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Library talks go online Frankston Library will be hosting author talks on the online platform Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Heather Rose (pictured) is scheduled to speak. She will discuss her latest book Bruny, which was published last year. See story page 6. Picture: Supplied
Checks increase on family violence perpetrators Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au POLICE are performing more frequent checks on people they say are “a high risk of being the victim of further family violence offending” during the coronavirus pandemic. Operation Ribbon will see detectives from family violence investigation units ramp up checks to homes to help reduce “the anticipated increase of
family violence incidents during this time and beyond,” a police statement read. As part of the operation, compliance checks will be carried out on perpetrators. Victoria Police announced on 21 April that they had conducted 347 checks statewide, including 106 compliance checks on “high-risk perpetrators”. 44 family violence offences were detected during those checks, including
breaches of intervention order and assault. There have been 13 people charged and remanded. 11 people were also arrested and will appear in court at a later date. Figures from the Crime Statistics Agency revealed that there were nearly 2500 family violence incidents reported in the Frankston municipality last year. The rate of family violence is high in
Frankston compared to the state average. In 2019 the family incident rate per 100,000 people in Frankston was 1730, much higher than the statewide average of 1282. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said “we recognise this is a particularly high-risk time for family violence with stay at home directions adding another layer of challenges for some members of our community to reach out for support.”
“This means people in our community may be particularly vulnerable during these times and need our help,” he said. “We are sending a strong and clear warning to perpetrators, closed doors will not protect you from being held to account.” In an emergency call 000. Support for people experiencing family violence is available 24 hours a day through safe steps by calling 1800 015 188 or emailing safesteps@safesteps.org.au
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Hard waste rules, collection infomation and staying safe during COVID-19 The annual blanket hard waste collection service is about to commence. The service offers residents the chance to have two cubic metres of hard waste, including green waste collected from their nature strip within a designated week. See below answers to some commonly asked questions, along with the hard waste rules, and information on taking part in the service in the midst of COVID-19.
A truck came but did not collect all my waste, what should I do?
When is my collection?
Place your items in five neat stacks:
Households will receive a brochure in their letterbox two weekends prior to the start of their collection week. Alternatively, you can check your collection week online. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/MyAddress
Don’t panic, not all items are collected by the same truck to maximise diversion from landfill. For example, green waste and hard waste will be collected by different trucks, possibly on different days.
How do I separate my items for collection? • Hard waste • Scrap metal and whitegoods • E-waste and fridges
Can I put items out early?
• Green waste
If you put your waste out before the dates printed on your brochure you risk being fined for illegal dumping. Fines start at $200 and can be up to $17,000 if prosecuted in Court. Council is strictly enforcing illegal dumping and the hard waste rules:
• Mattresses - maximum of two (2) mattress/bed bases can be put out for collection. So either 2 mattress OR 2 bases OR 1 mattress and 1 base
• Place items out on your nature strip no earlier than the Saturday two days before your collection week starts. The total combined materials must not exceed two cubic metres • Any excess waste or items not accepted will have to be removed by the resident If your neighbours put out their hard waste early it is considered illegal and they too risk being fined. You can report this activity to Council for investigation online via our website or phone: 1300 322 322
How much is each household allowed to put out for collection? Each household is entitled to place two cubic metres in total out for collection. See example image below.
Am I allowed to add my excess waste to a neighbour’s pile? No, this is strongly discouraged to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can however take your excess waste and recyclables to FRRRC, located at 20 Harold Road, Skye.
I have more than two metres, what can I do? Residents can book an additional collection for a fee. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or by phone: 1300 322 322
Can I take items from another person's nature strip? Scavenging is strongly discouraged to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and is not one of the four essential reasons to leave your home. Police are patrolling and those found scavenging risk receiving a fine for breaching social distancing laws. It is also unacceptable to knock on someone's door seeking consent to take items. This puts your health and the health of others at risk.
What if someone removes items from my nature strip and I don't want them to? If this occurs, try to note down as much information about the offender as possible, including a number plate, and report it to Council. To make a report visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or phone: 1300 322 322
What do I do if I see someone dumping illegally?
What happens if I put out more than two cubic metres? Anything that exceeds two cubic metres will not be collected. Residents are required to remove excess hard waste or risk being fined for illegal dumping. Council officers will be patrolling in marked and unmarked vehicles, seven days and nights a week.
How can I make the most of my two cubic metres? Ensure you stack items neatly and tightly. You can also take recyclable items to FRRRC free-of-charge, however it is recommended storing these items until social distancing restrictions have eased. PAGE 2
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Note down as much information as you can, including a number plate if possible, and contact Council. All illegal dumping reports will be investigated. You can report illegal dumping online by visiting: frankston.vic.gov.au or by phoning: 1300 322 322
What are contractors doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Our contractors WM Waste Management have made any necessary changes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 including crews practicing safe social distancing. We are also asking our community not to scavenge or share hard waste piles at this time.
Further questions? Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/HardWaste WM Waste: 9721 1915
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ANZAC service goes online THE Frankston RSL hosted an online ANZAC Day service last weekend. The service was live streamed on the RSL’s Facebook page, with the event taking place at a vacant Beauty Park. The mayor Sandra Mayer said “although we are unable to attend Anzac Day services in person this year, we can still honour those who have served our great country.” “In the midst of all that is happening, it’s important that we stand tall, maintain tradition and never forget those that fought for our freedom,” she said. Picture: Supplied
PLANS for a redeveloped Ballam Park. Picture: Supplied
Plans for Ballam Park on show PLANS for a $3.4 million redevelopment of Ballam Park are out for community consultation. The proposed changes in the precinct include public art sculptures, new pathways, a junior playground, water play facilities, a terrace, gardens, and picnic lawns with shelters. New car parking is
also included in the plan. The mayor Sandra Mayer said the ratepayer funded redevelopment would make the precinct “an even bigger drawcard for visitors and locals when this redevelopment is complete. We’ll even have a bowl to host outdoor performances.”
“Due to the coronavirus pandemic we are unable to hold in-person information sessions at the moment so jump online to view the plans, complete our survey and have your say,” she said. Visit frankston.vic.gov.au to make a submission. Feedback closes 5pm, 30 April.
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ing to endorse continuing fireworks displays at the Christmas Festival of Lights and the annual Waterfront Festival. A council-conducted analysis looked at the comparative costs of different displays based on one event. They found that a fireworks display would cost between $7000 and $10,000, while a drone display would cost upwards of $170,000. They determined that a laser show would cost between $20,000 and $100,000, and a projection show would cost between $50,000 and $100,000.
Event remembers lives lost A FRANKSTON-based group will host an online event this weekend to commemorate National Miscarriage Awareness Day. Miscarriage Information Support Service is a not-for-profit volunteer group which provides resources to people affected by miscarriages. At midday, Sunday 3 May, the group will post a video of the event to their Facebook page. The group is offering lemon ribbons and candles to people to help commemorate the lives lost. To receive the complimentary ribbons email info@miss.org.au Visit facebook.com/miss.org.au to watch the event. A MURAL and plaque at Frankston Memorial Park remembering lives lost to miscarriage. Picture: Supplied
FRANKSTON Council has agreed to continue using fireworks for their local events after completing a cost analysis into alternatives. In January council considered cancelling the fireworks display for the 2020 Waterfront Festival in the wake of the bushfire season. They decided to go ahead with the display, and last week reinforced that decision by vot-
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Jacob has met with foul play,” the statement read. The 28-year-old resided in Safety Beach, and was known to frequent Rosebud and Frankston. Police say “on the morning Jacob vanished, he was attempting to source transport to travel back towards the Rosebud area.” Last week detectives released an image of Mr Horton which was taken on the morning of his disappearance. Police describe him as about 170cm
tall with a thin build, red hair, and brown eyes. Police are appealing for public information to help locate Mr Horton. They want to speak to anyone with information about Mr Horton’s movements on the morning of his disappearance, or anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
MISSING man Jacob Horton. Police released an image last week of Mr Horton on the day of his disappearance (left).
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Man charged with murder A MAN has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Frankston North earlier this month. On 4 April police attended a house on Lehmann Crescent, just after 11pm, when they discovered a man with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics worked on the 47-year-old, but he died at the scene. On 19 April a 44-year-old Frankston North man was arrested by homicide squad detectives, and charged with one count of murder. The man was remanded to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. Picture: Gary Sissons
Weapons, drugs found A CARRUM Downs man has been arrested after police allegedly drugs and weapons in his car. The man was pulled over by police on Greville Street, Prahan on 17 April. Police allege that they found drugs including GHB, methylamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine, and prescription medication in his car along with weapons including a machete, a sword, an extendable baton, and several knives. Police also allege that they found “computer items, multiple car and master keys and a large
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Operation nabs drivers VICTORIA Police detected 259 drug drivers, 124 drink drivers, and 3610 speeding offenders as part of their roadside operation over the Easter long weekend. Operation Nexus ran from 9 April to 13 April. Police also detected 243 disqualified drivers, 398 unlicensed drivers, 902 unregistered vehicles, 246 mobile phone offences, 354 disobey signs or signals, and 162 seatbelt offences Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said “we take comfort in the fact no one has died as a result of stupidity on our roads this weekend, but it’s this sort of reckless and selfish behaviour that can lead to a lifetime of grief for others.” “It can take a split second for excessive speed or impairment to eradicate a life,” she said. “We can only hope, while these drivers live with the consequences of having their vehicles temporarily impounded, their licences removed, or their day in court, that they realise this is the far better outcome.”
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Fuel stolen POLICE are searching for a man and woman who drove off from a Cranbourne-Frankston Road petrol station without paying, 18 March. At around 8.40am a silver Mazda 3 with the cloned registration plates AJK 990 pulled into the Cranbourne service station and filled up with nearly 40 litres of fuel. A man pumped the fuel into the vehicle, while a woman was also seen exiting the vehicle to talk to the man. The pair entered the car again after filling up and left without making an attempt to pay. The man is described by police as “approximately 40 years of age wearing a black shorts, a black t-shirt and a black cap”. The woman was described as “wearing a white jumper, glasses and had her hair tied up in a bun”. An image of two people (below) police wish to speak to has been released. Any information to Crime Stoppers.
POLICE are looking for a girl that can help their investigation into the assault and robbery of a 15-year-old in February. At around 5.30pm, a 15-year-old boy was approached by eight boys and a girl on Shannon Street mall, Frankston. One of the boys assaulted the victim, and stole his phone. The
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Library offers digital experience ALTHOUGH the doors to local libraries may be shut, there are still plenty of ways to access books and resources. Library card holders can still access audiobooks, eBooms, and eMagazines online during the library closure period. Frankston City Libraries manager Tammy Goodwin said there were multiple apps that could be used in conjunction with a library card to access reading material. “Before you pay for your audiobooks through other platforms, make sure you check our BorrowBox, RB Digital and CloudLibrary apps for the books you’re looking for with your Frankston City Libraries membership,” she said.
“Our friendly staff are only a phone call away for assistance accessing the online collection including resetting your pin, which can also be done via the Frankston City Libraries website.” Library card holders can also continue to enjoy talks from authors, with Frankston City Libraries still hosting events on the digital platform Zoom. Author Heather Rose will speak about her book Bruny on 5 May. To register for the Zoom event visit library. frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats_On. To become a member of Frankston’s library service visit library.frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1020. Email enquiries to libraryenquiries@ frankston.vic.gov.au.
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Proud to be Australian in troubled times I would just like to pass on to readers of The News how proud I am to be Australian in these troubled times. As we look around the world today, whether it be Germany, France or Spain we see countries divided by not only politics but internal regions as well. Of course the most glaring of these is the United States, with President Donald Trump in his own unique way, leading a country divided on so many different levels. How different are things here? With the national cabinet leading the way, we have all felt included in the decision making and in 99.99 per cent of cases we have been compliant with its decisions. The leadership shown by the prime minister, state premiers and state health officers has been strong and decisive. Sadly, there have been losers too. Opposition Leader Anthony Albaneese running around sticking his hand up shouting “What about me?” certainly isn’t helping, and the same goes for state Opposition Leader Michael O’Brien who needs to just let the elected leaders do their job. John Cain would use Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s faith and his children to score a cheap point (“Looking back” Letters 21/4/20 ). You are better than that, Mr Cain. Michael G Free, Mount Martha
Amazing Morrison Could we really have been in quarantine a couple of days earlier if the Prime Minister Scott Morrison hadn’t decided to allow Hillsong to hold its convention (all other conventions and events for the rest of this year were cancelled on March 15) and watch his beloved Sharks play (“Looking back” Letters 22/4/20)? So he was the sole decider of when the quarantine period
was to commence? No consultation with state premiers and their chief medical officers? No consultation with his cabinet or the federal chief medical officer? What a load of rubbish. He did not attend the Sharks game and he did not tell kids they had to attend school, he merely recommended that they do. The premiers had the final say on that one. Regarding “his brood were safe and sound at home with private tutors” – he wants his daughters to attend school as soon as they are allowed, John Cain did not need to use such patronising language. Naturally, Mr Cain decided to have a go at the PM over his arrival back in Australia when the fires got really bad. Well, it would take a person with little else to discuss because you had to hark back on a deeply regretted incident about which our PM has been truly sorry. Since returning to Australia and moving into the current disaster, Scott Morrison has been amazing, but all someone like Mr Cain, and other bottom feeders, can do is criticise and mock the one man who is doing so much good for this country. The remainder of Mr. Cain’s letter castigates other Liberals ad nauseam and praises [former Labor leader] Kevin Rudd, probably our worst ever prime minister. A huge budget surplus, compliments of the Howard/Costello government turned into a huge deficit. Kevin Cahalane, Mornington
Time for change Glib politicians keep telling us that things will be better on the other side, after this coronavirus pandemic. Is this deliberately ambiguous? I know that things will be better for me on the other side, God help me, but for some politicians I think this is optimistic.
It is no use to blame the plague for the economic woes we find ourselves in, the economic depression had started before this and things will not be back to normal for an eternity. We once had earthly paradise for the proletariat in Australia, but our leaders succumbed to temptation and decided to manufacture nothing, import everything, make bigger profits, and use unlimited credit and debt to pay for everything. After our economy is wrecked we will be presented with a unique opportunity: resurrect our industrial base and bring back paradise. Our economy is based on huge and expanding debt, public and household, with grossly overvalued assets like housing ruining the economy, not helping it. People are economic slaves. A crash is inevitable. Vital industrial assets, like electricity generation and supply being treated as a market is a definition of insanity. All utilities need to be state owned, with a government owned bank as well. Intense immigration keeps on compounding the problems. Tourism is no way to sustain an economy. Instead of exporting red dirt and gas to China, process it here and export iron and steel and steel products. To achieve this miracle a complete political upheaval will be necessary, since no major party has the required philosophy, independence, or testosterone to discard the failed past. Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington
Hold up hands now Victorian council elections are scheduled to be held on Saturday 24 October. With less than six months to go, it is now time for potential Mornington Peninsula Shire Council candidates to decide whether they will stand for election. Hopefully, we can get a few exceptional local candidates to stand for election! Bill Holmes, Sorrento
Rest time solved There is no need to worry about not being allowed to rest during during a walk in public
while we are all enduring COVID-19 “Break from reality” Letters 22/4/20). Halve the length of your walk and take your three-minute rest at home. Then repeat your walk, same result. Ian Dale, Rosebud
Vegans go too far People who wish to impose veganism on the broader population will always find imaginative ways to cast doubt over the meat industry, but this time they’ve gone too far (“Kangaroos contaminated” Letters 22/4/20). To twist the devastating coronavirus crisis in their favour to continue their unwarranted attacks on the upstanding commercial kangaroo industry is an affront to Australian people. The federal government has clearly stated that kangaroo meat poses absolutely no health risk to those in the industry nor consumers. Each year, a small portion of certain abundant species of kangaroos are harvested in the wild in the most humane way possible as advised by scientists and animal welfare experts. They are transported and processed in compliance with strict health and safety regulations and comprehensively tested for bacteria by independent laboratories and overseen by the federal government. There has never been a documented case of illness due to e-coli or salmonella from the consumption of kangaroo meat anywhere around the world. The commercial kangaroo industry in Australia plays an essential role in the sustainability of kangaroo populations as well as the preservation of our natural ecosystem. Ray Borda, chair, Kangaroo Industries Association
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Walter Leach sent to reformatory prison Compiled by Cameron McCullough AT the Court of General Sessions on Monday, before Judge Dethridge, a young man named Walter Edward Leach, 18 years of age, pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault upon girls. There were four counts relating to Hampton, Black Rock, Middle Brighton, and Frankston on different dates between October, 1919, and March, 1920. Accused also admitted a prior conviction at the Children’s Court at Brighton on July 4, 1918, for an aggravated assault upon a female child, when he was released upon probation for a year. Mr E. C. Kelly, on behalf of Leach, said that the case presented some extraordinary circumstances. In nearly every instance accused followed the same plan. He would linger around a State School, and pick out a girl about 10 years of age, whom he would induce to go away with him. At another time he would speak to some girl he met in the street. He would take the girl to some isolated place, on the beach or among the ti-tree, and behave indecently towards her; but in one case only did he attempt to interfere with a girl’s clothing. The accused, counsel submitted, ought not to be dealt with as being an ordinary criminal; but as being a man suffering from some obscure form of lunacy, The evidence of Dr W. J. Denehy, who had examined him, was that his physical condition was such as would be likely to predispose him to commit
offences of this character but certain remedial methods had been suggested, and accused was willing to undergo treatment. In the circumstances, counsel asked the Court to deal with the case in some special manner with a view to the young man’s reform, contending that no good purpose would be served by simply sending him to gaol for any length of time. His honor said that he thought the better course to adopt in regard to accused would be to commit him to a reformatory prison. He would not impose any stated term upon him; but ordered that he be detained during the Governor’s pleasure. The case would of course come under the review of the prison officials from time to time. *** REV. Angwin was entertained at a welcome social at the Methodist schoolroom last Tuesday evening. *** AN important conference between shire councillors and the committee of the Frankston Soldiers Memorial Committee took place yesterday, when an understanding was arrived at on the question of site. Full details will appear in next issue. *** AN Anzac Memorial Service will be held in the Frankston Park next Sunday, at 3 o’clock. The Rev. Geo. Cox will deliver the address. There will be special singing, and the Frankston Brass Band will play a selected programme. *** EXTRA seating accommodation is be-
ing provided to meet the requirements of the record attendance expected at the Frankston Hall next Monday night, 26th inst. The presentation of 1914 Military stars will naturally prove a great draw, and in addition, provision has been made for a high-class concert programme, contributed entirely by the pick of Melbourne’s professional artists. The box plan may be seen at Messrs Brody and Mason’s. *** Frankston Movies. Last Wednesday night the Frankston Pictures again attracted a large audience. Next Wednesday the attraction will be Mary Pickford in “How Could You Jean”, and Wallace Reid in “The Man from Funeral Range”. *** MESSERS G. E. Rogers and Son’s grocery department is now under the management of a first class grocer, with a lengthy city experience. *** Heard in the Train Orange blossoms at Somerville attracted a notable gathering of the clans last Wednesday. Visiting soldiers will be entertained at Frankston by the Wattle Club on Sunday, 2nd May, when the Frankston Brass Band will supply the musical programme. Councillors have agreed to support the site chosen by the committee for the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial. A deputation from Seaford intend waiting on the Frankston Progress Association next Tuesday night, to
discuss the Kananook Creek improvement scheme. Major Conder will take his place in the football field tomorrow with the Frankston boys in the match, Frankston v Somerville. Next Sunday, Anzac Memorial Services will be held in the Frankston park at 8 o’clock. *** FERRETS. (2) for sale. Champion Workers, complete with nets, carrying boxes and hutches. Kananook Pines, Melbourne Road, Frankston. *** The Electric Light To the Editor. At last we have the truth. I have received the following letter from Mr. Ditchburn, the managing director of the Electric Light Co: “Your letter of 14th inst. to hand. My objection was that this office was not made acquainted with the complaints, and if it had, explanations would have been forthcoming, which should have rendered unnecessary a letter to the press. The difficulty of maintaining a service at all during the past few months has been no easy matter. Coal was only made available a short time before the Easter holidays, and it did not give us a chance of preparing a stock of gas for gas supply and running the electric plant; and to meet the big demands for the Easter consumption. To pull through we had to exercise caution in the use of gas for the running of the electric plant. Coal then, and still, is controlled by
the Navy Department, and we have to take what is apportioned to us or leave it. Some of the coal we had was low in gas value, which added to the trouble. We are now building up our gas stock in holder. A matter we have also in hand is to add another electric generator which would enable us to give a larger and better supply, but so far we have not been able to find one. It is impossible in a small works with limited staff to approach a city service. Our staff have had a good deal of hard work and difficult conditions to meet of late, and if complaints have not received consideration it is because they could do nothing to remedy same. Take, for example, the water supply reticulation now being proceeded with; our staff have to constantly be on the tracks of this work to prevent, as far as possible, damage to our gas mains and services. We have over 10 miles of mains to look after, and only as many consumers on the lines as a city or suburban service would have in a street half a mile long, which can easily be patrolled. Branches of trees and scrub swaying by the wind often affect the service. I have written you very fully so that you and others may to some extent realise our position.” *** FROM the pages of the Mornington Standard, 23 April 1920 Frankston Times
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The Apocalypse Diaries – Part Two By Stuart McCullough I’VE been watching a lot of television. And for someone who grew up in the eighties, the era during which watching television was first considered a valid lifestyle choice, that’s really saying something. In many respects, I was at a forefront, cramming in as much ‘box time’ as I possibly could every day. Between the ages of twelve and sixteen, any exposure I had to natural sunlight was an accident. I learned a lot. From Simon Townsend, I learned that the world’s a better place if you’re optimistic. I also learned that a chest chain should be avoided. At all costs. From Shirl’s Neighborhood, I discovered there’s life after rock stardom, even if it involves puppets. And from The Fall Guy I learned that Lee Majors is a human wombat and cannot be harmed by conventional weapons. In fact, television taught me almost everything I know. My parents were aghast at the amount of television I watched and claimed my eyes would turn square. These alarmist claims lacked any real science to back them up. Suffice to say, not once did I hear Rob or Deane on The Curiosity Show discuss television and the risk of your eyes changing shape. Square eyes or not, it was a risk worth taking. Having devoted so much of my childhood to the idiot box, I have been perfectly ready to spend vast amounts of time at home. This, quite frankly, is my moment. With social distancing in full effect, there’s never been a better time to plonk yourself down artlessly on the couch and tune into something that runs for hours and hours. But it’s been a while since I’ve really given the box enough time and, frankly, things have changed. Simon Townsend is nowhere to be seen. Those reliable, formulaic weekly shows like The Fall Guy that were neat little pieces of harmless entertainment with a self-contained beginning, middle and end have all been replaced. These days, everyone
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wants to be edgy and you have to invest in watching at least thirty episodes if you want to have any idea what’s going on. I watched Married at First Sight. I’ll admit it put a sizeable dent in faith in humanity. After only a few minutes, I was overwhelmed by references to ‘the experiment’. Being a person of science, I was instantly hooked. After a few more minutes, it became blindingly obvious that so far as ‘the experiment’ went, this was less CSIRO and Bunsen burners and more The Island of Doctor Moreau in a kind of completedisregard-for-ethical-standards-man-meetspuma/human-animal-hybrid way. It’s tough
viewing. I’ve watched several episodes and the rules of ‘the experiment’ are yet to be explained. So far, the sliding door at the chic loft they use to host the dinner parties has not rolled back to reveal Doctor Moreau. Whether it has revealed ‘beast folk’ all depends on your point of view. But if I were to guess, I would say the experiment has something to do with the effects of alcohol in large quantities on a group of people who may well take Instagram seriously. I can honestly say, I have never before watched so much of anything while looking through my fingers. My concern about Married at First Sight is
that there’s insufficient emphasis on the science. There’s no host as such, and I think that could well be part of the problem. Instead, there are three alleged experts who look as if they’ve just been dragged in from the set of a Demtel commercial. Science is all about credibility. Which is why, next year, they should get Rob and Deane from The Curiosity Show to host Married at First Sight. Imagine the surprised look on the faces of the contestants when Rob and Deane, still dressed in figure-hugging skivvies as though it’s 1978, tell the contestants that they’re going to teach them how to build meaningful and committed relationships and that all they’ll need is a cardboard box, a safety knife and some glue. That’s television. I’ve also been watching Netflix. Mostly the index. For some reason, I have great trouble deciding which series to invest my time in and, as a result, I end up scrolling through the index for hours on end. It’s kind of like walking up and down a smorgasbord without eating anything. I did start watching Ozark which features that guy from Teen Wolf 2 and it’s probably the darkest thing I’ve ever seen. By which I mean, it’s almost impossible to see anything. Even daylight looks like night time and it’s as if all the cameras are wearing sunglasses. Despite my misgivings, I’m already two seasons in. My father treated TV with disdain. To him it was the ‘idiot box’ and programs on it were ‘chewing gum for the eyes’. Then the theme music to All Creatures Great and Small would start up and he’d be backside down in a chair faster than you can say ‘James Herriot’. I hope he’s watching it now and enjoying himself. With self-isolation, we’re in the middle of a great social experiment, hopefully overseen by Rob and Deane of The Curiosity Show. The results of which, I hope, will show the world really is wonderful. Simon Townsend would approve. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
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Season could start in July SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie FOOTBALL Victoria may soon announce a July start to the 2020 season. Last week Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the federal government wanted to get Australians back into recreational sport “as soon as we can” and the national cabinet of state and territory leaders agreed to develop principles for sport and recreation to get consistency across the country. FV and Football Federation Australia would have to sign off on a series of bio-security measures and how they would be monitored but it increasingly looks like training could resume in June with a 22-game season starting in the first weekend in July and ending in November. There would be no catch-up rounds and postponed matches would be played midweek. FV recently surveyed clubs to ascertain ground availability and Mornington and Peninsula Strikers are the latest local clubs to join Frankston Pines in offering to host matches for clubs who only have winter tenancy. FV’s competitions department has been entrusted with the task of developing season scenarios but the state body has been forced to stand down over 50% of its staff and it’s believed that just two employees remain in competitions. They are being assisted by Will Hastie, executive manager of football operations, who along with FV CEO Peter Filopoulos and Matt Green, senior manager business operations, receives a daily briefing from FFA on the federal government position. FV also is in regular contact with the state government as agreement to start training and kick-start the season requires the approval of Victoria’s chief medical officer Professor Brett Sutton. Clubs are now faced with an unprecedented set of challenges and the disruption to revenue streams in the current climate will have a far-reaching impact on their financial security. Langwarrin, Mornington and Peninsula Strikers are the local clubs with the largest wage bill and plans are already underway to address the widening chasm between planned expenditure and expected income. To an extent Langy and Mornington are cushioned from the full impact of
Money matters: Strikers’ president Adrian Scialpi (left), Langwarrin president Tanya Wallace (centre) and Mornington president Matty Cameron have some tough decisions to make.
the economic downturn as the bulk of their sponsorship comes from the construction industry but they’ve already taken a financial hit with more expected. The flow-on effect of a dramatic drop in income seems certain to force clubs to renegotiate terms with players. “Everything is up for review,” Langy president Tanya Wallace said. “We’ve had some registration fees paid and some sponsorship but that’s all. “We’ve discussed this with Scott (Miller, head coach) and at committee level and we’ll have to sit down with the playing group and sort things out. “We won’t do the wrong thing by the players but by the same token we won’t put the club in jeopardy by trying to accommodate players either. “It’s going to be a balancing act and we’ll see how we go.” Mornington president Matt Cameron faces a potential $60,000 shortfall in sponsorship. “The majority of money we use for wages is raised through sponsorship so things are very uncertain now,” he said. “Our sponsorship is normally all in by the start of the season but that’s not the case this time round so my discussions with our sponsors will determine
whether we need to make any changes. “Although we’ve made agreements with everyone the landscape’s changed dramatically and in terms of sponsorship I could be down up to $60,000 which has to come from somewhere. “Raising revenue at home games is another important part of paying players’ wages and how the new season may look with regard to attendances at games doesn’t look promising. “We also need to look at the huge cost of cleaning and policing things properly and how do community clubs monitor that?” Cameron isn’t relishing the prospect of sitting down with players to discuss terms again but he understands the likelihood of having to do so. “It’s obviously going to be a hard conversation but everyone in these times understands that everyone is suffering. “A lot of this comes down to the relationship you have with your players.” Strikers president Adrian Scialpi may face the prospect of ditching match payments altogether and the Centenary Park outfit has discussed the issue at executive committee level. “We’re just starting to get our heads around what the season may look like and how we’ll be impacted by, say, re-
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strictions on crowds for example which would trash your matchday revenue,” he said. “That money goes towards paying referees and some of it goes towards player wages so if that’s gone then you have to get the playing group together and have a chat about the situation. “Look there’s probably only going to be one way forward and that’s going to be very limited wages if any. “Our hope is that if we end up with no money coming in then the players will understand that and we’re not going to be different from any other club as we’re all in the same boat here. “We’d love to think that football takes precedence over money but the reality is that for some guys it may not. “We’ve registered most of our guys and really if they want to go and play for big dollars I honestly don’t know where they’ll go because other clubs can’t commit to paying big money any more.” Scialpi is hopeful that a strong bond between player and club will provide a good outcome for both parties. “Although we’ve turned over a lot of players in the off-season I’d like to think we’ve created a lot of goodwill in the squad already in the short time we’ve had them together.
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By Ben Triandafillou JOHN McArdle’s consistent stayer, Themoonlitegambler, has taken another promising step towards the Group One South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday 9 May. The three-year-old gelding backed up his solid third placing in the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m) with another gutsy performance in the Group Three Chairman’s Stakes at Morphettville on Saturday 25 April. Having sat outside the lead, jockey Emily Finnegan got going 800m out from home and gave a great sight in the straight before the race-favourite and leading SA Derby contender, Dalasan, gained the lead inside the final 100m. Themoonlitegambler stuck on nicely for second place and finished just over a length off the Macdonald/ Gluyas-trained galloper. Pinecliff, Mt Eliza-based trainer Anthony Freedman also had last year’s Victoria Derby winner, Warning, launch late in the event to grab third having come off the bit well before the home turn. Mornington-based trainer John McArdle was happy with the way his galloper is progressing into his main target. “He ran well yesterday,” McArdle said. “He probably got going a bit too early, but he stuck to his guns well. He’s pulled up good and we’ll be going back in two weeks for the Derby.” It’s shaping as a high-class affair but both the McArdle-trained run-
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