Mornington News 4th July 2023

Shire hires ‘satisfaction’ survey team

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has hired a Melbourne based social research company to conduct a “satisfaction survey” of residents.

The shire says 400 interviews will be conducted with a “representative sample of residents”.

The survey has been designed to assess the shire’s performance and identify services that need improving.

The shire’s decision to commission the survey follows two consecutive years of poor results from community satisfaction surveys of municipalities made on behalf of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (“Shire again misses survey satisfaction” The News 21/6/23).

Results from the 2022 survey saw the shire rated at an “all-time low” followed this year as registering an overall performance score of 50, three less than in the previous survey.

In announcing the shire’s own survey to be conducted from 8 to 31 July, the mayor Cr Steve Holland said the shire was “always looking for ways to improve our services, and your feedback gives us valuable information about what matters to our residents”.

Hat perch suits seagull’s taste for chips

THERE are many good reasons for wearing a widebrimmed straw hat but, from a seagull’s point of view, one of the best is the chance they provide to share in a feed. Using Norman Lumley’s hat as a perch, this seagull decided the fish and chips bought at the Schnapper Point, Mornington kiosk showed plenty of promise. Lumley, 91, was eating with partner Annie Wardley after

taking one of their “almost daily” walks along the pier.

“He didn’t feel the seagull land on his hat, so I just said, ‘hold still’, and used my mobile’s camera to take the shot,” Wardley said.

The gull’s softly, softly approach paid off as when the couple scattered the remains of their snack it was able to join other aerial opportunists in cleaning up the ground.

The shire says the phone and doorto-door survey will take about 15 minutes and be undertaken by representatives of Metropolis Research wearing uniforms and carrying identity cards. They will not ask to enter homes or want personal details — name, ABN or tax details, home address, phone number, email address, credit card or Eftpos card number or banking details — of residents agreeing to answer the

survey’s questions.

The shire has not released details of the cost of the survey, questions that will be asked or how the “representative sample of residents” will be chosen.

It says, “only the overall survey results are shared with the shire”.

The announcement of the survey was made during a week where the shire was being criticised through various social media outlets on several subjects, including clearing fruit trees growing outside a Mount Eliza cafe; a large overhead neon sign at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Main Street, Mornington; the revamping and reduction in parking spaces at several foreshore car parks; and the trial of paid parking at Schnapper Point, Mornington, Sunnyside Beach, Mount Eliza and near Flinders pier. Metropolis Research, the firm hired by council to conduct its survey, says it has “extensive experience helping government and public sector organisations to understand their communities and helping them to improve client satisfaction with the services they provide”.

“We have an outstanding record of designing and managing public sector research projects as well as assisting organisations to use the results of research to improve performance and satisfaction. “Our projects range from small issue-specific initiatives through to larger regional and Melbourne-wide initiatives.”

For inquiries about the survey call the shire’s customer services division on 1300 850 600.

Picture: Annie Wardley

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Australians lead in gambling losses

DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy has described Australians are “the biggest losers in the world” when it comes to gambling.

Murphy’s comment was made after the tabling in federal parliament of a report into online gambling and its harmful effects.

“We have a culture where sport and gambling are intrinsically linked. These behaviours are causing increasingly widespread and serious harm to individuals, families, and communities,” Murphy, who chaired the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs, said.

The committee’s report makes 31 recommendations to reduce harm to Australians caused by online gambling. The recommendations include the federal government developing and implementing a national strategy on online gambling harm reduction, supported by national regulation; an online gambling ombudsman; a harm reduction levy on online wagering service providers (WSPs); a public education campaign; more independent research; and improved data collection.

“Gambling advertising and simulated gambling through video games, is grooming children and young people to gamble and encourages riskier behaviour,” Murphy said.

“The torrent of advertising is inescapable. It is manipulating an impressionable and vulnerable audience to gamble online.”

Murphy said the committee recommended implementing a phased, comprehensive ban on online gambling advertising within three years.

The lead-in time would give major sports and broadcasters “time to find alternative advertisers and sponsors, while preventing another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm”.

“The committee has also recommended stronger consumer protections for licenced online gambling, including a requirement for WSPs to verify their customer’s identity before accepting bets from them, a ban on inducements and a legislated duty of care.

“We have also called for a crackdown on illegal gambling websites.”

Murphy said appropriately targeted support services had been overwhelmed.

“We have recommended a range of measures to improve the availability and adequacy of the support and treatment available to those experiencing gambling harm, and to reduce stigma which is currently preventing many from seeking help.”

She said the committee supported the government’s proposed changes to the classification system to reduce the risk of harm from social casinos and loot box features in interactive games.

“We have recommended the classification scheme be consistently applied across online app stores, that a simulated gambling warning label be developed, that minimum consumer protections be applied to games and better education for young people, parents, caregivers and teachers about simulated gambling.”

If anyone needs support they can call the Gambling Help on 1800 858 858, Lifeline 131 114 or Beyondblue, 1300 224 636.

Kangaroo kill comments close next week

READERS have until 11 July to comment on plans for ongoing kangaroo “harvesting” by the state government.

The so-called Kangaroo Harvesting Program review is being conducted by the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.

The program has been strongly criticised by Mornington Peninsula conservationists and Wildlife Victoria (“Fears that kangaroo kill will be increased” The News 27/7/23).

Jo Hansen of Save Our Kangaroos of the Mornington Peninsula said the region should not be in the “harvesting” program as a citizen science count conducted in 2021 reckoned the peninsula only had 3000 eastern grey kangaroos, “a population that had been isolated for more than 40 years”.

Hansen said the state government’s approach to protecting wildlife while killing kangaroos was hypocritical and unsustainable as hundreds of kangaroos had been trapped on a private property at Cape Schanck for about 18 months, with DEECA refusing to allow wildlife experts and vets to herd them out due to “welfare” concerns. Commenters have to sign up on the government’s community consultation website Engage Victoria before submitting comments. This requires an email address and a created password.

Go to: engage.vic.gov.au/kangaroo-harvesting-management-review

DUNKLEY MP Peta Murphy headed a parliamentary committee that is spearheasding reform on online gambling. Picture: Supplied

Preserve reserves for sure - report

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

IT may be a narrow section of remnant bushland with many open spaces squeezed between a busy highway and the sea, but the Capel Sound foreshore reserve is home to a wide variety of birds, reptiles and animals.

Among the 83 species identified in a year long study of the foreshore reserves, are four introduced animals and four introduced birds.

The fauna survey conducted for Capel Sound Foreshores management committee by Mal’s Ecological and Environmental Services has found the four kilometres of reserves are worthy of being recognised as having state and regional significance.

The survey listed three species of fish, four amphibians, nine reptiles (one tortoise, seven lizards and one snake), 53 birds (including four introduced species) and 14 mammals (including four introduced).

The management committee wants the community to “know what's on their doorstep, how unique our environment is, and why it's worth protecting”, foreshore manager Travis Graham said.

He said the fauna survey shows the Capel Sound foreshore reserves should be recognised as having state or regional significance due to:

n The high biodiversity site rating of the environmental reserve;

n The presence of threatened state and regional listed flora and fauna species;

n The presence of ecological veg-

etation classes (EVCs) classified as endangered, threatened or depleted within the Gippsland Plain bioregion; and

n The environmental reserve being an important part of the Port Phillip biolink and Tootgarook Wetlands via the Chinaman's Creek biolink.

Graham said one of the four identified EVCs was listed as “endangered” (coastal dune grassland), as “vulnerable” (coast Banksia woodland) and another as “depleted” (coastal alkaline scrub).

“An improved integrated weed

management approach is required to prevent further infestation of environmental weeds which are altering habitat values and stifling natural regeneration of the environmental reserve,” he said.

It was also necessary to continue controlling foxes, cats, turtledoves, mynas, starlings and rodents as well as installing more “species specific” breeding boxes.

Nesting areas along the foreshore could be cordoned off during specified times, human disturbance minimised and fallen debris from trees utilised.

Graham said non-indigenous

Foreshore committees

NOMINATIONS are now open to volunteers to join the management committees of Dromana Foreshore Reserve and Cannons Creek Foreshore Reserve.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said the committees were made up of people with “an interest in preserving and protecting our stunning coastal foreshores”.

Committee members are appointed for three-year terms and are responsible for the day-today management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve.

canopy trees should be removed and room provided to store chemicals and equipment to control weeds.

The report should be followed by an ongoing environmental monitoring program to record changes in “species diversity and abundance in response to variable seasonal conditions, particularly for endangered and threatened species”.

Signs could also provide general educational “with a view to increase local engagement and awareness of relevant considerations for the management of the environmental reserve as well as public use of the land”.

The committee is seeking people with skills in environmental management; Aboriginal and cultural heritage; business and asset management; human resources management; community liaison, education and/or training; committee procedures and administration; legal affairs; and financial management/accounting.

For details and nomination forms call DEECA on 136 186 or visit deeca.vic.gov.au/boardsand-governance/committees-ofmanagement. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 12 July.

Scones this week

THE regular Scones on Hastings will be held from 10am to 11.30am on Friday 7 July at the Hastings Bowls Club on Marine Parade, Hastings. All welcome.

PARTS of the Capel Sound foreshore may need to be cordoned off at designated times of the year to allow animals and birds to breed. Picture: Malcolm Legg

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NAIDOC Week art, stories and walk

WORKS by 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers are featured in the Layers of Blak exhibition at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Mornington until 3 September.

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Have your say on the Open Air Burning Local Laws

The draft Open Air Burning Local Laws are now available for our community to review.

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A news release from Mornington Peninsula Shire says the works are the result of their creators having “wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery”.

The exhibition, an outcome of the Blak Design program and being run in conjunction with NAIDOC Week, is presented by the Melbourne-based Koorie Heritage Trust to “foster First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector and provide a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices”.

Artists with works in the Layers of Blak exhibition are Thelma Austin (Gunditjmara), Mandi Barton (Yorta Yorta/Barapa Barapa/Wemba Wemba), Lorraine Brigdale (Yorta Yorta), Nikki Browne (Bidjara), Deanne Gilson (Wadawurrung), Tammy Gilson (Wadawurrung), Elijah Money (Wiradjuri), Yasmin Silveira (Palawa), Sammy Trist (Taungurung), Dominic White (Palawa) and Tracy Wise (Barkindji Ngiyampaa Maligundidj).

Mornington Peninsula-based artist Dominic White, a Palawa man, is a descendant of the Trawoolaway of Lutruwita (Tasmania), through his birth mother’s family.

Adopted into a peninsula family,

White's art has for more than 20 years been following a process of reclamation of his heritage.

Trained as a printmaker at Monash University and the Australian National University, his work includes printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics and jewellery.

Printed works made from White’s fingerprints with foam patterns from Gunnamatta reference Bass Strait which connects Boon Wurrung/ Bunurong land with the Trawoolaway.

Patterns of colonial philosophy are branded onto wooden and clay surfaces of coolamons and overlie prints depicting the old growth plants of Red Hill's Endeavour Fern Gully.

Wall works juxtapose natural objects with forged steel, natural forms and bronze cast objects and kelp jewellery contrasts with overlapped chains, feathered wire, and forged metal.

Other NAIDOC Week activities include:

Story time at Mornington Library recommended for ages 3-8 , 11am Tuesday 4 July, Free, bookings essential.

Art making workshop with Sammy Trist using natural Indigenous materials ochre and gum leaves “to explore your own connection to nature and show you how to create your own meaningful token of Country”. MPRG, 11am Thursday 6 July, $15.

Guided walk through the wildlife sanctuary and Yidaki-led meditation with Living Culture at The Briars, Mount Martha, Sunday 9 July. Cost: $46.50 adult, $36.50 concession/child. Indigenous art from the Civic Collection, Mornington Library, until Monday 31 July. Free.

For more details about NAIDOC week go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/naidoc

Share your feedback from 5 July – 2 August. mornpen.vic.gov.au/locallawreview

Two Yes Voice events at Flinders

A PRO-Voice to Parliament event later this month at Flinders Hotel sold out in four days so organisers have added a second session.

Voice to Parliament: A Discussion will be held from 11am-1pm Sunday 30 July after the sellout session on the Saturday.

Speakers at both sessions will be Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO, Rachel Perkins and Tony Nutt AO.

They will speak for about one hour all-up before taking questions from the audience for about 30 minutes.

Co-organisers are peninsula-based arts producer Sally Baillieu and Julie Kantor, founding

director of Annamila First Nations Foundation, set up to foster “a more socially just Australia, especially in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people”.

Event moderator will be Corrie Perkin, journalist, writer and director of Sorrento Writers Festival.

Baillieu said attendees would hear “why the Voice is needed and how it potentially will function as well as about misinformation being spread”.

Langton is an anthropologist, geographer and academic as well as academic administrator at the University of Melbourne.

Perkins is a film director and co-chair of Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition (AICR), the lead organising and fundraising vehicle of the Yes vote.

Tony Nutt was chief of staff to former prime minister John Howard and a long-time federal director of the Liberal Party. He is on the AICR board and is a director of Telstra.

Nutt said he had long been a supporter of Indigenous constitutional recognition and backed the proposed Constitution preamble at the 1999 referendum.

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Professor Dr Marcia Langton AO

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Tony Nutt AO

Afternoon tea helps cancer patients

CANCER patients on the Mornington Peninsula will benefit from enhanced support services at The Bays Hospital in Mornington, after breast cancer survivor Barbara Clough raised $7500 through a fundraising event at Lifestyle Bittern retirement village.

Clough donated the money to The Bays specialist breast care and prostate cancer nurses to support patients who are living with breast and prostate cancer or who may receive a cancer diagnosis in the future.

Lifesavers ready to save on emissions

POINT Leo Surf Life Saving Club is one of two clubs chosen to follow a pilot program to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

Point Leo and North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club are the first clubs in Australia to follow the new emission reduction program, Zero Positive. The program is predicted to save costs for clubs and offer “tangible solutions to monitor and reduce carbon emissions” and ultimately lead to all Surf Life Saving Australia clubs achieve net-zero emissions.

Financed by the Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund, the program will allow the not-for-profit clubs to use energy

cost savings “towards their mission of saving lives across the country”.

The energy and fuel use of the Point Leo and North Bondi clubs will be assessed through digital metering, internal surveys, education, analysis and reporting.

An education program in carbon literacy will be rolled out for staff, volunteers and stakeholders to assist the club in reducing, certifying and offsetting its carbon emissions.

Surf Life Saving Australia president

John Baker ESM says the drive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint was led by the passion of its 190,000 club members around the country.

A further seven clubs across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland will be added to the program this year.

This is the third initiative paid for by the Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund.

“The Surf Life Saving Innovation Fund offers our valued community members the opportunity to contribute to the movement via innovative ideas to solve real problems,” Baker said.

“The fund gives our donors specific projects where they can direct their donations, giving a clear picture of the difference their support is making.”

Details about the fund are at: slsinnovation.com.au To find out more about Zero Positive: zeropositive.org/

“I thought it would benefit our local area because we're going to have a lot of people needing that service,” she said.

The money has been used to buy a scalp cooling cap, which reduces hair loss during chemotherapy, as well as prostate cancer rehabilitation devices.

Having survived breast cancer 36 years ago and sadly lost family members to it, Clough estimates she has raised more than $100,000 during her many years fundraising to support breast cancer patients.

She said she was inspired to give back to The Bays after being treated for bowel cancer during COVID-19 lockdowns. She was “looked after beautifully” and had a good experience despite not being able to have visitors at the hospital.

Clough said businesses in Hast-

ings and Bittern supported the afternoon tea she held to raise money for The Bays cancer support services.

With 129 attendees the afternoon tea raised $3747, which was then matched by Lifestyle Bittern.

The Bays is building a comprehensive cancer care centre to expand its cancer services and enable patients to undergo radiation therapy on the peninsula.

“The new cancer care centre will include radiation therapy, research facilities for clinical trials, procedure rooms, consulting suites, a wellness and education centre and a tranquil garden,” said The Bays CEO Jade Phelan said.

“From a patient’s initial diagnosis, they will be able to take advantage of The Bays Hospital for all of their treatment and care, including important support services and wellness programs. Having treatment locally available will mean family and friends will not need to travel significant distances to support patients during their treatment,” said Ms Phelan.

Community help is still required to complete this important project. As an independent, not-for-profit charity, The Bays Hospital welcomes all donations.

If you’d like to donate to or fundraise for The Bays, visit thebays. com.au/donate or email fundraising@thebays.com.au

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Post-budget briefing over lunch

SPARE seats were in short supply for lunch on Thursday 29 June in Somerville as the Committee for Mornington Peninsula hosted a Victorian budget briefing with Treasurer Tim Pallas.

Committee CEO Josh Sinclair said he and Pallas had discussed the need to keep funding allocated for infrastructure projects within the peninsula region.

“We also talked about how we can better advocate within a metropolitan Melbourne designation and the importance of government investing in road, public transport and infrastructure upgrades - particularly on the Western Port side of the peninsula,” Sinclair said.

Committee members asked Pallas about payroll tax concessions and comparisons to other areas of Victoria; “inclusive” workforces; business taxes; finance for infrastructure projects on the peninsula; and higher education training opportunities for young workers.

Committee members at the lunch with Pallas included Peninsula Hot Springs, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors, BlueScope Western Port, Hart Marine, Gazzola Farms and Macpherson Kelley.

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Sinclair said the committee would like to make the post-budget briefing an annual event with the treasurer.

Celebrating NAIDOC week

There are many opportunities to celebrate First Nations people this NAIDOC week:

Story time

Join us at the library for a NAIDOC

Week Storytime to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture during NAIDOC week.

Recommended for ages 3-8.

4 July, 11am at Mornington Library. FREE, bookings essential.

Art making workshop with Sammy Trist

Working with natural Indigenous materials ochre and gum leaves, Sammy will help you explore your own connection to nature and show you how to create your own meaningful token of Country.

6 July, 11am at MPRG. Cost: $15

Art exhibition

Visit the Mornington Library to see an exhibition of Indigenous art curated from the Civic Collection.

FREE, 3 – 31 July

Booking: mornpen.vic.gov.au/naidoc

Layers of Blak

Bringing beauty to an ugly and brutal history, 11 Victorian First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers, have wrestled with colonial history to present their stories, layered with meaning – of healing, resilience, collaboration and empowerment. This is powerful storytelling through exquisite contemporary jewellery. Presented by Koori Heritage Trust.

Now showing at MPRG until 3 September, FREE

Guided walk and meditation

Join a guided walk of the Wildlife Sanctuary and Yidaki-led meditation with Living Culture Ltd.

The Briars, 9 July.

Cost: $46.50 adult, $36.50 concession/child

Notice of Intention to Make Local Law

PROPOSED

Notice

COMMUNITY AMENITY (AMENDMENT)

LOCAL LAW 2023

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 73 of the Local Government Act 2020 that at its meeting on 30 May 2023, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council resolved to release the draft Community Amenity (Amendment) Local Law 2023 for public submissions.

Proposed Community Amenity (Amendment) Local Law 2023

The objectives and intended effect of the Local Law is to amend Part 4 – Open Air Burning of the Community Amenity Local Law 2022 to manage fuel loads to minimise bushfire risk and to protect the amenity of the Shire by controlling the use of open air burning; allowing burning for the purpose of fuel reduction for fire prevention purposes; minimising nuisance and hazards caused by smoke; and encouraging recycling, use of green waste services and other alternatives to the management of fuel loads and bushfire risk.

Copies

Copies of the proposed local law may be obtained from Council offices at 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud or 2 Queen Street, Mornington or 21 Marine Parade, Hastings, during office hours or telephone 1300 850 600. The proposed local law can also be accessed on Council’s website – mornpen.vic.gov.au/locallawreview

Submissions

Any person who wishes to make a submission in relation to the proposed local law must lodge the submission in writing addressed to Community Safety and Compliance Team, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Private Bag 1000, Rosebud, Victoria, 3939, or online via Council’s website mornpen.vic.gov.au/locallawreview , or via email to: locallawreview@mornpen.vic.gov.au Submissions will be received from 5 July to 2 August 2023. Please note, that unless a submitter advises the Shire to the contrary, the submission may be made available to the public.

Council, in accordance with Section 73 of the Local Government Act 2020, will consider all written submissions received within the prescribed time.

Money talk: Committee for Mornington Peninsula CEO Josh Sinclair with the Treasurer Tim Pallas and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio. Picture: Supplied

OAM for hospital leader’s work

A PENINSULA Health stalwart has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her work in the mental health field.

Pauline D’Astoli, above, a former community advisory chair at Peninsula Health, said it was an honour to be recognised for her efforts and a “privilege to serve the community”.

“The Peninsula Health family is so committed to the care of our community in times of need, it enriches our lives when we serve and serve with love,” she said.

Peninsula Health chief executive Felicity Topp said D’Astoli deserved to be commended, as her “actions and influence over the years have resulted in numerous improvements”.

“Pauline has been an extraordinary, longstanding consumer advisor at Peninsula Health, volunteering her time to advocate for consumers,” she said. “Her leadership of the community advisory committee and her ability to listen, engage and enact has resulted in organisational improvements towards a more person centred approach.”

Composer praises male choir’s first night

One night stand: Peninsula Chamber Musicians’ orchestra and 25-voice male choir with mezzo-soprano Katrina Waters and conductor Tom Pugh at Padua College’s performing arts centre.

Picture: Amanda StuartInset

Dog in tune: (Inset) Choir member Philip Taylor brought aspiring seeing eye dog Edge, a Labrador puppy, to all choir rehearsals. Members of the concert audience donated gold coins to support Seeing Eye Dogs Australia.

Picture: Katrina Waters

A MALE choir formed five weeks before its first and only performance on the Mornington Peninsula has been praised by award-winning Australian composer Katy Abbott.

Peninsula Chamber Musicians’ 40-piece orchestra and the 25-voice choir performed Abbott’s Stars That Split The Night at a concert in Mornington on Sunday 18 June.

The composer, a senior lecturer in composition at Melbourne Conservatorium of Music whose works are performed by Australian, American and Canadian symphony orchestras and ensembles, said “the choir sang from their hearts in full voice. It was very moving and wonderful”.

Stars was reorchestrated especially for the PCM concert by Joe Twist, music supervisor of popular animated TV series Bluey.

The Rhapsodies concert was the first large public event at Padua College’s St Clare Performing Arts Centre in Mornington. It was held in the doublevolume theatre before an audience of almost 250 people.

The male choir backed mezzosoprano Katrina Waters in two other items – Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody Op 53, and rock band Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.

The first two items were Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie (with clarinet soloist Paul Jenkins, Padua’s director of music) and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue (with piano soloist Benjamin Martin).

Rhapsodies was supported by a Mornington Peninsula Shire Council performing arts fund grant.

The fund is supporting 11 other projects this year including innova-

tive theatre, live music, music videos, band recordings, filmmaking and dance performances for audiences of all kinds, young, middle-aged and mature.

PCM president Katrina Waters said the grants reflected “the council’s visionary support of a community intensely engaged with the creative arts – the fourth highest participation rate in arts and culture in Victoria”.

Audience member Margaret Brown, founder and conductor of Mount Eliza-based Bel Canto Choir, who was not involved with the PCM concert, said the “varied program showcased fine musicianship, each item enhanced by a fine selection of soloists”. The male choir was “well-prepared”. “I thoroughly enjoyed the concert.”

Choir member David Keystone, a teacher at Balnarring Primary School,

said he had enjoyed working with the chamber musicians. “I have rediscovered my voice. It was an amazing experience being guided by conductor Tom Pugh [director of music at Flinders Christian Community College] and choir facilitators Jenny Stevenson, Thaddeus Huang and Tim Mallis.” Fellow chorister Silvio Vitale, former long-time principal of Mornington Primary School, who is lead singer in the rock band Headmasters Apprentices, said being in the choir was a “fabulous experience”. “I’m used to belting it out with the band, but having to sing precisely was very rewarding and uplifting,” he said. PCM has concerts in September and November at Flinders, Rosebud and Mornington. Details: peninsulachambermusicians.com.au

ARCHIBALD PRIZE TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT MORNINGTON PENINSULA REGIONAL GALLERY

TICKETS are available now for the highly anticipated 2023 Archibald Prize at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, the exclusive Victorian destination for the popular event.

Opening 15 September, MPRG will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious prize with a display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room Prize 2023 winning work of Cal Wilson by Andrea Huelin.

As the first stop on the Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour, visitors to the exhibition can see portraits of public figures and cultural identities from all walks of life, reflecting the stories of our times.

As part of the Archibald Prize celebrations, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is curating a program of events including artist talks, tours, workshops, and stacks of familyfriendly activities for the school holidays.

An icon of the peninsula culinary scene will be serving up locally roasted coffee, nutritious seasonal tucker and boutique wine and beer. Friday nights, the exhibition will be open late until 9pm. Unwind at HABITAT Bar, with live music from local artists and an extensive menu of drinks from renowned Mornington Peninsula purveyors such as TWOBAYS Brewery, Jetty Road, JimmyRum, Bass & Flinders Distillery, Rhino Tiger Bear Winery and Rahona Winery. Dine from food pop-ups and enjoy cheese boards courtesy of The Vegan Dairy and Boatshed Cheese.

Mayor Councillor Steve Holland said, ‘We are excited to be hosting Australia’s number one art exhibition again. It will not only benefit

MPRG, but also the wider Mornington Peninsula community, including retailers, hospitality and accommodation businesses.’

Danny Lacy, Director, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery said: ‘It’s an honour to have the Archibald Prize return to grace our walls for the first time in ten years. This event is as popular as ever and we encourage art fans and cultural adventurers to book their tickets in advance so they can plan their Mornington Peninsula experience.’

This exclusive exhibition will bring tens of thousands of visitors to the iconic Mornington Peninsula destination to enjoy the works on display and the immersive program of events and art experiences.

Established in 1921, Archibald Prize is now more than a century old and is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The Archibald Prize 2023 will be on display at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington from 15 September to 5 November 2023.

Timed entry, flexible entry and open late tickets available now. To book your spot to experience Australia’s most prestigious art prize visit mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Photo caption: Installation view of the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition featuring (leftright) Laura Jones Claudia (the GOAT), James Powditch Sam I Am, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales

Top class students follow their dreams

LEELA Subramaniam dropped a commerce and law double degree studies to follow her heart and is now an award winning junior sous chef.

A family tragedy made Subramaniam, of McCrae, think about what made her happy during the second year of her Bachelor of Commerce/ Law studies.

She had worked in hospitality since the age of 14, and decided cookery was her calling.

“I was actually already working as a cook and I really enjoyed it,” she said. “I immersed myself in my work and it kept my mind occupied. It was kind of therapeutic.”

Subramaniam began a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery apprenticeship through the Chisholm Institute, while building her practical skills at an Italian restaurant.

She studied at Chisholm’s Mornington Peninsula campus (where she won several awards) and appreciated the smaller class sizes.

“I really enjoyed the variety of everything you learn,” Subramaniam said. “You get to test out a lot of things.”

During her time at Chisholm Subramaniam was the Victorian winner of the 2022 AUS-TAFE Culinary Trophy, third year apprentice category, and awarded a bronze medal in the national finals. She also won Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Chisholm Education Awards.

“My teachers were always there cheering me on. Entering the awards really gave me more stepping stones and my resume is really glowing now,” she said.

Having recently been promoted to junior sous-chef at the restaurant where she works, Subramaniam says she would like to work at a Michelinstar restaurant in London before eventually opening her own 20-seater fine dining restaurant “and work towards winning some chef hats”.

Aiden Evans, of Dromana, winner of this year’s Bill Norling Automotive Excellence award at Chisholm, is a motorsports fan and one day hopes to build and race his own rally car. He does iRacing and goes “drifting” with friends at Winton on the weekends.

“I’ve always really liked cars,” Evans said. “My granddad was a really good mechanic and fabricator, so he got me into it and gave me a passion for it.”

In year 11, he began training for a career in the automotive industry with VET studies and did a work placement at Mornington Mitsubishi and Isuzu Ute.

This led to a school-based apprenticeship which saw him work on Wednesdays and study at TAFE on a Friday, while completing years 11 and 12.

“It was really great because it gave

me a jumpstart into an apprenticeship and took time off it (you can gain credit for some of the units),” he said.

Now in his third year of his Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology apprenticeship with All Tune Auto, Evans says the teachers at Chisholm “have been my favourite part of the experience”.

“They were always very friendly, always very informative; we always had fun and they made sure all the hands-on parts were very interesting.”

Evans’s work experience included working with Red Bull Racing at the V8 Supercars at Sandown in 2022.

“That was out of this world. The opportunity came through my apprenticeship company. I helped out in the pits and on Monday morning, they took me for a few hot laps in a supercar.”

His role as an apprentice mechanic ranges from servicing cars and doing repairs, to bigger jobs like head gaskets or diagnostics.

“Diagnostics is actually my favourite part of the job,” Evans said. “I love figuring out what’s wrong with cars.

“Chisholm taught me a lot of stuff to do with older cars and electrical stuff, which I’ve been using quite a lot.”

WITH six weeks left until entries close for the Business Excellence Awards, local businesses are encouraged to nominate themselves for one of the most highly regarded accolades on the Mornington Peninsula. The awards recognise and honour businesses who perform admirably in the areas of excellence, innovation and sustainability.

In showcasing the ways in which they are local leaders in their industry, this is an opportunity for businesses to share first-hand insights and inspiration. For those that go on to get shortlisted, make it as a finalist or take home an award, this is an occasion to celebrate how your hard work has paid off. Seeing your efforts get rewarded can also lead to increased determination and motivation to keep up the good work and continue improving your business. This is the sentiment shared by the 2022 winning busi-

ness in the Health and Community category:

“Winning this award really does help to bolster our fortitude in providing an outstanding, innovative health and social service to the local community on the Peninsula. That people have recognised the dedication of the whole team, is humbling and inspiring, all at once. Thank you.”

Dr Floyd Gomes, GP, Director and Founder of Atticus Health

On November the 15th, the local business community and its supporters will come together to celebrate the wins and network at the gala ceremony at RACV Cape Schanck. To find out more, access Frequently Asked Questions and submit a nomination visit: mpbusiness. com.au/businessawards. The 2023 Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards are supported by MP News Group, MP Magazine, 3MP and Chisholm Institute.

AWARD winning smiles from Chisholm Institute students.

Picture: Supplied

The team at Atticus Health (Hastings) found their motivation to keep up the good work strengthened after winning a Business Excellence Award in 2022.

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Split systems, ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, a gas fireplace and a double remote garage with internal access are also on offer with this sought after property, located just a leisurely stroll to the golden sands of Fishermans Beach and Lilo Cafe, 15 minutes walk to Main Street’s endless restaurants and bistros, an easy drive to the golf course and yachting facilities, with a selection of great schools also close by n

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• Split-system ducted heating and evaporative cooling

• Sliding glass dooe to a private sundeck

Idyllic coastal home, stunning bay views

• Private heated in-ground pool, established tropical palms and natives

• Open-plan living/dining area, wraparound balcony with heaters

• Entertainer’s kitchen, concrete benchtops, 900m upright, dishwasher

• Top-floor bathroom, large shower, spa bath with bay views

• 3 fluted fireplaces (1 wood and 2 gas log), r/c air-con, ceiling fans

8 Lockhart Drive, Rosebud.

Superb family home/retreat on huge block

• Beautifully maintained, spacious property on 4229sqm (approx.)

• Perfect as a family home or holiday escape, with scope to update

• Formal/informal dining and living rooms separated by bi-fold doors

• Large original kitchen with ample storage, 5-burner gas cooktop

• Stunning polished timber floors, Braemar Ecostar heating/cooling

• Expansive gardens, long, circular drive to double garage

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

MONDAY ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES

SBS, 7.30pm

Relax, reset and recharge – Robson Green does more than a little R and R in this gentle series. In this balm of a series, Green immerses himself in outdoor adventures around the north-east of England. For him, it’s a weekend escape. For us on the other side of the hemisphere, it’s a picturesque dream. In tonight’s double episode, former professional soccer player Jill Scott joins Green in Helmsley Walled Garden.

SUNDAY LIMBO

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Transcendentally beautiful, the new benchmark for the Aussie neo-noir genre has arrived with this richly detailed story. Simon Baker (The Mentalist, right) is the unequivocal star as the haunted detective Travis Hurley, who carries the baggage of being a drug squad officer. Hurley arrives as an outsider to the small opal-mining town of Limbo to dig into the 20-year-old unsolved disappearance of a young Indigenous woman.

SUNDAY FBI

TEN, 9pm

Star power and fast-paced cases keep this slick police procedural from blending into the pack. US police dramas are a dime a dozen, but this offshoot from Law & Order’s Dick Wolf sticks to its gun with an unbeatable setting – New York – and a formula that delivers felonies and histrionics in equal measure. Tonight, in “Flopped Cop”, there’s gunfire galore. For a series that focuses on the frenetic nine-to-five of these hardworking officers, this episode extends a compelling window into Tiffany’s (Katherine Renee Kane, above) personal life.

SATURDAY GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO

NITV, 7.30pm

Get off the tourist track with the delightful Ernie Dingo and take a journey with extra heart. A presenter on The Great Outdoors for more than 15 years, Dingo knows a lot about Australian wildlife and nature, making it an absolute pleasure to join him on his adventures around our beautiful country. Tonight, he returns with season five of this beautifully shot, uplifting travel Black Comedy’s Aaron Fa’aoso’s language and dance skills are put to the test at home in Bamaga, while Bianca Hunt breaks into Broken Hill’s drag scene. Featuring the ancient forests and sand dunes of Pemberton, it’s a salve for the soul.

Thursday, July 6

Place,

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Seven News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

(PGln)

8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand.

(R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders.

10.10 Art Works. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business.

(R) 11.10 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R) 12.10

Beyond The Towers. (MA15+a, R) 1.05

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Training. (M) A passenger is found travelling with a gun.

8.30 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes: Dealing With The Devil. Part 3 of 3. Gideon Hausner surprises Eichmann and the court by presenting a full transcript of the Sassen Tapes.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. Richmond v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R)

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) A jilted bride arrives on the island in her wedding dress.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.

3.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Alejandro Saravia visits the Great Ocean Road.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 The First Inventors: Navigating The Future. (PG) Part 4 of 4. Takes a look at how Indigenous knowledge is developing lifesaving medicines.

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

9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque. 145km mountain stage. From France.

12.30 MOVIE: Dying On The Edge. (2001, Msv, R) An investigator looks into the death of a music producer. John Heard.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

1.50 Dignity. (Ma, R)

3.40 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Ernie Dingo Presents Going Places WIth Ernie Dingo.

Friday, July 7

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)

Hosted by Phil Breslin.

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

A masked man stabs a woman in her home.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister when he’s reluctant to announce an ambitious new project.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) Two sisters search for rich husbands.

10.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)

11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Dordogne.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux. 170km mountain stage. From France.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)

3.30 Food Safari Water. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Nornie Bero.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R)

Two Australian friends move to San Francisco. Claudia Pickering.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, July 8

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R)

Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case when human bones are found at the Great Slaughter Giant Marrow Contest.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks that initially looks like suicide.

9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.

10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Hosted by Ernie Dingo.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France. Commentary from Matthew Keenan, Dr Bridie O’Donnell and Simon Gerrans.

1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R)

3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (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. St Kilda v Melbourne.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

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

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 2. Afternoon session.

3.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Cairns To Cape Pt 2. (PG, R) The boys continue their trip to Cape York.

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon heads to Richmond.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.

3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.

9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem.

10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) A murder hits close to home for Folsom.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

Mysteries. (PGa, R) 3.15 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGln, R)

4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Fake Or Fortune?

6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow. Jewish singles search for love.

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

7.40 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 4 of 4.

8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d)

A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen.

10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie. (2018) 6.20

Children’s Programs. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis

Theroux: Louis And The Brothel.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Tour de France.

Stage 8. Highlights. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Trampolining. (R) 4.35 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.

8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France.

Stage 9. Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dôme. 182.5km mountain stage. From France.

2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)

3.45 Food Safari. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Ice Cream Show. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 12.45 Jeopardy! 2.00 Tour

De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.45 Domino Masters. 6.35 Nazi Megastructures. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained. (Return) 9.20 We Need To Talk About Cosby. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races.

2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 17.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Jeff Conoway. (MA15+ad)

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

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Beautiful Bayview, Beautiful Babes. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Looks at the life of Lyn Dawson and what led to her disappearance and murder.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When Jesse sets out for a day sailing with his daughter, pirates seize their yacht.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R)

A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, July 10

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG) Jill Scott joins Robson Green.

8.40 The Great House Revival.

(PG) Hosted by Hugh Wallace.

9.40 24 Hours In Emergency: Keep The Faith. (M) A 18-year-old suffers a cardiac arrest.

Please note: Due to major storm damage of our building we have temporarily moved to shop

10.15 China Tonight. (R)

10.45 ABC Late News.

of 4.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 The Split. (Ma, R) 12.20 Tick F***ing Tock. (Mal, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 My Brilliant Friend.

(Premiere, Mav)

12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+sv, R) 3.25 Food

Safari. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World

English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma)

12.30 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket. (PGl, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.

9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8.

From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.

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 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, July 11 ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

(R) 10.25 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.50 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R)

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)

2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs: India. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paul

O’Grady:

11.05

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

3.00

The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Vulcania to Issoire. 167.5km hilly stage. From France.

2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Food Safari. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. The race continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, deprived of sight and sound, are dropped into a new location.

8.45 To Be Advised.

9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.

Believer’s

Voice Of

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants must replicate a dish.

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 NCIS team investigates the cause of death of a reservist US Navy SEAL surgeon.

10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R) Part 2 of 4.

11.30 The Project. (R)

1.30

Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. Nat goes the wrong kind of viral.

8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mls) Gert and Marigold reinvent themselves.

9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Mls) Georgie bumps into an old school mate.

10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 The School That

Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) 12.20 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Movin’ On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at sitcom humour.

8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. A look at how the saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior were caught.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. 180km flat stage. From France.

2.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) A puppy takes off for Brisbane.

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

9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of game three of the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland.

11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.

3.00 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Trent Nikolic.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession. An anonymous police tip-off results in his arrest, but evidence raises doubts about Michael’s involvement.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Margaret enlists the help of a podcaster.

11.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Alejandro Saravia heads to Castlemaine.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

WorldWatch. 10.00 Chefs’ Line. Noon Russia’s Alcatraz. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Only Connect. 5.50 Forged In Fire. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Hong Kong’s Fight For Freedom. 11.30 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.45pm The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Vera. 9.30 We Hunt Together. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Miniseries: The Cry. Midnight MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG) 1.30 ABC News Update. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Kiddets. 5.10 Andy’s Baby Animals. 5.25 Hoopla. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Late Bloomers. (2011, PG) 8.05 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 10.00 Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 11.35 White Squall. (1996, M) 1.55pm Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 4.00 Fellinopolis. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 7.35 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 9.35 Grand Piano. (2013, M) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Curious Australia. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Barrumbi Kids. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Coastal Africa. 7.40 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Yokayi Footy. 9.30 MOVIE: When We Were Kings. (1996, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: Special Report. 3.30 Room For Improvement. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 RFDS. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Bondi Vet. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962, PG) 5.30 Dr Quinn. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.15pm MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 2.00 Full House. 2.30 Raymond. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Meet The Fockers. (2004, M) 9.50 MOVIE: The 40-Year-Old Virgin. (2005, MA15+) 12.10am Homeland. 1.10 Southern Charm. 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Full Custom Garage. 1.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Railroad Australia. 11.30 Late Programs. 9GO! (93) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 FBI. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 Matildas Preview Show. 11.00 Blue Bloods. Midnight Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 JAG. 10 BOLD (12) 10 BOLD (12) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 10.20 Becker. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping. 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Middle. 8.00 Friends. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 Frasier. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 The Middle. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 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What has shocked me most about holding public office is the extent to which people want you to lie to them.

An alarming number of people are simply not interested in opposing views, let alone the notion that an opposing view even exists. Some become intensely outraged by the revelation that, on a particular issue, I or any other politician might happen to disagree with them.

So many people I have come across want to be told what they want to hear, even when I know it to be incorrect or untrue. There are many for whom even polite disagreement is intolerable. There are many more who believe it is the role of an elected representative to agree with them, unequivocally and unconditionally, on all matters, even knowing that there are alternate or opposing views.

When did people cease agreeing to disagree? I don’t think social media is to blame, if anything it has just shone a light on the human condition. We’re in the golden age of the “armchair expert”.

The voters get the politicians they deserve, and recently I feel the popular decisions have rarely proved to be the right decisions. The public sphere has turned toxic, and I have to say, it’s fast eroding my faith in humanity. I’m too young for that.

On the upside, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Lions Club of Mornington this week. I am grateful for everything they do for our community. Their generosity knows no bounds. I was struck by their code of ethics, read out at the conclusion of the meeting. The last line in particular: To be careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.

I think we could all do a little bit more of that.

Steve Holland, mayor, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

CCS a hydrogen proviso

The Australia Institute report’s findings (May 2022) were based on the false hypothesis that the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project would proceed into a commercial phase without carbon capture and storage (CCS) (“Friends petition aims to stop hydrogen project” The News 27/6/23).

The HESC project partners, the Victorian government, the Australian government, and the Japanese government would not support or proceed with a HESC project without CCS.

HESC has responded to claims about the efficacy of CCS, the methodology used to calculate forecast carbon emission reductions and other issues raised by the Australia Institute on the HESC website.

The HESC project at a commercial scale would produce 225,000 tonnes a year of liquid hydrogen and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.8mt a year, the equivalent of the emissions of 350,000 cars. The federal Minister for Resources Madeline King told the Global CCS Institute conference early this year that carbon capture presents an opportunity to decarbonise Australia’s energy exports.

Minister King said the use of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Use and Storage) will allow us to become a top exporter of low-carbon intensity energy in our region.

In relation to the flame incident on the Suiso Frontier in January 2022, the Australian Transport and Safety Bureau conducted a full investigation and concluded that the flame was a result of a gas control equipment malfunction that was swiftly addressed by the robust fire prevention controls aboard and the vessel’s experienced crew. There were no injuries or damage to equipment or the surrounding environment, and the vessel safely completed its journey to Japan.

Yuko Fukuma, senior staff officer, Japan Suiso Energy

Understanding Voice

I am connected to a remote community in the Northern Territory through a family marriage.

Since the 1970s I have been involved in living and understanding what it’s like in a remote community.

To date, I have had in my home over 60 young Aboriginal children who have travelled from a remote community as a reward for regularly attending school.

I understand their families, I know what their homes look like, and I know that they live in poverty.

Issues such as overcrowding in homes, rheumatic heart disease and expensive basic food are the foundations of poverty.

You cannot purchase your own home in many remote communities, you lease it from the government for the rest of your life. You are unable to create wealth like most of us have through our real estate. We shouldn’t feel guilty about that but what we must do is make sure that the playing field is level.

Every program that I have created and funded has been with the advice from the elders of the community. That is what the Voice is about, asking people what they want, not giving them a help out but a hand up.

Other Australians are able to make local decisions for their local communities. The Voice is all about local decisions by local people.

I could go on about health issues, the incidence of self-harm and all those things that are wrong as a result of not being able to get the help that they actually need.

Many people working in remote communities are there for the right reasons but do not have the avenues for the communications necessary for outcomes that would improve the health and wellbeing of many in remote Aboriginal communities. Vote Yes. Murray Turner, Point Leo

MP disappoints

What a massive disappointment, for me, the MP for Flinders Zoe McKenzie is turning out to be. Ms McKenzie appears to like making speeches, writing articles for her Facebook page and for the The News

On the surface, Zoe’s statements sound fair and reasonable but, when you drill down into them they seem, at best, misinformation and at worst, I believe, misrepresent the truth.

Ms McKenzie claims proudly that she has met extensively with local First Nations’ people when in fact she has had just several brief interactions. She maintains that she has a good understanding of what the wishes of the majority of her constituents are on the Voice to Parliament, but how can she know when she rarely gets out to meet with any of us?

Unfortunately, when it comes to being a real representative, Ms McKenzie seems lacking and out of her depth in so many ways. This week on the floor of parliament she asked a question of the Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney that was so nonsensical that the Speaker had to point out to her that if she is going to ask a question she has to have facts.

Surely the seat of Flinders needs someone we can trust to do more for us that to write speeches and make press releasee. We need to be treated so much better.

Marilyn Merrifield, Rye

MP is respectful

A careful rereading of the speech delivered by Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie during the second reading of the Bill to enable the Constitution alteration referendum, reveals the following sentiments: “Today the Indigenous people of the Mornington Peninsula include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from across the nation. It makes for a warm, inclusive, wise, curious and open community with remarkable cultural leaders…”

She then lists those leaders referred to, among others, and expresses gratitude for their “advice and guidance and their willingness to speak with her. She likewise thanks those Aboriginal leaders who met with her in Canberra.

To me, this is the essence of respect, and not the claim that Ms McKenzie rejects out of hand the views of the First Nations people she claims to have consulted” (“Respect questioned” Letters 20/6/23).

To consult with those who may hold a variety of opinions in the sort of respectful way evidenced here, seems exactly what the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was hoping for in

our discussions concerning the Voice.

To come to a conclusion different from that held by some of those with who we consult, is not equivalent to showing disrespect. It is behaving in the way one would expect of our representative in a democratic government. Our Western, liberal democracy depends on our ability to respectfully differ from others and, ultimately, to come to a conclusion acceptable to the majority.

Ms McKenzie is also accused of “disrespect” for admitting she disagrees with “some of the finest constitutional minds” in the country. I repeat, to disagree is not to show disrespect. Ms McKenzie have a fine constitutional mind herself, and many more of Australia’s fine constitutional minds have expressed disquiet with the potential of this referendum than are supporting it.

Helen Gleeson, Blairgowrie

A hearty Yes

I share the disappointment that the Voice referendum has become so politicised (“Nothing to lose” Letters 27/6/23). Our First Nations peoples have been dispossessed of their country and culture, marginalised in our society and only accepted as citizens since 1967.

Most of us have little knowledge or understanding of their needs or their culture.

Previous advocacy bodies legislated to give First Nations peoples a voice have all been subsequently legislated away. Now they have asked for their Voice to be a constitutionally protected vehicle through which their views can be expressed without fear of legislative removal by unsympathetic governments.

[Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie has cited speculation by “former High Court justices” of possible difficulties for government in the event that the court may hold that parliament, or the executive were held to have a duty to consult the Voice (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23). This possibility has been specifically discounted by the Law Society of Australia. There is no suggestion that parliament or the executive take anything more from the Voice than education in First Nations’ culture and needs.

We have been invited to walk with First Nations peoples down the path set out in the Uluru Statement from The Heart. It took big hearts to issue this invitation: I hope our hearts are big enough to accept it.

Chris Young, Surrey Hills

‘Justice’ missing

Our prime minister [Anthony Albanese] portraying himself as “speaking with a heart” and criticising anyone who does not agree with his point of view on the Voice is the same man who saw firsthand Aboriginal children running riot and lawlessly on the streets of Alice Springs blamed on “coming from violence in their homes” [and] walked calmly away and has not for one moment sought to protect them.

To my knowledge all other Australian children in danger would be supported by the Children’s Protection Society. Why not Aboriginal children?

When will Aboriginal women receive justice for the crimes of sexual violence and incest they have suffered over many years? No backbone Mr Albanese. I will vote No. I don’t need to explain my decision to anybody.

Maureen Sharpe, Bittern

‘Dangerous’ Voice

The Voice is being soft sold as a very modest request with limited powers and simply about being nice to Indigenous people. Government response to legitimate questioning continues to be a cocktail of obfuscation with gratuitous insults, namely that to question is both racist and immoral.

Despite government attempts at misdirection however, there is evidence that the Voice is a dangerous wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Thomas Mayo is an indigenous activist, a signatory to the Uluru statement, a Voice referendum working group member, and the author of the official “Voice to Parliament” handbook. He is also almost certain to be appointed to the Indigenous Voice panel.

Thomas Mayo is on record revealing [what I believe is] the real agenda behind the Voice. No person should consider voting before hearing Thomas Mayo’s intent. A video is readily attainable on YouTube.

I encourage everyone, but especially those still in favour of the Voice, to hear the statements and then to return to this page and justify why questions being raised, but avoided, should not cause us all concern.

John Matthews, Heathmont The

Voice is ‘fair’

As a Mornington Peninsula resident in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, my familiarity with the local news is a bit tardy. That notwithstanding, I found [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie’s reasoning for the No vote in her recent article to be unconvincing. (“A risk to executive government” The News 30/5/23).

Firstly, there are highly qualified legal opinions that a Voice to Parliament poses no risk whatsoever to the operational efficiency of the country and that any constitutional change would not give the Indigenous Voice any parliamentary or legislative power.

Secondly, she spoke glowingly of meeting with the local Indigenous leadership but left their contrary position on the Voice unspoken. I found this artificiality quite unworthy of an elected representative.

But she’s right about one thing: this Constitution belongs to all of us and, as such, we will all take responsibility for the outcome and how we advance as a progressive and inclusive nation. This cannot be achieved without acknowledgement of the Indigenous contribution to our heritage of more than 65,000 years of stewardship and listening to what they have to say.

It’s the fair thing to do and, as our national anthem says: Advance Australia Fair.

John Mosig, Kew

Battery backed

Congratulations to the Flinders Zero Carbon Community who have secured federal funding for a community battery (“Solar battery a first for Flinders” The News 20/6/23). In addition to reducing energy costs and benefitting our climate, neighbourhood batteries help to localise energy, providing increased energy independence and security to citizens. It’s taken three years of work to make this happen, but the benefits to the Flinders community should be considerable. This example of positive community engagement reminded me of a quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has”.

Labor inactive

Amy Hiller, Kew

What has Labor done to alleviate the cost of living inflation crisis? A big fat nothing.

It has let the Reserve Bank of Australia continue with the only tool it has to fight inflation, rate rises, which is only exasperating the cost of living inequalities between rich and the poor. Labor has not addressed the root causes which are runaway profiteering by the corporate mafia.

The banks pass on every rate increase while not increasing our interest rates thus posting record profits.

The “gas cap” is a joke as can be seen in my latest heating bill. The gas rates were doubled just a few months ago. The energy regulator has just allowed another large increase in electricity costs. Analysis of financial reports shows all major gas, oil and coal companies have made a record amount of money in 2022.

Coles, Woolworths profit surge raises questions over inflation profiteering. Coles’ profit increased by 17.1 per cent, and Woolworths’ by 14 per cent. Australian CEOs pocket 15 per cent pay rises as average worker wages fail to match cost of living increases. And the rich make their money not on wages but by trading stock - 66 millionaires pay no tax at all. Australia’s top 40 tax dodgers pay little or no tax.

What is labor doing? Nothing.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Roundabout signs

As a regular driver on the Frankston Flinders Road, I am amazed at the ridiculous amount of advertising signs at the Bungower and Frankston Flinders roads roundabout.

There used to be one, now there are five. Is this really a good place for drivers to be reading these?

I am disappointed they have been allowed there. It’s an accident waiting to happen.

Joan Wood, Hastings

‘The public sphere has turned toxic [with] armchair experts’ - mayor

Motor Ambulance Brigade – Mr Jack States the case

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

IN last Wednesday’s issue I explained that in future we must get an ambulance of our own or go without one, so it will be wise for us to consider what system we will adopt.

I outlined the Victorian system, so that the most suitable service must be adopted.

In Queensland they have the best ambulance system in the World. In any part of Queensland any person who needs an ambulance can have one at any time free of charge. Only persons who can afford it are expected to contribute according to their means.

They own their ambulance buildings, both for cars and also houses for the men. They have the last word in up-to-date cars. There are several large centres who in turn have a number of sub-centres, so that by this they have a network of systems right throughout the State.

The Queensland Government grants £ for £ for land, pays annually over £10,000.

I am sorry our Government will not do likewise; but to get this amount the people must also raise a like amount. This they do by collections from sympathisers and grateful benefactors, also from business firms, lodges, schools, churches, shire councils, and different associations, and each place in the district holds one good entertainment in the year just the same as they do for a cricket or football club for example.

Maryborough centre receives personal subscriptions, £617/17/10; collections and employers’ lists, £201/13/7; school collections, £62/19/; collection boxes, £10/19/-; office boxes, £37/9/11; societies and munici

pal, £161/10/4; benefits, £977/14/-; total, £2098/16/5, about 1/4 per head of population.

In Maryborough head centre population, 30,000, and area 80 miles across with a permanent staff of five men with four cars, then sub-centres at Gayndah, with three men and two cars; Murgon, with one man and one car; they also have a number of auxiliaries, who only get paid when they are called out to assist.

They have also honorary centres right through the district, who are supplied from headquarters (free) with litter and first-aid outfits.

These honorary bearers carry patients from short distances to railway, etc. All this is done free. A few years ago Maryborough lent £2000 free of interest to another centre, and in two years £500 had been paid back. This has been going on for 20 years, and there has never been one failure and financial matters never trouble them.

We hope to have a good response to our ambulance week, November 18 to 24, both days included; so we can start straight away. I will compare the two systems next week.

***

THE death of Mrs. Coxall, mother of Mr. A. Coxall, of Frankston, has occurred at Windsor. The old lady, who had been a colonist for 70 years, had reached the advanced age of 92 years.

A few years ago she had the misfortune to break her hip, but, despite that, she was physically strong to the last, though her mental senses were a little impaired.

She was buried at Creswick on Monday last. ***

THE marriage of Miss Elizabeth Pollock, of Glasgow, Scotland, and Mr. Archie R. Lloyd, of Horsham, will take place at Sorrento tomorrow.

***

AT the instigation of Mr. McCorkell, the Dromana Progress Association is to be revived to interest the people in district development.

***

THE store and post office at Rosebud has been totally destroyed by fire. The cause is wrapped in mystery.

***

MR. T. Ritchie has purchased Mr. Thos. Wallace’s valuable property at Mornington. The property adjoins Sir. Willlam McPherson’s seaside residence.

***

THE Mornington Shire Council propose to borrow £3250 for completing electric light scheme and improvements to Alexander Park.

***

MR. W. J. Thorne, who died at Melbourne recently, resided at Mornington for the past 40 years. He was 58 years of age.

***

THE Mornngton Football Club’s novelty night was highly successful, though the attendance was not all that could have been desired.

***

MR. J. F. Conroy, killed recently on the Healesville line, was for some years a guard on the Frankston line, and resided at Mornington.

***

BETWEEN forty and fifty users of electric light and power met at the Frankston Mechanics’ Hall on Tuesday night last to discuss the high cost of

current. Several ladies were in attendance.

Mr. J. D. Jennings was voted to the chair. He said that the electric light was a great boon, but sometimes boons could prove too expensive.

He had checked his meter and found that one light was costing him at the rate of 5/- per week.

Mr. C. W. Wood said his electric light account for April was £1/2/-; in May it jumped to £2/7/2. He thought there must be something wrong with the meter.

Mr. D. Dodd, who was appointed hon. secretary to the meeting, remarked that like Mr. Wood, his account for May was greatly in excess of the previous month, and totalled over £7.

Mr. Haggart moved that this meeting resolve to ask the council to try and reduce the cost of electric light and power. He pointed out that Chelsea was charging 8d. per unit for light and 2d. for power, as against 10d. and 6d. charged at Frankston.

Mr. Wood seconded the motion.

Mr. Wheeler said he had been told that the Electricity Commission fixed the price and not the council.

Mr. Young stated that the Commission sold the current to the council at a certain rate, and the council then fixed the price to consumers.

Crs. Wells, Oates, Mason, and McCulloch here entered the meeting and were welcomed by the chairman.

Cr. Mason said the council was paying 8½d. to the Commission for the current.

Cr. H. J. McCulloch, then went exhaustively into figures, showing the amount of current purchased by the

council during the last ten months, and quantity paid for by consumers.

The current had cost the council 8¼d., and it was impossible to retail it to the consumer at less than 10d. per unit.

The council was losing on current for power as it was. There was a considerable leakage, and it was unfortunate that there were no meters on the street lights.

Cr. Oates explained that Chelsea paid for its current under a different rating from Frankston. The electric light committee was now discussing the question of applying a special rate of 3d. to Seaford and Mt. Eliza on the same principle as the water rate was levied.

Cr. Mason assured the meeting that the council was not out to make profits on the electric light undertaking, the electrical engineer had advised charging 1/- per unit for lighting, but the council on its own responsibility had cut it down to 10d.

Cr. Wells said Chelsea was advantaged by having a direct line to convey the current from Melbourne, whereas Frankston line went to Mordlialloc and Dandenong, thus increasing overhead expenses.

Frankston started with 150 consumers and now had 450.

Mr. W. C. Young said the people were satisfied that the council was doing the best it could as to charges, although it would be good policy in the interests of production to reduce the cost of current used for power. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 & 6 Jul 1923

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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

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.

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Of Malvern Star-Crossed Lovers

By Stuart McCullough

ON your bike. For years, the invitation to stand astride a two-wheeled piece of transportation and trundle off over the horizon meant nothing to me. That’s because I was bike-less. It’s not as though I swore them off or took a vow to abstain from riding; it’s more than I never quite got around to it. That, however, has now changed.

Maybe it’s just me, but there are heaps of things that were once an essential part of my life that, for whatever reason, I stopped and, for no reason in particular, I haven’t gone back to. Riding a bike is but one example. Others include slippers, sugar bowls and tablecloths. That I have managed to survive successive decades without these things is a tribute, I think, either to my resilience or my aptitude for turbocharged procrastination.

My childhood was defined by three bicycles. The first was tiny – the kind you expect to see ridden by a monkey at a circus. At some point it would have had training wheels until the day arrived where these were deemed to be surplus to requirements. Whether it was because I had finally garnered sufficient confidence to ride without them or I felt the other twelve year olds would keep teasing me the longer I kept using them, I can’t say.

As the eldest of five, most of my possessions were redirected to one of my siblings. I’m not sure what became of my training wheels. Did they pass through the line of succession before coming to an ignominious end at the local tip? Or has my father squirreled them away and, someday without warning, will he ask me whether I still

want them? The training wheels are, I suspect, somewhere in the shed. It’s an observation that can be made about most objects in the known Universe.

I probably had that bike for too long.

It’s embarrassing when your bicycle is so small that you can use your own toes as bike rack. But when time finally came for it to be replaced, it was followed by a gargantuan, lumbering mechanical marvel. It was a dragster.

Nothing says ‘nineteen seventies’ quite like a dragster bike. Except, of course, flares, lengthy sideburns and the first three albums by the Electric Light Orchestra. High handlebars, long ‘banana seat’ and gears that were largely deco-

rative in nature, the dragster was the two-wheeled equivalent of the kind of station wagon so lovingly championed by Carol from the Brady Bunch.

I didn’t so much ride my dragster as I cruised. Up and down the driveway, my flared trousers flapping like the mainsail of an ocean vessel, I cruised looking for something (anything) to relieve the boredom. If the nineteen seventies were about anything, they were about being bored out of your brain whilst waiting for your parents to turn up in a Brady-sized station wagon before they strapped you into a vinyl seat that was so hot that it rivalled the surface of the sun; then scalded you with a seatbelt

OPERA MEETS MOVIE MAGIC AT FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE

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buckle. Those were the days. But whereas the seventies were plagued by station wagons, stagflation and disco music, the eighties were a time when anything seemed possible. It was a decade of adventure. Of timeless movies and chronically dated fashion (hello massive shoulder pads and acid wash!). Of teen culture and big pop songs and even bigger hair. It was an era in which a dragster was about as relevant as a Triceratops and just as aerodynamic. Clearly, it was a time for a new bike. It was time for a BMX.

More than just a bicycle, a BMX was a lifestyle choice. Kids were often shown using their bikes to challenge

authority and perform amazing deeds in generation-defining movies like ‘E.T.’ and ‘BMX Bandits’ (why Judy, PJ and Goose haven’t been featured on their own postage stamp or commemorative coin by now is totally beyond me). The great thing about a BMX is that it didn’t need a smooth path like a dragster. It could go anywhere. And it did. We used to race ours around the yard and perform ‘jumps’ by launching ourselves from modest ramps we constructed out of dirt (sorry for the holes in the lawn!). It felt daring at the time. (Monos! Bunny hops!) It probably was. Then I left home. And I never owned a bike (or a sugar bowl) again. Perhaps the nineties weren’t a bike-loving era. Maybe there was confusion as to what kind of bike to get, now that BMXs were considered a relic from a bogan era (so to speak). Whatever the reason, I no longer had a bike to call my own. The BMX was left to languish in the shed, next to my training wheels and the plaster cast I had when I was six and broke my leg (you never know – it may still come in handy). Then came the awkward bit. For some time, I owned a helmet but no bike. Consider it something of a statement of intent. But as of last week, I’m now the proud owner of a bike to go with the helmet. It doesn’t have training wheels and it’s not a dragster. It doesn’t look anything like a BMX. It’s a hybrid. Naturally, I’m nervous. It’s been a long time since I’ve ridden one of these things, but the guy who sold it to me said not to worry; that it was as easy as riding a bike. We’ll see. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Bulls’ streak is over, Pythons strike at Sharks

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By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES picked up an important win over Sorrento last Saturday.

The Pythons hosted the Sharks at Eric Bell Reserve. The match marked the return of star forward Aaron Edwards, who returned to Pines after a stint with St Kilda City. He transferred to Pines alongside Brownlow medalist Dane Swan, who debuted the week prior.

After a tight first quarter, Sorrento took control of the game heading into half time. The visitors led by 15 points at the main break.

Sorrento were ahead by nine points heading into the final term, but the Pythons proved too strong. Pines overran Sorrento to claim an eight point win 13.15 (93) to 13.7 (85).

Edwards booted two goals on his Pines return. Johnathan Haidon, Nicholas Braund, Carrel Deang, and Jackson Vaughan also impressed.

The win helped cement Pines’ finals spot. They are now three games clear inside the top five.

The loss leaves Sorrento in sixth place - the Sharks are eight points outside of the top five with six games left to play in the home-and-away season.

Langwarrin secured its second win for the season on Saturday in a hardfought match against Bonbeach.

Bonbeach and Langwarrin both came into the match with just a win each to their names this season. A loss for either side would leave them in grave relegation danger.

Bonbeach held Langwarrin goalless in the first term and established an early lead, but they didn’t hold it for long. Langwarrin led by seven points

at half-time.

Bonbeach didn’t take defeat lying down, and fought hard in the third term. At the three-quarter-time break, the sides were all square.

Langwarrin got the job done in the final quarter. They ran out 12 point winners 8.8 (56) to 10.8 (68).

Sam Dunell played a crucial role for the Kangaroos. He scored four goals.

Dromana stretched its top division winning streak to 12 on Saturday with a thumping win over Rosebud. Dromana did it easy - the final scoreboard read Dromana 17.10 (112) to Rosebud 3.2 (20).

Frankston YCW remained in second place after a strong 60 point win over Frankston Bombers on Saturday - 8.6 (54) to 16.18 (114). Josh Patullo booted six goals for the Stonecats. The final match for the round saw Mt Eliza beat Red Hill by 27 points.

DIVISION TWO

KARINGAL’S undefeated streak has come to an end.

The Bulls came into their round 12 clash with Edithvale-Aspendale unbeaten for the season. They started off on the right foot, but had a miserable time after quarter-time.

It was all Edithvale-Aspendale after the first break. They piled on 14 goals to zero after quarter-time in an astonishing display.

It was academic in the end for EdiAsp, as they brought the Bulls back down to earth with a 2.11 (23) to 15.9 (99) win.

Hugo Clarke, Zack O'Neill, and Michael Meehan were named in Edithvale-Aspendale’s best.

The win keeps Edi-Asp in finals contention.

Hastings’ finals hopes were boosted by a brilliant win over Crib Point

last weekend. The Blues got over the line by a point 7.12 (54) to 7.13 (55).

Pearcedale also picked up an important win on Saturday to keep their finals hopes alive. They beat Chelsea 14.12 (96) to 11.13 (79).

Pearcedale took an early lead, and held onto it all day long.

Luke Daniel was awesome for Pearcedale, booting six goals. Kaolan Thornton scored three.

There were goals aplenty when Tyabb hosted Mornington on Saturday.

33 goals were kicked for the afternoon. Six of them came from the boot of Tim Susovich, which helped Mornington claim the win.

The Bulldogs overcame a poor start to win 13.8 (86) to 20.19 (139).

Rye endured another tough day last weekend. They conceded 25 goals to Seaford in a 91-point defeat. Devon Meadows closed out the round by beating Somerville by 31 points.

Fight or flight: Langwarrin played Bonbeach on Saturday with both teams facing possible relegation to division two next year. Langwarrin won the day by 12 points.

Picture: Paul Churcher

Late strike denies Langwarrin

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

A GOAL in the 93rd minute denied Langwarrin a memorable away win on Friday night against NPL2 championship challenger Preston Lions.

The home side led after 18 minutes when Connor Bell neatly angled a low Andy Stubley cross from the right inside the far post.

Langy hit back nine minutes later when Luke Goulding’s cross from the right was headed firmly by Brad Blumenthal.

The visitors hit the front in the 80th minute with an Archie Macphee header following a Lucas Portelli cross from the right to make it 2-1.

The last minutes of this thrilling contest kept fans on their toes as Preston threw everything it could at its opponent desperately seeking an equaliser.

It was rewarded in time added after Langy failed to deal with a cross into the box and the ball fell to Preston substitute Rob Stambolziev who slid down and converted from close range.

But the final whistle wasn’t the end of the action.

Referee George Lakrindis immediately ran towards Portelli and sent him off for dissent.

It’s Portelli’s second red card this season.

In State 1 news Mornington signed Navin Velupillay late last week.

The former Langwarrin player switched from Casey Comets and was a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Old Scotch at Dallas Brooks Park.

Shaun Kenny scored for Mornington.

The big news in State 2 was Peninsula Strikers emerging 1-0 winners over neighbouring Frankston Pines in a dour derby at Centenary Park on Saturday.

Strikers created a number of chances in the first half forcing Pines keeper Ryan Ramsden into some excellent saves.

For Strikers Riley Anderton was in the thick of the action volleying wide from a Cooper Andrews cross and heading onto the post following a Wayne Gordon corner.

Two pivotal moments in this contest came in the second half when referee Ben Lepileo sent off Pines defender Deniz Karabadjak and Ramsden just a few minutes apart.

Karabadjak was red carded after a challenge on Jamie Davidson while Ramsden was dismissed for bringing down Campbell Steedman inside the box.

The resulting penalty from the Steedman infringement was tucked away by Anderton for the only goal of the game.

Despite being down to nine men Pines could have snatched a late equaliser if not for a fine Faraz Zenoozi save from a Ben Lund shot.

Skye United came away from Dendy Park with a precious point after a 1-1 draw with promotion hopeful Hampton East Brighton on Saturday.

After an even first half the home side got on top after the break and put Skye under pressure.

Anthony Bran gave Hampton a deserved lead and it would have gone further ahead if a shot hadn’t rebounded off the post.

Leo McLeod’s entrance off the bench for the last half-hour had a significant impact according to Skye gaffer Phil McGuinness.

“He changed the game for us,” McGuinness said.

“He missed a chance to equalise but he didn’t miss a second time after young Seb Stevens played a great through ball which Leo tucked away.” Stevens is just 17 and was making his senior debut.

In State 4 the much anticipated derby

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showdown between Somerville Eagles and Baxter fell victim to an unplayable pitch at Tyabb Central Reserve.

Despite the postponement there is significant player news from Baxter with Aaran Currie rejoining Frankston Pines while Liam Baxter has signed with NPL side Moreland City.

The only local outfit to feature at this level was Chelsea which emerged from Saturday’s trip to face Sandown Lions with a 3-3 draw.

Diego Herrera and Adam Bartosy gave Chelsea a 2-0 lead after 26 min

utes but a penalty awarded for hand

ball and a headed goal levelled the scores at half-time.

Sandown hit the front in the 80th minute when Dobuol Kong scored his second with a near post header from a corner but Chelsea couldn’t be denied.

In the 94th minute Herrera’s cross was flicked on by Piers Brelsford and Bartosy’s first time strike into the top corner ensured a share of the spoils.

In State 5 news Mentone won the local derby 1-0 against Aspendale, Seaford United made it six straight wins with a 1-0 result against Casey Panthers, Mount Martha easily accounted for visitor Barton United 4-0 while Rosebud lost 2-0 away to champion

elect Hampton Park United.

A stunning free-kick from Mentone’s Tyler Pollard in the 26th minute proved the difference in Saturday’s derby at Mentone Grammar Playing Fields in Keysborough.

Aspendale should have taken the lead earlier after James Hilton was penalised for handball but Keiran Hughes’ attempt struck the outside of the post.

Mentone keeper Quinn Carter was in tremendous form with two point-blank saves in the second half as Mentone held on for a vital three points.

Harry McCartney reports that the breakthrough for Seaford came in the 35th minute when Josh Vega’s low cross from the right was met by Emmat Ehsani who tapped in from close range.

The second half was an arm wrestle with the referee intervening via a yellow card barrage in an attempt to keep control of the contest.

Two goals in each half did the trick for Mount Martha at Civic Reserve on Saturday.

Both first-half goals came from Mitch Hawkins the first when Jaden Tabener drove in from the left and played the ball low for Hawkins to fin-

ish at the back post in the 32nd minute.

Three minutes later Ethan Sanderson did the same for Hawkins to tap it in again.

James Price got on the end of a Josh McMillan header for the third in the 68th minute and the pair combined again on 88 minutes when McMillan found the bottom corner after a Price header.

Rosebud travelled to unbeaten Hampton Park and gave a great account of itself against the runaway league leader.

Despite being 1-0 down and having Tom Donaghue shown a straight red in the second half the visitors challenged all the way.

“We were awarded a penalty for an obvious handball but the referee overturned his decision after speaking to the Hampton Park linesman,” Rosebud head coach Jason Symonds said.

The game was in the balance till the dying minutes when the home side put the result to bed with a late goal.

Noah Musso, Jacob Biggs and Julien Dos Santo were outstanding for the Buds.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 7 July, 8.30pm: Chelsea v FC Noble Hurricanes, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 8 July, 3pm: Langwarrin v Dandenong City, Lawton Park

Mornington v Springvale White Eagles, Dallas Brooks Park Mazenod v Skye Utd, Brandon Park Reserve

Mooroolbark v Frankston Pines, Esther Park Reserve

Endeavour Utd v Baxter, Reema Reserve

Mount Eliza v Mount Martha, Emil Madsen Reserve

Aspendale v Casey Panthers, Jack Grut Reserve

Mentone v Bunyip District, Mentone Grammar Seaford Utd v Hampton Park Utd, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday 8 July, 6pm: Keysborough v Somerville Eagles, Coomoora Reserve

Saturday 8 July, 6.30pm: Rosebud v Barton Utd, Olympic Park

Sunday 9 July, 3pm: North Caulfield v Peninsula Strikers, Caulfield Park

Free Headsafe presentation

COACHES, past and present players and administrators are being given a unique opportunity to learn about the latest research into links between heading a football and dementia.

Ian Greener, former head coach of the Victorian Institute of Sport soccer program and ex-state director of coaching for the Victorian Soccer Federation, has arranged a zoom presentation from Headsafe this Sunday 9 July at 7.30pm.

Headsafe currently works with both the English and Scottish Football Associations researching and advising on the link between heading and dementia.

“This is a conversation that we need to have to protect heading in our game,” Greener said.

“It will be the first time in this country that we will have access to the latest research information on this topic and we need to spread the word throughout the football community on a very important subject.”

The session is free and features presenters Nick Gates and Lou Crawford.

If you want to participate contact Greener at greener_ian@yahoo.com.au so he can send you a link 24 to 48 hours prior to the event.

Langy lads: Brad Blumenthal (left) scored for Langwarrin while teammate Lucas Portelli was sent off at game’s end.

Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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