Frankston Times 14 March 2023

POLICE seize cannabis plants in Seaford. They received a community tip-off about a factory on Keppler Circuit. No arrests were made on the day. Pictures: Supplied

Huge cannabis bust at Seaford factory

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

MORE than $2 million worth of cannabis was found at a Seaford factory last week.

Police raided the commercial prop-

erty on Keppler Circuit at around midday on 7 March. They seized 1500 cannabis plants, as well as some mobile phones and laptops. Police allege the street value of the drugs is around $2.5 million. Nobody was arrested in relation to the drug bust on the day of the raid.

Police will continue investigating the find.

The raid was sparked by a community tip-off. Mornington divisional response unit acting detective sergeant Chris Fidler said “if you observe or hear any suspicious behaviour, such as covering or black-

ing out windows, strong plant smells and unusual or pedestrian movement, please call police.”

“The cultivation of cannabis has several negative consequences for the community including funding further criminal activity,” he said.

“When we uncover a crop house

and no arrests are made on the day, full-scale investigations are launched with detectives working to track down those responsible.”

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

KANANOOK CREEK ASSOCIATION Inc.

Frankston Waterfront Separated by a Great Wall or Integrated with a Town Centre?

INTRODUCTION

Kananook Creek Association Inc (KCA) has been actively involved in the restoration of Kananook Creek Waterway, Natural Reserves and the public realm beside the Creek since 1970 (nearly 53 years).

Over that time, significant restoration has been made to the Waterway, the Natural Reserves (and connected walking trails along its length) by community, Council and the responsible authorities working together.

KCA is committed to ensuring the enormous recreational and environmental potential of this unique waterway as a community asset is realised for current and future generations.

The restoration of the Corridor within the Town Centre is one of the KCA’s highest priorities: “As the restoration of the Yarra River in Melbourne transformed perceptions of Melbourne, so too will the restoration of the Kananook Creek in Frankston’s town centre fundamentally change perceptions of Frankston”. (KCA).

A high-quality outcome for the Kananook Creek precinct will be a showcase for a city renowned for its exceptional natural assets -the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria.

KCA has been a party to the Frankston Structure Planning process since 2003 when the first workshops were held for the Tafe to Bay Structure plan and we were very comfortable with the outcomes detailed in the Executive Summary September 2005 (Cox Architects and Planners).

KCA fully supports a well-planned Principal Activity Centre for the region with the Waterfront Precinct as the “jewel in the crown” that’s good for business, the environment and for social wellbeing.

KEY POINTS

1. Review of the Structure Plan implementation of the Kananook Creek Precinct

2. Creating an unwanted Great Wall of residential high rise on the Waterfront.

3 Mandatory Building heights are needed in the Waterfront Precinct

4. Development should not be at the expense of Lifestyle and environment.

5. Unacceptable impacts of wind and solar shading

6. Unaceptable impacts of more traffic and parking on Kananook Creek Boulevard

7. Urgent attention needed on desilting and activating the Kananook Creek Waterway

8. KCA does not support developing a separate Masterplan for the Kananook Creek Corridor between the Mile Bridge and the foreshore.

9. Kananook Creek Corridor continuation to 510 Nepean Highway.

1. A review would be very helpful of the lessons learned on the implementation of the Structure Planning for the Kananook Creek Precinct.

Over nearly two decades Council has not achieved the vision to transform our Kananook Creek precinct into a more vibrant destination for the community and Greater Melbourne. Why? There have been some ill-advised ad-hoc departures from plan (secret sale of Community owned land to South East Water) which have created mistrust in the community about the integrity of Council and created challenges for the future. Abolishing height controls has created uncertainty for developers and residents alike.

The ever-increasing building heights are moving the Structure Plan away from the core vision and principles originally established.

If we don’t learn from our history and experience, we may repeat it again at great cost to the ratepayer and lost opportunity.

2. The cumulative effect of a row of high-rise buildings will create an unwanted outcome on the waterfront KCA key concern is that the proposed building height limits on the waterfront are at least 400% higher than the original vision and will dominate the precinct.

The Waterfront is the showcase for Frankston as a Regional Centre and must be protected at all costs from a dominant built environment. Tafe to Bay was very clear on this -sensitive low to medium residential premises of four stories on the Waterfront.

The cumulative effect of a row of high-rise buildings along the Waterfront Precinct is very likely to create a barrier wall of high-rise buildings between the town centre and the coastline.

Surely creating a Great Wall of Frankston is contrary to any vision of “sensitive “, charm and the intimate experience of natural landscape spaces.

If the vision is to connect the town centre with the waterfront, then a Great Wall is not in the best interest of the community using any of the triple bottom line measures -environmental, economic or social.

3. There needs to be mandatory height controls to protect our unique and sensitive waterfront.

The restoration of Frankston’s beach and of the Kananook Creek Corridor is the result of several generations of community advocacy proudly supported by Council. The waterfront is the recognised heart and soul of Frankstonto be protected at all costs

This amazing restoration of our natural environment should be protected for future generations by mandatory height controls on the built environment on the waterfront. This proposed development is far too high and far too overwhelming for this waterfront location.

4. Development should not be at the cost of our exceptional lifestyle. Creating a city which is an exceptional place to live is also a very strong economic driver with strong appeal to the high-end service providers in knowledge, health and education sectors. Look at Silicon Valley and others where the exceptional lifestyle and facilities are the attraction for the growth sector leaders and employees. Achieving more residential apartments in Frankston’s CAD as well as protecting lifestyle and amenity should be the challenge in the Community Plan -not the dictate of remote departmental bureaucrats. Higher rise development should be away from Frankston’s celebrated coastline and closer to the transport interchange so all might share the views, Has the economic impact been assessed of the cumulative effect of this proposed development together with others on the long-term residential development of the properties inside the wall with limited sea views? There is a real risk of further stagnation-not stimulus.

5. Unacceptable Impacts on the public realm of wind and solar shading

The higher the development, then the more severe is the impact of overshadowing and wind force on the surrounding streetscapes below. This is an undeniable fact -just look at our own experience with the South East Water building. The precinct is dead!

Wind impacts and solar shadowing have been assessed as reasonable and acceptable based on the measures set by consultants of the developer who deny any liability. No scientific measures of “reasonable” have been set for wind impacts and there have been no independent wind tunnel tests done to provide solid evidence of seasonal impacts on street scape amenity.

Kananook Creek Boulevard is already a one-way road and in peak beach season the Wells St intersection at Mc Donald’s is already a major choke point for visitors from across the Frankston region.

Why would Council consider aggravating this problem even further?

The cumulative impact on Kananook Creek Boulevard from traffic generated by a Great Wall of high-rise residential development has not been assessed.

7. The Kananook Creek Waterway needs urgent attention.

The waterway in the Town Centre remains a lifeless, silted, sheet piled arterial drain The Draft precinct Plan has no proposals to activate the recreational There is no systematic desilting of the main drain outlets flowing into the Creek.

In the absence routine maintenance of this then silt transported by these large drains will progressively choke the navigable life out of the Creek.

KCA is concerned that there are still no plans to desilt and restore all recreational boat moorings (as Mordialloc has) and realise the Creek’s full recreational and environmental potential as a community asset.

The pontoon jetty once installed in the creek in front of South East Water has been removed -without this pontoon jetty how do the waterway users alight from a boat or a canoe from the Creek in the Town Centre.? The plan should cover the facilities needed to activate and support Creek recreational boating.

8. KCA concern at proposal to develop a separate Masterplan only for the Kananook Creek Corridor between the Mile Bridge and the Foreshore with the Traditional owners.

The Kananook Creek Corridor Management Plan is currently being updated by the Kananook Creek Governance Group -the plan contains plans for sections along the Waterway. The Traditional owners are members of the Governance Group.

Similarly, shadowing impact measures have been arbitrarily set as “acceptable” by the developer based on measuring in reduced daytime hours – but these are key community precincts which are used at least 8 to 5pm -where are the complete shadowing diagrams for all normal business hours?

The combined impact of the interaction of wind and solar shadowing on the streetscape below has not yet been assessed using statistically expected seasonal data and ambient temperatures.

Frankston is located in a cool temperate climate zone and access to radiant solar heat in the cooler seasons at this latitude has a much greater impact on amenity than in a sub-tropical climate.

Wind and solar shadowing impacts are not yet sufficiently evidence based nor has liability yet been accepted for the consequences of getting this wrong.

6.Kananook Creek Boulevard should not be overwhelmed by vehicular access and parking for residents, guests, customers and service vehicles.

The plan for this boulevard by a high value waterway is predominantly for more pedestrian, not vehicular, traffic.

The Boulevard by the Creek is an important destination in its own right.

The Management Plan for the Kananook Creek Corridor covers all sections from the mouth of the Creek upstream to the Frankston freeway crossing on the Eel Race. KCA is concerned at this proposal - to also have a separate Masterplan with only one party would not be in the best interests for the Creek as a whole.

The Kananook Creek Corridor is managed as one integrated and continuous link not as separate spheres. There are many reasons for this -there are many inter dependencies and interested parties in the reserve and waterways. including private property landowners. Conversations should ideally include all relevant parties.

9. Proposed Kananook Creek Promenade continuation through 510 Nepean Highway to Mc Comb Park. KCA supports the continuation of the Promenade by a Public Acquisition Overlay.

Care should be taken to ensure appropriate user access to Frankston Boat hire and respectful sensitivity treatment to protect the open space amenity of Mc Comb Park. Mc Comb Park should not be viewed as just another blank canvas for development opportunity.

How is it envisaged to connect the Boulevard with the Pier Forecourt -it would not be ideal to direct foot traffic across the boat launching ramps in high season.

Kananook Creek Harbour, before council lost the plot

Waterfront Main Beach, Noosa

Artist Impression

OLEKSANDR Stoianov.

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Ukrainian ballet dancers in Frankston

THE Grand Kyiv Ballet will perform in Frankston this June. The dancers from the Ukrainian ballet company have not been able to return home since last year’s invasion. They have instead travelled the world performing for audiences in Europe, the USA, China, and South America.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet will begin its tour of New Zealand and Australia next month. The ballet company performs at the Frankston Arts Centre on 29 June in its penultimate show of the tour.

Ukrainian work Forest Song will be performed alongside pieces from Don Quixote.

Community should make Voice decision - mayor

FRANKSTON mayor Nathan Conroy has not signed the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament public statement.

Last month Kingston mayor Hadi Saab announced he had signed the statement, pledging his support for an Indigenous Voice in Australia’s constitution. Kingston Council also publicly announced its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. At least 38 other mayors across Australia have signed on to support the Voice.

When asked if he would also sign the statement supporting the Voice, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will go to a referendum and be determined by the community. At that time, Australians nationwide, including Frankston City residents, will

have the opportunity to have their say.”

“Ultimately, this is a matter in which community members will make their individual decisions via the ballot box,” Conroy said. “Council is strongly committed to working with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and Traditional Custodians on our reconciliation journey to build relationships, respect and opportunities.”

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice is expected later this year.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine was founded in 2014 by National Opera of Ukraine premier dancer Oleksandr Stoianov. He is the company’s principal dancer, artistic director, and producer. For tickets visit artscentre. frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1060.

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THE Uluru Statement from the Heart. Picture: Supplied

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Son shaves head in father’s memory

DEAGAN Newman will have his Dad on his mind when he takes part in the World’s Greatest Shave this year.

Ten-year-old Deagan’s father Sam died from blood cancer in 2017. This year, Deagan will have his head shaved to raise funds for cancer research.

Sam Newman worked at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre before his death. The swimming centre has hosted World’s Greatest Shave event since 2018 to commemorate Newman and raise money for an important cause. Deagan will visit the pool

this week to have his head shaved.

Deagan Newman says he is taking part in the charity event because “we want to be able to help other families.”

Peninsula Leisure CEO Katherine Thom said she is proud of the staff who will take part this week. “We’re so proud of our ongoing commitment to the World’s Greatest Shave. Members of our team have experienced firsthand the impacts of blood cancer, so we love being able to offer our members, staff and the general public a chance to shave, colour or braid their hair. It’s a fun way to sup-

port this important cause,” she said. “We are encouraging new and old participants to come on down and join in the fun. If you aren’t up for changing your hair, simply come along for a delicious morning tea and be part of the atmosphere on the day. This event is open to the entire community. Be brave and shave –and help raise funds for the annual World’s Greatest Shave at PARC.” PARC raised $5000 through the fundraiser last year.

For more information visit parc. peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/ worlds-greatest-shave-at-parc

DEAGAN Newman taking part in a previous World’s Greatest Shave event. Picture: Supplied

Two injured in protest blimp explosion

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

AN inflatable blimp used by protesters against high-rise developments near the Frankston foreshore has exploded, injuring two people.

The blimp was flown over Frankston last month. The message “Stop the Great Wall of Frankston” is printed on its side.

Last Tuesday, 7 March, two members of the Kananook Creek Association were seriously burned when the blimp exploded in a garage on Gould Street.

Kananook Creek Association acting chairman Rob Thurley said “this is the worst accident in Kananook Creek Association Inc’s 53 year history”.

“Many would have seen the airship in the skies over the Frankston waterfront enjoying the fun at the Waterfront Festival. The airship exploded while topping up with air for more potential flights on the Labour Day long weekend,” he said.

Two people were taken to hospital for treatment.

Thurley said that police will investigate the explosion.

THE EXPLOSION of a blimp (pictured) has left two people with serious injuries. Picture: Supplied

On 25 March 2023, the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula (WOSP) are holding an OPEN DAY for the public! The WOSP have just held the Grand Opening for their new Woodworkers Shop at the club premises just off Elizabeth Street at the Vern Wright Reserve, Capel Sound. The shop is now open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 – 12 noon.

FREE live woodworking demonstrations

sale to the public at very reasonable prices! Also participating in this special OPEN DAY will be a general membership meeting of the Southern Peninsula Classic and Historic Car Club who will have many of their classic cars on show.

The brand new shop is specially designed to cater to woodworkers and woodturners as well as providing a wide range of unique handmade items for that special gift for someone.

SPECIAL meeting of the Southern Peninsula Classic and Historic Car Club BBQ Sausage sizzle

For woodworkers and woodturners, the selection of specialty and rare hardwoods is extensive! Wood of all shapes and sizes from Queensland Gidgee to American Redwood is available for

Schools, sporting clubs & community

Accidental entry a huge drowning risk

ACCIDENTAL entry into waterways is one of the most common causes of drowning, new statistics have revealed.

Life Saving Victoria says that since 2000, 17 per cent of fatal drownings have been preceded by people walking near water and on rocks. LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley said “in the past decade, accidental entry accounted for 41 per cent of fatal drownings so even if you don’t intend to end up in the water, it is important to be prepared for all possible outcomes.”

“The weather may traditionally start to cool down in Victoria as we mark the start of autumn, but with our late start to summer and the Labour Day long weekend ahead, we know

many people will be eager to make the most of recreating in or around the water before winter, and it is imperative to do so safely,” she said.

“If you are enjoying a beach or river-side holiday and walking or recreating near rocky outcrops or riverbanks, be aware of unstable rocks or slippery edges, wear gripped shoes so you are less likely to slip, and if you are rock fishing, wear a lifejacket to buy you time to survive if you do accidentally end up in the water.

“Tragically, 41 people have already drowned since 1 July 2022, which is nine more than the 10-year average. This is already 41 families too many, whose lives have been forever changed and we do not want to see that number increase this month.”

Picture: Gary Sissons

Happy birthday for hockey club

THE Frankston Hockey Club is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The anniversary celebration will take place on 1 April. The club is hosting a function for past players and members to mark the occasion.

The event will be at the Frankston Arts Centre on 1 April, 6.30pm.

To attend, buy tickets at facebook.com/ events/578059386989581/

Construction industry needs more women

THE Housing Industry Association is calling for more women to become a part of the construction industry.

The HIA says that the male dominated building sector needs more women to help fix the labour shortage problem. HIA deputy director of policy and industry, Jocelyn Martin, said “the pandemic has left large gaps in labour supply and women have seen the opportunity to learn a trade or pursue a career in the construction industry for not only the financial benefits, but also the long term career progression that they may not have in other fields of expertise. These roles may not just be working on the tools but in complex problem solving roles.”

“It is true that the construction industry has one the lowest rates of female participation amongst the major industries in the Australian economy. Only 13 per cent of the construction industry are female, but these figures do not tell the whole story, because while numbers are low, they are rising steadily, and the opportunities for women to gain a career in the construction are opening,” she said. “From a purely trades perspective our figures show the construction industry is now training more female workers than ever before. There are nearly 6,000 female

apprentices and trainees undertaking training in the construction industry which is more than double the number in training three years ago 2019.

“Roles in the construction industry such as planners, architects, surveyors, and designers are rewarding and diverse and there are now many examples of women becoming builders and developers. It’s true there is an array of conscious and sub-conscious biases that influence the perceptions of career opportunities for women in the construction industry. Too often these biases steer women away from pursuing a career in building. But the gender-based barriers that limit female participation within the industry can be eliminated. Efforts over recent years are starting to show the walls slowly coming down.”

Emmy winner on stage

EMMY winner Toni Childs will perform at the Frankston Arts Centre this month.

The Grammy nominee will perform hits from Union, House of Hope, the Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith.

Childs will perform at the Arts Centre on 31 March. For tickets visit artscentre.frankston.vic.

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TONI Childs. Picture: Supplied

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8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. Part 3 of 5.

9.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Frenchness. (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Quebec.

10.10 Art Works. (PGs, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PGlv, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: Dawn of The Dinosaurs. (PG) Part 1 of 4.

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel.

(PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Explores how the £15 billion railway project called Crossrail spiralled in cost to over £19 billion.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+) Kirsten uncovers a feud.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 L’Opera. (Md)

12.10 The Eagle. (Madlv, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Richmond v Carlton. From the MCG.

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

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.45 Mighty Ships: MSC Meraviglia. (PG, R) Takes a look at the MSC Meraviglia, a cruise ship that navigates tight Mediterranean harbours.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) A sixyear-old child is hit by a car.

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Madl, R) Wellington officers crack down on contraband.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGal) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls) A celebration of the 40th birthday of Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy

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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.

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7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson plants unusual herbs. Clarence Slockee cares for grass trees.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail, each with a distinctive, cryptic message, provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation. Thursday is under pressure from a familiar face.

10.05 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) Part 3 of 3.

11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Traces. (Mads, R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Nuclear Wrecks. (PG)

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Cotswolds. (R) Presented by Rob Bell.

9.25 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R) Presented by Ardal O’Hanlon.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

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7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown.

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7.30 Football. AFL. Round 1. Geelong v Collingwood. From the MCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

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A panel discusses all things AFL.

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A woman claims a man murdered his wife. Roxana Zal, Perry King.

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6.00 Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins throw a barbecue.

8.20 Under The Vines. Daisy gets her hands dirty with Tippy and Gus, while Louis gets more insight from Hilary.

9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) One half of the husband-and-wife team who own the Carmichael’s cleaning goods brand is found dead.

9.55 Traces. (Mal, R) DI McKinven’s enquiries ruffle feathers.

10.40 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Canadian Rockies. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R) Part 3 of 4.

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals) 11.10 Outlander. (Return, MA15+) 12.20

MOVIE: Working Girls. (2020, MA15+adsv, R, Belgium) Sara Forestier, Noémie Lvovsky.

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7.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs.

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 MOVIE: Hitman: Agent 47. (2015, MA15+v, R) An assassin tries to stop a killer army. Rupert Friend, Zachary Quinto.

1.00 Mighty Ships: Yasin Bey. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Yasin Bey

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6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGam) A game of fetch leaves a dog with a mouth injury.

8.30 MOVIE: He’s Just Not That Into You. (2009, PGls, R) A group of interconnected adults living in Baltimore navigate their way through various relationships. Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston.

11.00 MOVIE: The Big Sick. (2017, Mls, R) Kumail Nanjiani.

1.15 9Honey Hacks. 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. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Compilation of highlights.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGal, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Mdls, R) Hosted by Nick Cody.

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (Mal, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

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 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team transforms a cluttered home.

8.30 MOVIE: Bridesmaids.

(2011, MA15+ls, R) Two best friends have a falling out after one of them asks another person to be her maid of honour. Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph.

10.55 MOVIE: The House. (2017, MA15+lsv, R)

12.35 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Ml) 1.30

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Erin hires an image consultant.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) A social media influencer party ends with the murder of a popular guest.

9.30 FBI: International. (Md) The son of an American billionaire is found unresponsive in his Berlin apartment.

(R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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)

6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Explore. 11.10 MOVIE: A Hill In Korea. (1956, PG) 12.40pm MOVIE: Private’s Progress. (1956)

2.45 MOVIE: Orders To Kill. (1958, PG) 5.00 MOVIE:

and All-Star Mile Race Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 I Escaped To The Country. 10.30 Vintage Roads: Great And Small. 11.30 Late Programs.

10.30 NCIS. (MA15+v, R) 11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) 12.30 Bull. (Mad, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening

Australia. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass. (Return)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma)

A woman is found strangled.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals) Part 1 of 4. As the AIDS crisis hits Australia, a gay man finds himself at the forefront of the nation’s response.

9.20 Rampant: How A City Stopped A Plague. (Mans, R) The story of AIDS in Australia.

10.20 Queerstralia. (Final, R)

11.20 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.05 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) 1.05 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Last Tango In Halifax.

(Ml, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. 9.35 Louis Theroux: The Ultra Zionists. 10.35 Micro Monsters. (Final) 11.30 Long Lost Family. 12.15am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.05 ABC News Update. 1.10 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.20 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX Championship. Round 2. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Highlights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (Final, PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Jordan.

8.30 Lost City Of Gaul: Unearthing Bibracte. A look at the Gallic settlement of Bibracte.

9.30 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King. (PGa, R) A look at Edward VIII’s links to the Nazis.

10.25 The Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence. (Mav, R)

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.15 How Mad Are You? (Mal, R) 3.15 The Source. (Malv, R) 4.05 Mastermind Australia. (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)

12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

1.00 The Chase. (R)

2.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 1. Hawthorn v Essendon.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 An Audience With Adele. (PGl, R) Adele performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans and celebrities.

10.15 Manhunt: The Stoccos. (Mlv, R) A look at police manhunts.

11.15 Born To Kill? Charles Manson. (MA15+va)

12.15 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Drive TV. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV.

2.00 Mega Zoo.

3.00 For The Love Of Pets.

4.00 Space Invaders. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards.

7.00

8.40 60 Minutes. investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Nine News Late. the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: A Deadly Friendship. at the case of killer Jonathan Dick.

11.15 The First 48.

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

1.00

6am The

Australian Story: Diving In Deep

2. Valerie Taylor shares her story.

Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 Celia Pacquola: All Talk. (Mals, R) 12.40 Parliament Question

Time. 1.40 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow.

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain By Beach: Cornwall. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PG) Part 3 of 3. On the last leg of his South Korean adventure, Alexander Armstrong heads to Busan.

9.25 Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. The story of an Italian restaurant.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Infiniti. (MA15+av)

12.00 Red Election. (MA15+av, R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R) Part 4 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked. (Mans, R)

12.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 1.00 Emergency Call. (PGal, R)

11.25 The Equalizer. 12.15

Tuesday, March 21

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa) Sketch comedy series.

Wednesday, March

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

11.05 Manayek. (Return, MA15+dv)

12.00 La Unidad. (MA15+av, R) 1.55

Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+s, R) 4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) When a three-year-old boy arrives at the ER, the team immediately recognises he is having a stroke.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Ma) Ben leaps into a medical resident.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA: Armed And Dangerous. (Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Sam Churchill: Search For A Homeless Man. (1999, Mv, 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 Married At First Sight. It’s time for the final dates.

9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

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

10.30 Botched. (Mlmn)

11.20 Chicago Med. (Return, MA15+am)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 1.30 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 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) A high-energy kelpie could be the perfect training companion for an eight-year-old girl.

8.40 NCIS. (Mdv) Parker grapples with his emotions when a con man from his past turns up as a prime suspect in a murder.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The team pursues a possible copycat killer.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

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

9.05 QI. (PGa) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

9.35 Tom Gleeson: Joy. (Ml, R) Performance by Tom Gleeson.

10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final, R)

11.30 ABC Late News. 11.45 The Business. (R)

12.00 Frayed. (MA15+l, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. 1.50 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 To Be Advised.

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling. (PG) A look at the iconic Big Ben clock tower.

8.30 The Swap. (M) Part 3 of 3. Now in the final stage of the experiment, Ali wants to hold an overnight school camp for the students.

9.35 Miniseries: Mayflies. (MA15+) Part 2 of 2.

10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Cargo. (Final, Malv) 12.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, 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 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav) Ben Fogle heads to Cyprus.

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

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.30 Filthy Rich. (Mas, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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 Married At First Sight. The final dinner party is held.

9.00 Under Investigation: The Hit. Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 Footy Classified. (M)

11.00 Nine News Late.

11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Ma)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop:

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mmv) A former inmate firefighter harbouring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R) A woman is accused of murder.

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Opposing the liquor booth at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

YESTERDAY afternoon another meeting of Frankston residents was held in the Methodist Sunday school to receive reports in connection with the movement inaugurated to oppose a liquor booth license at the Frankston sports on Easter Monday.

There was a good attendance and Mrs. Twining was voted to the chair. Mrs. Goodwin, hon secretary, stated that the services of Mr. Utber (Messrs. Hunt & Utber) had been retained to conduct the case for the opposition before the Licensing Court.

Opposing petitions were now in circulation and were being largely signed. Mr. Barrett, of the central organisation in Melbourne, had visited Frankston to assure them of the strong sympathy and co-operation of the Temperance party in opposing the granting of the license.

***

RECORD entries, numbering over 70 have been received for the Phillip Island races on March 21.

Arrangements are being made to run a special train to Stony Point to enable the city visitors return the same day.

***

MR. W. P. Mason conducted an auction sale at the residence of Mr. W. McLeod yesterday. Mr. McLeod is leaving the district.

***

THE annual meeting of the Frankston Football Club will take place next Monday night in the Mechanics’ Institute.

The President (Cr. H. J. McCulloch) will preside.

***

IN conjunction with Mr. J. Nott Marsh,

WHAT'S NEW...

Morgan, Gunn & Co., of Williamstown, will conduct a land sale at Young Street, Frankston, on March 31.

The land includes blocks in Young, Playne and High Street, and Florence Avenue, Frankston, and five blocks at Mornington.

***

ON Monday last, the following representatives of the Frankston Fire Brigade left for Ballarat to attend the Country Fire Brigade’s demonstrations: Messrs. D. H. Petrie (c.), Jack Cameron, H. B. Legge, Jim Cameron, Charlie Penman, Norman Dess, Keith Toit, Ray Coxall and Arthur Johns.

The demonstration will be concluded on Saturday next.

***

MR. W. A. Towler, of Melbourne, will conduct an auction sale at Seaford on Saturday next, when a valuable block of land will be offered.

Entries for the bicycle races for the Easter Monday sports close with the secretary, Mr. W. Wilson Young, at “The Standard” Office, Frankston, on Tuesday next. ***

A EUCHRE party and dance, in aid of the Church of England, will be held at Pearcedale on March 29.

***

AFTER postponements and disappointments the Somerville State school held its annual picnic on the Frankston beach last Saturday.

The children, right up to the time of starting, spent an anxious time lest something might happen to prevent this important event from being carried out.

Therefore, great was the rejoicing among the early comers to see the lorries which were to convey them arrive

on time.

Among the first to put in an appearance was Mr. Roy Cursion with his lorrie and spanking pair of horses. His was closely followed by Messrs. Smart, Dennant, Sage, McLean, West, Sullivan, and J. Unthank.

These waggons and lorries were soon filled and the remaining children were either driven in by their parents or followed in the train.

What procession set out that morning in conveyances, including motor cars, motor cycles, light waggons, lorries, jinkers, buggies, making a total of over twenty, to say nothing of the push bikes.

Every one enjoyed the drive. As the tarred road wound hither and thither the panorama presented was ever changing.

At one time the native trees made a delightful avenue that almost met overhead. At another time the orchards skirted the roads when the apple laden trees showed up in all their beauty, while the rudely hue of a line of Jonathans betokened a bountiful harvest. The ascent of Mt. Eliza was begun at a slower pace, but from its summit a glorious views was obtained.

Stretching away to the south-east the observer could discern the island studded bay of Westernport, while to the north-west over a bank of ti-tree, Port Phillip Bay was clearly visible.

Arriving at the picnic grounds the younger members of the party soon scattered along the beaches, while their elders remained behind to prepare lunch.

The first excitement created in this direction occurred when Mrs. Foster’s hand came in contact with the business

end of the bread cutter, rendering her unfit to participate in the picnic games.

Lunch over, a sport programme for the children was carried out on the beach. The finishes of the races proved interesting and exciting, but the flag race, girls v. boys, created an enthusiasm rarely excelled even on a football field, was won by the boys.

Later, the adults indulged in a game of baseball rounders, one side being led by Cr Gerrand, the other being captained by Cr. McLean.

Cr. Gray acted as referee from the grandstand under the pier. All the rivalry acquired at the Council table was put into the game. The dashes of Cr. Gerrand into the brine to save the run, being attempted by his opponents, was the admiration of all.

Then Cr. McLean’s remarkable leg glances, evidently a new-stroke to baseball, was highly spoken of. Mrs. Knuckey’s fast sprints, Mrs Iles’ clean fielding, Mrs. Geo. Shepherd’s and Mrs. Millington’s finished strokes were all features of the game.

Half-an-hour’s play on this recreation ground of Frankston, where the sand is ankle deep, told its tale on the players, although the captains called for just one more game the appeal fell on deaf ears.

At the conclusion of the game tea was announced, and the beach was soon deserted. Then more games were played until the sun showed over the top of Flinders peak, and the signal was given to strike camp.

As the God of Day disappeared in a red fiery ball in the west, and the orb of night, in her orange colored robes, began to climb the eastern bar a procession, marshalled by Mr. Ted Foster on

his black charger, was wending its way along the Frankston streets in the direction of Somerville.

The full moon now looked down on the returning picnickers, while the throes of “The. Long, Long Trail’’ and “Don’t You Remember the Time” floated over the ti-tree scrub.

One hour’s drive brought those two hundred pleasure seekers back to their homes and supper, when the wonders of the 1923 picnic were related to the absent ones who had missed the event of the year.

***

DURING the Christmas holidays

the Railway Commissioners were approached by the Shire Council with a request that luggage porters be appointed at the Frankston station.

The suggestion was not viewed favorably by the authorities, and no action was taken.

The question was received at the last meeting of the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, when Cr. Mason stated that a local resident had applied to the Commissioners for permission to act as luggage porter, the applicant being willing to take the risk of the venture proving a financial success or otherwise.

As the Commissioners also turned this proposal down, Cr. Mason considered that the Council should make further representations to the Commissioner on the subject.

The Shire Secretary was directed to attend to the matter.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 14 & 16 Mar 1923

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Langwarrin to take on ladder leaders Old Peninsula

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

LANGWARIN booked their spot in the Grand Final with a win over Baden Powell last weekend.

Langwarrin and Baden Powell played at Lloyd Park last Saturday and Sunday. Langwarrin batted on Saturday, and put a big score on the board.

At the end of day one, Langwarrin finished on 8/232. Opener Ian Cockbain smashed 91 runs.

Baden Powell got off to a shaky start on Sunday, and couldn’t recover. They lost both openers for small totals, and at 5/54 the game was out of their reach.

Baden Powell was bowled out for

170, 62 runs short of their target. This weekend, Langwarrin will play ladder leaders Old Peninsula in the Grand Final.

Old Peninsula was bowled out for 186 on day one of their match against Pines. On day two they defended that total, bowling Pines out for just 105.

John Forrest and James La Brooy took five wickets each for the victors.

PENINSULA

SEAFORD Tigers will play Heatherhill in this weekend’s MPCA Peninsula division Grand Final.

Seaford Tigers punched their ticket with a hard-fought win over Dromana last weekend.

A brilliant showing from Mackenzie Gardner was the highlight of Saturday's play. The Tigers first drop batter smashed 89 runs, helping his side reach a final total of 199. Dromana’s run chase was going well, but a collapse of 6/22 cost them badly. They were bowled out for 155. Heatherhill picked up a 41-run win over Mornington in their semi-final clash at Alexandra Park.

DISTRICT

ROSEBUD successfully chased down Delacombe Park’s total of 192 last weekend to move on to the Grand Final.

Delacombe Park hosted Rosebud in

a semi-final clash last weekend. The home side batted on Saturday, and finished the day on 5/192.

Andy Perry’s unbeaten 87 was Delacombe Park’s top score.

Rosebud were impressive on Sunday. They chased down their target with five wickets and 11 overs to spare.

Half-centuries from Liam Collett and Ashley Mills helped Rosebud get over the line.

Seaford also claimed their place in the big dance last weekend. They defeated Carrum Downs by 57 runs in the other District division semi-final.

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BALNARRING comprehensively defeated Boneo last weekend in their semi-final match.

Balnarring wrapped up a first innings win on day one of the two-day clash. They chased down Boneo’s total of 93 in a little more than 20 overs. Balnarring was bowled out for 115, and Boneo came in to bat again. They were bowled out for 61, which Balnarring chased down with eight wickets to spare.

The outright win gives Balnarring some momentum heading into this weekend’s Grand Final. They will play Mt Martha, who booked their spot with a win over Tootgarook.

Winning feeling: Heatherhill clinched a 41 run win over Mornington in their semi-final clash.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Baxter best bet as league begins

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

BAXTER looms as a strong candidate for promotion among local State League clubs heading into this weekend’s first round of the 2023 league season.

While there’s been noise around the promotion chances of Mornington, Peninsula Strikers and Seaford United much of the off-season attention has focussed on the extensive makeover that has taken place at Baxter Park.

New head coach Stephen Fisher and assistant Hayden Taylor have overseen the introduction of 15 newcomers into a 23-man senior squad and all the new signings have come from clubs in higher leagues.

“To be honest the joint is bouncing,” Fisher said.

“The players have bought in to what we want to do here and there is definite belief in the group.”

Baxter looks particularly strong in midfield with Doveton recruit Damien Miskulin and Noble Park United recruits Aleks Dukic and Jonas Parra forming a formidable engine room.

Miskulin dropping down to State 4 from a regular start in NPL3 was a bombshell and surely the most hyped signing in the club’s history. But the time for talk is over and the time for action has arrived and there is bound to be action aplenty when Baxter squares up to Chelsea on Saturday.

Their clash is one of three local derbies headlining the first round with Peninsula Strikers hosting Skye United and Seaford United desperate to mark its return to State League in a positive way when it takes on Mount Eliza at North Seaford Reserve.

Here are the local State League senior squads for 2023 with the previous club of new signings in brackets:

ASPENDALE STINGRAYS

GOALKEEPERS: Matthew Self, Joshua Mravljak. DEFENDERS: Noah Berends, Jordy Athanassiou, Taylan Yildirim, Lewis Wilhelm Marco, Paladin Calvino. MIDFIELDERS: Samuel Timuska-Carr, James Macnab, Matthew Leggett (c), Felix Hampson, Blake Rosenberg, Athavan Wijey, Jack Runciman. FORWARDS: Matthew Bruce, Dominic Paul, Kieran Hughes, Jared Kilmartin, Kailan Smith.

BAXTER GOALKEEPERS: Jarrod Nardino (Frankston Pines), James Foster.

DEFENDERS: Izaak Barr, Daniel Dissendorp, Daniel Fernandes, Liam Duff, Daniel Taylor (Frankston Pines), Dylan Fisher (Doveton), Brodie Jones (Frankston Pines), Tristan Stass (Frankston Pines).

MIDFIELDERS: Joe Bucello, Brodie McMinimee, Jonathan Parra (Noble Park Utd), Damien Miskulin (Doveton), Aleks Dukic (c) (Noble Park Utd), Jakob Barlow (Box Hill Utd), Noah Green (Frankston Pines).

FORWARDS: Lachie McMinimee, Keegan Myatt (Berwick City), Dallas McNeil (Brandon Park), Alex Piasentin (Noble Park Utd), Aiden McKenna (Frankston Pines), Dylan Murchie (Frankston Pines).

CHELSEA GOALKEEPERS: Rhys Davies, Tom Carter, Calum McLauchlan.

DEFENDERS: Luke D’Alessandro

(c), Chris Neumann, Sam Dunn, Tim Koulouris, Ryan Scott, Marshall Dobson, Andre Lamattina, Jack Wyer (Somerville Eagles), James Kelly

(Monash Villareal), Harry Parker (Bentleigh Greens), Liam Pavlov.

MIDFIELDERS: Connor Scott (vc), Nathan Boccari (vc), Dylan Scott, Adam Bartosy, Kyan Bissett, Danny Kenny, Arki Gantzos, Colin Whitehouse (Glen Eira), Santiago Perez.

FORWARDS: Vinnie Van Dyk, Adrian Pace (Somerville Eagles), Diego Herrera (Noble Park), Hamish Dorigo, Lachlan Davies, Mitch Hammond, Lewis Roughton, Darcy Atkins.

FRANKSTON PINES

GOALKEEPERS: Colby Jones (Doveton), Pabel Rivera (Universidad Autónoma del Caribe, Colombia). DEFENDERS: Keegan Grealy, Ryan Ratcliffe, Christian Malgioglio, Tom Hawkins, Graham Hill, Deniz Karabadjak (Peninsula Strikers), Massimo Torre (Beaumaris), Kevin Brown. MIDFIELDERS: Anish Khem (Suva FC, Fiji), Joe O'Connor, Jamie Baxter, Calum Batey, Logan Johnston, Alex Bevacqua, Ahmad Jawadi (Dandenong Thunder), Hassan Nazari (Dandenong Thunder), Elham Amiri (Dandenong Thunder), Sayed Zakir (Richmond).

FORWARDS: Aaran Currie, Dylan Waugh, Antonio Marcuccio (Berwick City), Jai Power (Peninsula Strikers).

MENTONE GOALKEEPERS: Greg Lascaris (Whittlesea Ranges), Quinn Cartier.

DEFENDERS: Zaidan Allie, Cameron Zamora (Dingley Stars), James Hilton, Tom Johnston, Alexander Mallamaci, Kogulan Sabaratnam, Frankie Varsamis. MIDFIELDERS: Matias Cantavenera, Joe Dunbar, Tyler Pollard, Max Dunn, Stefan Sepulveda, Samuel Jarvis. FORWARDS: Eric Ervine, Marcus Spivey, Dylan Taylor, Dean Gerszonovicz.

MORNINGTON GOALKEEPERS: Fraser Maclaren (Langwarrin), Ethan Farrell (Melbourne Knights) Frankie Anderson (Port Melbourne), Kane Runge (Bentleigh Greens). DEFENDERS: Josh Heaton, James Clark (Beaconsfield Town, England), Travis Chalk-Hatton (Manningham Utd Blues), Satoshi Kurosawa (Caroline Springs George Cross), Liam Quinn (Bentleigh Greens), Ziggy Razuki, Barney Johnson, Sam Scott, MID-

FIELDERS: Rhys Craigee, Danny Brooks, Brady Pollard (Bentleigh Greens), Shaun Kenny, David Stirton, Ben Symonds, Cooper Leopold.

FORWARDS: Rory Currie (Tranent

Juniors, Scotland), Mehdi Sarwari (Richmond), Kane Bentley, Adam Hester (Doveton), Tom Brewster.

MOUNT ELIZA

GOALKEEPERS: Samuel Green (White Star Dandenong), Jake Hill.

DEFENDERS: Jayden De Jong (Peninsula Strikers), Joe Iline, Callan Kinder, Jimmi Liddle (Rosebud), Jordan Vacouftsis, Riley Van Zanden. MIDFIELDERS: Ray Amiri, Michael Clarke (Baxter), Conan Howett (Charlie Accies AFC, Scotland), Fraser Keon, Jarryd McMinimee, Lachie Mitchell, David Popa (Skye Utd), Tyler White (Frankston Pines). FORWARDS: Patrick Briggs, Billy Gowans (Mount Martha), Amir Osmancevic (Eastern Lions), Chris Parry (Rosebud), Matt Sestanovich.

MOUNT MARTHA

GOALKEEPERS: Derren Elliott, Dylan Elliott, Corey Pais (Rosebud).

DEFENDERS: Howie Anderson, Neal Byrne, Mitch Cohen (Baxter), Blane Dickerson, Alex Hall, Campbell Leo, Bee Nitikorn (Kooyong Utd), Corey Riddle. MIDFIELDERS: Michael Durrance (Rosebud), Adam Martin, Eli Masterson (Mornington), Josh McMillian, Finn Tweedie. FORWARDS: Anton Beeby (Mornington), Mitch Hawkins, Davie Jones (Somerville Eagles), James Price, Ethan Sanderson, Jaden Taberner (Dandenong Thunder).

PENINSULA STRIKERS GOALKEEPERS: Ben Caballero, Nathan Brown (Somerville). DEFENDERS: Nathan Prince, Andy McIntyre (Mornington), Stevie Elliott (Mornington), Ahmad Tabbara, Andrew Goff (Mornington), Jordy May (Mornington), Jacob Pay, Dave Petty. MIDFIELDERS: Calvin Delaney, Alex Whyte, Callum Bradbury, Huss Chehimi, Jamie Davidson (Mornington), Kosta Varkatzos (Bulleen), Nathan Tsimis, Jack Bradbury, Sam Delaney. FORWARDS: Riley Anderton, Campbell Steedman (Mornington), Cassius Delaney, Cooper Andrews, Moey Chehimi.

ROSEBUD GOALKEEPERS: Colin McCormack (Peninsula Strikers). DEFENDERS: Stef Papaluca, Tom Donoghue (Langwarrin) Louis Bisogni, Jacob Bigg (Mornington). John Mcmanus, Doug Cunnison (Eltham Redbacks).

MIDFIELDERS: Nathan Calle, Joe Donelly, Luka Varga (Mornington), Julien Dos Santos (Northern Falcons), Josh Lyle. FORWARDS: Da-

ute after a quick break down the right from Josh Varga and Brad Blumenthal with the latter playing the ball to the back post and a sliding Archie MacPhee doing the rest.

But two minutes later it was 1-1 after a stunning long-range strike by Thomas Golding.

And the home side went in with a 2-1 lead at half-time after Carter Ramsay’s neat chip over Langwarrin keeper James Burgess gave Nick Niagioran a tap-in at the far post.

Six minutes into the second half it was 3-1 after Golding laid the ball off to Sam Orritt on the right whose far post cross was headed home by Milo Bisogni.

Langy keeper James Burgess stopped the home side going further ahead in the 71st minute when he saved Andrew Le Page’s penalty and five minutes into added time two Langy substitutes combined when Tristan Meaker bundled the ball over the line from a Lenny Gregory free kick to complete the scoreline.

vis Markulin (Skye Utd), Noah Musso, Jacob Markulin, Sean Donoghue.

SEAFORD UTD

GOALKEEPERS: Hayden Hicks (Rosebud), Bayleigh Caulfield (Rosebud), Caleb Parr. DEFEND-

ERS: Aaron Vega (Glen Waverley), Alaistar Cook (Balmoral Derzelez), Callum Norton (Rosebud), Chris Sibson, Dan Hall, Jason Alizzi, Jack Wyer (Somerville), Josh De Baize (Waverley Wanderers), Marcus Haringcaspel, Nathan Meade (Middle Park), Tristan Pillar (Peninsula Strikers), Zac Johnstone. MIDFIELDERS: Andrew Packer, Caleb Goeby (Berwick Churches), Cory Osorio (Rosebud), Dan Mota (East Bentleigh), Esmat Ehsani (Richmond), Jack Carter, Jonas Harrasser (Peninsula Strikers), Khalil Bahrami (Richmond), Luke Murray, Serkan Kaynak, Yohannes Tadesse (North Perth Utd, WA).

FORWARDS: Abraham Lueth, Blake Hicks (Rosebud), Callum Mitchell, Chris Moreel (Rowville), Josh Vega (Glen Waverley), Paul Aitchinson (East Bentleigh), Uche Ikogwe (Peninsula Strikers), Raholah Yousefi (Peninsula Strikers).

SKYE UTD

GOALKEEPERS: Jonathan Crook, Callum Hope. DEFENDERS: Billy Painting, Alex Van Heerwaarden, Brett Heskins, Michael Rovinson, Mohamad El Hassan, Boris Ovcin, Ali Ulum, Jack Buttery (Baxter), Naveed Ali (Barton Utd). MIDFIELDERS: Marcus Collier (c), Mark O’Connor, Harrison Michaelis, Dusko Erkalovic, Nahn Than (Whitehorse Utd), Alessio Izzo (Mornington). FORWARDS: Daniel Attard, Mitchell Blake, Lewis Gibson (Baxter), Jason Nowakowski, Leo Mcleod (Vasco Da Gama, South Africa).

SOMERVILLE EAGLES

GOALKEEPERS: Nick Bucello. DEFENDERS: Thomas Pollock, Connor Carson, Joel Wade, Ben Schmidt (Mount Martha), Jake Meggs (Frankston Pines). MIDFIELDERS: Conor Mcfall (c), Josh Simmons, Nick Simmons (Peninsula Strikers), Joe Simmons. FORWARDS: Tom Simmons, Ronnie Krishnan, Marcus Anastasiou (Skye Utd), Reilly Saffin, Guil Ribeiro, Peter Photopoulos, Xavier Apela.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin lost its first game of the season when it went down 3-2 to Eastern Lions at Gardiner’s Creek Reserve on Saturday.

Langy went ahead in the 37th min-

In Australia Cup news the draw for the next round was held on Friday four days after Skye United became the fourth local club to reach this stage of the national competition when it shocked State 1 rival Collingwood City with a 3-1 victory at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve. Skye’s scorers were Leo McLeod (2) and Brett Heskins.

Here’s the draw for the next round with ties to be played midweek in early April:

Brandon Park v Langwarrin, Clifton Hill v Mornington, Frankston Pines v St Albans Saints, Skye Utd v Glenroy Lions.

Here are the results of some preseason friendlies:

Mount Martha 3 (Mitch Hawkins, Jaden Tabener, Anton Beeby) Somerville Eagles 4 (Tom Simmons 2, Marcus Anastasiou, Xavier Apela); Mornington 4 (Rory Currie, o.g., Adam Hester, Rhys Craigie) Mazenod 2; Frankston Pines 0 Old Melburnians 1; Chelsea 1 (Hamish Dorigo) Aspendale 2 (Noah Berends, Kieran Hughes); Seaford Utd 3 (Uchenna Ikogwe 2, Cory Osorio) Boronia 1; Rosebud 7 (Noah Musso 3, Jason Markulin 2, Luka Varga, Sean Donoghue) Cerberus 2; Peninsula Strikers 2 (Riley Anderton 2) Elwood City 4; Frankston Pines 3 (Jamie Baxter, Antonio Marcuccio, Anish Khem) Dandenong South 2; Baxter 0 Ballarat 3.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 17 March, 8.30pm: Mornington v South Springvale, Dallas Brooks Park

Saturday 18 March, 3pm: Brunswick City v Langwarrin, Dunstan Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Skye Utd, Centenary Park

Frankston Pines v Mazenod, Monterey Reserve Baxter v Chelsea, Baxter Park Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza, North Seaford Reserve

Mount Martha v Bunyip District, Civic Reserve

Barton Utd v Mentone, Barton Recreation Reserve

Pakenham Utd v Rosebud, IYU Reserve

Saturday 18 March, 8.30pm: Somerville Eagles v FC Noble Hurricanes, Civic Reserve Aspendale BYE