Frankston Times 21 March 2023

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City centre planning control changes nearly complete

Brodie Cowburn

FRANKSTON Council’s metropolitan activity centre structure plan is set to be finalised in June.

The draft FMAC structure plan outlines council’s vision for the city centre in the next 20 years. It will include updated planning controls for the Frankston area.

Many critics of the FMAC structure plan oppose its “preferred building heights”, which can be exceeded at council’s discretion. The highest preferred building height in the latest draft FMAC structure plan is 54 metres.

Frankston Council held a special meeting last Wednesday to hear submissions from members of the public on the draft structure plan. Before Wednesday’s meeting 17 written submissions were made to council on the plan - 12 were in opposition. Just one written submission supported the plan as is without changes.

Fifteen people spoke at the meeting to voice their opinion.

Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy defended the FMAC structure plan from its objectors. He said Nepean Highway in its current state “is not a place we can be proud of.”

“At the end of the day I want my family, my friends, my mother com-

ing over from Ireland, my child, I want everyone to be proud of where they come from. And I don’t think a lot of people are proud when you drive through Nepean Highway,” he said. “I think when we do this structure plan it gives us a vision for the next 20 years. It gives us the foundation and one thing I ran on is giving us the foundation, the strategic direction to build a city that every single person is proud of. I think we will do that with our FMAC structure plan.”

Councillor Steven Hughes, who has recently returned from a suspension, was more cautious about the plan. He said “we can’t do things that are going to jeopardise Frankston and we can’t

do things that are going to risk our potential for greatness.”

Councillor Brad Hill said “people who grew up here want to stay in Frankston. But we can’t extend into the Green Wedge, we can’t extend out at Baxter as that land is unavailable for residential, it has to happen here [in Frankston’s city centre].”

The tense council meeting stretched for more than three hours. It was temporarily stopped after an hour to throw out a serial disruptor. After the meeting resumed, the mayor condemned members of the public who have been hurling abuse at councillors from the gallery in recent times.

Critics of the draft FMAC structure

plan are concerned about how it may help progress plans for high-rise developments along Nepean Highway (“Residents fear a great wall is coming” The Times 6/3/23).

The draft FMAC structure plan has been in the works for years, and will replace the 2015 structure plan. Council officers will consider the submissions, and will present the final revised FMAC structure plan to councillors at their June meeting.

To finalise the changes councillors will also need to vote to request authorisation from the planning minister to commence a planning scheme amendment to implement the structure plan into the Frankston planning scheme.

The Big Picture Fest has returned for 2023. Artists such as Hayden Dewar (artwork pictured) will paint huge murals across Frankston. See story page 3. Picture: Supplied

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Our Aim: To Clean, Restore, and Preserve the Kananook Creek and its Environs.

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FMAC update - its now all about the Waterfront Precinct

Delivery of the Community vision - Frankston is the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria

The task for our Council - Prepare a Strategic Plan to guide development over the next 20 years

Project Commenced : 2003 -TAFE TO BAY Feasibility Summary Report

Progress to the present (March 2023-two decades)

 Built Mornington Peninsula Freeway

 Built Frankston Railway station

 Eliminated level crossings on the Frankston line providing separation.

 Built Frankston Peninsula Regional Hospital

 Built Regional TAFE

 Built Vicinity Cinema and entertainment complex -on Frankston’s Central Park {gifted to the City as a community asset by a resident)

 Built South East Water Head office on land secretly sold .being community land acquired for future public amenity to revitalise the Kananook Creek Boulevard - intended to be Frankston’s Federation Square

 Built PARC - on Sherlock Community open space recreational reserve

 Revitalised Young St Entertainment Precinct

 Installed TV quality lights for Frankston Park Sports & Entertainment Centre

Proposed

Serious mIstakes were made - almost all precious public open space in FMAC has been treated as low value - merely land available for future development - not anticipated and Reserved in the Plan.

How are we going to attract high value ,low rise residential if we have low value public amenity on the Waterfront Precinct.

Why do we blame “The Greenies” for something that they have not done?

Why haven’t we reformed a State Planning System in dire need of reform?

Land Banking is the curse of delivery of Strategic Plans in cities across Australia-why haven’t we stamped it out!

Why haven’t we reviewed the Processes and Systems of Strategic Plan delivery which are critical to success (or failure)?

Have we learned the lessons -lest we repeat in the journey ahead to 2043?

Why are we not seriously addressing the known risks from Climate Change and Sea Level Rises - Kananook Creek Lake will be forming in 2050. Surely as a species of nine billion we have learned not to mess with mother nature and (as Charles Darwin said) if we do, we better be ready to adapt to the predictable consequences of those powerful natural forces.

Proposed

An Artists impression of the Nepean Highway Boulevard

Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre - Draft Structure Plan

Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre - Draft Structure Plan

An Artists impression of Kananook Creek Boulevard

Artists begin painting new murals

THIS year’s Big Picture Fest is underway.

Street artists will adorn Frankston landmarks and laneways with huge murals between 20 March and 26 March.

Big Picture Fest curator Joel Van Moore said “this year feels like such an achievement with a critical mass of walls achieved, which has ongoing effect in the community.”

“The goal personally was to inspire youth and the community as a whole and create a brighter outlook to anyone who visits Frankston. It’s time to celebrate and move into the next chapter of the festival with digital projections by world famous Filip Roca, a night walk and the augmented reality works on year round display. We are also including a gallery exhibition and other technologies that enhance the experience of The Big Picture Fest 2023.”

The festival will be headlined by the annual free Block Party event on 24 March. Bands, performers, and food trucks will make their way to Thompson Lane from 4.30pm to 10pm.

On 24 March, a self-guided night walk will begin from Gallery Lane. The walk will showcase some of the best new artworks, and will conclude at the Block Party event.

For more information on the Big Picture Fest visit discoverfrankston.com

STREET artist Sofles (pictured) will create a mural for Frankston’s Big Picture Fest. Picture: Supplied

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Junior firefighters return to competition

JUNIOR Frankston firefighters competed at the CFA/Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria state championships last weekend, for the first time in nearly 30 years.

A Frankston Fire Brigade junior team has not competed at the event since 1995. The junior team competed at the 2023 State Urban Junior Championship in Mooroopna on 18 and 19 March.

Team coach Melissa Gourley said “the kids kept asking if they could go and we’ve had enough expressions of interest to fill both under 14 and under 16 teams. We’ve got a few aged 16

who will be too old for junior championships next year so this was their big opportunity.”

“They will be competing but more so they are going for the experience. We want to give them an opportunity to have a different type of activity and to be part of the bigger picture of the brigade. They are a brand-new team so we don’t expect them to compete in every event or win everything, but being part of it will be a great experience,” she said.

Gourley said the junior team has inspired senior members of the brigade to compete. A senior team from

Frankston hasn’t competed for more than a decade.

“The brigade is happy for the juniors to be involved. There are a lot of seniors interested in running so this might pave the way for a senior team to return,” she said.

Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria CEO Adam Barnett says that firefighter championships date back to 1873. “The junior championships are a proven training pathway that encourage young CFA volunteer members aged between 11 and 16 years of age to learn many of the skills that volunteer firefighters use every day,” he said.

FRANKSTON junior firefighters Charlie Howard, Kingsford Krieger, Lincoln McDonald, Emily O’Sullivan, Jesse Stevenson, and Noah Howard. Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Man dies after crash

A 90-YEAR-old man has died in hospital after a car crash in Frankston.

The car crash occurred on Beach Street at around 10.20am on 20 February. Police believe the car hit a phone box and three parked cars in a car park before stopping.

Three people were taken to hospital, the driver and two passengers.

One of the passengers, a 90-year-old Frankston man, died in hospital earlier this month. The other passenger was an 89-year-old Frankston woman, and the driver was a 64-year-old man from Seaford.

Police are investigating what caused the fatal crash. Any witnesses can assist by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

P-plater busted

A P-PLATER was allegedly caught driving nearly double the speed limit on Nepean Highway in Frankston last week.

The red Holden Commodore sedan was pulled over (pictured right) in the early hours of 13 March. Police allege the car was driving at a speed of 118 kmph in a 60 zone.

Police allege that the car had bald tyres and no exhaust.

The driver, an 18-year-old from Cranbourne, was charged with traffic offences and ordered to face a Magistrates’ Court. The car was impounded for a month.

Maserati impounded

A MAN was allegedly caught behind the wheel of a Maserati without a license in Frankston North earlier this month.

Police pulled over a 34-year-old man in a Maserati on 10 March. They say he was driving erratically, and refused a breath test.

The Maserati (pictured right), which police say belongs to the driver’s brother, was impounded for a month. The driver will be charged with unlicensed driving and refuse preliminary breath test, police say.

A MASERATI impounded by police in Frankston North. Picture: Supplied

Closed council decisions decrease

THE number of decisions made by Frankston Council behind closed doors has dropped dramatically in the last five years.

A report prepared by Frankston Council officers read that in the first half of the 2022/2023 financial year, 2.84 per cent of council decisions were made behind closed doors. In the 2018/2019 financial year 28 per cent of matters were heard in closed council, the report read.

Frankston Council has come under fire this year for confidentially voting to nominate Long Street Reserve in Langwarrin as its preferred site for a new kindergarten.

Water supplier grant program begins

Donation helps gallery establish walk

A $100,000 DONATION has helped the McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin develop a new walk.

The donation was made by the Belcher family. The walk will be named the “Belcher Family Lake Walk”, commemorating the lives of frequent park visitors Tamie Belcher and Eric Belcher.

The Belcher’s daughter Jenni Alexander said her parents first visited McClelland in the 1980s, and loved walking the grounds. “The combination of art and nature at McClelland were an inspiration to my parents. It really be-

came a favourite place - along with my family, my daughters first came to McClelland as toddlers and we still celebrate many family events here at McClelland with our extended family,” she said. “It gives me great pleasure to see this beautiful new walk created and named in their honour.”

McClelland director Lisa Byrne thanked the family for the donation.

“We are deeply indebted to Jenni Alexander, Leon, Bronya, Brylee and the Belcher family for their generosity in making the Belcher Family Lake Walk a reality,” she said.

“During the first lockdown I received a phone call from Jenni asking to meet. We did so with a morning walk in the park and a coffee in hand. From this small conversation two truly amazing projects will be realised for the benefit of many generations to come. Belcher Family Lake Walk will provide easy, fully accessible access for visitors of all ages to enjoy the unique sculptures and vistas which surround the lake.” Part of the donation will be used to conserve and restore one of Eric Belcher’s favourite sculptures, Phil Price’s Tree of Life.

Book shop launch event

THREE crime fiction authors will attend the opening of QBD Books at Bayside Shopping Centre next month.

QBD will host its grand opening at the Frankston shopping centre on 1 April. Authors JP Pomare, Christian White, and Kerryn Mayne will appear to conduct talks and sign books.

QBD Books national manager Gary Parker-Shirley said “Frankston is well known in Victoria and beyond as a haven of book lovers who have a voracious appetite for new books and author events. It’s for this reason that Frankston has been one of the locations that has been most requested as a new store location.”

“On top of this, with local authors such as Christian, JP and Kerryn in the community, there’s very clearly a thriving literary scene in Melbourne’s south-east,” he said.

APPLICATIONS are open for South East Water’s 2023 community grants.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community groups to claim.

South East Water service delivery general manager Simon Willis said “if your community group is within our service region and needs support for a project, I encourage you to apply now for a grant.”

“Our grants program also aims to support projects for community groups that have been impacted by our services, such as a sewer spill, reduced water quality or water service interruption,” he said. Apply at southeastwater.com.au/ grants

MCCLELLAND Gallery director Lisa Byrne (middle) with Belcher family members Brylee, Jenni Alexander, Bronya, and Leon (L to R). Picture: Supplied

Award for aviation industry pioneer

A TRAILBLAZER in the aviation industry has been named Kingston’s woman of the year for 2023.

Adrianne Fleming was named the Kingston woman of the year earlier this month. She is a board member of both the Regional Aviation Association of Australia and the AMDA Foundation. She has also been involved with notfor-profits such as Women in Aviation Australian Chapter, Australian Women Pilots’ Association, Moorabbin Airport Chamber of Commerce, and Monash Council’s Empowering Monash Women Steering Committee.

The Kingston woman of the year awards were handed out at an International Women’s Day event. The winners in the other categories were Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place co-founder

Aunty Katrina Amon, basketballer Jess McKenna, therapist and educator Michelle Kornberg, and technology professional Harini Karthikeyan.

Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said “these awards highlight the outstanding contribution that women make to Kingston’s industry, community, and society. All the nominees are leaders in their field, who inspire others and who make a difference to our community through their exceptional professional or personal achievements.”

WOMAN of the year award winners

Aunty Katrina Amon, Michelle Kornberg, Adrianne Fleming, and Jess McKenna (L to R) with Kingston mayor Hadi Saab (middle). Picture: Supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY YESTERDAY NINE,

8.30pm

After a freak accident, a struggling singer-songwriter (Himesh Patel) realises that he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles, and uses this to his advantage by performing their music and skyrocketing to fame. Written by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones’s Diary), the film is delightful and witty, with Patel and co-star Lily James relishing their roles. Despite an underdeveloped narrative, Yesterday is nevertheless a nostalgic charmer.

THURSDAY THE DEPARTED

7MATE, 10.30pm

From the very first sequence, his remake of Hong Kong crime-thriller Infernal Affairs takes on an electrifying intensity. Set in Boston “some time ago”, it’s about two ace cops – the undercover Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the highranking Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon, right) – whose contrasting moral fibre has set them on a collision course. Jack Nicholson plays the chief orchestrator of their fate, Irish gang boss Frank Costello.

SUNDAY CLOSE TO ME

ABC TV, 9.25pm

When it comes to death or catastrophic injuries, stairs are recently the modus operandi of choice. After Toni Collette’s thriller The Staircase (the title doesn’t beat around the bush) and Keeley Hawe’s Finding Alice (a couple move into their dream home, only for the stairs to prove deadly), comes this six-part drama. Jo (Connie Nielsen, Gladiator) must piece together the past year of her life after a fall down her home’s stairs wipes her memory. Flashbacks ignite a storm of mystery, and everyone including her husband Rob (Christopher Eccleston) and best friend (Susan Lynch) must watch their step.

THURSDAY GUY MONTGOMERY BY NAME

TEN, 9.30pm

Kiwi stand-up comedian Guy Montgomery has a laidback, kooky outlook on life, making this comedy special the perfect fodder for a just-before-bedtime Thursday evening. Jump aboard his idiosyncratic train of thought for an enchanting ride that could have you questioning

Flmed live at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre, is very easy to digest. A star player

Montgomery takes a lot of his inspiration from

Thursday, March 23

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 London’s Super Tunnel. (R) Part 2 of 2. Charts the grand opening of the Elizabeth Line by Queen Elizabeth II.

9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) Amy wonders who she can trust.

10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Exit. (Premiere, MA15+ads)

12.15 The Eagle. (Malsv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Carlton v Geelong. From the MCG.

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

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.45 Mighty Ships: Edda Freya. (PG, R) Takes a look at the Edda Freya, an offshore construction vessel that repairs and replaces pipelines.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Ma) Paramedics treat a teen footballer.

9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Mad, R) Darryl has been in and out of jail since he was 14.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop:

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

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

Guy Montgomery performs in Guy Montgomery By Name.

Friday, March 24

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

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson views botanical art.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mv) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star.

10.00 Jack Irish. (Malv, R) Barry Tregear calls on Jack for help.

10.55 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final, R) UK-based panel show.

11.55 Traces. (Mal, R)

12.40 Smother. (Mal, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Savage Revenge. (PG) Takes a look at shipwrecks.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Midlands. (R) Rob Bell heads to the Midlands, the heart of England, following the Great Central Railway.

9.25 Viking Empires: The Dark Foreigners. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.40 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets music icon Harry Connick Jr to talk about his career.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 2. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

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

12.00 MOVIE: Three Wise Cousins. (2016, PGa, R) A young Samoan man tries to prove himself. Neil Amituanai.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, March 25

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1950s – 1960s. (PG, R)

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

7.30 The Larkins. (PG) Pop is in denial.

8.20 Under The Vines. (Ml) Daisy announces her plans to have the vineyard represented in the Behind the Vines showcase.

9.05 Grantchester. (PG, R) A vagrant is found dead in the doorway of Leonard’s café, with a book found on him a clue to his identity.

9.50 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 1 of 4.

10.40 Traces. (Madl, R)

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG)

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

9.25 Britain’s Most Luxurious Hotels. (R)

10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+ns) 11.15 Outlander. (MA15+s) 12.20

MOVIE: Sorry We Missed You. (2019, MA15+l, , France, Belgium) Rhys Stone.

2.15 MOVIE: Dallas Buyers Club. (2013, MA15+ds, R) Matthew McConaughey.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Western Bulldogs v St Kilda. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

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

11.00 MOVIE: Se7en. (1995, MA15+av, R)

Two homicide cops investigate a puzzling series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm) A duckling causes vet clinic chaos.

8.30 MOVIE: The Next Three Days. (2010, Mlv, R) A married couple’s lives are turned upside down when the wife is sent to jail for murder. Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Lennie James.

11.10 MOVIE: August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+al, R) A family gathers for a funeral. Meryl Streep.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 Soccer. Welcome Home Series. Match 1. Australia v Ecuador.

10.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

11.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

12.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R)

1.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R)

1.30 The Project. (R)

2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

3.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R)

4.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Peter tackles a record-breaking 381 boxes of stuff.

8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R)

A singer-songwriter realises he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles. Himesh Patel, Lily James.

10.45 MOVIE: The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years. (2016, Ml, R) John Lennon.

12.40 From Hell: Caught On Camera. (Mlv)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R)

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

7.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma) A chess hustler is murdered.

8.30 CSI: Vegas. (Ma) The CSI team searches for a young boy’s mother after he is found hiding in a stranger’s garage.

9.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Scott’s connection to his mother takes a turn when Greg Hutchinson’s jet is shot down over Poland.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

World English News Morning.

5.15 France

24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show.

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

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Late Programs.

1.30 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

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon MOVIE: The Love Lottery. (1954) 1.50 MOVIE: Paint Your Wagon. (1969, PG) 5.00 Rugby Union. Super W. Match 3. Melbourne Rebels v Queensland Reds. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 5. Melbourne Rebels v Queensland Reds. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: The Last Castle. (2001, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

10.30 NCIS. (Mdv, R)

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Bull. (Mv, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.20

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

6.30 Compass: Peacock Mormons.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv)

A reggae rap artist is murdered.

8.30 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mls) Part 2 of 4. David and Jeremy are forced to reconsider the best way to tackle the worsening crisis.

9.25 Close To Me. (Premiere, Mals)

A woman loses her memory.

10.15 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

11.00 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R)

12.05 Smother. (Mal, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R) 3.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGal, R) 11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 2. Replay. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Cup. Individual Apparatus. 5.30 The Interviewer. (R) 5.45

Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. Bettany Hughes explores Azerbaijan.

8.30 Watergate High Crimes In The White House. Documents the Watergate scandal, one of the most notorious political crimes in US history.

10.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race.

2.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour.

Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.

3.30 The Source. (Malv, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

12.00 Football. VFL. Round 1. Richmond v Northern Bullants.

2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 2. Essendon v Gold Coast.

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 Starstruck. (Final) The final six contestants put their skills to the test as they compete for the £50,000 prize.

10.15 Manhunt: The Polish Thief. (Mv, R) A Queensland couple’s home is robbed.

11.15 Born To Kill? The Hillside Stranglers. (MA15+av)

12.15 Mighty Ships. (PG, R)

1.15 Last Chance Learners. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) Weekend Today. Show. (PG) Drive TV.

2.00 Mega Zoo.

3.00 For The Love Of Pets.

4.00 Space Invaders.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Postcards.

6.00 Nine News

7.00 Married At First Sight.

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

9.40 Nine News Late. the latest news and events.

10.10 Australian Crime

Killing Florence. at the murder of Florence Broadhurst.

11.15 The First 48.

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime.

1.00

Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

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

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 China Tonight. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 Tom Gleeson: Joy. (Ml, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time.

1.55 Father Brown. (Final, Mv, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain By Beach: Kent. (PG) Part 3 of 4.

8.30 Race For The Sky: Rise Of The Pioneers. Part 1 of 2. Traces developments in aviation, including the race to develop the first fighter plane.

9.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Never Really Alone. (Ma, R) Stories from King’s College and St George’s.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Infiniti. (MA15+av)

11.50 Beforeigners. (Malnsv, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return, PGal) A driver makes a strange claim.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician. (PGa) Favourites from Britain’s Got Talent compete against some of the very best magic acts from around the world.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Man, R)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders.

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Tuesday, March 28

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Cindy Crawford. (R)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Miracle Birth. A look at France’s first uterus transplant.

9.55 The Science Of Relationships: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) Lily Serna explores how to live a healthier life. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

11.10 Manayek. (Mal)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Mav) Park must treat the man his wife had an affair with and try to find a way to forgive him.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Comedy panel show.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Botched. (Mamn) The doctors perform two radical surgeries, one on a woman with basketball-sized butt implants.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) An energetic puppy could prove too hard to handle for a pair of dancers.

8.40 NCIS. (Mav) The NCIS probes the death of a ride-share driver who was found after a car accident.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A navy deserter comes out of hiding.

2.05 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (Mal, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

12.05 La Unidad. (MA15+v, R)

11.00 Police Custody USA. (Malv)

12.00 MOVIE: Out Of Line. (2001, Mlsv, R) Jennifer Beals.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

11.50 Court Cam: Jodi Arias. (Premiere, Masv)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

Wednesday, March 29

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

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

9.05 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. Hosted by Luke McGregor.

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 The Business. (R)

11.40 Frayed. (MA15+ls, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

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

7.30. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Premiere, M) Survivalists put their skills to the test.

9.30 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. The story behind America’s favourite game, Monopoly: an untold tale of theft, obsession and double-dealing.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Furia. (Premiere, MA15+av) A man moves to a small Norwegian town.

11.55 The Sleepers. (Maln, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 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. (PGadv)

7.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal) Ben Fogle explores Detroit.

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

10.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R) Sketch comedy series.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Filthy Rich. (Mav, 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 Under Investigation: The Third Victim. (Mav) Presented by Liz Hayes.

8.30 To Be Advised.

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

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 See No Evil: Back To Reality. (MA15+av)

11.50 Ordinary Joe. (Mav)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30

Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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.

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

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

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) Velasco takes drastic action to get information as Benson and Carisi put crime boss Oscar Papa on trial.

9.30 Fire Country. (PGa) Bode and his fellow prison inmate firefighters band together with the civilian crew to battle a fire.

10.30 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

A Current Affair. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Schools came first

Tyabb Primary was established over 130 years ago (1895) and still cherishes an oak tree planted at that time; Tyabb Railway Primary School was established in 1907 and continues to utilise an original building as a classroom (“Airport came first” Letters 14/3/23). Being a local newspaper journalist one would assume Fran Henke has checked her facts and it would therefore follow that the airfield operators had great foresight in establishing the airfield long before Orville and Wilbur Wright conducted their first flight.

Furthermore, living some two kilometres from the southern end of the runway is hardly at ”the other end of the strip”.

Ms Henke’s letter was factually incorrect and, given her history as a local journalist, one must questions her motives.

Peter Davis, Tyabb

New-found respect

Last week’s letter from Ms. Henke claims the airport was in existence in Tyabb before any of the four schools (“Airport came first” Letters 14/3/23)

With Tyabb Primary School first opened in 1891 with an enrollment of 17 students, that would require the establishment of the airport at least 12 years before the first aeroplane flew in 1903.

What incredible foresight by Tyabb Airport’s founders!

It really is amazing, and deserves everybody’s respect and fealty.

Seriously, was that an honest error, or part of the post-truth world we live in today?

That one would have made Trump blush.

Sarah Howe, Somerville

Airport overview

The arguments about aerodromes being too close to town’s houses continue unabated and is an ongoing problem Australia-wide (“Airport came first” Letters 14/3/23).

In Toowoomba, as far back as the 1920s, flights have come and gone, including Amy Johnson, who landed at this airfield in 1930. However, for such structures and noise consideration, it’s always been that these vast areas are miles away from suburbia. These days, this aerodrome is used mainly by fly-in and fly-out workers and is home to several flying schools. The detractors of that airfield continued, and yet they knew before they built their houses to the boundary that it was an airport.

In the case of Tyabb airport, the rumbles of discontent also continue. The authorities have deemed the area safe for aircraft at certain times of day and night. And yet some people continue to object even though the airport was there long before they bought houses in Tyabb (“Close airfield” Letters 7/3/23).

There are two reasons I can give about why it stays. One: the airport has been in use for over 50 years while the letter writer has been in Tyabb for 36 years. Secondly, this argument went to VCAT. After much angst, discussions, and research, it has been declared safe, and the Tyabb airport’s obligations are “to use the east-west runway for small aircraft (under 4500 pounds)” and “Permission for small aircraft to

Filed …

I recently found this among throw-outs at the Mount Eliza Secondary College. On closer examination, you will see that someone has a good sense of humour. Something we all need in this day and age.

fly at night”. “Use of the airport for planes and helicopters and limitations around large aircraft movements (over 4500 pounds)” (Peninsula Aero Club website).

No doubt these changes will remain a problem for particular residents. Anne Kruger, Rye

Too many jobs

I understand that many Australians feel we need submarines to stand up to “future enemies”. I also understand that many do not agree with this.

However, what I do not understand is the “joy and excitement” at the prospect of creating thousands of jobs, and skilled ones at that, in Australia.

What is painfully obvious at the moment is that we have far too many jobs with no one to do them. Think of teachers, doctors, nurses aged care workers, restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets (one person serving and about 15 selfservice in my Coles this month}.

Then there is also “joy” at the prospect of training all these new technicians and engineers. I heard a couple of days ago that over half of our engineers are from overseas already. Why don’t we concentrate on training our own engineers, and doctors to keep Australia running efficiently before we rejoice at the prospect of even more jobs with not enough people to do them?

Mary Lane, Mornimgton

Greater minds

Unfortunately for Joe Lenzo (“Set In Constitution” Letters 15/3/23), he could not have written a more compelling argument why “the Voice” should be legislated rather than written into the Constitution. Issues such as this are so significant that they should always remain open to review by greater minds than Joe’s (or indeed mine), both today and in the future. Joe may believe he possesses the wisdom of Solomon (pardon the Christian reference Joe) but he comes across more in the style of the zealot that he is keen to ascribe to others.

John Matthews, Heathmont

‘NoVoice’ explained

I cannot allow the letter from Joe Lenzo to go unchallenged (“Set In Constitution” Letters 15/3/23)

Firstly let me say that I have no objection to there being an acknowledgment within the Preamble or as an addendum to the Constitution that there existed indigenous people in Australia prior to European settlement.

That however cannot be allowed to change the Constitutional system of government and laws that now form the basis of the multiracial, multicultural nation that is modern Australia.

The Voice as outlined by Mr Renzo is naively simplistic and tells us nothing of how it would function, how it would impact on government decisions or relate to national and sovereign issues.

The Voice referendum as proposed is nothing more than feel good virtue signalling and if successful would be the thin edge of the wedge that would result in a third chamber of government based purely on race and with undue influence on government decisions.

The indigenous communities cannot even agree between themselves on the merits of The Voice.

The proponents of The Voice are already pushing for Sovereign recognition. That means ownership!

There already are eleven members of Federal Parliament claiming Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island heritage. If they are unable to speak for their indigenous communities then they surely should not be there.

One cannot deny that there have been past injustices and countless billions of dollars have been spent by various governments in attempts to remedy the situation. Much of those monies have been either misused, misguided or misappropriated by various boards, committees or government authorities.

A successful Voice will be a Trojan Horse for democracy in Australia.

Graeme Burt, Frankston South

The Great Outdoors

My family recently enjoyed a night tenting at the Lightwood Camping Area in Greens Bush. It was wonderful to see other families spending time out in nature, hiking and exploring, away from screens. Some children played in the sandy soil while others discovered the creek without parents hovering over them. Kids thrive in the outdoors where they can roam and create and challenge themselves. As a parent, the saying “prepare the child for the road, not the road for

the child” resonates. As part of this, outdoor play offers kids an opportunity to learn about appropriate risks and gain self-confidence. I encourage all families to spend time in the great outdoors. It’s a joy for all.

Amy Hiller, Kew

AUKUS deal

How satisfying to see the “new” Government has completely endorsed the AUKUS pact and the associated acquisition of nuclear powered submarines.

Seems the “right-wing neoliberal evangelical Pentecostal pseudo-Christian racist Government” that preceded them were on the right track after all. Maybe as the current “left-wing socialist woke Government” is doing some good things, so did their predecessors. But saving us all the promised $275 on our power bills clearly is beyond the incumbents..

Jack Wheeler, Mornington

High rise benefits

I ran for council in the past in Frankston and had a platform to have high-rise redevelopment unit development and gave the reasons that the population of Frankston will increase and council will receive more rate revenue, which will mean fewer rate increases and property values will increase and so will employment opportunities. Frankston has large blocks of land which is much cheaper than inner Melbourne and, as one resident told me, “There had been three auction boards in neighbouring blocks and if given a good price there could have been built something significant built “.

For prices to increase there needs to be demand.

Frankston can grow into a major city with rail connection to the Melbourne CBD and the metro tunnel.

Those who argue that development along the foreshore is bad and cannot be integrated in the planning of Frankston all they have to do is travel to Port Melbourne and it will surprise them what they will find.

Those who oppose development are those, in the main, who have self-interest and are stopping Frankston from moving ahead and modernising of the Frankston business sector and growing business. Russell Morse, Karingal

No end in sight

Just what is going on with the continuous roadworks in the Carrum Downs area?

Currently we have four hot spots: Hall Road between Western Port Highway and McCormacks Road; Hall Road between McCormacks Road and Rowellyn Avenue; the intersection of Hall Road and Frankston/Dandenong Road; and the intersection of Ballarto Road and Lyrebird Drive.

There has been no activity at two of these sites for at least a month. The activity at another ceases at 7pm, which causes chaos on traffic travelling east from 4pm onwards, with traffic backed up to Seaford Road.

Why can’t they completely finish one roadwork site before they commence another?

Phil McDonald, Carrum Downs

Clare Harwood, Mount Eliza

Does Chelsea want a hotel? Feelings run high

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT a meeting convened by the Progress Association 18 months ago it was stated that sly-grog selling had become quite a business in the district, most of the liquor being brought from Mordialloc and Frankston, which were well supplied with hotels.

Supplies were also brought by persons spending the week-end in Chelsea, and made a good profit out of illicit selling on Sundays.

The result had been that Chelsea was known as “the bottle merchants’ paradise.”

At this meeting a committee was formed, with Mr. A. Roberts as secretary, to take steps to suppress the sly-grog evil in the district.

Since the amendment of the Licensing Act in November, it has become possible for Chelsea to have a hotel, and the committee has prepared a petition, which has been signed by a large number of residents, asking that a local option poll be held.

If a majority decides on having a hotel, the workers in the present movement propose to erect a modern hotel of three stories, with accommodation for 30 guests.

The estimated cost of the building is £13,000, the money for which will, it is hoped, be obtained from the sale of shares in a co-operative company, which it is proposed to float, and under whose control the hotel will be.

Shares will be sold only to permanent residents in Chelsea. The promoters have three sites for the hotel under offer. Each of them is within the 20 mile radius, so that the objection, that there will be Sunday trading, is eliminated.

A proposal to build a coffee palace was rejected by the committee, as it was considered that, after the experience of Warrnambool in this direction, it would involve loss.

***

THE Earl of Stradbroke, Grand Master of the United Lodge of Victoria, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, accompanied by a large number of Masonic brethren, visited Frankston yesterday.

The visitors lunched at “The Fernery” and were considerably impressed with the excellence of the appointments and the many evidences of Mr. Bradbury’s enterprise.

***

W.C.T.U. MEETING.

There was a large attendance of ladies at the meeting of the Frankston branch of the W.C.T.U. held at the Methodist Sunday school hall on Wednesday last. Mrs. Goodwin (secretary) reported that it would not be necessary to persevere with opposing petitions as no tenders had been received by the sports club for the liquor booth on Easter Monday.

“The Standard” Thanked.

Congratulatory speeches were made during the course of which “The Standard” was thanked for so readily giving publicity to the Union’s activities.

***

A.N.A. LADIES’ NIGHT.

Next Thursday night the Frankston branch of the A.N.A. will hold a ladies’ night in the “Mechanics’ Hall to take the form of a euchre party and dance.

Last night a meeting of the committee was held to finalise arrangements.

Mr. W. Lind (vice-president) occupied the chair, and the members present were Messrs. D. J Quartermain (secretary), Alex. Wells, W. B. Cunningham, C. Paxman, and W. C. Young.

The secretary reported that good music had been secured.

Mr. Wells promised to provide coffee, sugar and other necessities connected with the supper, which is being supplied by the ladies. Admission will be by silver coin, ladies a basket.

***

THIS week, Mr. W. Macfee took up his position as local manager for Mr. S. M. Hughes, Frankston’s high-class tailor.

The window display in his modern and attractive premises in Wells Street (“Standard” buildings) is well worth inspection, and Mr. Macfee has been provided with a fine range of materials well calculated to suit all castes and fancies.

***

FRANKSTON residents who are familiar with the benefits of massage will learn with satisfaction that an electrically operated massage vibrator has been added to the up-to-date equipment of Mrs. Woods hairdressing saloon in Young Street, opposite the Frankston railway station.

The regular use of the vibrator is calculated to stimulate the scalp circulation. The massage removes dandruff and keeps the head clean, thus removing one of the causes which attacks the normal growth of hair.

Mr. Chas. McLeod, who has given some study to the use of the vibrator, would be pleased to supply details to

anyone contemplating treatment.

***

Ordered To Pay

Jack Skinner, Dan Skinner and Mark Skinner, three brothers residing at Chelsea, answered to their names at the Frankston Court last Monday to show cause why they had not complied with an order of the Court to pay £18/12/- due to M. S. Russell, butcher, of Kew.

At a previous court they had each been fined 10/- for failure to appear.

When Jack Skinner was put into the box his brothers were ordered out of the court.

Jack appealed to the Bench against this procedure, but his objection was not upheld.

Witness stated that he was a bookmaker’s clerk employed by Mr. Soloman, registered bookmaker.

He received 30/- per day when at work, but his engagements did not average more than one day a week.

When his employer had a “winning day” witness received more than 30/-.

He had not backed Sunburst and did not tell Mr. Williams, of Chelsea, that he did.

He attended all the pony meetings, and always had bets on the races.

The chairman suggested that witness offer to pay a certain amount each week.

Witness said he could manage to pay 5/- per week.

Counsel (instructed by Mr. A. Leslie Williams) declined to accept such a small payment, and the Bench made an order for the payment of £1 per week, commencing on 26th March, and failing one part settlement the whole amount to become due, in

default four weeks imprisonment.

Witness: It is impossible for me to pay that amount. ***

DURING the last few weeks hawkers have been accosted by the police when hawking fruit from door to door.

One young man was unable to produce a hawker’s license, and he was told that he must cease hawking.

The plums he was offering were being sold at 1d. a pound, and were appreciated by housewives. They were of excellent quality, having been grown on his father’s orchard at Blackburn.

The matter was brought to the notice of the Minister for Labor (Sir Alexander Peacock), who found that by the Amending Hawkers’ and Peddlers’ Act, passed in 1918, it was necessary for persons hawking fruit grown by themselves to have a license.

Such persons were previously exempt.

As the relations between the producer and the consumer were affected, the matter was taken to the Cabinet, and the Chief Secretary (Mr. Baird) was asked to confer with the Chief Commissioner of Police (Mr. Nicholson).

Members of the force have now been instructed that “no action is to be taken against producers or persons of good repute who hawk fruit without a license.”

It is intended when the opportunity occurs to amend the law. ***

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

DREAMS: THE RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE SHOW

DREAMS: The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tribute show has become a beloved institution in Australia's music scene since its formation in 2006 by Peta Balcombe. Over the past 18 years, the show has risen to become one of the top tribute acts in Melbourne, thanks to its reputation for integrity, respect, and support from industry peers and fans of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac nationwide.

From their first performance at Crown Casino to their appearances at top venues across Melbourne and interstate, Dreams has earned a reputation for presenting the magic and music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks with unmatched authenticity and theatrical flair. The show's trademark look and sound make it a standout among tribute acts, with performances of classic hits from albums like Rumours, Tango in the Night, The Dance, and Stevie Nicks' solo career.

One of the standout features of the Dreams tribute show is the quality of its cast. The show features a team of the most respected, professional, touring musicians in the Melbourne and Australian music scene. Their vocal and character performances bring to life the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks in a way that is as impressive as it is emotional.

In short, a night with Dreams is an outstanding experience that celebrates the music and legacy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. With its unforgettable performances, authentic sound, and engaging theatricality, Dreams: The Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tribute show is a testament to the enduring power of music and its ability to bring people together in celebration and joy. For all the wild hearts out there, Dreams the Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is a must-see.

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This year, Moonah Links is the proud host of the one and only Mornington Peninsula event.

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Old Peninsula crowned premiers, Heatherhill win a thriller

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

OLD Peninsula were crowned premiers on Sunday.

Old Peninsula claimed the crown after a convincing win over Langwarrin. The sides played a two-day match at Peninsula Grammar School last Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, Old Peninsula got the match started by choosing to bat first. They stayed at the crease for nearly the entire day, eventually being bowled out for 186 just before stumps.

A patient 41 from 122 deliveries by Thomas La Brooy steadied things for Old Peninsula when the game looked

like it might be getting away from them. He top scored for his side.

On day two, Old Peninsula got the job done with a stellar bowling performance.

James La Brooy was the star on Sunday. He took 7/33 from 20 overs, helping restrict Langwarrin to a final total of just 88.

Old Peninsula won by 98 runs. They have been excellent all season, and their hard work paid off when they took out the MPCA’s top prize.

PENINSULA

HEATHERHILL defeated Seaford Tigers in a Grand Final thriller last weekend.

The Tigers batted first on day one of the two-day battle. First drop batter Mackenzie Gardner starred - he scored 85 runs from 178 deliveries.

Shortly before stumps, the Tigers were bowled out for 182.

Heatherhill’s run chase was led by opener Matthew Bishop and number three batter Kristian Miller. Bishop scored 55 before being caught out, and Miller scored an unbeaten 75.

Miller nearly ran out of batting partners. Heatherhill lost 4/8 late in the day, but still managed to get over the line.

Heatherhill scored the win, and took out the premiership, with two wickets left to spare.

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OSEBUD have won the MPCA District division premiership after thumping Seaford at Olympic Park.

Rosebud chose to bat first on their home deck on Saturday. All of their batters made good starts, but none of them went on to make big scores. They ended up all out for 176, and would need to bowl well to secure the win.

Seaford batted on Sunday, and had a miserable time. Wickets fell freely throughout the afternoon, and Seaford were eventually bowled out for just 88.

Patrick Nagel posted a five-wicket haul. He received plenty of help from fellow bowler Jarrod Hicks, who took 4/19.

IT took Balnarring a little more than 30 overs to wrap up a win over Mt Martha in last weekend’s MPCA Sub District division Grand Final.

Mt Martha batted first in the season decider. They struggled badly, only managing to score 102 runs before being bowled out.

Patrick Nickeas was the pick of the bowlers for Balnarring. He took 4/19. Balnarring made short work of their target. They chased it down in 31 overs with eight wickets left to spare.

Opener Luke Hewitt scored an unbeaten 47 to help his side claim premiership glory.

'The National' to host season ending competition

GOLF

THE last weekend in March will be a massive finish to the Australasian Tour season of golf at The National in Cape Schanck.

A spot in the ‘Open Championship’ field for 2023 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, and three playing places on the DP World Tour for 2023-24 season go on the line at The National as the domestic golf season reaches its climax. Months of toil and travel will come to fruition when the Moonah course hosts the season-ending tournament on

the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia.

A season spanning 16 tournaments that began in mid-October, 2022, will close and the Order of Merit will be decided.

It is a pivotal point for many of the 110 players in the field for the $200,000 tournament, because at stake are some big opportunities.

The winner of the Order Of Merit –currently led by Victorian star David Micheluzzi – will earn a place in the field at Royal Liverpool for the fabled

Open Championship in July.

But this is but one of the playing opportunities that will be decided on the peninsula. The top three finishers in the Order of Merit will receive playing rights for the DP World Tour in the 2023-24 season, giving them starts on what used to be known as the European Tour. These are the main carrots with many other opportunities that basically see any player in the top 20 or so gain some type of benefit, such as a spot at final stage of the Korn Ferry or DPWT qualifying schools.

Currently Micheluzzi, who has won two tournaments in a breakout summer, leads from Canberra’s Brendan Jones and Victorian Andrew Martin.

Aside from the top three in the Order of Merit getting DP World Tour (European) cards, the next three in order receive an exemption into the final stage of DP World Tour qualifying school, and the next seven players get into the second stage of Q-school. The top five overall receive an entry to the final stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q-school in the United States, and the players

ranked sixth to fifteenth are into the second stage of Q-school for that tour, which serves as the gateway to the lucrative PGA Tour in America.

“This might be the end of a long season for the players,” said Dastey.

“But it’s absolutely huge for many of them and we have no doubt that it’s going to bring the best out of them. To put that kind of contest on to a world class golf course like the Moonah at The National, it showcases our sport at a very high level.”

Thriller: Heatherhill took out the Grand Final in a thriller against Seaford Tigers.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Baxter back, Delaney departs

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

LIAM Baxter’s sudden return to Baxter and Donn Delaney’s unexpected departure as Peninsula Strikers joint senior coach were the main talking points leading into last week’s opening of the State League season.

Baxter was Frankston Pines’ top scorer last season but switched to Baxter Park in September then a few weeks later started training with Beaumaris eventually joining the Bayside outfit.

Their relationship ended abruptly early last week and Baxter celebrated his second arrival at the local club by scoring in its 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Baxter Park on Saturday.

The final scoreline was a good result for Chelsea given its opponent’s promotion ambitions.

“I was really proud of our boys,”

Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said.

“We had just three players who had played more than 20 senior games so to come away with a point was a huge effort from such a young squad.”

South African striker Dylan Murchie who switched from Pines to Baxter in the off-season has been caught up in a visa issue after going for a holiday in his native country with no news of when he will return to Melbourne.

Meanwhile Delaney’s resignation was a shock as Strikers had given no indication of an imminent change.

The official reason for his departure is increased work commitments.

He only held the senior reins for one season and his win percentage of 55 per cent ranks him as the third most successful coach in the club’s history behind George Hughes and Russell Black.

In State 1 Mornington lost 1-0 at home to South Springvale on Friday night.

The Seagulls paid dearly for poor marking from a set piece in the 59th minute with a looping header from South Springvale captain Thomas Simos sealing their fate.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers and Skye United drew 1-1 at Centenary Park on Saturday.

It was a frustrating day for the home side as it missed some great chances.

Strikers led early after Skye couldn’t clear a Cooper Andrews cross and Jamie Davidson poked the ball home.

Andrews and Cass Delaney should have increased Strikers’ lead but in the 72nd minute the ball was allowed to bounce inside the area and Skye’s Leo McLeod headed it over advancing Strikers keeper Ben Caballero for the equaliser.

From the restart Strikers strung together a series of passes and Riley Anderton would have restored their lead if not for an excellent save by Skye custodian Jonathan Crook.

In the 90th minute McLeod was sent off after receiving a second yellow card and will miss this weekend’s clash with Pines.

At Monterey Reserve on Saturday Pines and Mazenod drew 1-1.

Pines’ head coach Trevor Johnston was forced to rejig his line-up as Ryan Ratcliffe had not trained throughout the week, Anish Khem had played a few hours earlier in a Fijian community tournament, Christian Malgioglio failed a pre-match fitness test and Jai Power had done a backflip and returned to Strikers.

Johnston used Massimo Torre and Deniz Karabadjak as a new central defensive pairing with Tom Hawkins at right back and Keegan Grealy on the left.

Pines’ Colby Jones was the more active of the two keepers but the home side went 1-0 up after Aaran Currie

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was able to body his opponent and turn before finishing superbly just before half-time.

Mazenod’s second-half equaliser had an element of luck attached.

Jones did superbly to spread and block substitute Kaspar Fry’s pointblank shot but the ball ricocheted a couple of times falling to Fry again and he made no mistake.

Pines’ midfielder Ahmad Jawadi became increasingly frustrated in the second half and a reckless challenge in the 81st minute earned him a second caution and a send-off.

In State 4 Somerville Eagles defeated FC Noble Hurricanes 2-0 at Civic Reserve on Saturday night.

In the 4th minute Hurricanes keeper Michael Papagiannakis fumbled and the ball spilled into the path of Tom Simmons who squared it to Ronnie Krishnan to tap into an empty net.

A Conor McFall corner in the 55th minute found Connor Carson free at the back post and his header sealed the deal.

In State 5 Mount Eliza announced

its arrival in State League ranks with a 2-1 away win over Seaford United last weekend.

Given the upheaval at the Emil Madsen Reserve tenant leading up to this clash it was a remarkable result.

“During the week I lost an assistant coach in Amir Osmancevic due to personal reasons, our senior goalkeeper Sam Green decided he didn’t want to be part of the club four days before round 1 and some other players had their work commitments reduce their availability for the season so we really had to reshuffle things across two training sessions,” senior coach Bryce Ruthven said.

Jake Hill took over from Green and after playing in the reserves match did a fine job.

Tyler White put Mount Eliza ahead in the 29th minute but a minute into the second half Josh Vega’s fine strike made it 1-1.

The winner came in the 78th minute with substitutes Jamie Powell and Matt Sestanovich combining for the latter to head past Seaford keeper

Hayden Hicks.

Mount Martha opened its season in style with a 3-0 home win over Bunyip District on Saturday.

Mitch Hawkins’ low shot from the left of the area made it 1-0 in the 17th minute and he doubled the lead in the 71st minute after a great run down the right by Josh McMillan who squared the ball to Hawkins.

McMillan’s through ball led to Corey Riddle’s 88th minute strike to round off the scoreline.

It was a convincing display in which Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott was not called on to make a save.

Mentone was another local State 5 side to start the season on a positive note with a 2-1 away win over Barton United last weekend.

The visitors dominated the first half creating numerous chances but at halftime only had Tyler Pollard’s 30th minute strike to show for their efforts.

A superb shot in the 89th minute by Masih Yaghoubi made it 1-1 but Marcus Spivey attacked a great cross from Joe Dunbar in injury time and the ball broke to Pollard who calmly stroked it home for the winner.

In other local results Langwarrin drew 3-3 with Brunswick City in their NPL2 clash while Rosebud beat Pakenham United 2-0 despite goalkeeper Colin McCormack being sent off early in the match.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 24 March, 8.15pm: Pascoe Vale v Langwarrin, CB Smith Reserve

Friday 24 March, 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Skye Utd, Monterey Reserve

White Star Dandenong v Somerville Eagles, Greaves Reserve Pakenham Utd v Seaford Utd, IYU Reserve

Saturday 25 March, 3pm: Casey Comets v Mornington, Comets Stadium

Peninsula Strikers v Mooroolbark, Centenary Park

Baxter v Sandringham, Baxter Park

Endeavour Utd v Chelsea, Reema Reserve

Mount Eliza v Aspendale, Emil Madsen Reserve

Mentone v Rosebud, Mentone Grammar

Hampton Park Utd v Mount Martha, KM Reedy

Surprise move: Donn Delaney and Peninsula Strikers caught fans unawares when it was announced last week that the Irishman had resigned as joint senior coach. Picture: Paul Seeley, The Man In The Stands

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