “N1 Victory”, an annual tournament featuring some of the world’s hardest hitting wrestlers.
Australian professional wrestlers are finding more success overseas than ever before. Rhea Ripley is one of the top wrestlers in the industry’s largest
CONSTRUCTION on the new rail bridges between Mordialloc and Aspendale is expected to begin next year.
The state government is removing the level crossings at Station Street in Aspendale and Bear and McDonald Streets in Mordialloc. Rail bridges will be built by 2026 to replace the Station Street and McDonald Street crossings.
Consultation on the project has now opened. The Engage Victoria website confirms that construction is expected to commence next year. Last month the state government announced that work on the project had been moved forward by three years (“Frankston line sky rail works brought forward” The Times 13/6/23).
company, the WWE. She is one of at least six wrestlers signed to WWE who got their starts on the Australian independent scene. Top Australian tag team Aussie Open signed full-time contracts with major American company AEW last month after catching eyes wrestling for the Japanese promotion NJPW.
Brooks’ ascension in the wrestling world was hampered by COVID-19. Shortly before the pandemic hit he signed a deal with Ring of Honor, a longtime alternative to WWE. A little more than a year later the pandemic brought ROH to its knees, and all active wrestlers were released from their contracts. Brooks had yet to have a match.
Brooks returned to the Australian scene and continued to work hard. The persistence has paid off, and he is now set to tackle the most important challenge of his wrestling career. With his best work ahead of him, he said he is “just going with the flow”.
“I want to kill it in Japan, and hopefully there’s an opportunity to continue going back there,” he said. “We’ll see what happens but what’s most important is me being happy. Let’s kill it in Japan and see what happens.”
The N1 begins on 6 August. To follow Brooks’ wrestling journey follow him on Instagram and Twitter @theadambrooksy
Kingston Council is hosting its own community consultation on the proposed designs for the rail bridges in Mordialloc.
Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that the consultation process would help council advocate to the state government to “influence positive outcomes during the planning and construction phases”.
“By holding our own consultation, we can make sure we are reflecting our community’s hopes for this city shaping project,” he said. “Community voices are critical in this iconic part of southeast Melbourne, which truly commands the highest standards of urban and environmental design in crossing removal projects.”
Kingston councillor Tamsin Bearsley said that it is “vital that local experience and knowledge is used to help shape these projects.”
“We have a proud and long-standing track record of working proactively and collaboratively in partnership with our communities and the LXRP in the past and we want this to continue,” she said.
The state government plans to remove every level crossing on the Frankston rail line by 2029.
To take council’s survey visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/mordi before 14 July. To make a submission to the state government visit engage.vic. gov.au/lxrp-mordialloc-and-aspendale by 23 July.
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Relax, reset and recharge – Robson Green does more than a little R and R in this gentle series. In this balm of a series, Green immerses himself in outdoor adventures around the north-east of England. For him, it’s a weekend escape. For us on the other side of the hemisphere, it’s a picturesque dream. In tonight’s double episode, former professional soccer player Jill Scott joins Green in Helmsley Walled Garden.
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Transcendentally beautiful, the new benchmark for the Aussie neo-noir genre has arrived with this richly detailed story. Simon Baker (The Mentalist, right) is the unequivocal star as the haunted detective Travis Hurley, who carries the baggage of being a drug squad officer. Hurley arrives as an outsider to the small opal-mining town of Limbo to dig into the 20-year-old unsolved disappearance of a young Indigenous woman.
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Star power and fast-paced cases keep this slick police procedural from blending into the pack. US police dramas are a dime a dozen, but this offshoot from Law & Order’s Dick Wolf sticks to its gun with an unbeatable setting – New York – and a formula that delivers felonies and histrionics in equal measure. Tonight, in “Flopped Cop”, there’s gunfire galore. For a series that focuses on the frenetic nine-to-five of these hardworking officers, this episode extends a compelling window into Tiffany’s (Katherine Renee Kane, above) personal life.
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8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand.
(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.
9.40 One Plus One: The Elders.
10.10 Art Works. (PG, R)
10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business.
(R) 11.10 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R) 12.10
Beyond The Towers. (MA15+a, R) 1.05
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Training. (M) A passenger is found travelling with a gun.
8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost
Eichmann Tapes: Dealing With The Devil. Part 3 of 3. Gideon Hausner surprises Eichmann and the court by presenting a full transcript of the Sassen Tapes.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Richmond v Sydney.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)
11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) A jilted bride arrives on the island in her wedding dress.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.
3.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Alejandro Saravia visits the Great Ocean Road.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.
8.40 The First Inventors: Navigating The Future. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Takes a look at how Indigenous knowledge is developing lifesaving medicines.
9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque. 145km mountain stage. From France.
12.30 MOVIE: Dying On The Edge. (2001, Msv, R) An investigator looks into the death of a music producer. John Heard.
10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)
3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
1.50 Dignity. (Ma, R)
3.40 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)
Hosted by Phil Breslin.
8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)
A masked man stabs a woman in her home.
9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister when he’s reluctant to announce an ambitious new project.
9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Two sisters search for rich husbands.
10.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.
10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)
11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)
12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Dordogne.
(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.
8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux. 170km mountain stage. From France.
1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nornie Bero.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R)
Two Australian friends move to San Francisco. Claudia Pickering.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)
Hosted by Joel Creasey.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case when human bones are found at the Great Slaughter Giant Marrow Contest.
8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks that initially looks like suicide.
9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.
10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.
11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Hosted by Ernie Dingo.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France. Commentary from Matthew Keenan, Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans.
1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R)
3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)
4.00 Food Safari. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. St Kilda v Melbourne.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session.
3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt 2. (PG, R) The boys continue their trip to Cape York.
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon heads to Richmond.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.
10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.
3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
6.00 To Be Advised.
7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.
9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem.
10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) A murder hits close to home for Folsom.
11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.15 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGln, R)
4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00
Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?
6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow. Jewish singles search for love.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 To Be Advised.
7.40 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 4 of 4.
8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d)
A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen.
10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.
11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Tour de France.
Stage 8. Highlights. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Trampolining. (R) 4.35 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.
8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France.
Stage 9. Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dôme. 182.5km mountain stage. From France.
2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)
3.45 Food Safari. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races.
2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.
3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.
11.15 Autopsy USA: Jeff Conoway. (MA15+ad)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Beautiful Bayview, Beautiful Babes. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Looks at the life of Lyn Dawson and what led to her disappearance and murder.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.
9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.
10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When Jesse sets out for a day sailing with his daughter, pirates seize their yacht.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)
A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie. (2018) 6.20
Children’s Programs. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis
Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 9.30 Louis
Theroux: Extreme Love. 10.35 Vera. 12.05am MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Ice Cream Show. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 12.45 Jeopardy! 2.00 Tour
De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.45 Domino Masters. 6.35 Nazi Megastructures. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering.
8.30 The UnXplained. (Return) 9.20 We Need To Talk About Cosby. 10.25 Late Programs.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The Falcons. Continued. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.55 Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 8.35 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 10.40 Dear White People. (2014, M) 12.40pm The Railway Man. (2013, M) 2.50 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.50
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30.
Back Roads: Strzelecki Track, SA Pt 2. Heather Ewart continues her journey. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle: Under Siege. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.
10.15 China Tonight. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 The Split. (Ma, R) 12.20 Tick F***ing Tock. (Mal, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) Jill Scott joins Robson Green.
8.40 The Great House Revival.
(PG) Hosted by Hugh Wallace.
9.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Keep The Faith. (M) A 18-year-old suffers a cardiac arrest.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 My Brilliant Friend.
(Premiere, Mav)
12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R) 3.25 Food Safari. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines
The World Tonight.
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma)
12.30 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.
9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.
From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 News Early Edition.
5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.
6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Bondi Vet. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) 5.30 Dr Quinn. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 5. Morning session. (Please
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.
9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Hosted by Nath Valvo.
10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.
11.00 The Project. (R)
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 10.25 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.50 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R)
12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)
2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 3.00 Living Black. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R)
The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy!
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
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4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Vulcania to Issoire. 167.5km hilly stage. From France.
2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)
3.40 Food Safari. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.
10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)
12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7.30 Rush. The race continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, deprived of sight and sound, are dropped into a new location.
8.45 To Be Advised.
9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00
Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.
Home
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7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants must replicate a dish.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team investigates the cause of death of a reservist US Navy SEAL surgeon.
10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R) Part 2 of 4.
11.30 The Project. (R)
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8.00 Utopia. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral.
8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.
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9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Mls) Georgie bumps into an old school mate.
10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Movin’ On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at sitcom humour.
8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. A look at how the saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior were caught.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. 180km flat stage. From France.
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8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)
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11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.
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4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Alejandro Saravia heads to Castlemaine.
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7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession. An anonymous police tip-off results in his arrest, but evidence raises doubts about Michael’s involvement.
10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret enlists the help of a podcaster.
11.30 The Project. (R)
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I am connected to a remote community in the Northern Territory through a family marriage.
Since the 1970s I have been involved in living and understanding what it’s like in a remote community.
To date, I have had in my home over 60 young Aboriginal children who have travelled from a remote community as a reward for regularly attending school.
I understand their families, I know what their homes look like, and I know that they live in poverty.
Issues such as overcrowding in homes, rheumatic heart disease and expensive basic food are the foundations of poverty.
You cannot purchase your own home in many remote communities, you lease it from the government for the rest of your life. You are unable to create wealth like most of us have through our real estate. We shouldn’t feel guilty about that but what we must do is make sure that the playing field is level.
Every program that I have created and funded has been with the advice from the elders of the community. That is what the Voice is about, asking people what they want, not giving them a help out but a hand up.
Other Australians are able to make local decisions for their local communities. The Voice is all about local decisions by local people.
I could go on about health issues, the incidence of self-harm and all those things that are wrong as a result of not being able to get the help that they actually need.
Many people working in remote communities are there for the right reasons but do not have the avenues for the communications necessary for outcomes that would improve the health and wellbeing of many in remote Aboriginal communities. Vote Yes. Murray Turner, Point Leo
What a massive disappointment, for me, the MP for Flinders Zoe McKenzie is turning out to be. Ms McKenzie appears to like making speeches, writing articles for her Facebook page and for the The News
On the surface, Zoe’s statements sound fair and reasonable but, when you drill down into them they seem, at best, misinformation and at worst, I believe, misrepresent the truth.
Ms McKenzie claims proudly that she has met extensively with local First Nations’ people when in fact she has had just several brief interactions. She maintains that she has a good understanding of what the wishes of the majority of her constituents are on the Voice to Parliament, but how can she know when she rarely gets out to meet with any of us?
Unfortunately, when it comes to being a real representative, Ms McKenzie seems lacking and out of her depth in so many ways. This week on the floor of parliament she asked a question of the Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney that was so nonsensical that the Speaker had to point out to her that if she is going to ask a question she has to have facts.
Surely the seat of Flinders needs someone we can trust to do more for us that to write speeches and make press releasee. We need to be treated so much better. Marilyn Merrifield, Rye
Our prime minister [Anthony Albanese] portraying himself as “speaking with a heart” and criticising anyone who does not agree with his point of view on the Voice is the same man who saw firsthand Aboriginal children running riot and lawlessly on the streets of Alice Springs blamed on “coming from violence in their homes” [and] walked calmly away and has not for one moment
sought to protect them.
To my knowledge all other Australian children in danger would be supported by the Children’s Protection Society. Why not Aboriginal children?
When will Aboriginal women receive justice for the crimes of sexual violence and incest they have suffered over many years?
No backbone Mr Albanese. I will vote No. I don’t need to explain my decision to anybody.
Maureen Sharpe, BitternThe Voice is being soft sold as a very modest request with limited powers and simply about being nice to Indigenous people. Government response to legitimate questioning continues to be a cocktail of obfuscation with gratuitous insults, namely that to question is both racist and immoral.
Despite government attempts at misdirection however, there is evidence that the Voice is a dangerous wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Thomas Mayo is an indigenous activist, a signatory to the Uluru statement, a Voice referendum working group member, and the author of the official “Voice to Parliament” handbook. He is also almost certain to be appointed to the Indigenous Voice panel.
Thomas Mayo is on record revealing [what I believe is] the real agenda behind the Voice. No person should consider voting before hearing Thomas Mayo’s intent. A video is readily attainable on YouTube.
vincing. (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).
Firstly, there are highly qualified legal opinions that a Voice to Parliament poses no risk whatsoever to the operational efficiency of the country and that any constitutional change would not give the Indigenous Voice any parliamentary or legislative power.
Secondly, she spoke glowingly of meeting with the local Indigenous leadership but left their contrary position on the Voice unspoken. I found this artificiality quite unworthy of an elected representative.
But she’s right about one thing: this Constitution belongs to all of us and, as such, we will all take responsibility for the outcome and how we advance as a progressive and inclusive nation. This cannot be achieved without acknowledgement of the Indigenous contribution to our heritage of more than 65,000 years of stewardship and listening to what they have to say.
It’s the fair thing to do and, as our national anthem says: Advance Australia Fair.
John Mosig, KewI encourage everyone, but especially those still in favour of the Voice, to hear the statements and then to return to this page and justify why questions being raised, but avoided, should not cause us all concern.
John Matthews, HeathmontAs a Mornington Peninsula resident in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, my familiarity with the local news is a bit tardy. That notwithstanding, I found [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s reasoning for the No vote in her recent article to be uncon-
Congratulations to the Flinders Zero Carbon Community who have secured federal funding for a community battery (“Solar battery a first for Flinders” The News 20/6/23). In addition to reducing energy costs and benefitting our climate, neighbourhood batteries help to localise energy, providing increased energy independence and security to citizens. It’s taken three years of work to make this happen, but the benefits to the Flinders community should be considerable. This example of positive community engagement reminded me of a quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has”.
Amy Hiller, KewCompiled by Cameron McCullough
IN last Wednesday’s issue I explained that in future we must get an ambulance of our own or go without one, so it will be wise for us to consider what system we will adopt.
I outlined the Victorian system, so that the most suitable service must be adopted.
In Queensland they have the best ambulance system in the World. In any part of Queensland any person who needs an ambulance can have one at any time free of charge. Only persons who can afford it are expected to contribute according to their means. They own their ambulance buildings, both for cars and also houses for the men. They have the last word in up-to-date cars. There are several large centres who in turn have a number of sub-centres, so that by this they have a network of systems right throughout the State.
The Queensland Government grants £ for £ for land, pays annually over £10,000.
I am sorry our Government will not do likewise; but to get this amount the people must also raise a like amount. This they do by collections from sympathisers and grateful benefactors, also from business firms, lodges, schools, churches, shire councils, and different associations, and each place in the district holds one good entertainment in the year just the same as they do for a cricket or football club for example. Maryborough centre receives personal subscriptions, £617/17/10; collections and employers’ lists, £201/13/7; school collections, £62/19/; collection boxes, £10/19/-; office boxes, £37/9/11; societies and munici-
pal, £161/10/4; benefits, £977/14/-; total, £2098/16/5, about 1/4 per head of population.
In Maryborough head centre population, 30,000, and area 80 miles across with a permanent staff of five men with four cars, then sub-centres at Gayndah, with three men and two cars; Murgon, with one man and one car; they also have a number of auxiliaries, who only get paid when they are called out to assist.
They have also honorary centres right through the district, who are supplied from headquarters (free) with litter and first-aid outfits.
These honorary bearers carry patients from short distances to railway, etc. All this is done free. A few years ago Maryborough lent £2000 free of interest to another centre, and in two years £500 had been paid back. This has been going on for 20 years, and there has never been one failure and financial matters never trouble them.
We hope to have a good response to our ambulance week, November 18 to 24, both days included; so we can start straight away. I will compare the two systems next week.
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THE death of Mrs. Coxall, mother of Mr. A. Coxall, of Frankston, has occurred at Windsor. The old lady, who had been a colonist for 70 years, had reached the advanced age of 92 years.
A few years ago she had the misfortune to break her hip, but, despite that, she was physically strong to the last, though her mental senses were a little impaired.
She was buried at Creswick on Monday last.
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THE marriage of Miss Elizabeth Pollock, of Glasgow, Scotland, and Mr. Archie R. Lloyd, of Horsham, will take place at Sorrento tomorrow.
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AT the instigation of Mr. McCorkell, the Dromana Progress Association is to be revived to interest the people in district development.
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THE store and post office at Rosebud has been totally destroyed by fire. The cause is wrapped in mystery.
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MR. T. Ritchie has purchased Mr. Thos. Wallace’s valuable property at Mornington. The property adjoins Sir. Willlam McPherson’s seaside residence.
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THE Mornington Shire Council propose to borrow £3250 for completing electric light scheme and improvements to Alexander Park.
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MR. W. J. Thorne, who died at Melbourne recently, resided at Mornington for the past 40 years. He was 58 years of age.
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THE Mornngton Football Club’s novelty night was highly successful, though the attendance was not all that could have been desired.
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MR. J. F. Conroy, killed recently on the Healesville line, was for some years a guard on the Frankston line, and resided at Mornington.
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BETWEEN forty and fifty users of electric light and power met at the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday night last to discuss the high cost of
current. Several ladies were in attendance.
Mr. J. D. Jennings was voted to the chair. He said that the electric light was a great boon, but sometimes boons could prove too expensive.
He had checked his meter and found that one light was costing him at the rate of 5/- per week.
Mr. C. W. Wood said his electric light account for April was £1/2/-; in May it jumped to £2/7/2. He thought there must be something wrong with the meter.
Mr. D. Dodd, who was appointed hon. secretary to the meeting, remarked that like Mr. Wood, his account for May was greatly in excess of the previous month, and totalled over £7.
Mr. Haggart moved that this meeting resolve to ask the council to try and reduce the cost of electric light and power. He pointed out that Chelsea was charging 8d. per unit for light and 2d. for power, as against 10d. and 6d. charged at Frankston.
Mr. Wood seconded the motion.
Mr. Wheeler said he had been told that the Electricity Commission fixed the price and not the council.
Mr. Young stated that the Commission sold the current to the council at a certain rate, and the council then fixed the price to consumers.
Crs. Wells, Oates, Mason, and McCulloch here entered the meeting and were welcomed by the chairman.
Cr. Mason said the council was paying 8½d. to the Commission for the current.
Cr. H. J. McCulloch, then went exhaustively into figures, showing the amount of current purchased by the
council during the last ten months, and quantity paid for by consumers.
The current had cost the council 8¼d., and it was impossible to retail it to the consumer at less than 10d. per unit.
The council was losing on current for power as it was. There was a considerable leakage, and it was unfortunate that there were no meters on the street lights.
Cr. Oates explained that Chelsea paid for its current under a different rating from Frankston. The electric light committee was now discussing the question of applying a special rate of 3d. to Seaford and Mt. Eliza on the same principle as the water rate was levied.
Cr. Mason assured the meeting that the council was not out to make profits on the electric light undertaking, the electrical engineer had advised charging 1/- per unit for lighting, but the council on its own responsibility had cut it down to 10d.
Cr. Wells said Chelsea was advantaged by having a direct line to convey the current from Melbourne, whereas Frankston line went to Mordlialloc and Dandenong, thus increasing overhead expenses.
Frankston started with 150 consumers and now had 450.
Mr. W. C. Young said the people were satisfied that the council was doing the best it could as to charges, although it would be good policy in the interests of production to reduce the cost of current used for power.
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ON your bike. For years, the invitation to stand astride a two-wheeled piece of transportation and trundle off over the horizon meant nothing to me. That’s because I was bike-less. It’s not as though I swore them off or took a vow to abstain from riding; it’s more than I never quite got around to it. That, however, has now changed.
Maybe it’s just me, but there are heaps of things that were once an essential part of my life that, for whatever reason, I stopped and, for no reason in particular, I haven’t gone back to. Riding a bike is but one example. Others include slippers, sugar bowls and tablecloths. That I have managed to survive successive decades without these things is a tribute, I think, either to my resilience or my aptitude for turbocharged procrastination.
My childhood was defined by three bicycles. The first was tiny – the kind you expect to see ridden by a monkey at a circus. At some point it would have had training wheels until the day arrived where these were deemed to be surplus to requirements. Whether it was because I had finally garnered sufficient confidence to ride without them or I felt the other twelve year olds would keep teasing me the longer I kept using them, I can’t say.
As the eldest of five, most of my possessions were redirected to one of my siblings. I’m not sure what became of my training wheels. Did they pass through the line of succession before coming to an ignominious end at the local tip? Or has my father squirreled them away and, someday without warning, will he ask me whether I still
want them? The training wheels are, I suspect, somewhere in the shed. It’s an observation that can be made about most objects in the known Universe.
I probably had that bike for too long.
It’s embarrassing when your bicycle is so small that you can use your own toes as bike rack. But when time finally came for it to be replaced, it was followed by a gargantuan, lumbering mechanical marvel. It was a dragster. Nothing says ‘nineteen seventies’ quite like a dragster bike. Except, of course, flares, lengthy sideburns and the first three albums by the Electric Light Orchestra. High handlebars, long ‘banana seat’ and gears that were largely deco-
rative in nature, the dragster was the two-wheeled equivalent of the kind of station wagon so lovingly championed by Carol from the Brady Bunch. I didn’t so much ride my dragster as I cruised. Up and down the driveway, my flared trousers flapping like the mainsail of an ocean vessel, I cruised looking for something (anything) to relieve the boredom. If the nineteen seventies were about anything, they were about being bored out of your brain whilst waiting for your parents to turn up in a Brady-sized station wagon before they strapped you into a vinyl seat that was so hot that it rivalled the surface of the sun; then scalded you with a seatbelt
buckle. Those were the days.
But whereas the seventies were plagued by station wagons, stagflation and disco music, the eighties were a time when anything seemed possible. It was a decade of adventure. Of timeless movies and chronically dated fashion (hello massive shoulder pads and acid wash!). Of teen culture and big pop songs and even bigger hair. It was an era in which a dragster was about as relevant as a Triceratops and just as aerodynamic. Clearly, it was a time for a new bike. It was time for a BMX.
More than just a bicycle, a BMX was a lifestyle choice. Kids were often shown using their bikes to challenge
authority and perform amazing deeds in generation-defining movies like ‘E.T.’ and ‘BMX Bandits’ (why Judy, PJ and Goose haven’t been featured on their own postage stamp or commemorative coin by now is totally beyond me). The great thing about a BMX is that it didn’t need a smooth path like a dragster. It could go anywhere. And it did. We used to race ours around the yard and perform ‘jumps’ by launching ourselves from modest ramps we constructed out of dirt (sorry for the holes in the lawn!). It felt daring at the time. (Monos! Bunny hops!) It probably was.
Then I left home. And I never owned a bike (or a sugar bowl) again. Perhaps the nineties weren’t a bike-loving era. Maybe there was confusion as to what kind of bike to get, now that BMXs were considered a relic from a bogan era (so to speak). Whatever the reason, I no longer had a bike to call my own. The BMX was left to languish in the shed, next to my training wheels and the plaster cast I had when I was six and broke my leg (you never know – it may still come in handy).
Then came the awkward bit. For some time, I owned a helmet but no bike. Consider it something of a statement of intent. But as of last week, I’m now the proud owner of a bike to go with the helmet. It doesn’t have training wheels and it’s not a dragster. It doesn’t look anything like a BMX. It’s a hybrid. Naturally, I’m nervous. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden one of these things, but the guy who sold it to me said not to worry; that it was as easy as riding a bike. We’ll see.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
PINES picked up an important win over Sorrento last Saturday.
The Pythons hosted the Sharks at Eric Bell Reserve. The match marked the return of star forward Aaron Edwards, who returned to Pines after a stint with St Kilda City. He transferred to Pines alongside Brownlow medalist Dane Swan, who debuted the week prior.
After a tight first quarter, Sorrento took control of the game heading into half time. The visitors led by 15 points at the main break.
Sorrento were ahead by nine points heading into the final term, but the Pythons proved too strong. Pines overran Sorrento to claim an eight point win 13.15 (93) to 13.7 (85).
Edwards booted two goals on his Pines return. Johnathan Haidon, Nicholas Braund, Carrel Deang, and Jackson Vaughan also impressed.
The win helped cement Pines’ finals spot. They are now three games clear inside the top five.
The loss leaves Sorrento in sixth place - the Sharks are eight points outside of the top five with six games left to play in the home-and-away season.
Langwarrin secured its second win for the season on Saturday in a hardfought match against Bonbeach.
Bonbeach and Langwarrin both came into the match with just a win each to their names this season. A loss for either side would leave them in grave relegation danger.
Bonbeach held Langwarrin goalless in the first term and established an early lead, but they didn’t hold it for long. Langwarrin led by seven points
at half-time.
Bonbeach didn’t take defeat lying down, and fought hard in the third term. At the three-quarter-time break, the sides were all square.
Langwarrin got the job done in the final quarter. They ran out 12 point winners 8.8 (56) to 10.8 (68).
Sam Dunell played a crucial role for the Kangaroos. He scored four goals.
Dromana stretched its top division winning streak to 12 on Saturday with a thumping win over Rosebud. Dromana did it easy - the final scoreboard read Dromana 17.10 (112) to Rosebud 3.2 (20).
Frankston YCW remained in second place after a strong 60 point win over Frankston Bombers on Saturday - 8.6 (54) to 16.18 (114). Josh Patullo booted six goals for the Stonecats. The final match for the round saw Mt Eliza beat Red Hill by 27 points.
KARINGAL’S undefeated streak has come to an end.
The Bulls came into their round 12 clash with Edithvale-Aspendale unbeaten for the season. They started off on the right foot, but had a miserable time after quarter-time.
It was all Edithvale-Aspendale after the first break. They piled on 14 goals to zero after quarter-time in an astonishing display.
It was academic in the end for EdiAsp, as they brought the Bulls back down to earth with a 2.11 (23) to 15.9 (99) win.
Hugo Clarke, Zack O'Neill, and Michael Meehan were named in Edithvale-Aspendale’s best.
The win keeps Edi-Asp in finals contention.
Hastings’ finals hopes were boosted by a brilliant win over Crib Point
last weekend. The Blues got over the line by a point 7.12 (54) to 7.13 (55).
Pearcedale also picked up an important win on Saturday to keep their finals hopes alive. They beat Chelsea 14.12 (96) to 11.13 (79).
Pearcedale took an early lead, and held onto it all day long.
Luke Daniel was awesome for Pearcedale, booting six goals. Kaolan Thornton scored three.
There were goals aplenty when Tyabb hosted Mornington on Saturday.
33 goals were kicked for the afternoon. Six of them came from the boot of Tim Susovich, which helped Mornington claim the win.
The Bulldogs overcame a poor start to win 13.8 (86) to 20.19 (139).
Rye endured another tough day last weekend. They conceded 25 goals to Seaford in a 91-point defeat. Devon Meadows closed out the round by beating Somerville by 31 points.
A GOAL in the 93rd minute denied Langwarrin a memorable away win on Friday night against NPL2 championship challenger Preston Lions.
The home side led after 18 minutes when Connor Bell neatly angled a low Andy Stubley cross from the right inside the far post.
Langy hit back nine minutes later when Luke Goulding’s cross from the right was headed firmly by Brad Blumenthal.
The visitors hit the front in the 80th minute with an Archie Macphee header following a Lucas Portelli cross from the right to make it 2-1.
The last minutes of this thrilling contest kept fans on their toes as Preston threw everything it could at its opponent desperately seeking an equaliser.
It was rewarded in time added after Langy failed to deal with a cross into the box and the ball fell to Preston substitute Rob Stambolziev who slid down and converted from close range.
But the final whistle wasn’t the end of the action.
Referee George Lakrindis immediately ran towards Portelli and sent him off for dissent.
It’s Portelli’s second red card this season.
In State 1 news Mornington signed Navin Velupillay late last week.
The former Langwarrin player switched from Casey Comets and was a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Old Scotch at Dallas Brooks Park.
Shaun Kenny scored for Mornington.
The big news in State 2 was Peninsula Strikers emerging 1-0 winners over neighbouring Frankston Pines in a dour derby at Centenary Park on Saturday.
Strikers created a number of chances in the first half forcing Pines keeper Ryan Ramsden into some excellent saves.
For Strikers Riley Anderton was in the thick of the action volleying wide from a Cooper Andrews cross and heading onto the post following a Wayne Gordon corner.
Two pivotal moments in this contest came in the second half when referee Ben Lepileo sent off Pines defender Deniz Karabadjak and Ramsden just a few minutes apart.
Karabadjak was red carded after a challenge on Jamie Davidson while Ramsden was dismissed for bringing down Campbell Steedman inside the box.
The resulting penalty from the Steedman infringement was tucked away by Anderton for the only goal of the game.
Despite being down to nine men Pines could have snatched a late equaliser if not for a fine Faraz Zenoozi save from a Ben Lund shot.
Skye United came away from Dendy Park with a precious point after a 1-1 draw with promotion hopeful Hampton East Brighton on Saturday.
After an even first half the home side got on top after the break and put Skye under pressure.
Anthony Bran gave Hampton a deserved lead and it would have gone further ahead if a shot hadn’t rebounded off the post.
Leo McLeod’s entrance off the bench for the last half-hour had a significant impact according to Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness.
“He changed the game for us,” McGuinness said.
“He missed a chance to equalise but he didn’t miss a second time after young Seb Stevens played a great through ball which Leo tucked away.”
Stevens is just 17 and was making his senior debut.
In State 4 the much anticipated derby
showdown between Somerville Eagles and Baxter fell victim to an unplayable pitch at Tyabb Central Reserve.
Despite the postponement there is significant player news from Baxter with Aaran Currie rejoining Frankston Pines while Liam Baxter has signed with NPL side Moreland City.
The only local outfit to feature at this level was Chelsea which emerged from Saturday’s trip to face Sandown Lions with a 3-3 draw.
Diego Herrera and Adam Bartosy gave Chelsea a 2-0 lead after 26 minutes but a penalty awarded for handball and a headed goal levelled the scores at half-time.
Sandown hit the front in the 80th minute when Dobuol Kong scored his second with a near post header from a corner but Chelsea couldn’t be denied.
In the 94th minute Herrera’s cross was flicked on by Piers Brelsford and Bartosy’s first time strike into the top corner ensured a share of the spoils.
In State 5 news Mentone won the local derby 1-0 against Aspendale, Seaford United made it six straight wins with a 1-0 result against Casey Panthers, Mount Martha easily accounted for visitor Barton United 4-0 while Rosebud lost 2-0 away to champion
COACHES, past and present players and administrators are being given a unique opportunity to learn about the latest research into links between heading a football and dementia.
Ian Greener, former head coach of the Victorian Institute of Sport soccer program and ex-state director of coaching for the Victorian Soccer Federation, has arranged a zoom presentation from Headsafe this Sunday 9 July at 7.30pm. Headsafe currently works with both the English and Scottish Football Associations researching and advising on the link between heading and dementia.
“This is a conversation that we need to have to protect heading in our game,” Greener said.
“It will be the first time in this country that we will have access to the latest research information on this topic and we need to spread the word throughout the football community on a very important subject.”
The session is free and features presenters Nick Gates and Lou Crawford.
If you want to participate contact Greener at greener_ian@yahoo.com.au so he can send you a link 24 to 48 hours prior to the event.
elect Hampton Park United.
A stunning free-kick from Mentone’s Tyler Pollard in the 26th minute proved the difference in Saturday’s derby at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields in Keysborough.
Aspendale should have taken the lead earlier after James Hilton was penalised for handball but Keiran Hughes’ attempt struck the outside of the post.
Mentone keeper Quinn Carter was in tremendous form with two point-blank saves in the second half as Mentone held on for a vital three points.
Harry McCartney reports that the breakthrough for Seaford came in the 35th minute when Josh Vega’s low cross from the right was met by Emmat Ehsani who tapped in from close range.
The second half was an arm wrestle with the referee intervening via a yellow card barrage in an attempt to keep control of the contest.
Two goals in each half did the trick for Mount Martha at Civic Reserve on Saturday.
Both first-half goals came from Mitch Hawkins the first when Jaden Tabener drove in from the left and played the ball low for Hawkins to fin-
ish at the back post in the 32nd minute. Three minutes later Ethan Sanderson did the same for Hawkins to tap it in again.
James Price got on the end of a Josh McMillan header for the third in the 68th minute and the pair combined again on 88 minutes when McMillan found the bottom corner after a Price header.
Rosebud travelled to unbeaten Hampton Park and gave a great account of itself against the runaway league leader.
Despite being 1-0 down and having Tom Donaghue shown a straight red in the second half the visitors challenged all the way.
“We were awarded a penalty for an obvious handball but the referee overturned his decision after speaking to the Hampton Park linesman,” Rosebud head coach Jason Symonds said. The game was in the balance till the dying minutes when the home side put the result to bed with a late goal. Noah Musso, Jacob Biggs and Julien Dos Santo were outstanding for the Buds.
Friday 7 July, 8.30pm: Chelsea v FC Noble Hurricanes, Edithvale Recreation Reserve
Saturday 8 July, 3pm:
Langwarrin v Dandenong City, Lawton Park
Mornington v Springvale White Eagles, Dallas Brooks Park
Mazenod v Skye Utd, Brandon Park Reserve
Mooroolbark v Frankston Pines, Esther Park Reserve
Endeavour Utd v Baxter, Reema Reserve
Mount Eliza v Mount Martha, Emil Madsen Reserve
Aspendale v Casey Panthers, Jack Grut Reserve
Mentone v Bunyip District, Mentone Grammar
Seaford Utd v Hampton Park Utd, North Seaford Reserve
Saturday 8 July, 6pm: Keysborough v Somerville Eagles, Coomoora Reserve
Saturday 8 July, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Barton Utd, Olympic Park
Sunday 9 July, 3pm: North Caulfield v Peninsula Strikers, Caulfield Park
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