Frankston Times 21 February 2023

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Waterfront wonders

MUSIC acts, performances, fireworks, and carnival rides featured at last weekend’s Waterfront Festival in Frankston. See story page 2. Pictures: Supplied

Ten sites considered for Langwarrin kinder project

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

FRANKSTON Council assessed at least ten different sites before deciding that Long Street Reserve should house a new kindergarten.

In October last year, all nine Frankston councillors voted to nominate Long Street Reserve in Langwarrin as their preferred site for a new kindergarten. The vote was taken behind closed doors, and once the plans were publicly revealed the Langwarrin community began to protest.

A petition with 1751 signatures has been handed to council opposing the plans.

At their public council meeting this Monday*, Frankston councillors will consider releasing more confidential information related to the kinder plans. Council has now revealed that it investigated eight different sites for the new kinder between 2018 and 2019.

In 2019 council endorsed Lloyd Park North (Pindara Boulevard) as its preferred site for the new kinder. By the end of that year, council decided to abandon those plans in response to a

petition.

The other seven sites considered by council between 2018 and 2019 were the telecom tower site at Lloyd Park, the north-west corner of Lloyd Park Reserve, the Melbourne Water site at McClelland Drive, the studio park at McClelland Gallery, the quarry site north of McClelland Gallery, the men’s shed at Lloyd Park South, and Langwarrin Gateway.

In 2020, council discussed purchasing land from McClelland Gallery to build the new centre on. In 2022, the establishment of free kinder for three

and four-year-olds and the looming potential of escalating costs saw council consider other options.

Cruden Farm was also assessed as an option for the kinder. In October last year, council finally resolved to make Long Street Reserve the preferred site for the centre.

The new Langwarrin Child and Family Centre will house the existing Langwarrin Pre-School.

Deputy mayor Liam Hughes has told members of the Save Long Street Reserve Facebook group that he intends to move an alternate motion this week

to “cease further exploration, including engagement, of the Long Street Reserve as the site for the new Langwarrin Child and Family Centre”.

Two options are currently being considered for the kinder plans at Long Street Reserve. Community consultation has been extended until 26 March. To view the plans and make a submission visit engage.frankston.vic. gov.au/early-years-infrastructure/newkindergarten-langwarrin

*The vote to release more confidential information about the project will take place shortly after publication deadline.

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Waterfront Festival wraps up

A BIG crowd attended this weekend’s Frankston Waterfront Festival.

Iconic Australian band You Am I was the headline act on Saturday night. Thndo and Melbourne Ska Orchestra also performed across the weekend.

Food trucks, rides, and Lucha Libre professional wrestling also featured throughout the two-day event. The festival was capped off by a fireworks

display.

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that the festival had been a success, with a record turnout recorded. “This event has been running for 24 years. But this time around, we’re really stepping it up,” he said.

“That’s what Frankston is all about. There really is something for everyone in our beautiful city. It’s what makes us one of the most liveable

and loveable cities in Victoria, and it’s why more and more families are coming here. You can see it and feel it. New building projects and investments, some great hospitality venues, and a really vibrant arts and events scene, as we can see today.

“Thank you to you, our community. Thank you for coming, and helping to create another fabulous Frankston event.”

THE crowd takes in the sights at the Frankston Waterfront Festival. Pictures: Supplied

Gallery hosts Arts Centre sculptures

MCCLELLAND Gallery will temporarily host three sculptures from Arts Centre Melbourne’s public art collection.

The Langwarrin sculpture park will be the new home for Rhythms of Life, Family of Man I, and Family of Man II. The sculptures will be displayed at McClelland Gallery while the Arts Centre Melbourne precinct undergoes an upgrade, and are expected to be there for five years.

McClelland gallery director Lisa Byrne said the “magnificent” sculptures are “a perfect complement to our existing collection.”

“The works by Cole Sopov, a postwar immigre artist, will be exhibited alongside fellow post-war immigre artists including Inge King, Vincas Jomatas, and Teisutis Zikaras. McClelland Collection already includes several Andrew Rogers works and Rhythms of Life will be a terrific expansion of this oeuvre. The loans initiative will provide greater cultural opportunities for the community of the outer south-east of Melbourne,” she said.

Arts Centre Melbourne CEO Karen Quinlan said she hopes the arrangement will bring the artworks to new audiences. “Arts Centre Melbourne’s public art collection should be exactly that – public,” she said.

COLE Sopov’s Family of Man I.

Picture: Natalie Tuck

Mordi Fest coming up

BRITISH India will headline next month’s Mordi Fest event.

Mordi Fest will take place on Saturday 4 March and Sunday 5 March, with events beginning from 11am.

British India is joined on the lineup by Frente and 1927. British India will play on the stage by Mordialloc Pier from 9pm on Saturday.

Entry into the event is $2 each, or $5 for a family.

To see the full list of talent per-

forming at Mordi Fest visit kingston.vic.gov.au/community/events/ upcoming-events/mordi-fest

Frankston street art the gold standard

FRANKSTON street art tours have been recognised as the best in the country for the second year running.

Last week, Frankston’s street art tours won the gold award in its category at the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards. It also won the award the year prior.

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that Frankston is “growing into a desirable hub of arts and culture for people of all ages and interest.”

“Council has worked hard to make Frankston City a must-see arts destination. Wins such as this one as well as our bronze in the top tour-

ism town are the result of an innovative public arts and tourism plan,” he said.

Frankston street art walking tours run for 90 minutes, and cost $15 per person. Book at discoverfrankston. com/things-to-do/tours/frankston/ street-art-walking-tours

A BIG crowd at the 2020 Mordi Fest. Picture: Supplied

A STREET art tour underway in Frankston. Picture: Supplied

Path to further free study

STUDENTS at Chisholm TAFE in Frankston will soon be able to undertake more study for free.

The free TAFE pathways initiative is part of the state government’s free TAFE program. Students who have completed a free TAFE course will now have the opportunity to undertake a course in the same industry area without cost.

The free TAFE program covers industries including nursing, accounting, construction, dental, information technology, education, and early childhood.

Chisholm Institute Chief Executive Officer Stephen Varty said the new pathway program is a “game-changer”.

Police patrol

Car theft charges

SIX youths have been arrested and charged after an aggravated burglary in Mount Martha early last Friday (17 February) morning.

Police patrolling in Main Street, Mornington just before midnight came across a BMW stolen from Mount Martha that morning and attempted to intercept the vehicle before the driver allegedly sped off.

The police Air Wing tracked the BMW overhead as it reached alleged speeds of up to 220kph on Peninsula Link.

Units on the ground were guided to Kirkwood Avenue in Seaford where the vehicle had been abandoned.

All of the occupants allegedly fled the scene on foot, jumped fences and climbed onto the roof of nearby residences.

With the assistance of the Air Wing, all six male youths - one each from Doveton, Clyde, McCrae, Frankston North, Pakenham and Berwick - were arrested.

“We are really excited about the free TAFE pathways program. By choosing a pathway, students can benefit from increased flexibility when undertaking multiple courses and will be better skilled when transitioning into the workforce and gaining employment,” he said.

“The free TAFE pathways program highlights the important function of training providers like Chisholm in supporting industries with a shortage of skilled workers. With so many industries to choose from and no ATAR required, learning has never been more costeffective and accessible for students, and scholarships are available to support eligible students with the cost of materials.”

For more information visit chisholm.edu.au

They were later charged with a range of offences including theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, and bail offences and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.

The BMW was allegedly stolen during an aggravated burglary at Mount Martha between midnight and 4.40am on Friday, 17 February.

Thief wanted

A MAN is wanted for allegedly stealing items from a Glue clothing store in Frankston.

Police allege the man stole clothes from

the shop at around 4.40pm on 6 January. In a statement police described the offender as “ Caucasian, approximately 15-20 years old, wearing a blue zip up jacket, beige shorts, and a black cap.”

An image of a man (below) police wish to speak to about the theft has been released. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Each month the Frankston Times will run a Community Events page, where your school or organisation can promote upcoming events, fund raisers, social events, etc. at no charge.

This page is sponsored by Frankston Arts Centre, and listings are completely free.

Lisiting should be about 40 words and include event name, date, time & address.

Send your listing to: Community Events

PO Box 588, Hastings 3915 or email

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Online talk about recycling’s ‘yuck factor’

EIGHTY members of the public are being given the opportunity to talk with experts about the pros and cons of recycling wastewater to a drinkable standard.

Water: Recycle or pollute - a community decision, is the title of an online forum being organised by the Clean Ocean Foundation as part of its campaign to improve the quality of wastewater being processed and discharged into the ocean at Gunnamatta from Melbourne Water’s Eastern Treatment Plant at Bangholme.

“With population growth and predictions of more severe drought conditions into the future more likely, the use of water recycling policy is in a critical state of flux around Australia,” Clean Ocean president John Gemmel said.

“Community concern and the yuck factor related to the use of recycled water is often cited as a key hurdle to its use,” he said.

“Rarely is the potential benefit of recycled water to reduce aquatic pollution even mentioned.”

Gemmel said the online forum would enable 80 members of the public listen to and ask questions of experts in areas related to purified recycled water (PRW).

“Conducted by Mosaic Labs, experts in deliberative engagement, the foundation hopes this forum will provide a fresh perspective on water recycling and the opportunities for community participation in decisions relating to it.”

To join the forum, register at: cleanocean.org/ forum-recycle-or-pollute.html

‘Issues that impact’

VOLUNTEER group Peninsula Voice wants to find out “the issues impacting our community that keep you awake at night”.

The volunteer community group says it is committed to creating public conversations “and learning about common issues challenging us and impacting our health and wellbeing”.

“Homelessness and housing affordability have been an important focus lately, and we’ve previously looked at domestic violence, gambling

harm, young people and mental health, refugees, neighbouring, loneliness and illicit drug addiction,” spokesperson Meredith Cameron said.

“As we plan the final event on homelessness in May, we’re looking forward to future issues we can support.”

Members of the public are being urged to help Peninsula Voice discover the issues of concern by completing a survey at: surveymonkey. com/r/3TNRRBS

The survey asks respondents to list the top five issues or topics impacting the Mornington Peninsula.

The information must be supplied by 26 March with the results being published on the group’s website, peninsulavoice.com.au

Members of the public can also subscribe to newsletters or follow Peninsula Voice on social media.

Home helps people with disabilities

THREE people living with disabilities have received help to move out of hospital and aged care, and into a new specially designed home in Frankston.

39-year-old Alicia, 38-year-old Nick, and 60-year-old Craig will live in the Specialist Disability Accommodation property. Alicia and Craig are stroke survivors, and Nick has Huntington’s disease.

Craig will be moving back onto the same street he once lived in. He has been in hospital for more than a year. He said “it’s a nice house and I’m appreciative. The house will give me a lot of independence. I want to go and visit friends if they still live around here.”

Nick said he was “really happy” to have moved into the house.

The trio will receive NDIS funding to contribute to rent payments. Disability support provider CareChoice is helping them move in. CareChoice spokesperson Janine MacDonald said “this new model of living in a specialist disability accommodation house with supported independent living support is life changing.”

“We know there is low awareness of this model so we want to highlight its success to people with disability and their loved ones/guardians. It’s important to understand all the new possibilities that this new model includes – especially if the person with a disability is stuck in hospital, facing life in an aged care centre, or residing in a group home,” she said.

“Living in SDA is very different from traditional group homes where numerous individuals are living under the one roof. We’re helping people with

a disability to exit aged care centres, hospital settings and group homes, and transition into suitable accommodation and support. We’re supporting people with disability to live as they want to live and enjoy all the things they should have access to such as pets, a garden, outings, and celebrations in their own home.”

Features inside SDA homes include wheelchair accessible doorways, assistive technology, overnight accommodation for a support worker, and structural allowances for ceiling hoists.

STROKE survivor Craig with CareChoice workers in his new home. Picture: Supplied

Club to club swim race a ‘great event’

MORE than 300 swimmers competed in the annual Club2Club swim between Edithvale and Aspendale this month.

The 1.8 kilometer race starts at Edithvale Life Saving Club, and ends at Aspendale Life Saving Club. Age categories ranged from 7-12 up to 70+.

The race took place on the morning of Saturday, 11 February. Aspendale Life Saving Club president Chad Henry said “last Saturday saw the weather shining and the bay at its finest for the annual Club2Club Swim Classic.”

“This year saw the biggest event ever with a sold out result of 300 swimmers enjoying this great event,” he said. “The word from the swimmers was that it was such a great morning in perfect conditions, and they loved the free sausages at the finish line. Aspendale LSC’s new facility was the perfect finishing location for this great swim.

“With a challenging swim against the current, we still saw some brilliant results.”

Lucas Tucker and Erin Wilson were the fastest finishers in the male and female categories.

Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson handed out awards to the winners. He said “it was absolutely wonderful to see a record 300 swimmers at this year’s Club2Club, supporting the Edithvale and Aspendale Lifesaving Clubs. Thank you to our community for supporting the incredible volunteers that keep us safe around the water. The dedication and care our lifesavers and volunteers provide our local community is immense, and it was a privilege to support them at another wonderful Club2Club event.”

“I was also very excited to see our volunteers and community using the brand new Aspendale Lifesaving Club facilities, and see how to building is supporting our volunteers in their important work,” he said.

Brodie Cowburn

SWIMMERS enter the water at Edithvale Beach. Picture: Supplied

Communities unite over rising crime rate

MORNINGTON Peninsula residents fed up with crime are behind a push for “community” policing in the fight back against a recent spate of thefts, home invasions and aggravated burglaries.

At a community meeting in Hastings on Wednesday 8 February, victims of crime, police, political representatives, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and local businesses met to discuss community concerns and ways people could share information and work together to combat rising crime, much of which is youth related.

The high number of thefts, home invasions and burglaries in recent months has alarmed peninsula communities, and led to calls for better coordination of all community resources.

Crime Statistics Agency figures reveal that victim reports in the Monirngton Peninsula municipality rose by 6 per cent in the year ending September 2022, compared to the year prior.

One of the organisers of the meeting, Western Port Neighbourhood Watch founder Peter De Wever, said communities were an integral part in reducing crime, and needed to work “together”.

“A few of us got together because of local crime, especially over the school holidays, and thought if we could get communities working as one we had a chance at combatting the problem,” he said.

“There are plenty of preventative programs out there, but the problem is that one group may not know what the

other groups are doing, and we need to work together.

“We have great services like the neighbourhood house, youth groups and the blue light disco, but we all need to foster respect between the community and kids – stop the negativity and build on that sense of community.”

De Wever said the meeting was important to give authorities and community services an understanding of what the community concerns were – from tagging and graffiti to burglary and car theft - and to address those issues before residents “get the pitchforks out”.

“People are worried, and we need to put this fire out,” he said. “Neighbourhood watch isn’t about being nosey, it’s about community.”

Residents on the other side of the peninsula are also agitating for better use of community eyes and ears.

Mount Eliza resident Michael Hamilton says it’s time to revive a Mount Eliza Frankston South Neighbourhood Watch group that started two years ago but fizzled out mainly due to lack of volunteers.

“I think with what’s been going on around here it’s time to have another go at Neighbourhood Watch, I think people really want to be involved now to keep communities safe,” he said.

“The problem is these things need volunteers and commitment to drive them, and with people being so time poor, that’s an ongoing battle.”

Hamilton said he had noticed more and more social media posts mention-

ing vigilante-style patrols.

“People are frustrated, but that’s not the way to go about it,” he said.

The Mount Eliza and Frankston South Neighbourhood Watch site is an online portal where people can report local concerns or crimes and find information on safety-related matters.

Hamilton said he had noticed a growing need in the community for “awareness” of what’s going on and the sharing for information, with a proliferation of social media sites reporting crime.

“Given what’s been happening around the peninsula, I think we will see an uptake in Neighbourhood Watch groups and a community approach to reducing crime.”

Liz Bell

Drop in and learn about your bigger, better Frankston Hospital

Construction of the Frankston Hospital redevelopment is well underway and we’re inviting the local community to learn more about this exciting project. Come and meet the team at a community information session to see the designs and find out more about what the redeveloped hospital will deliver for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Functions by the Bay –Frankston Football Club, Corner Plowman Place & Young Street, Frankston Wednesday 1 March 2023 , 5-7pm; Saturday 4 March 2023, 10am-1pm

For more information, visit vhba.vic.gov.au/frankston-hospital-events or scan the QR code.

Police called over sick foal

THE RSPCA is investigating reports of a sick foal seen on a Mount Eliza property that has allegedly been linked to other reports of suspected animal neglect.

The animal welfare organisation confirmed last week that investigators were looking into complaints that a new-born foal was seen by passers-by in a paddock on Monday 6 February, unable to stand or feed, and without human intervention for several hours.

A nearby resident who phoned the RSPCA told The Times that about 5pm she and other passers-by noticed a downed foal in a paddock near Emil Madsen Reserve, with its mother standing nearby.

The woman said she was concerned, as the foal was not able to lift its head, and it was a hot day and flies were all over its face and body.

She then called Mornington police, who attended as there was now a crowd gathering, before the foal’s apparent owner attended around two or three hours later and removed the dying foal.

“There are a lot of horses on this property that don’t look in great health, and I have reported to the RSPCA before,” she said.

Landlords stay put

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

Council’s call for Airbnb owners to open up properties for long-term rental has largely fallen on deaf ears, with few owners taking their properties off the holiday rental market.

In a desperate attempt to resolve the shire’s rental shortages, the shire sent emails and letters to property owners over summer to encourage them to switch from offering short-term holiday leases to longer-term leases.

THE book Naming Mornington Streets … the people and their stories is a treasure trove of interesting social and family history.

History behind street names

TWO family history sleuths have uncovered a treasure trove of information about Mornington’s early beginnings and the people behind the street names and condensed the information into a book Naming Mornington Streets: the people and their stories.

Authors Lynne Emblin and Leonie Marshall are members of the Mornington Peninsula Family History Society and are experts at connecting the dots in family and social history.

Emblin said the opportunity to dig into and document the history of some of the people recognised for their contributions to the area was one she and Marshall grabbed with enthusiasm and excitement.

“It’s quite amazing the information that we discovered about Mornington’s early settlers and the people and families who are immortalised in the area’s streets,” she said.

“Some of the information is the history of Mornington, but some of the information covers their connection to the wider world.”

The book covers around 40 names in more than 100 pages of information, but Emblin said there were lots of “rabbit holes” that the pair ended up in after years of research.

“It’s taken since about 2014 to gather all the information, but there was some hiccups like COVID … we also had to spent a lot of time study-

ing maps and a lot of time on Skype and at the library.

“It really is interesting to uncover the background of many of the people who came here for a better life, immigrants and even Australians moving to the peninsula, and how behaviour and decisions were made based on where people lived.”

The book covers all street, road and lane names within the area bounded by Nepean Highway, Beleura Hill Road, Main Street and the Esplanade.

It was launched on Saturday 18 February at St Marks Uniting Church, in Barkly Street, Mornington. For more information or to obtain a copy email info@mpfhs.org

Liz Bell

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said it was hard for the council to know exactly how many people responded to the appeal to holiday home owners, as they were asked to contact real estate agents directly.

“However, we fielded about 10 inquiries from people interested in listing their place and connected them with either an agent or local support service,” he said.

There are about 4000 people on the public housing waiting list and around 1000 sleeping rough, according to the council, but close to 5000 vacant private properties on the peninsula available only for short stays (as of 17 February, 2023, Inside Airbnb).

Real estate agents say renters are inquiring daily about vacancies.

Stockdale & Leggo Dromana/Rosebud rental manager Danielle Bickerdike said the end of summer holidays saw a small number of homes being put back onto the longer-term rental market until next summer, but no more than happens every year at the end of the season.

So far the state government has been slow to act on the impact of short stay accommodation on the housing crisis, spruiking instead its Big Build program, which will see around 24 new houses being built on the peninsula.

Liz Bell

Equipment blamed for fire on hydrogen ship

Keith Platt keith@baysidenews.com.au

THE wrong solenoid valve and lack of equipment to detect operating faults have been blamed for flames emerging onto the deck of the liquified hydrogen tanker Suiso Frontier while docked at Hastings.

The flames did not lead to an explosion or fire, but the event is identified as being a serious incident, in a report released by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) more than one year later.

The 116 metre long Suiso Frontier was on its maiden voyage when it arrived at the Port of Hastings on 20 January 2022 already partly loaded with liquified hydrogen.

The voyage was being made to test the ship’s cargo and monitoring systems, which included loading liquid hydrogen produced from brown coal in the Latrobe Valley.

Environment groups say the use of “dirty brown coal in hydrogen production must be scrapped, due to threats from marine pests, dredging and environmentally, economically unsound carbon sequestration, or CCS” (“Cheers and jeers greet hydrogen ship” The Times 1/5/22).

Burning off “boil-off gas” is standard procedure and had been conducted without incident during the voyage from Kobe in Japan to Western Port.

However, when a boil-off was made while the Suiso Frontier was at Hastings, a one metre high yellow flame was spotted coming from a

gas combustion unit vent by a sailor conducting a routine safety check of the deck.

The ATSB report stated that as the flame rose up from the vent, it probably reacted with sodium chloride - salt from the environment at sea - ingrained on the inner flue surfaces resulting in the yellow flame.

The report released by ATSB earlier this month, said it made a “limitedscope investigation” into the incident to “allow for greater industry awareness of findings that affect safety and potential learning opportunities”. The ATSB originally said it expected its report to be completed sometime after June 2022.

Its findings confirm that the solenoid was incompatible with the ship’s electricity supply and had burnt out.

The failure of the solenoid caused

a damper to close, cutting off the gas combustion unit’s air supply for combustion, cooling and dilution.

The report noted that hydrogen gas “has a wide flammability range of between 4-75% concentration in air” and was easily ignited, by flames, sparks, static electricity and hot surfaces.

“While pure hydrogen burns with a barely visible flame, it reacts with impurities such as dust or sodium resulting in a yellow flame.” It stated that the Suiso Frontier had “robust fire prevention controls” to eliminate potential ignition sources on its decks.

“The ship was also fitted with gas detectors throughout, and the crew carried portable gas detectors and wore anti-electrostatic boiler suits and boots on deck.”

A subsequent investigation by the gas unit’s German manufacturer had

THE Suiso Frontier’s arrival in Western Port in January 2022 was greetd with jeers by environent groups and cheers from its backers. Within hours a “serious incident” fanned fears of the safe transportation of liquified hydrogen.

Picture: Gary Sissons

found that “specifications it had issued for the vent damper actuator solenoid valves were incorrect”, resulting in the current required by the solenoid valves being incompatible with the 230volt alternating current (AC) supply from the [unit’s] control system”.

Due to limited space aboard the Suiso Frontier, its gas units were fitted with two fans rather than the four “commonly fitted” on liquified natural gas tankers.

The mismatched power specifications between solenoid valves and the control system had led to the valve being subjected to “damaging vibrations and high temperatures”.

“After a relatively short 400-hour service life, one of the solenoids eventually failed at the time of the incident, most probably due to overheating and material fatigue, leading to a

short circuit or functional fault,” the ATSB report stated.

In October 2022 the gas unit’s manufacturer told the ATSB that it had now installed limit switches to the gas combustion unit’s air fan discharge dampers “as agreed with the Suiso Frontier’s manager, Shell International Trading and Shipping Company”.

“The limit switches are designed to monitor the position of the dampers and the system’s control logic has been programmed to automatically stop the [gas unit] if an ‘open’ signal from the dampers is not detected. The modifications were confirmed to be functioning as designed and approved by the ship’s classification society.”

Julia Stockigt, of Save Westernport, said the group had “always been concerned about the hydrogen liquification plant” at Hastings.

“Since Planning Minister Richard Wynne called the project ‘an essential project for Victoria’ in 2019, it has enabled the facility to avoid the scrutiny of an environment effects statement to assess its safety and other impacts,” Stockigt said (“Fire aboard hydrogen ship” The Times 4/4/22).

“It’s worth noting that the experimental hydrogen facility hosted by BlueScope is one of a number of major hazard facilities in the vicinity of Long Island Point … and this area in Bayview Road is within close range of the residential areas of Hastings.

“It also concerns us that the safety breach onboard Suiso Frontier appears not to have been reported to the public at the time.”

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

MONDAY AUSTRALIAN STORY

ABC TV, 8pm

After a well-earned break since stepping down as the long-time host of 7.30, Leigh Sales (left) returns to our screens to anchor a new season of Australian Story, which is back to tell more fascinating stories. Tonight, inventor Saul Griffiths shares his vision for renewable future energy in Australia. Also this year, the series goes behind the scenes with Claudia Karvan (Bump, Love My Way) and takes a deep dive into the incredible story of shark advocate Valerie Taylor.

FRIDAY I,

ROBOT

7MATE, 7.30pm

Will Smith (right) plays robot-hating cop Del Spooner in this thriller set in 2035, directed by Australian Alex Proyas (Dark City). When the inventor (James Cromwell) of the robots that dominate the city is found dead, Spooner is put on the case. He believes machines might be to blame and calls on robotics whiz Bridget Moynahan to help him find out. Smith is at his wisecracking best and the flashy effects round off a thriller with more brains than you might expect.

Thursday, February 23

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Part 4 of 4.

9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Rome. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. 10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Extinction With David Attenborough. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30

The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Amalfi Coast, Capri, Rome. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Extremism. (PG) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 4 of 5.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Mal, R)

11.35 The Eagle. (Malv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

FRIDAY

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

ABC TV PLUS, 8.30pm

Sebastian Lelio (Disobedience) crafted one of the most dizzyingly affecting films of recent years with this electrifying rumination on love, death, grief and discrimination. Daniela Vega (above) is the breakout star as Marina, a trans woman working as a waitress and nightclub singer in Santiago. After celebrating her birthday at the club with her live-in lover Orlando, who is twice her age, he suddenly falls ill and dies in traumatic circumstances. This tragedy shatters Marina’s existence; faced with her partner’s disapproving family and tangled in grief, her involvement in the death is also questioned by the hostile police. It’s a dream-like masterpiece.

SUNDAY DEATH IN PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

The stakes are higher than ever in tonight’s head-scratching episode of this Caribbeanset crime drama. For his latest case, police detective Neville Parker (Ralf Little, below) is tasked with investigating the curious death of a high-profile social media influencer (Akshay Kumar), who appears to have been fatally stabbed mid-air while skydiving with a group of colleagues. When the victim is found dead, caught up in a tree with a knife sticking out of his back, Parker gets busy working out who would want him dead. Turns out, the list is rather long, but Parker never fails to methodically narrow down his list of suspects to ensure justice is served.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Alf and John clash.

8.30 The Roast Of Paul Hogan. (PGdls, R) Shane Jacobson is joined by Shaun Micallef, Delvene Delaney, Steve Vizard and more to roast Paul Hogan.

10.15 The Latest: Seven News.

10.45 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Babes In The Wood Murder. (Mav, R) A look at child killer Russell Bishop.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 RBT. (Ml) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) A flight paramedic comes to the aid of an injured driver whose car has crashed down a ravine.

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Malv, R) Presented by Melissa Doyle.

10.35 Nine News Late.

11.05 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 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)

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 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Pride Gala. Presented by Rhys Nicholson.

Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R)

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Ralph Little stars in Death In Paradise.

Friday, February 24

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, with comprehensive analysis and reporting.

7.30 Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert. (M) Coverage of the Opening Concert of WorldPride 2023 from the Domain, Sydney.

10.00 Kylie Minogue Golden: Live In Concert. (R) Footage from various UK venues over the course of Kylie Minogue’s Golden concert tour in 2018.

12.00 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 3.

12.45 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Assassins Of The Deep. (Premiere)

8.30 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+) Documents the destruction of Mariupol.

10.05 Video Killed The Radio Star. (Mlns, R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.45 Das Boot. (MA15+v, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, February 25

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Charles prepares for his first second outing. Dianne is anxious to meet her date.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories and events as they unfold, including comprehensive analysis and reporting from around Australia and the world.

7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Malns) Coverage of the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade, featuring 12,500 marchers and 200+ floats travelling along Oxford Street on a revamped route from Hyde Park to Moore Park.

10.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music videos from LGBTQIA+ artists and allies in a WorldPride Party special.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Highlands. (PG) Narrated by Robert Lindsay.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: An Emotional Journey. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.30 Inside Windsor Castle: Happy Families. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 11.15 UFOs. (Return, PGa)

3.15 The Back Side Of Television. (MA15+lnv, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Charlie Albone go on a food tour of Vancouver.

8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Golden Circle. (2017, MA15+sv, R) After the Kingsmen are attacked by a mysterious enemy, Eggsy and Merlin are the organisation’s sole survivors and must join forces with their US counterpart, the Statesman, to defeat the villain. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.15 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm)

Two cats are reunited with their families.

8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R)

A 70-year-old retired widower is hired as a senior intern for an online fashion startup. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo.

11.00 MOVIE: Danny Collins. (2015, Madln, R) Al Pacino.

1.00 Postcards. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judy Dench, Eugene Levy and Pink!

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows New Zealand border officials.

7.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+v, R) After returning to the criminal underworld, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Keanu Reeves, Ruby Rose, Ian McShane.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 Tiger King: What Really Went Down? (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

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6am WorldWatch.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal) Laura Byrne and Matty J call in the team.

8.30 MOVIE: Grease. (1978, PGa, R)

After a naive girl and a teenage rebel have a summer romance, they are reunited at a California high school.

John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John.

10.45 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R)

Olivia Newton-John.

12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M, R) 1.35 The Pet Rescuers. (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)

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs.

2pm Motor Racing. SpeedSeries. TCR Australia Series, TransAm Series and the S5000 Australian Drivers Championship. 5.00 MOVIE: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964, PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 1. Queensland Reds v Hurricanes. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+)

11.45 Late Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE:

6am Children’s Programs.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Whippet rescues two men at the same time.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates an arson attack.

8.30 FBI: International. (Madv)

Special agent Andre Raines goes rogue when his sister gets abducted in Kosovo, putting his job and his life on the line to find her. Kellett and Forrester face further scrutiny from inside the Bureau.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) A skydiver is murdered mid-air.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 2 of 4. The badly beaten body of a homeless veteran is found on the streets of central Newcastle.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal) Part 2 of 3.

10.50 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras. (Malns, R) Coverage of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Egypt By Train: Luxor. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Tutankhamen. (PG)

Dr Janina Ramirez heads to Egypt to uncover the real story of how Tutankhamun’s tomb was found.

9.40 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) Explores the construction of the Acropolis.

10.40 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Germany. (Mahv, R)

11.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

1.30

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 George Michael Vs Elton John. Takes a look at the careers of two of the world’s most beloved pop singers, George Michael and Elton John.

10.00 Maternal. (Final, Mals) The women have to make some big decisions.

11.00 Born To Kill? Douglas Clark And Carol Bundy “ Sunset Strip Killers”. (MA15+av)

12.00 MOVIE: Step. (2017, PGal, R) Gari McIntyre.

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 Married At First Sight. (PGals)

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

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

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Derek Percy – The Face Of Evil. (Mal, R) A look at child-killer Derek Percy.

11.20 The First 48. (Mal)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

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

7.30

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. The OG Villains are on a high with the return of a much-loved ally. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) Pike is ambushed while working undercover with a Japanese crime family.

6am

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.55

Feeding The Scrum. 3.25 Football. NTFL. Womens

Under-18s. 4.40 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Womens. NT Yappas v Jummalungs.

6.05 Stories From The Land. (Premiere) 6.30 News.

6.40 Wild Mexico. 7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School.

8.40 MOVIE: Zappa. (2020, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

4.10 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Twist. (2021, M) 10.10 Vice. (2018, MA15+) 12.35am Mr Pip. (2012, M) 2.45 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 4.25 The Movie Show. 4.55 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue)

Monday, February 27

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Planet Reef: Resurrecting The Reef. (PG) Part 2 of 3.

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 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 Vera. (Ma, R) 1.10 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

8.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness: The Monster Lives On? (PG) Part 3 of 3.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: Behind The Girls Next Door. (MA15+) Former girlfriends discuss their experiences.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Infiniti. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.55 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

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

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Ma, R) Presented by Shane Jacobson.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Malsv, R)

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

1.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) It’s meet the parents week.

9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mams)

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 1.00 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) 4.30

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Two teams, including Ross Noble, Dr Chris Brown, Alex Lee and Bev Killick, go head-to-head.

The Montreal Comedy Festival: Pride Gala. (R)

by Rhys Nicholson.

FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R)

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? UK: Joe Lycett.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

11.05 Antidisturbios. (MA15+s)

12.10 Manayek. (Mals, R) 1.55 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+av, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Wednesday, March 1

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

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

9.05 QI. (Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

9.35 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.

10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

11.05 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business.

(R) 11.35 Frayed. (Mls, R) 12.25 MOVIE: In My

Blood It Runs. (2019, Ma, R) Dujuan Turner, Carol Turner, Megan Turner. 1.45 Rage.

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

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wildlife ER: Spoonbill Soft Shoe Shuffle. (PG)

8.30 Military Strongholds: Megastructures Of Genius. (PG) Explores the construction of fortresses.

9.30 Bloodlands. (M) Tom is forced to suppress his rage.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (Mal)

12.00 Witch Hunt. (Madl, R) 3.30 Face To Face. (Ma) 4.25 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. (PGs)

7.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (Premiere, PG) Sketch comedy series.

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Lea and Shaun get a quick lesson in parenting when they rush to aid an injured dog.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mhv) Ben leaps into a priest who has been called to assist a family in crisis on Halloween night.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA: A Murder In The Family. (Premiere, Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Demolition. (2015, Madls, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Meet the parents week continues.

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

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

10.30 Botched. (MA15+almn, R)

11.20 La Brea. (Mv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 It’s All Greek To Me. (PGl, 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 Australian Survivor. A powerful force has taken over the game and questions are raised over the nature of old enemies. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 NCIS. (Mv) Parker discovers that he is the victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of an ensign.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Pike is ambushed while working undercover.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls) Grandad’s brother decides to visit.

9.00 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.

10.00 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)

1.00 Filthy Rich. (Mas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) It is time for the dinner party.

9.00 Under Investigation: Ghost Ship. (Ma) Presented by Liz Hayes.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 See No Evil. (Mav)

11.20 Ordinary Joe. (Mav)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Living On The Coast. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+av)

identity politics play out in court after the SVU arrests a violent suspect who killed a detective’s teenaged child.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mav) Vince’s judgment is compromised when a harrowing rescue of two siblings triggers emotional memories.

Bull. (Ma, R)

The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30

OAKWOOD School

e believe that all students should be able to thrive in mainstream school however we know that for a small percentage of students, this is not always possible. Oakwood School provides opportunities for young people, of secondary school age who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person’s needs.

WMEET THE PRINCIPAL

students demonstrate to us that through their success with learning that they feel empowered to pursue a future, that prior to attending Oakwood School, they were unable to even dream about.

I am justifiably proud of the role Oakwood School plays in re-engaging students with education and learning, and the success our students enjoy when they leave us to a positive pathway.

MOUNT ELIZA Secondary College

Oakwood School provides a safe and supportive learning environment that enables young people to reconnect with teachers and learning as embodied in Oakwood’s intent of “Learning, Respect and Empowerment”.

The program is centered around a developmentally responsive personalised learning and pathway plan with a focus on the development of literacy, numeracy, social development, pursuing students’ interests, and studies of Art and Physical Education.

Oakwood School has campuses in Caulfield Park, Noble Park, and Frankston and satellite schools at community venues in Chelsea, Hastings, Rosebud, Pakenham, and Mornington.

As a school, our focus is on student learning and our students continually tell us how much they have learned at Oakwood School. Further to this, our

Frankston Campus: 9 Ross Smith Avenue, Frankston VIC 3199 Phone: 03 9703 7400 | www.oakwoodschool.vic.edu.au

OAKWOOD School

ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC Primary School

WSt John’s Catholic Primary School has been nurturing young lives in the Frankston area since 1967. The Frankston region has grown and changed over time and through the motto ‘Love is life’ so has St John’s. Today we have a thriving and contemporary approach to education designed to meet the needs of all the students in our care.

e believe that all students should be able to thrive in mainstream school however we know that for a small percentage of students, this is not always possible. Oakwood School provides opportunities for young people, of secondary school age who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person’s needs.

and enables students to be recognised for their learning capabilities and appropriately challenged.

students demonstrate to us that through their success with learning that they feel empowered to pursue a future, that prior to attending Oakwood School, they were unable to even dream about.

St John’s is committed to not only providing contemporary flexible learning spaces for students to learn in but also to ensure staff are well trained in utilising the spaces to their best advantage. These spaces are recognised as physical, social and virtual spaces that enable and promote learning and the learning capacity of all those involved in them.

I am justifiably proud of the role Oakwood School plays in re-engaging students with education and learning, and the success our students enjoy when they leave us to a positive pathway.

t is a real privilege to be the Principal of Frankston High School, leading a large multi-campus school with a dynamic Leadership Team, dedicated staff, and fantastic students who engage in their learning, and the huge number of opportunities for student success that are offered including our acclaimed Sports, Music, Drama and the Arts, Languages and Student Leadership programs.

AIt Mount Eliza Secondary College we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that strives to meet the needs of individual students, so that they can be their best. As a school community in a mid-sized college, we believe that students, families, teachers and education support staff work together to educate for excellence and prepare our young people for life.

Being an International Baccalaureate World School, we focus on building globally minded students that are

• Risk Takers

• Balanced

• Caring

• Principled

• Thinkers

• Communicators

• Open-Minded

• Reflective

Over the past two years we have developed a new Leadership structure which has included the appointment of outstanding educational leaders to lead further school improvement. This includes the Principal Team pictured below. We are excited and looking forward to this year with a continued focus on best practice by our teachers and students, and further support and challenge of them in their growth and development.

• Inquiring

We are a school of high performance where our exemplary learning culture is reflected in our school motto, Optima Semper: Best Always. Our learning results are exceptionally high; graduates leave well equipped for the next stage of their lives with outstanding VCE results. We also have real focus on the health and wellbeing of our students and staff.

We have some outstanding facilities and purpose-built learning spaces across both campuses including our STEM Centre, Music Centre, Sports Stadium with a full gymnasium, Swimming Pool,

Year 7-9 students are exposed to a concept-based curriculum, allowing them to be curious as they inquire into the world of Literature, Mathematics, Science, Individuals and Societies, the Arts, Design, Language Acquisitions and Health and PE. As a college we co-construct pathways with students, with the aim of retaining them in education throughout their senior years here at MESC. Students are well prepared for the Victorian Certificate of Education, including Vocational Major and Vocational Education and Training. We actively support our students to

new outdoor basketball courts on both campuses, and a recently completed state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre. We are looking forward to the completion of works later this year as part of the $15.129 million commitment from the State Government to further modernise some of our learning spaces.

be successful in work, traineeships, apprenticeships and University.

I thank you for considering our wonderful college to be the place your child will experience an excellent secondary education. I highly encourage you to attend one of our tours to see the calm, orderly environment and engaging learning that occurs at this college day to day.

We are very proud to be part of the community of Frankston and enjoy working in close partnership with our wonderful parents and families.

We welcome you to come and see for yourself our wonderful learning community and look forward to meeting you on a school tour soon.

Danni Vaughan - Principal

204 Canadian Bay Rd, Mount Eliza VIC 3930 Phone: 03 9787 6288 | www.mesc.vic.edu.au

MOUNT ELIZA Secondary College

navigate an uncertain but highly digitised future. We challenge them to explore and consider the deeper questions and big ideas so they can interpret and make meaning of their life, the world and of their social context. In this way, they can interact at a human level with the world, because, if we fail to teach our kids how to continue to make positive connections in their lives, we lose some of our own humanity.

At Mount Eliza Secondary College we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that strives to meet the needs of individual students, so that they can be their best. As a school community in a mid-sized college, we believe that students, families, teachers and education support staff work together to educate for excellence and prepare our young people for life.

be successful in work, traineeships, apprenticeships and University.

I thank you for considering our wonderful college to be the place your child will experience an excellent secondary education. I highly encourage you to attend one of our tours to see the calm, orderly environment and engaging learning that occurs at this college day to day.

Oakwood School provides a safe and supportive learning environment that enables young people to reconnect with teachers and learning as embodied in Oakwood’s intent of “Learning, Respect and Empowerment”.

Being an International Baccalaureate World School, we focus on building globally minded students that are

Situated in idyllic settings in the heart of Frankston East, the school offers a wide variety of opportunities to engage with learning and with life for all the community it cares for.

The program is centered around a developmentally responsive personalised learning and pathway plan with a focus on the development of literacy, numeracy, social development, pursuing students’ interests, and studies of Art and Physical Education.

From a rich sports and PE program to the Coding and Robotics program, Sacramental programs and student development and wellbeing initiatives. St John’s is committed to providing opportunities for all students to achieve their full potential.

Oakwood School has campuses in Caulfield Park, Noble Park, and Frankston and satellite schools at community venues in Chelsea, Hastings, Rosebud, Pakenham, and Mornington.

We strive to open up pathways of learning for all our students and work very closely with our Catholic counterparts and with John Paul College. This ensures learning achievements are carried over into secondary school life

As a school, our focus is on student learning and our students continually tell us how much they have learned at Oakwood School. Further to this, our

Our staff use appropriate strategies and learning approaches to maximise student potential. Coupled with thinking strategies based on Growth Mindsets and Resilience this creates a powerful learning combination and enables students to not only participate in their learning but to understand how they learn and apply appropriate strategies for their own learning capacity.

Learning, amidst all the distractions of our time, can be a difficult thing for many students. We aim to provide students with the tools they will need to

Paul Newson - Principal

• Risk Takers

• Balanced

• Caring

• Principled

• Thinkers

At St John’s, we believe that if you want a child to grow up and understand the human person and how ‘Love is Life’ is so important, you can’t tell them how they should do it, you have to teach them to yearn to live a

• Communicators

• Open-Minded

• Reflective

• Inquiring

We welcome you to make a booking and come and see what we do for yourself and consider what we might be able to do for

Year 7-9 students are exposed to a concept-based curriculum, allowing them to be curious as they inquire into the world of Literature, Mathematics, Science, Individuals and Societies, the Arts, Design, Language Acquisitions and Health and PE.

As a college we co-construct pathways with students, with the aim of retaining them in education throughout their senior years here at MESC. Students are well prepared for the Victorian Certificate of Education, including Vocational Major and Vocational Education and Training. We actively support our students to

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Danni Vaughan - Principal

Principal Team L - R: Tiffany Greenhill, Leah Hannas, Sue Simadri, Carolyn Florance, John Simon.

Paul Newson - Principal

OAKWOOD School

We believe that all students should be able to thrive in mainstream school however we know that for a small percentage of students, this is not always possible. Oakwood School provides opportunities for young people, of secondary school age who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person’s needs.

Oakwood School provides a safe and supportive learning environment that enables young people to reconnect with teachers and learning as embodied in Oakwood’s intent of “Learning, Respect and Empowerment”.

The program is centered around a developmentally responsive personalised learning and pathway plan with a focus on the development of literacy, numeracy, social development, pursuing students’ interests, and studies of Art and Physical Education.

Oakwood School has campuses in Caulfield Park, Noble Park, and Frankston and satellite schools at community venues in Chelsea, Hastings, Rosebud, Pakenham, and Mornington.

As a school, our focus is on student learning and our students continually

tell us how much they have learned at Oakwood School. Further to this, our students demonstrate to us that through their success with learning that they feel empowered to pursue a future, that prior to attending Oakwood School, they were unable to even dream about.

I am justifiably proud of the role Oakwood School plays in re-engaging students with education and learning, and the success our students enjoy when they leave us to a positive pathway.

FRANKSTON High School

It is a real privilege to be the Principal of Frankston High School, leading a large multi-campus school with a dynamic Leadership Team, dedicated staff, and fantastic students who engage in their learning, and the huge number of opportunities for student success that are offered including our acclaimed Sports, Music, Drama and the Arts, Languages and Student Leadership programs.

Over the past two years we have developed a new Leadership structure which has included the appointment of outstanding educational leaders to lead further school improvement. This includes the Principal Team pictured below. We are excited and looking forward to this year with a continued focus on best practice by our teachers and students, and further support and challenge of them in their growth and development.

We are a school of high performance where our exemplary learning culture is reflected in our school motto, Optima Semper: Best Always. Our learning results are exceptionally high; graduates leave well equipped for the next stage of their lives with outstanding VCE results. We also have real focus on the health and wellbeing of our students and staff.

We have some outstanding facilities and purpose-built learning spaces across both campuses including our STEM Centre, Music Centre, Sports Stadium

CARRUM DOWNS Secondary College

with a full gymnasium, Swimming Pool, new outdoor basketball courts on both campuses, and a recently completed state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre. We are looking forward to the completion of works later this year as part of the $15.129 million commitment from the State Government to further modernise some of our learning spaces.

We are very proud to be part of the community of Frankston and enjoy working in close partnership with our wonderful parents and families.

We welcome you to come and see for yourself our wonderful learning community and look forward to meeting you on a school tour soon.

Welcome to Carrum

Downs Secondary college, I have been involved with the Carrum Downs community for over seven years now and in this time, I have seen our college grow with a core focus on student learning and supporting our students to mature into young adults.

At Carrum Downs Secondary College we recognise that every student has individual learning needs. Our staff work in professional learning communities to identify the entry point for every student so they can engage in learning and are challenged at the appropriate level.

Our differentiated teaching program in Years 7-9 ensures

we are targeting and supporting every student in our college and all students are being extended to maximise their potential.

Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Effort are lived out every day in the work that we do to empower our students.

I am particularly proud of the work we are undertaking around student leadership and School Wide Positive Behaviours and the recognition and awards we have received for the safe and inclusive environment we have created.

Our college offers a wide range of opportunities in curricular and extra-curricular programs, which cater for the diverse needs of our students.

We are currently in the process of building a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) centre, which will further assist our students with critical and creative thinking. We have already introduced STEAM subjects into our curriculum which have been very popular with our students.

I am constantly receiving feedback from parents regarding the support and care that our students receive from our highly professional and committed staff.  I think this is a true indication of the type of school that we are and the inclusive environment that we have created.

I am proud to lead our college and support our community.

Mark Gow - Principal

Principal Team L - R: Andrew Batchelor, Tiffany Greenhill, Leah Hannas, Sue Simadri, Carolyn Florance, John Simon.

BANYAN FIELDS Primary School

Supporting each student to love learning and reach their full potential is what inspires our work at Banyan Fields Primary School. Over the past five years, as school Principal, I have taken great pride and satisfaction from working with our students, staff and families to develop our thriving learning community

We promote learning excellence through quality teaching and learning experiences. Our classrooms are exciting places for students to learn and our specialist programs that include; Health and Physical Education, Science, Art, Digital Technology and Music add to the comprehensive educational opportunities on offer to our students.

As you walk down the corridor of our main building you will see the celebration of learning that is on display. We have outstanding outdoor play spaces and spacious grounds for our school community to enjoy.

We are proud to be known as an inclusive community and for providing exceptional wellbeing programs. We embed our school values of Belonging, Resilience, Ambition and Integrity into daily life at Banyan Fields.

I welcome enquiries from prospective families, and the broader community, to come along for a school tour to discover

what makes our school so great. Please contact our office or visit our website for more information.

ST JOACHIM’S Primary School

ACatholic school of excellence in Carrum Downs. St. Joachim’s Catholic Primary School opened in 1987 in the south eastern suburb of Carrum Downs, and is a vital part of St. Anne’s Parish in Seaford. It is a school that continues to flourish and its school population is approximately 320 students. In love and unity, the St Joachim’s community embraces diversity. Together we inspire lifelong learning, enlightened by Catholic faith, to make a difference in our ever changing world.

Through a high priority on the excellent teaching of Literacy, Numeracy, and Religious Education, complemented by specialist classes in visual arts, performing arts, physical education and Italian, and with a strong focus on student wellbeing, St Joachim’s School strives to develop every student to their full potential. We are an extremely well-resourced school with a variety of large outdoor play areas as well as a large indoor hall/gymnasium, library, vegetable gardens and a beautiful chapel. We are also currently refurbishing our Art, Italian and collaborative learning areas, as well as building a new administration building and student toilets. IT is used throughout our great school to enhance and extend student learning. Come and see why our students and families love our school and why our

ST JUDE’S Primary School

This is my fifth year as principal at St Jude’s Primary School. I see my role as an absolute privilege, leading an amazing school community.

We are a school with 277 students and we are set on big grounds in beautiful, leafy Langwarrin. This year we have thirteen classes with an average class size of 21 students.

It is an exciting time to be involved with our beautiful school as construction is underway for our new Junior building which will cater for our Prep to Year Two students. We are looking forward to moving in at the end of Term Two this year. We have a dynamic teaching and support staff who have a passion for teaching and a love of learning. Every child is known by name and for the individual that they are.

Our school motto is ‘Mercy, Peace and Love’ which simply means Use Your Kind Heart. This message permeates in everything that happens at St Jude’s; kindness is explicitly taught.

You do not need to walk far into our school grounds to see that student wellbeing is a strength of the school. Maisie our Wellbeing Dog plays an important role at St Jude’s, she works with students in and outside of the classroom.

We also have an amazing space called the Student Wellbeing Hub. This space offers alternative learning zones and approaches in order to meet a wide range of educational and social emotional needs.

Our spacious grounds are full of amazing active and passive play opportunities for all students. The playground also consists of basketball/netball/tennis courts, adventure playgrounds, a beautiful grassed oval, an amazing vegetable garden, a sensory garden and so much more.

I welcome the opportunity to meet families interested in learning more about St Jude’s.

school embodies our school motto of “Love and Unity”.

Now accepting enrolments for 2024.

Marita O’Sullivan - Principal: pitcured centre with Maisie - Wellbeing Dog also pictured L-R: Archer, Flo and Thomas

Public safety should come first

On 4 December 2022 I reported the appalling and extremely unsafe state of the main steps to Mills Beach, Mornington to Mornington Peninsula Shire via Snap Send Solve.

I subsequently sent four emails following this up and, finally, on 3 February someone from the maintenance team bothered to call me in response - two months later. I was told that because this issue is not part of planned maintenance there is currently no funding available to fix these steps, which are a major public safety issue.

I followed this up with the mayor Cr Steve Holland who responded by stating: “That is right, there is no funding available for coastal assets. Our coastline is Crown land and belongs to the state government. They appoint the council to manage the beaches but have stopped provid-

Inquiry secrecy

An $85,000 inquiry into the future of the Beleura cliff path at Mornington is starting. The “terms of reference” have not been made public, citing commercial confidentiality.

I fear the inquiry is not targeting the real problem, which is mal-performing drains of houses on the cliff.

Since 2000, all the path closures have come from drain failures from above, not from inherent geo-tech weakness in the path. The 2003, 2011, and 2013 slips were all caused by drain fails, and the two 2022 slips were related to private overflows and drains.

Mornington Peninsula Shire has always been afraid of this issue, citing privacy. This is just a weak excuse. Over eight years I have personally contacted house owners on the cliff many times about mal-performing drains. I contact them as a private individual and organiser of the Friends of the Cliff Path. I politely describe the problem. (The offending drains are often in deep bush). Once convinced it’s their drain causing damage, the owners have been willing to fix it.

I stress most of the drains were built by previous owners and date back to times before adequate planning regulations.

Why are the “terms of reference” for this inquiry being kept hush-hush? Surely ratepayers deserve to know how their rates are spent.

We fear the inquiry is concentrating on the wrong thing. The path is 100 years old and has proved stable if given proper maintenance.

The problem is drains. Is this $85,000 inquiry really targeting this issue?

Peter Nicholson, Mornington, organiser Friends of the Beleura Cliff Path

Coalition cut emissions

I really must take issue with her statement that the Coalition had taken no action on climate change (“‘Progressives’ collaborate, politically speaking” The News 14/2/23). Under the Coalition Australia cut 20 per cent from its 2005 levels of emissions. This in comparison to Canada nine per cent and New Zealand five per cent.

Win for message mural

THE mural in Hastings at Ritchies IGA on Salmon Street by Julian Clavijo has won bronze as the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards’ Best External Mural.

The 40-meter Painting Our Future mural was commissioned by Mornington Peninsula Shire to raise awareness and inspire community action on climate change.

Neighbouring Frankston, which has 50 murals, received a second consecutive gold award for its street art walking tours.

The Australian Street Art Awards, established in 2018, recognise destinations using public art to engage their community while also attracting visitors and boosting their economy.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said winning bronze was “a great achievement”.

“Julian’s mural looks astounding and creates a dynamic atmosphere for this area of Hastings. So excited to see it’s been recognised – this is a big win for all involved,” Cr Lisa Dixon said.

We always hear about Canada and New Zealand, but in reality they are well behind Australia. As China and India do not have to cut their emissions until 2030, whatever Australia does is of no consequence, as we produce only 1.3 per cent of the world’s emissions.

Sue Glenn. Mornington

Developing ‘progressives’

Progressive is a very important word not to be used lightly, but has already been bastardised by the alt-right (“‘Progressives’ collaborate, politically speaking” The News 14/2/23).

To set the record straight, adjective: a person or idea favouring social reform. Noun: an advocate of social reform.

Progressivism holds that it is possible to improve human societies through political action. As a political movement, progressivism seeks to advance the human condition through social reform based on purported advancements in science, technology, economic development, and social organisation.

So, keep your eyes open for developments from PoP (Progressives of the Peninsula).

Down with the two party “democratic dictatorship” where we are allowed to vote every once in

ing funding.”

If this is the council’s policy on repairs to coastal assets, surely it has an obligation to be transparent with ratepayers about such a policy and not waste our time reporting things they have no intention to fix, despite them being a serious public safety issue? Surely fixing unsafe steps to a local beach is better use of ratepayers’ money than close to $4000 of non-essential travel to Darwin by a Briars Ward councillor and $1800 accommodation for councillors (including another Briars Ward councillor) to stay at the local Cape Schanck Resort?

This $5800 would probably cover the repairs to the path, and I am sure most ratepayers would rather see their rates being spent on these repairs.

Alina Tooley, Mornington

a while to just elect the next “democratic dictatorship” for another term in office.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Details required

I have to wonder if Dr Ross Hudson would advocate treating patients sight unseen as he seems to do with the voice debate (“Time for the voice” Letters 14/2/23). Imagine this: a letter arrives from the government stating that a change of property usage application has been lodged by a neighbour and you have to either agree or disagree. No other information is provided. A phone call gains a response of no information will be given until after resolution.

Who has applied? Which neighbour? What is proposed? A 24-hour garage A live music venue with a 2am licence?

I [also] read with interest the puff piece for the candidates who failed in the last federal election (“‘Progressives’ collaborate, politically speaking”

The News 14/2/23). What [independent] Sarah Russell seems to have overlooked is that she managed to attract fewer votes than “informal”. Does that not send her a message?

The fact is voters in the Flinders electorate duly elected a Liberal, and these “progressives” have to accept that they lost. Voting Liberal is still legal in this country, and many of us are glad it is so.

Jack Wheeler, Mornington

Project bans correct

I may very well support the neighbour’s application, just like I may support the voice, but first I will need to know what I am supporting, who will qualify, how many and how are they selected. Just imagine for a second 24 Lydia Thorpes running the show.

Entitled

Michael G Free, Mount Martha

Why does regular Letters contributor Ross Hudson always use his qualification “Dr”?

I don’t see many others doing the same thing.

Sue Brooks, Dromana

Opportunity exists

Your correspondent seems to cancel his own argument that the voice must be passed (“Time for the voice” Letters 14/2/23). I quote: “In a sense (it is) no different to any community group making representations to parliament …” Exactly. Any group, including First Nations people, can already make representations to parliament and parliamentarians. Why the need for a special clause in the constitution for one sector of the community based purely on race?

What is really needed is for the government to listen to what those representatives are saying. Then, maybe, we wouldn’t have the mess we have in Alice Springs.

The Greens are right to argue for no new coal and gas projects. The International Energy Agency (IEA) works with countries around the world to shape energy policies for a “secure and sustainable future” – something we all want. The agency’s 2021 Flagship report Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector clearly stated that “Beyond projects already committed as of 2021, there are no new oil and gas fields approved for development in our [net-zero 2050] pathway, and no new coal mines or mine extensions are required.” This was confirmed in its World Energy Outlook 2022 report.

Despite this advice, there are 114 new coal and gas projects in Australia’s investment pipeline and an analysis by the Australian Parliamentary Library estimates those projects in total “have the potential to create 2.5 times Australia’s domestic emissions each year”.

In 2016, Australia signed the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5C. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development, there is a “large consensus” across all published studies that developing new oil and gas fields is “incompatible” with the 1.5C target.

Many are fearful of the environmental and cultural effects of these projects on their land. In Narrabri, for example, the NSW planning department received 23,000 submissions – the most ever received on a major resource project, with only 300 in support.

If we don’t stop opening new fossil fuel projects now, when will we? Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Picture: Gary Sissons

The Mornington Races - Birtol’s easy victory

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE race meeting held by the Mornington Racing Club on Tuesday, in glorious weather, was decidedly successful, and the Hastings Memorial Hall will benefit considerably.

There was a large attendance and everything went with a swing throughout. The President (Mr. T. Ritchie) and secretary (Mr. H. Downward) spared no efforts to make the meeting successful in every way.

The racing opened with the Maiden Plate, with Kuarangi declining the engagement, Paragon and Sir Blankney were made hot favorites.

Dolly Varden, handled by ‘Tich’ Wilson, of King Ingoda fame, got the best of the start, but she was beaten into third place by Paragon and Sir Blankney, the equal favorites.

Both are by the imported sire, Blankney II.

Paragon, who won easily, was piloted by Charlie Veale, of Adelaide, whilst Tim Simmons, who won, the last Caulfield Cup on Whittier, had charge of Sir Blankney.

Myra Moore was the public elect for the Corinthian Handicap. Mr. V. Ward had the mount. He is one of the leading amateur riders in Australia, and is a son of the man who won the Grand National Hurdles with Narrahquong.

Myra Moore registered a great performance in this event. Left standing at the posts she lost at least 10 lengths at the start, but with a fine burst of speed, she tackled Stage Manager, Decoction and the others, and won by a neck from Stage Manager and Andante.

Sir Bobbie was pulled up before the post was reached.

Birtol made mince-meat of the field

in the Hastings Handicap. He was the only horse in it, despite the fact that the field included Faust Rose Vivre, Flying Bill, Rita Page and others.

Faust Rose was a 5 to 1 against favorite.

For a couple of furlongs Gray kept Flying Bill with Birtel, but then the Pistol gelding streaked away and won as he liked, Moira Lad and Bannockburn filling the minor places.

Vivre was last, Birtol was ridden by the apprentice Reggie Bolan.

Luminous and Dr. Dennis were the chosen ones for the Novice Handicap, but they both failed.

Stitch in Time, a chestnut gelding from C. Cooper’s stables at Caulfield, and ridden by Joe Killorn, turned out the winner.

The chestnut only won by a neck from Mary Dennis and Atami.

Coolamon and Bubbling Brook stood out from the rest in the Trial Handicap. They succeeded in running dead heat for first place, with Direct Hit third.

In the deciding run, Bubbling Brook had a change of riders, Wilson replacing Hall, Coolamon being managed by Killorn. Coolamon is by Kingsburgh, the Melbourne Cup winner from Mrs Peggotty, an imported matron of note, and is trained by C. Cooper, at Caulfield.

The Westernport Welter concluded the day’s racing, and Erin’s Queen justified her position of favorite by winning from Tawonga and Mindsome.

The “stipe,” Mr. M. Gaven, enquired into Mindsome’s running, and after hearing the evidence exonerated the owner and horse, but severely reprimanded the rider, Toohey, whose

riding was regarded as being far from satisfactory.

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THE High School Site - the ayes have it

As was confidently forecasted by “The Standard” the Referendum held on Saturday last resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the proposal to transfer the old cricket reserve to the Education Department as a site for a High School.

There was a large crowd outside the Shire Hall when the Shire President (Cr. W. Armstrong) at about 8 p.m. announced the result:

YES .. .. .. .. .. .. 642

No .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .82

Informal .. .. .. .. .. 5

The greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Cheers were given for the Shire President and the returning officers of the various ratings, concluding with three cheers for “The Standard.”

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AT the Frankston Police Court on Monday last before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman) and P. Wheeler, J.sP. Arthur Edwin Sinclair was charged with riding a motor cycle at dangerous speed in Bay Street, Frankston, on the 20th January last, and on a second charge, with using dazzling headlights. Senior-Constable Cullane conducted the prosecution.

Defendant pleaded not guilty.

Senior-Constable Cullane deposed that at 10.45 o’clock on the night in question he was on duty near the post office. He saw defendant on his machine travelling at a great speed about 30 miles an hour.

The picture show was just out and there were a large number of people

about.

Defendant used dazzling headlights which lighted up the whole street.

Defendant: How do you know at what pace I was travelling?

Witness: I never saw an electric tram travel faster; you were out of sight in a few seconds.

Constable Mahoney gave corroborative evidence.

Defendant elected to make a statement. He said he had been riding a motor cycle for nine years, and had never been before the court on any charge.

On the night in question he was riding a new machine for the first time, and was not aware of the strength of the headlights.

The machine he considered could not travel 30 miles an hour, and on this occasion was not doing more than 15 or 18 miles.

The Senior-Constable said he had received numerous complaints relating to motor cyclists, and he asked that an example be made of defendant.

A fine of £2 on each charge was inflicted.

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THE Frankston Pictures and Palais de Danse expect to give their first entertainment in their new theatre at Easter.

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AN impudent piece of effrontery and vandalism was committed at Aspendale during the early hours of Sunday morning last when four men forcibly entered the private residence of, and in the absence of Mr. T. J. Rankin, known as “Corra Lynn,” in Foster Street, and had, as they termed it, a “good time,” in consuming a quantity of beer and spirits and smoking the best cigars.

Not satisfied with that they set to work and completely demolished the whole of the furnishings and furniture, piano, etc., breaking all the ornaments and electric light globes in the place.

As the owner expressed it, the place resembled a shambles.

This took place in full view of some of the residents at the hour of 4am.

After their sojourn at “Corra Lynn” they leisurely took themselves off in a motor car which was waiting for them on the back road.

Not satisfied with the damage they had already done they next visited “Como,” Nepean Road, and awakened the occupants, demanding money, as they said “to buy groceries.”

After leaving the occupants in a state of great fear in event of any attempt to follow them, they took all the available cash and entered the car again opposite Retreat Avenue and drove slowly towards the city.

The police were quickly on the scene. Unfortunately the number of the car was obliterated and could not be discerned in the half light of the early morning.

The all-night patrol, as suggested by this paper, is an absolute necessity, as the police cannot be expected to be on duty day and night, and even when, as we understand, the present officer does at least 16 hours a day at the present time.

What more could be humanely expected?

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 21 & 23 Feb 1923

PUZZLE ZONE

19.

See page 23 for solutions.

When Rock Stars Attack! A Message to Roger Waters

By Stuart McCullough

THANK goodness for rock stars! If they’re not ridding the world’s hotels of unwanted televisions by selflessly tossing them out windows into swimming pools, they’re devoting themselves to acts of spectacular self-righteousness. Take Roger Waters. Please. Preferably somewhere far, far away where he doesn’t have access to the Internet or humanity more generally. Somewhere where he’ll be required to keep his thoughts to himself.

Roger Waters used to play bass for Pink Floyd. Until, that is, he left in 1985. Since then, his major hobbies have included being ridiculously rich and foisting his ill-informed opinions on anyone unfortunate enough to possess a working set of ears. Frankly, he’s the kind of dinner guest that makes you want to hide in the broom closet, lest you should be stuck listening to his incessant waffle all night as you try and keep your food down.

Roger, apparently, has a view on the current invasion of Ukraine. I suppose that’s true for lots of people. But instead of dribbling his useless, malformed opinions on other late night bar patrons after him performing a bass rendition of ‘I Wish You Were Here’ on open-mic Tuesday, Roger decided he should share them with the United Nations Security Council.

Getting up and addressing the UN Security Council isn’t something you or I can do whenever the mood takes us. In fact, it’s not something that even Roger Waters – despite his wealth, privilege and the fact that he knows Van Morrison – can do at the drop of a hat. He went because he was invited to go. By Russia.

Some invitations should be treated with suspicion. In the case of Roger Waters, he should certainly be pickier as to the invitations he takes up. For someone who advocates boycotting Israel, his willingness to accept an invitation from Russia is not so much disappointing as it is headsmackingly bizarre.

For those who are unaware, Russia is currently controlled by certified cretin and former shirtless back up dancer for Soviet pop sensations ‘Tatu’, Vladimir Putin. A lying ruthless autocrat responsible for misery and mayhem the world over, he’s essentially a super-villain who’s only missing a hairless cat to stroke as he chuckles maniacally.

Vladimir Putin is not the kind of person you want to invite you for a day out at the United Nations. Not under any circumstance. Nevertheless, he called and Roger came-a-running. The fool.

Here’s a tip – when invited by a murderous tyrant to address the Security Council, give careful thought to saying ‘no’. You’re not being asked because they drew your name out of a hat. Roger Waters hadn’t won a prize. He was asked so that whatever he said would benefit those who asked him to come in the first place. Tragically, he made the mistake of thinking he’d been asked by Russia because they were genuinely fascinated to hear what he had to say. As though they’d never heard any of his solo works.

I’m sure he saw this as his chance to promote peace or, alternatively, a new single. He’s desperately unqualified. Pink Floyd are not known for being peaceful. If anything, they’re infamous for their intensely visceral hatred for each other. They’re the kind of band who’d spend days squabbling over what kind of sandals to wear.

Perhaps I’m being too harsh. Maybe Roger Waters is trying to diversify, now that interest in seeing yet another touring rendition of ‘The Wall’ is waning. I can imagine his newly printed business card – ‘Roger Waters: Bass player, diplomat at large.’ As for the speech itself, he conceded the invasion was illegal but described it as ‘not unprovoked’.

This is possibly the stupidest thing anyone’s said to the Security Council since Henry Kissinger recited the lyrics to Rogers and Hammerstein’s ‘Cock-Eyed Optimist’ in an ultimately futile attempt to persuade Mao Zedong to crack a smile. It is a substantial irony that a man who once penned the words ‘We don’t need no education’ feels compelled to be both uninformed and opinionated. It’s a terrible combination.

You’ve probably gathered that I’m annoyed with Roger Waters. To be silly enough to do the bidding of a foul and despicable tyrant and the man most likely to steal pretzels from a child is one thing. But to suggest a country that has been ruthlessly invaded, its people massacred and way of life generally blown to smithereens somehow had it coming is simply unforgivable. I’m so enraged that if I had ever listened to Roger Waters’ music, I’d vow never to do so again.

What’s next? If Roger Waters can address the UN Security Council, can we expect to see Britney Spears as a member of the AFL Tribunal? Snoop Dogg at Senate Estimates? Now that would be something. But if I could say just one thing to former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters it would be this: please stop. Now.

OWNER DRIVERS

Southern

Water (SRW) wishes to advise of an application to temporarily transfer 4.0 megalitres of Licenced surfacewater from an existing Licence holder within the Bunyip Basin (Patterson River Sub Catchment). If approved this water will be used for irrigation purposes on land described as Lot 2 LP137601, CA PT 30A, 1075A Westernport Highway, Langwarrin.

All surfacewater proposed to be extracted will be sourced from the Bunyip Basin (Patterson River Sub Catchment).

Southern Rural Water is committed to an appropriate consultation process to ensure the proper consideration of relevant matters as prescribed by the Water Act 1989.

We therefore seek comment from any interested person or parties that considers they may beaffected by these applications. Submissions on this proposal will be accepted until 4pm on 21 March 2023 and will be taken into account in determining these applications.

Red Hill post handy total, Somerville let opportunity slip

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

AN unbeaten knock of 81 from James O’Connell helped Red Hill to a good total on Saturday.

Red Hill are playing Baxter in a twoday match. Red Hill batted on day one, going on to score 8/246 before stumps.

Red Hill’s batters struggled to capitalise on good starts in the early part of the day. O’Connell stamped his authority on the match batting at number six - he scored 81 from 148 deliveries.

Pines were bowled out by Baden Powell on day one of their two-day match at Pat Rollo Reserve.

Pines lost the toss and were sent in to bat first. They were bowled out for 196 with seven overs left to play in the day.

Harley Peace-Stirling top scored for Pines with 62 runs.

Baden Powell got started on their run chase, and finished the day at 0/17.

Sorrento scored 8/225 against Langwarrin on Saturday. Old Peninsula scored 9/219 against Long Island.

PENINSULA

SOMERVILLE are in danger of letting a great opportunity to win slip.

Somerville played Dromana away from home on Saturday. It was day one of a two-day match.

Dromana batted first and struggled. They were sent back to the sheds after just 44 overs, having been bowled out for 113.

The damage would have been worse if not for Kierran Voelkl, who scored a half-century.

Somerville bowler Aaron Kaddatz was in fine form. He posted figures of 4/28.

With victory in their sights, Somerville came in to bat. Things went pearshaped before stumps.

Somerville lost wickets freely. At stumps they were left languishing at 8/76.

A collapse of 4/7 just before stumps may have doomed Somerville to defeat.

Moorooduc’s run chase didn’t get off to a great start last weekend. After bowling Seaford Tigers out for 185, Moorooduc finished the day at 3/18. Flinders also had some early difficulties during their run chase. They will start day two on 2/14, chasing Mornington’s total of 145.

On day two at Emil Madsen Re-

serve, Mt Eliza will attempt to chase down Heatherhill’s total of 198.

DISTRICT

CARRUM wrapped up a first innings win over Hastings on Saturday.

Hastings had a miserable time at Roy Doy Reserve. They were bowled out for just 96 halfway through the day.

Carrum made short work of their target, scoring a win on day one. They declared at 5/156, sending Hastings back in to bat again before stumps.

Hastings finished the day on 2/14. Carrum have an outright win in their

sights.

Delacombe Park set Rosebud a target of 191 to chase down at Olympic Park last weekend. Rosebud’s run chase didn’t get off to a great startRosebud lost an early wicket and finished the day at 1/3 . Seaford was bowled out for 220 by Main Ridge shortly before stumps on the first day of their two-day clash. At Crib Point Reserve, Crib Point set Carrum Downs a target of 174 to score to win.

SUB DISTRICT

TRAVIS French put on an excellent

show on Saturday, scoring 155 runs for Tootgarook.

French came in as opener and batted brilliantly. He scored 155, complete with thirteen boundaries.

Tootgarook batted all day. They finished up at 8/302 at stumps.

Pearcedale’s Josh Swainston also put together a brilliant innings on Saturday. He scored 143 runs, helping his side to a final total of 234.

Swainston’s knock was his best ever for his side. It came off just 126 deliveries - Swainston smashed 17 fours and 5 sixes.

Boneo made a start at reaching

their target before stumps. They will start day two from 0/30.

Balnarring scored a mammoth 9/325 against Ballam Park last weekend. They were led by a century from Jake Hewitt.

Balnarring declared shortly before stumps. Ballam Park scored five runs and lost a wicket before the close of play.

Tyabb was bowled out for 100 by Mt Martha last weekend. Mt Martha will restart from 2/30 this Saturday. Frankston YCW closed out the weekend of cricket by setting Rye a target of 198 to chase down.

Country Week: The Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association's representative team were too strong for Bendigo District Cricket Association in their Country Week clash. Setting a target of 312, Bendigo were all out for 233. Picture: Craig Barrett

Miskulin, Youngs and Cup drama

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

BAXTER’s capture of Damien Miskulin, Langwarrin’s come-from-behind win and Australia Cup controversy were the main talking points to emerge from an action-packed weekend.

Late last week Baxter announced that it had clinched the signature of 26-year-old midfielder Miskulin who made 21 appearances last season for Doveton in NPL3.

Miskulin had been with Melbourne Victory, Melbourne Knights and Dandenong City prior to joining Doveton.

It’s rare for players in their prime to make a dramatic drop down the leagues but Miskulin had a simple response when queried about the move.

“I’m going to Europe for four weeks and would have missed some games for Doveton so I thought I’d go down to Baxter and have a fun year with my best mate down there who I haven’t played with since we were eight years old,” he said.

That best mate is another new Baxter signing, Dallas Mcneill and Miskulin also enjoys a close friendship with Liam Myatt whose brother Keegan recently made the switch from Doveton to Baxter Park.

In NPL2 Langwarrin’s season got off to a flyer at Lawton Park on Saturday evening when Brad Blumenthal put the locals 1-0 up in the opening minute.

A clash between Tom Podarides and Kingston’s Trent Skapetis saw the latter sent off in the 26th minute but two minutes later Kingston captain Faisal Sakhizada exposed Langwarrin’s aerial frailty by heading a corner onto the bar and Keisuke Honda converted from point blank range.

The 10 men stunned the home side in the 40th minute when Sakhizada broke forward and headed them in front following a cross from the left.

James Kelly and Tom Youngs were the men behind Langwarrin’s comeback and their goals in the 53rd and 57th minutes put Langy fans at ease.

Kelly’s surge into the attacking third and a low shot from outside the area made it 2-2 and Youngs’ decisive low strike came after he’d jinked past two defenders on the left and finished superbly.

Langwarrin now begins a five-match away stint on Friday when it travels to John Cain Memorial Park to take on Northcote City.

Send-offs and officiating controversy marred the second preliminary round of the Australia Cup last weekend.

Rosebud had a bye, Mount Martha

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forfeited but Baxter, Mount Eliza, Somerville Eagles and Mentone all lost.

At Reema Reserve Baxter sorely missed Miskulin due to work commitments and went down 1-0 to Endeavour United.

Baxter had two send-offs – Alex Piasentin and keeper Jarrod Nardino –while head coach Stephen Fisher was cautioned.

Mount Eliza assistant coach Stan Packer outdid Fisher by being sent off in the second half of his team’s 5-0 loss to Epsom at Monterey Reserve.

It was a case of mistaken identity according to Packer but by then it was no contest.

The first two Epsom goals highlighted dreadful decisions from an assistant referee who received a resounding round of applause when he eventually gave a correct offside decision.

Somerville Eagles went down 4-2 to Manningham Juventus at Park Avenue Reserve on Saturday.

Somerville hit the woodwork multiple times and failed to convert numerous chances.

Jake Meggs and Tom Simmons were the Eagles’ scorers.

Meggs’ goal stood out as he beat two opponents before hammering home a low shot from outside the area.

Mentone went down 3-2 on Sunday evening to Templestowe Wolves at Petty’s Reserve after being 3-1 down

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at half-time.

Prolific scorer Marcus Spivey and Eric Ervine were on target for Mentone.

In State 1 news the outcome of Fraser Maclaren’s visit this week to a specialist will have a major bearing on Mornington’s season.

The former Beaumaris, Melbourne Victory, South Melbourne, Dandenong Thunder and Langwarrin goalkeeper is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury in the previous week’s friendly against Doveton.

Mornington last week signed Adam Hester from Doveton and the former Beaumaris player is likely to be used in a wide role.

The Seagulls lost 3-0 at Dallas Brooks Park in Saturday’s friendly against Clifton Hill.

It was a match Mornington recruit Travis Chalk-Hatton will want to forget as the tall defender had a hand in all the goals.

In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers have completed a significant off-field coup with the appointment of current Young Matildas and Melbourne City W-League goalkeeping coach Jordan Franken.

Strikers president Adrian Scialpi was instrumental in luring the former Dandenong Thunder goalkeeping coach to Centenary Park.

Scialpi knows Roy Hunter, director and head coach of goalkeeping

academy Premier Football Tuition and Hunter pointed him in Franken’s direction.

“I called Jordan and we agreed terms so we’ve added another quality person to our coaching staff,” Scialpi said.

Strikers have signed Nathan Brown from Somerville Eagles and he will vie with Ben Caballero for the senior goalkeeping spot.

Midfielder Kostas Varkatzos, 21, has been signed from Bulleen. He previously played for Oakleigh Cannons and Port Melbourne in the JBNPL.

Strikers also announced the signing of teenage left back Jordy May from Mornington.

Rumours of gloom and doom at State 2 rival Frankston Pines were ridiculed by the Monterey Reserve faithful after head coach Trevor Johnston had a 23-player matchday squad at his disposal on Saturday.

Pines beat Richmond 1-0 with an impressive first-half finish from Dandenong Thunder recruit Hassan Nazari who excelled on the left wing.

Captain Ryan Ratcliffe is back at Pines after trialling with Casey Comets and Johnston expects to cull his senior squad to 18 in coming days.

In State 5 news there’s talk of Cory Osorio moving from Rosebud to Seaford United.

Osorio was an interested spectator at Seaford’s 5-2 friendly win over Chel-

sea last weekend but Rosebud also has been active and is believed to have approached former player Dougie Cunnison.

Meanwhile Football Victoria released its preliminary State League fixtures last week.

Mornington gets the league action underway on Friday 17 March when it takes on South Springvale at Dallas Brooks Park at 8.30pm.

The three local clubs in State 2 –Peninsula Strikers, Skye United and Frankston Pines – play each other in the first four rounds of the season.

The opening round of the State League season is highlighted by three games featuring local clubs on Saturday 18 March all with 3pm kick-offs: Strikers v Skye at Centenary, Baxter v Chelsea at Baxter Park and Seaford v Mount Eliza at North Seaford.

Here are some of the results of last week’s pre-season friendlies: Seaford Utd 2 (Nathan Medes, Abraham Lueth) Skye Utd reserves 6 (Daniel Castillo 2, George Jeffs, Nick Wright, Austin Sporys, Michael Turner); Endeavour Utd 1 Skye Utd 6 (Leo McLeod 2, Lewis Gibson, Slavisa Saric, Austin Sporys); Mornington 0 Clifton Hill 3; Peninsula Strikers 3 (Riley Anderton 3) Brighton 2; Frankston Pines 1 (Hassan Nazari) Richmond 0; Skye Utd 2 (Leo McLeod, Asgher Essa) Waverley Wanderers 0; Seaford Utd 5 (Josh Vega 2, Esmat Eshani 2, Chris Moreel) Chelsea 2 (Adam Bartosy, Hamish Dorigo).

Here are this week’s pre-season friendlies:

FRIDAY (24 February)

Monbulk Rangers v Chelsea, Monbulk Regional Soccer Facility, 6.30pm & 8.30pm.

SATURDAY (25 February)

Mornington v Whittlesea United, Dallas Brooks Park, 1pm & 3pm; Frankston Pines v Elwood, Monterey Reserve, 10am (seniors & reserves); Peninsula Strikers v Banyule City, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Lilydale Montrose Utd v Mount Martha, Keith Hume Fraser Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Rosebud v Waverley Wanderers, Olympic Park, 6.30pm & 8.30pm; Seaford Utd v Melbourne University, North Seaford Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.

Men in the news: Baxter signing Damien Miskulin (left) and Tom Youngs who scored the winner for Langwarrin in the opening to the league season. Youngs’ picture: Darryl Kennedy