Frankston Times 26 September 2023

Feet first into mental health

FRANKSTON, cardiologist, Dr Geoffrey Toogood, has been announced as a winner in the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize.

Celebrating exceptional individuals who have made significant strides in the realm of mental health advocacy, the prize aims to acknowledge the invaluable work carried out by Australians in the field of mental health.

The Hon. Emma McBride MP, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, presented Dr Toogood with the “Lived experience” award last night (Monday 25 September) at UNSW Sydney.

Dr Toogood has triumphed over his own periods of mental illness, emerging with an unwavering mission: to destigmatise mental health discourse within the medical realm and spotlight the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.

Rooted in his own experiences, Geoffrey established the Crazy Socks 4 Docs movement. It’s cornerstone event, Crazysocks4docs Day, observed every first Friday of June, has ignited global recognition and participation.

‘Game on’ for stadium after challenges

AFTER two year’s work, and overcoming the collapse of the builder responsible for the rebuild, Jubilee Park Stadium has opened.

The project was believed close to completion when the builder, Lloyd Group, entered voluntary administration in late March 2023.

At the time, Frankston Council confirmed that four council projects had been impacted by the builder’s

collapse – Jubilee Park Stadium, the Healthy Futures Hub at St Kilda FC’s former Seaford training base, Lloyd Park Senior Pavilion, and Eric Bell Pavilion.

In a statement to The Times at the time of Lloyd Group’s collapse, Frankston Council said it is working with appointed administrator Deloitte to assess the status of affected projects. “Council will work with all parties to

ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible. Discussions with Deloitte to date have been positive and we expect to receive a progress report next week and are hopeful of a resolution within the next few weeks.”

“This is a disappointing situation for council and all involved. Due diligence checks to assess a company’s financial viability are routinely conducted as part of council’s procurement process

prior to engaging a contractor for any major construction project. Lloyd Group were deemed sound for all projects, however in the current increased inflation market conditions, issues such as we are now experiencing are unforeseeable.

The newly opened stadium features six courts — including a show court with capacity to seat 1,000 people — as well cricket/ multi-purpose training

facilities, occasional childcare, modern cafe, event rooms and female-friendly facilities, the stadium replaces a twocourt netball facility that had been well and truly outgrown.

In a further coup for the local community, Frankston District Netball Association will operate the stadium, providing increased/diverse participation opportunities.

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CARE is being urged around local waterways as the weather warms up. Picture: Gary Sissons

Swimmers told to be careful

SWIMMERS are being urged to take care when the weather warms up to lower the risk of drowning.

A new report has revealed that 281 people nationally died from drowning between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. The report was completed by Royal Life Saving Society Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia.

The death toll of 281 was lower than last year’s total of 339. In Victoria 59 people died from accidental drowning, up around 26 percent on the state’s 10year average.

A third of national drowning deaths in 2022/2023 were preceded by swimming and recreation. 26 per cent of deaths occurred in December and January. Beaches are the most common location for drowning deaths - there were 247 deaths attributed to rips between 2013 and 2023.

Royal Life Saving Society Australia

CEO Justin Scarr said Royal Life Saving “urges against complacency.”

“With summer approaching, pool owners should check that their pool fence is in good working order, re-

GALLERY TALK

Archibald Prize 2023 has landed on the Mornington Peninsula.

The richest portrait prize in Australia and an exhibition that captures the public imagination like no other, the Archibald Prize is the most powerful art brand in the country. Nearly everyone has heard of the Archibald Prize. Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales since 1921, the Archibald Prize is hotly contested, passionately discussed and dissected and loved by many.

We are pleased to present Young Archie Mornington Peninsula in our Foyer gallery, celebrating the work of local students. Students were invited to participate via their schools and we are excited to present the most outstanding portraits of someone significant to the young artists.

We have an extensive range of public and education programs on offer, including weekday free guided tours at 3.15pm, and special events including workshops and talks.

Visitors to the exhibition can enjoy a coffee and light meal from Commonfolk Café or unwind at our afternoon sessions at Habitat Bar with Mornington Peninsula beer, wine or spirits, Mediterranean food truck, games and more. Friday nights the exhibition is

open late until 9pm, with live music, food and drinks at Habitat Bar.

Bring your friends and family, debate your favourite works and make sure you have your say and vote in our MPRG Archibald Prize People’s Choice Award. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Gallery precinct and share the energy and excitement of the Archibald Prize 2023!

Danny Lacy MPRG Gallery Director

member to constantly keep watch when young children are around water, and avoid distractions like mobile phones,” he said.

Men are most commonly the victims of drowning. Scarr said “we urge men to make the right call, and avoid alcohol and drugs around water, check the conditions and avoid over-estimation of swimming ability. Older adults should understand the potential impacts of other medical conditions and medications on water activities including swimming and boating.

“Royal Life Saving continues to be concerned about declining swimming and water safety skills among children, and adults more generally. The impacts of missed lessons throughout the COVID-19 pandemic will have generational impacts on safety if left unaddressed.”

Deaths of children aged up to fouryears-old have trended downward in the last 20 years, however the proportion of older swimmers dying from drowning has experts concerned.

Federal aged care and sport minister Anika Wells said “with very hot and

dry conditions forecast this summer, water safety should be top of mind.

I urge all Australians to always supervise children around water, learn swimming, water safety and lifesaving skills, wear a lifejacket when boating, and rock fishing and to swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags.”

“Enjoying a swim has so many benefits for people of all ages, especially older adults. Some simple precautions, like having a medical check-up to ensure you are swim fit, or going to the local swimming pool to refresh your skills is a great idea ahead of the expected hot summer,” she said.

Among the drowning deaths in the last year was 17-year-old Nick Maan. He died at Mordialloc beach on Boxing Day (“Drowning deaths spark safety warning” The News 11/1/23).

To read the report visit royallifesaving.com.au/research-and-policy/ drowning-research/national-drowning-reports

Brodie Cowburn

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Plans for rail over road revealed

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NEW designs for elevated rail in Mordialloc and Aspendale have been released.

The state government is building sky rail to replace the level crossings at McDonald Street in Mordialloc and Station Street in Aspendale - the Bear Street crossing will be permanently closed. Consultation is underway on the proposed designs for the rail bridges and new Mordialloc Station.

A statement on the Big Build Victoria website read “the new elevated station will remain in the heart of Mordialloc, close to shops and cafes with two entrances at McDonald Street and in the current station forecourt, providing safe and easy connections to the station for locals. The look and feel of the new station precinct will reflect the unique character and history of Mordialloc, with the water tower celebrated as part of the design.”

“In earlier community consultation, we heard from locals about how they value the local history and identity of the area. We also heard they would like us to improve landscaping, provide safer walking and cycling connections and community spaces as part of the project design,” Big Build Victoria said. “When the new station opens, passengers will enjoy modern facilities, landscaping, all-abilities access, safe pedestrian connections and improved lighting and community public spaces. The project will also include a new shared use path that will improve access around the sta-

tion precinct, as well as connect to existing cycling paths.

“The Station Street connection to Nepean Highway will move south near Pine Crescent and will include new pedestrian crossings, with the new rail

bridge over the road improving safety and traffic flow.”

Construction on the Mordialloc rail bridges is scheduled to begin next year. Information sessions will take place next month. To view the designs and

make a submission visit bigbuild.vic. gov.au/news/level-crossing-removalproject/have-your-say-on-concept-designs-for-mordialloc.

Elevated rail plans: A proposed design for the rail bridge over Station Street in Aspendale. Construction work on the project is expected to begin next year.

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Jubilee Park Stadium open Death of prominent businessman

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FDNA Board of Management President Corinna Harvey said this was a true multi-sport complex with a focus on building community connection.

“Netball embraces everybody. We want everyone to come and enjoy sport and to be with their families and friends to support their mental and physical wellbeing,” she said. “It’s an honour to play a part in bringing people together.”

While the stadium is the largest and most visible change within Jubilee Park in the past few years, it is one of many implemented as part of the park’s master plan.

Other projects just completed or underway in the precinct include:

n Realigning the Hill Street access road with car parking;

n Enlarging the Trotting Track oval;

n New sports lighting on John Coburn oval

and the Trotting Track oval;

n Additional paved pathways around the Trotting Track and carpark;

n Upgrading of the Kevin Collopy pavilion; and

n New pathways, landscaping and tree planting.

In the past few years, Council also constructed 13 outdoor netball courts, upgraded lighting for football night games and training, and built new cricket nets and a new play space.

The new stadium – which is funded by Council, the Australian and Victorian Governments, Cricket Australia/Victoria and Frankston and District Netball Association (FDNA) - will now be able to host Victorian Netball League competitions. And Frankston’s state level competition team, Peninsula Waves, will also be able to play at their home base and showcase the netball pathway to young and aspiring netballers.

LONG time local businessman, Edward (Ted) Bull, died on Tuesday 19 September, after a short illness.

The 87-year-old started his funeral firm, Edward (Ted) Bull Funerals, in 1976 after starting in the funeral industry with John Allison Monkhouse in 1956.

Mr Bull supported many local clubs with sponsorship, and over the years had been a member of Somerville Lions Club, Frankston Jaycees, Frankston RSL, and the Liberal Party.

He is survived by partner Prue. Mr Bull had six children; Dianne, Joanne, Edward Jr, Chris (dec), Mark and Janelle, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2pm Thursday (28 September) at the Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington.

175 of our members have died in the line of duty. On Blue Ribbon Day, I’m so grateful for the Victorian community’s support in remembering our fallen of cers.

Your donation will help build emergency medical centres named in their honour – facilities that serve each and every Victorian. September 29th is Blue Ribbon Day. Remember.

Shane Patton, Chief Commissioner Victoria Police

“Thank you for supporting your Victoria Police.”

Colours in Mornington’s island of green

KEEN photographer Glenys Slade did not have to go far to find inspiration as spring’s first flowers began to open up in gardens in Green Island Avenue, Mornington.

Some of Slade’s shots were taken in driveways and all those depicted in this collage were easily seen from the street.

“There are hundreds of units in Green Island Avenue, and we are mainly all retirees, and everyone takes a great interest in our gardens. They are very colourful,” she said.

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2023: THOUSANDS FLOCK TO MPRG

THE Archibald Prize 2023 has officially landed in Mornington, attracting more than 2000 visitors over the opening weekend. The exhibition kicked off with an exclusive opening event on Thursday 14 September where artists, politicians, councillors and community members enjoyed a preview of the works of art, followed by a Welcome to Country by Bunurong Land Council’s Mark Brown and speeches by Mayor Councillor Steve Holland, MP Paul Mercurio AM and John Richardson, Director of Development at Art Gallery of New South Wales. At the opening event Mayor Steve Holland revealed that more than 9,000 people had already booked their tickets to the exhibition. Danny Lacy, Gallery Director anticipates that more than 50,000 people will see the exhibition

while it’s on display at MPRG.

A ticket to the Archibald Prize unlocks discounts and special offers at many local restaurants and tourist attractions across the Mornington Peninsula to inspire visitors from near and far to explore more of what our region has to offer.

The Archibald Prize is showing until 5 November.

Purchase tickets and explore special events at mprg.vic.gov.au

The Archibald Prize 2023 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition.

Picture: Mayor, Cr Steve Holland, Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO John Baker, artist Jaq Grantford and MPRG Director Danny Lacy

‘Shared risk’ to maintain buildings

GRAFFITI removal and building maintenance contractors are being sought by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The three-tender process is part of the council’s efforts to ensure peninsula residents and visitors enjoy "safe, clean and efficient buildings”.

The council’s infrastructure maintenance services contract ends on 30 June 2024, with the council saying it is moving to working more directly with suppliers and contractors in a “shared risk” approach to the maintenance of more than 500 habitable buildings and 600 other structures like sheds, shelters and public toilets.

Successful tenders will cover building maintenance across a range of services, including graffiti management.

Graffiti is recognised as a crime under the Victorian Graffiti Prevention Act 2007, which includes police investigative powers and a framework for councils to remove graffiti from private property.

Removing graffiti is estimated nationally to cost more than $2 billion.

From 1 July 2025 the council will have a series of direct graffiti removal and building maintenance contracts in place, with a variety of contractors handing building maintenance as well as in-house trades teams. The remaining service contracts relating to building maintenance are planned for tendering over the coming six months.

Details of the first three building maintenance tenders are available at tenderlink.com/mornpen, along with information needed to make a submission. Submissions close at 3pm on Wednesday 11 October.

Turning wheels to make a difference

OFTEN referred to as the men’s shed on wheels, the Sorrento Bay Riders and their cycling mates from around the Mornington Peninsula are leading the charge to raise money to support the Making a Difference programs at Victoria's The Portsea Camp.

Led by philanthropist Max Beck, the riders will hit the road on Sunday 1 October for the annual Sorrento Bay Riders Portsea Camp Challenge.

The 65km for 65 children charity ride around some of peninsula’s most picturesque roads aims to raise $50,000 for inclusive wellness and camping programs, which work to build confidence, promote healthy bodies, healthy minds, and a positive sense of self, helping 65 young people to succeed. “Life’s about putting back,” Beck said.

“It is always a great feeling helping those in need, especially disadvantaged children. I cannot emphasise enough the importance of putting back into our communities, every person has capacity to help change a life.”

Since 1946, the Portsea Camp has been providing seaside holiday camps and outdoor programs for children from metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

One partnership which came as a direct result of the challenge was the that formed with Auscycling, the national sporting organisation responsible for the development, facilitation, and growth of all forms of cycling.

As part of Auscycling’s national roll out of AusBike, the Portsea Camp has registered to become an AusBike centre, the only one to date on the penin-

For more than 75 years, camp had invited tens of thousands of Australian children to enjoy and benefit from experience. Many returned, volunteering as adults or to re-live memories, standing at the flagpole casting an eye over the place that meant so much to them.

"It's an important commitment to show all children coming to the camp the positive side of life, give them a

belief of self-worth and confidence. That's what the Portsea Camp is all about, helping kids grow, be happy, healthy, well and, above all, have fun,” Martin said.

Saddling up: Sorrento Bay Riders will join other riders in their mission to raise money for program at The Portsea Camp. Picture: Supplied sula. The Gears program is designed for children 5 -12 to get them on their bikes, learn about road safety, build essential life skills, and have fun. Camp CEO Sandra Martin said the importance of events like the Sorrento Bay Riders Portsea Camp Challenge and the support of the Beck family and others, ensured the camp could continue its valuable work to develop new programs and grow existing ones.

As the Sorrento Bay Riders prepare to jump on their bikes for the Portsea Camp Challenge on Sunday 1 October, they urge members of the community to donate at bit.ly/portseacamp

Forum speakers united on voice Yes vote

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A PROMINENT Liberal Party leader and the CEO of the Hastings-based Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association joined forces last week in urging a Yes vote in next month’s Voice to Parliament referendum.

Former Liberal ACT Chief Minister, Kate Carnell AO, said it was “a very Liberal thing to do, to vote Yes on 14 October”.

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Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association CEO Peter Aldenhoven said the referendum offered “hope, change, opportunity and possibility”.

Carnell and Aldenhoven spoke at the second Voice public forum held at Rosebud by the Southern Women's Action Network (SWAN).

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Lawyer Bryce Patterson gave assurances that adoption of the referendum would not “lead to a raft of litigation and it would have no power to make laws - the parliament would make the laws, as it must under the Constitution”.

Carnell outlined the question being asked at the referendum and said that “fundamentally, there is nothing to

As a Liberal who believed in good policy, not wasting taxpayer money and promoting personal responsibility, to vote Yes was “the sensible thing to do”.

Aldenhoven said that at least 80 per cent of First Nations people supported the Voice.

Adoption of the referendum was needed because past government policies, including assimilation, the stolen generations and the Northern Territory

“intervention” had done “enduring harm” and needed to stop.

Graley said that “one of many poignant moments of the public meeting” was Aldenhoven quoting Indigenous footballer Michael Long: “This is an offer of love - we hope mainstream Australians can embrace it - we don't want rage.”

SWAN facilitator Erica Churchill said it had been “especially powerful to hear a Liberal woman, a local Indigenous leader and a legal expert outline

clearly how the Voice would work and how important issues like education, health and housing for Aboriginal people would be better delivered, ensuring government funds would be much more likely to have a lasting impact”.

“It has been disturbing to hear so much misinformation still being spread. SWAN has worked hard to make sure accurate information is being provided to the people of the Mornington Peninsula.”

Committee member Diane McDon-

ald had been “very moved” by Aldenhoven saying failure of the referendum would be “a bitter pill to swallow if mainstream Australians voted against government listening to the voices of Aboriginal people”.

SWAN member Maureen Donelly: “What impressed me about the public forum is knowing that there are many Liberals who believe strongly in the Voice and will be voting Yes. They believe it is the right thing to do.”

Keith Platt

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

With spin-off series Gardening Australia Junior proving a hit with all ages and the main show going as strong as ever, it looks like we’ll be seeing the Gardening Australia crew busy in the backyards of Australia for some time to come. Of course, only someone with the energy of Costa Georgiadis (pictured) would be able to host two shows at once. Tonight, Costa takes a look at a sky-high garden, while Jane Edmanson isn’t having quite as much fun –she’s taking on fungus gnats.

SATURDAY FREE GUY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

A strong concept is at the heart of this action comedy set in a video game world. Ryan Reynolds (pictured) plays Guy, a character in an online video game who develops self-awareness and unwittingly becomes a major player in his own game. He partners with action-loving “MolotovGirl” (Jodie Comer, pictured, left) as they team up to save their world. Reynolds is his usual affable self, but it’s Comer who steals the show with both her comedic timing and action skills.

SUNDAY THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW

TEN, 7.30pm

The celebrity guests who drop by this long-running chat show must wonder if there’s something in the water they’re served up, because even the most guarded of A-listers are won over by cheeky Irishman Graham Norton. Despite the ongoing Hollywood strikes somewhat shrinking his guestlist, Norton’s got a slew of stars and fascinating folk lined up for season 31. Falling under his spell in tonight’s premiere are guests including pop superstar Kylie Minogue (pictured), and actor Stephen Graham.

MONDAY THE ROOKIE

SEVEN, 9.15pm

When this popular police drama started out in 2018, Nathan Fillion’s middle-aged rookie John Nolan was one of the oldest recruits LAPD had ever seen. Five seasons in and Nolan is now a training officer with a rookie of his own – but The Training Officer is a far less catchy title. This week’s episode features a case that hits close to home for rookie Celina (Lisseth Chavez, pictured) when a young girl goes missing sister’s death. While Celina has been on her tendency to let emotions cloud her judgment, her personal connection to this case and its victims proves crucial. It seems former rookie Nolan still has a

COMFORT. STYLE. ORTHOTIC FRIENDLY.

Thursday, September 28

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) The end is near for Justin and Leah.

A Current Affair.

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

at a billion-dollar illegal drug trade.

8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Pioneers. Part 3 of 4.

9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Rawalinna To Sydney – What Is An Australian? (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Australia by train.

10.10 Art Works. (R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Whiteley

Art Scandal. (Mls, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 The Pool. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40

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

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Veracruz. (Final, Ml)

Eva Longoria heads to Veracruz.

9.20 Crime. (MA15+d) DI Ray

Lennox begins to feel the strain.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Devils. (Premiere, MA15+ad)

11.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R) 3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00

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

8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. (Final, Ml) In the lead-up to the Grand Final, hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today.

10.00 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 To Be Advised.

1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

30 Years Of The Grand Final Footy Show. (Mln) A look back on the last 30 years of the show.

RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.

10.00 Emergency. (Mm)

11.00 Nine News Late.

Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.20 The First 48. (Mal, R)

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 Michael Hing: Long Live The Hing. (MA15+ls) A stand-up performance by comedian Michael Hing who recounts the story of proposing to his girlfriend.

9.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas, R) A schoolgirl goes missing.

1.30 The Project. (R)

2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Lisseth Chavez in The Rookie

Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.05

6.30 Voices Of Australia.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

A concert pianist is murdered.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Mdl)

As Australia’s 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist.

9.25 Mother And Son. (Mal, R) Maya and Arthur grow closer.

10.00 Annika. (Mal, R) An author’s death is investigated.

10.45 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (R)

12.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

5.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries. (PGal, R) Explores the life of Harry Houdini.

9.00 Rebel With A Cause: Pat O’Shane. A celebration of the life of Pat O’Shane AM.

10.00 Empires Of New York: Crossing The Line Without Consequences. (Madv)

10.50 Looby. (Mln, R)

12.15 24 Hours In Emergency.

Monday, October 2

The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

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 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

12.05 Space 22. (Final, PG, R) 12.35 Our Brain. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Hollywood Royalty – Isabella Rossellini, Anjelica Houston, Mia Farrow.

Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

8.30 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022) Charts the life and career of American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. Sheryl Crow, Laura Dern, Bill Bottrell.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Ml)

11.55 The A Word. (Mal, R)

3.20 Italian Food Safari. (R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

8.45 ABBA Silver, ABBA Gold. (PG, R) Follows Swedish supergroup ABBA from the Eurovision Song Contest to present day’s CGI performances.

9.45 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) The story of the murder of Grace Millane.

11.45 Born To Kill? Beverley Allitt. (Mav, R)

12.45 The InBetween. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

6.30 Grand Final Night.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand final. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

9.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match. Analysis and post-match interviews.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene: Sinead Healy. (Mv)

12.00 The First 48. (Mav, R)

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

2.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.15 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Portugal.

From Stade de France, Paris, France. 4.30

Rugby World Cup Post-Match. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Return) Guests include Kylie Minogue.

8.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mdv, R) When a US Marine corporal dies in a tide pool after being exposed to fentanyl, the NCIS team must quickly find the source of the drugs. Alex talks about taking a gap year. Ernie reveals some personal news.

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls, R) Ainsley and Simmo’s wedding day arrives.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) The team investigates a pattern of kidnappings, which leads them to a discovery that hits close to home.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mdv) Simone uncovers a trail of bodies.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.45 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (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 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

9.00 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) A four-year-old girl goes missing.

10.00 The Trial Of Louise Woodward. (Mav)

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 Resident Alien. (Mlmv, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.45 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ma, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other.

10.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R)

11.40 The Project. (R)

A Current Affair. (R)

Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, October 3

News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign

(R) 10.30 Ask The Doctor. (R)

Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGa, R) 12.00

News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. A look at First Nations perspectives.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Final, PG) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (PGals) A panel is pitched inventions.

Wells.

8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (Return, PG)

Narrated by Annabel Crabb.

9.30 Australia After War: Exit Wounds. (Mal) Part 1 of 4.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.05 Four Corners. (R)

11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Barrenjoey Road. (Mal, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

8.30 Insight. (R) Kumi Taguchi takes a look at the value of pets, with the public spending more on them than ever.

9.30 Dateline: Making A Militant.

A look at a deadly militant group.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black: Western Australia’s “Cultural Genocide”. (R)

11.15 Blackport. (Mlv)

12.10 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 3.50 Italian Food Safari. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mav, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) A floater takes an interest in Violet.

12.00 The Arrangement. (Mas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

8.45 Space Invaders. (PGal, R) Laura Byrne and Matty J, stars of The Bachelor call in the team to help Laura’s mum Kim.

9.45 Love Triangle. (Mls) The six original singles go on blind dates.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+amv, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGal, R) 2.00 Good Chef Hunting. (PG, R) 2.30 Outdoors Indoors. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R)

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Ma, R) When an NCIS agent turns up dead and Kasie is unaccounted for, the team must work quickly to find the killer.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mdv, R) A marine corporal dies in a tide pool.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

8.30 Mother And Son. (PG) Maggie fears she is becoming “invisible”.

9.05 WTFAQ. Chas Licciardello learns about butterflies.

9.35 Starstruck. (Ml) Tom comes clean about a secret.

9.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Australian Women In Music Awards. (R)

12.35 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.35 Annika. (Mal, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Estonia. (PGa)

8.30 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s) Frankie doles out the wages.

9.30 Elvis’ Women: Bad Movies, Bad Marriage. (Mas) Part 2 of 3.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Trom. (Malv)

11.55 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.30 Italian Food Safari. (R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (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. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.50 RFDS. (Mal) Pete is forced to face his deepest fears when the crew are tasked with dealing with a catastrophic boat crash.

9.50 The Amazing Race. (Return, PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.20 The Latest: Seven News.

11.50 Autopsy: USA: Desi Arnaz. (Ma)

12.50 The Enemy Within. (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 The Block. (PGal) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) Simon Cohen hosts a surprise celebration.

9.40 Country Home Rescue With Shaynna Blaze. (PG, R) Shaynna

Blaze restores a dilapidated home.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v)

12.00 The Gulf. (Madls, R) 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (Return, PGal) Eleven celebrities race around the world with those they hold dearest.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mls) Part 1 of 4. Two families become trapped in the path of an oncoming bushfire.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Shire officers’ reports should be open to scrutiny

If and when [Mornington Peninsula Shire Council] officers write a report, irrespective if it highlights misconduct, waste of resources, incompetence and, if allowed constructive criticism of procedures, office mismanagement and the like, from the CEO down to lower ranks of employees, they should all be subject to scrutiny and KPI performances.

These officers reports should and must be able to be questioned and face scrutiny without fear or favour in an open public meeting.

As paid officers of the shire their wages are paid out of ratepayers’ funds, and indeed from CEO down should all sing from the same hymn sheet.

I complement those councillors who were honest enough to vote for Cr David Gill’s motion (“No public questioning of shire officers” The News 12/9/23).

Open honest government is the corner stone of democracy, hiding behind privilege smacks of closed regimes.

Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha

Opinion questioned

Why was an opinion piece by Mr Hugh Fraser located in the general news section of the The News next to the article titled, Questions ruled out (“‘Democratic right’ to question shire officers” 13/9/23)?

What role did the The News have in procuring Mr Fraser’s opinion piece?

As a single representative opinion, why was Mr Fraser’s opinions not published under Letters?

The News has shown favouritism and a bias towards Mr Fraser’s opinions please explain why The News have adopted this position and will the The News allocate a similar location and word count in the general news section of the The News to any other correspondents that want to provide an alternate view to that of Mr Fraser’s?

The News’ masthead reads, “An independent voice for the community”. How does the treatment of Mr Fraser’s correspondence represent independence?

Gordon Hollonds, Capel Sound

Editor: Hugh Fraser, as a former Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor and barrister, is uniquely qualified to present an alternative view on council matters. The News always has and will continue to publish contributed content as it sees fit, with the aim of best informing our readers, and supporting discourse that improves the outcomes for peninsula residents. Agreeing with that content is not compulsory, but excluding it would be a dereliction of our duty.

Australia chooses

I think about the future of Australia, what sort of people we are now and what we might become if we listen to and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

I wonder what possibilities lie ahead for us if we choose to work closely with them to create a better future for us all.

I think about the next generations of Indigenous children and what sort of Australia I want for them. What opportunities do I want them to have?

I wonder what it will mean if the people of Australia - once and for all - stand up and declare that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

n Must not be silenced any more.

n Must be able to speak on their own behalf.

n Must be allowed to shape and determine their own destinies.

n Have the same opportunities and benefits that most of us take for granted.

I want to wake up on Sunday 15 October, look at myself in the mirror and be glad, not ashamed and sorry.

Diane McDonald, Mount Eliza

Yes can help

I’ve lived on the Mornington Peninsula most of my life, have gone to school, worked, and

volunteered here.

I believe in fairness and equity. When I volunteered at the libraries to meet with disabled and elderly people to borrow and deliver books to their doors, I knew that offering this service wasn’t taking away from other able people.

When I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity’s op shop, providing houses for those less fortunate, I trusted the team was working hard to ensure that people who needed shelter were able access it.

I never thought there were government departments doing this, so my effort was not needed. I recognised the disconnect between government and what people on the ground truly need and played my part in improving things.

When I donated food and packed hampers for Food for All I didn’t ask who would be receiving this food and why they needed it. When I host annual beach clean-ups and tree planting days I never consider it as “someone else’s” responsibility.

I believe in taking my place in this society, my home on the peninsula, doing the things people are unable to do and giving a helping hand when I can.

I’ve never stopped to question what the people I am working with have done to deserve help. I never critiqued their heritage or their worthiness for help.

I am the sort of Aboriginal person that the No campaign does not want you to know about. There are many of us, and we care for everyone.

On 14 October, I’m asking for you to write Yes. Say Yes, just as I have done for this community. Say Yes because it doesn’t take anything away from you and because it means a great deal to the people experiencing voicelessness.

Kayla Cartledge, McCrae

No ‘easy option’

The No campaign has come up with the shameful cop out “If you don’t know, vote ‘no’”.

It is a blatant attempt to encourage those who

are unsure to take the easy option and vote No.

On the other hand, the Yes campaign’s message, with [singer John] Farnham’s “you’re the voice, try and understand it”, is positive and encourages us to be responsible and find out.

The electoral commission’s referendum booklet is in our mailboxes and online at aec.gov.au/ referendums/files/pamphlet/referendum-booklet.

pdf

Gateway for Dromana

I believe we should take the opportunity to turn the entrance to Dromana (and the Southern Peninsula) into a beautiful Australian native garden, with sculptures and a welcome sign. Perhaps a ‘gateway’; something worthy of the beauty of our region.

No sign ‘disingenuous’

It was extremely disappointing to see Mornington MP Chris Crewther in the front row at the Victorian launch of the No campaign. He was holding a sign saying: Labor’s risky voice. Vote no.

This sign is disingenuous. An Indigenous Voice to Parliament is not Labor’s idea. The idea comes from the Uluru Statement of the Heart: “We seek constitutional reforms to empower our people and take a rightful place in our own

It’s all that is needed.

MP’s choice

Ray Peck

, Hawthorn

Did [Mornington MP] Chris Crewther consult with his electorate before publicly supporting the No campaign for a Voice to Parliament?

Did he meet with the Bunurong Land Council or any of the elders and First Nations community living and working in his electorate/

Many of us wonder if his choice, as a member of Liberal Party of Australia, is a truly representative one or part of a political strategy? If the latter, he may need to be reminded that he only scraped in with a 150 vote margin.

Janet Street, Mornington

No goes too far

Even though I can actually empathise with some of the rational arguments of the NO campaign, they have gone too far.

They have brought the worst of the worst right wing QAnon campaigning to Australia to create doubt, the great divider which does not have to be true or accurate, just outrageous enough questions to sow the seeds of doubt is enough to counteract the truth which always stems from the poisoned tree that cannot yield bountiful fruit with conviction and must be undermined with dubiety or its energised cousin, fear.

For that reason alone, I cannot comprehend why to vote against the Voice. Makes it impossible to separate the wheat from the chaff in trying to make their points.

And then there are too many Trumpian alternative dumpster fires being lit to divert attention from the real issue, which is really quite simple.

Now that Australia has embarked on this path of political psychopathy there will be no return to sanity and truth. It will only get worse until it emulates the USA.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Currently, visitors are welcomed with an uninspiring entrance to Nepean Highway towards the beach road.

The entrance to Dromana pier (the beach) is less than inspiring with unsightly storm water drainage.

We should not have to accept the present situation of cesspools (dangerous to children) and an ugly, exposed drainpipe.

This area should give one a sense of beauty. Not a sense of dismay!

Gerry Shepherd, Dromana

Meat eaters add risk

With the weather bureau now confirming an El Nino and warning of severe heat in the coming long, hot summer, being prepared for the bushfire season is more important than ever, given that each of the last four decades has been hotter than the one before it. Plans should include all members of the family, including furry, feathered, and finned ones.

A companion animal disaster survival kit can be packed right now, and then grabbed if there is a declaration of emergency. Dogs need a secure harness and leash, and a sturdy carrier for cats or other small animals should be nearby. Pack some bottled water and dry or tinned food, together with bowls. Take medical records in case they need care while away from home, and favourite toys or blankets will offer reassurance during stressful times.

Store your disaster kit somewhere easy-toaccess, especially if you know an emergency is likely.

And don’t forget that an Oxford University study revealed that meat eaters generate nearly two and half times the volume of dietary greenhouse gas emissions as those of vegans. The most powerful individual action that you can take to address the climate catastrophe is to stop eating meat, eggs, and dairy.

Mimi Bekhechi, campaigns strategist, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

country. When we have power over our destiny our children will flourish. They will walk in two worlds and their culture will be a gift to their country. We call for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.”

On 14 October, we are simply being asked whether Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be recognised in the Constitution as the First Peoples of Australia and make representations to the parliament and executive on matters that relate to them. It is neither compli-

cated nor risky.

For Chris Crewther to reject the request to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to parliament in the Constitution, it is once again white Australia insisting that they know best.

Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

Editor: The News received an automatic email response when it emailed Mr Crewether for his reaction to Sarah Russell’s letter.

MORNINGTON MP Chris Crewther, far left, during the launch of the Victorian No campaign by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.

Picture: Facebook

Bush Tragedy - Wood-cutter Pinned By Tree

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ON Monday afternoon at 2pm a woodcutter, named William Singleton, aged 43, single, who was felling trees for Mr. Holland, at Flinders, met with a fearful accident.

At 7pm Mr. Holland became alarmed at the non-appearance of Singleton.

He went in search and found the missing man pinned beneath a fallen tree.

Jacks were necessary to release him, and after five hours of agony and inability to move, Mr. Holland conveyed the man in his own car to Dr. Maxwell’s surgery at Frankston.

Dr. Maxwell found the injuries to be of so severe a nature that he ordered his immediate removal to the Melbourne Hospital, where he was admitted at midnight in a critical condition, owing to the crushing of his spine and pelvis, Singleton died early yesterday morning.

***

On Friday, October 5, a social evening will be held in the Hastings Public Hall, in aid of the Holy Trinity bazaar funds.

There will be various attractions, including Mrs. Jarley’s Waxworks and a good programme of dancing.

***

LIEUT.–COLONEL Lazarus, shire engineer; who has been confined to his room during the past week, owing to an attack of influenza, is now progressing favorably.

***

THE Bittern Progress Association held a very successful meeting on September 24, the attendance being a record.

The site of the recreation reserve still hangs in the balance as the land in view is a bit small, but a satisfactory way out of the difficulty is nearly certain.

Cr. Jack addressed the meeting as a fully fledged councillor and was warmly received.

He put forward several propositions for doing Watson’s road and the association decided to call a special meeting of the ratepayers concerned in the completion of Watson’s road.

It was decided to apply for a Government grant to put the road in order to get to the beautiful beach and scenery near Golden Point, Crib Point.

The next meeting of the association is to be held on October 31. ***

A SPECIAL meeting of the council of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings was held on Thursday afternoon last to hear Professor Neilson explain the Montgomerie-Neilson system of sanitation.

The shire president, Cr. C. Jones, occupied the chair, and other councillors present were Crs. Alden, Unthank, Longmuir, McLean, Mason, Wells, Gray, May, Walker, Armstrong and Howell.

After addressing the meeting on general health principles, Mr. Neilson explained his scheme in detail, and promised to provide estimates of cost of a sewerage system for Frankston.

He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Cr. Gray, seconded by Cr. Wells.

***

Frankston Police Court

Monday, 24th September.

Before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chair-

man), and P. Wheeler, J.sP.

Elizabeth A. Symes was fined 10/- for failing to have her child vaccinated.

Senior-Constable Culhane proceeded against three men named W. Liddell, Grey and L. Sharlock for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday night last. They pleaded guilty and were fined 5/- each.

In future the Frankston Court will be held on Tuesdays instead of Mondays. ***

ROY Mott, a Cheltenham railway employee, gives every evidence of becoming a champion wrestler and weight-lifter.

Twenty years old, his elementary tuition was aided by the practice of Sandown series of exercises; following these he became a pupil of Mr. S. P. England, and latterly was taken in hand by Billy Meeske.

Young Mott, who weighs 11st.

4lb., has taken part in five wrestling matches, proving victorious in three, the last one, in the Railway Institute, against H. Kroon, whose greater experience gave him victory.

We feel confident that this young athlete will make a great name for himself in Australian wrestling. ***

VERY few are too poor nowadays to take their country paper, and it is false economy to try to get along without it. Hardly a week passes that something or other does not appear in its columns that will be of financial interest to the subscriber, and by the end of the year he has made or saved or won twenty times the subscription paid for.

The city papers don’t take the place of the country ones, though some

people appear to think they do.

The city papers are alright in their way, but they do not give you that in which you are most interested – your country news.

You cannot learn from them when or where your country meetings are to be held, who are dying or who are marrying, who are moving in or who are moving out, court proceedings, who wants to buy or sell land or produce, in fact hundreds of things of which it might be of particular importance for you to know.

If you can afford to take only one paper, by all means take the one that is printed in the town or district where you live.

It will cost you less, and thereby you will be assisting yourself and keeping the money in the district.

***

SEVERAL local orchardists are now carting their fruit direct to the Melbourne market by motor wagon.

Cr. A. J. Alden, of “Little London” orchard, Tyabb, and Mr. F. C. Renouf, of “Bay View” orchard, Tyabb, are recent additions to the already large list of Peninsula fruitgrowers, who are using this means of safe, sure, and swift means of fruit transport.

***

LAST night a public meeting was held in the Shire Hall, Frankston to consider the statement which Mr. Hansen, of the Education Department, alleged to have made over the phone to the shire secretary to the effect that on his return from Sydney in about 3 weeks time, he intended to oppose to the fullest extent the decision of the Minister of Education to erect the High School at Frankston on 3 acres of land.

Mr. Jones states that Mr. Hansen expressed this intention when informing him that the money for the High School had been placed on the estimates.

Cr. W. P. Mason, chairman of the Council High School Committee, occupied the chair last night.

Cr. Oates said he was at a loss to understand Mr. Hansen’s attitude in view of the fact that he had recommended the area in question.

Cr. Wells, Messrs. Bradbury, Lind, Quartermain, J. Jolly and Mesdames James and Rogersen also spoke.

The following resolution, moved by Mr W. C. Young and seconded by Cr. Wells was carried unanimously:

“That this public meeting, representative of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, strongly resents the statement made to the shire secretary and appearing in the public Press to the effect that Mr. Hansen of the Education Department, intends to oppose to the fullest extent in his power the proposal of the Minister of Education to establish a High School at Frankston, the money for which has been placed on the estimates, and this meeting requests the council to bring Mr. Hanson’s statement under the notice of Sir Alexander Peacock.

Mr. Hansen’s statement is considered all the more extraordinary as it was on his recommendation that the movement to erect a High School as proposed, was initiated.”

Carried unanimously.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 26 & 28 Sep 1923

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A Formal Apology to Members of My Immediate Family

By Stuart McCullough

WE were a gang. And a gang is a very great thing when you’re growing up. When you’re one of five children, there’s no shortage of coconspirators for whatever trouble you happen to be planning. Brothers and sisters are an audience. They’re your biggest fans and your harshest critics. Sometimes simultaneously. And they’re always there – both when you want them and when you don’t. It’s non-negotiable.

I’m the eldest. Not by much, but in terms of family hierarchy, being the eldest really matters. When you’re the eldest, you’re the family icebreaker, that one that crashes into your parents and softens them up so that those who come after you can have an easier time of it. It was a role I took on less from a sense of duty and more as a matter of destiny. It was no easy thing. And although they benefited from me breaking down our parents’ spirit of resistance, I don’t think my brothers and sisters have ever bothered to thank me. Which, if I’m being totally honest, is fair enough.

I have four siblings – two sisters and two brothers and there’s only about six years between us from start to finish. Which is a lot of kids in a very small amount of time. We were close in every respect. To drive the point home, our parents dressed us in matching outfits. We looked like cult members. Technically, we could have formed a basketball team or a band but, instead, we specialised in getting on each other’s nerves. We were good at it.

Come to think of it, I bear most of the responsibility. As an adult, I’d like to think that I am thoughtful and kind to others, empathetic and a good listener. That may be or may not be true. But is most definitely true is that I didn’t start out that way. That’s because, as the eldest of five, I was the tormentor in chief. It’s not something I’m proud of.

There’s less than a year between one of my brothers and I. Indeed, we’re the same age every year for four days. When we were growing up,

these four days were known as ‘the silly season’. It’s fair to say that we completely lost our minds as we tortured each other in a bid for supremacy. But aside from those four days, my brother is a remarkably relaxed and a (mostly) reasonable person. Which means that whatever I said to inspire him to anger and punch a hole in my bedroom door must have been pretty terrible. I don’t even remember what it was.

I wish that were the worst of it. When we were growing up, we had a wood heater. Essentially, it was a black metal box with a window at the front. It was located in the living room where (admittedly) we spent most of our time and was the only form of heating in a six-bedroom house.

The house was designed so that the master bed-

room was at one end of the house, and all the other bedrooms were at the opposite end. Even better, the house was divided into two, with a door separating one half from the other. Closing the door meant that fifty per cent of the house was entirely deprived of heat. To make matters if not worse then definitely colder, my father insisted the door remained closed at all times to keep the cold out. In winter, those bedrooms were very, very chilly. You know you’re in trouble when the bottom bunk in your bedroom is occupied by a family of penguins. The wood heater was an amazing thing. If you were on the right side of the door, it could really punch out a decent amount of heat. The golden rule in our house is that you could never stand

on the hearth to be closer to the heater. Naturally, this meant that we all stood on the hearth whenever we could to defrost ourselves after emerging from our bedrooms. But then I took it a step further.

One day, I decided to put coins on top of the wood heater whilst it was in full flight. I then told my youngest brother that I’d found some spare change and he was welcome to it. He didn’t need to be asked twice. He raced in and scooped those coins into the palm of his hand, only to discover that they were nearly hot enough to melt. The sound of yelping and scent of sizzling flesh followed.

Sometimes I preferred psychological to physical torture. Meal times with five kids are a stampede. The call would go out and there would be the thundering of feet as various family members ran on the kitchen bench to get a plate. The task, then, was to assess which plate had the most food on it. My youngest brother – his hand still recovering from being scalded by a twenty-cent coin – would go to reach for a plate at which point I would express surprise that he hadn’t chosen the biggest meal. He’d pause, reassess, then reach for another one when I would, again, express surprise. This would go on for some time. Put simply, I was horrible.

That’s just the tip of a very ugly iceberg. I have no idea why I was so mean to them. They’re all great people and they made life infinitely better just by being themselves. When I think about Christmas, birthdays or long, languid summers, I think of them. There’s a point when you’re growing up, when things switch and your siblings go from being adversaries to friends. I can’t recall exactly when it happened, but I’m glad that it did. It’s a connection that, like family itself, is nonnegotiable. To Cam, Beck, Sarah and Lachlan, I’m completely sorry and I promise to do better. Starting….now.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Public Notice Planning and Environment Act 1987

FRANKSTON PLANNING SCHEME

Notice of the preparation of an amendment

Amendment C152fran

The Frankston City Council has prepared Amendment C152fran to the Frankston Planning Scheme.

The amendment corrects obvious or technical errors and anomalies in the Frankston Planning Scheme.

You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at:

•the Frankston City Council website at https://www.frankston. vic.gov.au/Planning-and-Building/Strategic-and-HeritagePlanning/Planning-Scheme-amendments; and/or

•during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Frankston City Council, 30 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, 3199.

• at the Department of Transport and Planning website https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planning-schemes/amendments/ amendments-on-exhibition or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the amendment documentation.

Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is 13 November 2023. A submission must be sent to the:

Email: info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Attn: Strategic Planning Team - Planning Scheme Amendment C152fran

Post: Strategic Planning Team Frankston City Council PO Box 490 Frankston VIC 3199

The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/or on its website for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

Phil Cantillon CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 12634845-SM39-23

Baseball Club

celebrate a Grand

Final

Mount Martha soccer's double victory

THE Mount Martha women took on a Yarraville side that had only conceded four goals all season to decide who would be crowned State 5 Metropolitan champions at the home of the Matilda’s.

Two long range goals from Indie Jowett saw Mount Martha go in at half time 2-0 up. As expected Yarraville came out in the second half with a point to prove and clawed a goal back in the 48th minute. Not to be denied a two goal buffer Mount Martha scored straight from kick off. Yarraville could not deal with a delightful long ball from Indie Jowett that Jade Solner gleefully accepted before proceeding to beat the keeper and calmly finishing.

Mount Martha confined to weather the storm from Yarraville and despite conceding in the 94th minute were able to hang on to complete a historic double in their very first season; State 5 South East League winners and State 5 Metropolitan champions.

A fabulous team effort but special mention

Squash player aims for national top 10

AT just 12 years old, Jackson Martin from Arthurs Seat is already a hit in the world of squash.

The talented young sport star will next week represent Victoria at the Australian Individual and Teams Championships in Brisbane.

Jackson has set his sights on finishing in the top 10 of the more than 250 competitors from all over Australia,.

The grade six student at Red Hill Consolidated School has been honing his skills at Tonic Squash and Gym in Dromana under the eye of his mother, Amelia Pittock, who was once world-ranked number 26.

She describes Jackson's journey into the world of squash as being nothing short of remarkable.

“Squash, often described as a chess like physical game, demands strategic thinking, lightningfast reflexes, and tremendous endurance,” Pittock said.

“It's a sport that appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities, and Jackson exemplifies the potential for young talent to thrive and have fun in this dynamic game.”

Adding to the legacy of squash in his family, Jackson's dad, Rodney Martin, who resides in New York, was a former squash world champion.

Pittock, who said she was enormously proud of her son's accomplishments, will be assistant coach to the Victorian team in Brisbane.

The individual and teams championships will be a test of Jackson's skills and determination, with his passion and dedication sure to be an inspiration to other aspiring youngsters.

Pittock said that as Jackson heads to Brisbane, he “carries with him the dreams of a bright future in squash”.

Liz Bell

must go to Indie Jowett, Sophia Floris, Meredith Read and the two match saving goalkeepers Alex Tepaske and Jas Parkinson.

While the club has been in existence since 2015 and they have had girls teams in that time. 2023 was the first year Mount Martha have had a senior women’s team. The squad is made up mainly of players who have played their junior career at Mount Martha, and most are having their first year playing senior women’s football.

The squad won its division 5 South East title playing an exciting brand of football led by their head coach Robin Smith who previously coached at Mornington Soccer Club and assistant coach Harry Aylett. The team only lost one game during the season and were led on the field by Co Captains Indie Jowett and Steph Calvert.

The team will now be promoted to Division 4 South and is looking forward to a good break before starting pre-season. The team is looking for sponsors for next season. Contact Vaughan Menlove on 0402208902 or vorgon73@hotmail. com

Family sport: Jackson Martin, pictured with mum Amelia Pittock, is an up-and-coming squash player with a bright future. Picture: Supplied

Jolly Rogers: Mornington Pirates

win after beating Frankston 5 to 3 in the A2 Division of the Dandenong Baseball Association.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Chelsea snares Stuart Munro

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

STATE 4 South outfit Chelsea has lured high-profile coaching guru Stuart Munro to its ranks.

The local club announced his arrival as technical director late last week.

Munro boasts a celebrated career both as a professional footballer and coach.

The Scot played with St Mirren and Alloa before establishing himself with Glasgow giant Rangers where he played for seven and a half years.

He also played with Blackburn Rovers and Bristol City before coming to Australia in 1997 to join Sydney United.

Munro’s coaching CV includes stints at Gippsland Falcons, Carlton, Parramatta Power, South Melbourne, Oakleigh Cannons, Dandenong Thunder, Dandenong City and Melbourne Knights.

He has been assistant coach of Perth Glory and has twice been named Victorian Coach of the Year.

Munro also has worked in the women’s game as the inaugural coach of Southern United.

“I think I’ve still got a fair bit to offer in the junior player development area and I now live just around the corner from Chelsea so they are my local club,” Munro said.

“I don’t expect to be very much involved with the club’s senior program but will certainly be available if any advice is requested.”

And Chelsea won’t hesitate in asking Munro to vet prospective candidates for its senior coaching position vacated by Carlo Melino last month.

It seems certain that Munro’s knowledge, experience and communication skills will be put to good use at Edithvale Recreation Reserve.

Still in State 4 Somerville Eagles are on the lookout for a new senior coach after president Zach Peddersen revealed that Adam Steele would not be re-appointed.

“Unfortunately the club was put in a position where it was clear the best thing for Adam and the club was to move forward separately so we thank him for his time and effort,” Peddersen said.

“We’ll hold interviews in the coming weeks and there are a few candidates we’d like to speak to.

“Brandt Mulholland won the league with the reserves so he deserves a chance to be considered.”

Captain Conor Mcfall was one of the driving forces in a senior group

that has proven competitive and capable of mounting a serious promotion campaign.

Mcfall has only played senior football for two clubs.

He started playing with Seaford United’s subjuniors until the absence of an under-11 side prompted a switch to Skye United for three seasons.

When he was 15 he returned to Seaford and played in the reserves before making his senior debut as a 16-yearold.

Mcfall signed for Somerville for the pandemic-interrupted 2021 season and took over as senior team captain this year.

“I was a little bit surprised at being made captain but I’ve always been part of the leadership group so it made sense in that regard,” he said.

“I guess when I switched from playing out wide up front to a cen-

tral midfield role I became more of a leader on the park.

“While I still enjoy playing up top I really enjoy getting on the ball more and to be honest I wasn’t enjoying playing out wide.”

Under Steele the Eagles recorded their highest ever points tally at this level when they amassed 38 points and finished fifth last season.

So what will it take for the senior side to take the next step and win promotion?

“We were a really young team,” Mcfall said.

“I mean I’m one of the older guys and I’m 24.

“A few injuries set us back this year and both Tom Pollock and Connor Carson had season-ending knee injuries.

“That took a lot away from us especially experience in those tough

games against Baxter and White Star Dandenong where we lacked that calmness and we hit the panic button a bit.

“So I think next year having two or three players with experience who can play against those title-chasing sides would really help us a lot.”

Mcfall also has a message for his new coach.

“We’ve got a very settled squad and we’re a tight group of players who would run though brick walls for each other.

“This is a great job for the new coach who can come in and work with a young group that can only get better.

“I don’t think we need many new players to take us to that next level and I’m excited about what we could do next season.”

In other news Kevin “Squizzy”

Taylor who recently resigned as head coach of Frankston Pines has been contacted by NPL3 outfit Doveton about its vacant coaching role. Doveton head coach Gerry McDonagh stepped down recently and Taylor has been touted as a possible replacement.

“Yes ‘Squizzy’ is on the shortlist as well as a couple of others from last year’s interviews,” Doveton president Danny McMinimee said.

“There also are two other candidates and we’ll be making a decision very quickly this year so as to get on the front foot.”

The interview panel consists of McMinimee, Stuart Webster and Julian Costin.

Taylor was interviewed late last week.

State 4 spotlight: New Chelsea technical director Stuart Munro (left) and Somerville

Eagles captain Conor Mcfall. Munro picture supplied. Mcfall picture: Darryl Kennedy.

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