THE Frankston Gift has been run and the winners have been crowned.
Zoe Neale, the winner of the women’s 70 metre gift, was awarded her winner’s sash by Dunkley MP Peta Murphy (pictured above) See story page 2. Pictures: Supplied
FRANKSTON councillor Steven Hughes has been suspended for a second time.
An arbiter has ruled that Hughes must serve a one month suspension and provide an apology to council staff for his behaviour. This is the second onemonth suspension handed to Hughes since his election in 2020.
The most recent arbitration process was initiated by seven of Hughes’ fellow councillors last year. They signed
a written dispute statement alleging Hughes had engaged in misconduct.
Hughes and his son, deputy mayor Liam Hughes, were the only councillors to not sign the dispute statement.
Eight allegations of misconduct were made against Hughes. Arbiter Matthew Evans found that four of them were breaches of Frankston Council’s code of conduct. He dismissed the other four allegations.
Hughes has been ordered to apologise to council staff over his handling of a petition from Ozone Avenue residents.
The arbiter’s decision read that Hughes
breached the code of conduct as he had not treated staff with “dignity, fairness, objectivity, courtesy, and respect”.
“Councillor Hughes derided council staff in front of the elected council and senior officers of the council, after he formed a position on this matter without providing substantial evidence,” the decision read.
Two of the other code of conduct breaches were a result of Hughes’ social media activity. The arbiter substantiated allegations that Hughes had breached the code by failing to remove the posts that caused his first suspension in 2021.
He also breached the code in a post comparing Frankston Council’s rates to those in other municipalities, the arbiter found.
Hughes was also found in breach of the code of conduct over a heated email sent to the mayor Nathan Conroy, which was copied to all councillors. The email exchange was sparked by a memorandum sent by the mayor to all councillors on the topic of councillor behaviour (“Councillor conduct prompts memo from mayor” The Times 3/5/2022).
Conroy told The Times that council is “satisfied the findings of the arbiter are
fair and considered and we are pleased to have the matter concluded.”
“Councillors are working extremely hard for their community and when this is done together the community clearly benefits,” he said. “It’s important to have a good relationship with all councillors and I will continue to do that for the interest of our community.”
Council has confirmed that Hughes will not be paid, or have access to council resources during his suspension. Hughes was contacted for comment.
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THE winners of the 2023 Frankston Gift have been crowned. Saye Morris was the winner in the men’s 70 metre gift, and Zoe Neale took out the women’s 70 metre gift. Corey Baker and Lincoln Barnes finished second and third in the men’s division respectively. In the women’s division, second place Kiara Reddin-
gius and third place Grace O’Dwyer joined Neale on the podium.
Neale ran an adjusted time of 8.525 seconds. Morris’ adjusted time was 7.55 seconds.
Winners at the Frankston Gift have gone on to perform strongly at the Stawell Gift in the past.
The 2023 Frankston Gift was held
on 21 January at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium. The race has been run since 2018, when it returned after a six year absence.
SAYE Morris crosses the finish line to win the 70m Frankston Gift.
Picture: Supplied
100-YEAR-old Warwick Exton is Frankston’s citizen of the year.
Exton is a passionate environmentalist who dedicates his time to preserving and restoring Sweetwater Creek Reserve. He has written a book, Action Sweetwater Creek, which details his love for the place and calls for the site to be officially proclaimed a nature reserve.
Before working with the Action Sweetwater Creek group and the Frankston Primary School committee, Exton served in World War Two. He finished his service as a flight lieutenant in the United Kingdom.
In his acceptance speech, Exton stressed the importance of looking after the environment. “I’d like to stress the need for people to take care of their environment. If we don’t it will turn around and bite us. It’s a very long-term thing - people have got to look after trees and greenery just as the First Nations people did before us,” he said.
“I am a very proud citizen of this country. We are equal. Being egalitarian means you treat people the same way you want to be treated yourself. That is an important lesson. We are all in need of help from somebody somewhere.”
Jack Lyons was named the 2023 young citizen of the year. The professional MMA fighter and plumber is running 50 marathons to raise money for people experiencing homelessness.
Lyons said he was “proud” to win the award. “I just want to say I’m trying to do my part to bring change. I’m just doing me. I’ve run 25 marathons straight, and 25 to go. It’s been a hard journey, but not as hard as others who battle day to day.”
The Women’s Spirit Project won the 2023 community award. The prize was accepted by organisation founder Jodie Belyea.
CITIZEN of the year award winners Jack Lyons, Warwick Exton, and Jodie Belyea with the mayor Nathan Conroy and Dunkley MP Peta Murphy. Picture: Supplied
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Hughes was first suspended for a month in 2021 after the conclusion of a separate arbitration process. He was suspended for making social media posts which compared Frankston Council’s local laws to those found in North Korea (“Rebel councillor suspended over Facebook posts” The Times 31/8/21).
Separately from the latest arbitration outcome, Hughes is also expected to face a councillor conduct panel this year. He is facing an allegation of serious misconduct.
The maximum punishment Hughes could receive at the conduct panel is a 12 month suspension. Councillors voted to make an application for a conduct panel in October last year, with Hughes’ social media activity understood to be a contributing factor once
again (“Councillor could cop 12 month ban” The Times 11/10/22).
Steven Hughes made a councillor conduct panel application against former mayor Kris Bolam last year. The panel dismissed Hughes’ allegations of bullying. The whole process cost ratepayers upwards of $30,000.
The Times asked Frankston Council how much the latest round of arbitration cost Frankston ratepayers. The mayor Nathan Conroy said “this process has only just been completed and costs are not finalised”.
Hughes’ suspension is effective from 31 January.
SUSPENDED Frankston councillor Steven Hughes. Picture: Supplied
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A RELIGIOUS temple in Carrum Downs was vandalised earlier this month.
Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe the temple was vandalised with graffiti sometime overnight between 15 January and 16 January. In a statement, Victoria Police said “it is believed the damage includes graffiti slogans of a political nature.”
“Victoria Police takes any political or racially motivated crime seriously, including in the form of graffiti, and we encourage anyone with information about this type of activity to report it to police,” Victoria Police said. “Prejudice-motivated crime undermines community harmony, reduces people’s perception of safety and makes people feel isolated.”
Anyone with information on the incident can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to assist with the investigation.
A GUN and drugs were seized during a police raid in Frankston last week.
On the morning of 24 January, police raided a Frankston home. They allege they found a sawnoff shotgun, ammunition, an imitation firearm, and drugs which may be cannabis and crystal methylamphetamine inside. The items were seized by police.
A 27-year-old Frankston man has been hit with charges. Police believe he is an associate of the Outlaws OCMG. He was charged with prohibited person possess firearm, possess category A or B longarm, possess cartridge ammunition, possess imitation firearm, possess cannabis, pos-
sess methylamphetamine, and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
The charged man was remanded. He will appear at Frankston Magistrates Court on 10 February.
FRANKSTON Police are trying to reunite a lost toolbag with its owner.
The tools (pictured below) were handed into the police station after they were discovered alongside a Frankston road on 11 January.
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FRANKSTON has once again been recognised for its street art.
After winning the gold award last year, Frankston’s street art walking tours have again been nominated for a prize at the Australian Street Art Awards.
Australian Street Art Awards director Liz Rivers said “this Frankston tour snagged the gold award in [the best street art tour] category last year. Being shortlisted in these awards again further cements Frankston’s reputation as an aspirational destination for everyone who loves to discover visually stunning experiences.”
“The awards provide a platform where trailblazing destinations – cities, regional towns and precincts – can be recognised for their contribution to both the world of street art and art tour-
ism. Each of the communities acknowledged through these awards have made their mark as a must-see destination for art lovers,” she said.
The winners will be announced on 10 February.
For more information on Frankston street art tours visit discoverfrankston.com/street-artwalking-tours
A TOUR guide shows off Frankston’s famous street art. Picture: Supplied
THE WOMEN’S Spirit Project’s “spirit of transformation” program will begin running at Carrum soon.
Women’s Spirit Project offers programs to women who have experienced hardships in their lives. The aims of the programs are to help those women improve their health and wellbeing, introduce them to new friends, and provide them with advice to help them achieve their goals.
The program has previously run on the Mornington Peninsula. An 11week program will begin in March at Roy Dore Reserve in Carrum.
Women’s Spirit Project founder Jodie Belyea said the program “is designed for women aged 25 years or older who have experienced life challenges, including but not limited to isolation and loneliness, domestic and family violence, addiction, mental health barriers, poverty and un(der) employment.”
“Women on a recovery journey are invited to apply to start the next chapter in their life,” she said.
The Women’s Spirit Project is supported by Innate Design, Frankston Council, Kingston Council, Pressroom Philanthropy, and Women’s Health in the South East.
To apply to take part in the program visit womensspiritproject.org/ spirit-of-transformation-2023/
A WOMAN diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has paid tribute to her support group for helping her feel less alone.
48-year-old Frankston mother Celine Bouttecon was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer in the middle of 2020. Lockdowns made her experience even more isolating. Bouttecon said it was a “stressful and terrifying” time. “I became a shell of myself. Each time I tried to eat I would vomit. I lost a lot of weight and became so weak. I had no idea what my outcome was going to be, I was just taking everything one day at a time,” she said. While undergoing treatment Bouttecon contacted Ovarian Cancer Australia, who connected her with a support group. She said it was a huge help.
“Living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis was very isolating, especially given the type of cancer I had was so rare. My cancer responded well to my chemotherapy, so my biggest concern became fear of recurrence. By connecting with other women with ovarian cancer and speaking to the nurses at Ovarian Cancer Australia, I felt less alone,” she said.
Ovarian Cancer Australia provides support to people with cancer with financial help from the Dry July Foundation. For more information visit dryjuly.com
CELINE Bouttecon with her family.
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PARTICIPANTS take part in the Women’s Spirit Project program. Picture: Supplied
Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder is now free across Victoria at participating services — saving families up to $2,500 per year per child.
Over the decade, we’ll also transition Four-Year-Old Kinder into Pre-Prep to become a 30-hour a week program, and establish 50 Victorian Government-owned and affordable childcare centres. Learn more at vic.gov.au/kinder
MORDIALLOC life saver Jemma Holt has been crowned one of the best junior life savers in the country.
Jemma Holt competed at the Royal Life Saving Society’s Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships this month. She finished first in the under 16s individual category, taking home the Joan Johannes Memorial Trophy.
Holt’s sister Paige also performed strongly. She finished second in the under 19s category.
Despite being aged just 15, Jemma Holt has accumulated 10 years of life saving experience. She said “I spent a lot of this winter training hard for pool lifesaving because COVID-19 meant a lot of pool lifesaving events were postponed or cancelled, so in Victoria we had
a bit of catching up to do with the other states.”
“It was incredibly rewarding to perform so strongly at this year’s national championship events after the long gap between pool competitions in Victoria between the end of the 2019 season and the 2022 season,” she said. “I’ve continued this momentum in preparation for the 2023 championships and combining this with my training for the summer season which started in October.”
Fellow Mordialloc life saver Harrison Scurrah celebrated a second place finish at the recent Surf Life Saving Australia Interstate Championships.
The event was held in New South Wales earlier this month. Scurrah finished second in the beach flags and third
THE Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action have agreed to allow paragliders to launch once again from Mount Martha.
The sport was banned from the cliff areas of Mount Martha several years ago after concerns about safety.
But the council, as the appointed land manager, has now decided that paragliding is an allowed activity on the Crown land reserve they manage
near Craigie Road.
As a result, DEECA has approved a one-year licence for paragliding at Mount Martha Foreshore Reserve. Paraglider and instructor Airie Merlin, from Melbourne Paragliding, says enthusiasts are pleased that the sport will again be allowed at Mouth Martha, with the launch site near Craigie Road presenting a rare westfacing launch.
Paragliding is regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Flying high: Paragliding on the Mornington Peninsula has always been popular, and will soon return to Mount Martha after a long break.
in the beach sprint events.
Despite his success, Scurrah has his sights set on getting better. “My goals for the season are to further improve my speed and strength in the flags and sprints, and to have a positive impact on my teammates and others around me,” he said.
“Training and competing in beach flags has helped my reaction times to incidents and sprinting has helped my speed and overall fitness, which helps me support my peers on the beach on patrol.”
Paige Holt and Jemma Holt also placed third in events at the competition. Mentone’s Ashton Roberts, Katie Gorvett-Page, and Lily Gorvett-Page received third place awards too.
What: Free workshop & lunch
Where: Currawong Community Hall, Mornington
When: 11am start, 7 February
To launch our 2023 season, the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group Inc will hold a free figure drawing workshop and light lunch for artists of all abilities.
A demonstration and talk by Twenty Melbourne Painters Society member Bill Caldwell will start at 11am on February 7. It will be followed by a light lunch, then tutored figure drawing in the afternoon. For catering arrangements please RSVP to art@bylulu.com.au or text 0438 438 108
A FREE figure drawing workshop and lunch is part of the relaunch of the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group Inc next Tuesday 7 February.
It will be held at the Currawong Community Hall in Mornington from 11am.
A demonstration will be held by Bill Caldwell of the Melbourne Twenty Painters Society followed by lunch and a tutored figure/life drawing session.
Bill Caldwell, a long-time member of the drawing group, said that artists had studied and been inspired by the human form since antiquity.
“It is one of the cornerstones of traditional art,” he said.
“Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rubens all sought to understand the figure and this study continues today in art schools and studios around the world.
“This tradition is upheld in Mornington at the modern studio of the Mornington Peninsula Painting and Drawing Group.”
The 50 year-old group meets each Tuesday at the Currawong Community Hall with short poses held between 10am and midday and longer poses held between 1 and 3pm.
Committee secretary Annie Hogg said the group gratefully acknowledged the support of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
Details: art@bylulu.com.au or text the group conveyor on 0438 438108.
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7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Paris, Annecy And The Cote D’azur. Part 1 of 4.
8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (Premiere) Hosted by President Bill Clinton.
9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 1 of 5.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Challenger. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From the SCG.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.45 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) The doctors work against time and their own personal safety to save the lives of those around them.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
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7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The Honesty Box creates drama.
9.05 Kardashians: The Billion Dollar Dynasty. (Malns) Explores the success of the Kardashian family, beginning with a look at Kim.
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7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
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(Mav, R) 2.00 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (PG, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R)
3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
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7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece. Part 3 of 3.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other.
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11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
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7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Summer. (PG) Part 2 of 4.
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1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) The RSPCA rescues more than 200 dogs from a squalid puppy farm.
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7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney.
8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv)
A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly.
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1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)
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6.25 Better Date Than Never.
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7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case.
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10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.
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2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.
8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists.
10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax.
12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00
Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00
News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (Final, R) 12.55 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 1.25 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R)
4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)
5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.
7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.
8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car.
9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends.
10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)
11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R)
1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R)
2.05 Victoria. (PG, R)
2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00
Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00
Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman
Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating.
European Championships. Highlights. 4.30
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40
Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R)
5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. Follows a team of archaeologists.
9.00 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) Goes below decks to explore the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic
10.30 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Sir Walter Scott.
11.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Best Laid Plans. (Ma, R)
1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 NBC Today.
7.00 Weekend Sunrise.
10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week.
12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.
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 Australian Idol. (PGl)
8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS.
9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.
10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+)
11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)
12.45 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)
7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Coolangatta Gold 2022. (R) 11.00 For The Love Of Pets.
(PGm, R) 12.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living
Treasure. (PG, R) 1.00
6.00 Nine News Sunday.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal)
11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)
12.50 Explore TV. (R)
1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project.
A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request.
10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A woman is kidnapped from her home.
11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
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7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 8.40 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 10.10 Late Programs.
6.00 The Drum.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Pyramid Hill And Nhill, Victoria. (PG)
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG)
Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.
10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business.
(R) 11.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.40
Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Father
Brown. (Mv, R) 2.25 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00
One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip: Norfolk. Part 3 of 4.
8.30 Heritage Rescue: Stowe House. Nick Knowles follows the $70 million restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.
9.25 Secrets Of Playboy: Predators’ Ball. (MA15+) Takes a look at the Mansion parties and how keeping its celebrity guests happy became a priority.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Partisan. (Mv)
11.40 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.
10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R)
11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R)
12.30 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. (PG, R)
1.30 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.
9.00 Big Miracles. (Premiere, Mam) Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF.
10.00 Nine News Late.
10.30 New Amsterdam. (Return, Mam)
11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv)
The Fugitive Task Force is thrown for a loop when it discovers that the abductor of a disgraced state police detective is connected to a recent mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.
1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.10 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Premiere) 10.10 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The Queen’s Jewels Heirlooms And Legacy. (PGa, R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Matthew Broderick. (PG) Matthew Broderick explores his roots.
8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: The Homeless, TempestTossed. (M) Part 3 of 3.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 Antidisturbios. (Premiere, Malv)
4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
12.15 Unit One. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00
News.
7.30.
Hard Quiz. (Return, PG)
8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return)
A satirical news program.
9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is close to finishing a major report.
9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Hosted by Adam Hills.
10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business.
(R) 11.25 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.55
Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Rage.
(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30
The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere) Takes a look at the RSPCA wildlife hospital.
8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Keira Knightley retraces the footsteps of her grandparents during World War II.
9.30 Bloodlands. The search leads to an abandoned house.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)
12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes.
9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer on the eve of a big title fight.
11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R) Part 2 of 2.
12.15 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R) Emily Taheny.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Ma) A look at the 2005 Cronulla Riots.
8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.
10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R)
11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.35 Filthy Rich. (Mads, R) 1.35 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.
9.05 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.
10.05 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.
10.35 To Be Advised.
11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa.
9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma.
11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.
12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 Nine News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social experiment continues.
9.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Return, Mlv)
Presented by Liz Hayes.
10.00 Nine News Late.
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Living On The Coast. (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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.
8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn.
9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.
11.30 The Project. (R)
12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 CBS Mornings.
I rang Morn Pen Council before Australia Day expressing my disappointment there was to be no encouragement of citizens to gather at the shire’s namesake Mornington Park with any sort of fanfare or entertainment. I asked is there even not going to be a raising of our country’s flag. The indefinite answer seemed to be no.
My point is this: as there are many interests in the 26 January date, let us rationalise our thoughts.
Our Australian way of life can be celebrated at any time of the year. Simply choose another date. I suggest say the 1st March, still warm enough for family picnics and cool enough to enjoy ‘Hog’s ’ prawns and steak on the barbie. We are many who have come across the seas, most escaping conflict, to come to this peaceful beautiful country, seeking peace.
It was long ago that Europeans first arrived on these shores and were not welcomed by the indigenous peoples, and most of us regret the brutality which occurred at that time.
I feel we should not use the 26 Jan for general Australian celebrations out of deep respect for indigenous people, who can honour their ancestors and rename the day what they deem fit, remembering that it was long ago and today together we go forward with respect and love for each other as one humanity on our planet earth.
Monica Martini, MorningtonI see repeatedly that “more considerate” (joke) dog walkers have trained their dogs to poop IN THE PLASTIC BAG.
Unfortunately, the dog has not been trained to carry the bag and put it in the bin.
The bag is just left beside the footpath!
I trust these careless dog walkers read this and pick up.Meanwhile three story building approvals, million dollar houses. Money, out of our pockets, into theirs. One day at a time. Breathing easily, slowly, from the diaphragm.
Warwick Spinaze, TootgarookAs a local to the Mt Martha shops I am intrigued by the council attitude towards people who park their cars on the two median strips at the beach end of Watson Rd.
On most busy days the cars parked there can be fairly sure of a visit from a council officer to issue a $111.00 fine. To me this seems a little harsh given the free-for-all parking that generally exists in this part of Mt Martha.
I have seen cars triple parked on the North side of Watson Rd on very busy days. There is a single sign on one median strip helpfully indicating “Outdoor Dining” but no indication of any parking prohibition.
Unless this is a deliberate revenue raising ploy (a nearly guaranteed $800 for each pass by a council officer) by council then surely it is not unreasonable to add a couple of ‘No Parking’ signs to the existing pole. Maybe then the vegetation will have a better chance to survive.
Dr Ross Hudson, Mount MarthaThe Mornington Peninsula Council concerns relating to issues from Ryman and protecting the green wedge to the use of jets ski are about as useful as Scott Morrison thoughts and prayers.
Craig Thomson, Rye
Our new local State MP Sam Groth wants more no boating zones along the foreshore. That is pointless given that VicPol and Parks Victoria don’t enforce the existing no boating zone which is clearly marked on the map at the Safety Beach boat ramp and by signs on the beach at the no boating zone whilst such zones are specifically covered in the booklet covering matters that must be known when applying for a Marine Licence .
The water police just cruise by the existing
zone ignoring the multiple jet skis and other boats that moor in the no boating zone on weekends and public holidays and the vessels that regularly pass through the existing zone.
Our mayor, Steve Holland, wants the 5 knot zone extended out to 500 metres. Obviously he doesn’t know it is already set at 500 metres.
Lee Chapman, Safety Beach
When is the Andrews State Government going to appoint an Administrator to the Mornington Peninsula Shire?
Obviously a majority of the Shire Councillors are not interested in truly representing the ratepayers whose interests they were elected to protect.
These Councillors couldn’t be bothered to attend the online meeting called to discuss taking action on behalf of the ratepayers they are supposed to represent! Too busy doing what?
They are paid by the ratepayers, they are supposed to represent, but instead neglected their responsibilities as councillors!
If they are not prepared to act for their employers Andrews should at least act to ensure good governance of the Mornington Shire.
Is it coincidence that VCAT announced approval of the Ryman development in the Greenwedge of the Mornington Peninsula at Mount Eliza when the Councillors were having Christmas doing nothing and too busy to even care about what happens to our Shire?
Are these Councillors now happy their neglect will detrimentally impact on the nearby residents of Kunyung Road, Mount Eliza generally and especially students at the Kunyung Primary School.
David James, MorningtonFurther to “Paved in Gold” (Letters, 24/01/2023) in regards to the Shire footpath project. We live on a busy thoroughfare in Rosebud and were told that we were to contribute (“Your liability for the project”) towards a footpath. It wasn’t on our side of the street or our street address as we
live on a corner. Ten years ago we paid $334.14. Regularly we see people using the footpath but I am certain there are just as many who are still walking on the road or the grass. Good perk getting a footpath.
Judi Loughridge, RosebudPell – an innocent convicted man is the only way to describe the travesty of justice metered out to Cardinal George Pell.
Several protagonists should apologise for such an injustice.
Pell was the strength behind the beginning of the Melbourne Response, pre-empting Towards Healing. His attempts to redress the wrong within the church were ignored.
Those against the man were hell-bent on his destruction.
Although he strenuously denied such erroneous claims from various quarters, the media’s doggedness was relentless.
They deemed him guilty even before the courts came into play. Talk about guilty by the media!
It bared its teeth, and many joined in, believing the written word over the truth of one man and the legal system.
But in all things true, he showed courage and deep Faith whilst in jail to emerge when the seven judicial team stated that there was a high possibility that an innocent person was convicted and that there was not enough evidence to form a standard of proof—a most unusual statement by an appeal court.
Although the police presented 26 charges, not one stood up to the legal process. The media, of course, called foul. No doubt they will continue to pursue the late Cardinal beyond the grave.
There is a survivor network, and they were astounded that Cardinal Pell was found guilty and rejoiced when found not guilty. They are also ashamed that so many took delight in his untimely death. Indeed the Devil at work!
Anne Kruger, RyeCompiled by Cameron McCullough
AT today’s Council meeting of the Shire of Frankston and Hastings, the Secretary of the Musicians’ Association, Melbourne, wrote asking permission to hold a picnic in the Frankston Park on Sunday.
The applicant pointed out that owing to the members of this Association being employed continuously in the theatres and other places of amusement it was impossible to hold the annual outing on any day but Sunday.
A guarantee was given that only members with their families would be present, and that everything would be conducted to the satisfaction of the Council.
Cr. May: There is a principle concerned here. I would like to know on what lines the picnic would be run.
I don’t want to be narrow.
The Shire Secretary said he recently refused the use of the park for a Jewish picnic on Sunday.
They came to Frankston all the same and held their picnic on the beach. He heard no objection raised, and it seemed to him the Council might as well allow the park to be used where they would have control and gain revenue.
Cr. Oates moved that the use of the park be not granted for Sunday picnics. If these people cared to hold their picnics on the beach that was their look out. It would not be to the advantage of Frankston to encourage Sunday picnics.
Cr. Gerrand seconded, and said he would be sorry to see the Council legalise Sunday sports.
Cr. Jones said he took a broadminded view. What was the difference if the picnic was held on the beach or park?
These people were up against conditions they could not overcome and the Council had no right to put obstacles in the way of them holding their picnic on the only day available.
The Council was assured that the Musicians would conduct their picnic in a proper way.
Cr. Longmuir: Let these people do the same as others who, when they want a picnic, shut their shops and take a holiday. The people want to grab all the pennies.
Cr. Jones: They are in the hands of the Philistines and cannot do as they like.
The motion on being put was declared carried. Cr. Jones called for a division, which resulted as follows:
For the motion: Crs. Walker, Oates, Wells, Longmuir, McLean, Gerrand, and Armstrong.
Against: Crs. Alden, Jones, Unthank, Gray, and May.
Cr. Howell came in late and did not vote.
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IT does not seem to be generally known that the “safety first” rule along roads provide that pedestrians observe the contrary rule to that of drivers.
The rule of the road in this State is that drivers of all vehicles should keep to the left, consequently pedestrians should walk to the right when walking along the road. This is a world recognised, but unwritten law.
The reason is that drivers of vehicles are not so frequently over taken by other drivers; they are much more easily seen, and very much less vulnerable on account of their greater bulk.
Pedestrians, on the other hand, with their backs to fast–driven vehicles, are
dependent upon their hearing, and the vigilance of all drivers for their safety, and as their eyes are usually fixed on objects in front of them, they are safer on the opposite side of the road from vehicles going the same way. There they are more usually out of harm’s way from all vehicles from behind, while they can easily step off the road out of the way, from all vehicles they can both see and hear approaching traffic.
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THE Frankston Pictures were crowded out last Saturday night, when Agnes Ayres and Marion Davies were the featured artists.
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WHILST driving a milk cart owned by his father, Mr. Mark Peters, of the Aldershot Dairy, Frankston, a lad named Peters, on Sunday, received injuries. The horse bolted and when he noticed that the vehicle was likely to collide with the verandah posts of Frankston House, he jumped out and in doing so fell heavily on the hard road.
He was attended to by Dr. Maxwell, and is now doing well.
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COMPLAINT was recently made that Stony Point railway station is inadequate for the needs of the two sets of passengers arriving at the same time from opposite directions, and it was stated that the 46 miles journey from Stony Point to Melbourne, takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, is rendered more tedious by reason of the fact that the train stops at most of the suburban stations near Melbourne, picking up passengers, whose numbers inconvenience those who have come a longer distance.
The Railway Commissioners state
that they recognise the station facilities at Stony Point are limited, although on all except a few holiday occasions they are adequate; but in any case an extension of these facilities would be interfered with and made expensive by the unfavorable contour of the immediately adjoining land.
It is further stated that the daily train from Stony Point occupies less than one hour and a half in travelling to Melbourne, and runs non-stop from Mordialloc to Glenhuntly (Mentone excepted), but for the convenience of passengers desirous of joining the tramway system, etc., and for the purpose of discharging perishable produce such as milk, fruit, fish, etc., stops are made at all stations from Caulfield to Melbourne.
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ON the motion of Crs Gray and Wells at the Council meeting this afternoon it was resolved to take a referendum on the 17th of February on the question of handing over the old cricket reserve to the Education department for the High School. ***
MISS Ethel O’Grady, daughter of Mr. W. H. O’Grady, J.P., of Frankston, was recently appointed travelling representative for J. C. Williamson’s Theatrical enterprise.
Miss O’Grady was recently touring Japan, but at present is travelling in China. ***
MR. Statton, who has occupied the position of station-master at Frankston for the last nine months, was the guest of a number of friends at the Pier Hotel on Tuesday evening.
The object of the gathering was to wish him farewell and present him with
a little gift subscribed by residents of Frankston.
Mrs. Taylor made an ideal hostess, and the evening passed pleasantly to the accompaniment of music, song and story.
Mr. W. Crawford Young, who presided, proposed the toast of “Our Guest,” and in so doing referred to the many amiable qualities that had made Mr. Statton a general favorite with the people of the district, both in a business connection and socially.
Messrs. McDonald, D. Dodd, C. Tait, A. Taylor, P. Lyon and others also spoke to the toast, which was honored enthusiastically.
Mr. Statton responded in suitable terms.
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THE shallow depth of the water and the berthing facilities at Port Melbourne were again very adversely criticised last week by Capt. Cameron, of the H.M.S. Ormunz, and he recommended the dredging of 1200 feet, which the Harbor Trust estimates would cost £100,000.
If that same amount of money was spent in wharfing facilities in Westernport good, deep water wharfage would be assured, and furthermore the continual expense ever increasing year by year, with the great depth of the draft of steamers in keeping the requisite depth, would not be incurred, because from the soundings taken last year when the Bay was re-surveyed, showed that the depth is being increased, while in Port Phillip difficulty is experienced in keeping the channel of sufficient depth
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 31 Jan & & 2 Feb 1923
28. Cash machines (1,1,2)
29. Occurred afterwards DOWN
1. Feminine
2. Attain
3. Anaesthetises
6. Unrelenting
12. Devour
15. Try
16. Wheel covers
17. Wound with claw
19. Illinois is there (1,1,1)
20. Surrendered
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OLD Peninsula fell just short of their target against Sorrento in a high scoring one-day thriller last Saturday.
Sorrento batted first, and put 213 runs on the bord. Opener Corey Harris top scored with 51 runs.
Old Peninsula struggled early during their run chase, falling to 2/16. Wade Pelzer came in at number three and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.
Pelzer put on a brilliant display. He smashed 112 runs before being caught out.
Unfortunately for Pelzer, he didn’t get much support from his teammates. Wickets fell around him for most of the afternoon. At 7/190 Pelzer was finally sent back to the sheds, and the rest of the side followed shortly afterwards.
Sorrento made quick work of the tail end. They bowled Old Peninsula out for 201, 13 runs short of victory.
Long Island picked up a good win on Saturday. They chased down Baden Powell’s total of 186 in the final over of the day.
Langwarrin were victorious in their one day match against Baxter last Saturday. They successfully defended their total of 185.
At Pat Rollo Reserve, Pines got the better of Red Hill.
SOMERVILLE scored a hard fought final over win against Moorooduc on Saturday.
Moorooduc set Somerville a target of 207 to score to win. Their innings was guided by an excellent partnership between Madushanka Perera, who scored 67 not out, and Dewayne Bowden, who scored 49.
Somerville lost two early wickets, but opener Brenton Alp steadied the ship. His knock of 80 kept his side in the hunt.
The game went down to the wire, but Somerville eventually hit the winning runs in the final over. They won with just three wickets to spare.
Dromana picked up a victory at home against Flinders last weekend.
Dromana set their opponents a target of 201 to chase down. Opener Sam Fowler was excellent, scoring 83 runs.
Sam Gove’s brilliant knock of 93 nearly got Flinders over the line, but his side fell just short. They ended up
running out of time - at stumps they were just short of victory at 7/192.
Heatherhill bowled out Seaford Tigers to grab a win at Belvedere Reserve last weekend. Mornington also joined the winner’s list by beating Mt Eliza.
A TAIL end collapse has cost Main Ridge a win against Delacombe Park.
Delacombe Park batted first, and played well. They scored 218 runsDaniel Streker top scored with 52 not out.
Main Ridge also put in a good performance with bat in hand for the majority of their innings. The runs were spread evenly across the top order, and at 6/191 they had victory in their
sights.
With time beginning to work against them, the tail end faltered. Main Ridge collapsed, ending up all out for 212.
Ben Bradley-Bridge’s four wickets were crucial for Delacombe Park.
At RF Miles Reserve, the one day clash between Hastings and Seaford went down to the final over.
Hastings batted first, and scored 178 runs. Seaford chipped away at their target, but time was getting away from them.
With just three balls left to spare and two wickets in hand, Seaford dragged themselves over the line. Scott Manders’ unbeaten 65 proved to be the difference between the two sides.
Carrum Downs scored a win on Saturday, taking the points against Rose-
bud. Crib Point also picked up a good win against Carrum.
A PAIR of brilliant individual performances was the highlight of a highscoring clash between Tootgarook and Balnarring on Saturday.
Tootgarook first drop batter Matthew Whelan was awesome. He blasted 15 boundaries, nine of them maximums, on his way to an unbeaten 121. His side scored 3/214 during their innings.
Balnarring wouldn’t take defeat lying down. Opener Luke Hewitt exerted his influence on that match, going on to score a century of his own.
Buoyed by Hewitt’s valiant effort, Balnarring got over the line. They won with seven wickets still left to spare,
and six overs to play.
Tyabb hit the winning runs against Rye in the final over of the match last weekend.
The two sides played at Bunguyan Reserve. Rye batted first, and finished their 40 overs at 6/190.
Tyabb had to fight for it, but they managed to grab all the points. The runs were spread across the entire top order - Jarrod White top scored with 57 from 104 balls.
Tyabb wrapped up the win with just three deliveries left in the match.
Boneo defeated Ballam Park in a competitive match on Saturday.
Pearcedale and Frankston YCW rounded out the winner’s list with good wins over Mt Martha and Skye respectively.
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The ’Buds re-entered State League for the 2019 season finishing eighth in State 5, not competing in a pandemicravaged 2020 then seventh in an interrupted 2021 before hitting rock bottom last year.
Rosebud won just two games in 2022 amassing nine points in all with a minus 54 goal difference.
Clearly the ’Buds were the worst team on the peninsula.
The senior coaching position had become a poisoned chalice that had seen Pat Sabatino, Tommy McShane, Mark Pagliarulo, Ryan Monk and Stef Papaluca come and go.
Now it was Truman’s turn but many critics wrote off his chances of turning things around before he’d even held his first session.
Yet from the outset there have been positive signs and Truman sees no reason why that won’t continue.
“It’s been good and I’ve been impressed by the turnout we had from my very first session before Christmas,” he said.
“We’ve averaged around 26, 27 players turning up to training which has been positive and the committee has been very supportive.
“Everything I’ve asked for they’ve got for me.
“Sometimes committees want to run before they can walk but not this committee.
“They have a bright outlook and they know where they want to go but they also realise it’s about small steps and bits of improvement.”
Truman has signed a number of young players including Tom Donoghue, Jacob Bigg, Luka Varga and Davis Markulin while experienced midfielder Corey Osorio has signed on for another season.
“Donoghue is a young centre back who will improve with time,” Truman said.
“Bigg is a left-sided player who is good with the ball and Varga is an energetic midfielder who can assist with a goal.
“All three need to improve on playing without the ball and that’s something we’ll work on.”
Donoghue, Bigg and Varga have been involved in the junior boys NPL program with local clubs.
Markulin is a forward and was part of Skye United’s reserves championship side last season but has linked up
with his brother Jakob at Rosebud.
Another new signing is Julien Dos Santos, who played with Northern Falcons last season and has been on the books of Dandenong City and Moreland City.
“Julien’s an experienced central midfielder, very good on the ball, very composed,” Truman added.
The signings are unlikely to end there.
“I’m looking for an experienced goalkeeper and perhaps a centre forward.
“I have a young striker who I think could be really good but he hasn’t played for a year and he’s a bit raw at this stage.”
Truman has hired Mount Eliza cofounder Pete McLoughlin as his assistant while Shane Caulfield and Marty Phillips are in charge of the reserves.
In NPL2 news Langwarrin lost 2-1 to NPL heavyweight Bentleigh Greens at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday morning.
Langy took a first-half lead after Brad Blumenthal sent Jeremy Min Fa down the right and his cross was
finished by Archie Macphee inside the six-yard box.
Both sides rung the changes on the hour mark and the Greens scored twice in the last 20 minutes.
Langy has now taken on three established NPL clubs – Oakleigh Cannons, Dandenong Thunder and the Greens –taking the lead against all three, eventually drawing with Oakleigh and losing to the others.
Significantly Macphee has hit the target in all three games.
If the Scot maintains his consistency he’ll leapfrog John Kuol’s record at Lawton Park which stands at 10 goals during the 2018 NPL season.
In State 1 news Mornington has released its pre-season schedule. Here it is:
Saturday 4 February: v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Saturday 11 February: v Doveton, Waratah Reserve, KO TBC; Saturday 18 February: v Clifton Hill, Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Saturday 25 February: v Whittlesea United Dallas Brooks Park, KO TBC; Thursday 2 March: v
Mazenod, Dallas Brooks Park, 7pm.
The Seagulls may announce new signings next week.
In State 2 news Peninsula Strikers won two friendlies in four days starting with Wednesday’s 3-1 home win against White Star Dandenong with goals from Huss Chehimi, Jai Power and Marcelo Rojas.
Chehimi’s 25-metre screamer was a highlight while Cal Bradbury starred and controlled the contest.
On Saturday Strikers beat Chelsea 4-0 at Centenary Park with goals from Cassius Delaney (2), Bradbury and Riley Anderton.
Strikers have been impressed with the form of 18-year-old left back Jordy May from Mornington.
Experienced defender Andrew Goff is yet to join the exodus from Mornington but has trained with Strikers since December.
In contrast State 2 rival Skye United leaked nine goals in five days starting with a 4-0 loss to Langwarrin’s under21s on Tuesday night then going down 5-1 to Collingwood on Saturday.
The other local State 2 outfit
Frankston Pines lost 4-0 to Casey Comets at Monterey Reserve last weekend.
Casey had a large squad of players – twice as many as Pines – with the home team having to rely on a 13-man squad due to injury and other commitments.
Meanwhile the Australia Cup first preliminary round involving local State 4 and State 5 teams will be held on the second week in February. The second preliminary round will be held a week later when State 2 and State 3 clubs join the fray.
Here are this week’s friendlies:
TUESDAY (31 January)
Seaford Utd v Brandon Park reserves, North Seaford Reserve, 7pm seniors.
THURSDAY (2 February)
Rosebud v Skye Utd, Olympic Park, 6.45pm seniors.
SATURDAY (4 February)
Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 1pm seniors; Mornington v Dandenong City, Dallas Brooks Park, 10am seniors, 12 noon reserves; Peninsula Strikers v Beaumaris, Centenary Park, 1pm & 3pm; Skye Utd v Altona East, Monterey Reserve, 12 noon seniors & 2pm reserves; Baxter v Noble Park Utd, Baxter Park, 1pm & 3pm; Casey Panthers v Chelsea, Prospect Hill Reserve, 1pm & 3pm; Somerville v Mentone, Knox Regional Football Centre, 1pm & 3pm; Seaford Utd v Officer, North Seaford Reserve, 3pm; Aspendale SC v St Kevins Old Boys, Tooronga Sports Field, 3pm & 5pm; Mount Eliza v Old Melburnians, Monterey Reserve, 1pm & 3pm.
SUNDAY (5 February)
Langwarrin v Boroondara Eagles, Lawton Park, 5pm U21s.
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