PENINSULA CUP
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
The countdown is on for Mornington’s pinnacle of spring racing, the Sportsbet Peninsula Cup. Ascending once more on the picturesque grounds of Mornington Racecourse on Sunday 3 November, racegoers can anticipate a flurry of activity to tickle everyone’s fancy.
Find yourself in the toast of the turf, the Highview Marquee, where you’ll be treated to the day’s top offering. Available to members and the public, indulge in live music and entertainment, an all-inclusive beverage package, and a selection of superbly satisfying eats from food truck favourites—the ideal complement to a jam-packed race card.
To take your experience from preferred to premium, book into the Lodge, open for the first time to purchase in 5 years, with exclusive access to a private balcony overlooking the balcony and mounting yard, as well as an inclusive grazing menu and top-tier drinks package.
Around The Grounds
In the Entertainment Precinct , a silent disco put on by local Peninsula DJs presents Pen Cup callers the chance to unwind and have a boogie. It’s sure to be a true trackside soiree with three different genres of music available to play through the wireless LED headsets at the flick of a Switch.
T’Gallant will be on course spoiling racegoers with its delightful blend of rustic charm & contemporary elegance, where you can indulge in expertly handcrafted wines as local artists play acoustic tunes that will carry you away between each sensational race.
Punters parking themselves on the front lawn can also enjoy a flurry of food and drink from a fantastic selection of food trucks and pop-up bars.
Kids Zone - An assortment of unlimited rides sure to entice dare devils big and small, will be running all day, as well as lawn games, face painting, and more ensuring fun for all.
Teen Zone - This year, teen racegoers are treated to their own silent disco and private DJ, in addition to a range of thrill rides to keep the adrenaline going between every race.
The action continues after the last as Melbourne Indie band, The Vanns , take to the stage, giving guests a taste of modern-day Australian rock & roll to cap off what is sure to be a spectacular race day outing.
Frankston
Tobacco shop smashed up
A TOBACCO shop in Frankston went up in flames last week after a car was driven into it. Firefighters attended to extinguish the blaze, and police are investigating. The fire is one of many which have occurred at tobacco shops across the state this year. See story page 4. Pictures: Gary Sissons
Former mayor’s misconduct revealed
Brodie Cowburn
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A FRANKSTON Council candidate was banned from practicing psychology in 2020 after he was found to have entered a sexual relationship with a former patient.
Alistair Wardle is a candidate in Yamala Ward. He is a former mayor of Frankston, serving on council until 2012. Sometime after that he moved interstate - in 2013 he established a
private psychology practice in New South Wales.
In late 2019, the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission prosecuted multiple complaints made against Wardle. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal found that Wardle had terminated a therapeutic relationship with a patient to pursue a personal relationship, which later became sexual. It made findings of unsatisfactory professional conduct, professional misconduct, and impairment.
The tribunal’s decision read that Wardle ceased treating his patient “in order to pursue a personal relationship and did so without proper regard to her interests, a professional assessment of her therapeutic needs, and without seeking supervision”.
Wardle later entered a “sexual and employment relationship” with his former patient, the finding read.
The tribunal wrote that the patient went on to be employed by Wardle’s practice to perform administrative work. They maintained a friendship
after their sexual relationship ended, and she appeared as a witness on his behalf at the tribunal. Wardle admitted to the relationship during the hearing.
The tribunal also found that Wardle had terminated the therapy of a separate patient “in order to pursue various business ventures with her, during the course of which he became completely enmeshed in all aspects of her finances and personal life”.
The Frankston Council candidate engaged in “personal contact and
gifts during the therapeutic relationship and various incidents of sexualised remarks and touching thereafter” with that patient, the tribunal found. It found that Wardle had a personality disorder which impacted his judgment.
On 5 March, 2020, Wardle’s registration to practice psychology was cancelled with a non-review period of five years.
In a statement to The Times , Wardle denied the allegations.
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Rubbish situation on the verge
THE Australian Conservation Foundation (Mornington Community Group) is calling on the state government and the Environmental Protection Authority to immediately implement sustainable procedures to ensure roadside cleanliness in Victoria on an ongoing basis.
The organisation believes roadside litter has significantly increased since Covid, and is creating traffic hazards, drain blockage issues, and various environmental issues.
“The current situation is not acceptable,” said ACF Mornington Community Group member Maria Remova.
“The level of the roadside contamination in the area is very high. Not
only is it disheartening and ugly to residents and our millions of visitors each year, but it is also detrimental to the environment.”
“Uncleared rubbish eventually breaks down into micro and nanoplastics, which end up in the soil, waterways, reservoirs and the bay, digested by wildlife, plants and humans.”
The group is calling for the government and EPA to:
n Take immediate action to clean and decontaminate the roadsides and increase the frequency of roadside cleaning to “as needed”.
n Provide transparency about the cleaning subcontractors and ensure
there is immediate action in case of poor performance.
n Restore an emergency littering reporting line with responses from VicRoads.
n Install road signs advocating for litter prevention and introduce litter cameras. The revenue from fines could provide a significant and ongoing source of budget income.
The Australian Conservation Foundation (Mornington Group) has started a petition entitled “Keep Our Roads Safe – Clean the Litter: Demanding immediate action from EPA / VicRoads!” that can be signed here: chng.it/2pHZNndKy4 Cameron McCullough
INCUMBENT Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea has been preselected to run again at the next federal election.
Belyea won the March by-election for the Labor Party - she defeated Liberal Nathan Conroy by 2.7 per cent on the two-party-preferred count.
Belyea was officially locked in as Labor’s candidate last week. She said “it’s an honour to have the opportunity to run for re-election.”
“Locally, Labor has significantly invested in our community - whether it be the Frankston Urgent Care Clinic, sporting pavilions, stadiums, schools, car parks or community centres. I want to see all these projects finished and even more investment in our community,”
she said.
“Supporting people with cost-of-living relief is a top priority. There’s been targeted action to cut taxes, provide energy bill relief, get wages moving and make medicines cheaper – but there is always more to do. I want to see Medicare strengthened even more and more investment in social and affordable housing and local infrastructure.”
The March by-election was triggered by Peta Murphy’s death in December.
Nathan Conroy will contest Dunkley for the Liberal Party again at the federal election.
Dunkley boundary shifts
THE southern part of Mt Eliza is set to move from the Dunkley electorate into Flinders.
The changes have been in the works throughout the year, and have now been finalised and gazetted. The Australian Electoral Commission says the new boundaries (below) will come into effect at the next federal election.
The boundary separating Dunkley and Flinders now sits across the Nepean Highway and Canadian Bay Road. At the northern boundary, Patterson Lakes, Carrum, Bonbeach, and parts of Chelsea and Chelsea Heights have transferred from Isaacs to Dunkley.
The Liberal Party of Victoria objected to the changes - in a submission to the AEC, the Liberals wrote “Mount Eliza has been a consistent part of the Dunkley electorate and has strong links to the Frankston area. Mt Eliza is a strong, close-knit community which should remain wholly within the Division of Dunkley. Splitting it unnecessarily divides a strong community of interest.”
Voters who are affected by the retribution will be automatically placed into the new electorate on the electoral roll.
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MARIA Remova and Sue Miles pick up litter in Baxter. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Candidate denies allegations
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“Nothing was proven according to normal judicial proceedings,” Wardle said. “I would like to state that I am innocent of any of the things alleged in the complaint and have vigorously maintained that stance, since the complaint was first made.”
“I worked as a community psychologist in keeping with my lifelong values - a role that was a vocation, not a career - and express my thanks to the hundreds of clients, friends and former colleagues who supported me through the ordeal of the injustice that was done to me.
“The real story should be about the way in which the Health Care Complaints Commission operates and supposedly investigates complaints.”
Wardle’s Frankston Council candidate statement posted on the Victorian Electoral Commission website does not make mention of his history as a psychologist. He wrote that if elected, he will “provide quick, friendly and great customer service with a ‘yes, can do attitude’.” Wardle’s website also does not list psychology among his work experience.
Voting closed for local government elections last Friday, 25 September. The other candidates contesting Yamala Ward are: Nathan Butler, Garry Ebbott, Sheila Newman, and former councillor Steve Toms.
Tobacco shop up in flames
A FRANKSTON tobacco store is among the latest to be engulfed in a suspicious fire.
Emergency services were called out to the Young Street tobacco store at around 4.40am on 22 October. They found the shop ablaze, and worked to extinguish it.
In a statement, Victoria Police confirmed that it is investigating the incident.
“It is believed a vehicle was driven into a store before the business was set alight. No one was inside at the time,” Victoria Police said. “The investigation remains ongoing.”
The same night, a tobacco shop in Thornbury also went up in flames. Anyone with information can assist police by contacting Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submitting a report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
THE aftermath of a suspicious fire at a Frankston
Man attacked
A MAN has been injured in a violent attack at Kananook Station.
Police allege a man approached his victim at the railway station at around 1.30am on 4 October. He allegedly used a metal pole to attempt to steal his wallet and phone. A woman also threatened the victim, police allege.
The victim sustained minor injuries. The alleged offenders are still outstanding.
In a statement, police describe the man as “caucasian, 176cms tall, skinny with long straight dark coloured hair, blue eyes and a gap in his front teeth. He was wearing a grey baseball cap, long black coat, long red pants and white shoes.”
Police say the woman is “caucasian, 155cms tall, skinny with grey hair tied up in a bun. She was wearing long dark coloured pants, blue top and white shoes.”
Images of two people police wish to speak to have been released (above). Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Search for Ronan
POLICE and SES resumed their search for a missing Frankston North man last week.
54-year-old Ronan was last seen walking past Kinetic Stadium in Frankston at about 6.45pm on Tuesday, 28 May. He left Frankston Hospital earlier that day, and was spotted at a Davey Street chemist at around 4pm.
Last week between Monday and Friday, police conducted a five-day search for Ronan in the Frankston CBD and its surrounding areas.
In a statement, Victoria Police has urged residents to come forward with information. “Police and family continue to hold concerns for Ronan’s welfare as he lives with epilepsy and an acquired brain injury, both of which both require medication. His disappearance is extremely out of character,” Victoria Police said. “Officers are also appealing for residents in Frankston South, specifically those residing in and around High Street, Warringa Road, Cliff Street and Foot Street, to check their properties and review any CCTV footage they might have from 28 May. “Ronan is Caucasian in appearance and approximately 167cm tall with dark shoulder length hair and a grey beard. He was wearing black tracksuit pants, a faded black hoodie, black runners, and black rimmed glasses.”
Anyone with information can contact Frankston Police Station on 9784 5555.
YAMALA Ward candidate Alistair Wardle. Picture: Supplied
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
tobacco shop. Picture: Gary Sissons
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Mum goes back to school
A FRANKSTON North mother has gone back to school to complete her VCE aged 44.
Melissa Carling dropped out of high school to have a child. Now a mother of four, Carling has returned to complete her schooling.
Carling has studied one subject a year for the last four years. This year marks the end of her studies. She said “I felt supported, guided and encouraged” to undertake the effort.
“Doing my VCE has opened doors to better opportunities,” Carling said.
After finishing her VCE exams, Carling has her sights set on finishing further education in disability care and leaving her cleaning job. “It’s time to move on,” she said.
Around 4000 Victorian adults completed their VCE studies in the last five years. Box Hill Insti-
tute is one of the state’s largest providers of VCE education outside of secondary schools - director of BHI’s foundation education college Matt Hetherington said “not everyone has a great experience at secondary school. People leave early for various reasons but don’t want to miss out on completing Year 12. That’s where we come in.”
“The curriculum is carefully curated with popular subjects favoured by mature-aged students. Learners can also tap into various support services including financial scholarships, a ‘Head Start’ program and ongoing curriculum assistance. Our teachers are experts at supporting people to become confident, lifelong learners.”
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3G switched off
3G NETWORKS across Australia will shut off this week.
From 28 October, Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G networks. Phones which are only compatible with the 3G network will no longer be able to make calls.
The switch may affect calls to emergency services. Phones using 3G will not be able to contact 000.
Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association CEO Louise Hyland said the change will mean more reliable 4G and 5G services. “Fast
and reliable mobile network connectivity is critical for Australians and for our economy. The 3G network currently uses up spectrum that could be better served providing more efficient 4G and 5G, which is why this switchover is important,” she said. “With less than a week to go before Telstra and Optus switch off their 3G networks on 28 October, we are urging everyone to check your tech to see if their device will be impacted and, if they are still concerned, to speak to their service provider.” To check if your device is affected visit www.3Gclosure.com.au.
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VCE student Melissa Carling. Picture: Supplied
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
FRIDAY BRAND BOLLYWOOD DOWNUNDER
SBS VICELAND, 9.30pm
THURSDAY GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO
SBS, 7.30pm
The path less travelled is where you’ll find Ernie Dingo (pictured) these days. In the sixth season of this easygoing travel series, the Australian icon uncovers hidden gems – both people and places. With his signature easygoing approach and laid-back interview style, it’s easy to feel like you’re right there with him. Tonight, Dingo searches for the biggest fish in the sea at Ningaloo Reef, Rae Johnston meets a folk duo in regional Victoria and Coles Smith steps back in time in Kalgoorlie.
Borne of the Indian culture’s rich storytelling history and the advent of motion pictures, the Hindi film industry – or Bollywood (a portmanteau of “Bombay” and “Hollywood”) – is renowned for its colourful costumes, spectacular settings, sweeping romances and signature dance scenes. In an illuminating and informative feature, filmmaker Anupam Sharma (unIndian, pictured) discovers how this form of cinema swept the world and particularly Australia.
SATURDAY
GREAT AUSTRALIAN CONCERTS: FINN/KELLY SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm
Nothing inspires FOMO (that is, Fear of Missing Out) quite like a live concert or superstar spectacle. From sellout pop phenomenons to farewell tours, these cultural touchstones can be the hottest ticket in town, and who doesn’t love to say, “Oh, I saw them in their heyday”, when a reunion tour rolls around? This time capsule of a series, hosted by Mark Lizotte, aka Diesel, is here to cure any regrets by revisiting Australian music’s greatest shows. Tonight, it’s Paul Kelly and Neil Finn’s (pictured) 2013 gig, “Goin’ Your Way”, at the Sydney Opera House.
SATURDAY NO TIME TO
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NINE, 7.30pm
Daniel Craig wraps up his time with Her Majesty’s Secret Service as superspy James Bond in this fitting finale that ranks among 007’s best outings. After an explosive opening scene, the film finds Bond retired from MI6 duty and enjoying a quiet life in picturesque Jamaica. His peace is soon interrupted, however, when his CIA buddy Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) turns up seeking his help. His subsequent mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist sees Bond outmaneuver his successor Nomi (Lashana Lynch), leading him to a scarred and heavilyaccented villain (Rami Malek) who is armed with a dangerous new technology that’s capable of killing millions. Closing out his five-film run as the iconic agent, Craig well and truly signs off from the enduring franchise with a bang.
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Rideshare. (2020, Mav) Taylor Spreitler, Danielle Burgess, Amanda Grace Benitez. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return, PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above: France. (PG) A look at the Cevennes National Park.
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Zara and Vincent attempt to maintain the upper hand.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (MA15+ls)
3.25 Rage Closer. (R) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
12.35 Germinal. (Masv, R) 3.35 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return, PGal) A tradie crashes into a parked car.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores what life behind bars is like for Derek Barrett, Rebecca Butterfield and the killers of Anita Cobby.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 John Farnham: Celebrating 60 Years. (Ml) A celebration of John Farnham.
9.20 RPA: Jamie’s Baby. (PGm) In the paediatric ED, a toddler is admitted in respiratory distress after an illness.
10.20 9News Late.
10.50 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
Resident Alien. (Mav)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
My Way. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
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Lashana Lynch No Time To Die
Friday, November 1
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(3)
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(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml, R) 1.45 Plum. (Mal, R) 2.55 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Jerry Coleby-Williams goes to a bamboo nursery.
8.35 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) Part 3 of 3.
9.25 Fisk. (Ml, R) Helen finds herself obligated to help.
9.50 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
10.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)
12.00 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) 1.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Lost Ships Of Rome. (PG) A look at a 1st-century Roman shipwreck.
8.30 Castle Secrets. (Mav)
Takes a look at castles.
9.25 Kennedy. (Premiere) A look at the life of John F Kennedy.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 The Lesson. (Premiere, Mal)
12.20 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Malsv, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs talks to Stephanie Alexander.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Big Dig. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Jamie Durie is on a search to find the right material to build his house.
9.30 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) The story of the 2018 murder of British backpacker Grace Millane and how her killer was caught.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Deserts And Grasslands. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart. 10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGls)
11.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.30 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Drive TV. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Soccer. Joga Bonito Tour. Ronaldinho XI v Cahill XI. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.25 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.50 Planet A. 3.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 9.30 Brand Bollywood Downunder. 11.15 The Doll Factory. 12.10am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
(34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30
6.40
Rockies. 7.30 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Big Momma’s House. (2000) 10.55 Late Programs.
6am Wide
Open Sky. Continued. (2015) 6.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 8.40 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 10.25 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 12.05pm Arab Blues. (2019, M, Arabic) 1.45 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 3.45 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 5.25 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 7.30 Last Film Show. (2021, M, Gujarati) 9.35 Maja Ma. (2022, M, Hindi) 12.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Untold History Of The Pacific. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35
Saturday, November 2
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Mav, R) 1.25 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.15 Question Everything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Dr Charles Perkins Oration 2024. 4.30 Boyer Lecture 2024: Professor Anna Goldsworthy. 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: The Big Lap – Fiona MacDonald. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Beechworth, Victoria. (PG, R) Annie Louey heads to Beechworth.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (PGv) A woman Alphy knows goes missing.
8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4. After a surgeon is shot dead and his daughters abducted, DCI Stanhope and her team pursue the killer.
9.50 Plum. (Mal, R) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.
10.45 Countdown To War. (R)
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 1. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.30 Clash Of Titans.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG) A look at at the history of Windsor Castle. 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Bradford-On-Avon. (R) Part 2 of 4. 9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Amazon. (PG, R) Narrated by Robert Lindsay. 10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.05 Paris Paris. (PGas, R) 12.05 Hope. (Mv, R) 2.10 Significant Other. (Mal, R) 3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team meets the Giants of Mandurah and explores Tasmania’s remote Tarkine. 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum.
10.25 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, Mlv, R) A helicopter pilot goes on the run. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport.
12.55 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan Mills fights for his life.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) The team explores the Iberian Peninsula.
6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 11.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, Malv) Bond tries to rescue a kidnapped scientist. Daniel Craig, Rami Malek.
10.45 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) A family is caught in a coup. Owen Wilson.
12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A panel, including Maxine Horne, Nick Bell, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu and Robert Herjavec, is pitched inventions. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) A man is struck in the groin by a javelin. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Indian Space Dreams. 3.15 Jungletown. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Finn/Kelly. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Icehouse. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 1.15am The X-Files. 3.00 Late Programs.
(1963) 3.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 3. 5.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 3. New Zealand v Tonga. 8.00 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dynamite. (1971, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
Sunday, November 3
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.40 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (PG) Grandma quits the reception desk.
8.30 Plum. (Ml) Plum takes his family to Melbourne.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar’s Stand Against Racism. (Ml, R) A look at Nicky Winmar’s stand.
9.55 You Can’t Ask That: Killed Someone. (Mal, R)
10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) 11.55 Fires. (Final, Mal, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 APAC Weekly. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 2. Highlights. 5.30 Clash Of Titans. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason. Part 1 of 2.
9.20 Caral: Sacred City In The Andes. (PGa) Archaeologist Ruth Shady and her team explore Caral, the first real city in the Americas. 10.20 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R) Explores 18thcentury London’s salacious side. 11.15 American Presidency
With Bill Clinton: Separate But Unequal. (PG, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 TBA. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Cinderella. (2021, PG) 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34)
6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.00 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. 4.00 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 4.30 Yarning Culture Through Film. 4.35 Ray Charles At Salle Pleyel. 6.10 News. 6.25 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 After The Apology. 10.00 MOVIE: The Chant Of Jimmie Blacksmith. (1978, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 10. St Kilda v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 10. Richmond v Hawthorn. From Swinburne Centre, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
An exclusive special investigation.
8.00 Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story. (Madl, R) The story of entrepreneur Michael Gudinski who revolutionised the Australian music industry.
10.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Night Of Terror –The Bega Schoolgirls. (MA15+alv, R) A look at the Bega schoolgirl murders.
11.50 Autopsy USA: Dennis Hopper. (Mad)
12.50 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (72)
6am Morning Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 12.00 Drive TV. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PGam, R) 1.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 Helloworld. (Return) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Trump: A Second Chance? (PGlv) Explores Trump’s 2024 presidential run.
11.45 The First 48: Brothers Down. (Mav) A look at the murders of two brothers.
12.35 SA Variety Bash. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Destination WA.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
9GEM (92)
6am Morning Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Key Ingredient. (Return) 10.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 11.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 12.00 Pooches At Play. (PGa, R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. (PGl, R) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 7. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. (PG) Revisits some of the people from the show. 8.00 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Celebrity guests include Zoë Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Emilia Pérez, Miranda Hart and Ncuti Gatwa. 9.10 FBI. (Mv) The team investigates when a couple are murdered and all evidence points to their home’s previous owner. 10.10 FBI: International. (Mv) A US ambassador is taken hostage. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy!
4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (Return) 11.40 Hoarders. 1.20am MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, MA15+) 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)
6am
Morning Programs. 8.40 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.20 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 12.15pm Last Film Show. (2021, M, Gujarati) 2.20 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 6.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.30 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 10.25 A Matter Of Trust. (2022, MA15+, Danish) 12.30am Late Programs.
1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 The Highland Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 9.30 Step Outside. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 12. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. 1.30pm Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 13. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, M) 11.25
10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Avengers. 11.30 MOVIE: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) 1.30pm Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 3. Papua New Guinea v New Zealand. 3.45 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 3. Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands. 6.00 Getaway. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Fugitive. (1993, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Basketball. WNBL. Sydney Flames v UC Capitals. 4.00 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Three Chords And The Truth. (2022, M) 11.45 Gotham. 1.35am Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Late Programs.
Monday, November 4 ABC TV (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs Revisited. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
12.05 Planet America. (R) 12.40 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Malv, R) 1.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (Final, PG, R) 2.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
(3)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.05 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Walkatjurra: Our Actions Will Never Stop. 3.20 Primitive Medium. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PG) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals) Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.25 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s) 1.05 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+aw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Malicious Motives. (2021, Madv) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin throws a spanner in the works. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Brisbane. 9.10 Twisted Twins? Part 1 of 2. Explores the stories of identical twins involved in criminal cases of murder or missing persons.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) An armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.00 America Decides. A look at the upcoming 2024 US election.
10.00 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGls)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 8.40 Matlock. (Premiere, Ms) A brilliant woman uses her unassuming demeanour to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (Return, Ml) Harry hosts a party for Manju’s 70th. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Bamay. 2.40 Munchies Guide To Wales. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.40 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.15 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Meaning Of Hitler. 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Who Is D.B. Cooper? 11.30 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.40 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 11.40 Seinfeld. 12.35am The O.C. 1.30
Island UK. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers C’ship. Windsor Spectacular. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support
Tuesday, November 5
ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mls, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. 11.00 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Such Was Life. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Horse Racing. Big Dance on Cup Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. 6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. 5.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Three contestants go head-to-head against a mesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for the jackpot. Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.
6.00
8.00 Back Roads. (PG)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Casey Donovan. (Final, Ml)
9.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... Ashley Walters. (Final, Ml, R)
9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope – A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast: USA Votes.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: The Isle Of Anglesey.
8.30 The Zelensky Story. Part 1 of 3. 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Glacier Express. (R) Follows the GlacierExpress 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 12.50 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, 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) Abigail teeters on the edge.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Mike and Pete present a surprising menu.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Mike is taken back to his first unsolved case when the remains of a man surface seven years after his murder.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 Air Crash Investigations: Icy Descent. (PG, R) 12.40 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Trump On Trial: Prosecuting A President. (MA15+l) A look at “The State of Georgia vs Donald J. Trump”, the biggest criminal case against the former president. 10.10 9News Late.
10.40 To Be Advised.
11.40 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. A teenager fights for her life in hospital.
10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Dating’s Dangerous Secrets. 2.25 Motherboard. 2.50 The Pizza Show. 3.15 Kickin’ Back. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Bloodlands. 12.20am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am All Quiet On The Western Front. Continued. (1979, PG) 7.50 Goddess. (2013, PG) 9.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.25 Hope
Wednesday, November 6
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Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. 10.00 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. 10.30 SBS World News: US Election 2024. 4.15 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 4.20 Such Was Life. 4.30 Where Are You Really From? 5.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Sevilla And Carmona. Michael Portillo finishes his Andalucian odyssey. 8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Death. (Mav) Part 1 of 5. 9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v) Chase finds a temporary hideout.
10.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC
11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 12.15 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 12.45 In Limbo. (Final, Mal, R) 1.40 Killing Eve. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Truth About Fasting: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast.
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Desperate Measures. (Premiere, Malv) 12.55 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge. (1986) 10.55 MOVIE: The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 1.05am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Walking On Sunshine. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.20 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 9.10 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 11.00 Balloon. (2018, M, German) 1.20pm All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.10 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953,
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6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 US Presidential Election. In-depth coverage of the US presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. Dana lets go.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+mv) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance that is transporting a severely wounded cop. Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzalez. 11.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
10.00 US Election 2024. Coverage of the 2024 US election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) Three contestants go head-to-head against a mesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for the jackpot.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.10 Listing Melbourne. (PGl) With relationships fraying and reputations on the line, the stakes have never been higher for the team.
10.20 Nine News US Election Edition.
11.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Shark Tank. The panel is pitched a number of inventions, including a camera that takes 27 photos and an edible serviette. 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) 9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping.
Time for shire to seek financial solutions
There is no doubt that the shire is headed for the perfect storm financial crisis. They are being hit with the same cost of living pressures that we are. Recently I have been hit with two insurance increases of 26% and after almost doubling last year, my gas rates have increased between 18% to 23% from August.
Rate capping certainly plays a part, just like my pension increases do not cover my increased costs. At the time, rate capping was the only way to stop the abuse of raising rates by the sire and I worked for several months with the Essential Services Commission on the program. It is still important but needs a new look in terms of how calculated.
Should the shire apply for a rate cap variance I would be the first to object. They have left at least $25m dollars on the table for several years and until they “fix” that problem do not deserve a variance.
I have been an advocate for shire-wide permit parking for several years to no avail. We still have councillors and, amazingly, ratepayers who vote in favor of a free ride for tourists at ratepayer expense rather than a significant revenue stream in favor of ratepayers who would not be affected by the program.
There are still traders who think it is better to have tourists fill a parking space all day while at the beach rather than turnover of parking spaces every hour or so.
If Council Watch wanted to do something positive for councils they would be spending their time aggressively advocating against cost shifting without funding rather than bashing councils and councillors.
And the shire has yet to consult with ratepayers, using strategic planning techniques, what services they want to do without.
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Eliminate gender pay gap
As I sat down this morning to read the local newspaper, I couldn’t help but feel dumbfounded by the main front page article (Shire reduces staff gender pay gap, The News 15/10/24).
As a woman who has worked all of my life (and raised our children), how is it that we are supposed to be punching the air to celebrate a reduction of 12% in pay inequity between the genders?
Are we supposed to be happy with the residual 12.4% pay gap?
As the local newspaper, representative of all people, you should be demanding why a pay inequality still exists at all! Not writing an article that delivers the facts, but does not challenge the council and all other employers to do what’s fair and moral and pay women the same as men, now!
Get active in helping change.
Roberta Orton, Mornington
Rewarding experience
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
The campaign has officially ended, and as I conclude my term as your coun cillor, I’m reflecting on the incredible journey that brought me here.
Four years ago, a casual suggestion from a friend (possibly even a joke) led me to make a spontaneous bid for council in the 2020 elections.
To my surprise, I was elected – and what followed was one of the most rewarding and humbling experiences of my life.
Representing our community has been a true privilege and honour, filled with highs and lows, lessons learned, and moments I’ll carry with me always.
As I wrap up this council term, I want to say how deeply proud and grateful I am for the trust you placed in me.
It’s been an unforgettable experience. I’ll share more about what’s next (“take two”) soon, but for now – my sincere thanks.
Anthony Marsh, Mt Martha
Straightening the truth
Anthony Clifford’s letter (Bending the truth, Letters 22/10/24) suffers from either a child-like innocence that believes everything that the IDF serves up, or from a selective view that only accepts what he wants to hear.
The evidence that the IDF and various extreme right-wing Israeli governments have deceived and falsified the truth over the past 76 years is prodigious and incontrovertible.
The atrocities in Gaza and the West Bank are too numerous to cover here. But the fact that the UN over these years has often exposed their trickery, duplicity and mendacity in the provision of disinformation has made the UN a major target in their military and political projects.
This is also the case for journalists who have dared to report on what is really happening on the ground in Gaza and now Lebanon.
As a result, 179 UNRWA employees, 224 humanitarian workers, 140 journalists have been killed, many by deliberate targeting.
There are numerous resources for the evidence of a history of IDF/Israeli lies, but for a particularly rigorous approach I suggest the relevant chapters in Robert Fisk’s book Night of Power – the Betrayal of the Middle East
He does not absolve Palestinian and other militant groups of atrocities, but when it comes to the use of brutal and disproportionate violence and destruction, Israel is a clear winner.
Henk van Leeuwen, Mount Martha
Who’s bending?
If anyone is bending the truth in the war against humanity by Israel, it’s coming from the Israeli government and its armed forces (Bending the truth, Letters 22/10/24).
The UN forces in the middle east were put there in consensus by the whole world, including Israel, and should be treated with utmost respect.
Getting shot at by the ever-increasingly aggressive armed forces of Israel is not their mandated mission.
If Mr Clifford thinks it’s OK to massacre 90 innocent people to kill one Hamas operative, as happened some months ago, I respectfully disagree.
Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach
Scant information
Residents are seeking more than the scant, sketchy detail provided at a recent information session about the expansion of the Arthurs Seat Eagle tourism facility, including base station, summit station and luge track.
Because of the lack of consultation regarding this proposal in our in our State Park of Aurthurs Seat, I have questions of concern. How will the project’s footprint impinge on the Fire Overlay for access by emergency services?
I agree with Nigel Atkins (Consider the fire risk, Letters 8/10/24). “This is putting the communities of Dromana, McCrae, Arthurs Seat, Main Ridge and Red Hill at serious risk from fire.” State fire agencies recently noted in catastrophic fire conditions it estimates it would take less than ten minutes for fire to travel from the bottom to the top of Arthurs Seat, with only one road escape directly from the top to the bottom. Has there been a Cultural Heritage Assessment by an accredited agency?
I note that “Wonga”, the First Nations name for Arthurs Seat, is a culturally significant site for them.
Has there been a recent and thorough Fauna Impact Assessment and has there been a recent thorough Environmental Impact Assessment? Arthurs Seat State Park has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the state. So many animal and plant species are considered threatened or endangered.
After the massive backlash by the community that put a stop to The Harry Potter Experience at the Briars Sanctuary and No Quarry, I would
have thought the two wealthy businessmen behind this would certainly have consulted wider with First Nations Peoples, environmental groups, shire councillors and residents before planning this project. Social capital and positive community sentiment are critical for any tourist venue, especially if it is an intrusion into people’s backyards and state parks.
Julie Gunn, Dromana
Green credentials?
The peninsula covers a large area under various wards. Running for the Mornington Peninsula council and residing in a different ward doesn’t prohibit anyone from running in another ward. (Eligibility notes – to become a candidate in a local council election, you must be enrolled in the council you are contesting).
Also, not every ‘promise’ made during the campaign will be fulfilled once on the council. It’s easy to promise many things, but it’s a different story once elected to the council, as other councillors’ perspectives must be considered. Each vote holds equal weight.
Despite J. Hansen’s extensive reasoning about why specific candidates should be evaluated (advertisement, The News 16/10/24) it’s pretty bold to assign grades to them.
Anne Kruger, Rye
Luge not a fait accompli
It is very concerning that the huge expansion of the Arthurs Seat Eagle’s existing premises plus a tower, over road walkway and toboggan ride with “fun features” up and down Arthurs Seat State Park seems to have been presented by the wealthy developer’s promoters as a done deal.
The impression given to listeners to a radio program and at the brief “information” invitation evening in Dromana, was that a special agreement, bypassing the shire and the local community, had been reached with the state government.
This left people feeling there was no hope in protesting. This is not true.
A Ministerial Permit Application for the proposal has been lodged with the state minister for planning, Sonia Kilkenny, but is currently still waiting for approval.
Please sign the petition, contact your local members of parliament, talk to the newly elected councillors, and write to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council asking them to take a stand and make your voice heard.
Everyone loves living here and visiting the peninsula because of the environment. We as a community have to draw the line and do everything we can to protect it.
Esther Gleixner, Flinders
Roundup unacceptable
It is disappointing and unacceptable that the glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, has been used in community playgrounds (Outrage over playground weed killer, The News 23/10/24).
Parents are rightfully outraged at the risks this poses to children in spaces meant for safe play.
As we celebrate Children’s Week, with the theme “children have the right to a clean and safe environment”, let’s also remember the risks that Roundup presents to wildlife and insects.
For example, bees exposed to glyphosate lose their ability to keep their colonies at the right temperature, threatening bee reproduction and consequently the health of ecosystems essential for future generations. Let’s work together to create conditions where our children and the environment around them can thrive.
Amy Hiller, Kew
Post office closure
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the closure of the post office in central Frankston.
My parents moved out in 1951 from England. Dad served in the Royal Australian Navy.
My parents took us to the post office. Mum used to say, “make sure you pay your bills kids”. We relied on it. Once you pay your bills, you feel relieved.
The whole of Frankston is upset and devastated at losing this post office. We need a good Samaritan to come forward to open a post office. To bring it back.
Disabled people cry in my arms when I go around with petitions. How they are suffering to walk half an hour each way or take transport that costs $20.
We need the post office back. We rely on it! Pauline Stannells, Frankston
Hi-vis for all?
Mr Schapenack states that he has trouble seeing motorcyclists (Stand out suggestion, Letters 22/10/24).
If he has been to Spec Savers recently, then it is more likely he isn’t looking properly rather than a problem with motorcyclists choose to wear.
Maybe cyclists and pedestrians should also be forced to wear high visibility clothing, as they can be even harder to see.
Learner motorcyclists wear a high visibility top as an extra safety measure because they don’t yet realise that many drivers are not looking out for them.
With experience, motorcyclists always assume that they haven’t been seen and ride defensively to avoid people with poor driving skills.
October is motorcyclist awareness month and, with today’s drivers being more distracted than ever, it is timely to remind drivers to look out for motorcyclists.
Peter Shearman, Bittern
Keep watch
With spring bringing warmer weather, Royal Life Saving – Australia is asking all owners of backyard pools to check their pool fences and pool gates as a matter of urgency.
Children under five are curious and fearless, and their love of water puts them at risk of drowning.
Tragically, every year in Australia we lose on average 20 young children to drowning, with half of all drowning deaths in young children occurring in backyard swimming pools. The majority are aged just one year old. This is because the risk of drowning triples at the age of one year, when children become more mobile. We know that eight times the number of children who die go to hospital after a non-fatal drowning incident. That is more than 150 children aged under five each year, some of whom will be left with life-limiting disabilities. While active supervision is the best protection against childhood drowning, no parent or caregiver can watch a young child 24 hours a day.
Ensure that you have a functioning and compliant pool fence and working gate as an additional barrier between young children and water for all those moments when life intervenes – the phone rings, the doorbell rings, another child needs your attention – can literally be life saving.
Wet weather conditions can wash away topsoil and weaken fences. Check no fence posts have come loose from the ground. Make sure the gate is still self-closing and self-latching and is never left propped open under any circumstance. Pack pool toys away so they are not an overwhelming temptation, and empty portable pools when not in use. It is also a good time to brush up on CPR skills ahead of summer.
By spending a bit of time checking the pool fence, pool gate and the area around the pool is secure, including no furniture or structures that little people can climb to access the pool, you could prevent a tragedy.
Keep watch and protect the littlest members of your family.
Justin Scarr, CEORoyal Life Saving Society - Australia
The Indignant Ratepayers Rise Up
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
IT is compatible with sound reason and commonsense that an immediate investigation be made into the disastrous financial position in which the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council is placed at the present juncture of events.
Bluff, and continued camouflage, of the most flagrant order, has been the keynote which certain councillors have persistently struck for some time past, while the lost chord element of procedure, at the monthly meetings has, of recent date, become so pronounced that “John Citizen” is now demanding an explanation of the strange conduct of the old and tired civic fathers in respect of their gross indiscretions, and apparent indifference.
Puerile irresponsibles would not be too strong a term to apply to those councillors, who despite repeated warnings, have plunged still deeper into the vortex of unwarrantable expenditure, and proved themselves to be the true partisans of frenzied finance.
Even when it was forcibly impressed upon them that they, as representatives of the ratepayers, had exceeded the “legal limit,” the juvenile scorn with which the typical schoolboy discards the peanut shells at a picture show, after he has gobbled, with relish, the interior substance; became manifest in the attitude shown by the clique under review.
In short, their would-be superior airs of defiance at the bare suggestion that they should, for the sake of
common decency, climb down with whatever degree of honour might be assumed or left to them, and admit their faults the anachronisms pertaining to having utilised the general fund for purposes other than for which it is specifically provided in accordance with the Act, was altogether beyond the submission of ridiculous pride.
They forgot that “beggars cannot be choosers,” moreover, the story pregnant with a strong moral of taking the pitcher to the well once too often.
Now, and at the eleventh hour, so to speak, it may be emphasised that the ratepayers who, virtually, are the masters, have taken direct action; although it is very belated; and during the current week requisitioned the Shire President (Cr. May) to convene an indignation meeting with the object of “expressing their keen dissatisfaction at the manner in which the finances of the council have been managed, also to discuss other matters relating to the council,” and to this request the aforesaid president acceded.
We desire to point out that had the ratepayers, hitherto exercised reasonable interest in the affairs of the council, and those vitally affecting their future welfare, the present deplorable stage would never have been reached.
It was only the apathy of the ratepayers which encouraged the councillors to whom we allude to take unpardonable liberties with the trust reposed in them and thus drift into the mire of reckless expenditure, the ratepayers apparently not recognising that they possessed the equitable right to enforce satisfaction.
Such a demand is not without precedent, nor can the prevailing protest be cited as unique.
Quite recently the ratepayers of the Caulfield municipality agitated for redress, in much the same way as the ratepayers of the Frankston and Hastings Shire have arisen, in their righteous indignation, realising that the time has arrived when drastic action must be taken to avert the grave possibility of total disaster.
In conclusion, we predict that the meeting, on Thursday night next will be fraught with great possibilities for good, and shall be instrumental in something tangible resulting.
Another important factor, the stagnant atmosphere which has been created by the civic fathers and at the council table, permeates the proceedings of negligible quantity, may be cleared away, while co-operative measures will bring about a solution of existing problems.
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A Painful Accident
One of Mrs. Woods’ newsboys, Tom Alderson, a stepson of Mr. Pullen, manager of the Moorooduc quarry, while riding a bike, on Tuesday, fell off and sustained a broken collar bone.
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Motoring Home From Henley – A Serious Accident
Mr Albert Ward, of Canterbury, brother of Mr. L. J. Ward, Frankston, met with a serious accident on Saturday night last, whilst motoring home from Henley. His eyes were severely injured by glass from the shattered
wind-screen, the sight of one eye being destroyed.
Mr. Ward is a prominent city business man and great sympathy is felt for him in his misfortune.
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Personal
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. V. Williams, who have been on an extended tour to the Old Country, returned to Australia last week. They visited their “Ballam Park” home during the week and received a hearty welcome from their many Frankston friends.
The youngest daughter of Mr. Leo Pallamountagne, of Frankston, we regret to state, passed away on Friday night last. The child died from convulsions supervening on hooping cough.
The funeral took place at the Frankston cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Mr. H. Gamble having charge of the arrangements.
We are pleased to state that Edward Dess, the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dess, of Frankston, who recently sustained severe injuries in an heroic attempt to save the life of an old lady at Darlinghurst, Sydney, during a disastrous conflagration, is making good progress towards recovery.
As stated in last Friday’s issue of “The Standard” Mrs. Dess proceeded to the Harbour City to see her brave son, and on Monday Mr. Dess received the welcome intelligence concerning the improved condition of Mr. Edward Dess.
The death occurred on Sunday afternoon at Mount St. Evin’s Private Hospital, Eastern Hill, of Mr. Hugh
McNeill, aged 62 years, a well-known Grazier, of “Bainlee,” St. Arnaud.
The late Mr. McNeill formerly owned stations at Pretty Pines, St. Arnaud; Gowrie Estate, Kerang, and was well known in sporting circles. He leaves a widow, three sons and three daughters. His remains were interred in the Redbank cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was well known in Frankston.
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Cricketers Disqualified
Five players in the Mentone “B” team were called before the Mentone committee last Tuesday to explain their absence on the second day of the Edithvale match.
Mentone were leading on the first innings, but owing to the non-appearance of these players had to bat five men short in the 2nd innings and lost the match.
In the case of one player, his omission from the second match and a warning from the chairman were considered sufficient punishment, as he had been told by a member of the committee there was to be no play on the second day, and his name was restored to the selectors’ list.
Three of the other delinquents were ordered to stand down during the pleasure of the committee, which means they will not be able to play competition cricket in Victoria for some time.
The case of the fifth player was held over.
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Dromana takes top spot, Sharks smell blood
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
DROMANA has fired an early warning shot to the rest of the division after a dominant win over Heatherhill.
Dromana wrapped up their second win of the season on Saturday by bowling out Heatherhill. Dromana scored 297 runs on day one, and bowled Heatherhill out for 190 on day two.
A handful of Heatherhill batters made strong starts, but couldn’t convert them into big totals. Sithum Peris scored 29 runs, Jake Theobald scored 33, and Adeel Hussain scored 27.
Jack Fowler was the pick of the bowlers for Dromana. He took 3/40 from 14 overs on Saturday, and managed to pick up the deciding wicket.
The win puts Dromana on top of the ladder.
Sorrento wrapped up a win over Baden Powell on Saturday.
The Sharks were bowled out for 200 on day one, and had to work hard on day two to grab the win. Some excellent bowling from Jake Wood helped them pick up the points.
Rhys Elmi offered some resistance for Baden Powell, but was eventually dismissed for 44. Baden Powell was bowled out for 169.
Jake Wood posted figures of 4/40. Langwarrin were comfortable victors over Red Hill last weekend. They managed to defend their total of 178 with some good bowling.
PENINSULA
LONG Island has claimed a win over Somerville after an impressive batting display.
Long Island had a tall mountain to climb on day two of their clash with Somerville on Saturday. They needed to score 271 runs to win.
Openers Aiden McKenna and Thomas Matson helped Long Island put together a strong start to their run chase. They combined for 100 runsMcKenna scored 73 from 67 deliveries and Matson scored 33 from 88.
Caleb Debnam took the wickets of both openers, but Long Island's middle order kept things ticking along.
Sam Holland-Burch came in at number seven to wrap things up.
Holland-Burch scored 42 from 70 deliveries to help his side get over the line. Long Island reached their target with three wickets to spare and eight overs left to play.
Mornington defeated Seaford at RF Miles Reserve last weekend.
The Bulldogs chased down their target of 152 without too much trouble. They crossed the finish line with five wickets left to spare.
Rosebud wrapped up a dominant victory over Seaford Tigers on Saturday. The Tigers only managed to score 109 runs in response to Rosebud’s day one total of 229.
Mt Eliza beat Moorooduc by six wickets to close out the round.
DISTRICT
VALIANT efforts from Shaun Foster and Jake D’Atri couldn’t stop Balnarring from beating Carrum on Saturday. Balnarring scored 277 runs on day one, handing Carrum a difficult task to tackle.
Carrum’s run chase got off to a nightmare start - openers John Mitchell and Finley Corrie were each dismissed by Jonothan Rumbold for two runs.
Jake D’atri and Shaun Foster came in at three and four and steadied the
ship. D’Atri scored 58 runs, and Foster scored a brilliant 102.
Darcy Warmbrunn stepped up to take Foster’s wicket. He continued to tear through the middle order, and helped his side claim a 20 run victory in the final over of the day.
Warmbrunn finished with figures of 4/34 from 11 overs.
Flinders secured their second consecutive win of the season on Saturday by beating Main Ridge. Boneo is also 2-0 to start the season - they beat Crib Point by three wickets away from home last weekend.
Carrum Downs dispatched Baxter with ease on Saturday. Josh Dinger took 5/31 to help his side earn the victory.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB’S strong start to the 2024/2025 season continued on Saturday with a win over Delacombe Park.
Tyabb started day two at 3/53, needing 46 more runs to secure the first innings win. They managed to reach that target without much fuss.
The Yabbies scored 6/186 before declaring. Delacombe Park had more difficulty at the crease, but managed to survive the day.
Delacombe Park finished their second innings at 6/89, avoiding an outright loss.
Jayden Regan’s half-century was a highlight for Tyabb on Saturday.
Skye had less fortune last weekend. They fell to an outright defeat against Ballam Park.
Skye needed to score just 183 to avoid an outright loss, but couldn’t manage to get the job done. They were bowled out for 99 and 78 in their two innings.
Will Borthwick did the damage in the first innings, taking six wickets. Ezra Hughes took six wickets in Skye’s second innings.
Frankston YCW beat Rye in a thriller last weekend. With the day coming to an end, the Stonecats hit the winning runs with only two wickets left to spare.
Frankston YCW chased down 222 to grab the win.
Tootgarook beat Mt Martha to close out the weekend.
WOMENS DIV ONE
DELACOMBE Park beat Carrum Downs in a close one last Saturday.
Carrum Downs was sent in to bat first on their home deck. They put together a strong innings - opener Lauren Richards top scored with an impressive knock of 51 from 36 deliveries.
Carrum Downs finished their 20 overs at 6/130.
Delacombe Park was faced with a tough task, but proved up for the challenge. Opener Melissa Newham scored a half-century to help guide her side to a seven wicket win with just eight balls left to spare.
Rye were also victorious last weekend, picking up a win over Somerville.
Rye’s batters were unbeatable. Skipper Ella Hilton retired not out on 50, and her batting partner Ashleigh Barrand scored 48 not out.
Rye finished up their innings with 109 runs on the board without losing a wicket.
Somerville kept touch with their tar-
get, but time ended up working against them. They finished up at 5/96, 14 runs short of victory.
Ella Hilton helped Rye get over the line with a strong bowling performance - she posted figures of 3/21 from her four overs.
At East Seaford Reserve, some good batting scored Tooradin a win over Seaford Tigers.
Tooradin scored 115 runs during their 20 overs. Seaford Tigers only managed 5/74 in reply.
Debbie Wierzbinski was top-scorer for the afternoon with 41.
The Mornington Pirates had the Chelsea Dolphins on the back foot early with a seven run innings in the first running out comfortable winners 12 to six. However, the Dolphins turned the table in the 2nds winning 13 to Pirates' two. Next home game is on 10 November starting at 1.30pm. Picture: Craig Barrett
Loui Davies made his maiden century on Saturday playing for Mornington 2nd's against Seaford. It was Davies' first overseas ton after coming to the Bulldogs from Wales. Picture: Alan Dillon
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Three top signings for Langy
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
IT’S taken six years but Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly hopes it’s going to be well worth the wait.
Wind the clock back to 2018 and Skelly is coaching at State 1 level.
“That’s when we first started talking,” Skelly said.
“I was at Comets and he was returning to the UK after playing in America.
“I actually had signed him then he got an offer from Concord Rangers (in England) and he decided to go back there.”
The player in question is Tosan Popo, now 32 years old, and one of three new signings at Lawton Park as the local club gears up for its 2025 VPL1 campaign.
“He reached out to me at the start of this year but we had signed all our visa players so I put him touch with Steve (Voursoukis) at Nunawading and he won their best and fairest this year.
“He’s very versatile.
“He can play in midfield, he can play out wide and he can play at full-back.”
Popo completes Langwarrin’s quota of visa players joining Rogan McGeorge, Tommy Youngs and Ryo Takahashi.
Popo featured in all of Nunawading’s 22 VPL2 games this year and he’ll be joined at Lawton Park by Kingston City duo Cooper Legrand and Kosta Apostolopoulos.
The Kingston duo were mainstays of the Grange Reserve outfit’s 2024 campaign with 25-year-old Legrand featuring in all but one game while 24-year-old Apostolopoulos was ever present.
“Cooper’s been on our radar for a while in fact we’ve been speaking to him for a few years,” Skelly said.
“He’s a proven goalscorer at this level having scored 12 goals this year and he generally scores 10 plus goals a season.
“He’s played at NPL level with Dandy City and when things fell into place this year we were delighted to bring him in.
"He knows a few people in our dressing room, he can see the trajectory that we’re on and he can have an impact on getting us to where we want to be.
“He’s another versatile player who can play anywhere across the front three and can play as an attacking midfielder as well.”
Langwarrin also has had Apostolopoulos in its sights for some time.
The midfielder was with Northcote City before switching to Kingston
City midway through the 2023 season.
“He’s a box-to-box type who plays a bit deeper than the other two,” Skelly said.
“He can play as the first receiver but he can also link up and he’s an aggressive player.”
Langy also has had three departures from last season’s squad – goalkeeper Griffin Bambach, forward James Kelly and young midfielder Marcus Di Meo.
Bambach is from Byron Bay but was signed by Langy from Sunshine Coast Wanderers late last year.
Bambach and his girlfriend have returned up north and from all reports are happy to no longer be facing the prospect of another winter in Melbourne.
James Burgess vied with Bambach for the number one spot in goal throughout the year and has been retained while Branten Kindler has been promoted to the number two spot.
Kelly is rumoured to be heading to Mornington but that is yet to be verified.
“It was a funny sort of season for James,” Skelly said.
“He missed a fair chunk of pre-season for various reasons and then did really well off the bench early in the season but he got injured again.
“When he came back he forced his way into the side and did well for around six or seven games.
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“Probably the main reason he moved on is that we couldn’t really guarantee him as much game time as he wanted and as he is moving into the end stage of his career it’s about getting as much game time as he can.
“I totally understand that.”
While the bulk of last season’s squad has been retained Skelly won’t rule out the prospect of further signings.
“The squad still isn’t 100 per cent finalised,” he said.
“There still are players interested in coming and we still are talking to them so we remain open to bringing players in.”
Langwarrin was due to hold its AGM as we went to press and it’s believed that James Bretnall would step down as president and be replaced by businessman Rob Vickery.
It’s understood that Bretnall is keen to pursue a different role on the committee but despite the change at the top Skelly sees no change in the club’s commitment to its senior men’s program.
“They are still very supportive,” he said.
“Speaking to the people here now and who they expect will be coming in I don’t believe anything will change in terms of how we run the men’s program.
“If anything we’ll be trying as hard as we can to push the senior program
and grow the rest of the club.”
Skelly also released his retained players list which is:
GOALKEEPERS: James Burgess, Branten Kindler. DEFENDERS: Luke Goulding, Luke Adams, Jeremy Min Fa, Lucas Portelli, Charlie Fry, Ryo Takahashi, Owen Murphy, Kameel Khan. MIDFIELDERS: Rogan McGeorge, Barath Suresh, Cal Goulding, Dante Avian, Jacob Brito. FORWARDS: Tom Youngs, Brad Blumenthal, Archie Macphee.
In State 4 news reports that legendary goalscorer Dave Greening has retired may be premature.
Greening capped a championshipwinning season at Rosebud this year with the State 5 Golden Boot award, the 10th time he’s won league top scorer honours.
He now combines his onfield success with winning gold medals in athletics in masters’ competitions and his fitness, pace and finishing ability continue to be a major weapon in Rosebud’s arsenal.
The coaching staff are keen to see him continue and he is expected to make a decision in the next fortnight.
Another player rumoured to be in Rosebud’s thoughts is young forward Noah Musso who won the 2023 State 5 South best and fairest and league Golden Boot awards with the ’Buds before moving to Peninsula Strikers in the off-season.
But clinching Musso’s signature will be no easy task according to Strikers’ gaffer Scott Morrison.
“Noah will be back with us in preseason and he just wants to see how it pans out and if he will be a regular senior player,” Morrison said.
“I have big plans for him and with Tommy (Wood) going that gives him much more opportunity.
“He came along heaps last year and proved against Hampton East in the last game that he is good enough so I’m excited to see him evolve even more.
“He won’t go to Rosebud mate – he is too ambitious.
“He’s told me that it doesn’t matter what money they throw at him he wants to play as high as he can and test himself.”
Rosebud’s State 4 rival Chelsea has “seven or eight” players in its sights according to head coach Gus Macleod.
“There’s nothing settled yet but all the boys we have been in contact with are from higher leagues,” he said.
Macleod will arrange two preChristmas practice matches and will announce the details next month.
In other news UK-based group Headsafe will send representative Nick Gates to Melbourne in November to conduct a series of seminars, club and school visits to highlight the latest research into the link between repeated head impacts (RHI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Renowned Melbourne-based development coach Ian Greener is the man to contact for anyone interested in learning about Headsafe’s studies.
“It’s important to note that Headsafe doesn’t want to ban heading rather they want to protect this part of our game by minimising the damage being done mainly in training activities,” Greener said.
In the UK Headsafe works with clubs from the EPL down to grassroots level and its guidelines for coaches and clubs are regarded as world’s best practice in this field.
To register for any of the following free sessions contact Greener at greener_ian@yahoo.com.au indicating which session(s) you wish to attend (or simply to learn more about the visit from Headsafe):
Monday 25 November –7pm Zoom online session
Tuesday 26 November – 7pm Nunawading City Soccer Club
Wednesday 27 November – 7pm Zoom online session
Friday 29 November – 7pm Western Suburbs Soccer Club
Saturday 30 November – 9am Eastern Lions Soccer Club.
The Eastern Lions session will run for 90 minutes and will be held prior to the annual Billy Whiteside Cup.
Should any club wish to have its own personal session contact Greener to see if that can be arranged.
New signing: Cooper Legrand (right) and Langwarrin’s Barath Suresh in action at Lawton Park last season.
Picture: Darryl Kennedy
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