Mornington News 2nd July 2024

Mornington

Students picked for state teams

AFTER extensive and competitive trial processes two up-andcoming football players from Mount Martha Primary School have gained the attention of AFL and AFLW football selectors.

Harry Pearce will wear the big V as part of the SSV AFL under-12 boys football team competing in the national championships in Geelong from 4 to 11 August.

Pearce, who was selected from more than 900 boys across Victoria, is in his third season of football with Mount Martha Junior Football Club.

Last year he finished second in the league’s best and fairest awards and second in the club’s best and fairest.

The Carlton supporter’s preferred positions are mid-field and half back, and AFL players he looks up to are Sam Walsh and Nick Diacos.

The sports all-rounder is also a keen runner, and competes in 100, 200, 400 metre races.

Another Mount Martha Primary School football enthusiast, Paige Holt, competed against 320 girls from across the state to be selected as emergency in the players’ team list to represent the state in the SSV AFL under-12 girls football team.

She will also compete in the August national championships. Holt, who is in her third season of football with Mount Martha Junior Football Club, last year finished third in the league’s best and fairest and first in her club’s best and fairest.

The midfielder is a dominant left footer and Western Bulldogs supporter who says she admires the way AFLW player Ellie Blackburn plays midfield and Cody Weightman for his marking.

Young player Harley Reid is another favourite due to his ability to keep opponents off and his “open run”, which is what Holt strives for in her games.

Liz Bell

Lobbying for peninsula in Canberra

Keith Platt

THE Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council joined forces last week to lobby federal politicians about homelessness, housing and the use of land near the Port of Hastings.

The committee’s CEO Josh Sinclair, the mayor Cr Simon Brooks and advocacy, communications and engagement manager Randal Mathieson went to Canberra to express their shared concerns.

The shire is a “community member” of the committee and Brooks and

Mathieson extended their Canberra visit by two days to join a delegation from the Greater South East Melbourne (GSEM) for more meetings with ministers and their staff.

“This face-to-face advocacy is really important as it enables us to explore direct funding sources from the federal government and push for a more equitable distribution of federal funds via state government to the local government,” Brooks told The News

“These meetings also give us the opportunity to directly influence key national decision makers and keep our main priorities front of mind.”

Brooks thanked Dunkley MP, Jodie Belyea (Labor) and Flinders MP Zoe

McKenzie (Liberal) for their help in arranging meetings with ministers and their staff.

Sinclair said the committee “presented” MPs with a strategic plan that outlined “key advocacy priorities for the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region, including tackling our region’s housing crisis, better infrastructure, and sustainable development”. “Many of these priorities are shared with local government.”

The committee will launch it’s strategic plan in full to its members on 18 July in Hastings.

Sinclair said meetings had been held with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s office and chief of staff

and Housing Minister Julie Collin’s office and her senior advisors. “We also briefly met with Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Bridget McKenzie and Victorian Senator, Jane Hume.”

Talks about housing and homelessness had centred around unlocking surplus port-zoned land near Hastings for housing to help the state government meet its target of providing 67,000 new homes for Frankston and the peninsula.

The MPs and their staff had been told of the need for more crisis accommodation and places for “key workers” to live.

Sinclair said the committee had told Plibersek’s staff that it saw a terminal

to build offshore wind turbines at Hastings as the “centrepiece in attracting further green and clean energy industries and high-tech precincts … [to] Western Port”.

“Certainty is what the community, stakeholders and business are after when it comes to long term, gamechanging projects like the [terminal], and the committee is comfortable that the process is now progressing in the right direction after some initial uncertainty,” he said.

Brooks described the meetings with MPs and their staff as “very constructive and [as a result] we have several positive leads and actions to follow up to help address these pressing issues”.

PAGE Holt and Harry Pearce have attracted the attention of state football selectors. Picture: Yanni

Homeward bound: Michael beats the odds

LIVING at home is the preferred choice of many older people who don’t wish to move to a care facility.

Michael, a kind and quiet soul who lives alone in Hastings, was faced with a daunting reality: after suffering a fall and a hip fracture, followed by subsequent complications, he was told by rehabilitation staff that a residential care facility was his only option.

This news, coupled with the prospect of selling his beloved home, filled Michael with despair. However, his fortunes turned a corner when he enlisted the services of Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care. “He told me several times that if I can’t go home, then I don’t want to live like that. I don’t want to live anymore,” recalls Care Coordinator and Practice Nurse, Hilde Aschehoug.

Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care, an approved provider of government funded Home Care Packages, is empowering older people like Michael to live independently at home for as long as possible.

Founded by Dr Floyd Gomes, the service honours his migrant parents and integrates health care with daily living assistance.

After a lengthy hospital stay, Michael felt vulnerable. Mark & Sylvie’s team stepped in, visiting twice daily to manage his oxygen, catheter, and medication. His home care manager also arranged for an electric bed and ramps to improve his mobility.

Within two months, Michael was thriving at home, free from medical equipment. Now, he enjoys life at home, surrounded by his beloved garden. “He just misses driving,” says Hilde, who helps him with groceries and errands.

Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care operates across an ever growing area, with hubs in Hastings, Bangholme and Wonthaggi. They care for people across southeast Melbourne, Gippsland and the wider Peninsula, even as far as Phillip Island.

Mark & Sylvie’s tailor care plans to each client’s unique needs, collaborating with their GPs, physios, and healthcare team. Their services include personal care, dementia support, telehealth, home maintenance, and transport assistance, just to name a few.

“Our goal is to keep clients comfortable at home,” says Hilde, “But we can also help with transitioning to aged care, if needed.

For Michael, Mark & Sylvie’s care has been life-changing. “He just wanted to be home,” says Hilde. “It’s the best feeling to help people live well.”

Pictured R: Hilde & Michael. Photo: supplied

Mayor digs in for youth

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council mayor Cr Simon Brooks donned his gardening garb over the weekend to help raise money for Fusion Mornington Peninsula.

After being chosen as this year’s mayoral charity event, and with help from local businesses and around 70 volunteers, the youth support organisation has built a new veggie patch, a native garden (including bush tucker), a laundry, painted walls and doors and mounted heaters on bedroom walls.

Part of Fusion‘s mission is to provide a safe and therapeutic home for vulnerable young families. It is located in the old army barracks in Mount Martha and runs a program with eight beds with live in support and care.

Volunteers over the weekend helped with painting, gardening, cleaning and various odd jobs.

Brooks said homelessness affected everyone and was an issue that demanded the community’s “collective attention”.

‘Plan’ to overcome tourism ‘challenges’

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

THE Mornington Peninsula Regional Tourism Board is preparing an action plan to “help prioritise the opportunities to address the challenges” facing tourism in the region.

The board, which describes itself as the region’s “peak independent tourism board and lead voice” resolved to draw up an action plan during a forum last Friday (28 June).

Nepean MP Sam Groth, the opposition’s tourism spokesperson, said he had attended the “urgent meeting” as stakeholders and businesses faced “an ongoing “state of crisis”.

“Attendees discussed restrictive trade and planning conditions, which are seeing already struggling small businesses face uncertainty as the cost of running a business continues to rise,” he said.

Angela Cleland, the board’s CEO, said the forum was aimed at providing a “robust platform for dialogue and advocacy” to find “more sustainable business models for our region”.

The forum, at Safety Beach, had focused on solutions and discussed ways of clarifying roles and responsibilities within the tourism and hospitality industry.

“Specifically, the industry organisations, local, state and federal government who both hinder and enable tourism to thrive in the local area,” Cleland said.

There was a need to identify range of rules and regulations that applied to all businesses “that

are applied inconsistently and inhibit productive tourism operations”.

Businesses on the peninsula had “opportunities and challenges” because it was seen as a regional environment classified as metropolitan. Cleland said the forum also explored “the issues related to timeliness of planning decisions, a lack of public transport, workforce shortages, housing and payroll tax, operating within the green wedge and local decisions directly impacting the ability for businesses to operate”.

James Newbury, opposition planning spokesperson, said the state government’s “restrictive planning rules are holding back tourism and hospitality businesses across this region”.

In a joint news release with Groth, Newbury said that “unlike” state Labor government the Victorian Liberals and Nationals would work with peninsula’s “to grow and thrive now and into the future”.

Groth said the state government’s most recent budget had cut $286 million from tourism and major events and $393.9 million to “visitor economy initiatives involving industry support, regional tourism, regional events and infrastructure”.

“Local traders have expressed concern over the growing number of businesses on the brink of collapse,” Groth said.

“This issue is not isolated to the Mornington Peninsula and the Allan Labor government’s increasingly hostile approach to business is hurting regional operators and driving them and their jobs interstate.”

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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Simon Brooks jumped right into the task of helping to improve Fusion Mornington Peninsula’s grounds in Mount Martha. Picture: Supplied

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Neither A-Day change or Voice in shire plan

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

Councillors have rejected community and media suggestions that its draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) replicates a Voice to Parliament or is aimed at changing the date of Australia Day.

Councillors last Tuesday (25 June) approved the release of the draft RAP after a debate which saw an amendment rejected over concerns it contained “racist undertones”.

The RAP is intended to identify ways to advance reconciliation through developing relationships and collaborations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Cr Susan Bissinger suggested altering the original motion, including removing references to Treaty and incorporating Indigenous culture in all project planning and design where appropriate, but was told by the acting meeting chair, deputy mayor Cr Antonella Celi, the changes would not be allowed.

After pushing for an explanation, governance manager Pam Vercoe said governance rules allowed the chair to make the call that the motion changes were “objectionable”: “Overall, the amendments are, or could be considered, offensive … and [that there] are

racist undertones…”

Celi told Bissinger that she could revise the wording of her proposed amendment.

The draft RAP follows community consultation on how to build and strengthen relationships with the peninsula’s First Nations community, businesses and organisations, and improve opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Several councillors said they were disappointed in media reports and the public’s perception that it was about changing the date of Australia Day celebrations or that the suggestion of an indigenous advisory committee was a local Voice to Parliament.

Community strengthening director Tanya Scicluna said RAPs were common in Australian organisations and that an Indigenous advisory committee was a “normal process” similar to other committees, such as a disability committee.

The RAP outlines that the council should work closely with local Indigenous groups, such as Bunurong Land Council, First People’s Assembly, and the Willum Warrain Gathering Place to meet its obligations under government frameworks.

Cr Despi O’Connor said she was disappointed that the community had picked up on “abhorrent” rumours circulating in the daily media.

It had been suggested by one media

organisation there was speculation that community consultation could result in Australia Day celebrations being moved to an alternate date and council not contributing to some community events.

O’Connor said that was not the case, and she supported the RAP draft go out for public consultation, as “many other organisations have one”.

Cr Kate Roper said it was “unfortunate” that the council had to spell things out after “some of the nonsense” that had appeared on Facebook and the @nasty and offensive emails”.

“It’s obvious some people haven’t even bothered to look at the RAP, some of the information and misinformation that’s out there,” she said.

Cr Steve Holland said he encouraged the community to read the draft, rather than make assumptions.

“I would strongly encourage people to read the draft, rather than provide feedback on things that are actually not in the RAP…” he said.

If the draft is passed, an advisory committee for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders would provide cultural advice and guidance to the council.

After the consultation closes on 25 July, the council will present the RAP to Reconciliation Australia and the council for final endorsement.

Bissinger, who was later contacted for comment, voted against releasing the document for consultation.

Community feedback on Port of Hastings Development Strategy

The Port of Hastings Corporation is seeking input in preparing the 2024 Port Development Strategy (PDS).

The PDS is updated approximately every five years in accordance with the Port Management Act (1995) to ensure it remains responsive to changing circumstances.

Key focuses include future trade projections, infrastructure, transport and land requirements, and environmental, community, and social interests.

Get involved by submitting your feedback via the survey. (Open until 24 July 2024).

at https://portofhastings.vic.gov.au/port-development-strategy

Bright future for rare orchid

A RARE and endangered orchid once found in parts of the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston was last week given a helping hand to return, thanks to a team of experts and passionate volunteers.

The Frankston spider orchid, Caladenia robinsonii, is regarded as being critically endangered, with 347 plants remaining in Frankston, Rosebud and Rye as a result of habitat destruction. Laboratory-raised plants from the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria nursery have been reintroduced to their natural habitat on the peninsula with the assistance of staff, and volunteers from the La Trobe Botany Society and ANOS Vic.

Lead researcher Dr Noushka Reiter, senior research scientist (conservation) at RBGV, said everyone involved was proud of giving Caladenia robinsonii a chance at survival.

“This is the culmination of seven years of research,” she said.

“This species is endemic to Victoria and in 2010 was known from only one population of about 40 plants around Rosebud in heathy grassy woodland, on deep, sandy, loamy soils. Weed invasion, fungus invasion and illegal collection have reduced its numbers.

“In addition, Caladenia robinsonii relies on a single species of thynnine wasp for reproduction and a single species of mycorrhizal fungus in order

to germinate.

“In order to successfully reintroduce this species, we had to find suitable sites where the pollinator was present, identify associated mycorrhizal fungi, and germinate the seed symbiotically with its preferred mycorrhizal fungi.”

The introduction of the orchids will significantly improve the future outlook for the species. It is one of several species being reintroduced by RBGV’s Orchid Conservation Program in the coming month.

This research was supported by an Australian Research Linkage grant from the Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action’s Port Phillip natural environment program.

Regulator tracks cruel killers of kangaroo, wallaby

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

INVESTIGATIONS are underway into the alleged the mutilation of a swamp wallaby and a kangaroo in the Balnarring and Somers areas.

The Conservation Regulator has confirmed it has received reports of the animals being found on or around 24 June with limbs missing and mutilation injuries.

The swamp wallaby was found in Coolart Reserve, Balnarring Beach, near the back gate to Balnarring Beach Road, while the mutilated kangaroo was found near South Beach Road, Somers.

A spokeswoman for the Conservation Regulator said reports had been received of two separate incidents in the Balnarring and Somers areas involving the discovery of swamp wallaby remains and the alleged mutilation of a kangaroo.

“We take all allegations of wildlife crime seriously and rely on detailed information from the public to investigate. If anyone has further information about these incidents or any other wildlife crime, we urge them to come forward and make a report to Crime

Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. Callers can remain anonymous,” she said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Gill said it was illegal to willfully injure or kill protected animals and offenders faced penalties of more than $9600 and/or six months in prison. Further penalties under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 may also apply.

Gill said a peninsula wildlife management plan was needed to protect wildlife.

“It is appalling to think that this could happen on the Mornington Peninsula,” he said. “Shooting of wildlife, particularly kangaroos, is sanctioned under licence by the state government.

“The swamp wallabies found along the Spit between Merricks Creek and the Bay at Balnarring Beach are wonderful small creatures that do no harm.

“This incident confirms the need for a peninsula wildlife management plan in order to help protect and ensure the viability of our local wildlife.”

The Conservation Regulator works in partnership with Crime Stoppers Victoria to investigate reports of wildlife crime. Confidential reports can be made by calling 1800 333 000 or

CLOSING DOWN SALE

Picture: Yanni

Cigarettes stolen in ram raid

MORNINGTON Peninsula CIU detectives are investigating a ram raid on the IGA at Blairgowrie last Friday. It is believed a white, single cab utility reversed into the front of the supermarket on Point Nepean Road around 5.45am. No one was inside the store at the time. The offender then stole cigarettes and fled and was believed to be headed towards Sorrento.

He was last seen wearing grey tracksuit pants, a grey jumper, black shoes, black gloves and a black balaclava.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 3334 000 or report to crimestoppersvic.com.au

Mt Martha man charged

A MOUNT Martha man, 28, faced Geelong Magistrates Court on Wednesday (26 June) on 43 charges after leading police on a chase in an allegedly stolen truck on the wrong side of Bellarine Highway on Tuesday 2 June.

Brayden Craig faced court on Wednesday facing a host of charges including criminal damage, endangering life

and aggravated exposing emergency workers to risk, theft of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, burglary, theft, drug possession, and drug driving.

He was remanded in custody and will reappear in court in September.

Hit run appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage following a hit run collision in Dromana on Monday 24 June.

Investigators have been told the victim’s vehicle was travelling south in the right-hand lane of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway about 10pm, when an unknown vehicle also travelling south collided with the rear of the victim’s car, causing significant damage.

The unknown vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Rosebud police on 5986 0444, reference: T20240016206.

In the Spotlight

As winter sets in, don’t let the chill keep you from enjoying a myriad of heart-warming entertainment at the Frankston Arts Centre. Whether you’re seeking family fun, musical extravaganzas, or an evening of laughter and nostalgia, our line-up promises something for everyone.

For families looking for holiday entertainment, the acclaimed duo, The Listies, will be in town. Known for their riotous mixtape of silly songs, goofy sketches, and outrageous clowning, The Listies have been delighting audiences around the globe for over a decade. Their awardwinning shows cater to “kidults” – kids and their adults – and now it’s Frankston’s turn to join in the fun.

Music lovers are in for a treat as the talented performers from PLOS present a celebration of Musical Theatre. This special event features a selection of popular songs from musicals they have staged over the years. Join us in the theatre for highlights from classics like “My Fair Lady,” “Les Misérables,” “Annie,” “Hairspray,” and many more.

If a night of reminiscing the best of Irish music sounds appealing, book a seat for “Seven Drunken Nights.” This isn’t just a jukebox musical; it’s a captivating celebration starring its charismatic writer and director, Ged Graham. His narration provides a warm, fascinating insight into the life of The Dubliners, complemented by stunning performances of their celebrated classics.

Prepare to be dazzled by the magic of “Celtic Illusion.” This exhilarating production fuses unparalleled art forms with new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music, and mesmerising choreography. It’s a must-see family event of 2024, promising an unforgettable experience.

For those in need of a good laugh, we have a stellar line-up of comedians. Catch Arj Barker and Blake Pavey, or enjoy the new comedy musical “The Grandparents Club,” written by Wendy Harmer. Their performances are sure to brighten even the coldest winter days.

And perhaps the most exciting highlight of all – at the end of July, Frankston will host Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” the world’s longest-running play. As the exclusive Melbourne venue for this iconic production, we invite you to channel your inner detective and solve the famous murder mystery.

This winter, let the Frankston Arts Centre be your go-to destination for entertainment that warms the heart and soul. With a diverse array of shows and performances, there’s no better place to embrace the season and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

Stay warm and entertained! We look forward to welcoming you!

Tammy Ryan Manager, Arts & Culture Frankston City Council

Drugs, weapons charges follow raid at Mt Eliza

A MOUNT Eliza man, 48, is among three people charged after police investigating a spate of burglaries seized a loaded handgun, drugs and other weapons from a house on Wednesday (19 June).

Following extensive inquiries, the Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit, with assistance from the dog squad, executed a search warrant at a home on the Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, just after 7am.

Investigations into the thefts began in 2022, following the first of nine alleged cigarette burglaries at businesses – most of which were service stations – in areas including Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup, Lyndhurst, Mornington and Carrum Downs. It will be alleged the trio stole $100,000 worth of cigarettes over 18 months.

It will be alleged the male resident at Mount Eliza threw a loaded pistol, which was in the pocket of a puffer jacket, over the fence into a neighbouring property when police arrived.

A large box cutter was also seized from another pocket of the jacket.

During a search of the property, police also seized drugs and weapons, including ammunition, methylamphetamine, ecstasy, butanediol and cannabis, and a Samurai sword and ASP baton.

The Mount Eliza man was arrested at the scene and charged with seven counts of burglary, six counts of theft, prohibited person possess fire, three counts possessing a prohibited

weapon, and possessing methylamphetamine, ecstasy, cannabis and other drug. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 2 July.

A 39-year-old man from Thornhill Park who was also arrested at the home and charged with burglary and theft has been bailed to appear at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 11 July.

Following further inquiries, detectives arrested a 51-year-old man from Langwarrin at a home in Allen Crescent, Langwarrin, just before midday on Thursday 27 June.

He was charged with five counts of burglary and five counts of theft. He was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 24 September.

High voltage theft

POLICE are investigating a theft in Bittern between 22 and 23 June when the rear canopy of a vehicle was forced open and $350,000 worth of trade tools used for testing high voltages were taken.

Police are appealing for information in relation to the theft, which is believed to have happened between 10.30 pm on Saturday and 5.30am the next day.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au/ report-a-crime/

VCAT approves street tower

CONDITIONAL approval for a multistorey building on Young Street has been granted by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Plans for a 22-storey mixed-use building at 89 Young Street in Frankston were submitted to council last year. The developer applied for VCAT to hear the proposal after Frankston Council failed to consider it in time - last December council informed VCAT it would have refused the proposal.

Revised 18-storey plans were submitted to VCAT. Late last month, the tribunal approved the plans under the condition that four storeys are removed from that proposal.

In its decision, VCAT wrote that it would “require four storeys to be removed to avoid overshadowing”. It measured the plans against the 2015 FMAC structure plan and the draft 2023 structure plan.

“We recognise that removing four levels to avoid shadowing of the southern footpath will result in the loss of dwellings although we do not agree with [the developer’s] assessment that it would result in 55 fewer dwellings. The number lost will depend on what levels are removed and whether there is an opportunity to make up part or all of that shortfall on the retained levels, any such changes subject to there being no shadowing impacts to the southern footpath and maintenance of the basic massing of the building,” VCAT wrote.

The submitted 18-storey plans featured 148 dwellings. It also had three ground floor retail premises, eight commercial office premises, and an indoor communal space with a residential lobby, gym room, residents lounge, breakout area, and pool. Basement parking for 192 vehicles was proposed with access from Young Street.

Amended plans will need to be submitted before construction can begin.

With Liz Bell

Cyclist sets off on 4000 kilometre journey

Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au

DAN Scott set off from Beauty Park in Frankston for a bike ride on Monday. His destination lies 4000 kilometres away.

Scott began a 40-day journey from Frankston to Darwin on 1 July. He is raising money for the Children’s Cancer Institute.

Scott spent time in hospital in 2022 after crashing his bicycle in Los Angeles on a trip from Virginia Beach to San Diego. He said his time in hospital inspired him to try and make a difference.

“At end of the trip I had a horrible accident where I came off my bike and broke my elbow. I didn’t have a place to recover in the US and went home to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It really opened my eyes to experiences people have while in hospital,” he said. “I was there for just three days, but some kids are in and out of hospital their whole childhood. That didn’t sit right with me.”

To make the journey to Darwin, Scott will have to cycle around 100 kilometres a day. To ensure he is ready for the odyssey, he says he will have to mentally prepare himself.

“Doing this kind of bike riding, 90 percent of the struggle is mental. Some days you don’t want to ride 100 kilometers, and you’re dreading every kilometer,” he said. “You have to find ways to keep your mental game strong. I do have pre-ride jitters or anxiety, but I know the

moment I get on the bike it’ll wash away and I can zero in and focus. There’ll be days where it’s a struggle but you develop a mindset where

giving up is not an option.”

Scott set off from Beauty Park to travel on to Sorrento. From there he will ferry to Queenscliff before

cycling to Adeladie, then north towards Darwin.

So far, Scott has raised more than $2000 for the Children’s Cancer In-

stitute. He said he is “really proud” to be working with the organisation. To donate visit gofundme.com/f/ ride-to-darwin-for-the-kids

DAN Scott spent time in hospital after a bad accident while cycling in the United States in 2022. His experience inspired him to ride from Frankston to Darwin to raise money for charity. Picture: Supplied

Flaunting fashions at festival

FLINDERS Fringe Festival will flaunt fabulous fashions in a triple tryst on Saturday 27 July, at Flinders Civic Hall.

Supported with a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council performing arts development grant, the triple event will include a static catwalk, a fashion forum with industry leaders and a one woman show with mezzo soprano Dimity Shepherd, who earlier this year won the industry’s Green Room Award.

The peer-presented performing arts industry awards recognise outstanding achievements in performance.

The curtain raiser L’Exposition: a Static Catwalk will feature costumes designed by Marion Boyce for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, while the La Costumiere fashion forum will include work by local ateliers and feature key costumes.

Boyce will also join the forum panel, sharing wardrobe-mistress anecdotes, alongside the macrame musings of Lea Oldjohn, sustainable wardrobe strategies from Dr Kate Luckins and the styling of Estelle Michaelides. The forum will be led by artistic director Melissa Jackson.

The interval will include wine tastings and a book signing of Dr Luckin’s Live More With Less accompanied by roaming performers and projected images by documentary photographer Noa Smith Fletcher.

The tryst concludes with Opera Closets, a onewoman show by mezzo soprano Shepherd. Reminiscent of nostalgic dress-ups, Opera Closets steps through the wardrobe where every outfit tells a story, and every story has a song.

“It’s about ageing disgracefully, breaking through society’s rules and finding your own voice,” Shepherd said.

Opera Closets is an expressive work touching on body image, rejection, well-being and self-love, and showcasing Shepherd’s vocal and acting prowess. It is co-directed by Richard Piper and Evelyn Krape in collaboration with chamber trio The Persephone Project.

The festival program is at flindersfringe.com.au Liz Bell

Try Hot Shots for free

WANT to get the children away from their phones and laptops and involved in a healthy, fun activity? Why not introduce them to tennis through a free coaching program?

Bittern Tennis Club will run a free Hot Shots Tennis program starting on Sunday 21 July open to children from five through to12 years. The sessions last two hours between 9am and 11am and continue on Sundays every two weeks until 15 September.

The Hot Shots Tennis program is run by Tennis Australia and provides a fun way for children to play and learn tennis. Each Stage provides the right equipment and court size for children to play tennis and matches their ability and interest.

Games and activities are designed with a play to learn philosophy which recognises the importance of play, appropriate challenge, and learning new skills.

Tennis Australia says the benefits of the program go beyond learning tennis by promoting life skills such as building positive friendships, working with others, problem-solving, persistence, and confidence. In this way, Hot Shots Tennis helps promote “good players” and “good people” in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment.

Bittern Tennis Club member Alex Campbell will run the program and has registered as a volunteer. If you are interested in joining the program contact the club at bitterntennis@ gmail.com Tony Duboudin

JUANITA Aitken, centre, at her 80th birthday celebration with fellow Capel Sound Community Group disadvantage working group members Bettyanne Foster and Kate Perry. Picture: Supplied

Birthday gift for students

A RECENT afternoon tea held by the Capel Sound Community Group at Seawinds Community Hub celebrated Juanita Aitken’s 80th birthday and raised money towards a scholarship fund for students needing support.

Aitken, part of a sub-group of the community group that focuses on supporting the most vulnerable people in the Capel Sound community, only changed her mind about celebrating her birthday when it was suggested it could also be a fundraising event, group secretary Bettyanne Foster said.

“In typical modest fashion, Juanita invited 60 friends and family members, and asked that instead of birthday presents, they gave generously to this worthy cause. Bendigo Community Bank Southern Peninsula came to the party, and also generously donated,” she said.

“Juanita has been a stalwart of the Capel Sound community for over 40 years, with her husband Ian always supporting worthy causes. Her greatest achievement is the Seawinds Community Hub – without her steadfast campaigning, advocating and sheer force of will, this wonderful community facility would not be here today.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s deputy mayor, Cr Antonella Celi, presented Aitken with a mayoral commendation certificate.

MEZZO soprano Dimity Shepherd is in tune with the Flinders Fringe Festival and will be part of the festival’s “triple tryst”. Picture: Noa Smith Fletcher

Alex Campbell. Picture: Supplied

City considers freezing rates

A FREEZE on council rate increases is set to be investigated by Frankston Council officers.

At last week’s public meeting, Frankston councillors agreed to consider the possibility of a rate freeze “without impacting essential community services or creating an infrastructure renewal backlog”. They have directed council officers to prepare a report assessing the proposal, and a range of other cost of living relief measures.

The report will also assess the benefits of suspending interest on outstanding rates for up to six months, extending instalment payments for rates, implementing a fees and charges freeze, and advocating to the state government seeking

a reduction or freeze of the “Victorian land tax and vehicle registration”. The report will also “explore the contestability of council refusing to collect state based levies and charges on behalf of the state government”.

Any changes would be enacted during the next council budget process, which will be overseen by a new council after October’s local government elections.

The mayor Nathan Conroy raised the proposal at the 24 June meeting. He said “we acknowledge that the current cost of living crisis is affecting people throughout our community, and this report sets the foundation for a new council

to have information - the data, the social, economic, and political reasons why we should or shouldn’t change our long-term financial plan.”

Councillors Conroy, Claire Harvey, Kris Bolam, David Asker, Suzette Tayler, and Glenn Aitken voted in favour of the plan. Councillor Sue Baker voted against it, and councillor Brad Hill abstained from the vote.

Councillor Baker said she opposed the move because “circumstances are rapidly changing”.

“Climate for example - we may have some significant hazards or emergency issues which might take precedence over some of the items that are in this [notice of motion] in terms of

their impact on the budget,” she said, “We would all love a freeze or a cut, but what hasn’t gone into this document is the background work on the numbers and the implications.”

The debate at last Monday’s meeting threatened to break down once opposing views were heard. Councillor Tayler drew gasps from the public gallery by calling councillors sitting opposite her “puppets for Paul Edbrooke”. She blamed the global cost of living crisis on the Labor Party, and said “I honestly don’t know why some councillors speak - I think they just like the sound of their own voice.” She soon withdrew the remark. Brodie Cowburn

Students’ studies engineer success

DROMANA engineering apprentice, Callum Robertson, was named Apprentice of the Year at the 10th annual Chisholm Award on Tuesday 25 June for his work with STEG Engineering and his mechanical engineering studies at TAFE’s Dandenong campus.

Robertson’s TAFE teachers said he had a passion for engineering, always tried to achieve and had invented some engineering tools to solve problems. They described his technical skills and proficiency with machinery as excellent.

“I just go about doing what I’m trained to do … but if I’m going to do a job, I’ll give it my best shot,” Robertson said.

Chisholm communications spokesperson Allison Troth said Robertson’s advice to students thinking of taking up a trade was – “give it a go … what have you got to lose. There’s so much trade work around at the moment, you’ve got to have a try”.

Robertson had already clinched the bronze medal after attaining the highest score in Victoria at the annual National World Skills Awards.

Year 12 student and budding engineer Aiden Beckinsale of Tyabb has won the Secondary Student of the Year award at the annual Chisholm awards.

Beckinsale combined his school based apprenticeship at Flinders Community Christian College with practical work at GT and JA Jones Engineering in Dandenong South, during his engineering studies at Chisholm TAFE.

He will complete his year 12

vocational major this year but has still found the time between study and work to volunteer for community fundraisers and mentor fellow students who are not quite sure what direction to take.

Chisholm spokesperson Allison Troth said the TAFE considered Beckinsale an ambassador for the future of TAFE education.

“A student wanting to try something different beyond traditional high school, to learn a specific skill in a practical setting, and to make the most of it,” she said.

“He forgot to tell his parents he’d been nominated for the award and has big dreams for a practical engineering

career in the renewable energy sector.”

Only 10 out of 28,000 students are chosen by Chisholm TAFE lecturers to receive awards, which showcase students who have overcome self doubt or adversity to flourish in further education.

The criteria to be chosen included the students’ commitment, ability to

overcome challenges, course engagement, study innovation and community building.

Student nominees included refugees, courageous older students studying further education for the first time and women who had been told they would never study or had succeeded in nontraditional trades or industries.

AWARDS: Callum Robertson, left, and Aiden Beckinsale have both been awarded for their studies at Chisholm TAFE. Pictures: Supplied

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

Tasteful start to hall restoration

THE chance to taste Mornington Peninsula wines is being offered at an event to raise money for the restoration of Fenton Hall in Bittern-Dromana Road, Merricks North.

Built in 1938, the hall has a history as a community meeting place but was closed in 2017 due to disrepair.

However, volunteers have been raising money to help with its restoration and to raise awareness of its significance as a community asset.

In 2020, a group of Merricks North residents who met for annual spring picnics formed the Friends of Fenton Hall to restore the building.

Along with Mornington Peninsula Shire and Balnarring Historical Society, the friends group made submissions that led to a heritage overlay, followed in 2023 by the group becoming an association to support the objectives of reinvigorating community action, shire lobbying, and raising money.

Friends volunteer Veronica Sive said the restoration of Fenton Hall aimed to serve future generations, not just one user group or individual.

“It is one of the few historical buildings in Merricks North. With its quaint historic architecture, it is a unique reminder of the families of orchardists and farmers who resided in the Mornington Peninsula Hinterland nearly 100 years ago,” she said.

“Its quaint appearance in a rare rural setting promises to attract visitors from beyond the peninsula for musical events, art shows, classes and events.”

As part of the fundraising, nine peninsula wineries within five kilo-

metres of the hall will offer tastings on Sunday 4 August along with talks by vignerons.

Some of the wineries are also offering food at their cellar doors and each ticket allows a visit to four of the

nine wineries. Ticket holders will also receive a show bag, including a snack pack to accompany the tastings and to enter the draw for prizes donated by wineries and businesses.

All proceeds will go towards the

restoration of the

Coming events include a mini truffle

garden opening, and an open peony farm garden.

To book for the boutique wine tasting event, from 11am to 4pm, on 4 August, go to trybooking.com/ CRQZZ

Wineries involved include Avani, Fenian Wines, Stoniers, Paradigm Hill, Merricks Creek, Merricks Estate, Quealy and Scorpo Wines.

hall.

hunt, kitchen

Here’s cheers: Friends of Fenton Hall group members toasting their readiness for a boutique wine tasting fundraising event to save the hall are, from left, Grant Perry (Homes & Acreage), Brendan Smith (Mont Rouge Estate), Lee Carmody, Wendy Doube, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor David Gill, Veronica Sive and Mark Butler (Bendigo Bank). Picture: Yanni

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR SPONSORED

Autumn Aged Care

Museums Victoria is coming to Mornington these July school holidays! Join us for an interactive robotics and coding workshop for 8-13 year olds. $10 per child and adult pair. Visit morningtoncommunityhouse.com.au or call 5950 1889 for enrolment details.

New activity and event program launching in July. Come visit the friendly Mornington Community House team at 3/91 Wilsons Road, call us on 5950 1889 or visit morningtoncommunityhouse.com.au for more details on our community classes and social groups.

Walk For a Cause

Annual community walk supporting Koala Conservation. (30/31 August) Walkers will experience some great Peninsula scenery and meet some great fellow walkers. All welcome for any portion of this event. www.mtmartha. unitingchurch.org.au/upcoming-events/ Contact: Peter 0412 030 747

Mornington Beach Probus Club

1st Tuesday of the month at St Mark’s Uniting Church, 50 Barkley St, Mornington commencing 10am. Enjoy guest speakers, interest groups, friendship and refreshments. Contact Margaret: 0425 750 825 or Lorraine: 0434 621 040.

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and Chat

Mornington Community House Tues 10.30am Dava Hotel Mon and Tues 11am Dreamer Cafe, Mornington 11am Pantry House, Bentons Square Friday 10am

Mornington Yacht Club Friday 4.30pm Via Batisti Cafe, Mt Martha Weds 11am. www.chattycafeaustralia.org.au

Mornington Peninsula Chorale the longstanding vibrant, SATB, non-audition choir, under Frankston Music Society along with the Frankston Symphony Orchestra perform in classical, film score, and other exciting music concerts. Read more at frankstonmusicsociety. org.au. New singers/musicians welcome. Contact us at info@frankstonmusicsociety.org.au

Mornington Croquet Club

Interested in gentle exercise, outdoors in the fresh air? Croquet played in lovely surroundings with a great group of people also provides a great mental exercise. We provide free lessons for beginners. Contact membership@ morningtoncroquetclub.au, phone 0424 119 099

The Mornington Environment Association (MEA) welcomes all who are interested in protecting our local environment. For more information about our activities and meetings please visit our website: www.morningtonenviro.org.au or contact Margaret: 0414 641 999 or Ann: 0425 795 237

The Embroiderers Guild – Mornington Peninsula Branch. 2nd, 4th & 5th Wednesdays at Mt.Eliza Community Hall Meeting Room. 9.30am – 3pm. Join us for stitching, learning and sharing. Newbies and experienced stitchers welcome. Email mornington@ embroiderersguildvic.org or ph: 0402 467 790 or just drop in.

PACE. Setting the pace for positive ageing on the Peninsula. An advisory body that represents community views and gives advice to the Council on how best to meet current/future needs of over 55s in our community. Visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/ pace for upcoming events.

Share the joy of singing and community with the Mornington ‘With One Voice Choir’. All abilities welcome. Mondays 5.30 to 7.15pm, Bentons Square Community Centre. Phone Judy Woods 0474 129 528 for further details: www.withonevoice.org.au

Mornington Mahjong

We meet at Benton’s Community Centre, Tuesday llam-3pm and Friday 12.30-3.30pm. No joining fee, $4.50 per session. Experienced or beginners, we will teach if needed. Call Benton’s Community Centre-5977 2468 or Natalie 0426 679 098

Over 55 and want to be more active? Join us at the Mount Eliza 55+ Club. For more info on our activities please visit www.mteliza55plusclub. org.au or our FB page - Mount Eliza Fifty Five Plus Club. Have Fun Stay Young

Join 2nd Mornington Sea Scouts! Scouting actively engages and supports young people aged 5-25 in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. We offer fun and challenging outdoor activity programs. email: groupleader@2ndmornington.org

Repair Cafe

3rd Sunday each month, 10.30am - 3.30pm.

Mornington Men’s Shed is ready & waiting to repair any item that can be carried in by one person. Cost is a donation. Wilsons Rd Men’s Shed 2/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington.

Seaside Community Orchestra

- Musicians Wanted! Our friendly and fun community orchestra for beginner and rusty adult musicians is seeking more cellos, a bassoon and some brass. Rehearsals each Tuesdayfortnight, at the Morroduc Red Brick Hall. Further info: seasidecommunityorchestra@gmail.com

Try Petanque

Mount Martha Bowlo 45 Watson Road. Sat noon, Tue 4pm, Wed 2pm, Fri 2pm & 5pm Happy Hour.

Three free “come and try’s” before joining - boules provided. Gentle exercise, easy rules, fun to play. Avoid Concussions - Play Pétanque!

Photographic Club

Looking to take up or improve your photography?

The Frankston Photographic Club runs regular activities and events including guest speakers, scoring & critique nights, workshops, social evenings and outings. To find out more go to www.frankstonphotoclub.com.au

Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir

New singers welcome. Choir meets every Sunday night from 7pm until 9.30 pm at Yamala Park Bowling Club Dunstan St Frankston South. Check website for more details www.mpwlc.com or phone Trudi on 0406 678 261

Peninsula Transport Assist

Want to volunteer, but also want flexibility? Drive your own car and assist those in our community.

Bus drivers also needed for 12- and 24-seater buses. To contact P.T.A: phone: 9708 8241, email info@peninsulatransportassist.org or website: www.peninsulatransportassist.org

New and free social activities at Mornington Community House!

Games & Puzzle Club on Tuesdays, or bring your unfinished art and craft to Crafternoons on Fridays. Call: 5950 1889 for more details or to register. 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington.

Mount Martha Rotary

Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm. Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Anne on 0409 387 373

Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group

Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (except January) at the Bentons Square Community Centre at 7.00pm. We support men, their partners and carers who have prostate cancer; especially those newly diagnosed. Ph: 0422 608 345.

Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm. Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Anne: 0409 387 373

Mornington Seniors Citizens Club

Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls. Tuesday 11.00am - noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm. Wed 10.00am - noon: Scrabble. 1 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688

Mornington Courthouse Visitor Centre is seeking volunteers interested in Tourism and providing advice to visitors. We are located in the historic former Courthouse. Volunteers enjoy meeting and assisting visitors to enjoy our great locality. Please email your interest to: coordinator@nmpt.com.au

Mt Martha House Community Garden

Join us every Thursday 1-4pm for gardening, sharing, learning & cuppas. All abilities welcomed by this friendly group. Visit anytime for picking from the garden or donating/ collecting at our Shareshelf. www.mmhcgarden.org or contact hello@mmhcgarden.org

BERG Mt Martha is a bushland friends group for the Balcombe Estuary Reserves, Mt Martha. Working bees on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, along with Waterwatch and Estuary watch. For more information Ph: 0447 160 288 info@berg.org.au, www.berg.org.au

Mornington’s Old Post Office Museum Corner Main St & Esplanade. View how your forebears lived. Visit website: morningtondistricthistory.org.au for opening times, research requests and newsletter. Enjoy coffee and hear our guest speakers at St. Marks Church 10.30am 2nd Tues monthly.

Konnexions Free Drop in Cafe Sunday mornings 9-11am. The Cottage, Mount Martha House. We offer real conversation and deep connection. You never know what’s on offer, there may be a pancake or a bun. All welcome. Chris 0400 614 065.

Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House

Are you interested in Chair Yoga, Yoga, Linocut and Cyanotype introduction workshops? MENH is also looking for Volunteers for our Board of Governance we would love to hear from you. 97878160 /info@mountelizanh.com.au.

American Mah Jongg- Mt Martha House Come and play this exciting variant of mah jong. We also play Western mah jong. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm to 4 pm. Contact the House or Jill: 0402 089 353.

Combined Mornington Probus

The Club meets at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington.1st Friday of the month at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, except for January. Interesting speakers and outings. Call 0491 634 456 for further information.

Mt Eliza Probus Club

Every 2nd Monday at 9.45am. Combined ladies & gents meet at the Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Rd. Includes guest speaker, fellowship & refreshments. Visitors most welcome. Contact Jan 5975 2845 or Bill 0439 115 512

The combined Probus Club of Mount Eliza Central meets on the fourth Friday of each month at The Village Church, Mount Eliza. Meetings start at 9.45 and visitors are welcome. Enquiries at 0428 995 617

Sahaja Yoga

Every Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm. Today, worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people practice Sahaja Yoga. Now, we’re bringing that incredible spiritual awakening to you. Mornington Community House Bunjil Room 91 Wilsons Road Mornington. For more info sahajayogavic.com

Mornington TOWN Club

Take Off Weight Naturally, group discussion and friendly, supportive fellow-members. To weigh in from 8-30 phone Ruth on 0409 942 153 or Barb: 0419 533 755 afternoons or evenings. Meeting time 8.30 am on Wednesday mornings, at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington

Trouble with someone’s drinking?

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone else. Al-Anon could help.

The Al-Anon family groups Mornington Spiritual Concept Meeting, every Sunday 10am to 11.30am, Benton’s Square Community Centre. Ph: 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au

With One Voice - Choir Program. Community singing is about getting people together to experience and enjoy the health benefits of singing. Mondays from 5.30 - 6.45pm at Benton Square Community Centre. Further information: Judy on 0474 129 528.

Join the fun!

Volunteer at a Family Life Op Shop. Make new friends. Lend your knowledge & learn new skills. No specific experience necessary. To find out more or to express your interest call 03 8599 5433 or visit familylife.com.au/volunteer

Crazy Patches Mt. Martha/Mornington

Join our friendly group of crafters. Bring your own patchwork, needlecraft, knitting etc. Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm and last Saturday of the month. Patchwork classes are available. Bring a friend. Call Chris on 0439 652 443

Bentons Square Community Centre (BSCC)

“SoACE” Social Access Community Enjoyment. Encouraging people of all ages to join this group for the opportunity for social connections and participation. Activities and games, cuppa and a chat. Thursdays. Ph: 5977 2468.

Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters

Gain confidence speaking in front of others in an encouraging atmosphere. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at: Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road, Mornington. For details call Sue: 0439 650 883

U3A Mornington

Enjoy low-cost activities for retired seniors. Learn something new, challenge and engage your mind and body. Make new friends. Enjoy your retirement and make your third age the time of your life. More info: www.u3amornington.org.au OR email: office@u3amornington.org.au

Mount Martha House Historical Collection protects and preserves the history of this wonderful building. Visit the WRAAC museum. Open on request, or Tuesdays and Fridays: 10 -2 pm. Tours third Wednesday of each month: 11.30 am. Booking required: 5974 2297

CWA Mornington Branch

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00pm. Social Craft Group: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pm. Meet at Church of Christ Hall, 84 Wilson’s Road, Mornington. Find us on Facebook or cwamornington@gmail.com

Mornington Life Activities Club

Activities across the Peninsula and beyond, including, dineouts, indoor games, trivia nights, cinema, music evenings, special functions, book clubs, day and weekend trips, walking, golf, table tennis, cycling. Contact Miriam 0493 437 646, or email membership@lifemornington.org.au.

All Welcome @ OPEN DOOR

Pop in Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Morning Tea/Coffee. No Cost! Make Friends! All Ages! Parking free – Level access. 370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha. Email office@newpeninsula.com.au for more info

Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club

Mount Martha Men’s Probus Group, meet monthly, for further details go to our new web site: mount martha men’s probus club, and click on the link. For further details contact: Ron on 0407 327 470.

Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club

Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at Mt Martha House, commencing at 10am. Visitors and new members welcome. Join our friendly ladies. Contact information: Dorothy 0437 759 440, or Toni 0419 301 303.

Indoor Walk

Every Thursday, 7.45 am - 8.45 am. A mature aged group of men and women walk, do light exercises (conducted by a trained instructor), chat and socialise at Mornington Central Shopping Centre. Contact Bryan 0410 935 936

The next Community Events Calendar will be published 6th August 2024. Email your free, 40 word, listing to communityevents@mpnews.com.au by 31st July 2024.

Eliza

Lot sizes:

Lot 1: 546sqm, Lot 2: 546sqm, Lot 3: 547sqm (approx)

Price Guide

Lot 1 $960,000 - $990,000

Lot 2 $960,000 - $990,000

Lot 3 $960,000 - $990,000

Contact

Stewart Lardner 0419 539 072

Mark Purves 0419 335 755

www.buxtonmorningtonpeninsula.com.au

From Vision to Village - Your Dream Block Awaits

Contemporary beachside oasis on the village doorstep

LITERALLY footsteps to cafes, restaurants and boutiques on the village doorstep, this spectacularly situated and luxuriously appointed hideaway showcases the most enviable beachside lifestyle. Pairing grand and sophisticated spaces with the ultimate in daily convenience, privileged are those who secure this exquisite dual-living-zone home in the beating heart of glamorous Mount Eliza village.

Enjoying complete privacy behind an electronic gate, the four-bedroom residence sits amid an oasis of tranquillity and leafy

HOME ESSENTIALS

easy-care gardens just 1.3km from Canadian Bay Beach. Upon entry, lofty ceilings with chandeliers and hardwood timber flooring create an instantly elegant ambience that travels throughout every inch of the home.

Beneath a soaring ceiling with clerestory windows harnessing superb natural light, the capacious primary living and dining zones provide abundant space for comfortable daily living and well-endowed hosting.

With a picture window framing a bamboo garden outside, the culinary kitchen forms an impressive centrepiece to the home with

stone benchtops, premium appliances and a sizeable walk-in pantry, while a handy freeflowing layout into the laundry and powder room show a design that is truly functional and well considered.

Dual sets of sliding glass doors open directly to an inviting two-tiered alfresco deck, which sits under a soaring pergola with remotecontrolled blind in the outdoor dining zone and an electronic vergola in the alfresco lounging area, creating an oasis for allseason outdoor living and entertaining. The plush master suite is an oasis unto itself

ADDRESS: 9 Old Mornington Road, Mount Eliza FOR SALE: $2,250,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 557 m²

AGENTS: Stewart Lardner, 0419 539 072, Buxton Mornington Peninsula, 3/84 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 9708 8667

with plantation shutters, dressing room and modern ensuite with walk-in shower in this alluring home, which cradles the three junior/guest bedrooms in the rear with a family bathroom and a sumptuous second lounge room.

Close to elite schools, essential services, public transport and golden beaches, this breathtaking village-side home includes ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, splitsystem air conditioning, generous storage throughout, raised veggie beds and a double remote garage with internal access. n

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FRIDAY TROPPO

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THURSDAY GRAND DESIGNS: THE STREETS

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While new housing estates seemingly pop up on the periphery of Australian cities every day, it’s much harder for those in the UK to find a plot of land. In this spinoff series, Kevin McCloud takes a look at revolutionary new neighbourhoods springing up across Britain. This third season takes place in Yorkshire, where McCloud meets Nicola (pictured), who’s pioneering the first site in the “self-build” scheme – aiming to design and project manage a traditional red-brick home with a modern twist

Set six months after the first season’s finale, this odd-couple outback detective drama returns with another gritty mystery to solve. Local star Nicole Chamoun (pictured) and US actor Thomas Jane both return, as Amanda and Ted are thrust into a bizarre murder involving two bodies fused together by fire. Hired to prove that the son of one of the victims is innocent, the PIs soon clash with newly arrived Detective Sergeant Pip Sweeney (Zindzi Okenyo).

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Returning with its fourth season, this homegrown animated series follows the adventures of First Nations kids Little J and Big Cuz. Voiced by beloved actors Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman and Aaron Fa’aoso, this unique series revels in a sense of wonder and curiosity, with a generous dollop of cheeky shenanigans.

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SPICKS AND SPECKS

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Is there a more comforting sight than host Adam Hills (pictured seated) and team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough sharing big belly laughs? For many, seeing these old friends back together is like stepping into a time portal. Other than the fact these avid music lovers are two decades older than when they first launched this game show, their cheeky charisma and the musical magic strikes the same joyful chord… and they still entice cutting-edge, interesting guests. Tonight,

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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (PGas, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Veil. (2022, PGa) Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser, Alison Sweeney. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 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. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG) Part 3 of 5. 8.30 Martin Clunes Secret World Of Guide Dogs. Follows actor Martin Clunes as he rehomes fitness guru Jaina Mistry’s retired guide dog Laura.

2.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30

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12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R) 1.15 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R)

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6.00 9News.

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7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. Special guests include Asher Keddie. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ms) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) An assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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7.35 Love Your Garden. (Return) Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.

8.25 Troppo. (Return) Six months on, Ted and Amanda investigate a bizarre local murder and an exotic drug ring.

9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.30 Austin. (PG, R)

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R)

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ABC FAMILY (22)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Deadly Estate. (2017, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower. 9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin. 25.3km individual time trial. From France.

2.00 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv, R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.05 Officially Amazing. 9.35 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.20 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Phoenix Rise. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 TMNT. 1.50 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Bushwhacked! 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Super Mario Bros. (1993, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Made In America. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.20 Football. AFL. Round 17. Collingwood v Essendon. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Jason Dalton.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Industry Leaders. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Matt, Sonny and Mark encounter a vengeful woman.

9GEM (92)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 12.40 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Sex Before The Internet. 10.20 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Walk

With Me. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.35 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 10.15 In The Line Of Fire. (1993, M) 12.35pm 28 Days. (2000, M) 2.30 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 4.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.25 Entrapment. (1999, M) 9.30 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 11.25 The Invisible Fight. (2023, Estonian) 1.35am Joe. (2013, MA15+) 3.45 Next Door. (2021, M, German) 5.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG)

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00

For Half The Price. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Brides Of Fu Manchu. (1966, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Stuff The British Stole: World’s Biggest Diamond. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 Blak Ball. (PG, R) Recounts great Indigenous sporting moments.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml) From Kaurna Adelaide. 9.00 The Last Daughter. (PG) Documents the story of Brenda Matthews and her quest to discover where she belongs.

10.30 Ladies In Black. (PG, R) A catalogue photoshoot creates tension. 11.20 Shetland. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.50 Such Was Life. (PG) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and Race 13. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Kennedy, Sinatra And The Mafia. (Malsv, R) Documents the friendship between Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy. 9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-DeuxÉglises. 183.5km flat stage. From France.

2.00 Blinded. (Madl, R) Bea reaches out to Together Casino’s big players.

3.45 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. GWS Giants v Carlton. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Ireland with their zombie parents.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 Mega Zoo. (PGa, R) 2.00 My Way. (R) 2.15 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGam, R) 3.30 My Underwater World. 4.30 Country House Hunters Australia. 5.00

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (Final) Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Mlm) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm Scrubs. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Nine Lives Of. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. (Return) 12.50am The X-Files. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Open Season 2. (2008, PG) 11.15 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.55 Rage. 1.30am TMNT. 2.15 The Legend Of Korra. 2.35 Shasha And Milo. 3.00 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 3.10 The Next Step. 3.35 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Spitfire. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Belle And Sebastian 3.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Wales. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

9.55 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Wales Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up of the International Test match between Australia and Wales, featuring analysis and player interviews, as well as a look forward at the second test on Saturday 13th of July.

10.15 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

Park. (1983, M) 12.55am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 2.40 Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 3.45 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 5.20 Sunnyside. 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, M) 10.10

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 3.20 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.50 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Austin. (PG) Austin organises a bus tour.

8.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms) Lisa and Angela’s friendship is tested.

9.20 The Split. (Ml, R) Ruth breaks some devastating news.

10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.15 Annika. (Mal, R)

12.05 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Tour De France 2024 H’lights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: Rise & Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Pre-race and Race 14. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. St Kilda v Sydney. 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Structures Of Marvel: Medieval Paris. A look at two iconic Parisian buildings.

8.30 Mesopotamia: The Rise Of Cities. Documents how archaeologists from around the world are returning to the greatest sites in Mesopotamia.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Troyes to Troyes. 199km hilly stage. From France.

2.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R) 3.25 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia 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. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Open Season 3. (2010, PG) 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 And We Danced. 12.10am Horrible Histories. 12.40 Critters TV. 12.50 Operation Ouch! 1.20 Holly Hobbie. 1.40 Malory Towers. 2.05 The Next Step. 3.10 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Waffle The Wonder Dog. 4.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bali Bombings. (Mav, R) A look at the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings.

11.45 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The travel guides head to Peru. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4. Nearly 40 years have passed since Lynette’s disappearance and just when it looks like Christopher Dawson will never face justice, a podcast investigation is released that spurs authorities to action.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. Contestants face off with some of the world’s most extreme ingredients. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlv) Stacy makes a decision that has serious consequences. Dwight and Mitch dispose of evidence and Bodhi proposes a new plan. Tina contemplates her future. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) A deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Hudson & Rex. 1.00 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup. H’lights. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Cars That Built The World. 9.15 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

7TWO (72)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Our Town. 3.00 The Highland Vet. 4.00 Bondi 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 Endeavour.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Boxing Night To Remember V. 1.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 2.00 Nurturing Country. 2.10 Amplify. 2.35 Karla Grant Presents. 3.10 MOVIE: Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.50 Westwind: Djalu’s Legacy. 6.20 News. 6.30 Elder In Residence Oration. 7.30 Gulpilil: One Red Blood. 8.35 MOVIE: Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Monday, July 8

Minari. Continued. (2020, PG, Korean) 7.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 10.25 Entrapment. (1999, M) 12.30pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.20 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 4.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 10.25 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.15am The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 2.55 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

9GEM (92)

10.00 My

11.00

Footy Show. 1pm MOVIE: Kid Galahad. (1962, PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 10.00 Chicago Med. 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.50 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.05am Love Island USA. 1.05 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Rich House, Poor House. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars.

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TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL WED 5 FEB 2025 - $170pp

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

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 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

(PG, R) 1.50

Anthony. (2020, Ma, R) Toheeb Jimoh. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Making Of Galup VR Experience. (PG, R) 2.10 A Murmuration. (PGa) 3.05 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Alaska. (PGl, R)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R) Changes are made to mark the new king’s reign.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: I’ll Be There. (Mal, R) A car crash victim is rushed to emergency.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Sisi. (Return, Mav) 12.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 2.40 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+ls, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a university student after she goes missing during a house party.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mdv) Hondo tries to stop a ruthless drug lord.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Evil By Design: End Game. (Malv, R) 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)

1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

2.30 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 MOVIE: Mr Pawsitively Perfect. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Sam learns about one of the ghosts’ powers. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Front Up. 11.00 Insight. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond Oak Island. 1.15 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Swift Street. 11.40 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Style It Out. 9.20 Back In Time For Dinner. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.50 Catalyst. 12.50am Horrible Histories. 1.15 Critters TV. 1.25 Operation Ouch! 1.55 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am White Lion. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.40 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.30 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.35 Haywire. (2011, M) 12.15pm

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGlm) Part 4 of 4. After 12 weeks of challenges, training and treatments, the results are revealed.

8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PGa) Chris Hemsworth discovers how his muscles can help him live longer with an epic rope climb.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.

10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

The Restless. 1.50 Country Life For Half The Price. 2.50 Explore. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday. (1947, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. (Final) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

Tuesday, July 9

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (Final, R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 12.20 Media Watch. (PG, R)

12.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.25 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Deadly Mission: Shark. 9.20 Planet Expedition. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 Operation Ouch! 1.55 Holly Hobbie. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.20 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Made It With My Hands. (PGa, R) 3.15 Living Black. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Swanage To Portchester. (PGa) Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how the wealth of Boomers is affecting social mobility for future generations. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Orléans to Saint-Amand-Montrond. 187.5km flat stage. From France.

2.05 Unseen. (Mals, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Without A Clue. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.00 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 9.05 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 Mi Iubita, Mon Amour. (2021, M, French) 12.50pm The Confirmation. (2016, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Natural. (1984, PG) 5.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 Three Summers. (2017,

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Dream Home. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mad) A patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but the donor may not be capable of giving consent to the surgery.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R)

12.40 The Disappearance. (Madv, 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 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 9.00 RBT. (PGdl, R) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late. 2.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, 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 MasterChef Australia. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The team is summoned to Philadelphia to investigate the death of a US Navy petty officer. 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 WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 12.55 The Bee Whisperer. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Couples Therapy. (Return) 12.50am Hypothetical. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Wednesday, July 10

Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (M) Follows new British recruits as they get the chance to join the ensemble at the legendary Moulin Rouge.

R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran. 211km mountain stage. From France. 1.45 Trom. (Mv, R) 3.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay: Ngarrindjeri Country. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

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 MOVIE: How To Find Forever. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Baby Boom.

8.30 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

3.00 The Garden Gurus Best Of.

3.30 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. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Return, PGlm) Reidy returns. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When a disgraced former US cabinet member is arrested in Vienna, the FBI fly team is sent to investigate. 9.30 NCIS. (MA15+av, R) A mishap leads the team to the case of a missing teacher which was popularised on a true crime podcast.

Domestic violence causes most homelessness’

The shameful truth revealed in Victorian police statistics is that there were more than 2000 incidences of domestic violence right here on the Mornington Peninsula in 2022/2023.

The majority of victims were women and, in almost one third of cases, children were present. The largest cause of homelessness is domestic violence. It also represents the largest demand on police time and the economic costs are enormous.

Yet, with increasing media exposure to incidences of such violence, we are currently at risk of becoming complacent or feeling helpless. Don’t let this happen. Change is well within our grasp. There are evidence-based solutions. We can all work in our everyday lives to change attitudes that stereotype men and women to equal, respectful ones. This may be at home with parents, at work with employers and staff, and at play whether at sport or socialising. Respectful relationships can be and are being taught in schools with young people learning about consent. Young people will learn from good role models. We can support men and boys in developing healthy masculinities and positive, supportive relationships with their male peers. We can all refuse to condone gender violence in our neighbourhood, our networks and on social media.

Many are already creating change. Change may at times take courage, but let’s not accept a world where there is violence and abuse in relationships. Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Urgent help needed

I feel very sad to see occupied sleeping bags in the shelter of Mornington buildings.

I have heard there are increasing numbers of both men and women on the Mornington Peninsula finding themselves without a warm bed. A major issue with this state of affairs is sky-rocketing rents aided by a dearth of public and social housing. State and local government bodies must urgently place this issue at the top of their to do list.

Vivienne Daniels,

Housing questions

Mornington

There’s a new battle to preserve the Mornington Peninsula’s natural environment – its unspoilt green hills, bush and coastline: the reason many of us live here.

This time the state Labor government is the culprit – setting a target of 31,000 new dwellings to be built on the peninsula in the next 27 years, up 32 per cent from 94,900 to 125,900. Its nebulously named Plan for Victoria demands every local council find space for new houses to accommodate a population of 10 million, a 70 per cent increase. (Victoria hit 6.9 million on 30 June.)

It’s a disturbing proposal with many unanswered questions.

Targets have been imposed by the government with no community consultation as yet.

Where would 31,000 homes go on the peninsula, with its 30 per cent built-up areas and 70 per cent green wedge zones?

Why do we even need 10 million people? We’ve seen enough of the population Ponzi economy over the past 15 years to know about the negative consequences – unaffordable housing, traffic congestion, crowded public transport (or very little in the peninsula’s case) and declining open space and tree cover. Plus, longer hospital and ambulance waiting times, crowded schools, more pressure on our physical and mental health.

No one votes for rapid population growth. Every survey shows a clear majority opposes it. The government says it’s not to blame: the federal government sets migration policy, but the state has a fancy website about how to migrate to Melbourne – finding a migration agent, the best schools, entertainment, sports and shopping (liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/discover).

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council issued a statement after the draft target was announced. The mayor Cr Simon Brooks said it matched the shire’s own target of 1200 new places annually, but better roads and public transport including

electric rail; more sporting facilities, community halls and libraries; and more social housing would be needed. No surprises there.

Jenny Warfe, Dromana

Federal issues

Has [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie considered standing for [Mornington Peninsula Shire] Council? In her recent eight-page Peninsula Post mail, you’d be forgiven for thinking this was campaign material for the forthcoming council elections.

As the federal MP for Flinders, I want news of federal issues – such as the Liberal party’s commitment to fossil fuels and nuclear energy; slashing permanent migration to 140,000 a year; allowing younger Australians to use their superannuation to buy their first homes. Most importantly, I want to hear Zoe’s ideas for fixing the housing crisis in Flinders. One thousand people sleep rough in cars and tents along the foreshore - they are our neighbours, they are us. The only temporary accommodation option for 170,000 residents - The Ranch - is unfunded by government and soon to be demolished.

Rather than inform residents about these important local and federal issues, Peninsula Post includes a scone recipe. Scrumdiddlyumptious. Stefan Raabe, Rosebud

Multi-storey solution

The state government’s prediction that the Frankston area will need to build 30,000 new houses will only be achieved by multi-storey buildings.

Just building one or two storey town houses will mean that there needs to be a lot of land, which will mean that farmers in Frankston will have to sell their land, and this will mean that Melbourne will become even larger.

The 100 per cent increase in rates for farmers in the Frankston Council budget will force farmers to sell their properties and the state government may use compulsory acquisition to free land.

If farms are purchased for housing then to increase housing the new housing precinct should have high-rise unit development.

There is a joint two property sale in Cranbourne Road near the overpass which should have a multi-storey development built with shops at street level, instead of having single storey town houses.

Footnote: the electric sign saying council will prosecute smoking and vaping outside the Frankston station is being ignored to the extent that a teenager was smoking a yellow vape while sitting on the sign. Is Frankston Council enforcing illegal vaping and cigarette smoking at the bus hub? Russell Morse, Karingal

Potter ‘whitewash’

The whitewashing of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s original decision to hold the Harry Potter event in the Briar’s wildlife sanctuary is well underway (Coming soon: Potter’s pre-election preview, The News 4/6/24). Some councillors have taken every opportunity to congratulate themselves for bringing this event to the peninsula, giving the impression they think that that makes it OK. It doesn’t.

Last January at a public meeting, the mayor admitted there had been mistakes made in the decision-making process and that a review would be conducted.

We learn now that the review will be scoped by the architects of the original decision (CEO and the mayor), and they will also choose who is to conduct the review. It will also be expensive if the previous costs of shire consultants are anything to go by (the CEO’s performance and remuneration review in 2023 was $103,500).

The end result, potentially costing hundreds of thousands of dollars of our money, will be a headline that councillors can point to like: Some mistakes were made (but we can’t tell you what they were because of confidentiality concerns) but overall, the event was amazing, so let’s all be happy now.

There has never been any question about the

Students clean up after vandal attack

Students from Somerville Secondary College volunteered to repaint the fence of an elderly resident whose fence was the target of vandals who graffitied it after the resident had just repainted it, after a previous attack. Also volunteering was Chris Symons owner of Funky Farm, in Somerville. The owner thanks these volunteers. Alice Lydall, Somerville

quality and attractiveness of the global phenomenon that is Harry Potter. It could be held next to a sewerage treatment plant and be hugely successful.

I think the shire would be better served to forget about a sham review and just be honest. Tell us what really happened, why it was thought OK to risk a valuable public asset and disregard community sentiment (which was clearly identified in their own preliminary risk assessment) and why the shire sought to obfuscate and cover up from day one.

The money saved from consultant reviews could then be allocated to The Briars, which we were led to believe was the rationale for “selling” the sanctuary in the first place.

Hospital of care

Keith Old, Tyabb

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November last year. I attended Rosebud Hospital’s emergency department, and I cannot thank the staff there enough. From the nurses, radiologists and the amazing paramedics who transferred me to Frankston Hospital with lights and sirens, thank you.

I underwent two major surgeries and had a total of 11 organs removed.

However, undergoing chemotherapy has been the most challenging and difficult. But having the Rosebud cancer clinic just up the road made treatment so much more tolerable and easier. From the moment you walk in the door the staff make you feel at ease and for what has been the most traumatising part of my journey, the nurses there made sure I never felt alone. When you are scared, they hold your hand or make you laugh with a joke and, on top of the extraordinary work they do, every single staff member genuinely cares about you.

If it wasn’t for the Rosebud Hospital and its dedicated staff and all the nurses and staff at the Rosebud cancer clinic, who are all angels in my eyes, I know I wouldn’t be around today to write this thank you.

We are so lucky to have these two medical facilities and their staff down on our pointy end of the Ninch. I, like so many others, thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Alana

Chantry, Blairgowrie

Stop take-away

We attended the information meeting on 20 June at the Dromana Hall (Fast food franchise still a hot topic, The News 26/6/24). Really, a properly advertised meeting at an appropriate venue would have demonstrated a commitment to public consultation.

We have attended a similar meeting about plans for Pier Street, Dromana, which was properly promoted and very constructive.

You’d have to wonder about a complete absence of information on the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council website. A council staffed information facility was at Dromana Hub the day before, and no mention of the meeting was made there either.

This seems to be an extraordinary effort to squeeze a totally inappropriate business onto an unsuitable site against the community’s wishes. Emotively, the applicant was characterised as

a “family”. As we understand it, the “family” already owns many BP service stations. Traffic count figures were from two years ago, when all camping facilities on the peninsula were closed. Surely 2024 traffic count should have been presented?

Traffic and parking plans were totally confusing. Are vehicles to remain parked at the site while customers enjoy the company picnic facilities that are planned on beach front community land? Are there charges for the use of that land?

From our admittedly limited experience of these sites, we have never seen an “acoustic tunnel” for drive through customers. Surely this is an admission that the site, next to residential housing, is not suitable for the proposed use. Traffic and parking, already difficult in the area, particularly in holiday time, would descend into mayhem. We understand the council’s difficult position, but surely it’s time for it to stand up and fight for the interests of ratepayers, and not bow to the wishes of a developer.

Loris and Mike Wilton, Safety Beach

Debate nuclear power

Adult debate about nuclear powered electricity is required; the important issues are being overlooked. The overstated initial cost is not a burden, it is an investment, and if financed and owned by the government, as it should be, it will return all profits to the taxpayer. Victoria once had such a conglomerate in the State Electricity Commission, huge and very successful, the basis of massive Victorian industry, until an inept politician wrecked it by selling it all to private investors whose overriding interest is maximum profits.

Factor into the debate the need to replace, every 25-30 years, all solar panels, gigantic batteries (we need many more and lots bigger), and all windmills on land or salt water.

A nuclear power plant will last 80 years, some Americans are now talking 100 years, and nuclear technology is progressing rapidly, mitigating or eliminating many old problems.

Consider the future. Explore the fantasy of all motor vehicles becoming electric vehicles. The consumer electricity demand will at least double in order to charge these things, mostly overnight when there is zero solar power.

Consider the expanding population, now grossly so in the need for economic growth, there being little else. We will have millions of panels, windmills, batteries, all over the place, all needing replacement every 20-odd years, in lieu of a number of big nuclear power stations lasting 100 years, in maybe 10 locations.

Consider the economy. Should vast quantities of cheap, reliable electricity be available, manufacturing and other industries, and heavy industry, might once again be attracted, as they once were in Victoria. At present, with power sources on the brink as they are with a scattered mishmash of intermittent and seasonal renewable energy, we can have no substantial industry and consequent wealth.

Brian

A Mitchelson, Mornington

Mr Downward elected - an interesting contest

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

The poll for Mornington was declared at midday today by the Returning Officer, Mr. Jas. Grice.

The final figures were:

Downward (C.P.) .. 4865

Dowling (Lab.) .. 4195

Majority for Downward 670

The allocations of preferences began at midday, and took till 5.30 to complete.

The poll was declared at noon today, Mr. Jas. Grice, the returning officer, declaring Mr. Downward elected.

Messrs. Downward, Dowling, Hagelthorn, and Easton were present and returned thanks, a full report of the proceedings of which will appear in our next issue. ***

Frankston’s Gas Supply - Extensions

Proposed. £5000 Expenditure.

The Colonial Gas Association, owners of the Frankston Gas Works, propose to immediately expend in the vicinity of £5000 on main extensions and enlargement of the existing mains, which will have the effect of increasing the gas pressure in the district generally.

The first section to be undertaken will be the reticulation of Long Island, which the Association hopes to complete before the holiday season begins.

It is the Association’s desire to bring the gas supply of Frankston to as high a standard as possible at once.

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ON Sunday night as the 6.12 o’clock train from Mornington was moving out of the platform at Frankston, Guard Groves, in attempting to board it with the usual degree to sangfroid characteristic of the experienced rail-

way official, somewhere contrived to miss his footing, with the result that he slipped down on the permanent way. By reason of the fall he was rendered unconscious.

Dr. Hilliard Johnson, who attended Mr. Groves, found him to be suffering from slight concussion, also minor injuries to a shoulder and hip.

Mr. Ward, a popular member of the local railway station staff, successfully took the injured man’s place, and acted as guard en-route to Melbourne.

***

ON Friday last a deputation from the Frankston and Hastings Shire Council, consisting of Crs. H. E. Unthank (president), Longmuir, Alden, McLean, Wells, Oates, Bradbury, Gray, Brown, Miles, and the shire secretary, Mr. John E. Jones, waited upon the Country Roads Board and asked the Board, if, owing to the serious financial position of the council’s finances, they would agree to suspend payment of the council’s dues for five years to enable the council to get some of the local by-roads made and repaired?

The Shire President (Cr. Unthank) having put the case very clearly and having been briefly supported by some of the other members, the acting chairman of the Board, Mr. McCormick, said that while the council had their sympathy in the position it found itself, they had no power to do what had been suggested.

Mr. Fricke, the other member of the Board, asked where the idea had originated, as this was the first time such a suggestion had been made by any council in Victoria. He further said that there was a clause in the Act which allowed the Minister the discretion, after

a recommendation had been made by the Board, to suspend payments for a period in undeveloped country, but that certainly did not apply in the present case, and they could not therefore make any recommendation.

Cr. Unthank having thanked the Board the deputation withdrew.

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PERSONAL

We are sorry to have to report that Mr. A. H. Gregory, of “Malunnah,” Melbourne road, Frankston, is again far from well. It is hoped, however, that the genial old gentleman will soon be quite alright again.

It was very pleasing to witness the return to Frankston of Mr. T. K McComb, who returned last Saturday from Melbourne, where he has recently undergone a serious operation to his eyes. So far everything is going on well, and although somewhat weak from the effects, it is believed that the operation will prove a complete success, and that the sight will be quite restored.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Pike, of Peechalba, are at present on a visit to Frankston, and are staying at “Malunnah,” Melbourne road.

We are sorry to have to announce that Dr. C. Maxwell, of Frankston, is at present confined to his home with an attack of influenza. We wish him a speedy recovery.

***

THE stage scenes being prepared for the juvenile operetta, Sunrise Land, to be produced at the Frankston Palais on Friday, July 18, are of a stupendous and lavish description.

Positively nothing yet attempted on the Peninsula could compare with

this brilliant spectacle. A bevy of fan dances, butterflies, Japanese dolls, the charming Lotus Blossom and her maidens, the illustrious Prince, not forgetting Mr. and Mrs. Ogo Bogo, Japanese Ambassador, and Fightie Fightie, with his guard of honor, the musical minstrels, and the gloriously effective tableaux will make one huge spectacular and musical production of the highest merit. ***

THE forthcoming ball at the Palais on July 31, is already creating a great deal of interest in social circles. As a spectacular display alone the ball should be worth seeing, as it is rumored that some of the costumes worn at the recent Artists’ Ball in the city will be seen at the Palais.

Frankston ladies are busy preparing elaborate and novel costumes, and some of the fancy dress sets should be worth seeing. It is hoped that the gentlemen will not be left behind with fancy dress display. Considerable interest is being shown in the Queen of the Ball competition, and voting is proceeding briskly at the Frankston pictures. Ladies who are anxious to compete should send in their names at once to the Palais manager.

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ACCIDENT TO GROCER’S CART

The entrance to the right-of-way at the rear of the Young street business premises, has gained a reputation on account of its deplorable condition, and while tenders have been called for the improvement of the lane, in question, the inevitable was bound to happen in the way of some kind of accident before repairs were effected. This morning, the wheel of a

grocer’s cart, belonging to Mr. J. L. Pratt, while crossing the gutter at the entrance to the right-of-way, dropped into a hole, with the result that the axle was broken. Fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. ***

SOMERVILLE

Our special correspondent has received notice from Mrs. Bickart that she is giving an extra special evening for the “Queen of Football” on Saturday night next, July 5. It is going to be a great night’s enjoyment in every sense of the word, for young and old. Dancing for the young ones and crib and cards for the grown-ups.

There are good prizes for the w ***

Wedding Bells

SHARROCK — MACCLURE

A very pretty wedding took place on Saturday afternoon last at St. Chad’s Church of England, Chelsea, the contracting parties being Miss Gladys MacClure, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MacClure, of Point Nepean Road, Carrum, and Mr. Fred Sharrok, of St. Kilda.

The bride, who was given, away by her father, was becoming attired in cream silk figured morocain. She wore a beautiful veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and ferns.

The bridesmaids were Misses Eily and Ivy MacClure, sisters of the bride. They wore dainty frocks of pink morocain, and carried bouquets of pink asters, chrysanthemums and ferns. They wore hats to match.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 2 & 4 Jul 1924

IN THE specialists HANDS

Finally, relief from your hip pain

DOES this describe YOU?

• You get hip pain laying on your side in bed, and just can’t get to sleep.

• You place a pillow between your legs to help you get to sleep but laying on the painful side is still waking you.

• You find yourself standing on one leg with your other hip hanging lower, or you sitting with crossed legs causes the pain

• You are a runner worried your hip pain will get worse and stop you from exercising.

If so then read on.

The pain on the outside of the hip can be due to inflammation of the gluteal tendon, of Gluteus Medius and Minimus, where the gluteal muscles attach. It can also be where a bursa (a fat pad called the trochanteric bursa) can become inflamed. The hip pain may be associated with a stiff back.

Physiotherapist Brett Blanch-Hellyer, says that it is an injury affected by hip weakness and postural habits that place the tendons under stress. It requires a full analysis of the hip and lower limb, looking from the foot to the back biomechanics.

It can require massage, and specific strengthening exercises for the gluteal muscles as well as improving core stability to control pelvic movement.

In addition to the above solutions, there is a recent healing technology that is making a profound difference to outside of the hip pain sufferers.

Practice owner, Paul Rowson says “Shockwave Therapy is often useful, because the gluteal tendons are a connective tissue, not a muscle. It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to. It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area. Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon.”

Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, golfer’s and tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems,

and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.

Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. But for more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results.

“The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a success rate up to 90%” Brett says.

The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period

to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments. “It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation” Brett says, “like most physio hands-on treatments, with a little discomfort during the treatment.”

Paul says, “After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain. The best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It prevents a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and

Clinically proven* to

• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles

• Tennis & golfers elbow

• Patella tendinopathy

cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders. “

“It is important to know that Shockwave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes, without having to have further treatments.”

Shockwave is now available in Balnarring. Call the practice now and speak to one of our physios to see if Shockwave suits your condition. Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. Phone 03 5983 1021. www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring

• Frozen shoulder •

•

Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer

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Pythons strike against Tigers in big upset

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

PINES have pulled off one of the upsets of the season by beating ladder leaders Dromana.

Pines came into the game with just three wins to their name for the 2024 season. Dromana have fared much better - they had lost just once heading into the clash at Dromana Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Pines put on a defensive masterclass amid difficult weather conditions. They kept Dromana to just one goal in the first half.

Dromana hit back in the second half, and drew level in the dying stages of the game. Pines proved up for the challenge of holding off the premiership favourites, and managed to snatch back the lead.

Pines held on to win 5.9 (39) to 7.3 (45).

Johnathan Haidon, Shane Savage, Khyal Jacobson, Luke Dalmau, and Lachlan Marshall were Pines’ best. Marshall scored two vital goals.

Langwarrin also scored an upset win last weekend. They beat second-placed Mt Eliza 8.9 (57) to 4.10 (34) at Lloyd Park.

Sorrento bounced back from the previous week’s smashing by beating Red Hill on Saturday. Barely anything separated the sides all day long, but it was the Sharks who emerged victorious 8.12 (60) to 10.3 (63).

Frankston YCW and Rosebud each recorded five-goal wins away from home last weekend against Mornington and Frankston Bombers respectively.

MEN'S DIV TWO

CRIB Point’s successful 2024 season continued on Saturday when they hosted Seaford.

A three-goals-to-zero first term put the Magpies in the box seat. Seaford battled hard to claw their way back into contention, but Crib Point kept them at an arm's length.

Seaford scored the final three goals of the game, but it wasn’t enough to get them over the line. Crib Point held on to win 9.14 (68) to 9.5 (59).

Sean Parker, Lee Sheehan, Cooper Wisken, Eli Tyrrell, and Kane Tyrrell were named Crib Point’s best.

The win leaves Crib Point in fourth place with 36 points. Chelsea and Devon Meadows sit above them with 40 points each - Chelsea beat Tyabb by 47 points away from home last weekend and Devon Meadows smashed Karingal by 80.

Edithvale-Aspendale is a game clear in first place - they smashed Rye by 103 points to keep hold of first place on Saturday. Michael Meehan and Jack Turner booted four goals each, and Lewis Diggs and Zac Welker scored three.

Somerville and Pearcedale rounded out the weekend with comfortable wins over Bonbeach and Hastings respectively.

WOMEN'S DIV ONE

MORNINGTON Blue has handed Warragul Industrials their first defeat of the 2024 season.

A dominant second quarter saw Mornington Blue go into the halftime break ahead by 19 points. Warragul struck back in the third term, but Mornington put the game beyond doubt in the final quarter.

The Bulldogs bested Warragul 4.3 (27) to 6.7 (43). Jaime Davis, Tara Heath, Ashley Jans, Anna McGlade,

Hayley Monk, and Alex O’Kelly all hit the scoreboard for the victors. The win puts Mornington Blue on top of the ladder. Seaford picked up a comfortable win over Pearcedale on Saturday afternoon. A fast start saw the Tigers establish a big early lead, which they

held onto throughout the rest of the day.

Seaford beat Pearcedale 2.4 (16) to 9.8 (62).

Frankston thumped Mornington White at Kinetic Stadium under lights on Friday night. The Dolphins triumphed 7.17 (59) to 0.2 (2).

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Chelsea v Edithvale-AspendaleChelsea Recreation Reserve

Somerville v Devon MeadowsSomerville Football Club

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Rye v Karingal - RJ Rowley Reserve Pearcedale v Tyabb - Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

NO DIVISION

Homecoming for junior club

MT Eliza Junior Football Club has been given the green light to host home games again.

Last month the Frankston & District Junior Football League banned Mt Eliza JFC from hosting home games at Emil Madsen Reserve. It told the club that it was in violation of its constitution after the mass resignation of committee members earlier in the year.

On 19 June, Mt Eliza JFC held a special general meeting to appoint a new committee. The league then gave the club approval to resume hosting duties, and junior games

were held at Emil Madsen Reserve on the weekend of 29 June.

In a letter to club members sent last week, newly appointed Mt Eliza JFC president Mark McCudden said “since your new committee was elected last Wednesday night, our primary focus has been on fulfilling all the requirements set by the FDJFL for us to get junior footy back at Emil Madsen Reserve. With this goal at the forefront, many people have worked tirelessly to ensure that it’s been achieved and I’m sure I speak on behalf of all Redlegs players, families, supporters, spon-

sors and other key stakeholders in saying thank you.”

“While we are steadfast in our commitment to put in place the processes and procedures to ensure this disruption is never again repeated, the resilience shown by all in the Redlegs community sees us well placed to tackle the remainder of the season and beyond with strength, unity and confidence. I look forward to seeing everyone at Emil Madsen Reserve this weekend,” McCudden said.

Stonecats pounce: The Bulldogs were left licking their wounds after going down to Frankston YCW by 31 points.

Picture: Craig Barrett

MORNINGTON NEWS scoreboard

’Buds sign Jerez from Doveton

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

ROSEBUD has bolstered its championship credentials by signing experienced midfielder Andy Jerez.

The 34-year-old’s football CV includes stints at Melbourne Victory, Knox City, Mornington, Dandenong City and Berwick City and he was lured to Olympic Park from VPL2 outfit Doveton.

His friendship with first team mainstay Doug Cunnison and the planning and ambition of head coach Stuart Johnson played important roles in Jerez’s decision to drop down five divisions to State 5 South.

And Jerez hit the ground running with a man-of-the-match display on debut in Rosebud’s 4-0 derby success over Mount Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday.

The visitors started with experienced strikers Mark Pagliarulo and Dave Greening up front and Greening hit the mark in the 20th minute.

When Ben Symonds was felled just outside the area in the 33rd minute Jerez stepped up and sent his free-kick into the top corner.

From that point the ’Buds controlled much of the game in one of their better performances of the season.

Two minutes into the second half Stef Papaluca’s precise pass picked out Jerez who skipped past two defenders then beat advancing Mount Eliza keeper Luke Armao to make it 3-0.

Then a neat Greening finish in the 92nd minute capped an impressive Rosebud display and head coach Stuart Johnston was delighted with his midweek signing.

“Our conversations have been going on for weeks and when the opportunity comes around to sign a player of that quality you don’t want it to pass you by,” Johnston said.

“It was important to get him to training and see his quality and how he could help our leadership group.

“We’ve lost Barney Johnson for another three to four weeks with a ligament issue and Billy Painting will be in Europe for over a month so I felt we needed a little extra cover and the timing is perfect for us.

“We still have so many young players in our senior squad and in my experience they learn so much from experienced players, especially on game day.”

And Jerez was upbeat about the move and his contribution to Saturday’s win.

“Rosebud is a really good club with a lot of good people,” he said.

“My friendship with Dougie (Cunnison) played a big part as well in coming here.

“Dropping down the leagues didn’t bother me because I wanted to enjoy my football again and after this game I know I’ve made the right decision.”

In other State 5 fixtures last weekend

Seaford United earned the points in a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Mount Martha while Aspendale downed Barton United 4-2 at Aspendale Gardens Sports Ground.

It took until the 67th minute for Seaford striker Naseer Mohammad to break the deadlock when he got free at the back post for a tap-in.

That lead was doubled three minutes later when man-of-the-match Logan Johnston surged forward from right back and into the box to slot the ball past Mount Martha keeper Derren Elliott.

The visitors hit back through substitute Marcus Poda when he pounced on a poor clearance and it was 2-1 and game on.

The decisive moment in this derby came in the 80th minute when Johnston

was ruled to have been brought down inside the area, a decision hotly contested by Mount Martha.

Cory Osorio took the resultant spot kick and settled the matter.

Seaford went into this clash without Backy Barakzoi (suspended), Wisey Barakzoi (injured) and Josh Vega (work commitments) while Michael Nobbs has signed for VPL2 outfit Beaumaris.

A James Macnab hat-trick underpinned Aspendale’s 4-2 home win over Barton.

He opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a shot into the bottom corner after an assist from Luca Bozzo.

Koray Yildirim made it 2-0 in the 51st minute after receiving the ball from Matthew Bruce and skipping clear of the last defender before rounding Barton keeper Suliman Fazel.

Barton’s Reza Hussaini had been booked in the first half and subbed at half-time but in the 71st minute was shown a second yellow while on the bench and sent off.

Macnab nabbed his second in the 78th minute before Barton’s Mostafa Ahmadi pounced on a defensive error to make it 3-1 in the 83rd minute but three minutes later Macnab completed his hat-trick to make the outcome assured.

Ahmadi converted an injury-time penalty to complete the scoreline.

In VPL1 Langwarrin hosted Brunswick City in a nine-goal thriller on Saturday running out a 6-3 winner.

Striker Archie Macphee rocketed up the league scoring charts with a fourgoal haul and now is a serious contender for Golden Boot honours.

Macphee’s afternoon started in stunning fashion after just 10 minutes.

James Kelly intercepted the ball in midfield and Macphee took possession turning quickly and sending a long high shot on his trademark left peg sailing over the head of Brunswick keeper Nicholas Mooney and into the unguarded goal.

Nine minutes later Lisandro Paz nipped in behind Langy defender Luke

Adams and finished expertly to make it 1-1.

Cal Goulding restored Langy’s lead in the 28th minute with a low first-time drive after the ball had pinballed about the Brunswick box.

But Brunswick wouldn’t be denied and two minutes from the interval Austin Wong’s shot from outside the area squeezed underneath diving Langy keeper Griffin Bambach to make it 2-2.

Three minutes into the second half a brilliant Macphee volley on the turn was parried by Mooney and a soft penalty was given after Dante Avian chased the rebound.

Macphee sent Mooney the wrong way from the spot.

But this seesawing contest had a few more twists and turns and Langy was caught on the break in the 60th minute as lightning-quick Dylan Allshom slammed home a left-foot strike from the edge of the area to make it 3-3.

Macphee’s hat-trick came in the 69th minute from a poor defensive header inside the box that he chested down then volleyed low past Mooney.

One of the goals of the game came in the 72nd minute when Ryo Takahashi unleashed a 25-metre screamer that soared into the top corner to give Langy a two-goal cushion.

Macphee’s fourth goal in the 89th minute completed the scoreline and a remarkable scoring performance.

In State 1 news a late Rhys Craigie goal couldn’t stop Mornington losing 2-1 to visitors Eltham Redbacks on Saturday.

Last week it was wrongly reported that Nick Waite was the new Mornington president when in fact Nick Townsend has been appointed to the leading role.

Unfortunately the error was not picked up in the nick of time.

Sorry, moving right along …

In State 2 news promotion-chasing Peninsula Strikers and relegationthreatened Skye United both lost last weekend.

Strikers lost 3-2 away to Knox City with the visitors’ goals coming from Campbell Steedman and Riley Anderton while Skye went down 3-1 at home against Mooroolbark.

Saturday’s Skye v Mooroolbark clash was the local club’s Chris Attard memorial round honouring the late club administrator who lost his battle with multiple myeloma in 2016.

The Attard Memorial Day Winner in the senior game was Steve Hadjikakou while the reserves winner was Dale Atkins.

In State 3 news Frankston Pines drew 1-1 away to Dandenong South.

The local club’s women’s program is in disarray after the side withdrew from State 3 South last week.

Pines’ women’s team had been badly beaten throughout the season and had not won a game.

It no longer appears in Football Victoria’s online fixtures and results section with previous results being declared as byes and the club’s name removed from the league ladder.

In State 4 news Baxter earned an away point with a 3-3 draw with Springvale City on Friday night.

Fijian international Anish Khem hit back from the previous week’s disappointing loss with his hat-trick earning him man-of-the-match honours.

“All round it was a fantastic performance in fact I’d say it was our best display of the season,” Baxter gaffer Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor said.

Chelsea hitman James Stinson was back among the goals last weekend with a hat-trick in his side’s 4-1 away win over Lyndale United.

Stinson opened the scoring in the 16th minute following a Daniel Vella cross but four minutes later Lucas Whiteside equalised with a bullet header from a corner.

A Daniel Lewis header in the 36th minute gave the visitors a 2-1 half-time lead and in the second half Stinson converted a penalty at the second attempt and later finished from a one-on-one

with Lyndale keeper Michael Napolitano to secure a comfortable win.

Chelsea’s home game against Endeavour United this weekend will be for the Melino Cup played exclusively between these clubs.

Meanwhile Somerville Eagles have Tom Simmons to thank for Saturday’s 1-0 derby win over Mentone at Mentone Playing Fields.

Simmons was on the end of a pinpoint ball from Alessio Izzo in the second half which he controlled superbly at the back post before sending his shot into the top corner for the winner.

NEXT WEEK’S GAME

Thursday 4 July, 8.30pm: Skye Utd v North Caulfield, Skye Recreation Reserve

Friday 5 July, 7.30pm: Langwarrin v Kingston City, Lawton Park

Friday 5 July, 8.30pm: Frankston Pines v Rowville Eagles, Monterey Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 3pm: South Springvale v Mornington, Warner Reserve

Peninsula Strikers v Mooroolbark, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Endeavour Utd, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Baxter v Monash University, Baxter Park

Somerville Eagles v Lyndale Utd, Westernport Secondary College

Seaford Utd v Mount Eliza, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 6pm: Rosebud v Aspendale, Olympic Park

Casey Panthers v Mount Martha, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 6 July, 7pm: Sandown Lions v Mentone, Ross Reserve

Buddies: Andy Jerez (left) in action for Doveton and Rosebud defender Dougie Cunnison who was instrumental in Jerez’s move. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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