FRANKSTON’s passionate and dedicated volunteers are being celebrated this week. National volunteer week runs from 15 May to 21 May. Carole Thwaites (pictured) from the Pink Ladies Auxiliary gives her time to help at Frankston Hospital. She is just one of many volunteers who donate their time to make Frankston a better place. See story page 7. Picture: Supplied
THE proposed extension of the Frankston line to Baxter is in serious doubt, with $225 million in federal funding for the project on the chopping block.
The Liberal federal government committed $225 million towards the extension of the Frankston line in 2018. Since then the project has laid dormant, and no other level of government has contributed cash towards it.
While releasing its first budget last Tuesday, the Labor federal government
confirmed that an independent review into all Infrastructure Investment Program projects not yet under construction will be undertaken. The Times has confirmed that the Frankston line extension is one of the projects under review. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said the review is a “genuine review to get the best outcome”.
“All Infrastructure Investment Program projects not currently under construction and not an election commitment are in the 90 day independent review. The budget reflects the Albanese government’s commitment to keeping the Commonwealth infrastructure investment pipeline at $120 billion
over 10 years,” she said.
“[The review] has the cooperation of the states and territories and will look at what projects are still priorities for the Commonwealth, states and territories. The review is looking at how projects can be delivered, what the true cost is, and how those projects can be delivered given the economic conditions we face.”
A business case assessing the electrification and duplication of the Frankston line to Baxter revealed that the total cost of the project could be up to $1.5 billion. The business case was completed before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The proposal cannot proceed without more funds being committed to it. In the leadup to the 2022 state election, the state Liberal opposition promised to build the project within four years of being elected at a cost of $971 million. The re-elected Labor government did not match the promise.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke cast further doubt on the project last year when he told The Times that he was concerned that the proposal would wipe out homes, land, and the historic Frankston Signal Box (“Baxter rail extension could wipe out homes, historic sites” The Times 19/10/22).
Infrastructure minister Catherine
King said that the independent infrastructure review will “allow all levels of government time to consider the projects that are actual priorities, and assess their cost and deliverability in the current climate.”
“Under the Liberals and Nationals, the number of infrastructure projects in the pipeline blew out from 150, to almost 800. Projects were left without adequate funding, resources or genuine commitment,” she said. “The Albanese government is keeping the $120 billion rolling 10-year pipeline - and every dollar remains in the budget. But it would be irresponsible to move ahead without fixing the backlog.”
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Budget targets energy and health bills
will “benefit from the largest ever increase to bulk billing incentives”, and that more than 40,000 residents will “be able to save money on prescriptions by accessing two months worth of medicine for the price of a single prescription for more than 300 common PBS medicines”.
Dunkley MP Peta Murphy says that residents in her electorate will benefit most from the budget’s funds for Medicare. She says that nearly 74,000 residents in Dunkley
Murphy also spruiked measures taken to reduce energy bills. “In addition to its existing initiatives on cheaper child care and cheaper medicines, Labor announced a new energy price relief plan that will provide relief for more than five
million households,” she said. “Labor’s energy price relief plan will provide local residents and businesses with a rebate of up to $250 for eligible households and $325 for eligible small businesses. I know that this will make a real difference in household budgets and help ease pressure on families.”
Brodie Cowburn
DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy (inset) says that more funding for Medicare will help Frankston residents afford healthcare. Pictures: Supplied
It’s NEWS DESK
Denyer denied parole
Paul Denyer was handed a life sentence for the three murders in 1993. After an appeal, he was given a nonparole period of 30 years.
51-year-old Denyer is now eligible for parole, but has been unsuccessful in his bid for freedom. Families of the victims were told last Wednesday that his parole bid had been rejected.
News of Denyer’s potential parole
was met with widespread community backlash. A change.org petition opposing his release garnered more than 50,000 signatures.
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke released a statement about the decision on social media. He said “I know there’s a lot of people who are relieved right now. There’s still work to do.”
“I’ll still continue working towards changing our system to better reflect our community’s opinions of our justice system,” he said.
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Graeme Weideman,
Member of Parliament, pharmacist
By Fran HenkeFORMER state government Frankston MP Graeme Weideman, pharmacist and older brother of Collingwood footballer Murray Weideman, has died aged 88.
George Weideman, known as Graeme, represented Frankston for the Liberal Party from 1976 to 1982, then the newly created Frankston South from 1985 to 1992 and Frankston again from 1992 to 1996 when Frankston South was abolished. He served as tourism minister and assistant health minister from 1981 until the fall of the Liberal government in 1982. His passing was noted in Parliament on 2 May, with members acknowledging his contribution as a member of the Legislative Assembly and to the people of Frankston. Members stood for one minute’s silence, and the sitting was adjourned an hour early as a further mark of respect.
Born in Ballarat in 1934, Weideman attended Northcote High School. In 1990 he told the house during debate on the Collingwood (Victoria Park) Land Bill of his special allegiance to Collingwood Football Club.
“My brother and I were born and bred in the Wimmera, but we moved to Melbourne in 1939 after the depression. My father had a business in Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, that was very much within walking distance of the Yarra Bend area. Also, we could get to Victoria Park on a train
from Fairfield or Alphington and get off at Victoria Park. No-one could understand Collingwood Football Club being at Victoria Park when there was a Collingwood station. That used to confuse a lot of people,” he said.
“One could spend afternoons, particularly during the war, watching Collingwood Football Club being thrashed by everybody. If one was a supporter in the war years one was a true supporter -– a true believer - because the club was not first. It was very much last or second last.
“In those years one would make a football out of tobacco packets and, as a member of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, I see the cynical part of that. One used to collect all the packets dropped on the ground and put them together and kick a little football on the way home.”
Weideman said he played a part in introducing other MPs to football by having them invited to lunch and a game.
He felt able to plug football as a member of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, strongly advocating removal of sponsorships by tobacco companies.
A private funeral was held. Notice of his “peaceful passing” recorded: “a devoted husband to Barbara for 63 years. Loving father and father-in-law to Prue and Andrew, Caroline and Zoran, and Nick and Melissa. Adored Poppa to Isabella, Jesse, Sarah, Ned, Scarlett, Milla, Harriet and Great Poppa to George. A life dedicated to serving Victoria as a politician, pharmacist, and community leader. He was a kind and wellrespected gentleman who was much loved and will be sadly missed”.
MITCHELL Smith and Guada Bañez will star in the upcoming PLOS production of Strictly Ballroom. Picture: Supplied
A CAST of talented performers is gearing up to perform Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom at the Frankston Arts Centre later this year.
The show will be staged by PLOS Musical Productions. The cast members for the show were announced last week.
The lead role of Scott Hastings will be played by Mitchell Smith. The character Fran will be played by Guada Bañez.
Since returning to the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic, PLOS has staged successful productions of Chicago and The Boy From Oz.
Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical will open at the Frankston Arts Centre on 28 July. For more information and tickets visit artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ Search-All-Events/PLOS-Strictly-Ballroom or plos.asn.au
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A MAN has been charged after a tip truck was allegedly stolen then dumped in Frankston.
Police say the Hino truck was stolen from Highett. It was spotted in Keysborough at around 2.15am on 8 May. With the help of the Air Wing helicopter, police trailed the truck to an underground car park in Frankston. They found the car dumped, and arrested a man nearby.
A 37-year-old Frankston man has been charged with burglary, two counts of theft of a motor vehicle, and driving whilst disqualified. He was released on bail, and is expected to face Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 3 August.
SCAMMERS are using fake home rentals to steal money from innocent people seeking housing.
Police have issued a public warning that scammers have been falsely offering properties using online advertisements. Victims, enticed by cheap rent, have been scammed out of deposit payments.
This year alone, Victoria Police says it has received reports of more than 60 rental scams, with a total loss of around $125,000. People aged between 18 and 29 are most frequently the victims of these scams.
Victoria Police cybercrime squad detective sergeant John Cheyne has warned people seeking housing to remain vigilant. “An opportunistic scam like this one can end up hitting everyday Victorians
where it really hurts, particularly during a shortage of rental properties and a cost-of-living crisis. People and families who are simply looking for a place to call home or the vulnerable in our community are being preyed upon and it can have devastating consequences for them,” he said.
“If something seems too good to be true and the rent seems much too low for the area, it probably is. You should always inspect a property in person, or if that’s not possible, send someone on your behalf. Never send your personal details early on in the process, and you should never sign a lease agreement or make any payments before seeing the property.
“If you suspect you’ve been the victim of a rental scam, call your bank immediately and let them know, before reporting the matter via ReportCyber. You should also contact the platform on which you were scammed to inform them of their circumstances.”
THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary’s five decades of help at Frankston Hospital is being celebrated this national volunteer week.
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary is Frankston Hospital’s longest running volunteer group. They have been raising money for the hospital since 1968.
The president of the volunteer group, Carole Thwaites, said she first joined in 2015 because she “likes to be busy”.
“There’s always something going on. I had about three months at home after retiring and I couldn’t stand it. Volunteering and being around people help to keep me focused,” she said.
“The most enjoyable part of my role is meeting people. Whether that be someone who needs help finding their way or someone coming to buy something from our Pink Ladies kiosk. Every day is rewarding.”
The Pink Ladies Auxiliary has raised more than $10 million for Peninsula Health since its inception. Thwaites said “we are very proud of what we have achieved. It is great having our kiosk open again, as it was a challenge finding ways to raise funds during COVID-19 lockdowns.”
National volunteer week runs from 15 May to 21 May. To get involved with the Pink Ladies Auxiliary, or enquire about other volunteer roles at the hospital, contact volunteer program manager Helen Wilson on 9784 2674.
VOLUNTEERING roles at Frankston’s libraries, Arts Centre, community centres, and nature reserves can be found at Frankston Council’s new online volunteer portal.
The website was launched this year, and features roles across many different areas.
Retired nurse Jan Dennett has been volunteering with the L2P learner driver program since 2021. She said “after retiring and moving into a retirement village, I wanted to do something to help in the community.”
“Joining the L2P Program is a wonderful way to help learners obtain the hours they need to get their licence. The training and support from L2P staff is incredible and they match you well with a learner,” Dennett said. “If you have the time or inclination you will find it rewarding when you see your learner’s face when they pass their driving test.”
Nominations have also now opened to find Frankston’s best volunteer. An Impact Volunteering-registered organisation award on offer has a $1000 prize. Nominations will close on 26 June.
Visit the new portal at frankston.vic.gov. au/betterimpact. Nominate a volunteer for the awards at frankston.vic.gov.au/Council/Careersand-Volunteering/Impact-Volunteering/ImpactVolunteering-Volunteer-Awards
FUSION Mornington Peninsula has been engaging volunteers for around 40 years. From the early days of running Arrows drop-in centre in Main Street Mornington, housing vulnerable people at Balcombe. Today volunteers continue to make a difference by supporting young people with housing and support, while newer initiatives including their op shops and families work offers new opportunities to volunteer. They cannot do the work without volunteers. They are the change makers.
“As we celebrate Australian National Volunteer Week 2023, we thank all the volunteers who have dedicated their time and effort to serving Fusion Mornington Peninsula” said Caitlin Swanton, Volunteer Manager. “This year, we also want to extend our thanks to the new volunteers who have joined the ranks of those who selflessly give back. We recognise the past few years have been difficult and so your contributions are all the more remarkable”.
Fusion offers the only youth housing service on the Mornington Peninsula. With accommodation onsite at Mt Martha for up to 8 young people at any one time, within a supportive life skill orientated environment. Alongside this service, Fusion offers external support to young people and families and provides opportunities for group mentoring, day trips, and camps.
“We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to consider volunteering with Fusion Mornington Peninsula. Across our op shops, housing operations and community support we need volunteers. Some roles require qualifications, others don’t” Caitlin said.
For further information on volunteering with Fusion please contact Caitlin Swanton on 5974 1442 or caitlin.swanton@ fusion.org.au for more information.
“To all our volunteers, we thank you for your unwavering dedication and selflessness” said Caitlin.
“Your willingness to take on new challenges and lend a helping hand. We hope you continue to make a positive impact for many years to come. We are grateful for your contributions to making our communities better places to live. Happy Australian National Volunteer Week 2023!”
COMMUNITY and compassion is at the very core of the St John of God Health Care values.
The organisation’s three hospitals located in the south east Melbourne region are on the lookout for more generous people to join the volunteer team.
While there are currently around 90 volunteers in the program, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a decline in numbers and the hospitals are seeking to regain their volunteer workforce.
St John of God Health Care volunteers are able to choose from a variety of roles including:
n Meet and greet.
n Ward based duties in a variety of departments including day oncology,
maternity, rehabilitation, palliative care and mental health.
n Administration support and more!
Volunteering is known to provide many benefits including an improvement in mood, a sense of belonging and purpose and is a meaningful way to make social connections. Oncology volunteer of 12 years, Helen, echoes this sentiment.
“I believe everyone should volunteer from time to time. Not only are you helping others in the community, but it also makes you feel good inside knowing that you might have helped someone during the day.”
It’s not only the volunteers who benefit either. Hospital caregivers appreciate the extra support that volunteers provide. St
John of God South East Melbourne Hospitals Director of Mission Integration, Rhonda O’Connor says that volunteers are an integral part of the workforce, “We consider our volunteers to be important members of our team and we treasure the contribution they make for both our caregivers and our patients. The warmth, care and generosity they show to our patients makes a difference and absolutely improves their hospital experience.”
To learn more about volunteering or to sign up, visit: www.sjog.org.au/berwickvolunteers www.sjog.org.au/Frankstonvolunteers www.sjog.org.au/langmorevolunteers
NINE, 8.30pm
Blond Bond Daniel Craig quickly establishes himself here as a superb 007, globetrotting from Madagascar to the Bahamas to Montenegro, on the trail of evil banker Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen). Bond is tasked by M (Judi Dench) to enter a high-stakes poker tournament, as he is the best player in the service. Holding the purse strings is Vesper Lynd (Eva Green, left), a government accountant with her own secrets. It’s a sophisticated thrill ride that will leave you both shaken and stirred.
THE DOG HOUSE
TEN, 6.30pm
For a select few viewers, tuning in for this heartwarming series is an act of optimism. Owning a furry friend is almost a rite of passage in this country, but there are still folk wary of taking this step. If you’re desperate to convince a loved one to finally get a dog, this is a sure-fire tonic to make that dream come true. Tonight, the furry friends include a timid puppy and a canine which has a habit of doing a runner.
ABC TV, 8.30pm
So you’ve stuck with this moody forensic crime drama and now you’re champing at the bit for tonight’s season finale. Will there be a happy ending? Perhaps most pressing, will there be a third season of this Scottish crime confection? Season three still has a question mark over it, so tonight’s drama might conclude with a cliffhanger, or perhaps there’s redemption in store for all. In what could be the series’ last hurrah, fire expert Sarah (Laura Fraser, above) works with McKinven (Michael Nardone) to prevent another explosion.
SEVEN, 7.30pm
This fun – not to mention helium-filled –premise might seem absurd at first, but who can say they didn’t feel the same way about reality juggernaut Lego Masters when it was first announced? Helmed by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas, this balloon artistry competition is more than just hot air. Going above and
The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Folau. (PG) Part 1 of 2.
9.00 Grand Designs New Zealand.
Tom Webster meets Phil Metaxas, who is of building a post-modernist castle.
9.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road
Trip: Get Some Number 8 Wire – Wellington. (R) Part 2 of 3.
10.35 Art Works. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 The Business. (R)
11.35 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R)
12.35 Q+A. (R)
1.40 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.
7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence: Planet Fox. (M)
Rupert steps in to run Fox News.
8.30 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv)
Part 3 of 4. Phoebe is devastated to learn that the FVLS funding is going to be cut.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Catch And Release. (Mal)
A girl turns up badly beaten.
11.50 Black Sands. (MA15+as, 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. (PGa) Marilyn goes to the police with her fears.
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, R) 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 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R)
1.25 Black-ish. (Final, PGa)
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 RBT. (Mdl, R)
8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A mother who is having a stroke is treated.
9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dms) Dr Tosin meets a disheartened musician.
10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)
11.25 Nine News Late.
11.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV
The Project. Special guests include
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh builds a herb tower.
8.30 Traces. (Final, Mal) Sarah works with McKinven to prevent another explosion before making decisions about their future.
9.20 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a) Rowan searches for safety in a strange city.
10.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hlv)
10.45 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Final, Mal, R)
11.10 ABC Late News.
11.30 The Split. (Mdl, R)
12.30 Smother. (Mal, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Building The Impossible: Hoover Dam.
8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The Tyne. (PG) Part 3 of 4.
9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Egypt’s First Pyramid. (PGasv, R)
A look at Egypt’s iconic monuments.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+asv)
11.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+s, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit the cleverly designed Ravine House.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Port Adelaide v Melbourne. From Adelaide Oval.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 MOVIE: Dangerous Attraction. (2000, MA15+sv, R) A woman finds herself in a power struggle. Andrea Roth.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)
6.50 Bluey. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa) Sister Boniface investigates sabotage.
8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 2 of 5. Sumner’s adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered.
9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+av) With the killer proving unstoppable, the team desperately hunts down the second victim on the list.
10.05 The Messenger. (Mal, R) A taxi driver receives mysterious messages.
10.55 Fires. (Mal, R)
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PG)
8.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (Premiere) A look inside Westminster Abbey.
9.20 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Scotland.
(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.
10.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)
11.10 Nine Perfect Strangers. (MA15+s, R) 1.50
Life Drawing Live. (Mn, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan
Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News
Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC
Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Essendon v Richmond. From the MCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 To Be Advised.
12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger takes a look at Australian sport.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Get Arty. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Escape To The Chateau. It’s Christmas at the chateau.
8.30 MOVIE: Casino Royale. (2006, Mv, R) James Bond is assigned to stop an evil banker from winning a high-stakes casino tournament. Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench.
11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 It’s All Greek To Me. (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 Belinda Carlisle.
7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGan) Hoppo demonstrates his Float To Survive technique. Chase checks out Bondi’s grey nurse shark colony.
8.30 To Be Advised.
9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by U2 frontman Bono, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, actor Eddie Redmayne and BBC presenter Alex Scott. Lady Blackbird performs her new single Feel It Comin’
11.30 The Project. (R) Special guest is Belinda Carlisle.
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R)
Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.
10.15 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans.
(2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior. Sam Worthington.
12.05 MOVIE: Black Water: Abyss.
(2020, Mhl, R) Jessica McNamee.
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)
Helping Hands. (PG, R)
5.30
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGan, R) Will races in to rescue a swimmer.
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa) Follows pets, including a timid puppy, who are matched with potential companions.
7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan.
9.55 To Be Advised.
11.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) Jimmy gets competitive.
12.00 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. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News
At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.15 Folau. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: Freeing The Song.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Grand Designs: Dunstable. (Ml) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.
8.20 The Messenger. (Malv) Ed must confront just how far he will go to complete the card after he comes into possession of a gun.
9.15 MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, Malv, R) A woman becomes a suffragette. Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter.
11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (MA15+hlv, R)
11.40 Mayfair Witches. (MA15+a, R)
12.20 MotherFatherSon. (Final, Mlv, R)
1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights.
(PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 12.00
WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI ProSeries. Tour of Hungary. Highlights.
4.10 Going Places. (R) 4.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 14. Highlights.
5.40 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark. (PG) A look at the megalodon shark.
8.30 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PG, R) Takes a look at Tutankhamun’s tomb and at the international exhibition of the artefacts recovered.
10.00 Patagonia: The Desert Coast. (Premiere, PGa) Narrated by Pedro Pascal.
10.50 Kenny Rogers: Biography. (PG, R)
12.20 Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats. (PGalv, R)
1.50 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)
3.35 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)
11.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.
8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.
9.30 The Latest: Seven News.
10.00 Born To Kill? Tony Costa. (MA15+av) A look at Antone Charles “Tony” Costa.
11.00 Quantum Leap. (Mav)
12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. Tasmania SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.
1.00 The Rookie. (Mv, 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. (PGl)
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.45 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Hunter. (Mlv, R)
11.15 The First 48. (Ma)
12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R)
12.55 9Honey Hacks. (PG) 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)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 8.20 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 10.20 Stand By Me. (1986, M) Noon Nowhere Boy. (2009) 1.50 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 3.05 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.00 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 7.05 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 8.30 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 10.10
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
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)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) Only five weeks remain until Superbloom.
8.30 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall.
(M) Part 3 of 3. As the Red Army approaches the bunker, Hitler plunges into the abyss.
9.30 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Siren. (Mans) Part 2 of 4.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Reyka. (MA15+av)
11.50 Miss S. (Mv, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Blow Up. Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.
9.00 9-1-1. (Mam) The 118 faces emergencies involving a spin class and a husband and wife in a compromising position.
10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Owen wears an FBI wire.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 The Blacklist. (Return, Mav)
12.30 The Rookie. (Mv, R)
1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Summit. (PGl) Presented by Jai Courtney.
9.00 RPA. (PGm) A university student presents suffering a potentially life threatening collapse of his lung.
10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.30 Footy Classified. (M)
11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) MasterChef royalty Julie Goodwin returns and survival is on the menu.
9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When Lucy receives a strange call from a man admitting to murder, the NCIS team sets out to find him.
10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a retired DEA agent is shot, the team works to determine if the victim’s past is connected to the murder.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Contestants must think outside the box.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Melanie Bracewell, Guy Montgomery and Celia Pacquola.
9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls) Hosted by Nath Valvo.
10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) A Croatian tennis player is kidnapped.
12.00 The Project. (R)
11.40 Folau. (PG, R) 12.40 The Split. (Mdl, R)
1.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage.
(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
A Current Affair.
1.10 Hello SA. (PG) 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)
1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Rhonda Burchmore. (PG)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.
9.30 Dateline: China’s Underground Tutors. A look at after-school tutoring in China.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.00 Manayek. (Final, MA15+v)
11.55 Hope. (MA15+av) 1.05 Tell Me Who I Am. (Mav, R)
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
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 In Limbo. (Premiere, Mal) A man’s deceased friend returns as a ghost.
9.35 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)
10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Ragdoll.
(MA15+av, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R)
12.40 Operation Buffalo. (Mal, R) 1.35 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 Alone Australia. (Ml) The participants face a mental battle.
9.30 Blue Lights. (Premiere, MA15+) Follows three rookie police officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as they tackle their probation period.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 The Congregation. (Premiere, Mas) A 20-something joins a church.
11.50 Unit One. (Malsv, R)
4.00 Mastermind Australia. (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. Hosted by Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas.
8.35 The Rookie. (Mav) Lucy’s undercover assignment earns her an invitation to Sacramento.
9.35 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) Simone tracks down an arms dealer.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Summit. Presented by Jai Courtney.
8.40 Lost On Everest. (Ma) A team of climbers set out to find Andrew Irvine and his climbing partner George Mallory’s camera.
10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)
11.20 Casualty 24/7. (Mm)
12.10 Court Cam. (Mlv)
1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (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 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) The Pressure Test elimination looms.
8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.40 NCIS. The NCIS team investigates a string of Russian spy encounters that may be linked to a murder.
10.40 North Shore. (Mlv, R) A public appeal by Abigail wins over the press.
11.40 The Project. (R)
12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.35 Accused. (MA15+a) A high school teacher puts his reputation in jeopardy when he helps a student in need.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Greenough Family Massacre. (MA15+adv, R) A look at murder of the MacKenzie family.
12.20 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)
1.20 The Goldbergs. (PGl, 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. (PGln) The travel guides head to New Zealand.
8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
9.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R)
A man takes his family on a road trip. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate.
11.25 Nine News Late.
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. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.
8.40 North Shore. (Ml) Abigail and Simon make plans to return home to the UK to lay Sophie to rest.
9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Benson tries to help a student after she is assaulted on a field trip.
10.40 Fire Country. (Mdmv) 11.40 Bull. (Ma, R)
The Project. (R)
1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Dog's day: Mornington notched up a 19-point win over Crib Point.
REIGNING premiers Frankston YCW have returned to the winner’s circle with a hard-fought victory over Red Hill.
The Stonecats were looking to bounce back after a surprising defeat the week prior. Red Hill looked their equal though, and at half time the Hillmen were ahead.
Frankston YCW established control in the third term, and took a seven point lead into the last quarter.
The Stonecats wrapped up the win with a four goals to two last quarter.
The final score read Frankston YCW 12.13 (85) to Red Hill 9.8 (62).
Luke Paynter and Luca Goonan were excellent for the victors.
Sorrento emerged victorious after a shoot-out with Langwarrin at David Macfarlane Reserve on Saturday.
The Sharks were in charge of the contest throughout the entire after-
noon. A seven goals to two second quarter saw them build an unassailable lead.
Langwarrin booted seven goals in the final quarter to close the gap, but it wasn’t enough to get near Sorrento. The Sharks ended up winning by 28 points 20.11 (131) to 15.13 (103).
Six goals from star forward Leigh Poholke were vital for Sorrento. Aaron Breman scored four majors, and Jared Risol kicked three. Josh Bateman scored six goals for the Kangaroos.
Mt Eliza fired a warning shot to the rest of the competition on Saturday. They smashed Bonbeach by 70 points, and finished the round on top of the ladder.
Elsewhere Pines defeated Rosebud, and Dromana picked up a 39 point victory over Frankston Bombers.
TYABB gave their home crowd plenty to smile about on Saturday after a narrow win over Pearcedale.
The Yabbies went behind in the first quarter, but wrestled back control in the second term. They led by 15 at half time.
Pearcedale chipped away at Tyabb’s lead in the second half, but couldn’t quite gather enough momentum to topple them.
Tyabb held on for a tight win 12.9 (81) to 10.12 (72). Dale Sutton, Will Hose, and Bradley Williams were
named in the best for the victors. Mornington bounced back from last week’s defeat to beat Crib Point on the road on Saturday.
Crib Point were on the back foot from the very beginning. They scored just one behind in the opening quarter. Although the Magpies bounced back with a better showing in the second quarter, Mornington was still able to hold onto the lead. The Bulldogs eventually won by 19 points - 7.10 (52) to 10.11 (71).
It was another miserable afternoon for winless Rye on Saturday. They were massacred by Edithvale-Aspendale 21.27 (153) to 7.3 (45).
Michael Meehan was awesome for Edi-Asp. He booted seven goals. Karingal finished the round on top of the ladder after a 26 point win over Somerville. Chelsea also celebrated a good win last weekend - the Seagulls smashed Seaford 17.22 (124) to 6.3 (39).
RILEY Anderton treated onlookers to a volleying masterclass on Saturday as he single-handedly broke Berwick City’s resolve with a breathtaking four-goal display.
The Peninsula Strikers ace was the catalyst for a second-half turnaround at Centenary Park that saw a 1-0 deficit transformed into a resounding and unexpected 5-1 win.
Until the Kiwi first struck in the 55th minute Berwick was the better side and deserved its slender lead but Anderton levelled when he spun on a deflected cross and volleyed with his right foot into the roof of the net.
Within minutes he demonstrated a deft touch at the far post sidefooting his volley over Berwick keeper Nick Caccamo to make it 2-1.
Anderton notched his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a much more mundane effort running onto Jamie Davidson’s through ball and touching it past Caccamo to make it 3-1.
It was back to the spectacular a few minutes later with perhaps his most remarkable strike.
He was outside the box when he let fly with his left foot pairing timing with precision to produce a volley of such velocity that a helpless Caccamo could only look on in wonder as the ball rocketed into the top far corner.
Cooper Andrews jinked his way past multiple opponents in the 85th minute then hit a low strike inside the area to put an exclamation mark on a scoreline no-one could have tipped at half-time.
Strikers featured two debutants with Faraz Zenoozi in goal and late in the contest 17-year-old Billy Rae replaced veteran Wayne Gordon.
In other State 2 matches Frankston Pines broke through for a first win of the season when defeating Doncaster Rovers 3-2 away on Friday night but Skye United lost 5-2 away to Heatherton United the following evening.
Pines opened the scoring after nine minutes when a Cal Batey far post corner was headed back across goal by Anish Khem and Aaran Currie headed in from point blank range.
The visitors increased their lead in the 27th minute when an alert Kaspar Fry robbed a defender then laid the ball into the path of Khem whose low shot nestled inside the far post.
Doncaster hit back in the second half with a far post header from Michael Papanicolaou and a stunning strike from a tight angle by Daniel
Piazza.
Savenaca Baledrokadroka was making his first appearance back in Pines’ colours after transferring from Beaumaris and he pounced on a poor defensive pass to drill a low shot inside the far post for an 87th minute winner.
In NPL2 Langwarrin lost 3-2 away to Brunswick Juventus on Friday night.
Langy was 3-0 down at half-time and reduced to 10 men after Tom Youngs was shown a straight red just before the interval.
Despite the disadvantage Langy hit back twice in the second half through Josh Varga and a remarkable Lucas Portelli strike from distance that caught Juve keeper Fraser Chalmers off his line.
In State 1 Mornington reclaimed top spot on the ladder with a deserved 2-1 away win over Eltham Redbacks on Saturday.
The Seagulls are now unbeaten in their last seven matches and Rhys Craigie gave them the lead in the 19th minute after forcing a defensive
error and finishing from the edge of the box.
Eltham’s Nick Edwards equalised soon after with a superb free-kick but the goal that split these sides came in the 53rd minute from Brady Pollard who lobbed Eltham keeper Abdul Koc from outside the area.
Despite late Eltham pressure Mornington defended well led by keeper Kane Runge, Ziggy Razuki, Josh Heaton and Satoshi Kurokawa.
In State 4 Somerville retained an unbeaten record with a hard-fought 1-0 away win over Lyndale United on Saturday.
It took until the 67th minute for the stalemate to be broken.
Conor Mcfall beat his opponent on the right then hammered the ball low across the face of goal for Marcus Anastasiou to prod home.
Somerville then had to resist a defiant Lyndale but held on by the skin of its teeth.
Baxter’s revival continued with a 5-1 away win over FC Noble Hurricanes on Friday night.
A Jack Elliott brace and goals from
Izaak Barr, Liam Baxter and Dallas Mcneill did the damage.
Chelsea had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home against Springvale City also on Friday night.
Carlo Melino’s side has now recorded five draws in eight games with just one loss.
In State 5 Aspendale remained in the promotion chase and grabbed second spot on the ladder with a 1-0 win over Rosebud on Saturday.
The decisive moment came in the second half when first-half substitute Sam Timuska-Carr raced down the right and sent an inch-perfect cross to Jack Runciman who steered it home.
Mount Martha hammered Seaford United 5-0 at North Seaford Reserve last weekend.
Mitch Hawkins opened the scoring in 43rd minute after the visitors had defended a bombardment of corners.
The former Seaford player hammered his shot into the top corner from the right-hand side of the box.
Eighteen-year-old Eli Masterson grabbed the first of his hat-trick when he tried to outdo Hawkins with an
equally impressive top corner strike on 54 minutes.
The teenager struck again nine minutes later with a tap-in following a well-saved Hawkins shot.
Ethan Sanderson then split the defence with a great through ball for Jaden Tabener to finish well past Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks in the 84th minute.
And Masterson completed his hattrick shortly after by converting the penalty awarded after Michael Durrance was upended in the box.
Mentone had a comfortable 4-0 home win over bottom side Pakenham United.
Tyler Pollard put Mentone in front after 17 minutes with a calm sidefoot finish before Marcus Spivey's 40-metre wonder strike seven minutes later had the home side 2-0 up. Second half goals from Frankie Varsamis and another from Spivey completed the scoring.
Mount Eliza lost 3-0 away to Casey Panthers despite having most of the possession.
The visitors failed to finish a number of chances and player-coach Bryce Ruthven is hoping to add a proven goalscorer to his squad shortly.
Friday 19 May, 8.30pm:
Skye Utd v Doncaster Rovers, Skye Recreation Reserve
Berwick City v Frankston Pines, Jack Thomas Reserve Noble Park v Baxter, Norman Luth Reserve
Saturday 20 May, 3pm: Mornington v Collingwood City, Dallas Brooks Park
Knox City v Peninsula Strikers, Egan Lee Reserve
Somerville Eagles v Chelsea, Tyabb Central Reserve
Mount Martha v Mentone, Civic Reserve
Seaford Utd v Aspendale, North Seaford Reserve
Mount Eliza v Hampton Park Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve
Saturday 20 May, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Bunyip District, Olympic Park
Monday 22 May, 8.15pm: Kingston City v Langwarrin, The Grange Reserve
