Frankston Times 9 May 2023

Lights show

AN underground lights spectacular is up and running at the Frankston Arts Centre car park.

Plexus by Mandylights welcomed guests for the first time last Friday. Further sessions will run between 11 May and 14 May.

The exhibition is a sensory lights and audio experience. It is for people of all ages.

For more information on session times and prices visit artscentre. frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ South-Side-Festival-Special-Deals/ Mandylights-Plexus

Picture: Gary Sissons

‘Steps’ taken to finish major projects in limbo

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

“SUBSTANTIVE steps” have been taken to salvage ongoing major projects contracted to the doomed Lloyd Group construction company, Frankston Council says.

Lloyd Group entered voluntary administration in March. Lloyd Group was responsible for four ongoing major council projects - the Healthy Futures Hub at the former St Kilda training base

in Seaford, the Jubilee Park Stadium, Lloyd Park Senior Pavilion, and Eric Bell Pavilion.

The Jubilee Park redevelopment is one of Frankston Council’s most expensive projects in its history. It was projected to cost more than $35 million, and was nearly finished.

Tenants were due to move into both the new Jubilee Park Stadium and the Healthy Futures Hub in April. The collapse of Lloyd Group has seen the imminent completion of those projects delayed.

Frankston councillors have agreed to issue an update on the affected projects. A report on the future of those projects was considered behind closed doors at last week’s council meeting.

“Council officers are continuing to work through all of the many components associated with the Lloyd Group voluntary administration process, and our four affected projects,” the statement approved by councillors read.

“As a further step towards resolution, council considered a confidential report at [last week’s] meeting and has taken

substantive steps to empower the organisation to expeditiously resolve outstanding matters.

“Council understands the community is concerned and looking for information about these projects and we will continue to provide weekly updates to all stakeholders on progress. In the interim, and to ensure all facilities are secured and protected, council has placed fencing and security monitoring at the sites to protect key assets.”

Frankston Council has confirmed it has discussed the unfinished projects

with contractors. “All discussions are subject to a full review of works completed to date, outstanding payments to subcontractors, costing of outstanding works and agreement on best possible contractual terms,” the council report read.

The Jubilee Park redevelopment was expected to cost $35.32 million. Frankston Council committed more than $20.5 million to works. The state government allocated $10 million, the federal government $4.56 million, and Cricket Victoria/Cricket Australia $200,000.

Day marks miscarriage remembrance

LEMON ribbons will be worn this week to mark National Miscarriage Awareness Day.

Frankston-based organisation Miscarriage Information Support Service offers support to families who have experienced miscarriage. MISS

Vice President Melissa Jacobs says wearing a lemon ribbon is a mark of remembrance for children lost to miscarriage.

“National Miscarriage Awareness Day is on Sunday 7 May, and anyone is encouraged to wear a lemon ribbon in the week following National Miscarriage Awareness Day, leading up to Mother’s Day,” Jacobs said. “MISS would like to help prevent mental health issues after miscarriage, by encouraging women and men to seek support as required, and to grieve the loss of their baby.”

Approximately one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage in Australia.

MISS recently received a Frankston Council grant through the Frankston Charitable Fund. Jacobs said the not-for-profit is “creating a video and developing resources for anyone impacted by miscarriage in the Frankston City and the wider community” with the money. The organisation has also arranged free lemon ribbons for people to wear.

To read more about MISS or access support services visit miss.org.au

It’s

Pure Peninsula Honey

In 1996, John Winkels began producing honey from two hives on his Moorooduc farm. Today, he has 25 delicious varieties, cold-extracted for quality and flavour. You’ll find Pure Peninsula Honey in Woolworths stores across the Mornington Peninsula.

Peter, Mornington Peninsula Eggs

Brodie Cowburn

Karin Hann and Melissa Jacobs from MISS with Jackie Galloway and Frankston councillor Suzette Tayler. Picture: Supplied

Citizen of the year Warwick Exton leading the charge on Frankston Beach

Amateur photographer among the best

A FRANKSTON South amateur photographer is one of 12 people in the running for the top prize in the Perspectives of the Inner West photography competition.

IT infrastructure specialist Tim Matthews was selected from a pool

of 1000 photo entries. He is in contention to win the $5000 top prize.

Matthews submitted a photo of his son playing in puddles (pictured below).

The 12 images chosen as the best, including Matthews’, will be dis -

played at an exhibition in Yarraville later this month.

A PHOTO by a Frankston South amateur photographer is in contention for a $5000 prize.

Picture: Tim Matthews

All-abilities team ready to compete

FRANKSTON’S all-abilities basketball team has begun their 2023 season.

Thirty players play on the Frankston District Basketball Association side. FDBA CEO Wayne Holdsworth said he was happy to see the season begin.

“I remember the beginning of the all-abilities competition with young Lachie, who would watch his brother play and wanted an opportunity

to also play basketball. Lachie now has a place to play basketball,” he said.

The side is sponsored by Frankston Council. Councillor Sue Baker said “it is fantastic to see so many people here. Sport has the ability to bring people together who otherwise would never meet. I applaud the FDBA for doing so much to improve participation for people with diverse needs.”

MEMBERS of the FDBA all-abilities team at training. Picture: Supplied

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Tails wag when tales told

A SPECIAL story time is returning to Hastings Library, where children are encouraged to read aloud to a friendly and furry, four-legged friend. Mel, the new story dog, is nonjudgmental and doesn't mind if a child stumbles over a word or two. She merely listens attentively and encourages children to continue reading with tail wags and the occasional lick.

Story Dogs volunteer and Mel’s owner, Hannah Mendelson, said the presence of a calm animal allowed children to practice reading with con-

fidence in a supportive environment, without the fear of being graded or critiqued.

The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives the program its magic and helps children to relax, open up, do their best, and have fun while reading to a friendly, calm dog.

The Story Dogs literacy program has also been shown to have other advantages, such as building confidence and enhancing children’s reading abilities. A furry friend is also a great way to encourage reluctant readers to pick up a book.

Since the non-profit program started in Australia in 2009, it has helped more than 3020 children every week.

Children involved in the program at Hastings Library will be allocated a time slot between 4pm and 5.30pm on Wednesdays throughout term two. To be eligible for the program, children must be able to attend Hastings Library weekly throughout the school term and be aged seven to 10. Bookings are essential. Call Hastings Library on 5950 1710 or email hastings.library@mornpen. vic.gov.au

Dog time: At Hastings Library last week Brittany spaniel Mel sat with owner and Story Dogs volunteer Hannah Mendelson and eager reader Leon. Picture: Supplied

Warning to check firewood sources

FIREWOOD buyers and providers

on the Mornington Peninsula are being reminded to source responsibly sourced wood, understand the rules of firewood collection and stay out of parks and reserves.

As the cool weather approaches and residents stock up on firewood, the Conservation Regulator is urging people to help save wildlife habitat and protect Aboriginal scarred trees.

The illegal removal and sale of firewood from parks and reserves causes lasting impacts, and can decimate the homes of the many birds, reptiles as native mammals that rely on hollows in standing and dead and fallen trees.

Chief Conservation Regulator Kate Gavens said everyone could play a part in protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage, wildlife habitat and biodiversity by knowing where, when and what firewood can be collected.

“It can take hundreds of years for nature to create tree hollows and habitat loss from illegal firewood collection has a serious impact on the future of our iconic native species,” she said.

The Conservation Regulator said each year Victorians were caught out unintentionally buying illegally sourced firewood, with 625 charges and 85 infringement notices for firewood offences in Victoria issued

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in 2022.

Buyers who use social media sites, roadside stalls and word of mouth are also being advised to check where the wood they buy wood comes from by asking for a receipt with an ABN and being wary of social media sites selling cheap firewood.

Domestic firewood collection from public land is only available in designated areas during the autumn and spring firewood collection seasons.

Illegal wood collection or tree cutting can be reported to 13 1963 or info@parks.vic.gov.au or DEECA on 13 6186.

Offenders found guilty of cutting or taking away more than two cubic metres of fallen or felled trees from Crown land face a maximum penalty of $9087 and/or one year imprisonment. Individuals may also face an additional fine of up to $9087 for destruction of wildlife habitat, while vehicles and equipment such as chainsaws and trailers may also be seized and forfeited upon conviction.

For details of where, when and what firewood can be collected, visit ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firewood-collection-in-your-region

Alliance to protect koalas

Liz Bell liz@baysidenews.com.au

THE Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group has teamed with other volunteer organisations across Victoria to ramp up protection and advocacy for dwindling koala populations.

The new Koala Alliance Victoria is made up of organisations and individuals involved with koala welfare, including groups on the peninsula, Gippsland and western Victoria.

Belinda Eden from MPKC said koalas on the peninsula faced many threats, including starvation due to tree loss.

“On the Mornington Peninsula, a koala is likely to die from starvation as her trees are cut down due to lax planning laws. As a direct result, she then experiences stress-induced illness, often resulting in unnecessary suffering and death,” Eden said.

Jessica Robertson from Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation said the alliance rejected state government claims that koalas in Victoria were “thriving and abundant” using a new, computer-based modelling technique, not actual counts.

“We’d like to know how the government knows that koalas are ‘abundant’ - where is this data coming from,” she said.

“It puzzles me why more do not question this claim of abundance, when everyone I speak to says the same thing, where have all the koalas gone.”

Founding member of the alliance Janine Duffy said Victoria’s koalas were either “deliberately killed” or were ignored “as they slip into local extinction in another area”.

“A koala living in the south-west is likely to have all her habitat cut down around her, or she might have her tree cut down while she’s still in it, and have her body bulldozed,” she said.

“A koala living in the You Yangs is likely to die from drought or a heatwave, or of starvation as her trees die due to climate change,” she said.

“A koala living in Mallacoota is lucky to have survived the 20192020 megafires, and is likely to face another one in her lifetime.”

Duffy said the alliance was formed to investigate and “rebut” state government “misinformation” about koalas.

“For example, there’s the Victorian Koala Management Strategy – 19 years late, and we’re still waiting,” she said.

“The draft Victorian Koala Management Strategy is indefensible – it’s weak, bitter, defensive, stingy about costs, and obsessed with koala overpopulation, but still manages to fail to offer any solutions.

“If we don’t act, koalas in Victoria will disappear without even getting onto the endangered list.”

Koala Alliance Victoria was launched on Wednesday 3 May, Wild Koala Day.

The alliance’s first investigation into the Victorian Koala Management Strategy can be found at koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/analysis-of-thevictorian-koala-management-strategy/

Picture: Keith Platt

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Booze thief wanted by police

A MAN is wanted for stealing more than $600 worth of liquor from a Frankston shop.

Police say a man walked into the Nepean Highway store twice, at around 3pm on both 18 and 19 February. He allegedly filled a bag with wine and spirits before leaving without paying.

CCTV images of a man police want to speak to about the theft have been released.

Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV

images can contact 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

A MAN wanted for stealing liquor from a Frankston shop. Picture: Supplied

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THURSDAY MINISERIES: SAFE HOME

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SUNDAY MISBEHAVIOUR

ABC TV, 9.10pm

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FRIDAY EUROVISION SONG CONTEST SEMI-FINAL

SBS, 5am (encore, Saturday, 7.30pm) and streaming, SBS On Demand

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SUNDAY THE MESSENGER

ABC TV, 8.20pm

Prepare to be transfixed by talented rising star William McKenna (Nowhere Boys, left), in this excellent new eight-part drama. Based on the bestselling novel by Aussie writer Markus Zusak, it tells the story of taxi driver Ed, who one day receives a mysterious note on a playing card,

Thursday, May 11

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Hack Job. (M) James Murdoch rises to the top.

8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home.

(Mal) Part 1 of 4. A woman makes a terrible mistake in her new job at a family violence legal service.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.45 Black Sands. (Malnv, R)

2.50 Unsaid.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose plays cat and mouse to avoid Mali.

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

9.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

11.25 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.25 Black-ish. (PGa)

12.55 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 11. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.

10.30

7.30. (R)

5.30

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Friday, May 12

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross visits seed farmers.

8.30 Traces. (Ma) There is another deadly explosion. Sarah and McKinven’s growing attachment has fraught consequences.

9.20 Mayfair Witches. (Mals)

Rowan is out of control.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv) Louis recounts his transformation.

10.50 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R)

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Split. (PG, R)

12.35 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) From Liverpool, England.

10.00 The Artist’s View: Queen.

(PG, R) Takes a look at Queen.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Darkness: Those Who Kill.

(Mav) Louise is in mourning.

11.55 Reunions. (Ma, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Richmond v Geelong.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-match coverage of the match.

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

12.00 World’s Most Secret Homes: Inconspicuous Escapes. (PG, R) Explores unique, secluded homes.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Follows researchers studying coral growth.

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

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, May 13

6.50 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Premiere, PGa) A nun investigates crime.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malsv) Part 1 of 5. A disgraced ex-army doctor joins a whaling vessel as a ship’s surgeon.

9.20 Ragdoll. (Premiere, MA15+av)

A recently reinstated detective investigates a shocking crime involving the murder of six people.

10.05 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 Fires. (Ml, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final. (R) Coverage of the second semi-final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England.

10.00 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R) Celebrates the lives of singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina.

11.30 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)

Nine people spend time at a retreat.

3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) Ernie Dingo explores Bruny Island.

5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 9. Brisbane Lions v Essendon.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.05 World’s Most Secret Homes: Ultimate Hideaways. (PG, R) Explores unique, secluded homes.

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg visits the Blue Mountains.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. Dick and Angel create a conservatory-style room.

8.30 MOVIE: Mother’s Day. (2016, Ml, R)

The Mother’s Day holiday takes on a special meaning for a group of seemingly unconnected people. Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson.

10.50 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three spurned women plot revenge. Goldie Hawn.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. Special guest is John Cleese.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Glick’s jetski does something unexpected.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) On Australia Day, Sam and Tammy attend to a man passed out in the middle of the road in his car.

9.30 Territory Cops. (PGalv, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Northern Territory Police.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, Mahv, R) Harry competes in the Triwizard Tournament. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.

10.35 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Riddick. (2004, Mlv, R)

An escaped criminal battles a murderous sect. Vin Diesel.

12.45 The First 48. (Mav, R)

1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Chase and Will race to the north of Bondi after reports a man has fallen off the cliff.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) A couple of Jack Russell cross pugs and a pooch called Little Little Rex are matched with potential companions.

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

9.55 To Be Advised.

11.00 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Jake is suspected of being an arsonist.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30

Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface

Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.15 The Truth About Improving Your Mental Health. (PG, R) 4.15

Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: The Gangster Pastor.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Grand Designs: Derbyshire. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 The Messenger. (Premiere, Mal)

A scruffy taxi driver becomes an accidental hero when he receives a mysterious message.

9.10 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R) A group of women protests Miss World. Keira Knightley, Greg Kinnear.

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mhlnv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mals, R)

12.25 MotherFatherSon. (Mav, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG) 9.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 10.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 2.30 AusMoto Show. 3.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 4. Highlights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. (PG, R) Coverage of the grand final from the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool, England.

11.30 MOVIE: Marley. (2012, Mad, R) Charts the life of Bob Marley. Bob Marley.

2.00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler: We Shall Never Surrender. (PG, R)

3.40 The Source: The Tinderbox. (Mal, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Gerald And Charlene Gallego. (MA15+av) A look at Gerald and Charlene Gallego.

11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into the body of a flight attendant.

12.15 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.15 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (Premiere, PGl)

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

10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Queen Of Con. (Ma, R)

11.25 The First 48: Deadly Secrets And True Lies. (Mal)

12.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)

1.05 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants fight to stay in the running in the first elimination challenge of the season.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team investigates a TSA agent’s murder. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

Vera. 12.40am Long Lost

Family: What Happened Next. 1.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.15 Transblack. 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 10.20 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 11.55 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 1.30pm The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 3.20 Peggy Sue Got

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8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 The Split.

(PG, R) 12.40 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 1.25

Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.25 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) Work continues on the Superbloom.

8.30 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (M) Part 2 of 3. As the end nears, Hitler goes into hiding from the Red Army in the Führerbunker.

9.30 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Contender. (Mans) Part 1 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Reyka. (MA15+av)

11.50 Miss S. (Mav, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Blow Up. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

9.00 9-1-1. (Madv) Bobby is determined to prove his Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor was murdered and bring his killer to justice.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Carlos searches for a missing friend.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Summit. (Ml) Presented by Jai Courtney.

9.00 RPA. (PGm) A student’s lung collapses. 10.00 Nine News Late. 10.30 Footy Classified. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.20 Untold Crime Stories: The Disappearance Of Shannon Matthews.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Return, Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 Ghosts. (Final, Ms) A woman claims to be the heir to the manor.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

5.30 Today.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Tuesday, May 16

Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Derryn Hinch. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. Award-winning documentary series.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.10 Manayek. (MA15+av)

12.00 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.10 Tell Me Who I Am. (MA15+av, R) 4.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Blow Up. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.

8.35 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) John comes face-to-face with serial killer Rosalind once again who is not done with him.

9.35 The Rookie: Feds. (Premiere, Mv) Simone Clark begins her career as an FBI agent.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Donald Mackay Disappearance. (Madv, R)

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2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

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

9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Final, Mal) The team reinvites a reviewer to the cafe.

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10.05 Staged. (Final, MA15+l, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business.

(R) 11.00 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.35 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)

2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) Survivalists put their skills to the test.

8.30 Stacey Dooley: Are You Ready For War? Stacey Dooley follows Ukrainian civilians as they are train to fight on the frontlines against Russia.

9.30 The World According To Kim Jong Un. (M) Takes a look at Kim Jong Un.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Furia. (MA15+alv)

11.55 Unit One. (Mals, R)

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6.00 Nine News.

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7.30 The Summit. (Ml) Presented by Jai Courtney.

8.45 MOVIE: The Rescue. (2021, Mal)

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11.25 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

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12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

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5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Emelia Jackson returns.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mmv) The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following.

10.40 To Be Advised.

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8.35 Accused. (Masv) When a female comic is assaulted, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Anita Cobby Murder. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Anita Cobby.

12.20 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.20 The Goldbergs. (Ml, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls)

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

9.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler.

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11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) The cooks tackle a service challenge.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Max’s attempts to win over Meg fail and the case throws open more questions than answers.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Carisi must tread carefully when Maxwell’s husband becomes a person of interest in an SVU investigation.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mv)

11.40 Bull. (Mav, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Motor Car Drops 160 Feet Over Olivers Hill

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

LAST Monday evening, Thomas Lyons, motor car driver, called at the Frankston police station and told Senior-Constable Cullaine a sensational story of how he lost his motor car.

He said he was driving for Vickery’s garage, Melbourne. When at the top of the hill the car stopped and he walked to the back to examine it.

Suddenly the car began to move, and before Lyons could reach the brakes, it was careering backwards down the hill. Swerving, it dashed over the steepest part of the cliff, and fell into the sea.

The car was badly damaged. Its framework was buckled considerably, and mudguards were torn off.

Fortunately, there were no passengers.

On Sunday night another car crashed into the fence about 70 yards from the scene of last night’s accident, and tore it completely away.

Up to the present the driver or owner of that car is unknown. ***

ON May 6 quite an historic event, from both the medical and the public point of view, occurred in Frankston.

During the voyage from Sydney to Melbourne, Mrs. Hyland, whose daughter, Mrs. W. Bartlett, is a wellknown resident of Frankston, fell on the deck of the “SS Canberra.”

Mrs. Hyland was unable to obtain medical attention on board and was conveyed to Frankston by ambulance, where it was found that she was suffering from a fractured hip.

This was treated at Nurse Creswick’s private hospital, and a further examination by the X-ray was made, which

confirmed the nature of the fracture, and the fact that it was in good position and doing well.

This is worthy of note, and is of special interest to the Eletricity Commission, because it is the first X-ray examination made in Frankston, and probably the first on the Peninsula.

It was highly successful, and was only possible because of the efficient electric current obtainable at Nurse Creswick’s hospital in the day time.

Dr. C. Maxwell, who has the case in hand, is naturally pleased to find that the resources of Frankston as regards electric current have improved so materially, and residents will be equally gratified that medical science can be as effectively applied in their home town as in the large institutions of the metropolis.

***

LAST Friday the Acting Minister of Public Works had consented to receive a deputation from the Frankston and Hastings Council.

Cr. Wells was on the spot, and Mr Downward again accompanied him, and their relief was considerable when they found Lieut.Col. Lazarus (Shire Engineer), Mr. W. P. Thompson (Long Island), and two members of the St Kilda Yacht Club waiting for them.

Frankston hopes to become a favorite yachting resort, but there is no shelter to protect the boats at the long pier.

A substantial breakwater would cost about £5000. If the Government will provide about £3000, as it has alone in other cases, the residents and yacht clubs of Frankston will subscribe the balance.

This was the gist of a proposal

made to the Acting Minister for Public Works. (Mr. Pennington)

Mr. Pennington promised that the chief engineer for public works (Mr. Kermode) would inspect the site and prepare a report for the consideration of Cabinet.

***

THE residents of Hastings for some time past have been endeavouring to induce the Shire Council to modify the regulations relating to wandering cattle.

Public meetings have been held and petitions largely signed, all designed to impress the Council with the view that the new by-law operates too harshly on the householders, who being the owner of one milch cow may desire to depasture his animal on the wide stretch of foreshore surrounding Hastings.

On Friday last a deputation, consisting of Messrs. J. D. Hodgins, Herb. Knox, Claude Moffitt and James Bradley, waited on the Council at Frankston and presented the above view.

They were introduced by Cr Unthank.

Mr. Hodgins spoke impressively and said that while the Council had already heard a lot on this matter, he had not heard quite enough.

The Local Progress Association was with the Council in trying to put down the wandering cattle nuisance, but the regulation now adopted was too drastic, and ratepayers were not cooperating in having it carried out.

It was desired that permission should be given to graze milch cows on the foreshore during the day time.

There was a lot of marshland there suitable for the purpose. During dry

weather and with water very scarce it was impossible to keep cows locked up day and night.

Cr Jones: Do you propose to limit the number of cows one owner should turn out?

Mr. Hodgins was opposed to one owner turning out four or five cows.

Cr. Alden said the Council had already considered a modification of the regulation.

The shire secretary read the draft of a resolution tabled at last meeting which provided that one owner should be allowed to turn out one cow to graze during the day time. All animals to be yarded at night.

This resolution had not been carried, because it was necessary to first rescind the motion now on the books.

Cr. Unthank said he was in agreement with the deputation. He was opposed to young stock and bulls being allowed to roam at large.

Cr. Wells said that stock grazing on the roads was a curse. He preferred to see a grazing fee of 2/6 per head charged, with a ranger in charge.

In the interests of the travelling public he could not support the request.

Mr. Hodgins: We are asking that the cows be allowed on the foreshore not the roads.

Cr. Mason: If Hastings is given this privilege, will it stop there? What about Frankston?

Cr. Gray: Have you a common at Frankston like they have at Hastings ?

Cr. Mason: We fenced our foreshore.

Cr. Wells said that only recently Mr. Trehare narrowly escaped an accident on the Somerville road through a stray horse getting in front of his motor car.

The rescinding of previous resolu-

tion was then discussed. It was stated that if councillors were unanimous the recision could take place at once.

Cr. Wells: I can’t agree to the proposal.

Cr. Jones: That settles it; notice of motion will have to be given for next meeting.

Cr. Wells said he could not vote against his convictions. Wandering stock was a menace to the travelling public. He intended voting against the motion to rescind when it was brought forward. If anyone was killed the blame would not rest on his shoulders.

The deputation then withdrew, Mr. Hodgins thanking the Council for the patient hearing given. ***

AT the last meeting of the Shire Council held on Friday last Cr. Mason and Gray moved: “That this Council place on record the very fine work being done by the members of the Frankston Fire Brigade. The Council recognised the arduous and honorary work done by its members, and feel that the good work lately done whereby their efforts have resulted in considerable property being saved, especially the saving of the pine trees in the Frankston park, and in other directions.

Cr. Gray said he moved some time ago that a piece of land be granted the brigade to practise on. He asked the officers to go into the matter.

Crs. Wells and Oates supported the motion, which was carried unanimously. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 9 & 11 May 1923

building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 68 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Train and tram disruptions: Buses replace trains and trams in both directions

Tram Route 67 Until 3am 12 July

Frankston and Stony Point lines

From 9pm 2 June to early August

Stop 53 Glenhuntly Tram Depot to Stop 68 Carnegie Terminus

On sections of the lines

Road disruptions: Closed roads and intersection

CranbourneFrankston Road, Cranbourne West

Hall Road, Cranbourne West

Evans Road, Cranbourne West

Glen Huntly Road, Glen Huntly

Until 26 June

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Until mid-July

Neerim Road, Glen Huntly 29 May to late June

Between Willow Glen and Ranfurlie boulevards

Between Cranbourne-Frankston Road and Banyan Drive

Between Hall Road and Strathlea Drive

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Sorry 'Chuckles', I just can't make it...

By Stuart McCullough

IN the end, I didn’t go. Not for want of being invited but for a devastating lack of interest. To quote Evan Dando of indie-rock cuddle toys, ‘The Lemonheads’, ‘what if something’s on TV and it’s never shown again?’ Ultimately, I didn’t need the hassle of travelling to Britain and back all for the sake of being bored witless. It’s been said that the winter solstice is the longest night of the year, but anyone who thinks that has never seen a coronation. Sorry, your Majesty, I simply can’t be bothered.

Luckily, I’m not the only one. In fact, I join a fairly salubrious list of people to issue a polite but firm ‘no’ to the King. Singers are steering clear, considering the event to be the poor cousin of the MET Gala. Ed Sheeran, Adele, the Wiggles and what’s left of the Bay City Rollers have all decided to ‘fresh air’ the Monarchy. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ted Nugent was the only one left.

I can imagine Ted, bare-chest glistening in the sun and standing astride the steeple of Westminster Abbey while performing a thirty minute rendition of ‘Rule Britannia’ at maximum volume, having moments earlier hunted down a wild boar in Hyde Park with nothing but his hands and teeth. It would, I feel, set the tone for the event. Probably F-sharp. But you never can tell with Ted – he’s unpredictable. The Palace was desperate for me to play. So desperate, in fact, they said I could play anything I wanted for however long I liked. I’ll admit I was incredulous. To test their enthusiasm, I proposed a selection of Nickelback

songs, starting with a rendition of ‘Photograph’ performed on nothing but coconut husks and an empty jam jar and they agreed with such unbridled eagerness that I thought I’d been misheard. Only when I repeated my-

self and their fervour was wholly undiminished did I realize how much trouble they were in. While I’m sure I was at the top of their list, the cavalcade of refusals means they’ve had to invite people

who’d otherwise never get a look in. Still, it was a surprise to learn that our Prime Minister was invited. Perhaps less surprisingly, he accepted. Given that he’d just taken up an invite to attend Kyle Sandilands’ wedding, it’s clear that his threshold for accepting a free feed is not especially high. That said, I believe our Prime Minister has been denied the opportunity to perform a ceremonial role, despite his generous offer to oversee the valet parking service and drive one of the complimentary shuttle buses.

I, on the other hand, had been pegged to play a far more significant role. The job of official ‘Crown- cobbler’ is pivotal. Although the title sounds a lot like a potential dessert, the ‘Crowncobbler’ is solely responsible for making sure the King’s shoes are in good working order with fresh laces. It was a job created following the disastrous crowning of George the Third after he turned up for his big day wearing a pair of Velcro Hush Puppies.

But I had to let Charles (or, as I call him, ‘Chuckles’) down. Truth be told, I wasn’t just disinterested; I was hurt. We’d been pals ever since ‘Rocking with the Royals’ at Hamer Hall in 1985. He and his then-wife attended as honoured guests and I was there in my capacity as choirboy back up singer for ‘Kids in the Kitchen’. It was inevitable that we’d bump into each other. Although I was only a teenager at the time, I found his Majesty crying in a bathroom cubicle trying to figure out how to get the Velcro on his Hush Puppies to stick. In that moment of crisis, I came to his aid and we’d been fastfriends ever since.

But sometimes, in the best interests of everyone, a friendship must come to an end. Ours unraveled when I told Chuckles that I’d be wearing my gold coronation cape. I’ve had it forever and I only wear for special events like the coronation of a major monarch or the Hastings Day Parade. When Charles told me that he too was wearing a gold coronation cape and that I’d be shot on sight if I wore mine, I instantly decided that the time had come to cut him loose.

But it wasn’t just the cape that soured things. He mumbled something about ‘swearing allegiance’ that I mistook as a reference to a guy in my under-11s football team, Lee Gent, whose entire vocabulary seemed to consist of profanities and is now a vacuum salesman living in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Why the King of England was interested in swearing Lee Gent’s in Caroline Springs was beyond me. But then it hit me – with all the force of gold coronation cape – he wanted me to swear allegiance to the King. After all we’d been through together, I felt insulted.

I refused to watch the telecast. More than that, I’ve vowed to avoid using cash ever again in the hope of not having to set eyes on that cape-wearing, thunder-stealing, Hush Puppy-loving ingrate. Now that I think about it, the entire thing seems kind of, well, faintly ridiculous. The very idea of a king of anything is an outrageous notion from another age. Enough is enough. Monarch my words, if this doesn’t propel us headlong towards a Republic, nothing will.

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Pines topple premiers, Hastings’ win for the history books

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES picked up a hard-fought win over the reigning premiers last Saturday.

Incumbent champions Frankston YCW hosted Pines at John Coburn Oval. The home side raced out of the gates with a four goals to two first term,

and led by 16 at quarter-time.

Pines stayed within reach of YCW. At three-quarter-time the Pythons trailed by five, but they were ready to strike.

Pines ran over the top of the Stonecats. A six goals to one final term secured them the win.

The Pythons bested Frankston YCW

9.7 (61) to 14.5 (89). Alex Spencer top scored with three goals.

Dromana kept a hold on top spot

with a 20-point win over Mt Eliza. Mt Eliza held a two-goal lead at the first break, but the Tigers soon got the better of them.

The match was virtually over at three-quarter-time, with Dromana ahead by 33 points. Mt Eliza closed the deficit in the final term, but still lost by 20.

Former Richmond Tiger Jake Aarts was excellent once again for Dromana.

Billy Guerts and Billy Quigley also

played well.

Rosebud picked up a 22 point win over Bonbeach on Saturday. Frankston Bombers scored a good win over Langwarrin, and Sorrento defeated Red Hill.

DIVISION TWO

HASTINGS are celebrating an impressive win over rivals Mornington.

Hastings bested Mornington at Alexandra Park for the first time in 30 years. They took home the Chesty Cup, created in honour of Hastings and Mornington legend Alan Hayes.

Luke Hewitt led from the front for Hastings. The star man booted five goals for the afternoon.

Hastings overcame a two point halftime deficit to run out 11.12 (78) to 16.13 (109) winners.

Thomas Baker, Luke Clark, and Peter Megee were also among Hastings’ best.

Crib Point’s good start to 2023 con-

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One Mt. Eliza v Bonbeach, 2pm Sat

13 May, Emil Madsen Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Dromana, 2pm Sat 13 May, Baxter Park

Frankston YCW v Red Hill, 2pm

Sat 13 May, John Coburn Oval

Sorrento v Langwarrin, 2pm Sat

13 May, David Macfarlane Reserve

Pines v Rosebud, 2pm Sat 13

May, Eric Bell Reserve

tinued on Saturday when they took on Seaford at RF Miles Reserve.

Seaford and Crib Point traded blows in an even first half. Crib Point entered the second half ahead by 10 points. The Magpies finished the job with a dominant second half. They won by 36 points 9.12 (66) to 14.18 (102).

Warwick Miller kicked four goals for Crib Point.

Karingal finished the round on top of the ladder after a 10.8 (68) to 7.13 (55) win over Devon Meadows.

Pearcedale picked up a thrilling win on Saturday. They defeated EdithvaleAspendale by two points at home after a spirited final-quarter fightback.

Edithvale-Aspendale kicked 1.9 in the last quarter.

Chelsea and Somerville rounded out the winner’s list with victories over Rye and Tyabb respectively.

Division Two Chelsea v Seaford, 2pm Sat 13

May, Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Crib Point v Mornington, 2pm Sat

13 May, Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Edithvale-Aspendale v Rye, 2pm Sat 13 May,Edi-Asp Regents Park

Devon Meadows v Hastings, 2pm Sat 13 May, Glover Reserve

Karingal v Somerville, 2pm Sat

13 May, Karingal Football Club

Tyabb v Pearcedale, 2pm Sat 13 May, Bunguyan Reserve

Historic win: Hastings' win over Mornington was their first against the Bulldogs in 30 years.

Picture: Alan Dillon

Not this week: Frankston YCW suffered a rare loss at the hands of Pines.

Picture: Craig Barrett

New signings for Strikers, Pines

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

PENINSULA Strikers and Frankston

Pines dipped into the transfer market last week with six players joining the State 2 rivals.

Strikers signed forward Wayne “Buzzer” Gordon from NPL3 outfit Doveton, goalkeeper Faraz Zenoozi from Queensland side Souths United and defender and ex-Strikers player Deniz Karabadjak from Pines.

“I wanted to sign ‘Buzzer’ during the off-season as his leadership and qualities on the pitch are still there,” Strikers’ gaffer Scott Morrison said.

“Faraz is a great signing for us.

“He goes about it in a professional manner and will challenge Ben (Caballero) and ‘Browny’ (Nathan Brown) for the number one spot.

“Deniz contacted me about coming back. He is a top lad around the group and gives us another strong option at the back.”

However Strikers lost 2-1 away to Doncaster Rovers last Friday night.

A superb sidefoot volley from Gordon made it 1-1 in the first half but a bizarre winner proved the visitors’ undoing when Doncaster’s Michael Papanicolaou’s clearance sailed over Caballero’s head in the 81st minute.

Strikers’ substitute Cassius Delaney missed a golden opportunity to equalise in the 92nd minute.

Pines’ fared far better recording a first win of the season by downing Heatherton United 2-1 at Monterey Reserve on Saturday.

Head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor had been busy leading into the clash signing midfielder Ben Lund from Beaumaris, defender Dean Panayiotou from Gippsland United and welcoming back midfielder Sava Baledrokadroka from Beaumaris.

Lund had a superb debut as a holding midfielder, Panayiotou did well as a second-half substitute while Baledrokadroka wasn’t cleared in time but will be available this week.

Kaspar Fry’s pace enabled him to poke the ball past Heatherton keeper Kadir Andac in the 24th minute.

Ali Sanad levelled in the 61st minute with a goal of Maradona-esque proportion in its audacity and execution.

In the blink of an eye he palmed the ball past Massimo Torre then slotted it home.

But this time the football gods smiled favourably on the home side and in one of the contest’s great ironies former Pines player Mirza Pedic stood transfixed at the back post as an inswinging corner from Aaran Currie in the 78th minute missed all comers only to

bounce off Pedic’s shin and into goal.

In other State 2 news Skye United bounced back from the previous week’s reversal to beat North Caulfield 3-2 at home last Thursday night.

In a remarkable show of faith senior coach Phil McGuinness fielded the same starting line-up that had been thumped by Mooroolbark 7-0 five days earlier.

Skye striker Mitch Blake opened the scoring after 10 minutes when he blasted the ball home following a long throw-in from Marcus Collier.

Ten minutes later Nhan Than made it 2-0 when his long range finish caught out North Caulfield keeper Jake Hudson-Thompson.

Skye counterpart Jonathan Crook pulled off a string of saves before halftime to ensure the hosts held their twogoal advantage.

In the 55th minute Collier cleverly played the ball forward and Leo McLeod’s first-time effort found the back of the net to make it 3-0.

The visitors then clawed their way back into the game with Daniel Sacks scoring from the spot and from a direct free-kick in injury time to ensure a nervy finish but the hosts held on.

In NPL2 Langwarrin got back to winning ways with a 3-2 triumph over Werribee City at Lawton Park on Friday night.

Langy started well but Werribee took the lead after 14 minutes through a powerful shot from Mark Kurita.

But the home side took control in the second half and hit back hard.

Josh Varga hit the post early in the half then Langy equalised after some good build-up play found Tom Youngs on the left who floated a cross to Brad Blumenthal at the far post for a headed goal after 61 minutes.

Five minutes later Blumenthal rocketed home his second from 10 metres and in the 76th minute Youngs gave Langy breathing space with a converted penalty after he was upended in the box.

The last 15 minutes were comfortable for the home side until Werribee’s Daniel Petrov scored a header from a freekick in the final minute.

In State 1 Mornington lost top spot when it drew 1-1 at home against Gippsland United on Saturday.

Travis Chalk-Hatton broke the deadlock in the 59th minute when a far post cross from Ziggy Razuki was headed down by Josh Heaton for Chalk-Hatton to tuck away.

The visitors equalised 10 minutes later with a superb finish from Samuel Gatpan and Gippsland keeper Aidan Riley denied David Stirton from grabbing the winner with a great save late in the contest.

In State 4 Somerville maintained its unbeaten record but had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home against Springvale City last weekend.

A sliced clearance from Ben Schmidt in the 35th minute sent Springvale striker Tito Vodowaqa through and he

converted easily. Somerville dominated much of this contest but had to wait until the 89th minute when a Rannesh Krishnan cross was brought down by Marcus Anastasiou and prodded home for the equaliser.

Somerville nearly stole all three points with the last kick of the game when a Conor Mcfall free-kick found Nick Simmons who failed to get his free header on target.

Baxter moved into the top half of the table with a comprehensive 5-2 win over Sandown Lions at Baxter Park on Saturday.

Despite going in 1-0 down at the interval Baxter overwhelmed its opponent with five second-half goals –three from Liam Baxter and two from Keegan Myatt.

A feature of the game was Aiden McKenna’s appearance in goal due to the unavailability of regular number one Jarrod Nardino who should return this week.

Chelsea has Dylan Scott to thank for its 1-0 away win over Keysborough on Saturday.

In the 94th minute Scott stole the show with an attempted cross from 30 metres out on the right that eluded Keysborough keeper Max Krista for the winner.

In State 5 Harry McCartney reports that Rosebud and Seaford United shared the spoils after their 2-2 draw at Olympic Park on Saturday evening.

Rosebud went ahead in the fourth minute when Dougie Cunnison converted from the spot but nine minutes later a defensive error allowed Seaford’s Jonas Taberner to round an opponent then strike the ball home for the equaliser.

It didn’t take long for the home side to restore the lead when Jakob Markulin’s volley beat Hayden Hicks in the 16th minute.

In the 72nd minute the final goal in this keenly contested derby came from Seaford 15-year-old Abraham Lueth who headed home from a long floating free-kick from Esmat Ehsani.

Late in the game veteran defender Cunnison was sent off for offensive language after receiving two cautions in quick succession.

Mount Martha won 4-0 at home against struggling Pakenham United with three goals in the first 24 minutes giving the visitors a mountain to climb.

The opener came after two minutes when Pakenham keeper Daniel Smit fumbled a Mitch Hawkins free-kick from the left and the ball went in.

In the 18th minute Eli Masterson finished off an excellent run down the

left by Jaden Tabener and the provider became scorer six minutes later after a clever one-two with Anton Beeby on the edge of the box.

Beeby completed the scoreline in the 62nd minute when he tucked away the rebound following a Hawkins’ shot. Mentone had a 2-0 away win over Mount Eliza last weekend.

Tyler Pollard gave the visitors the perfect start after five minutes with a fine low strike.

Mentone passed up numerous opportunities to add to the lead and had to wait until the 87th minute when Frankie Varsamis controlled an excellent long pass from debutant goalkeeper Quinn Carter and made no mistake beating new Mount Eliza keeper Enzo Rosenblum (signed from Pines) with a sidefoot finish.

Aspendale maintained its title push with a 3-1 away win over Barton United despite the appointed referee not turning up with no explanation from Football Victoria.

A Gianluca Bozzo hat-trick decided the outcome and the home side was already 3-0 down when a long-range effort provided some consolation.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 12 May, 8.30pm:

Brunswick Juventus v Langwarrin, CB Smith Reserve

Doncaster Rovers v Frankston Pines, Anderson Park

Chelsea v Springvale City, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Baxter, Alex Nelson Reserve

Saturday 13 May, 3pm:

Eltham Redbacks v Mornington, Eltham North Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Berwick City, Centenary Park

Lyndale Utd v Somerville Eagles, Lyndale Secondary College

Aspendale v Rosebud, Jack Grut Reserve

Seaford Utd v Mount Martha, North Seaford Reserve

Mentone v Pakenham Utd, Mentone Grammar

Casey Panthers v Mount Eliza, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 13 May, 7pm:

Heatherton Utd v Skye Utd, Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre

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Tuesday 9 May, 7.30pm: Skye Utd v Yarraville Glory, Skye Recreation Reserve

Impressive debut: New Frankston Pines midfielder Ben Lund (blue strip) in the thick of the action in Saturday’s controversial State 2 contest at Monterey Reserve. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

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