Frankston
Frank to Schanck
A GROUP of adventurers set off on a 60 kilometer trek from Frankston to Cape Schanck last Friday. They made the journey over three days, arriving at their destination on Sunday. The walk was organised by the Women’s Spirit Project. See story page 14.
Pictures: Gary Sissons
More high-rise plans approved
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
APPROVAL for a 14-storey apartment building at the corner of Beach Street and Nepean Highway has been granted.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week gave the green light to plans to build a highrise building at 424/426 Nepean Highway. The 14-storey tower is proposed to stand roughly 45-metres tall,
and features 105 apartments, a gym, a cinema, private dining facilities, a swimming pool, and outdoor areas and landscaping.
In 2018, a permit to build an 11-storey building with 63 dwellings and 46 serviced apartments was granted at the direction of VCAT. The developer did not act on the permit, which then expired in September 2023. New plans were submitted to VCAT this year after Frankston Council failed to consider them in time. Councillors later agreed that approval to build the
tower would have been granted.
Frankston Council’s FMAC Structure Plan, which is awaiting final approval from the planning minister, outlines a preferred height limit of up to 41 metres in the precinct containing 424/426 Nepean Highway. VCAT’s decision read “the approved development is generally in accordance with the DDO14 [planning overlay] that currently applies to the site.”
“We say ‘generally in accordance’ on the observations that the preferred height of the development is met,
however there are variations to the preferred Kananook Creek Boulevard setbacks and upper podium setbacks,” VCAT wrote. “Recent and current strategy and policy is actively seeking to facilitate development within this major activity centre. We observe that any change in planning controls will seek to facilitate development, rather than restrict development.
“Great effort has been undertaken to ensure that the amended proposal before the Tribunal has obtained the approval of council and other relevant
authorities.”
The developer has been given three years to commence development, and five years to complete it. Before construction begins, amended plans must be submitted to Frankston Council.
The 424/426 Nepean Highway proposal is the latest of multiple highrise buildings which have been proposed along the Nepean Highway in Frankston this year.
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SEAFORD resident Fiona Goodwin took part in the Frank to Schanck walk last weekend.
New councillors confirmed
THE winners of the Frankston Council election have been officially declared, and will be sworn in this week.
David Asker and Nathan Butler were the final two candidates to be declared the winners of their wards last week. Asker is returning to council after serving between 2020 and 2024, and Butler will sit on council for the first time.
The Greens will have a presence on the new council after its endorsed candidate Emily Green defeated coun-
veteran
Kris Bolam, Sue Baker, and Brad Hill were each re-elected for another four-year term. Former mayor Michael O’Reilly has also been re-elected after a four year absence.
In a statement, Frankston Council said “congratulations to our new councillor group, some of whom were there
2024 Annual General Meeting & Community Forum
Please join our Board of Directors, senior management and community members to celebrate the achievements of the last year, and have your say about the future of your local hospital.
in person to celebrate the declaration and acknowledge the support they received from the community.”
“The election results for the nine wards that make up Frankston City were formally declared [on 13 November] at Frankston Civic Centre by the the Victorian Electoral Commission.”
The council will be sworn in and a new mayor will be elected on 20 November.
Brodie Cowburn
Kananook Creek plans cause ‘tension’
Continued from page 1
Earlier this year VCAT rejected plans for a 14-storey apartment building at 438-444 Nepean Highway, and approved a multi-storey building at 446450 Nepean Highway (“VCAT rejects high-rise plan” The Times 24/6/2024).
The high-rise proposals have been opposed by the Stop The Great Wall of Frankston protest group. In a statement released last week, Stop The Great Wall of Frankston acknowledged the VCAT decision.
“Yesterday we received notification that the Tribunal has approved a permit for a 14 storey development on the corner of Beach Street and Nepean Highway. This site had an approved permit for 10 storeys dating back several years but the developer put in an application to extend the permit and amend the plans. Council failed to determine the application for the amended plans within the required timeframe and a hearing was held at VCAT in August 2024. Council along with others were parties to this hearing,” the group’s statement read.
“There’s now two approved 14 storey developments along Kananook Creek Boulevard in a precinct with a ‘preferred height’ of 12 storeys.” VCAT’s decision acknowledged community opposition to high-rise plans near Kananook Creek Boulevard. “This proceeding raises issues regarding the future impacts of significant built form changes along part of the Frankston bayside area. There is strong community sentiment against the proposal for a 14-storey mixed-use building with 105 dwellings close to Kananook Creek that will clearly be visible from the bayside shoreline and nearby residential properties,” VCAT wrote.
“Despite this sentiment, the scheme identifies the site within the FMAC. These areas are identified and promoted in the scheme for not only substantial change, but significant intensified development. However, there is tension between a substantial built form change and a sensitive location adjacent to the Kananook Creek and nearby Port Phillip Bay.”
We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions as we focus on ensuring our health service continues to provide a high standard of care for our community.
Submit a question to be answered at the Community Forum by emailing corporate.relations@phcn.vic.gov.au. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions in person.
Event details
When: Thursday 5 December 2024
Where: Monash University Peninsula Campus 47 – 49 Moorooduc Hwy, Frankston Lecture Room F, Building F
Time: 1.45pm for a 2pm start, the meeting will conclude at 3.30pm
Please visit peninsulahealth.org.au or scan the QR code for more details.
cil
Glenn Aitken. First-time councillors Cherie Wanat and Steffie Conroy were also declared winners last week.
NEWLY elected Frankston councillors Sue Baker, Kris Bolam, David Asker, Brad Hill, Cherie Wanat, Emily Green, and Steffie Conroy (pictured L to R). Picture: Supplied
NEPEAN Highway plans approved by VCAT last week.
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Crash victim identified
THE victim of a fatal car crash in Frankston North earlier this month has now been identified.
The man crashed his car on McClelland Drive in the early hours of 3 November. He died at the scene, and police were not able to identify him for a week.
After a public appeal for information, Victoria Police confirmed that the de-
Police chase car
A MAN has been arrested after a chase which spanned from Frankston to Clayton South.
Police allege they first saw a stolen car on Karingal Drive in Frankston at around 1.15am on 11 November. The driver allegedly fled, and was followed by the police helicopter.
The helicopter tracked the car onto Peninsula Link. It drove off at Springvale Road in Aspendale Gardens, and was later seen travelling through Keysborough, Springvale, and into Mulgrave. Police allege it reached speeds of up to 200kmph.
A passenger allegedly exited the car in Mulgrave, and the Holden was dumped in an industrial estate nearby. The driver then allegedly changed cars and fled in a stolen Land Rover Evoque.
After failing to stop the car using stop sticks, the driver continued on to Westall Railway Station. He crashed into a fence and was arrested on foot.
ceased person was a 21-year-old Clarinda man.
“Police will now prepare a report for the coroner. Thank you for your assistance in this matter,” a Victoria Police statement read.
EMERGENCY services at a fatal
A 19-year-old man was arrested. Police say he will charged in relation to the incident with expected charges including reckless conduct endangering life and serious injury, drive in speed dangerous, dangerous driving while being pursued by police, fail to stop on police direction, unlicensed driving, theft of two motor vehicles, and drug driving.
Fraud investigated
A MAN from Mount Eliza has been arrested as part of a police investigation into an alleged $2.7 million fraud scheme.
In a statement, Victoria Police said it is investigating a $2.7 million deception which has occurred over a fiveyear period. It began its investigation in October 2023.
Police allege that false invoicing has occurred linked to a union and a private company.
On 14 November, police arrested a 74-year-old Mount Eliza man and in-
terviewed him. He was released “pending further enquiries”, police say.
Police raided two properties in May as part of the investigation - it executed search warrants in Mount Eliza and Tullamarine.
The investigation is ongoing. To assist police contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
License suspended
A WOMAN allegedly blew more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit while driving with her child in the backseat earlier this month.
Police pulled the 47-year-old woman over on Cranbourne Road in Frankston in the early hours of 9 November. After allegedly failing a roadside breath test, police say that she returned an evidentiary breath test reading of .134 Police allege the woman’s five-yearold son was in the car. The Frankston South resident’s license was suspended, and she will be summonsed to appear in court.
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Frankston North car crash. Picture: Gary Sissons
Charity flood clean-up continues
Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au
A FRANKSTON charity supporting struggling families is still recovering after a devastating storm badly damaged its warehouse last month.
Mums Supporting Families In Need offers emergency material aid to local families, distributing clothing, toiletries, and baby items such as car seats and strollers. It works with more than 100 community support agencies across the Frankston, Casey, and Mornington Peninsula local government areas.
MSFIN’s Seaford warehouse was hit by a huge storm in October. The roof of the mezzanine which is used to pack around 5000 Christmas gifts for children caved in, and the floor subsequently flooded. The ceiling of the office area underneath was also damaged.
MSFIN strategy and fundraising manager Charlotte Davies said that the storm caused around $90,000 worth of damage. “We are a long way off being fixed. We are operating at half of our usual warehouse capacity,” she said.
“We are operational again thanks to our incredible team of 35 regular volunteers making do with the space we have. We had $90,000 dollars worth of stock damaged, and more was contaminated due to flood water.”
The charity is still accepting item donations, but its warehouse is at
capacity. It is currently storing stock at the Frankston Football Club clubrooms. Davies said that the charity is asking for financial support to rectify the situation.
“We had to dispose of stock, and are currently operating out of a shipping container,” Davies said. “We are
calling for financial support - we are a tiny not-for-profit, and this has had an enormous financial impact. We are operating on half our space, and calling for donated items is hard because we don’t have space to put it.”
MSFIN runs a program called Hamper of Hope to provide new es-
sential items and support to people fleeing violence. It received some good news this month when it was awarded $20,000 from Commonwealth Bank through its “staff foundation grant” to go towards Hamper of Hope.
In a statement, Commonwealth
Bank said the hampers “provide all the basics and essentials women would need once they’re placed in crisis accommodation including cleaning supplies, laundry, and pots and pans.”
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ALASTAIR, Charlotte, Aaron, Maxine, and Jenny (L to R) from Mums Supporting Families In Need. Pictures: Gary Sissons, inset supplied
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The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
THE
THURSDAY OSHER GÜNSBERG: A WORLD OF PAIN
SBS, 8.30pm
For nearly 3.6 million Australians, chronic pain is an everpresent, debilitating condition, and an issue that costs the nation up to $139 billion annually. Told through the lens of his own pain journey, well-known TV presenter Osher Günsberg (pictured) investigates the causes of chronic and persistent pain in this one-off special. Günsberg meets those affected by chronic pain, and reveals what surprising new science, medications and technological innovations are being used to manage it.
GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL
SBS, 9.25pm
Architect Hugh Wallace (pictured) follows homeowners across Ireland as they try to restore and transform derelict properties into comfortable homes – while saving a piece of architectural heritage – in this charming series. Tonight’s season opener sees mental health nurse Mary-Claire and carpenter Sully put in a lot of hard graft to restore The Parson’s House – a four-bedroom Georgian cut stone building located at the central crossroads of Churchtown in County Cork.
SUNDAY
FISK
ABC TV, 8pm
Season three of this warm-hearted comedy has seen our leading lady find her feet in the heady world of suburban probate law. Helen Tudor-Fisk (co-creator Kitty Flanagan, pictured) has been making the most of her status as a name partner at Gruber & Fisk: “bringing in the coin” and networking like a pro. However, tonight’s season finale sees Ray (Marty Sheargold) broker a deal for Furstenburg Gray to buy out Gruber & Fisk, sending Helen into crisis – she’s going to be thrown back into the world of a giant multi-national law firm. Meanwhile, Ray and his sister Roz (Julia Zemiro) are engaged in their own meltdowns.
Thursday, November 21
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Plum. (Madl, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
(PG, R) 12.05 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PGm, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3)
TASSIES EAST COAST
SEVEN (7)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Malicious Mind Games. (2022, Mav) Laura Ault, April Hale, Raiany Silva. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Rae Johnston goes stargazing.
8.30 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads) Osher Günsberg spearheads a personal investigation into the causes of chronic and persistent pain.
9.40 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Premiere, Malv) The investigation into three murders is reopened.
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R) 12.20 Pandore. (MA15+av, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (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 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police search for illegal firearms.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Documents the work of the highway patrol.
8.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at the year that was in sport.
10.00 Ricky Ponting’s Test Match Preview. Presented by Ricky Ponting.
10.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml, R)
11.50 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.45 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
MONDAY WHEEL OF FORTUNE AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Filmed in Manchester, England, the latest iteration of this perennial game show favourite sees expat Australians test their word-puzzle solving skills under the guidance of host-with-the-most Graham Norton (pictured). Premiering tonight, the reinvigorated format will see three players spin the wheel to be in
NINE (9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)
(PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RPA: Joseline’s New Liver. (PGm) A pathologist battles his own mortality.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Doctors urgently need answers in a case involving one of the sickest patients they have seen.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) A man is rushed into Majors.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 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
TEN (10)
day’s news. 7.30 Top Gear Australia. (PGl) Jonathan LaPaglia heads to Los Angeles. 8.50 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible –Ghost Protocol. (2011, Mv, R) A spy goes rogue to uncover the truth after his organisation is
Norton delights in Wheel Of Fortune
Friday, November 22
ABC (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30
I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Malv, R) 2.00 Plum. (Mls, R)
3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh refreshes pot plants.
Shetland. (Mal) Unnerved by her discovery, Calder decides to stay on in Shetland.
9.30 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray has a big announcement.
10.00 Question Everything. (PG, R)
10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Peter Eden And Derek Pedley. (Mav, R)
8.35 Castle Secrets: The Warlock, Joan Of Arc, A Fortress In The Holy Land. Takes a look at castles.
9.30 Kennedy: The Kennedy Machine (1956-1960) Kennedy embarks on a five-year campaign.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Elvira. (Premiere, Malv)
12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s
Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
11.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the world of sport.
1.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Santana must face her past.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
6am Morning Programs.
9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)
9News Morning.
MOVIE: Christmas By Chance. (2020, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Extremes. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, Mlv, R) A US Marshal, accompanying a group of convicts on a flight, pursues an escaped fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr.
11.20 Inside Beverly Hills. (Md)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver. 8.30 Matlock. (PGals, R) Matty’s rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case. 9.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Wrestlers. 2.20 Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.55 Fashionista. 3.05 Planet A. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia. 9.25 Secrets Of Miss America. 10.15 Homeland. 12.10am Late Programs.
Sometimes Always Never. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 8.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.20 Iron Sky. (2012, M) Noon Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 1.40 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 3.20 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 4.55 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 7.30 Suffragette. (2015, M) 9.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 11.55 Men. (2022, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Yiyili. 1.50 Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Stories From The Land. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Black As. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Big Momma’s House. (2000, M) 10.55 Late Programs. NITV (34)
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Saturday, November 23
The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) 1.35 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.05 Question Everything. (PG, R) 2.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.00 Countdown 50 Years On. (R)
4.40 Headliners. (PG, R)
5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Stepping Up – Elly-May Barnes. (R)
6.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (Return, PG) James tries to save a dog from its owner.
8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera investigates a fatal stabbing outside a nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer.
9.50 Plum. (Madl, R) Gavin returns home from Bali.
10.45 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 5. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PGa, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Private Lives. 8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Evidence. (Malv, R) Day five delivers a series of surprises. 9.25 The Great House Revival: Parson’s House, Co Cork. (Return, PGv) Presented by Hugh Wallace. 10.20 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.15 Paris Paris. (Ms, R) 12.15 Hope. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Face To Face. (Mals, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mav) After a catastrophic crash, a pilot discovers he is on a prehistoric Earth 65 million years in the past. With only one chance at rescue, he and the other survivor must cross a terrain riddled with dangerous creatures. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman. 11.00 MOVIE: Tears Of The Sun. (2003, MA15+v, R) Soldiers rescue a doctor in Africa. Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci. 1.30 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R)
6.30 A Current Affair. (R)
7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Third round.
5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) The team explores the Arctic. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.30 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. (R) 10.30
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939, G, R) A girl is transported to a magical land. Judy Garland, Ray Bolger.
9.35 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R)
A teenager’s obsession with a TV dance show pays off after she lands a spot on the program. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron.
11.45 MOVIE: The Sun Is Also A Star. (2019, Ml, R) Yara Shahidi.
1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PGa, R) A young woman tries to remove a curse. Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. 8.50 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.50 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R)
A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life. 10.50 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A panel is pitched inventions. 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 United We Drive. 3.20 Jungletown. 4.10 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. (Final) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Diesel. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Grinspoon. 10.40 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. 11.50 Hudson & Rex. 1.30am The X-Files. 2.25 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.15 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 10.15 OSS 117: From Africa With Love. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.30 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15
TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Two Way Stretch. (1960) 12.50pm MOVIE: Golden Ivory. (1954, PG) 2.40 MOVIE: Comanche. (1956, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Hallelujah Trail. (1965) 7.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: The Five Year Engagement. (2012, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72)
6am Children’s Programs. 1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Kyurem Vs The Sword Of Justice. (2012) 2.35 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened. (2013) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Preliminary final. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break.
Sunday, November 24
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) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG)
8.00 Fisk. (Final, Ml) Helen is plunged into crisis.
8.30 Plum. (Final, Ml) Plum finally shares his truth.
9.30 I Was Actually There: Beaconsfield Mine Disaster. (Final, Ml, R) A look at the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.
10.00 Pick Of The Litter. (R)
11.20 New Leash On Life. (R)
11.50 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Final, Malv, R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.05pm Wiggly Day Out. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Welcome To My Farm. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. MTB Enduro National Championships. Highlights. 3.30 A Wetland For Te Waihora. (R) 4.35 Treasures Of Istanbul. (PG, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 39. Melbourne Stars v Adelaide Strikers. 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Optus Stadium, Perth.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Etruscans: Mysterious Civilisation. (PGa) A look at the Etruscan civilisation.
8.30 Secret Sardinia Mysteries Of The Nuraghi. A team of archaeologists and scientists explores the Nuragic civilisation in Sardinia. 9.35 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R) Explores the cause of recent shark attacks.
10.40 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R)
11.35 Saving Venice. (R) 1.15 Royal Autopsy. (Ma, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PG, R) 3.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
11.15 Crime Investigation
Australia: Most Infamous: The Girls Who Knew Too Much – Sallie-Anne Huckstepp And Juanita Nielson. (Madv, R)
12.30 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 10.00 The Highland Vet. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Highland Vet. 4.30 Escape To The Country.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a body is found locked in an abandoned gold-mining tunnel. 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: Fallen Star. (Ma) Documents the murder of KJ Taylor.
11.30 The First 48: Gangland. (Ma)
12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons: Earth. (R)
1.20 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 Dessert Masters. (Final, PGl) The final three contestants compete for the title of Dessert Master for 2024 and the chance to walk away with $100,000. 8.25 The Graham Norton Show. (l) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, James Norton, Chris McCausland and Benson Boone. 9.35 FBI. (Mv) 10.35 FBI: International. (v) 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Hoarders. 1.15am MOVIE: The Iceman. (2012, MA15+) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Football. Big Rivers Football League. Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay. 3.15 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. Replay. 4.20 MOVIE: The Wrecking Crew! (2008, PG) 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild Mexico. 7.30 Great Lakes Wild. 8.30 Gulpilil: One Red Blood. 9.30 MOVIE: Dark Age. (1987, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
6am
Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.25 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.00 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 12.25pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 4.50 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 6.50 Poms. (2019, PG) 8.30 Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 10.35 Yalda, A Night For Forgiveness. (2019, M, Farsi) 12.15am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
Monday, November 25
A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Secret Cities. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 1.55 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 2.50 Plat Du Tour. 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (Premiere, Ma) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies.
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.05pm
6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50
11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 1.10 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG, R) 3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGls, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Munchies Guide To Basque Country. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnBelievable
MOVIE: Sitting Bull. (1954, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Day Of The Jackal. (1973, PG) 11.30 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6am Children’s Programs.
12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Southside Flyers. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Getting Even With Dad. (1994, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 1am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Several former classmates of Cassandra discover a dead body at the marina. 10.00 S.W.A.T. (Madv) SWAT teams up with the DEA.
11.00 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Madv, R) Explores the issue of one-punch killings. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Jane Doe. (Mv, R) Documents an investigation into a Jane Doe. 9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Daynes. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Lewis Daynes.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (Premiere) Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGal) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Heather’s bliss is short-lived when her seemingly perfect boyfriend throws her a graduation party. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55
Tuesday, November 26
ABC (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00
Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News
At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
A voyage across the Solar System. 9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Final, PG, R) 12.20 Q+A. (Final, R) 1.20 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.40 Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Afternoon session.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?
Andrew Lloyd Webber. (Return) Andrew Lloyd Webber explores his roots. 9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. (R) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Babylon Berlin. (Ma) 12.50 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R)
A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.45 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police conduct a search warrant. 12.15 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
1.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am
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6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) The travel guides head to France. 9.00 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Whitby, England.
10.20 9News Late.
10.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG, R) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Final, PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Return, Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 Kickin’ Back. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. (Premiere) 9.20 Hoarders. (Return) 11.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. Midnight Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Stories From The Land. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Shepherdess. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Restless River. (2019, M) 12.15am Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am To
Catch A Thief. Continued. (1955, PG) 7.00 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 9.25 The Kid. (1921, PG) 10.25 Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 12.20pm Let Them All Talk. (2020, M) 2.25 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.05 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 9.30 Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 11.40 Late Programs.
Wednesday, November 27
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 10.55 Q+A. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran. 9.05 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) Helen is plunged into crisis.
9.35 Planet America. (Final)
10.05 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Ml, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.20 Parliament Question Time. 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.05 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGas, R) 2.55 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 Dishing It Up. (PGls, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (PG) 8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Reckoning. (M) The jury is locked in passionate debate.
9.30 The Old Man. (Mal) Chase and Harper face decisive tests. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Maxima. (Ma) 11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malnv, R) 2.40 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses. (2011, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Evil Stepmom. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGa, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) After a quick break the roadtrippers take on local bowlers at Arno Bay before Nikki and Gyton race a camel.
9.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) The Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth.
12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In The Key Of Hark. (2020, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Raising Gracie. (PGm)
8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) Andrew invites the team to a winery.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Helloworld. (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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
TEN
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGal, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals, R) 11.40 Ent. Tonight.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. (a) A panel is pitched inventions.
8.40 NCIS. (Mv) NCIS works with the CIA to discover what secrets are being kept by Captain Butler, an aging former spy. 9.40 NCIS: Origins.
10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Queer Sports. 3.25 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Memphis Belle. (1990, PG) 10.35 MOVIE: Sweet November. (2001, M) 12.40am Letterkenny. 2.10 Hypothetical. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Rabbit-Proof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.25 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 8.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.40 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Jersey. (2019, PG, Telugu) 6.20 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 8.00
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Women walk across the peninsula
MORE than 50 women set off from Frankston Pier last week to walk all the way to the Cape Schanck lighthouse.
The “Frank to Schanck” trek was organised by the Women’s Spirit Project.
The registered charity aims to help women experiencing disadvantage by getting them involved with fitness, health, and wellbeing activities.
The 60 kilometer journey from Frankston to Cape Schanck began on Friday and concluded on Sunday.
Women’s Spirit Project chairperson Kathy Heffernan said "it is a privilege to witness the courage of these women taking on this challenge.”
“Our volunteers have also worked hard over the weekend to support the group with encouragement and water to make it through each day. For many women who participate, this is the first time they have ever attempted a walk of this kind,” Heffernan said.
“They are joined by more experienced
walkers who understand the value and sense of achievement from meeting this challenge."
On Friday the group was sent off with a warm up activity led by Juanita Sanger, a song performed by Katie and Alleira, an Acknowledgment of Country from Kerry Strickland, and a speech from Dunkley MP and Women’s Spirit Project founder Jodie Belyea.
Brodie Cowburn
Grants awarded for emergency services
THE Carrum Downs Fire Brigade, Frankston SES, Seaford Life Saving Club, and Carrum Surf Life Saving Club have each been awarded grants through the state government’s “emergency services equipment program”.
The four groups will share nearly $169,000 between them to purchase new equipment.
Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said “congratulations to all the deserving volunteer groups in the Carrum electorate receiving grants, Carrum Downs Fire Brigade, Frankston SES, Seaford Lifesaving Club and the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club.”
“I want to acknowledge our wonderful volunteers – members of our community who help make our local area so much better and safer,” she said.
Christmas coming up
THE Frankston Christmas Festival is set to return for its 26th year at the end of this month. Christmas celebrations across
Frankston will kick off on Saturday, 30 November. The event will include a “Looney Tunes Christmas Extravaganza” stage show, a market, carnival rides, Santa photos, a Christmas parade, the lighting of the Norfolk Pine, and a fireworks display.
The Christmas event will also coincide with the End Of The Line music concert at 29 Playne Street. From 2pm, music acts Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Full Moon Flower Band, Kiwat Kennell, and Erica Avenue will take to the stage.
Frankston Council’s head of festivals and major events Carolyn Smith said “as more and more residents and visitors flock to the event, the way they celebrate is changing and the festival is evolving to respond to this.”
“While the festival continues to deliver the most magical moments for families and young children including a visit to Santa’s House, Christmas craft and the official Christmas parade – there will be more things for those attending with friends or older children,” Smith said. “Ugly Sweater Portraits, a European Christmas Village and End of the Line Frankston as part of Always Live will give more people more reasons to join in the festivities in Frankston City."
SANTA with Frankston SES members at the 2023 Frankston Christmas Festival. Picture: Supplied
FRANK 2 Schanck participants at Frankston Pier last Friday. Picture: Gary Sissons
Discovery of Copper Ore in Frankston
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
THE mineral possibilities of Frankston are not fully realised,and in that direction it is interesting to learn that during last week some attractive specimens of copper ore were discovered on Mr. Norman W. Clement’s property, Hastings road, about two to three feet from the surface of the ground.
Mr. Clements states that while it may not be rich enough to work, it is only natural to assume it should be better lower from the surface.
Frankston Police Court
Before Messrs. Grant (chairman), Armstrong, Brown, and Cr. Gray, J.’s P.).
CHARGE OF VAGRANCY
At the above Court yesterday morning, a derelict in the ever-ebbing tide of humanity, John Sinisalo, 32, by nationality a Finn, stood before their worships to answer a charge of being an “idle and disorderly person,” in as much that he had insufficient and no visible means of support.
Accused:. I’m caught by a spirit; I’m not guilty.
Senior-Constable Elliott deposed that about midday on Saturday last, and in consequence of intelligence received, he interrogated Sinisalo in Bay street, Frankston. Accused said he was a Finn, and his name was as stated.
He (witness) then asked him “What are you doing in Frankston?” to which accused replied: “I’m a swagman.” Continuing his evidence, Frankston’s chief officer stated that investigations had proved that accused had, of late, been wandering
around Seaford, and finding a resting place for his weary head at night in vacant houses.
Further, an examination of his socalled swag, revealed only a broken bottle, a knife, and some old papers – not what could be classed as a sartorial outfit.
“This man,” said the senior-constable, “was discharged from goal on the 13th Sept., 1924, after serving three months on a similar charge.”
Accused objected to the foregoing assertion.
Senior-Constable Elliott: Evidence can be given to that effect.
More interruptions followed, where upon the Clerk of Courts said to the miserable-looking Sinisalo: “Just listen to what the witness says.”
Witness, in reply to the chairman:
“I had him examined by Dr. Maxwell, who diagnosed he was run down through not having sufficient food and care.’ Accused, on his own admission, added the senior-constable, stated he has done no work for years.
Personally, I do not think he is alright. We can get very little out of him except talk about the spirit.
When arrested he declared the spirit had to do with it.
Accused again muttered something.
Clerk of Courts: You heard what the witness said: Have you any questions to ask?
Senior-Constable: He doesn’t seem to understand things.
Angus Francis Turnley, residing on Pt. Nepean road, Seaford, in the course of his evidence, said he recognised accused, and had seen him on Saturday morning (15th. inst.). “I saw this man,” he told the Bench, “come
in through the front gate of my place, and as I have had burglars there, I am suspicious of these fellows, so I thought I would watch and see what he, was going to do.
I let him prowl around the place, explained this witness, and I went through the house and shut the back door. I waited to see if he would call out: ‘Bottle-ho!’ to see whether his intentions were honest, but he gave no sign of doing or saying anything.
I opened the door and found he had passed and had gone round to the other side of the house. He then went to a little wood shed (possibly the little grey home for a rest), so I took observations, proceeded the witness, through the lattice of the back verandah, and he had a bottle in his hand, and as there were some carpenter’s tools...
Senior-Constable (interjecting): He didn’t touch anything?
Witness: No. I asked him: “What are you doing there?” and he said: “Can you give me a bit of tucker?”
I replied: “I don’t like the look of you; what are you doing with the bottle ?” and he answered: “To carry a bit of something.”
Senior-Constable (to accused): Do you wish to ask him anything?
Accused: I’m a sick man. I’ve sore hands (holding them up for inspection).
The Chairman (Mr. Grant, J.P.): Has he ever been sentenced before?
Accused: I was caught by a spirit. (Creepy sensations in Court).
Senior-Constable: He says he has a mark on his hand.
Accused was sentenced to one month, and Senior-Constable Elliott
was authorised to attach to the warrant of commitment a recommendation that he be given the necessary attention by the authorities.
Thus fell the curtain on one of these episodes which go to make up the sordid drama of meagre existence. ***
Obituary – Mrs. Harriett McComb
Another old and highly-esteemed resident of Frankston has passed beyond the Valley of the Shadow in the personality of Mrs. Harriet McComb, wife of Mr. Thos. McComb, one of the pioneers of the district, which sad event occurred on Friday last, at the age of 70.
The deceased who first saw the light at Collingwood, spent practically all her life in our midst, and her demise, although not unexpected, will be widely deplored by all who knew her, for her endearing disposition won many friends.
The late Mrs. McComb belonged to the Bentick family, who assisted so materially to pioneer the Frankston district.
Mrs. Burton, another grand old lady, who resides in the Dandenong road, is a sister, while Messrs. Albert Bentick (Altona), and Charles Bentick (Mentone) are brothers.
Other survivors are Mr. E. K. McComb, Mrs. Garrood, Mrs. Moon (Frankston); Mrs. Rae (W.A.); Mrs. Mitchell (East Melbourne); Mrs. McGreal (Ivanhoe), and Nurse Etna McComb (Melbourne). A son, Ernest, paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the War.
The funeral took place on Sunday to the local cemetery, the Rev. A. E. Wellard officiating. Mr. H. Gamble had charge of the arrangements.
To Mr. McComb and family we offer our deepest sympathy in their bereavement.
***
Obituary – Mr. John Chas. Garrood
Truly it has been said: “In the midst of life we are in death.”
On the same day which chronicled the death of Mrs. McComb, Mr. Garrood, senr., of Frankston, while sawing off the limb of a tree in the garden of his son’s residence (Mr. H. Garrood) met with an accident which later proved fatal.
Mr. H. Garrood, who had been sympathising with his wife on the death of her mother, Mrs. McComb, little deemed that within a few hours his father’s demise would be so tragically recorded.
The late Mr. Garrood was the son of a portrait painter and photographer. He was born at Hertfordshire, England, 74 years ago. He leaves a widow and two sons, Mr. H. J. Garrood (Frankston), and Mr. J. C. Garrood (Sydney), to mourn their sad loss, and to whom we tender our heartfelt sympathy.
As a photographer, the late Mr. Garrood won a distinctive reputation, and had few equals in Australia.
He evinced a keen interest in St. Paul’s Church, and on Sunday the vicar of Frankston, the Rev. A. P. McFarlane, performed the last sad rites at the graveside in the local cemetery, where the remains were interred.
Mr. Gamble had charge of the funeral arrangements.
***
From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 19 & 21 Nov 1924
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See page 19 for solutions.
The New Bronzer Age: Trump, the Sequel
By Stuart McCullough
I SAW it all. The excited supporters, the rows of flags and the map as it was slowly devoured by blocks of red and blue. When I was younger, American elections were a distant curiosity; a largely administrative affair that would merit little more than a slight lifting of the eyebrows. It’s different now. What was routine now feels more volatile, less predictable. Welcome to Trump, the Sequel. When Donald Trump took to the stage of the Palm Beach County Convention Centre and Drive Through Bottle Shop, I was certain he was going to announce that he’d already built a fully operational Death Star. As Darth Donald stood astride the stage, his face aglow both with a sense of vindication and whatever industrial-grade bronzer he’s currently using, I’ll admit I felt a little deflated. It wasn’t supposed to turn out this way.
Traditionally, the slightest whiff of scandal is enough to end a political career. In Donald’s case, it seems to be the fuel that enhances rather than diminishes his standing. Charm used to be considered an asset. Now, it’s something to be avoided. Despite his best efforts to repulse a nation, if not the globe more broadly, it has drawn more people to him. He can swear, denigrate and do unspeakable things to a microphone stand, to no avail. Once, I saw the film Stakeout starring Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez. Even though they’re both more than capable actors, the movie was a stinker. For reasons that defy logic, they made a sequel imagina-
tively entitled Another Stakeout. Although I hadn’t thought it possible, Another Stakeout was even worse that the first one. This is how I feel about the news of another Trump Presidency. But it raises the question as to
what’s worse – that they made both films or that I watched both films. (Or, in the case of Another Stakeout, the first twenty minutes – it was that bad). Anything was possible the first time. But there was little hope for the sequel. The Another Stakeout rule
applies here.
A second act in politics is usually about redemption. People return older, wiser, chastened. But this is a comeback that seems to be more about revenge than redemption. Granted, by any measure, it’s a remarkable feat. But it’s also one that’s difficult to understand. There were times when he seemed to be doing everything within his power to alienate as many people as possible. I don’t know why it didn’t work.
Do you remember the Mel Brooks film, The Producers? It featured Zero Mostel and the always fabulous Gene Wilder. Zero plays Max Bialystock, a Broadway producer, who learns that he can make more money producing a flop than a hit. He and Leo Bloom set off to find the worst musical possible and eventually stumble across Springtime for Hitler. But when it makes its debut, the show is so incredibly bad that people find it funny. Later, the two protagonists lament, saying, “where did we go right?”.
Now comes the inevitable parade of characters from the MAGAExtended Universe. What role will Hulk Hogan play in the upcoming administration? I can imagine the Hulkster being deployed to North Korea and... on second thoughts, that’s as far as my imagination takes me – Hulk Hogan goes to North Korea and stays there. But just as the Hulk-meister probably thinks he can rip a t-shirt from his sagging torso just as well as he could in the good old days, I’m sure he has visions of striding into the UN General As-
sembly, wearing a MAGA bandana and red speedos, threatening to body slam any member of the international diplomatic corps that might defy him. Lord help us all. Robert F Kennedy Junior will apparently have some role in health policy. This is a missed opportunity. He should be White House press secretary if only so he can regale the assembled media with tales of dumping a deceased bear cub carcass in a New York park and then trying to make it look like it was the victim of a bicycle accident because he had a plane to catch. Which sounds like a joke, except it isn’t. Rudy Guiliani would be on hand to freshen everybody’s drink.
And then there’s Elon. It’s hard to imagine a more disappointing and conflicted human being. On the one hand, there’s the electric car thing, which seems quite awesome. On the other hand, there’s everything else. From turning Twitter into a conspiracy-laden sink hole of stupidity to his attempts to address population decline single handedly, he is both the world’s richest person and one of its least likeable. Today there’s news that Elon’s new job is to cut government spending. If he does half the job on that that he’s done on Twitter, chances are it will be a shambles. It’s strange when things don’t turn out as you expect. And, in this case, kind of jarring. But history isn’t a straight line. It’s a pendulum and as surely as it will swing in one direction it will come back to the middle in due course. I hope.
stuart@stuartmccullough.com
29. Globe
Moorooduc tail fights for famous win
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
DROMANA wrapped up a win over Old Peninsula on Saturday to maintain its spot on the top of the ladder.
Dromana bowled out Old Peninsula for 182 runs on day one. On day two last Saturday they batted well and finished the job.
Sam Fowler was the star of the match. The skipper scored a brilliant century, and ended up carrying his bat.
Dromana reached their target in 60 overs with eight wickets left to spare.
Pines’ excellent start to the season continued last weekend when they secured victory over Sorrento.
Pines dominated on day one on their home deck, smashing 407 runs before declaring. Sorrento battled but wasn't able to get close to their target on day two.
Sharks skipper Dimitri Mascarenhas dug in to score an unbeaten 92 runs from 155 deliveries. His efforts weren’t enough to drag his side over the line - Sorrento finished up the day at 9/257.
Heatherhill defeated Langwarrin at Lloyd Park on Saturday. Red Hill rounded out the winner’s list with a victory over Baden Powell.
PENINSULA
AN incredible final wicket stand between Benjamin Hansen and Ned Matthew helped Moorooduc score a dramatic win over Seaford on Saturday.
Seaford scored 320 runs on day one, handing Moorooduc a tall target to chase down.
Moorooduc opener Benjamin Williams helped his side get started with an impressive knock of 60 from 68 deliveries. Raymond Curry came in at four and also made a big contribution, scoring 79 from 61.
Moorooduc’s hopes of victory looked dashed after they lost 5/14 to slump from 4/246 to 9/260. Their final two batters needed to dig in to save the game, but they proved up for the challenge.
Hansen scored 27 from 43, and Matthews scored 33 from 44. They managed to drag their side over the line for a famous one-wicket win with just 10 balls left to spare.
At Belvedere Reserve, a dramatic collapse cost Seaford Tigers the match
against Long Island.
On day one Long Island only managed to score 146 runs before being bowled out. They needed to bowl well on day two to save their chances of victory.
At 5/70 Seaford Tigers were in huge trouble, but still in with a chance. They lost their next four wickets for just one run, dooming them to defeat.
The Tigers were bowled out for 90.
Zac Wilson and Joshua Swainston each inflicted damage for Long Island. They posted figures of 3/14 and 3/16 respectively.
Rosebud comfortably defeated Mt Eliza to keep hold of the top ladder spot. Somerville picked up a good win over Mornington to close out the round.
DISTRICT
CARRUM managed to hold off a challenge from Crib Point on Saturday to claim an important win.
On day one Carrum was bowled out for 243 runs. Jake D’Atri and Cory Foster were their best batters, scoring 53 and 78 respectively.
Crib Point looked up for the fight on day two at Roy Dore Reserve last weekend. Spencer Wilton and Luke Herrington both contributed around 40 runs to the scoreboard. Jack Knight came in at number six and scored 60 from 94 deliveries.
Ducks for Blake Hogan-Keogh and Tyler Wilton put Crib Point in trouble. The tail end struggled, and Crib Point ended up all out for 216.
Liam Hulett took 4/48 to help get Carrum over the line.
Carrum Downs beat Balnarring in a scrappy match on Saturday. Balnarring was bowled out for just 119 runs, dooming them to defeat.
Flinders comfortably beat Baxter last weekend. They had little trouble defending their day one total of 391.
Boneo beat Main Ridge on day one of their match at Boneo Recreation Reserve. Main Ridge managed to avoid outright defeat on day two - they scored 3/193.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB’S unbeaten run this season is
intact after a comfortable win over Mt Martha on Saturday.
Tyabb put 301 runs on the scoreboard on day one. They defended that total without too much trouble on day two - the Yabbies bowled Mt Martha out for 121 runs.
Mt Martha made a decent start, getting out to 1/81. Opener Tom Dugan made a half-century.
After a good start, Mt Martha completely collapsed. They lost 6/12 to go from 1/84 to 7/96, and were eventually bowled out for 121.
Tootgarook chased down Ballam Park’s total of 152 without too much trouble to wrap up a win last weekend.
Tootgarook scored 7/249.
Delacombe Park bowled Rye out for 142 on Saturday to secure a 65-run win. Frankston YCW closed out the round with a win over Skye.
WOMEN’S DIV ONE
CRIB Point navigated tricky weather conditions to grab a win over Seaford Tigers last weekend.
Rain interrupted play across the peninsula on Sunday. Crib Point hosted
Seaford Tigers for a shortened 15-over match.
The Tigers batted first, and scored 87 runs from their 15 overs. Skipper Sally O’Meara top scored with an unbeaten 27.
The Magpies chased down their target in 12 overs to wrap up the victory. Rhiannon Hewitt starred with an unbeaten knock of 51. Rebecca Manby’s 23 not-out also helped Crib Point get over the line.
Tooradin’s undefeated run continued on Sunday when they hosted Carrum Downs.
Aimee Melford did the damage for Tooradin. She retired not out for 51 runs, helping her side reach a final total of 1/97 during a shortened 10-over innings.
Carrum Downs put in a good shift, but couldn’t topple the ladder leaders. They finished their 10 overs at 5/69. Rye picked up a dominant win over Delacombe Park on Sunday. Rye had no trouble defending their total of 115 - Delacombe Park finished their innings at 5/39.
Bowled him: Mt Eliza had a real dig at defending their low score from last week, but fell short. Picture: Paul Churcher
Mount Martha sets lofty target
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
CAN Derren Elliott and Mount Martha defy the critics and join the race for promotion from State 5 South next season?
The Mariners were granted State League status in late 2019 but have played just three full seasons since due to the impact of the pandemic.
And despite never finishing in the top half of the league new head coach Charlie Platt and new assistant Elliott have set an ambitious goal for 2025.
“Look it’s too early to say we’re going to do this or we’re going to do that but if everything comes together then I’m hoping that at the very least we will be very, very competitive,” Elliott said.
“To be fair, Charlie wants promotion.
“He’s not the sort of man that sets small targets.
“A lot will depend on who we bring down and with the club celebrating its 10th year next year and the new clubrooms set to open before the season starts it would be pretty special to get promoted next season.”
Two clubs have won promotion to State 4 in the past three seasons with just 13 wins – Mentone and Casey Panthers – while the Mariners’ best tally in that time is only nine wins.
And only one club has been promoted recently from State 5 without a playing budget – Jason Grieve’s Mentone in the 2023 season.
“When we got promoted we paid for a few players’ registrations and club fees but that was it,” Grieve said.
“No player has picked up money for playing for Mentone including the likes of Marcus Spivey, Adam Leander and Peter Varsamis who all played at a higher level.”
That’s heartening news for Platt and Elliott and it’s a model Mount Martha will try and emulate.
“We’ve got a couple of 18-year-olds, a couple of 20-year-olds and some ‘old heads’ now which you need,” Elliott said.
“’Steely’ (Adam Steele), ‘Bangers’ (Dan Bancroft) and Davey Jones have done well and a lot will depend now on who we get coming down this season.”
You can add Elliott to the list of “old heads” indeed he’s the oldest Mariner and likely the league’s elder statesman.
“Yes I am conscious of my age,” the 51-year-old goalkeeper said.
“I had a discussion with (former coach) Mark Larner a couple of sea-
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sons back that if someone good comes along would I be willing to step aside.
“Well if they’re good enough then they should have the opportunity to prove it but I’m not just going to hand it over.
“I’m not so sure everyone sees it like that,” he said with a laugh.
“I’m sure our technical director
(Serhat Ozenir) would like to get more youth through.”
Elliott doesn’t anticipate his role as senior assistant encroaching on his responsibilities as first choice keeper.
Platt approached him about the position just before the club’s presentation night last month.
“My first response was ‘does that mean you don’t want me playing in goal?’
“Look I think the reality will be that I’ll act as a sounding board for Charlie to bounce ideas off.
“He’s pretty much hands-on as a coach so I’ll still be able to focus on my game if I need to.”
Elliott and Platt have put an extensive network of player contacts to good use lately and the success of their endeavours will soon be known.
The Mariners’ pre-season starts at 7pm this Thursday at Civic Reserve and the following week there will be sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.
“Charlie and myself have put feelers out but we can’t name anyone right now because obviously a lot of them are at other local clubs.
“Plus it’s one thing to say on the phone that you’re coming down and
another to see them actually turn up so let’s wait and see.
“Getting one or two sorted is a big start though because we can say to other players that we’ve signed these guys.
“If you’ve got some quality footballers and the framework is all there then you can bring others in on the back of that.
“Charlie wants to play an attacking style of football and something that’s good to watch.
“He’s an affable lad. He’s got a good personality and he could probably talk a few lads into coming down and having a look.
“The facilities are a big attraction –the pitches are excellent – and being local lads there’s a minimal travelling
requirement.
“Obviously we can’t pay anybody so I guess its about getting people to play for the love of the game but giving them the incentive of winning something.”
When Elliott talks about the love of the game he speaks from experience. It has underpinned his remarkable playing career which started in his native St Albans in Hertfordshire.
He played for St Albans youth team and made a handful of reserves appearances but a highlight of his playing days in England was winning the County Cup with Queen’s Head FC.
He arrived in Melbourne in 2009 and joined Mornington where he has played at Bayside Premier League, Over-35s and Metro levels.
He still plays for Mornington’s Over-35s on Sundays but keeping the opposition at bay for the Mariners is his main priority.
Should Mount Martha fail to reach the heights firmly in their sights for next season there is another club in State 5 that Elliott thinks can win promotion.
“If it’s not going to be us going up then I think it will be Aspendale to be fair.
“They’ve got a really good set-up and they’re a good bunch of lads.
“From a selfish point of view I was glad they didn’t go up this year because we like playing against them to be honest.
“You can have a competitive game with them with no ‘aggro’.
“You can’t say that about some of the other clubs.”
Now about to embark on his fourth straight season at Civic Reserve Elliott is under no illusion about the enormity of the task facing his side next year.
“I think the league has improved marginally in standard but there’s always one team that seems to come down and spend heavily.
“That make it tough. Really tough.”
But Mentone proves that as tough as it is matching the cashed-up clubs it still can be done.
Elliott and his gaffer are banking on that.
Mighty Mariner: Veteran Mount Martha goalkeeper Derren Elliott will double as assistant senior coach next season.
Picture: Darryl Kennedy
