Frankston Times 6th August 2024 by Mornington Peninsula News Group

Frankston

Trees for the future

STUDENTS from Frankston Heights Primary School have taken part in National School Tree Day, planting dozens of trees at George Wallace Reserve. Hundreds of trees have been planted across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula over the last two weeks to mark the event. See story page 5. Pictures: Supplied

Major rail works wrap up

Brodie Cowburn

brodie@baysidenews.com.au

THE redeveloped Parkdale Station on the Frankston line is now open. Crews have been working since last year to replace the level crossings at Warrigal Road in Mentone and Parkers Road in Parkdale with elevated rail. Last week they removed the Parkers Road boom gates and officially opened

the new Parkdale Station. Parkdale Station was reopened at an event last Friday, 2 August. Parkers Road will open to traffic once again on 8 August.

The opening marked the end of nearly three weeks of major disruptions on the Frankston line. Buses replaced trains between Cheltenham and Frankston from 14 July to 31 July while works were ongoing. Bus re-

placements ran between Moorabbin and Frankston on 31 July and 1 August.

The next major disruption is expected to begin at 8.30pm on Monday 19 August - buses will replace trains between Carrum and Frankston until Wednesday, 28 August. The Stony Point line will also be affected. Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said the Parkdale level crossing removal

would “connect” the two sides of the suburb. “We thank the community for its patience while we made the Warrigal Road, Mentone and Parkers Road, Parkdale level crossings a thing of the past, opened a brand new Parkdale Station, and connected the suburb previously divided by the rail line,” he said. Work continues at the station on new lifts and open space underneath the elevated rail line. A new shared use path

connecting Parkdale to Cheltenham via Mentone is set to be complete by 2025. By 2029, the state government hopes to remove all level crossings on the Frankston line. Victorian transport infrastructure minister Danny Pearson said “we’re one step closer to making the Frankston Line level crossing free by 2029 and removing 110 level crossings by 2030, changing the way people live, work and travel.”

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

AUGUST

Open Mic

Sunday Aug 18. Monthly open mic at Peninsula Strikers, 117R McClelland Drive Frankston. PA drums and bass bin provided. Doors open at 1.30pm. First act at 2pm. Free entry. Bring a plate and friends to listen to local talent.

A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul. Wed 14 Aug, 7pm - 8.30pm. Information lecture about the teaching of Bruno Groening. The Chapel at 16 High Street Frankston. Contact Andrew Gabriel 0404 837 311 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.

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

Peninsula Youth Orchestra

Primary and Secondary string, wind or brass instrumental students welcome to join us!

Rehearsals are held Wednesdays 5.45pm6.45pm at Ebdale Community Centre,Frankston. Performance opportunities include concerts with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra! Details at www.peninsulayouthmusicsociety.org.au

GUARDS AT THE TAJ

Written by Rajiv Joseph. Directed

A lifelong friendship is tested when two ordinary men are ordered to do the unthinkable. Guards at the Taj mixes witty black comedy with the bloodiest deeds of Greek tragedy.

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.

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

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.

Frankston Stroke Support Group

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

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir

Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year.

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

Southern Sounds Chorus

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

Border Collies & Friends

Every Sat & Sun at 7am. Walking group meet at Overport Park (lower oval) Overport Rd, Frankston South. Bbqs & social events. Well socialised dogs only. Contact Suzanne: 9789 8475 or Mark: 0421 150 387

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Peninsula Field Naturalists Club

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

Table Tennis for Everyone!

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

Frankston Masters Athletics Club

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

Try Croquet

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

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

Dog Lovers Walking Group

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

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

Frankston to host netball young guns

THE best young netballers in Victoria will come to Frankston next year to compete in Netball Victoria’s 2025 State Titles. The state competition will be held at Frankston’s Jubilee Park Stadium between 8 March and 10 March next year. Frankston previously hosted the event in 1990 and 2004.

Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman said that Jubilee Park Stadium’s $36.6 million redevelopment made it a perfect choice to host next year’s tournament. “We’re grateful for the support of Frankston District Netball Association and Frankston City Council for hosting the 2025 State Titles and investing in the sport that reaches so many people across the state. Since the redevelopment, Jubilee Park Stadium has become a hub for high performance and pathway netball, and we look forward to seeing the state’s up–and–coming netballers compete at the facility in March,” she said.

“For 40 years, the state titles has been a highly regarded event in the Netball Victoria pathway as an opportunity to not only identify talent across Victoria, but have athletes, umpires, coaches and officials challenge themselves against the state’s best.”

The event is a round–robin style tournament. There are five divisions - under 15s, under 17s female, under 17s male, open, and all abilities.

The schedule is expected to be released in the months to come. Tickets will be free for attendees.

Haynes, Shaelyse Frazer and Chloe Wilkes. Picture: Supplied

Sculpture

plan will ‘reverse imbalance’

SIX new sculptures honouring outstanding women will be installed across Victoria as part of an initiative run by McClelland Gallery.

The Langwarrin gallery is partnering with the state government to run the Women’s Public Art Program. The state government is spending $1.2 million on the second round of the program, and will use the money to commission and install six sculptures.

The state government estimates that of the 600 sculptures installed across the state, just two per cent represent women. Victorian minister for women Natalie Hutchins said “we’re building greater recognition of women who have contributed above and beyond for Victoria, and creating a permanent record of their excellence. We know that by elevating women’s achievements in such a visible way, all sorts of opportunities can arise.”

McClelland Gallery executive director Lisa Byrne said that the “underrepresentation of works of and by women is a colossal gap in public art, locally and globally.”

“As Australia’s preeminent authority on sculpture and spatial practice, McClelland will dedicate our public art expertise to ensuring this project makes significant inroads in reversing this imbalance,” Byrne said.

Applications are open now for grant funding to complete sculptures. To apply or read more information visit www.vic.gov.au/victorian-womens-public-art-program.

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Eight teens arrested after police chase

EIGHT teenagers have been charged by police after an alleged chase across the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Police allege they saw a stolen white Mercedes driving in Glen Waverley at around 12.30am on 25 July. With the assistance of the police helicopter, they tracked the car along the Monash Freeway and deployed stop sticks.

The car stopped in Officer, where police arrested eight teenagers. Among them was a 17-year-old Frankston boy, who was charged with theft of motor vehicle and was bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

A 13-year-old Dandenong boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving and, unlicensed driving. A 16-year-old Dandenong boy, a 15-year-old Dandenong boy, a 16-year-old Dandenong boy, a 17-yearold Narre Warren boy, A 17-year-old Cranbourne North boy, and a 14-yearold Doveton boy were all charged with theft of motor vehicle. All except the Doveton boy were bailed to appear at a Children’s Court at a later date.

In a statement Victoria Police said the arrests were made as part of Operation Trinity, which has seen more police units dedicated to patrolling roads.

“Operation Trinity, which runs every single night until dawn is Victoria Police’s most well-resourced frontline policing operation at present. There are 70 additional police rostered each night, on top of existing patrols. This includes frontline officers, Highway

Patrol members, the Dog Squad, Public Order Response Team, and Air Wing,” Victoria Police said. “As a result of this intense focus, police have made over 1,400 arrests relating to burglaries and car thefts – with the overwhelming majority of these offenders’ children.

A further 6,600 people have been processed for other offences detected by police working nightshift across the Trinity area of operations.”

Renewed search for missing man Esteban

POLICE have issued a renewed plea for information about the disappearance of Patterson Lakes man Esteban Do Santos.

The man went missing from a family holiday home in Daylesford in 2021.

He was last seen at around 3.30am on 11 April, 2021.

Police and SES conducted a search at Victoria Park in Daylesford last week. Police are appealing for anyone with information to step forward to help solve the case.

In a statement, Victoria Police said “Esteban, who resides in Patterson Lakes, is about 182cm tall with a medium build and has a slight limp when he walks.”

“He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black 2XU puffer jacket, distinctive rings on his fingers and was carrying a green satchel and tan coloured water bottle,” Victoria Police said. Images (below) of the missing man and his rings have been released. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Kids set sights on greener future

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

HUNDREDS of trees have been planted across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula over the last two weeks to mark National Tree Day.

Events were organised statewide to mark National Schools Tree Day on 26 July and National Tree Day on 28 July. Among the locations which hosted planting events were Wallace Reserve in Frankston, Carrum Downs Secondary College, Patterson River Secondary College, Aldercourt Primary School, Banyan Fields Primary School, Seaford Park Primary School, and Skye Primary School.

Students from Frankston Heights Primary School planted the trees at Wallace Reserve. Frankston Heights Primary School teacher Candice Bush said “our school considers the environment an important aspect of our students’ education. The students learn about environment and sustainability practices through our school’s science program. We’re proud of the fact we’re very community minded and have established strong links with the Friends of Wallace Reserve and Frankston City Council’s Environmental Network.”

Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea attended six school plantings and donated 20 trees. She said “trees are so important to the beauty, health and wellbeing of our people and our planet. Students are the future caretakers of our planet. It is vital they are supported to understand their role in protecting the natural en-

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vironment now and into the future.”

Not-for-profit PlanetArk is behind the National Tree Day initiative. Its CEO Rebecca Gilling said “we know through our experiences with the National Tree Day program that there are significant benefits associated with spending time in nature, including enhanced learning, concentration, healing, relaxation and recovery, to name just a few.”

“Time in nature helps us thrive as individuals - physically, intellectually, emotionally, mentally, and ethically – and research suggests this is something young Australians really need at this time,” she said. “By engaging young minds in environmental initiatives like National Tree Day, we are equipping them with the tools they need to support mental health and wellbeing and become responsible stewards of our planet.”

For more information visit treeday. planetark.org.

Unmissable spectacle this November

Mornington is set to experience a cultural renaissance this November with the return of EUPHORIC, a ground-breaking modernday variety show that promises to deliver an unforgettable entertainment experience. Slated for three spectacular shows on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, EUPHORIC is back by popular demand and ready to dazzle audiences like never before.

But that’s not all! This year, EUPHORIC is expanding its reach with additional shows in Pakenham and Brunswick, bringing the electrifying spectacle to even more fans.

Last year’s shows were such a resounding success that EUPHORIC is returning for more in 2024. The overwhelming positive response and demand from audiences have paved the

way for another series of performances that are set to exceed expectations.

This isn’t just another night out; it’s an immersive spectacle blending comedy, burlesque, drag, dance, music, and more.

EUPHORIC calls on attendees to embrace the extraordinary and leave political correctness at the door. This show is crafted for those who are open-minded, not easily offended, and ready to dive headfirst into a world of unbridled fun.

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Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to secure yours now! Embrace your sexy side, shake off the dust from your boa, and bring out those heels for a night that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. EUPHORIC is back, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

A FRANKSTON Heights Primary School student planting trees at Wallace Reserve. Picture: Supplied

FMP Job Expo attracts top attention

ON Tuesday 20 August more than 50 different employers and local businesses will come together at the Mornington Racecourse as part of the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Jobs Expo.

The expo will be open to the public from 2.30-4.30pm, and be held in conjunction with the earlier Frankston and Mornington Peninsula industry expo – where round 2000 local high school students will learn about local career opportunities.

Attendees will have access to a broad spectrum of job opportunities across various sectors. Whether interest lies in tourism, trades, health, horticulture, manufacturing, or marketing, the expo provides a platform to explore different industries and discover the range of career options available locally.

Organized by the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Employment Network in conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council, the event will be held as part of the Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival.

The event will feature a series of information sessions designed to offer valuable insights through presentations and interactive Q&A segments. These sessions aim to provide attendees with a clearer understanding of industry trends and job market demands.

“Some jobseekers may have an understanding of an industry based on outdated information,” said Jayde Hayes, Manager of the Economic Development Unit for the Mornington Peninsula Shire. “This expo is a great chance to find out what is really happening in an industry sector, and to ask questions about career pathways, or transferable skill development, or what training is offered as part of a role. Industry sectors like manufacturing and horticulture now use a lot of robotics and technology, hospitality roles can lead to international job opportunities and health

care is the largest employer on the Mornington Peninsula – and growing. The expo is a chance to find out what opportunities there are and where they can lead.”

Job seekers can engage with employers about the training programs available, enhancing their understanding of how to grow and advance within their chosen fields. To help attendees explore these opportunities there will be DIY stations for handson learning experiences, virtual reality tours, live demonstrations and plenty of giveaways. Attendees will be able to get instant feedback

on resumes and portfolios, gain assistance in tweaking their resume or gain advice on writing applications through educational sessions run by local training provider Chisholm Institute of TAFE, as well as learn about essential skills like interview techniques, networking strategies and personal branding.

A live Jobs Board will be accessible on the day where attendees can see what sorts of jobs are on offer from local businesses, and chat to those attending to fid out more information.

Organized by the Frankston and Mornington

The FMP Job Expo is designed to facilitate connections between local job seekers and opportunities within the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston region.

During this dynamic 2-hour session, attendees will have the chance to engage directly with industry professionals and employers, eliminating the impersonal nature of online recruitment.

This event is a valuable opportunity for those looking for a new job or wanting to explore options for a career change. Find out what employers are looking for and what local jobs and careers are available.

Peninsula Local Learning and Employment Network in conjunction with the Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council, the event will be held as part of the Mornington Peninsula Small Business Festival. Whether you’re actively looking for a job, considering a career change, or simply want to see what opportunities are out there, the FMP Job Expo is an event not to be missed. More information at www.fmpjobexpo.com.au. Mark your calendar and take the first step towards a brighter future.

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Young artists show off work

ART and design students at Chisholm Institute TAFE have created more than 100 artworks for an exhibition in Frankston.

Small Works – a Show of Big Ideas is now showing at Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube 37. 150 artworks completed by Chisholm students are on display until 10 August.

Alex Ralph, a student at the Frankston TAFE campus, is among

those with their art on display. Ralph said she was “pleasantly surprised at how great it looked” once it was put up.

A statement from Chisholm read “ The Small Works artworks capture the thoughts and emotions of the student artists as they explore the themes of love, fear, race, identity and the fragility of nature. All artworks are deliberately small but pack

a powerful punch through the diverse messages.”

The artworks on display are available for purchase.

ALEX Ralph with her artwork at Cube 37. Picture: Supplied

Organ donation study underway

A STUDY looking into contact between families of organ donors and transplant recipients is being undertaken by a Langwarrin researcher.

Anthony Cignarella is undertaking the research as part of his PhD at Griffith University. He said he has observed a trend in donor families connecting with transplant recipients, and is hoping to learn more.

“Some donor family members and transplant recipients would like greater transparency by sharing more details about their loved ones and themselves,” he said. “Knowing their name or seeing a photograph emphasises they are a person with a family and all the qualities that make us human.

“Currently, written communication between donor family members and transplant recipients involves the exchange of written letters via the donation agency where they are screened for identifying information to ensure anonymity is maintained. Some donor family members and transplant recipients have said they would prefer more support from trained professionals such as the support offered by contact programs in the areas of adoption, and sperm or egg donation.

“I have had the privilege of speaking with many donor family mem -

bers and transplant recipients across Australia who acknowledge there are risks associated with identifiable contact such as mismatched expectations regarding frequency of contact, fear of rejection, and misaligned values which may result in some level of disappointment.”

Cignarella is running a survey as part of his research, To take part visit griffithuw.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_5cd84zACMr911FY

PHD candidate Anthony Cignarella. Picture: Supplied

Mural brightens RSL homes

A NEW mural has been painted at Vasey RSL Care in Frankston South.

The 85-unit social housing site offers support to veterans, and is on the same land as the Vasey RSL Care Frankston South Aged Care Facility.

Vasey resident Jan Fraser began planning the mural around five years ago. She received a $5000 grant for the project from Frankston Council last year, and engaged an artist to paint it.

The mural was painted by artist Sheldon Headspeath, who worked with a team of local young people to complete it. Headspeath said “the thing I enjoyed most about this project was interacting with all the residents and general public as they passed and commented or told a story of a family member serving in the military whether past or present and the general positivity the project created.”

Jan Fraser said she is very happy

with the final product. “The mural represents the people who live here and brightens up the entrance to our Village. I am proud of the effort and persistence over the last 5 years to make this mural happen and we are thrilled with the final result,” she said.

ARTIST Sheldon Headspeath. Vasey RSL’s Amanda Smith, resident Jan Fraser, and Ashton. Picture: Supplied

In the Spotlight

August kicked off on a high note in Frankston with Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. We were thrilled to be the only Melbourne venue to host the world’s longest-running play. The show was a great hit, with close to 4,000 people attending over 4 days. This world-famous mystery captivated audiences and became the talk of the town.

For those who love a great story, we have a lineup of compelling dramas. On Tuesday, 6 August, The Visitors takes us back to January 1788, imagining the events surrounding the arrival of the First Fleet. As a mysterious fleet gathers in the harbour, seven clan leaders face a momentous decision: should they welcome these strangers or send them away? This unmissable production by Moogahlin Performing Arts and Sydney Theatre Company, written by Jane Harrison and directed by Wesley Enoch, is sure to leave a lasting impact.

Families will delight in The Peasant Prince on 13 August. This children’s adaptation of Li Cunxin’s iconic autobiography, Mao’s Last Dancer, tells the remarkable true story of a 10-year-old peasant boy’s journey from rural China to the international dance stage. It’s a tale of courage, resilience, and unwavering hope.

Looking ahead to September, Guards at the Taj arrives on the 3rd. This play features a heart-wrenchingly funny friendship put to the ultimate test, with existential banter reminiscent of Beckett and Stoppard.

Guards at the Taj blends witty black comedy with the tragic intensity of Greek drama.

So, fill your cup with stories that entertain and offer fresh perspectives—stories that will stay with you for years to come.

I hope to see you at the theatre soon.

Tammy Ryan Manager, Arts & Culture Frankston City Council

KARLEEN (Bunnings), Zoe (Hands on Learning), Noah (Cranbourne East Secondary College), Kobi (Narre Warren South P.12 College), Will (Padua College Mornington), and Tam (Bunnings) pictured left to right. Picture: Gary Sissons

Students spruce up hall

THE hall at Longbeach Anglican Church - St Chads is receiving a muchneeded facelift thanks to a group of dedicated students.

Mount Eliza Secondary College, Padua College, Cranbourne East Secondary College, Narre Warren South P-12 College, Frankston High School, and Bayswater Secondary College students teamed up last week to paint and renovate the hall. The children are part of the Hands On Learning program.

Hands On Learning is administered by Save the Children. The program, founded 25 years ago by Frankston teacher Russell Kerr, aims to improve student engagement and attendance by giving them hands-on projects to tackle. 140 Victorian schools run the program.

Hands On Learning network development manager Zoe Wilson said the students had made a big improvement to the Thames Promenade hall. She said “the Longbeach Community Hall

in Chelsea is an important community gathering place but was in need of a fresh coat of paint as well as some TLC for the garden.”

“Hands On Learning students from six different schools in South East Melbourne - Mount Eliza Secondary College, Padua College Mornington, Cranbourne East Secondary College, Narre Warren South P-12 College, Frankston High School and Bayswater Secondary College - joined forces to complete an ambitious project to refurbish and paint the venue, giving it a new lease on life,” she said. “Undertaking authentic handson projects like this is a big part of what makes the Hands On Learning program so successful - by creating opportunities for students to discover their talents, they experience success and gain confidence while also contributing to the wellbeing of their communities.”

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The Visitors. Photo: Daniel Boud

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY

THURSDAY ANIMALS ABOARD WITH DR HARRY SEVEN, 7.30pm

Dr Harry Cooper (pictured) spreads his wings as narrator of this intriguing series. After a handful of episodes which aired last year, this educational and emotional doco is back on board to shine a light on the complicated ins and outs of safely transporting animals across Australia and the globe. Tonight, Dr Harry meets a frequent-ﬂyer retriever and there is a teary goodbye for two endangered gibbons.

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2024

SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm

A mainstay of British music culture since the 1980s, this mammoth performing arts festival is a bucket list item for hordes of music lovers. Attended by more than 20,000 festival goers, this five-day event held on Scottish farmland is iconic. Featuring five episodes, the revelry kicks off with a double episode that’s the perfect way to jump-start the weekend. The diverse line-up includes pop star Dua Lipa (pictured), along with Coldplay and The Streets.

Thursday, August 8

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SUNDAY

SECRET LIVES OF THE ROMAN EMPERORS SBS, 7.30pm

British lecturer and writer Mary Beard (pictured) has a boundless curiosity and knowledge about ancient Rome that’s sure to rub oﬀ on any viewer. She’s buoyed by enthusiasm and wit in this new special where she explores what it was really like to be an emperor of Rome. From visits to places including Hadrian’s grand villa at Tivoli and Rome’s imperial palace, Palatine Hill, Beard leaves no historic stone unturned, exploring everything from rare inscriptions to the Romans’ sex lives and health.

SUNDAY

TOP GUN: MAVERICK TEN, 7.30pm

Now a decorated test pilot, this kinetic blockbuster ﬁnds US Navy Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise (pictured), back at Top Gun, begrudgingly educating a new generation of graduate ﬁghter pilots ahead of an extremely dangerous mission. Among the students are Jake “Hangman” Seresin (Glen Powell), Natasha “Phoenix” Trace (Monica Barbaro) and Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles and Maverick’s complicated bulk of the bromance, while the aerial stunts cinematography make

Mary Beard, a renowned authority on ancient Rome, hosts Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (Final, PG, R) 10.30 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.20 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian: Mateship. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 3.

ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R)

Talking Heads. (PG, R) 11.30 Grand Designs. (R) 12.20 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 10.55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PGad, R) 2.10 The Toys That Built The World. (PG, R) 3.00 Seeds: Planting Hope Through Education. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Spider Bite. The pressure is on for Dr Javed who must insert an intravenous line for a 75-year-old patient.

9.20 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The South. (R) Part 2 of 2. 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The Head. (Malsv)

12.35 Blanca. (Madlv, R)

3.30 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Secret Diary Of A Cheerleader. (2023, Madv)

2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG) 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. (PGa)

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) There is a teary goodbye for two gibbons.

8.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R) Ron Iddles takes a look at the 2011 disappearance and murder of Mandy Ahmadi.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Without Warning. (PGa) Two floatplanes collide mid-air.

10.30 Starstruck. (PG) 1.00 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 12: Early morning.

7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

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3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGalv, R) 9.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 10.00 Everyday

6.00 9News.

7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Night.

7.50 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm. From Accor Stadium, Sydney.

9.45 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Night. Events may include: canoe sprint, men’s K4 final.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Late night.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Post midnight.

3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Overnight.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 13: Early morning.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Law & Order:

Friday, August 9

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

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 Troppo. (Malv, R) 1.55 QI. (Final, Ms, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.50 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 10.55 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PGa, R) 2.10 The Toys That Built The World. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE:

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

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

7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3.

9.05 Troppo. (Mal) When Brooke is found floating in a river, strangled and barely conscious, Ted and Amanda hunt for her attacker.

10.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.30 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

10.45 Love Your Garden.

11.35 Grand Designs: West Sussex. (R)

12.20 We Hunt Together. (Malsv, R) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers: Edinburgh North Bridge. A team works on North Bridge in Edinburgh.

8.30 Ancient Superstructures: The Great Sphinx – Carving The Lion King. A look at the Great Sphinx of Giza.

9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The Shelter. (MA15+av)

12.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.50 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (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 visit’s Summerland Farm. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Criminal Confessions: Two Fires, One Victim. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Amanda Kay Smith. 1.00 Boy To Man: The Shark People. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Jabba’s Movies. 9.30 Better Homes. 11.00 Hidden Coastal Villages. Noon

6.00 9News.

7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. Events may include: athletics semi-finals; canoe sprint; cycling track.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 14: Late night. Events may include: diving; cycling track; women’s soccer, bronze medal match.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight. Events may include: women’s soccer, bronze medal match; cycling track; women’s basketball, semi-final.

3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Overnight.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Early morning.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Domhnall Gleeson and Colman Domingo. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2000. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Woman. 1.00 Most Expensivest. 1.55 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Glastonbury Festival 2024. 10.40 Sex, Drugs And Bicycles. 12.20am How To Make It On OnlyFans. 1.15 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 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Mystic. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 TMNT. 1.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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6am All Roads Lead To Rome. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.40 FairyTale: A True Story. (1997, PG) 8.30 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.50 A Thief’s Daughter. (2019, M, Catalan) 12.45pm Radioactive. (2019, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Summerland. (2020, PG) 5.10 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.30 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 10.10 Maixabel. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.20am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea.

4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.35 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

Saturday, August 10

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 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.50 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (R) 4.00 Rose Gold. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole: Mystery Sphinx. (Final, PG, R)

6.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera. (PG, R) A look at the Woomera detention centre protest.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface enters a chess tournament.

8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star.

9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Malns, R) Justine’s allegation causes a stir.

10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances plots her revenge.

11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (PGa, R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) 5.25 Enemy Alien. (PG) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGal, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Morocco. 8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. Part 2 of 4. 9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) It is Holy Week at Westminster Abbey. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Mls) 12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Lola. Continued. (1961, PG, French) 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 The Goya Murders. (2019,

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at The Valley, Missile Stakes and BRC at SCTC Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. Melbourne v Port Adelaide. From the MCG.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R) Dr Harry Cooper and Dr Katrina Warren present information about animals and pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Chalki And Karpathos. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Afternoon. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.30 Freshly

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A couple who dream of very different dogs are searching for a pooch they will both agree on. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance UK. (PGa, R) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester, one with a primary school and a nursery nearby. An elderly lady is found on the floor outside the bus station. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2000. 11.00 Front

Day 15: Night. Events may include: canoe sprint, women’s K1 500m final; men’s volleyball, gold medal match; weightlifting.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 15: Late night. Events may include: diving; men’s volleyball, gold medal match; women’s golf, final round.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 15: Post midnight. Events may include: diving; cycling track; weightlifting; women’s golf.

3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 15: Overnight.

5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 15: Early morning.

Sunday, August 11

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Final, PG, R) 3.05 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.35 Extraordinary Escapes. (R) 4.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.05 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Swan Football. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. ProMX C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Such Was Life. (R) 4.10 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.40 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGavw, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

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

7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4.

9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) As Justine spirals in the aftermath of the tribunal, she begins to obsess over an American exchange player.

9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Cassie and Sunny interview the suspects.

10.40 Fisk. (PG, R)

11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)

11.55 Frayed. (Mals, R)

12.40 Noughts + Crosses. (Mal, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals) Explores the life of a Roman emperor.

8.40 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, Ma, R) An intimate portrait of Robin Williams. Susan Schneider Williams, John Montgomery. 10.10 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022, PGal, R) Angela Merkel. 11.55 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R) 1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 3.10 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Football. VFL. Round 20. Frankston v Footscray. 2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. Richmond v St Kilda. 6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning. 7.00 Today In Paris. Presented by Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic. 11.00 9News Morning Weekend.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. 9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. (MA15+av) Part 5 of 5. Lucinda’s search for the truth becomes dangerous as she turns to help from unexpected places.

10.30 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v, R) A look at serial killer Allan Legere.

12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R) Victory argues with Dahlia.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. Events may include: cycling track; women’s basketball; men’s water polo.

10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Late night. Events may include: men’s water polo, gold medal match; women’s basketball, gold medal match.

12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 16: Post midnight. Events may include: women’s basketball, gold medal match.

2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Day 16: Overnight. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022, Mlv, R) An aviator trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission while confronting the ghosts of his past. Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly. 10.00 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis. 12.05 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Hudson & Rex. 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 How To Rob A Bank. 3.00 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.45 The Machines That Built America. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (Premiere) 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.10 Merlin. 11.55 BTN High. Midnight Katy. 1.30 Horrible Histories. 2.00 Operation Ouch! 2.40 So Awkward. 3.10 Malory Towers. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Hotel Inspector. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Highland Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover. 3.00

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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Frog Dreaming. (1986, PG) 3.10 Going Places. 3.35 Unsettled. 4.05 Kairakau. 4.35 The Beaver Whisperers. 5.35 Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. 6.10 News. 6.20 Yellowstone. 7.30 How Hip Hop Changed The World. 8.30 Karen Dalton: In My Own Time. 10.10 MOVIE: Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 11.50 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

Morning Programs. 7.20 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 1pm A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.15 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.15 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 My Little Sister. (2020, MA15+, German) 12.10am Late Programs.

Monday, August 12

9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 1.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. (Return) 8.30 Four

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 11.05 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 The Toys That Built The World. (Ma, R) 2.55 Festivals. (Premiere) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Kenny Atkinson. Kenny Atkinson joins Robson Green.

8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PGa) Part 3 of 3.

Planet America. (R) 11.40 Vera. (Ma, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 2.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: A Shoulder To Lean On. (Mal) A pedestrian is injured in an accident. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 House Of Promises. (Premiere, Mans)

12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R) 2.40 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Therapy Nightmares. (2022, Mav) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG) 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. (PG) Cash and Eden celebrate with friends.

7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.

9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Keith shares his story.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R) Part 1 of 2.

12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony Continued. 7.15 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024: Encore. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (Return, PGl)

9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad from Stade de France.

12.15 The First 48: Knock At The Door/The Brave One. (Mav)

1.05 Tipping Point. (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. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Hunted. (Return, PGl) Nine pairs of everyday Aussies go on the run. 9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

10.10 Ghosts. (PGs) Alberta hits it off with a poltergeist. 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30

Tuesday, August 13

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

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Finding Creativity. (PG, R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 3.05 Railway Vietnam. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Lincoln To York.

Presented by Dr Ann Jones. 9.25 The Art Of... (PG) Presented by Namila Benson.

9.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Q+A. (R)

Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.00 Parliament

Time. 2.00 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 3.40

In Australia. (PG, R) 4.25 Landline. (R) 4.55 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Venice’s Tourist Overload. A look at the impact of tourism on Venice.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Premiere, MA15+ansv)

1.20 Christian. (MA15+v, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2001. 11.00 Untold Australia. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Molly And Cara. 12.45 Flavour Swap. 1.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 1.55 Kickin’ Back. 2.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. 8.05 Jeopardy! 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 11.40 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Deadly Dinosaurs. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Merlin. 11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 Operation Ouch! 2.15 So Awkward. 2.45 Malory Towers. 3.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

The Mole Agent. Continued. (2020, Spanish) 7.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 8.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 10.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Big Chill. (1983, M) 2.10 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 4.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 Twist. (2021, M) 9.30 Three

Wednesday, August 14

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Dirty Little Deeds. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash is left in the dark.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGa) The remaining contestants compete in front of the celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell for a cash prize of £250,000. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)

12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)

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

6am Morning Programs.

This Rugged Coast. 11.30 Medical Emergency. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Great

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Premiere)

8.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy-Mont Spelling Bee. (Premiere, PG)

9.15 Planet America.

9.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+alv, R) 11.45 Fifteen-Love. (Malns, R) 12.35 Grand Designs. (R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 3.10 Grantchester. (Mv, R)

4.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stages 2 and 3. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) Part 1 of 3. 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. 9.35 DI Ray. (Mal) Past traumas resurface for Rachita.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Enemy Of The People. (Premiere, Mlv) 12.45 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R) 3.45 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

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

Stages 2 and 3. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.20 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. 9.20 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Merlin. 11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40am Rage. 1.40 Operation Ouch! 2.20 So Awkward. 2.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

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Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil

7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam.

MOVIE: Chuck Berry. (2018, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Jindabyne. (2006, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.10 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 11.50 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.40pm Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.25 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 5.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 7.35 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 9.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 8.45 Gold Medal Winners. In a special report, Tara Brown speaks to the Aussie champions of the 2024 Olympic Games.

10.15 9News Late. 10.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.35 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 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.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) A dad from McGee’s children’s school is linked to a break-in at a storage bunker. 10.35 10’s Late News.

11.00

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Dying For Chocolate. (2022, PGav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (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 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml, R)

12.15 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R)

My Way. (R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.35 Paramedics. (Mam) Paramedics battle to save a woman with head injuries after she fell 4m through a roof.

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

10.35 9News Late.

11.05 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Good Chef Hunting. (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. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (Return) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Return, Mans) The jokers tool around the hardware store, pitch crazy inventions, and disrupt an Amy Shark show. 9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30

Road madness with untenable conditons

I’ve just driven my car from Mornington to Red Hill South, a journey involving avoiding a number of deep and dangerous potholes.

Then, on Arthur’s Seat Road, I was stopped by a work crew installing an enormous length of road safety barriers on the border of a picturesque winery and the focus centre. Why? Have there been instances of cars running off this road?

The speed limit has just been reduced to 60kph. Do we not wait to see the effect of this before spending massive amounts of money on a potentially unnecessary structure which just happens to obscure one of the great vistas this village offered. On what data is the need for this barrier based?

I’m sure this work cost many thousands of dollars yet 200 metres before this, at the major intersection of White Hill Road and Arthurs Seat Road, is an enormous pothole that has been there for about two weeks with only a confusing safety bollard sitting in it. Priorities? The potholes in roads along Safety Beach and in and around Red Hill are a genuine and real danger to cars but especially to the many cyclists who ride these roads.

Will it take a cyclist fatality for this aspect of road management to be improved?

The trio I was riding with on Wednesday morning had to swerve to such a crater on on Marine Drive, Safety Beach, just as a passenger bus passed us. Thanks to the bus driver driver there was room for our avoidance manoeuvre, but both of us should be able to ride and drive in a straight line along a straight road.

Tony Briglia, Red Hill South

Welfare not nuclear

Does Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie really believe that the solution to climate change is “… nuclear supplemented by gas…” (Liberals push for ‘nuclear debate’ The News 17/7/24)?

I think she needs to stop reading the briefing notes handed to her by the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton - written by his fossil fuel/mining mates.

The environmental, financial and social risks of nuclear energy as well as long planning and construction timelines are unacceptable compared to the positive benefits of renewable energy on cost, safety, faster roll-out and no radioactive waste.

Expanding gas exploration and production in Australia will not help struggling families with their gas bills when the gas is exported and sold cheaply to Japan and China. The Labor Party is also complicit on this issue and failing to stop price gouging by energy companies.

The majority of residents on the Mornington Peninsula would not support a new nuclear reactor in Victoria – so why does Zoe continue to waste time on this issue?

The website They Vote for You shows how Zoe has voted in Canberra since May 2022 –Zoe has formally voted 133 times and voted the same way as Peter Dutton 100 per cent of the time.

According to the website, Zoe has consistently voted against capping gas prices, federal action on public housing, increasing housing affordability, net zero emissions by 2035 or 2050, the Paris Climate Agreement and others.

Our politicians need to stop repeating falsehoods on distracting non-issues like nuclear energy and start providing real solutions to long term problems that will improve the welfare of all citizens.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Homeless concerns

As a member of Southern Women’s Action Network (SWAN), I join with many other organisations and individuals in acknowledging Homelessness Week.

However, we cannot just show concern for one week. Along with others, SWAN is actively advocating for more housing via new builds and urgent repairs to the limited social and public housing on the Mornington Peninsula.

We need more crisis housing, more support services, more funding for current essential services, and more thinking outside of the box - by all parties within and outside of our community. We will continue to pursue these issues until there is real change, when no women and children are sleeping rough on the foreshore, and when every woman fleeing family violence has safe and secure accommodation.

SWAN has managed to secure an upcoming meeting with the Housing Minister Harriet Shing. We will be calling for real and concrete action, including, as a matter of urgency, for a replacement for the only existing local transitional housing option, The Ranch, which is facing imminent closure.

We don’t want to be told yet again, how many properties we have, we know. We don’t want to be just told that more houses are being built. Tell us when. Give us start and finish dates. Tell us where they are going to be, what they will be, and make them beautiful, sustainable, and well supported. Action speaks louder than words.

Susan Blackburn, SWAN

Housing crisis

Is the Mornington Peninsula to be overlooked once again when it comes to the provision of low-cost public rental housing? Despite the hard evidence of now close to 4000 on the waiting list, in the last 10 years the responsible authority, Homes Victoria, has provided only 136 dwellings on the peninsula. An average of 13.6 homes a year.

No wonder the peninsula is experiencing a housing crisis.

People are sleeping rough in freezing temperatures, women and children experiencing violence are trapped, and the “working poor” can’t afford the rent.

We hear about the Big Build and state and federal funding boosts to address homelessness, but will this help any more people on the peninsula get an actual roof over their head?

Maureen Donelly, Mornington Prone to remember

Paris 2024, the city of light, the city of love. The fascination of pride, the parents, the swimming results. Pride never part of my DNA, concern for their wellbeing, their future, yes, but pride?

On the assumption all emotions are within, did a memory search, came up with three strains.

The youngest at Central Park East Malvern, school sports, long distance running race, leading by a mile half way through lap one, finished last, no matter. The second a school play, Oliver, same feeling, stood up, stage front, delivering her lines. The third, rehearsing a play in Carlton, a note on my car window, he’d been doing an important exam, told how he’s nailed it, stuck it up them. Pride eh, who’d have thought?

Cliff Ellen, Rye

The Ninch?

Why do I hear people refering to the Mornington Peninsula as ‘The Ninch’ these days?

I imagine it is long-term residents who came here to live during covid who have adopted the awful phrase.

For the over 70 years I’ve been living here, the peninsula or the Mornington Peninsula seemed to work just fine.

When I hear someone say how much they ‘love The Ninch’, I feel like they have finally learned to live with the long term sexually transmitted disease they contracted in the eighties, that no amount of penicillin could dislodge.

C. Jenkins. Tyabb

Positive planting

How beautiful yet heartbreaking that Shoreham Beach is hosting Nature Obituary (Performance eulogises ‘our environment lost’ The News 30/7/24).

The natural world certainly needs honouring, now more than ever. But grieving nature seems a pessimistic stance.

My hope is that this occasion, like the recent National Tree Day planting events that were held across the Mornington Peninsula, will reinvigorate community members to reconnect with the environment. And, subsequently, empower us to advocate for and work toward a regenerative and sustainable future for all.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Destroying democracy

The Labor, Liberal, National and Greens parties have began to destroy democracy in Victoria.

The Labor, Liberal, National and Green parties have passed legislation that if parties do not have 500 members then the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) can deregister the party.

The Democratic Labour, Family First, Health Australia, Angry Victorians, Restore Democracy

and Sack Daniel Andrews parties were deregistered by the VEC in its review of the parties. Other parties who voluntary deregistered because they could not navigate the deregistration review are the Reason Party, United Australia Party and the Transport Matters Party with the Sustainable Party next to be reviewed and calling out for members.

The federal Liberal, National, Labor and Greens parties are going to bring in legislation to remove minor parties and independents and in the end will create a two party system as in the United States.

The big parties benefit from the taxpayers with political funding and are in charge of making legislation which can block minor parties and independents to create the two party system. In Victoria, the state government and in local government we have four-year fixed term elections as the United States does and this weakens opposition to corrupt governments, as we have in Victoria.

This comes at a time when Australians are voting for minor parties as they reject the major parties who are not focusing on their day to day problems, such as the cost of living and the housing crisis.

Democracy is on the line and also our electoral system is becoming more aligned with the United States system of government.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Letter to the Editor

I imagine you think you’re funny printing the email I sent you (Letter to the Editor, Letters 23/7/24). It was not, in fact, a “Letter to the Editor”, as it was never intended to be published. A reputable newspaper would realise that.

Liz Sarkie, Hampton East

Well played

I had the privilege to attend this year’s Dreamhouse youth ensemble performance of ‘The Chapel, The Fire And The Dead Cat’ by young Melbourne playwright Madelaine Nunn. I was excited to see so many wonderful young actors perform. Bravo! I was also impressed by the creativeness of the set design – truly magnificent. My congratulations to everyone involved. I will be in the audience again next year.

Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

A Scramble in the Mud and Water - Mornington refuse to continue the football game after half time

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

HASTINGS were at home to Mornington on Saturday last, and had the weather kept fine, a good keen game was looked forward to, as both teams are striving hard to retain a place in the first four.

But after the heavy rain, which fell in the morning, all hopes of a good game had vanished, as the ground was in a terrible state, and unfit to play on. Nevertheless, the game (or, rather, half a game) was played.

Retrospectively, it was a great pity that any of the games were allowed to be played on Saturday, as the day was not fit for ducks to be out in, let alone football to be contested, and the boys who braved the elements are worthy of the highest praise, as they ran a great risk on such a day, and it is to be hoped there are no cases of severe illness over Saturday’s games.

Mornington had a strong team in the field, whilst the home team was fairly well represented, the absentees being Andy Amendola (capt.) and Len Ford, owing to illness; their places being filled by M. Mills and W. Jones.

The game needs little description, as the ground being in such a bad state, good football was out of the question though, at times, some good marks were taken by players of both teams, but the general order of the day was kick off the ground if one could.

It was amusing to the spectators to see players sailing along on their

backs in the water at times, when they attempted to kick the ball (and miss), but not to the players themselves.

The Mornington captain, winning the toss, kicked with the wind in the opening term, but the home team, playing hard, kept the visitors from gaining too big a lead.

The quarter ended with Mornington 4 goals 2 behinds; Hastings, 1 goal.

On the change over, the home team were determined to make up the leeway, if possible, and so they did, scoring 4 goals 7 behinds to Mornington’s nil, leading at the long interval by 11- points.

Then the unexpected happened, the visitors refusing to take the field after the interval owing to the bad state of the ground, and wanting to cry the match off, but the home team decided to play on, as they had gone so far, so the field umpire, calling the home team on the field, bounced the ball in the centre, and Digger Langholz, passing to J. Romeo, kicked a goal, thus ending the match in the home team’s favor.

The scores were:-

Hastings, 6 goals 7 behinds. Mornington, 4 goals 2 behinds.

It is a pity the game ended so abruptly, and we hope that such an occurrence will not eventuate again. ***

Frankston High School

“Waiting, Waiting, Who is There?” is the plaintive line culled from an old hymn, but according to the Melbourne

“Herald” of yesterday a Frankston High School deputation missed the bus, figuratively speaking, and the usually urbane Minister of Education was left to bemoan his fate to the transposed phrase of untuneful element: “Waiting, waiting, no one there”.

The following interesting paragraph, with the undernoted striking headings, appeared in “The Herald” viz: “Deputation Missing. No one to Discuss Frankston High School.

Mr. Lemmon, the Minister for Education, should have received a deputation from Frankston this morning asking that proper buildings be provided for the High School scholars.

But the deputation did not turn up.

Mr. Downward, M.L.A., for Mornington, waited in vain. He came to the conclusion finally that they could not have received his letter advising them of the date of the deputation.

At present the High School children are housed in the Masonic Hall at Frankston. Land has been acquired to erect the new school on, and it is being cleared. The residents desire to know when the buildings are to be proceeded with.”

Inquiries elicited this morning were to the effect that the onus of blame was due to Mr. Downward’s failure to give notification, as previously requested of the day upon which the Minister would receive the deputation in question.

Mr. P. Wheeler, J.P. (chairman of the Advisory Council of the Frankston

High School) emphatically stated to a representative of “The Standard” that no word had been forthcoming from Mr. Downward whatsoever, in fact, Mr. Wheeler suggested that, probably, Mr. Downward was still carrying the letter he had written, anent the date of the deputation, in his coat pocket.

“I know nothing about it,” said Mr. Wheeler, and as he was in the city yesterday, it would have been most opportune for him to have attended at the office of the Minister.

On the other hand, Mr. Chapman (headmaster of the High School) was equally emphatic regarding the apparent lapse of the popular M.L.A.

Mr. Chapman stated that on the 23rd ulto., a communication had been forwarded to Mr. Downward courteously requesting him to make the necessary arrangements for the Minister of Education to receive a deputation, with the express view of urging the immediate erection of the local High School, but no response had been received from Mr. Downward to date, the first notification being the paragraph in “The Herald.”

The inadvertent anachronism on the part of Mr. Downward will be adjudged as a most regrettable incident.

***

MR. A. Levy, the popular honorary ex-treas. of the Seaford Progress Association, has purchased Mr. Kelley’s well-known property, “Fleetwood,” on the Mornington road, Frankston. ***

PERSONAL

The many friends of Mr. Leslie J. Ward, of the railway station staff at Frankston, will be pleased to learn that, despite the fact of being offered a transfer to Leongatha, he has elected to refuse changing his present sphere of labours for fresh fields and pastures new.

Mr. Lalor, the popular S.M., is “fortunate in retaining Mr. Ward’s invaluable services on the local staff, for Mr. Ward has always proved himself a most zealous and courteous officer.

Mr. E. J. Finn, of the local railway office staff, who has been on annual leave for the past week, resumed duty today (Wednesday). Mr. O’Mara, who officiated in his absence, has gone on to Crib Point.

***

MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

A meeting of the above called for Monday night last, lapsed owing to the want of a quorum.

The committeemen in attendance were: Messrs. P. Wheeler, Mark Brody, W. C. Young and Lazarus (hon. secretary).

The principal item of business to be dealt with was the construction of the Memorial Hall, and the architect’s recommendation re providing new name-plates for the memorial. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 6 & 8 Aug 1924

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Our Collaborative Approach.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Frankston is delivered by Wellways in partnership with Peninsula Health and Mentis Assist. This collaboration ensures we meet the diverse needs of our community by providing essential, localised services.

Our Local Service acts as the front door to mental health and wellbeing support, available to anyone in need. Navigating mental health challenges can be difficult , but accessing support shouldn’t be. That’s why all our services are:

• Free of charge

• Accessible without a Medicare card or referral

• Inclusive to the entire community Coming Up at Your Local Service.

Join us at our upcoming events to connect with your community and learn more about the supports available:

• August 7: Find out how you can connect with other like-minded people in Frankston by coming along to our Local connections pop-up stall at Bayside Shopping Centre from 9.30am - 5.00pm

• September 11: Reclink Frankston Grand Final Day

Call us today and take the first step towards better mental health and wellbeing.

Phone: 1800 000 525

Opening hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Weekdays, 9.00am – 5.00pm Weekday Public Holidays, Closed on Weekends.

For more information : https://www.wellways. org/our-services/mental-health-and-wellbeinglocal-victoria

About Wellways.

Wellways supports people’s social, emotional, and physical wellbeing through communitybased services.

With over 45 years of experience working with people, their family, friends, and carers, Wellways is a not-for-profit provider that delivers services through partnership across five Australian states and territories. Founded by a community of family carers as an advocacy group, Wellways places lived experience at its core offering free, safe, and inclusive mental health and disability services to people within their chosen communities. Wellways provides Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services with our partners:

• Mentis Assist

• Peninsula Health

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Frankston Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services are delivered by Wellways in partnership with Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health and are funded by the Victorian Government.

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Mornington and Warragul set for Grand Final showdown

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

FRANKSTON YCW and Dromana finished all square after a brilliant Tigers fightback last weekend.

The Stonecats hosted the ladderleading Dromana at John Coburn Oval on Saturday. The home side controlled the game all day long - the Stonecats took a 26 point lead into the half-time break, and a 19 point lead into the three-quarter-time break.

Dromana showed some fight in the final quarter, and dragged their way back into the contest. A late goal saw them draw level with YCW, but they weren’t able to add to the scoreboard.

Frankston YCW and Dromana ended up sharing the points. They finished equal on 10.3 (63) each.

The result essentially guarantees Dromana will finish the season on top of the ladder. They sit two games ahead of Mt Eliza with two games left to play, and have a much higher percentage.

Mt Eliza picked up a comfortable

win over Red Hill on Saturday. The Redlegs won by 49 points.

Rosebud won a nail-biter against Langwarrin at Olympic Park last weekend. The two sides were equally matched all day, but it was Rosebud who came out on top. They defeated the Kangaroos 12.10 (82) to 12.9 (81).

Kirk Dickson was the matchwinner for Rosebud. He booted five goals.

Sorrento’s finals hopes have been dealt a major blow at the hands of Mornington. The Bulldogs beat Sorrento by 11 points away from home last weekend.

Pines beat Frankston Bombers by 27 points to close out the round.

MEN'S DIV TWO

EDITHVALE-ASPENDALE locked up top spot on the ladder with a big win over Somerville last weekend.

Edi-Asp had a good day in front of goal, and comfortably beat Somerville to guarantee their first place finish.

Edithvale-Aspendale beat Somerville 17.10 (112) to 10.10 (70).

Kris Pendlebury, Hugo Clarke, and Tyrone Vickery were named Edi-Asp’s best. Michael Meehan and Brad-

ley Tagg each kicked two goals.

The win saw Somerville finish the round in sixth place - they are one win behind both fourth-placed Pearcedale and fifth-placed Crib Point but boast a better percentage. Just one game is left to play in the Division Two home-andaway season.

Pearcedale and Crib Point played each other on Saturday in what could be a finals preview. Pearcedale emerged victorious at home 13.21 (99) to 8.11 (59).

Chelsea picked up a 29 point win over Karingal last weekend to keep hold of second spot. They are four points ahead of Devon Meadows on the ladder.

Devon Meadows kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive by beating Tyabb by 10 goals at Bunguyan Reserve. Seaford beat Bonbeach by 22 points at home on Saturday. Hastings closed out the round with a hard-fought win over Rye - the loss likely dooms the Demons to finish the season in last place.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

MORNINGTON will face Warragul Industrials in the inaugural MPFNL

Womens Division One Grand Final this weekend.

Mornington booked their Grand Final spot on 27 July by beating Warragul. The Industrials got a second chance to make things right, and played Seaford at Alexandra Park in the preliminary final.

Warragul Industrials raced out of the blocks on Saturday. They opened by a 17 point lead over Seaford, and kept the Tigers scoreless heading into quartertime.

After the first break, Seaford fought their way back into the game. They closed the lead to four points by halftime, and trailed by just one point at the final break of play.

With the game on the line, Warragul Industrials stood tall. They scored three goals in the final term to claim a 5.12 (42) to 5.2 (32) win.

Ahlee Penry, Monai Porykali, Chloe Bailey, Elise Molesworth, and Lily Van Berkel were Warragul’s best.

Mornington will play Warragul Industrials in the Grand Final at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday, 10 August. Play will get started at 2.15pm.

MPNFL LADDERS

DIVISION ONE MENS

Dromana

Mt. Eliza

Frankston YCW Red Hill

Rosebud Sorrento Pines

Langwarrin

Frankston Bombers

Mornington

DIVISION TWO MENS

Edithvale-Aspendale

Meadows

NEXT WEEK’S GAME

DIVISION ONE MENS

Saturday 10 August, 2pm:

Mornington v Dromana – Mornington Alexandra Park

Frankston Bombers v Mt. Eliza – Baxter Park

Langwarrin v Frankston YCW –Lloyd Park

Pines v Sorrento – Eric Bell Reserve

Rosebud v Red Hill – Olympic Park Rosebud

DIVISION TWO MENS

Saturday 10 August, 2pm: Bonbeach v Chelsea – Bonbeach Reserve

Crib Point v Tyabb – Crib Point

Recreation Reserve

Devon Meadows v Pearcedale – Glover Reserve

Karingal v Edithvale-Aspendale – Karingal Football Club

Somerville v Hastings – Somerville Football Club Rye v Seaford – RJ Rowley Reserve

DIVISION ONE WOMENS

Saturday 10 August, 2.15pm: Mornington (Blue) v Warragul Industrials – Kinetic Stadium

Exciting growth at Frankston Raiders Rugby League

ON Saturday 3 August

Frankston Raiders Rugby League

celebrated their annual "Women in League" round, hosting an impressive 24 games of rugby league including multiple women’s games (including U14s, pictured) in one action packed day at their home grounds - Riviera Reserve.

"This event highlighted the remarkable growth and enthusiasm for women's rugby league, which we hope to see even more of in 2025," said club spokesperson Casey Wallace.

"Over the past year, the number of female participants at our club has doubled, reflecting the increasing popularity and acceptance of the sport. We’re a small and quickly growing club where every member is treated like family and we pride ourselves on our supportive and welcoming community."

Rugby league participation in Victoria is at an all-time high, with over 21% increase of participants this year.

"This surge in interest is a testament to the vibrant and dynamic nature of the sport, as well as our welcoming club"

Frankston Raiders Rugby League invite women of all ages and skill levels to join in 2025 and be a part of this exciting journey. You can make contact with the club through their social media pages.

Pictures: Garry Sissons

Kangas bounced: Langwarrin are staring relegation in the face after being beaten by a single point against Rosebud.

Picture: Paul Churcher

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Morrison slams transfer rort

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

PENINSULA Strikers head coach Scott Morrison has called on Football Victoria to protect the integrity of State League competition.

Morrison claims that the lack of alignment between the end of NPL and State League seasons is being abused by cashed-up clubs and making a mockery of promotion and relegation throughout the leagues.

“Right now the NPL season has two games left while the State League season has five games left,” he said.

“And amateur players at NPL clubs could still be registered with State League clubs up until last Friday.

“Non-contracted NPL players with nothing to play for can be lured by huge payments from State League clubs while at the same time lowering the wage bill of their NPL club.

“That means that State League clubs pushing for promotion or struggling to avoid relegation can exploit the rules by giving these players a payday for a handful of games.”

Strikers are pushing for promotion from State 2 South-East but at the other end of the table Greater Dandenong has taken advantage of wealthy backers and the current transfer rules to raid the NPL in a big way.

It’s believed that the bottom-of-the-league club has signed six NPL players and was trying to sign a central defender from Kingson City prior to the 2 August transfer deadline.

“It’s a joke and I really feel for clubs like Skye and (head coach) Phil McGuiness who has done an excellent job with the resources at hand but now has to look over their shoulder at Greater Dandenong which was down and out but is bringing in a bunch of players to save it from relegation like they tried to do last year in State 1,” Morrison added.

“They’ve brought in Mohammad Rahimi from Kingston City and he’s scored four goals in two games to earn them four points already and put a lot of pressure on Skye (third last) and Doncaster Rovers (second last).

“It’s not dissimilar to our situation where (ladder leader) Bayside Argonauts have made a mockery of the league this year with the outrageous money they’ve spent and I heard last week they were looking to get even more in the door and exploit that transfer window.”

A difference in playing budgets is part and parcel of competition throughout the leagues something that Morrison acknowledges while also taking a none-too-subtle dig at his Bayside and Greater Dandenong counterparts.

“Coaching is about building your team, developing a united group with no egos, then putting trust and faith regardless of age or résumé into those players to achieve what you set out to achieve.

“My number one priority when we sign players is to find out what kind of person they are, do they fit our culture, are they here for the right reasons and if they tick those boxes then I look at their ability.

“I’d take any of my boys any day of the week over these mercenaries who jump clubs for dollar signs.

“If we achieve what we want this year it will be very special, but I’ll know we did it out of pure hard work and a belief in each other as a group not because we splashed stupid money on guys who don’t care about the club.”

So what can FV do to address this situation and clamp down on player movement at the business end of the season?

Morrison says the solution is simple.

“It’s an easy fix mate, just close the State League transfer window at the halfway point of the season except for players 21 and under whose window shuts after round 17.

“That way youth can still be given a chance and clubs will have to promote from within.”

Morrison’s words ring true for Skye boss McGuinness who shares his rival coach’s view of team development “without throwing money at it” and admires the way Strikers have assembled a squad based on a mix of experience and youth.

“You definitely need experienced players to get you over the line but you don’t need a full team of them,” McGuinness said.

“I think Strikers have done an excellent job in recent years recruiting experienced players and developing their young ones without throwing massive amounts of money at it and I really hope it pays off for them at the end of the season.

“They’ve got a good squad, a good club and a great coach so I wish them all the best.”

Skye is one of the local clubs buoyed by last week’s surprise announcement from FV that only one club will be relegated from State 1, State 2 and State 3 competitions this season.

Currently Skye has a five-point buffer over Greater Dandenong and faces a pivotal moment in its season when it hosts Doncaster Rovers on Friday night.

McGuinness’s men then play fourth-placed Knox City away, second-placed Hampton East Brighton at home, Greater Dandenong away and sixth-placed Bentleigh United Cobras at home.

Another local outfit that has welcomed FV’s

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announcement is Mornington who started its State 1 South-East season as one of the promotion favourites but finds itself third last.

The bottom club in the league is Casey Comets with no hope of buying its way out of its predicament but had the usual relegation protocol remained of sending the bottom two clubs into State 2 this would have been a genuine threat to Mornington’s league status.

Head coach Adam Jamieson was understandably relieved about the new relegation rules.

“Well from where we are at the moment there’s a definite sense of relief because it’s been a pretty difficult year,” he said.

“There’s obviously a bit of work to do yet but yeah it takes a little bit of pressure off I guess.”

Reflecting on Mornington’s fortunes this year Jamieson points to a number of factors that had a direct bearing on team performance and scuppered the Seagulls’ NPL ambitions.

“Probably injuries, suspensions and not much luck had an impact on say the first five or six weeks then after that we had to make some important decisions on players,” he said.

“You could say football politics played a part but we just had to get our house in order.

“We did that well last year but we didn’t get it right this year so we had to address that and it was big thing.”

The other local club staring down the barrel is Frankston Pines which has sat in last spot in State 3 South-East for most of the season.

But Pines have been thrown a huge lifeline by FV as they are just a point behind second-last Elwood City and those clubs meet in the final round of the season at Elwood Park.

In other news last weekend’s State League catch-up round saw just two local clubs in action.

Skye lost 2-0 away to Berwick City on Friday night while Mount Eliza continued to build on an impressive season in State 5 South by thumping Barton United 5-0 at Barton Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Ray Amiri opened the scoring in the 10th minute running onto a through ball and striking a low shot past Barton keeper Suliman Fazel.

In the 15th minute Fazel did well to block an Austin Mcewen attempt with an outstretched leg but a minute later those two were in the thick of the action again with a different outcome.

Fazel’s poor clearance went straight to Mcewen who summed up the situation instantly and lofted the ball over the stranded keeper to make it 2-0.

Yodishtra Jagatheson and Nickel Chand were controlling the midfield and in the 36th minute Jagatheson put Amiri through.

The big striker cleverly baulked Fazel then ran into an unguarded goal and made it 3-0.

Just before half-time Harris Battison was fouled just outside the area and was forced to come off.

Chand hit the far post with the resulting freekick and Mcewen had a tap-in from the rebound to give the visitors an insurmountable lead.

The final goal came in the 61st minute. Amish Chandra on the left sent the ball into the six-yard box where it was headed out to Jackson Tossavainen.

His thumping shot forced a superb save from Fazel but he could only knock the ball to Chandra who had no problem completing the rout.

Barton’s woes continued after the final whistle when referee Craig Lyall was forced to show Shukrullah Sharifi a second yellow card.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 9 August, 8.30pm: Northcote v Langwarrin, John Cain Memorial Park

Skye Utd v Doncaster Rovers, Skye Recreation Reserve

Noble Park Utd v Frankston Pines, Parkfield Reserve

Saturday 10 August, 3pm: Old Scotch v Mornington, HA Smith Reserve

Berwick City v Peninsula Strikers, Jack Thomas Reserve

Mentone v Chelsea, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Baxter v Brighton, Baxter Park

Endeavour Utd v Somerville Eagles, Reema Reserve

Aspendale v Seaford Utd, Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground

Endeavour Hills Fire v Mount Eliza, Power Reserve

Bunyip District v Mount Martha, Bunyip Recreation Reserve

Saturday 10 August, 6pm: Casey Panthers v Rosebud, Prospect Hill Reserve

Men at the helm: Peninsula Strikers gaffer Scott Morrison (left) and Skye United counterpart Phil McGuinness. Pictures: Paul Seeley and Jordan Martin

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MEN'S DIV ONE

MEN'S DIV TWO

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NEXT WEEK’S GAME

Exciting growth at Frankston Raiders Rugby League

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Morrison slams transfer rort

SOCCER

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NEXT WEEK’S GAMES