Frankston Times 24 January 2023

Beach books

Work underway on long awaited Ballarto Road upgrade

and Lyrebird Drive.

UPGRADE works on Ballarto Road are finally ramping up.

The former Liberal federal government committed $30 million to the project way back in February of 2019. At the start of 2022 the state government confirmed it would proceed with the upgrade of the Carrum Downs road, and allocated a further $6.5 million in taxpayer funding towards it. Early works began last year. This Monday, 23 January, major works began at the intersection of Ballarto Road

The project will see the intersections of Ballarto Road and Lyrebird Drive, Greenwood Drive, McCormicks Road, and Potts Road upgraded. It is expected to be finished by mid-2024.

The Vic Roads website has confirmed that work at Lyrebird Drive is underway. “We’re commencing works to upgrade the Ballarto Road and Lyrebird Drive intersection. As part of the first phase of works we will be removing up to 85 trees and shrubs - any trees with hollows will be placed within the bushland to support local wildlife,” Vic Roads said.

Vic Roads also says that it will be “installing temporary fencing along the bushland to protect animals including swamp skinks from entering the roadside - artificial refuges will also be placed between the temporary fencing and Ballarto Road to safely capture any swamp skinks so that they can be released back into their habitat behind the temporary fencing, [and] commencing road widening works along the southern side of Ballarto Road.” The first phase of works will run until April.

During this batch of works motorists can expect a temporary lane closure and reduced speeds. Two bus stops will

also close temporarily.

Dunkley MP Peta Murphy has welcomed the commencement of works.

“Ever since I was first elected in May 2019 I’ve been pushing for the promised improvements to dangerous Ballarto Road intersections to be delivered,” she said. “I’m so pleased that construction on these critical upgrades have now started. The community rightly wants action, not just promises - and our government, working constructively with the state government, will deliver for our community.”

The next batch of works at the intersection will see Lyrebird Drive closed

at Ballarto Road between mid-April and mid-July. Crews will widen the road, install slip lanes, and put up traffic lights during this time.

A right turn ban out of Dion Drive was considered while the project was being developed, but has not been implemented.

As part of the Western Port Highway upgrade, the roundabout at Western Port Highway and Ballarto Road was replaced with traffic lights last year.

For more information on the Ballarto Road upgrade visit vicroads.vic.gov. au/planning-and-projects/melbourneroad-projects/ballarto-road-upgrade

Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au

VINNIE and Flynn (pictured left) enjoying some books from the pop-up library near Frankston Beach. See story page 5. Picture: Supplied

Australia Day celebration at mosque

THE Baitul Salam mosque in Langwarrin will host an Australia Day celebration this Sunday, one of its first major events since a shocking break-in last year.

On 21 June last year, the mosque sustained major damage after a breakin. Police later charged eight people in relation to the incident.

On 29 January, hundreds are expected to attend an Australia Day celebration at the Langwarrin mosque. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Victoria spokesperson Aziz Bhatti said “the Baitul Salam mosque of the Ahmadi-

yya Muslim Community Victoria has been organising Australia Day Dinners since 2008 and it has become our community’s tradition which involves almost every member of the community - be it men, women, children, young and old.”

“This is an event that every member of our community loves to be part of. They put huge efforts to clean the mosque, mow the lawns, decorate the mosque with Australia flags and night lights, set poles to raise Australian flags, and kids prepare the national anthem and songs dedicated to Aus-

tralia,” he said. “Then there are community awards and also one or two special efforts awards to the local or state organisations who performed excellently during the year. During the 2019 Victorian bushfires this award was given to Victoria Fire Brigade and during the Covid outbreak this award was given to Peninsula Health for their outstanding contributions to the local community. This award includes $5,000 to $10,000 prize money too.”

For inquiries contact ahmadiyya.victoria@gmail.com

ATTENDEES at the Baitul Salam mosque’s 2019 Australia Day event. Picture: Supplied

Police warn jet ski riders to behave

A TEENAGER has been charged with allegedly driving a jet ski dangerously within metres of a boat at Safety Beach.

Two police boats responded to reports that a rider on a jet ski had travelled close to a stationary boat at around 3.40pm on 16 January. The occupants on the boat were allegedly sprayed with water before the jet ski rider drove off.

Uniformed officers from Dromana later identified the alleged offender at the beach. Police say the 16-year-old boy will be charged with dangerous operation, exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel and fail to maintain safety equipment. He had only recently obtained a marine license.

Victoria Police water police squad acting sergeant Michael Greenwood has warned jet ski riders that dangerous behaviour in the water will be punished. “We won’t tolerate dangerous behaviour on jet skis,” he said. “The bay is a shared space – be mindful of others when using it.

“If you engage in this type of behaviour, remember our strike teams are not far away. You will be caught up with.”

Frankston and Carrum Downs police officers visited Frankston Pier last week for Operation Summersafe. Police used an ATV to keep an eye on beachgoers.

The Times has also been told that dangerous jet ski behaviour has been seen at Patterson River this summer.

Brodie Cowburn

JET skis at Safety Beach on a hot day. Picture: Gary Sissons

Woman dies in three vehicle crash

A WOMAN died in a three-vehicle crash in Somerville last week.

The crash occurred at around 3.30pm on Frankston-Flinders Road, 16 January. Two cars and a truck were involved.

One of the cars crashed into a tree. The driver, a woman aged in her 70s,

died at the scene.

The driver of the truck was taken to hospital for observation. There were no other injuries recorded.

The truck driver has assisted police with their inquiries.

The death is the first recorded by the

TAC on a road in the Mornington Peninsula municipality this year.

Anyone who witnessed the collision can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au.

Petrol thieves wanted

TWO people are wanted over a petrol theft in Seaford.

Police allege that a man and woman filled a black Mazda CX5 with $80 worth of petrol at a Seaford service station, then drove away. The car had stolen number plates, police say.

Images of two people police wish to

speak to about the theft have been released. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 to assist with the investigation.

TWO people wanted over a petrol theft. Pictures: Supplied

Don’t travel to bushland on Extreme Fire Danger Rating days.

If you plan to travel through Victoria during fire season, it’s important to check the Fire Danger Rating every day. If the rating is Extreme or Catastrophic, avoid travelling to high risk bush or grassfire areas. It’s safer to travel to cities or towns for the day.

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Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

THE aftermath of a fatal crash in Somerville last week. Picture: Gary Sissons

A SMALL library has been set up near Frankston Beach.

The library, at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, will make it easier for readers to grab a book and walk down to the beach to read in the sun.

Keen Frankston reader Ashlee says the new library is “a wonderful addition to our beach trips. It’s so easy to borrow and the range of titles is fantastic.”

“A stop at the Beach Library will become a part of our beach days now,” she said.

The Beach Library is open at the Frankston Visitor Centre from 10am to 4pm daily. Visit library.frankston. vic.gov.au/Home for more information.

ASHLEE takes a library book to the beach. Picture: Supplied

Grant helps players progress

MORNINGTON Croquet Club has successfully secured $750 travel grants from Sport and Recreation Victoria to help pay travel costs for two of its rising stars.

John Carr and Janine Sisson, pictured above, have the ability “to make steady progress to state and national level competition”, club secretary Lynn Loutit said.

“They started as beginners - Carr in 2019 and Sisson 2021 - and so are not of long standing, particularly when we take COVID into consideration.

“Both have been playing in shield competitions for Mornington and in the South East Metro Croquet Association competition.

“They are very keen, entering as many competitions as they can, and have had a string of wins or runners-up places in regional competitions.”

Loutit said Carr and Sisson wanted to compete

state and national levels but were concerned with traveling costs and accommodation.

The grant had enabled Sisson to compete in the Australian Golf Croquet Women's Singles event in Adelaide last September, which led to her being invited to compete in selectors invitational events at the Victorian Croquet Association headquarters at Cairnlea, where she was runner-up in the Victorian singles handicap event.

Carr was using his grant to gain experience in regional competitions and state level competition at Cairnlea and had won the Victorian Singles Handicap title.

”They are both now entered into the Victorian Singles Open. The travel grants program has helped both Mornington croquet players in their sporting aspirations,” Loutit said.

Young life savers compete for title

MENTONE life savers emerged among the best from a field of 850 at the first life savers carnival for 2023.

Cosy Corner in Torquay hosted the first carnival of the year on 6 January. Teams from Chelsea Longbeach Surf Life Saving Club, Mentone LSC, Mordialloc LSC, Mornington LSC, Mount Martha LSC, and Point Leo SLSC competed. Mentone Life Saving Club were the best performers among clubs from the Kingston and Mornington Peninsula areas. The Mentone team placed fourth overall.

Life Saving Victoria senior manager aquatic sport, Chris Schleusener, said the carnival was a success. “The annual Cosy Corner carnival has

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become our biggest junior event on the sporting calendar outside of state championships and attracted competitors from 20 clubs across the state in 2023,” he said.

“Our juniors tested themselves in slightly choppy conditions, which is great practice at skills such as surf swimming, board paddling and wading, which will come in handy when they become patrolling lifesavers someday. We look forward to returning to the Surf Coast on 15 January, when we host the second senior carnival for the season at Anglesea SLSC, which will showcase water, beach and rescue and resuscitation events, and a Victorian Surf Rowers League at nearby Fairhaven SLSC on the same day.”

leads the pack in an under 10s race. Picture: Supplied

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Salvation Army brings Community Wills Day to Carrum Downs

Many of us do not realise the importance of having a professional Will prepared. The Salvation Army is encouraging members of Carrum Downs and surrounding suburbs to take advantage of a very special opportunity to have a Will prepared for just $100, or $150 for a couple, at its Community Wills Day which will take place on Thursday 27th of February at The Salvation Army Carrum Downs Corps.

Shesh Panneerselvam, who manages the Wills and Bequests program for The Salvation Army in Carrum Downs, said “we are working in partnership with local solicitors Benjamin Reilly and Mia Zitzlaff who are generously making themselves available to offer this service to the Carrum Downs and Mornington community.

“Attending our Wills Day is a very cost effective way to ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. People must register to attend, and I would encourage those who are interested to get in early because our Wills Day are very popular and always sell out in advance.

“While there is no obligation, we would like to encourage attendees to consider leaving a gift to The Salvation Army in their Will to enable us to continue to provide our live changing services into the future. After looking after family members, leaving even a percentage of your estate to the Salvos can create a lasting legacy that will benefit many.”

To make an online booking and for further details, go to salvationarmy.org.au/ willsday or phone 1800 337 082.

The Salvation Army supports vulnerable members of our community in Victoria, including people from the Mornington area, experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, isolation, anxiety and other complex issues.

Cycling offers a road to recovery for Julie

Liz Bell liz@baysidenews.com.au

FIVE years ago, Julie Hooper’s life changed in a split second, as her body was crushed by a sweeper truck that had rolled out of control.

In a coma for two weeks, Hooper woke to doctors telling her she was lucky to be alive, but that with a snapped collar bone, broken ribs and vertebrae, some brain damage plus a pelvis smashed in six places, the then 45-year-old had a long journey of recovery ahead of her.

Now, at the age of 50, Hooper has just won the road race and the time trial in the recent Women’s National Paralympics C5 Challenge, amazing medical staff, her family and mostly herself.

Hooper basically had to learn to walk again after her accident, but was so determined to get her strength and fitness back that she returned to her childhood sport of cycling.

She still has no sensation in her right leg, and thus rides competitively in the C4-5 sections, which includes riders whose coordination is affected to a low level on one side or in the legs, moderately in one leg or the absence of limbs. Showing true grit and battling constant pain and roadrelated PTSD. Hooper is determined to keep pursuing sporting success, and is currently in training for the Virtus Oceania Asia Games 2023 in March in Brisbane, where she will compete against elite athletes from all over the world.

Because of nerve damage, Hopper has to have her right leg clamped to the bike, and has twice-weekly physiotherapy sessions to keep her body working properly, as well as sessions with a strength and conditioning coach five times a week to try to get the wasted muscles working again.

Abut, as far as Hooper sees it, she had two choices after the accident –either wallow on the sofa in pain, or endure the pain, try to have fun and enjoy life.

After moving from a unit in Frankston to a larger property in Tyabb to complete her recovery, Hooper

said the Mornington Peninsula community had been supportive and “amazing” during her long recovery, with people “going out of their way” to help.

“I’ve been so lucky, Mornington Mitsubishi, who I bought my car off, have really looked after me and all

the businesses and people I’ve dealt with to get my bike gear and all my special needs have been great, so supportive,” she said.

“I just wanted the chance to say a big thank you to them all.”

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Geared up for victory: Julie Hooper pictured with supporter Jamie Neeamuthkhan, general manager at Mornington Mitsubishi.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Prize boost for pro golfers heading to Rosebud

THE stakes have grown higher for Australia’s top golfers who will gather at Rosebud Country Club this week for the start of the Webex Players Series, a collaboration of the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and the WPGA Tour.

The PGA and the WPGA announced this week that the prize pool for the innovative, mixed-gender professional golf tournament has been increased to $250,000, an increase of $50,000.

All four Players Series events to be played over the rest of summer – at Rosebud, Cobram Barooga, Bonnie Doon in Sydney and Cypress Lakes in the Hunter Valley – are now worth $250,000, with the total pool hitting $1 million for the first time.

The Rosebud leg of the series, TPS Victoria, tees off on Thursday morning and runs until

You can watch all the action unfold from the best seats in the house at the Webex Players Club, overlooking the 18th green and featuring a resident DJ, and food and drinks package. Head to ticketek.com.au to book.

The Players Series was initiated in January, 2021 by the PGA Tour of Australasia and WPGA Tour Australasia with a primary goal of providing playing opportunities and pathways for the next general of Australian professionals, complementing the existing tours. The first event was played at Rosebud Country Club in that year, and was a clear success, leading to an expansion of the concept from two to four events in 2022.

Men and women play at the same venue and for the same prize in the Players Series events, and amateur golfers including juniors have the opportunity to rub shoulders with the professionals during their own separate weekend competition.

Queenslander Jake McLeod and Victorian Matt Griffin will be joined by 2022-23 season winners such as Deyen Lawson, Tom Power Horan, David Micheluzzi, Andrew Martin and Aaron Wilkin, along with dual Vic Open champion Dimi Papadatos, Japan Tour star Anthony Quayle and defending champion Todd Sinnott.

The women’s entries are headed by the legendary seven-time major winner Karrie Webb and LPGA player Steph Kyriacou from Sydney. “It’s hard to imagine exactly where I’d be right now without that win at Bonville

a couple of years ago,” said Kyriacou, who is already ranked third among Australian women.

“Playing professional events as an amateur was crucial in my development and I’m sure we’ll see a few girls step up and make names for themselves during the season.”

Kyriacou exploded on to the professional stage after winning the WPGA’s Bonville event in 2020, travelling to play on the Ladies European Tour, winning rookie of the year honours on that tour, before qualifying to play the 2022 season on the LPGA Tour in America.

The players in Rosebud this week will use a composite of holes from both the North and South courses, part of the incredible cluster of magnificent golf courses on the Mornington Peninsula.

Entry is free and the tournament will be televised live by Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.

Photos supplied: L-R: Stephanie Kyriacou, David Micheluzzi

Sunday. It is the third consecutive year that one of Australia’s finest golf courses hosts at TPS event.

SATURDAY

NCIS: LOS ANGELES

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This long-running spin-off of NCIS continues to bring the drama as our federal agents apprehend criminals who pose a threat to national security. In “Flesh and Blood”, guest star Pamela Reed (Parks and Recreation) plays Deeks’ mother Roberta, who comes to town to meet Rosa (Natalia Del Riego), the teenage foster daughter of Kensi (Daniela Ruah, right) and Deeks. But is it too much for Rosa, a young woman adjusting to life in an unfamiliar country?

Thursday, January 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6am Morning Programs. 10.15 News. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 How Australia Got Its Mojo. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Australia’s Best Competition Competition. (Ml, R) 2.10 Australian Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.25 Heywire. (R) 4.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 4.30 Nick Cave And Warren Ellis At Hanging Rock. (PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 5.55 The Drum: January 26 Special.

6.00 Bamay. 6.35 Niminjarra. (R) 6.50 Songlines. (R) 7.25 Struggling Songlines. (PGa) 7.55 The Song Keepers. (R) 9.25 10 Years Of NITV News. (R) 10.25 Occupation: Native. (R) 11.30 NITV News Special: Day 26 2023. 12.00 Sunset Ceremony. (R) 2.00 Such Was Life. (Premiere) 2.25 Ain’t Many Like Lennie. (R) 2.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (R) 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 Mastermind Aust. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The BBQ. (2018, PGal, R) 2.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 11. Women’s singles semi-final. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.

Jonathan LaPaglia hosts Australian Survivor

Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. Women’s

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) Mackenzie and Gabe start a new chapter. 7.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 2. 10.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mal, R)

MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019, l, R, Australia) A woman searches for her mother. Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens.

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Dog Patrol. (PGa) A dog team pursues a fleeing driver.

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(R) ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Along Came Polly. (2004, M) 9.15 MOVIE: Identity Thief. (2013, MA15+) 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight Married To Medicine Los Angeles. 1.00 Late Programs.

SBS World News. 10 PEACH (11) 7MATE (73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. Noon Sunset Ceremony. 2.00 MOVIE: Putuparri And The Rainmakers. (2015, PG) 3.45 Ningla A-Na. 5.00 Ganbu Gulin: One Mob. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 Going Places. 7.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding. (2019) 9.20 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky. 10.20 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 1.20am Late Programs.

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celebration of Australia. 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Explore. 2.10 Antiques Roadshow. 2.40 MOVIE: Silver Bears. (1978, PG) 5.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 London Kills. Midnight Late Programs. 10 BOLD (12)

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6.00 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Irish Pickers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Demolition NZ. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v Pakistan. Game 2. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

NITV News Special: Day 26 2023. Hosted by Natalie Ahmat. 9GO! (93) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.00 The Big Boss. (1971, M, Cantonese) Noon Drunken Master II. (1994, M, Cantonese) 1.55 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 4.05 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 6.15 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 9.30 Bleeding Steel. (2017, MA15+, Cantonese) 11.30 Late Programs.

Friday, January 27

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Les Misérables. (Ma, R) 1.55 The Big Blue. (R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R)

3.15 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Croatia. Part 2 of 3.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. Thursday discovers that Endeavour’s problems are greater than anybody could have suspected.

10.00 Miniseries: The Accident. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.50 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events.

11.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

Presented by Michael Parkinson.

11.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Craft It Yourself. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (M) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 The Great House Revival. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 3.35 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Spring. Part 1 of 4.

8.30 Inside Central Station: T4 Line. (PG, R) It is almost Christmas and the staff are working around the clock to keep trains on track and on schedule.

9.25 Undeniable: The Truth To Remember. Hosted by Julianna Margulies.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.45 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. (2013, PGdlsv, R) Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, Steve Buscemi. 2.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) In a post-apocalyptic future, a lone man fights his way across the US to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis.

1.10 The Good Doctor. (Mad, R) Shaun and the team take some big risks when they treat a patient with a mysterious and undiagnosed illness.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head-to-head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review. 11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 12. Men’s singles semi-final.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. Men’s singles semi-final.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R)

A burst pipe plunges the ED into chaos.

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) Abby and Daniel represent a trans teen.

1.00 Our State On A Plate. (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)

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6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 The Baron. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Big Job. (1965) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery. 8.30 MOVIE: Rob Roy. (1995, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGv, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. Hamish Macdonald, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Julie Goodwin take a look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham is joined by Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Fraser, Russell T Davies and Oti Mabuse.

9.30 Jimeoin: Ramble On. (Mls, R) Stand-up comedy performance by Irish comedian Jimeoin featuring his clever and quirky observations on everyday suburban life in his trademark devil-may-care style.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Rich Kids Go Skint. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 MOVIE: Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Madagascar. (2005, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, M) 11.35 Alphas. 12.30am In Ice Cold Blood. 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Full House. 3.00

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Angeles. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Sister Hilda and Dr Turner support a father. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when the annual Midsomer Scarecrow Festival takes a grisly turn. 10.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Cassie and Sunny interview the suspects. 10.50 A Life In Ten Pictures: Muhammad Ali. (PG, R) Explores the life of Muhammad Ali. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Hubble. (PG, R) 4.35 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

SBS World News.

Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: Crossing The Emerald Isle. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4.

The Queen At War. (PGa, R) Takes a look at the impact Queen Elizabeth II’s experiences during World War II had on her development.

9.30 Britain By Beach. (PGn, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Conquering The Wall. (Ma, R) 11.15 The Responder. (Madl, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Expressway Stakes Raceday, Summer at the Valley and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 MOVIE: Grown Ups. (2010, PGls, R) After their high-school basketball coach passes away, five former friends reunite for his funeral. Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock. 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger and the team head to Winton, Queensland, along the way taking a look at the Waltzing Matilda legend. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Arty. (R) Artists complete art projects to encourage kids of all ages to get creative. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey: Symi And Alimia. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R) 2.00 Explore. (R) 2.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PGl, R) 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl, R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 Planet Shapers. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Beyond The Fire: Resilience. (PGa) 1.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) 1.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 2.30 Planet Shapers. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News. 6.30 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Follows a diverse group of singles seeking love.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by James Bracey. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Women’s singles final. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Sharpe offers help to a reluctant Mina. 1.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) A divorcée needs help. 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Hands. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are feeling the pressure. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares a taco party. 7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav) The NCIS team investigates when a woman is seen fleeing the scene of her husband’s murder. 8.30 FBI: International. (Masv) The Fly Team heads to the Czech Republic in pursuit of the co-founder of an illegal adults-only website when his business partner is murdered in Prague. Kellett struggles with her personal relationships.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Two bodies are found in a forest.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Tuesday, January 31

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s

A Critic. (PG, R) 11.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 1.45 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Better Date Than Never. (PG) 8.30 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Following The Rain. Part 2 of 3.

9.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Julia Zemiro. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4. 10.20 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 The Business. (R) 11.50 Four Corners. (R) 12.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Miniseries: The Accident. (Mal, R) 1.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Craft It Yourself. (PG) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (M) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Brooke Shields. (PG) Brooke Shields explores her roots.

8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: Yearning To Breathe Free. (M) Part 2 of 3. Americans are united in their disapproval of Nazi brutality but remain divided over what to do.

11.00 SBS World News Late.

11.30 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+lv)

12.35 Unit One. (MA15+al, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGal, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PGls) With thousands auditioning, only 43 golden tickets remain for a pass to the next round.

9.15 Quantum Leap. (Premiere, Mav) A new team restarts the Quantum Leap project only to have one of their own take an unauthorised leap.

11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R) Part 1 of 2.

12.15 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The next two couples walk down the aisle.

9.05 MOVIE: The Castle. (1997, Ml, R) A family’s life is disrupted.

Michael Caton, Sophie Lee.

10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 La Brea. (Mv, R)

12.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 1.00 The Garden Gurus Best Of.

1.20 He Said/She Said. (Ma) 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.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Iliza Shlesinger.

7.30 Australian Survivor. The castaways will stop at nothing to make it through another night.

9.15 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade to find the head of the drug ring responsible for Fornell’s daughter’s overdose comes to a climax. The team is finally let in on a case by Gibbs and Vance that has dangerous implications.

11.15 The Project. (R) Special guest is Iliza Shlesinger.

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

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

SBS World News Late.

11.05

Cargo. (Premiere, MA15+v)

Thin Blue Line. (MA15+al, R)

Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK

English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

The World Tonight.

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Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Sands Of The Desert. (1960) 4.30 Secrets Of The National Trust. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

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Morning Programs. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Irish Pickers. 2.00 Boy To Man. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Demolition NZ. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGls) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 9.05 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Return, M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear. 10.05 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 11.15 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Malv, R)

MOVIE: Pimped. (2018, MA15+lv, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

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Noon Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship. Diriyah e-Prix. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Jaws. (1975, M)

10.00 MOVIE: RoboCop. (1987, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 6am

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6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.45 Entertainment Tonight. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

Australian Survivor. Following a heated reward challenge, a secret night mission cause one tribe to question one of their own.

CBS Mornings.

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Thankful for care

THREE months ago my life hit rock bottom, literally, when a set of steps collapsed and I went through them.

Today, I am back on my feet and beginning to regain my life and the reason for this is the quality of our public health system generally, and Frankston Hospital in particular.

Every day we read about problems in our health system. How it is struggling to cope with unprecedented demand. This is certainly true, but for every case we read about there are hundreds or even thousands of cases where the system not only delivers, but delivers in spades.

In my case it began with paramedics who were able to make me comfortable and get me to the emergency department. It continued during my hospital stay with regular visits by specialists and the ongoing care and kindness of the nursing staff. Numerous medical tests, all administered with great care, kindness and professionalism aided my diagnosis and treatment.

Since being discharged that professionalism has continued through the outpatients department where I have been encouraged by registrars, trainees and consultant surgeons and supported by nursing Staff, and staff in x-ray and prosthetics.

Yes it is true that orthopaedics is busy and there are often delays, but the wait is worth it when you eventually get to walk out of the clinic without plaster or a brace enabling you to return to work or just live life.

I feel that Australians are lucky to have a health system we can be proud of. Sure, I would like governments to put more money into the system, but then I would also like to eliminate poverty and inequality.

Be thankful that in Australia we have a universal health system that delivers so much more than its critics and the press would have us believe.

Pam Sandon, Sandhurst

Service decline

The outsourcing of in-home aged care by our Mornington Peninsula Shire will surely lead to the disintegration of confidence, the obvious conclusion of “leave it, too hard” attitude.

Not to mention the loss of our handyman services. We talk among ourselves, a cleaner once a month for some, once since July for others. We shrug our sagging shoulders. Harmless and hopeless?

Meanwhile three story building approvals, million dollar houses. Money, out of our pockets, into theirs. One day at a time. Breathing easily, slowly, from the diaphragm.

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Government plan?

Could it be that our State government is surreptitiously making local councils less relevant with a view to abolishing this archaic,costly, inefficient, unnecessary third layer of government and taxation?

The Ryman retirement village project is an example of council decisions being overturned by government (“Tribunal go ahead for Ryman” The News, Jan. 10).

Our sacred “green wedge” is becoming less precious as Melbourne expands to accommodate Australia’s planned million or more new migrants over the coming years (instant consumers).

Mornington is nowadays little more than just a suburb, with high density housing becoming normal, just like the housing developments out Werribee way,and Berwick, and beyond Melton.

Will there never again be quarter-acre blocks?

On the Peninsula we have thousands of hectares of land right on the outskirts of Melbourne, some of it unnecessary farmland with a population of one cow per acre. I can see in the future, an electric rail line from Mornington to Frankston with large housing developments all along the way being served by the rail.

Perhaps Melbourne will become a powerful manufacturing city like it once was, providing jobs for all of these people; if we ever regain powerful electricity.

Brian A. Mitchelson, Mornington

No Show

Should the fact that the majority of our shire’s councillors could not be bothered to attend a short zoom meeting on the issue of VCAT overreach in

regard to the totally inappropriate over development of the green wedge site in Mount Eliza by Ryman for a retirement facility, ring alarm bells within the population of our peninsula? I would say definitely yes. Peninsula residents will remember these names at the next election. Sadly these ‘do nothing’ types on council, will condemn a fantastic community asset of green wedge land to wanton destruction by a greedy foreign company.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Free advice

I usually skip over letters from your correspondent from Safety Beach as it’s a bit of a case of, read one, read them all, but I happened to actually read the last one, ( Not voting for me, The News, 17/01/23 ), heavily critical of Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, for not voting how he wanted her to.

Perhaps it should be pointed out that Ms McKenzie actually represents the majority of Flinders voters and the Independent candidate backed by this correspondent was just able to beat the informal vote.

M. Free, Mount Martha

welfare. Make sure to negotiate them out of any employment contracts you sign.

And for those who won’t not join the union but benefit from their actions, please don’t participate in the benefits and higher wages they negotiate.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Paved in gold

I have just received advice from the MPSC of the cost of the footpath they have constructed outside my property. The cost works out at $399.55 per metre! Is this the most expensive footpath ever constructed in Australia?

Bill Holmes, Sorrento

Let the sun shine

When it comes to solar energy per capita and solar penetration in the energy market, Australia is number one in the world.

Cup of Joe

It is important to note that every single hardfought union achievement was met with doom and gloom and claims by CorporateMafia and business groups that they would be the demise of the economy.

As much as we all take these for granted today it is noteworthy that the battle for these rights took many years of constant pressure on the government of the time.

As we can see now, the fight against minimum wage increase by CorporateMafia and business groups has been ill founded as no one is going out of business and the economy is still cluckin along.

One must wonder that without the unions and employee welfare left to CorporateMafia and business groups if we would not still have children working in the coal mines?

So for the union bashers: stand up for your beliefs and integrity and do not participate in these hard-fought nasty union contributions to your

In 2021, nearly 16 per cent of our theoretical energy penetration was due to solar whereas in the US it was 4 per cent. Interestingly, most of our solar energy (70 per cent) is generated on rooftops, not solar farms. Despite this, less than one-third of Australian homes have solar. In the Mornington Peninsula local government area, just over one-fifth of dwellings (21 per cent) have solar installations.

For other households, about half are rentals and, despite government financial assistance, landlords are slow to act. However, solar share schemes are now available to apartment owners.

Even though the payback time is only 3 to 5 years, the initial outlay is money some don’t have. With cheap finance, it’s possible to be “cash flow positive” from day one where monthly energy savings are worth more than the cost of paying back the loan. This is especially true for businesses for whom installation is a tax deduction.

For those without suitable rooftops, it’s now possible to source power through a “solar garden”. The first of these is in Grong Grong, NSW and more are coming thanks to the federal government program announced in the budget. Hopefully, in 2023, more Australians can access clean, cheap solar power.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Frankston Soldiers Request - Suitable Rooms Required

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

A SPECIAL meeting of the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Committee was held at the Shire Hall on Tuesday night for the purpose of receiving a deputation from the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association.

When the meeting started the members of committee present were: Messrs. P. Wheeler, J. E. Jones, Mark Brody, A. Hill, W. Crawford Young, H. Morrison, and the hon. secretary, Lieut.-Col. Lazarus.

Mr. Wheeler was voted to the chair.

The deputation from the soldiers’ branch consisted of Messrs. R. Gray, D. Dodd, and J. L. Pratt, and they were invited to state their ease.

Mr. R. Gray referred to the proposal that had been made some time ago to erect rooms over the present Shire Hall for the use of the soldiers.

His branch was not in favor of that idea, and three of their members had waited on Col. Lazarus and outlined a scheme whereby necessary facilities could be provided by adding to the building at present used by the soldiers.

They did not want anything elaborate – simply an additional room at the back and a scullery. The branch managed to hold its monthly meetings in the club room, despite bad lighting and other inconveniences.

Quarterly socials, however had to be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, the rent for which was 25/-.

The soldiers considered that before £13 of £1500 was expended in a memorial, some provision should be made to provide the soldiers with comfortable quarters.

The soldiers did not oppose the

erection of the memorial stone; they simply asked that they be provided with reasonable facilities for carrying on the business of their branch.

Frankston was now the headquarters of the district council, and it was necessary to provide suitable accommodation for the delegates from the various Peninsula branches.

Mr. D. Dodd said great difficulty had been experienced in keeping the branch together. The meeting room was not large enough, and the lighting was bad. It was important in the interests of the branch that the improvement asked for should be provided immediately.

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Letter to the Editor

Sir,

Your article re High School in your issue of the 17th inst. reminds me of captains of cricket teams who do not utilise their change bowlers until the game is lost.

What is the use of agitation unless supported by action on reasonable lines?

Last week you counselled a referendum. This you invite Cr. Wells and Gray to take charge of the forlorn hope and so translate what you say is now an impression into an actual fact.

To those who have vision, there is no connection with being denied the recreation ground and the loss of the High School but a grave probability, that if you do not concentrate upon what is called the alternate site (which is not on the Hasting Road), you will lose that, and with it the High School.

It should not be a difficult task for the Council to select a suitable area from the available Crown land, get it

reserved for High School purposes, then press for money to be placed on the estimates for school buildings thereon, and the object is attained.

Whereas, if action is long delayed the Crown land will be bought up and with it will go all prospects of a High School.

Yours, etc., JOSEPH R. McCOMB.

Editors note: Mr. McComb touches a tender spot. He is captain or vicecaptain of the little band of oppositionists.

What they lack in numbers they compensate for in concentration, determination and singleness of purpose.

They don’t want a High School on the cricket reserve. That is the beginning and end of their fight.

If the preservation of the cricket reserve means the loss of the High School, well, let the High School go –Mr. McComb’s troubles!

The great army of High School supporters lacks competent leadership. Nominally the Shire Council is conducting the High School campaign. Actually, there is no leadership, and never was, from the first day of the project was mooted.

If any one of our shire councillors had kept pace with Mr. McComb in his personal interviews with Ministers and departmental heads, there would probably have been a different tale to tell today.

Mr. McComb, tongue in check, talks about selecting other sites. He knows that a High School on any site but the cricket reserve, if agreed to by the Minister, would cost the local people anything from £5000 to £7000,

perhaps more.

Spacious Mr. McComb! Ed. “Standard”.

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AT a time when loyalty to local industries is more “honored in the breath than in the observance,” more especially in regard to the Moorooduc quarry, it is most refreshing and gratifying to learn of the good opinion of men of experience as to the quality of metal now being turned out there.

Mr. Geo. T. Allnutt, a good contractor, who is an authority all over the State on road works, who happened to be passing through Frankston the other day, in conversation with Contractor Hodgins, was invited to examine a sample of the material now being carted on to the Point Nepean Road deviation, and expressed his opinion, unasked, that it would be impossible to find a better sample of stone anywhere.

Mr. Allnutt was told that the sample he saw was uniform with all the metal that had been turned out of the quarry since the Council had taken over the management into its own hands. Such an unsolicited and handsome testimonial from an absolutely disinterested source ought to be encouragement of all those people who have no higher interest in their municipality than to cry “Stinking fish” at every chance, to change their views and do everything they can to help those whose optimism compels them to keep on keeping on.

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WHILST returning from the Melisande Pictures on Saturday night, Mr. Frederick Woolcox, employed at “Osborne House”, Frankston, was

knocked down by a motor cyclist on Melbourne Road.

As he was suffering from painful injuries, Woolcox was conveyed to Sister Campbell’s private hospital and received prompt treatment.

The cyclist who is alleged to have been the culprit, when accused of the offence, said he had no knowledge of striking anybody or anything that evening.

***

AFTER being in the service of Geo. Robertson & Co. for 50 years, in charge of the binding department, Mr. E. J. Madden has retired, and will in future reside at Frankston.

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MR. H. C. Barclay, produce merchant, will shortly move into newly erected premises situated on the corner of Young and Playne Streets.

Mr. Barclay is to be commended for thus demonstrating his belief in the future of the Frankston district.

***

THE Frankston school will re-open on Tuesday, 30th January.

The number of pupils has increased so much that the Education Department is adding two new rooms at the school to accommodate 100 scholars.

Pending the completion of the new building, the Department is leasing part of the Masonic Hall to be worked as an adjunct to the school, and thus make possible the attendance of all the pupils.

Miss Orr, R.T., has been appointed as an extra assistant.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 24 & 26 Jan 1923

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Long Island holds on to win, bad collapse costs Hastings

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

LONG Island took out the win in a thriller against Baxter on Saturday.

Coming into day two of their match, Long Island was defending a total of 298. Baxter’s first wicket fell early, but they soon got things back on track.

First drop batter Mitchell Harvey contributed 45 runs to the run chase.

Middle order batter Dananjaya Fernando scored 59.

Baxter chipped away at their target, but Long Island kept on the pressure. At 8/222 it looked like Long Island would get over the line fairly comfortably.

A spirited showing from the tail end nearly won the game for Baxter. Max Cavanagh and Josh Mack combined for 60 runs, but it wasn’t quite enough to get the win.

Baxter was bowled out for 291, eight runs short of victory.

Old Peninsula and Pines also went to a close finish on Saturday.

Old Peninsula was bowled out for

just 158 on Saturday. Pines’ run chase got off to a difficult start - they were left struggling at 3/20.

Things steadied for Pines, but a collapse soon followed. They lost 5/12 in a short period, and couldn’t bounce back.

Pines ended up bowled out for 145. They lost by 13 runs.

Baden Powell easily defended their total of 333 against Sorrento at Overport Park. Red Hill also picked up a good win over Langwarrin.

PENINSULA

A SEVEN-wicket haul from Michael Whincup helped Moorooduc pick up a victory over Mt Eliza on Saturday.

Moorooduc scored 9/263 on day one at Emil Madsen Reserve. They defended their total thanks to some excellent bowling.

Whincup tore through Mt Eliza’s middle order. He finished with figures of 7/49 from 22 overs. The six maidens he bowled also helped.

Mt Eliza ended up all out for 152.

Scott Tansley top scored for them with 38.

Mornington wrapped up a win at home on Saturday against Dromana. They chased down 193 to win, with batter Mitchell Goddard scoring an unbeaten 85.

Seaford Tigers and Heatherhill won comfortably against Flinders and Somerville respectively.

DISTRICT

A STUNNING collapse has cost Hastings points against Delacombe Park. Delacombe Park was bowled out for 122 on day one. Hastings chased down that total thanks to a huge knock by Thomas Finn. His unbeaten 87 scored his side a first innings win.

Hastings was bowled out for 156 on day two. Delacombe Park came in to bat again and hit big, scoring 156 runs of their own from 36 overs before declaring.

Delacombe Park would have to bowl brilliantly to salvage anything from the match. They were up for the challenge.

Hastings lost both openers for small

totals, but Finn once again corrected the course. His dismissal was the beginning of the end.

Finn was caught out for 18. What followed was carnage. Hastings lost 8/12, ending up all out for only 45 runs.

The collapse cost Hastings the second innings. After a poor first innings showing, Delacombe Park came away from the game with plenty to smile about.

Rosebud wrapped up a hard-fought win over Crib Point on Saturday. Carrum Downs defeated Seaford, and Carrum defeated Main Ridge by four wickets.

SUB DISTRICT

TOOTGAROOK have scored an outright win over Rye.

After bowling Rye out for just 51 on day one, Tootgarook quickly wrapped up a first innings victory. They declared at 8/121 with their sights set on an outright victory.

Rye performed a little better in their second innings, but still struggled.

They were bowled out for 100 after 49 overs.

Tootgarook finished the job without much hassle. They surpassed their target in seven overs with nine wickets to spare.

Skye also celebrated an outright win on Saturday. They defeated Pearcedale.

Skye were first innings winners on day one. They declared as soon as they reached their first innings target of 105.

Pearcedale struggled again on day two. They were bowled out for 89 runs.

Ishtiaq Ahmed did the damage for Skye in the second innings. His fivewicket haul kept Pearcedale to a low total.

Skye didn’t do it convincingly, but still managed to reach their target. They won outright with three wickets to spare.

In the other two-day matches last weekend Ballam Park defeated Tyabb, Balnarring thumped Mt Martha, and Frankston YCW got the better of Boneo.

YCW win: Frankston YCW picked up a good win over Boneo after the conclusion of their two-day match. Picture: Craig Barrett

Scottish Seagull has landed

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SCOTTISH striker Rory Currie arrived in Melbourne last week to bolster Mornington’s 2023 promotion push.

The Seagulls have had the 24-yearold on their radar since last year and agreed terms with him months ago but have been keeping the move under wraps.

Currie has been involved with both Celtic and Rangers as a youth and made 10 appearances for Hearts over a four-year period that included loan spells at East Fife, Forfar Athletic and Linfield.

He signed with Brechin in 2020 and in November 2021 joined Tranent Juniors currently third in the Lowland League.

Despite only being here for a few days he turned out for the Seagulls in last weekend’s annual Steve Wallace Cup and his touch and finishing were there for all to see.

He had to confront vastly different playing conditions to the ones he left thousands of kilometres behind but he handled the change well.

“The weather obviously is a lot different and the pitches are a lot more drier and firm,” he said.

“I may have to adjust and maybe come a bit shorter and focus more on my first touch as its more bobbly over here.”

Currie knows what he’s here to do and he knows what the rewards are.

“The lifestyle is the big attraction for me and I know that I’m at an ambitious club that brought me over to try and score goals and hopefully get promoted.

“It’s clear that Mornington is looking to go up the way.”

Despite scoring in Saturday’s cup final Currie couldn’t stop Langwarrin winning the trophy for the third time.

Both Langy goals came from another Scottish newcomer, Archie McPhee.

Good work from James Kelly on the left led to McPhee’s first goal and the sealer came from the penalty spot after Tom Youngs was felled inside the area.

Newcomers contesting the Wallace Cup who caught the eye included Brazilian Matheus Assumpcao for Frankston Pines and South African striker Leo McLeod for Skye United.

Assumpcao, 27, was a teammate of Pines’ keeper Tom Hull at Brunos Magpies in the Gibraltar Premier League.

He has attracted offers from well-re-

sourced clubs here and although Pines arranged his international transfer certificate, work and accommodation they acknowledge a problem in holding on to him.

It’s believed that both Pascoe Vale and Brunswick are keeping tabs on Assumpcao and Bentleigh Greens were rumoured to be interested in setting up a “loan” situation.

McLeod played for Cape Town club Vasco Da Gama in the SAFA Regional Third Division and seems certain to have a big hand in Skye’s attacking fortunes this year.

Skye could lose the services of Marcus Collier and Daniel Attard for eight weeks during the season as they are contemplating heading overseas to attend Frank Dimu’s wedding.

In NPL2 news Langwarrin’s rumoured attempt to manoeuvre Josh Hine into its senior squad via a stint with Doveton remains just that – a rumour.

Hine hopes to soon be granted permanent residency and given that

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Langy’s three visa spots are filled the talk is that the Doves would sign Hine who would be paid by a third party and when his PR came through he’d join Langy in the next available transfer window.

The idea met with a blunt response from Doveton president Danny McMinimee.

“We won’t be signing a centre-forward to go back to anyone else,” he said.

“They can either sign for us or they can stay where they are.”

In State 5 news Seaford United played its first pre-season practice match against Boronia last weekend at North Seaford Reserve.

The visitors won 4-2 with a brace from former Pines, Langwarrin and Strikers midfielder Grant Lane while Blake Hicks and Callum Mitchell scored for Seaford.

Hayden Hicks played in goal for the local side.

Seaford also completed its first new signing in former Peninsula Strikers

“Josh and I know each other from years ago at Peninsula Strikers,” Seaford head coach Paul Williams said.

“Josh is renowned for his clinical touch in front of goal and has won golden boots everywhere he’s been. “He’s already shown his leadership around the squad and is a very welcome addition to the Seaford United family.”

Here is Seaford’s pre-season schedule: Tuesday 31 January: v Brandon Park reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm (seniors only); Saturday 4 February: v Officer, North Seaford Reserve, 3pm (seniors only); Saturday 25 February: v Melbourne University, 1pm & 3pm; Saturday 4 March: v Somerville Eagles, North Seaford Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Saturday 11 March: v Spring Hills, Springside Recreational Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.

Meanwhile Clyde North-based Southern United has sparked uproar

in local circles by announcing its intention to field a team in State League while continuing its NPLW program.

A number of clubs on the peninsula are trying to establish their women’s programs and believe that Southern will hinder their ability to attract players.

Skye United vice-president Stuart Lawrence has contacted local clubs alerting them to Southern’s intentions and urging them to let Football Victoria know how they feel.

“I have no problem with the NPLW but in my view Southern should stay in their league and we should let promotion and relegation decide where clubs play,” Lawrence said.

“Community clubs should be allowed to develop players and if they are good enough and want to move on to that elite level then all well and good.

“If Southern are allowed to do what they plan to do they could ruin that because it makes it even more difficult for us to attract players.

“We all want the women’s game to grow but we have to be smarter about this.”

Ironically Southern, which was formed in late 2015, owes its existence to a consortium of local clubs comprising Langwarrin, Casey Comets, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers Juniors and Seaford United.

forward Josh Vega who joined from Glen Waverley.

Mornington man: Scottish striker Rory Currie arrived last week and impressed in the annual Steve Wallace Cup. Picture: Darryl Kennedy