Mornington News 15 August 2023

Girls shine at finals time

MORNINGTON Football Netball Club

is celebrating an unprecedented milestone this year, with all six of its girls’ junior and women’s seniors teams making the finals.

The achievement comes eight years after the club first fielded a women’s team and five years since Mornington Junior Football Club fielded its first girls’ side.

In junior girls football, the club is represented in under-12s, under-14s and under-16s and has 61 registered players.

In senior football, the women are represented in divisions one, two and three and have 94 registered players.

“We’re incredibly proud of what the girls and women have accomplished

this year,” the club’s women’s football director Harvey White said. “They have achieved great things in only a few short years, and we have one of the largest numbers of registered female players in Victoria.

“The next step would be to introduce an under-10s and under-18s program giving the junior players a full pathway to senior football and

Mornington Football Netball Club will be looking to work with Mornington Junior Football Club to establish this in 2024.”

The club is looking for more players across all age groups and abilities for next year. Anyone interested should contact Harvey White on: womensfootball@morningtonfnc.com. au

Taking to the streets to help homeless

Liz Bell

between Fusion Mornington Peninsula, Mornington Community Support Centre, Western Port Community Support, Southern Peninsula Community Support and the shire.

to close.

The event was a collaboration

The walk started at 4pm at Rosebud pier and went along Pt Nepean Road and past Memorial Hall, to finally gather for a rally at the sound shell, where there was a welcome to country and speakers. The event finished around 6pm.

Southern Peninsula Community Support CEO Jeremy Maxwell said the walk was an important way to raise awareness of homelessness. He said at least 1000 people in the community were experiencing homelessness, but if areas close to Frankston were included the number would “probably double”.

“In the recent census the shire moved from sixth worse area to the fourth worse area for rough sleeping

in Victoria,” he said. “This is not a race we want to win.”

Maxwell said there was only one crisis accommodation centre on the peninsula, The Ranch Motel, Mornington, which was jointly operated by Mornington Community Support Centre and Southern Peninsula Community Support and used by several agencies.

It’s operations were financed through donations, but it would close because the owners were redeveloping.

It is estimated that at least 16 per cent of the peninsula’s homeless are rough sleeping every night, many on the foreshore.

More than 4000 residents are on public housing waiting lists, but there are just over 1400 social housing properties.

Maxwell said government initiatives include 34 new public housing properties, with about half being at the construction phase. Continued Page 8

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More money needed to deliver kinder reforms

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THE future of some Mornington Peninsula kindergartens is uncertain because Mornington Peninsula Shire cannot afford extensions needed to accommodate state government reforms.

“We are committed to continue our long-standing partnership with the state government through planning for the needs of children and families in our municipality, but we cannot fund these necessary upgrades or continue to maintain these facilities on our own,” the mayor Cr Steve Holland said.

CFA calls for volunteers

FIREFIGHTERS at Mount Eliza and Frankston CFAs have welcomed some new volunteers, but still need more to be ready for the coming fire season.

Over the past three months the volunteers have completed the nationally recognised CFA firefighter training, which is split into 30 hours of practical and 20 hours of theory. It also

lays the foundation for firefighters to undertake further specialised training required to respond to structural fires or other complex emergencies.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, as either an operational or non-operational member, can register their interest at: cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa

“We are obligated to allocate funds in our budget equitably to benefit the whole community, including facilities for seniors, people experiencing vulnerability, young people, community groups, sporting groups and community support organisations.”

The council wants the state government to help it increase kindergarten opportunities for families, but Holland said, “the future of some local kindergartens is in jeopardy due to the impact of an expanded kindergarten program and lack of appropriate funding”.

Last year, the state government announced an expanded kindergarten reform with the introduction of “free

kinder” and up to 30 hours a week of “pre-rep” for four year olds. The improved service was expected to give about 28,000 Victorians the ability to return to work if they wanted.

The reform, promoted as being the largest of its kind in the state’s history, redesigned the delivery of kindergarten programs to allow all Victorian children access to two years of kindergarten before formal schooling. Pre-prep would be introduced over the next decade.

Holland said there were 70 services providing paid for kindergarten programs across the peninsula, with early childhood education and kindergarten being the responsibility of the state government through the Department of Education.

Of these 70 services, 27 sessional kindergartens were based in shireowned buildings. One centre was located on a primary school site and leased by the shire from the state government.

The 28 services had volunteer parent management committees, or an early years manager and the buildings were maintained by the shire.

In a news release that quoted the mayor, the shire said it was under no obligation to provide kindergarten infrastructure but had historically worked in partnership with the state

government, early years managers and the individual management committees.

Over the past decade it had “invested” $7.2 million on its kindergarten buildings, but reforms were expected to put pressure on local governments.

Of the 28 shire-owned or maintained centres providing kindergarten programs, 25 were likely to need to change the way they operated or needed more money to pay for infrastructure. While some centres could be extended, many did not have enough space for and extra room and may have to be relocated.

These major upgrades were estimated to cost close to $53.6 million for “traditional builds”.

Holland said the shire had an annual capital works budget of $50 million and could not pay for the extensions.

The state government had promised $1.8 billion towards the rollout of the reform but this would not fully cover costs.

“We are in the process of working with the state government to determine what solutions and options are available, including progressing those projects and grant applications that were already underway prior to the recent announcements,” Holland said.

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Fire training: New recruits have undergone firefighting training with Mount Eliza and Frankston fire brigades. Picture: Supplied

Don’t take our word for it, come find out for yourself. We invite you to our open day on Saturday 26 August at Atticus Regional Medicentre, Hastings. There will be a free sausage sizzle and the opportunity to meet our home care managers, Hilde and Ingrid.

This event marks the opening of our home care office, which, in keeping with our passion for integrating healthcare with home care, is located right in the centre of our medical clinic at Hastings.

Remember to bring all your questions about home care! We look forward to seeing you there.

The mission –to be there for older persons

As a doctor, over the years, it’s been important for me to stay in touch with older patients throughout the journey of their life. This also includes, at times, when they couldn’t come to see me in the clinic so easily.

That’s why we launched Mark & Sylvie’s Home Care. By integrating healthcare with home care, we are now able to help as a complete team of doctors, nurses, home care managers and carers, to reach out to older persons when and where they need us, including in their own homes.

Our defining mission is to help older persons live independently and well at home for as long as possible.

Dr Floyd Gomes Managing Director Atticus Health

At Mark & Sylvie’s, we bring health to home care.

Deposit refunds a waste game-changer

MORNINGTON Peninsula Waste Wise says the container deposit scheme to be introduced in November will be a game-changer in terms of reducing recyclable waste on the peninsula.

Victoria's container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, is expected to reduce the amount of recyclable litter that ends up on the streets and beaches.

The scheme will reward Victorians with a 10-cent refund for every returned eligible can, carton and bottle.

The scheme also provides charities, community groups, environmental organisations, sports groups and educational organisations with ways to raise money.

Co-founder of Mornington Peninsula Waste Wise and national Boomerang Alliance spokesperson, Birte Moliere, said data from other states and overseas shows that container deposit schemes (also known as Cash for Cans) can work. She said they “slash litter rates and keep highly valuable materials out of landfill”.

"The Boomerang Alliance has been advocating for such a scheme to launch in Victoria for many years and we are thrilled to finally see this being rolled out. It is well overdue. The key will be to make our collection points highly accessible to our local community,” she said.

"Alongside our community, we have a vision for a litter-free Australia. Our container deposit scheme will play a massive role in turning the

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tide on litter and plastic pollution.

"Important benefits of the scheme also include green jobs and opportunities for community based fundraising.

"Whether you are a local club, business, community group, school or individual - I encourage everyone to get behind it. Let's get these resources off our beaches, out of our waterways

and divert them from landfill.” Peninsula businesses are being invited to be part of the container deposit scheme that aims to reduce litter and increase recycling.

Return-It, part of the Re.Group business, is one of the scheme’s three network operators and is inviting interested parties to either host a reverse

vending machine in their car park (about four parking bays) or install a small format refund point in the form of a small reverse vending machine or over the counter solution.

As a network operator, Return-It is wanting to establish more than 190 container refund points across 18 municipalities, including Frankston and the peninsula.

There will be 600 refund points across the state.

Customers can choose to receive a 10-cent refund for every eligible container or donate to a participating charity, community, environmental, educational or sports group.

Deposits will be available for plastic soft drink bottles, glass beer bottles, canned soft drinks and alcohol and small fruit juice cartons.

Drinks exempt from the scheme include milk other than flavoured milk; cordial; concentrated fruit or vegetable juice (or a mixture of both concentrated fruit and vegetable juices) intended to be diluted before consumption; and registered health tonics.

In 2019, Victorian beach patrol groups collected 21,014 kilograms of litter and 39,839 drink containers.

WWF estimates that it takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to break down if not recycled.

For a list of eligible drink containers go to legislation.vic.gov.au and search for container-deposit-scheme

For more information about being a partner in the Return-It scheme, contact Jess Rice at Jessica.rice@ returnit.com.au

Cleaning up the bay trail

SEVEN-year-old Jett Waterworth, of Mornington, and his grandparents Mark and Christine Challis have been using a “pick up stick” to collect litter from the clifftop trail off the Esplanade between Strachans Road and the Dava Hotel.

“The stick is hygienic and allows us to reach into hard to get places along the trail. We easily half-filled this bag today with litter to protect our environment including the sea,” Chris Challis said.

Tissues were the most common type of litter they had found along the nearly two kilometres of track.

More than a mind for mathematics.

Liz Bell

liz@mpnews.com.au

WASTE Wise: Mornington co-founder Birte Moliere says the container deposit scheme should make a huge difference to the amount of recyclable waste that ends up polluting the environment.

walks the litter talk, picking up beach rubbish with sons Max and Henri.

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DROMANA Men’s Shed members who recently completed a community project for the Dromana Fire Brigade include, from left, Denis McKeegan, Mark Hilton, Neil Wakefield-Payne, David Wearne and Graeme Morris. Picture: Supplied

THE Australian Men's Shed Association is celebrating 30 years of men’s sheds in Australia, and the Safety Beach Dromana Men's Shed is hosting “the shedder’s big breakfast” on Wednesday 23 August from 8am to midday.

The men’s shed hosted successful pre-COVID big breakfasts in 2018 and 2019.

Secretary Denis McKeegan said it had been “quite a task” to organise and coordinate trade and general

interest displays, musical entertainment, with a side-serving of health information.

He said those attending the breakfast should take gold coins to exchange for an egg and bacon roll and barista coffee with a barbecue to follow.

With just one week to go there were 25 spaces booked with a variety of different displays associated with men’s sheds. There will be special interest speakers and a guest speaker.

Organisers are hoping to attract

about 200 shedders and members of the public.

McKeegan said the main priority of a men’s shed was to provide a range of activities, programs and services, involving community projects that focussed on men’s health and wellbeing, comradeship and support.

The breakfast will be at the Dromana Men’s Shed, 75 Pier Street, Dromana. Details email: secretary@ sbdmensshed.com

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Flinders keeps its spot in paid parking trial

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

A MAJORITY of Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have emphatically shown that they want car parking near Flinders pier to be part of a paid parking trial.

A move by Cr David Gill to have Flinders removed from this summer’s trial was defeated by a vote of seven to two at last week’s public meeting (8 August).

Cr Antonella Celi was Gill’s sole supporter. Councillors against excluding Flinders from the trial were Despi O'Connor, Anthony Marsh, Lisa Dixon, Susan Bissinger, Debra Mar, Simon Brooks and the mayor Steve Holland.

Parking at Flinders, Schnapper Point, Mornington, and Sunnyside beach, Mount Eliza will cost $6.20 an hour under the trial, except for those displaying ePermits issued by the shire.

After the meeting Gill said he was disappointed with the outcome as there had been “overwhelming rejection” of the paid parking scheme by the Flinders community (“Call to ditch paid parking at Flinders pier” The News 13/7/23).

He believed the trial was “entirely about revenue, as foreshore locations are not about turnover of parking spaces because most people decide to spend a half day or a day at the beach”.

“We should have trialled main tourist locations, not small areas like Flinders pier just because they are easy to monitor,” Gill said.

“We will have no knowledge of whether it will be financially viable on large stretches of coastline and will be risking $1 million [the estimated cost of the trail] on the small pilots.”

Marcus Harris, the shire’s major projects coordination team leader, in a report on the meeting agenda said further investigating the trial scheme would have “serious implications on the ability to meet the timeframe” for the planned summer trial. He said the three parking areas chosen for the trail “ranked highest” in the selection criteria.

“The simple configuration of how cars enter and exit at Sunnyside and Flinders pier provides the best environment to trial vehicle identification (VID) camera technology and software, while Schnapper Point also allows the testing of a broader range of business rules and impacts in a more complex situation,” Harris said.

He said Flinders and Sunnyside had a similar number of car parking spaces and Flinders was “also seen as an ideal pilot site given its separation from the main commercial area and provides an opportunity to test if visitor paid parking in smaller car parks will generate revenue”.

“More importantly, it will be vital in helping council determine the viability of visitor paid parking within foreshore car parks on the Western Port side of the peninsula.”

Shire officers were “finalising the rules … to minimise the impact on local businesses”.

“The introduction of these new site-specific business rules … will alleviate many of the concerns for businesses at Flinders” that needed to park large vehicles near the pier.

Harris said the trial was “not solely about revenue” and “aims to improve turnover, trial new technology and test business rules” before deciding if paid parking should be introduced throughout the shire.

Character study of actor tops the poll

CARRUM Downs artist Jaq Grantford’s portrait of a actor Noni Hazlehurst has won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Archibald Prize.

The win marked Grantford’s first time as an Archibald Prize finalist and her work will be on display with 56 other portraits at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 15 September to 5 November.

Events being held at the gallery to align with the Archibald Prize:

n Oil painting portraiture masterclasses with Packing Room Prize 2023 winning artist Andrea Huelin or People’s Choice Award winner Jaq Grantford.

n A two-course lunch at Montalto, Red Hill South, featuring a conversation Jaq Grantford and Noni Hazlehurst who joins via zoom.

n Conversation at MPRG with People’s Choice winning artist Julia Gutman and MPRG director

Danny Lacy (food and wine will be served).

n Friday Unwinds – a Friday night pass to admire the Archibald Prize artworks after dark with wine and cheese plus talks with artists Jill Ansell and Jaq Grantford.

n A September school Holiday program for little art ones which includes a kids portraiture workshop with Packing Room Prize 2023 winning artist Andrea Huelin and Alanah Brand.

n Artist talks, workshops, artist and sitter conversations and gallery tours.

The gallery’s cafe partner Commonfolk will serve coffee and “seasonal tucker”.

The Archibald Prize 2023 will be on display at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington from 15 September to 5 November.

Bookings: mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

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Window scene: Artist Jaq Grantford and her picture Through the Window, a reflective view of actor Noni Hazelhurst. Picture: Art Gallery of New South Wales

Helping homeless

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“The net increase is unknown because more properties are removed from the list every day, even without the removals it would take 118 years to house the people on the waiting list,” Maxwell said.

He said a 16 per cent increase in rents over the past year on top of a 31 per cent increase the previous year had increased rental stress.

“We can’t fix this alone. So where is the fair and equitable investment from the Victorian government for the Mornington Peninsula,” he said.

Maxwell said welfare services a minimum of $100 million of the government’s Big Build program committed to the peninsula.

“Urgent investment” was needed to meet increasing demands for crisis accommodation, social and affordable housing and homelessness support services.

“We are all united in our belief that something has to be done about homelessness, you have seen it firsthand and understand just how devastating it is on an individual level.

“We need some help to get the message out, so I hope something is possible.”

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CEO of Southern Peninsula Community Support Jeremy Maxwell, top, speaks at a rally following a street walk at Rosebud to end homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula. Pictures: Yanni

Poignant poem’s wish for a home

MICHAEL Praze was so affected by a television program about homeless people that he wrote a poem that he hopes is a sensitive and accurate reflection of their plight.

He said the current affairs-style news report “focussed on homelessness and I was very moved by it and felt a need to express how I thought about it without having had any first-hand knowledge”.

“I cannot really imagine what sort of courage and resilience it requires to live life without a home and the many aspects of life that are not available to people with no secure base.”

Praze, who lives at the Village Glen retirement village, Capel Sound, read his poem at the annual poetry morning held by the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery's friends group. The group raises money for the gallery to buy art works to add to its permanent collection.

Homeless

No hope, insecure, all alone, Any night of any year

One hundred thousand have no home. Streets stained dark with clouds of fear.

I’m here, alone, unwashed and thin Scrounging scraps from the garbage bin. No soft place to lay my head, A box my pillow, the ground my bed.

Wind and cold here with me lie, No warm coat or scarf to tie, Damp seeps through to shivering skin, Perhaps there’s room in that charity bin.

A wandering soul who has no rights, Slinking, shrinking from the city lights. No promise here, no friend nor foe, A vacant life, no place to go.

The group’s president Sandra Oluich said Praze’s “extremely powerful piece” was one of the works by seven poet’s presented on Monday 31 July.

Praze, who enjoys cycling, golf, reading and photography, came to Australia from England in 1963 and has lived on the Mornington Peninsula since 2000.

Oluich said he was an active member of the Anglican Parish of Sorrento/Rye and coordinator of the parish meditation group.

“His poetry focuses largely on his spiritual journey … and he has only written a few poems and lacks the drive to work at the task proactively and believes his work is not to be compared with the many wonderful poems he sees written by more gifted and creative people,” she said.

Oluich said Praze had “drawn great encouragement from having the moving and poignant”

How I long for home and care, Someone to touch, to be just there. Brazenly I talk to you, Can you spare a cent or two?

I ache inside for just a crumb, Dream of warmth, yes - a tot of rum. What sin is mine I live like this? Take me home, leave death’s kiss.

My purpose gone I live in vain

Life sliding slowly down the drain. Who gives a care where I go? There is no up, just below.

Condemned it seems to the catacombs, Entrapped, lost, struggling to be free.

I’ve heard His house has many rooms. Please find a corner just for me!

Michael Paze

Sizzle to help homeless

A SAUSAGE sizzle on Saturday 5 August raised more than $1000 for Western Port Support Centre’s work with homeless people.

The barbecue was run by volunteers from St Mark’s Church, Balnarring, and Balnarring Lions Club. The food was supplied by the Bendigo Bank.

“We handed out literature about

Changes at the top for community bank

WITH the retirement of Gary Sanford as Branch Manager, Community Bank Mt Martha on 30 June 2023, Stacey Wakeman began her appointment as the Branch Manager on 1 July 2023.

Gary began his employment on 1 January 2020 when Kerry Debernardi retired after just over three years as Branch Manager. Since taking over Gary has steered the Branch to just over $230 million in footings (deposits and loans) and seen the community funding increase to over $357,000 in the 2023 financial year. The bank are keen to add to the $950,000 already returned to the local community by way of grants, sponsorship and donations.

Stacey commenced her career at Community Bank Mt Martha on 5 October 2015 as a Customer Relationship Officer. This was approx. a year before Kerry Debernardi came to the branch as its Branch Manager. Stacey progressed to a Customer Relationship Manager very quickly and in 2022 was appointed Assistant Manager as part of her development to becoming the successor to Gary.

Co-incidentally in May this year Kerry Debernardi accepted an offer to come back as a Home Loan Lending specialist on a nine-month contract until 31 January 2024 helping cover a maternity leave for Amanda Davidson who has just had her second child in June 2023.

Although Gary has retired as Branch Manager, he remains with Community Bank Mt Martha as a Community Liaison Officer with all the same contact details he previously had.

With Stacey, Kerry and Gary all part of the

Mansion’s fittings help to charity

MORNINGTON Community Support Centre has received $55,000 following an auction of items from the former Melbourne Business School site, Moondah, in Mount Eliza. The business school was bought by Ryman Healthcare in 2016, and earlier this year the company won approval to build a retirement village and aged care centre on the Kunyung Road site.

The Mornington and Mount Eliza Rotary clubs ran the auction of furniture, appliances, office supplies, antiques and artwork with proceeds being donated to the support centre.

“We were very grateful to be able to benefit from both the outcome of the funds raised and the partnership opportunities it opened,” support centre CEO Ben Smith said.

“Our friends at Mount Eliza and Mornington Rotary clubs were instrumental in providing the people power and organisation on the ground.

“This is further testament to the community’s support for the work done by the Mornington Community Support Centre.

“Ryman’s generosity is a clear indicator of the company’s willingness to be a part of the community, not simply another development.”

homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula which was well received by many people who stopped to talk about the issue,” Cr David Gill said. He said people had offered to rent out rooms to help the peninsula’s 1000 “rough sleepers” who received no state government help “even though the housing crisis is their governmental responsibility”.

The support centre, a registered charity, provides material aid and support services to people experiencing personal and financial difficulties in the Mornington area.

Ryman’s senior development manager Penny Honey said the company had worked for two years to organise the Moondah auction to ensure all proceeds would benefit the community.

management team the finances and community engagement for the local area are in very good hands. Gary and Kerry have both commented how Stacey now has two experienced bank managers reporting to her with over 90-years’ experience between them. With both eager to assist Stacey in her new role as Community Bank Mt Martha Branch Manager.

Comfort food: Mornington Peninsula Shire counvillor David Gill and Balnarring Lions Club member Tim Jolly at the sausage sizzle to raise money to help homeless people. Picture: Supplied

Kerry Debernardi and Stacey Wakeman

Thieves raid 8 village businesses

THIEVES smashed their way into eight businesses in Mount Eliza Village early last Thursday morning, walking out with cash registers in full view of passersby.

Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation

Unit detectives are investigating the burglaries, which occurred around 5.30am in Mount Eliza Way and at the strip of shops behind Safeway in Canadian Bay Road.

Witnesses said the two male offenders seemed confident and cocky, with one exiting a Mount Eliza Way shop with a cash register in his arms, allegedly nodding to and greeting a stunned passerby.

Business owner Sam Grove, whose Mount Eliza Way barber shop was targeted, said the attitude of the offenders was disturbing.

“They just didn’t seem to care who saw them, they were in and out so quickly and knew what they were after,” he said.

He said the thefts had hit businesses hard, with all experiencing a slow recovery from the COVID lockdowns.

Groves said more needed to be done to prevent this type of attack on hard working businesses, as they seemed to be happening more often.

“It’s not just Mount Eliza, it’s everywhere, I’m not sure what can be done, but maybe more police patrols, maybe better surveillance and I think the cameras need to be upgraded.”

It is believed it is the second time in weeks that businesses in Mount Eliza have been hit.

Jody Abel, of Herbacious Flowers, was alerted to the intruders by her security system, but the offenders were gone before anyone could get there.

“Police were around the corner but these guys were so quick, they knew what to get and were out in minutes,” she said.

No one was inside the businesses at the time of the incidents.

The men were reportedly driving a black

Commodore without number plates.

It is believed several tradesman’s utilities were targeted on the same morning, although it is not clear if the thefts are linked.

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

Motorcyclist dies

A MOTORCYCLIST died after being hit by two vehicles in Mornington at about 9pm on Friday 11 August.

Police are investigating the incident, which occurred when the motorcyclist and a car collided on Wilsons Road, at the intersection of Orchid

Island patrol

NEWLY appointed Hastings uniform station commanders Adam Ferguson and Antony Maxwell visited French Island with Acting Sergeant Jack Henderson on Thursday 10 August to meet members of the French Island CFA and French Island Community Association.

Avenue.

It is believed another vehicle then crashed into the rider who was lying on the road with critical injuries.

Emergency services worked on the male rider, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The female driver of the first car and the male driver of the second car both stopped.

Police are working to establish the circumstances of the collision and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has vision or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional lives lost tally go to police.vic.gov.au/road-safety-0

The visit enabled the two new senior sergeants to meet community leaders and acknowledge the work they do to look after the island and its residents.

After lunch, the police toured the island and met other community members.

Car into house

A HOUSE on High Street Hastings was damaged after a vehicle ploughed through the front fence and hit the building on Saturday 12 August.

Two Hastings CFA units responded to the incident, which happened about 4.30pm. Ambulance Victoria and police were called to the scene where the driver was treated for minor injuries.

Island bound: Senior Sergeant Antony Maxwell and Acting Sergeant Jack Henderson aboard the barge to French Island. Picture: Supplied

Break-in: Kylie Harris, manager at The Male Room barber shop, one of the Mount Eliza businesses hit by thieves.

Picture: Gary Sissons

JACQUIE Beddows among her artworks being exhibited at Mornington’s Oak Hill Gallery. Picture: Supplied

Artist’s brush strokes with positivity

JACQUIE Beddows says her art has been a defining way to move forward in a positive direction.

“It has enabled me to reconnect with my local community through setting up and facilitating Art for Wellness – a supportive and inclusive group for people suffering from communication issues due to stroke, Parkinson’s, acquired brain injury or Alzheimer’s,” she said.

The Mornington Peninsula resident lives with significant brain injury due to an aneurysm, stroke and brain surgery.

“I had to give up a career I really loved as a support worker with new mothers and pre-school

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The World Health Organisation defines rehabilitation as “a set of interventions designed to optimise functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions (not just after an acute event) in interaction with their environment.”

Rehabilitation helps people to maximise their independence, relationships, and quality of life. It gives people opportunities to retain or regain skills and activities they may have lost or be at risk of losing. Rehabilitation includes supporting people to develop alternate strategies and supporting care partners.

children. I’ve tried to not let these huge life challenges affect the person I am,” Beddows said.

She had not picked up a brush to do her own painting since leaving school.

“In 2012, having just spent six months in hospital I went away for a weekend with my son to a friend’s house in the Otway Ranges,” she said.

“There was no phone or television reception, so we just painted on canvases for the weekend. It was here I did my first painting for 50 years and I still have it as a reminder.”

Beddows’ solo Movement and Memory exhibition is at Oak Hill Gallery, Mornington.

“This exhibition is an exploration of the vari-

ety of techniques I’ve accumulated during my time as an artist. It reflects my journey back to health, acceptance and overcoming challenges,” she said.

Fellow artists Barbara Forbes, Susanna Sandler-Mead, Jonathan Tromane, Jo Burke and Lynn Mather also have pieces in other exhibitions at Oak Hill.

Oak Hill Gallery, 100 Mornington Tyabb Road, Mornington, is run by a non-profit cooperative with a focus on providing accessible art spaces for all.

For more information, visit oakhillgallery.com/ or phone 5973 4299. Liz Bell

Why is this program needed?

Dementia is a significant and growing health and aged care issue in Australia that has a substantial impact on the health and quality of life of people with the condition, as well as their family and friends. As the condition progresses, the functional ability of an individual with dementia declines, eventually resulting in the reliance on care providers for all aspects of daily living.

What support will the program provide?

The Dementia Rehabilitation Program runs over 12 weeks and offers personalised care, evidence based interventions, and a collaborative approach led by a team of allied health professionals.

The program aims to empower individuals with reablement and engagement activities whilst supporting their families and care partners with education about living with dementia.

How to make a referral

The program is now open for referrals, with the first intake commencing in July 2023. All referrals, including self-referrals are accepted. People aged 65+ years old living with dementia in the Mornington Peninsula Shire and City of Casey are eligible for the Dementia Rehabilitation Program.

To find out more, or make a referral, visit Encara's website - www.encara.com.au or give our team a call on 1300 761 965. If you have an enquiry about the program please email dementia@encara.com.au.

Crafty women of Hastings

DESPITE the temporary closure of Hastings Senior Citizens base in Herring Street, members of the women’s craft group have maintained their output at Hastings Hub, in Frankston Flinders Road, Hastings (next to Kings Creek Hotel), meeting from 1pm to 3.30pm on Mondays.

Members Fay Preston and Thelma Gardner, pictured right, have been knitting for the community. Preston makes children’s jumpers which are donates to Good Shepherd and Gardner makes beanies for the Seamans Mission.

Other members of the craft group are crocheting baby shawls, embroidering serviettes and knitting for family members.

New members are welcome. Hastings Seniors membership is $5 a year. Call the president Val Morton on 0418 600 464 or 5979 8776.

Biosphere forum

A FORUM on the challenges and opportunities of Western Port will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 31 August at the Sanctuary Inn On Westernport, Hastings.

Run by the Western Port Biosphere Foundation and Melbourne Water, the forum “is designed to connect Western Port stakeholders and community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities of our unique region”.

It is the first forum held by the two organisations since the COVID-19 pandemic ended similar regular faceto-face meetings.

Title All things Western Port, the

dates and reports on the progress of environmental work taking place within Victoria’s only UNESCO listed Biosphere.

Registrations must be made by Thursday 24 August for the forum, which will include a vegetarian lunch (other dietary needs can be emailed to gso@biosphere.org.au).

Register at: eventbrite.com.au/e/ all-things-western-port-communityforum-tickets-691429011787?aff=od

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Legacy remembered

A MEMORIAL service for Sister Carmel McFaull, RHS, OAM will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 29 August at Rosebud Funerals, 123 Jetty Road, Rosebud.

Sister Carmel died in 2020 but a fitting tribute was unable to be held

Lions’ new leader

DAVID Lewis, above, took over the reins as president of Mornington Lions Club from Aileen Shaw at the club’s 56th annual changeover dinner on 7 July.

Support for mental health

MICK Simmons and Jessica Carter are holding a dinner and silent auction to raise $25,000 for the Mental Health Safety Net.

The charity provides suicide prevention education across the Mornington Peninsula, empowering students to support anyone struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of suicide.

Carter, who runs a marketing business, said one of the group’s proven training programs, safeTALK, was designed to “prepare anyone over the age of 15 to be a suicide-alert helper”.

pandemic.

“Many people on the southern peninsula have had associations with Sister Carmel and her team of volunteer drivers, who have taken countless patients to cancer appointment and treatments for 37 years now,” Jan Harris of the Southern Peninsula Cancer Transport Group said. “She has passed on, but her legacy remains as strong as ever.

“We wish to remember her legacy and show our gratitude for her wonderful contributions to the community.

“Now the covid pandemic is abating, we are wanting to honour her in this service.”

Rosebud Funerals and caterers Pier Street Cafe, Dromana, have donated their involvement.

RSVP by 21 August to: janmccrae@ gmail.com or call 0404 132 492.

During the year of his presidency Lewis and the club will continue being actively involved with supporting breakfast clubs for primary and secondary students and contributing towards students being able to participate in annual camps and other areas where help is needed.

The club will also continue helping The Bays Hospital’s comprehensive cancer centre buy infusion units and chairs and supporting Mornington Community Support Centre.

The club’s major fundraiser, the annual charity book fair, will be held next April at The Studio in Wilsons Road, Mornington. Anyone who wants to join the Lions club or attend a meeting call the president David Lewis on 0492 972 997.

The Lions club is selling Christmas cakes and puddings ($20 for a 1.5kg cake; $16 1kg; $16 900g pudding) call 0419 299 196.

“The training enables individuals to recognise the signs of someone in distress and provide crucial support, connecting them with life-saving intervention resources,” she said.

“Looking back, having a program like safeTALK during my teenage years would have been extremely beneficial. My younger self had to navigate through challenges without much guidance, so my deepest wish is to empower our community with the knowledge and resources I never had, ensuring everyone receives the support they need to thrive.”

Buying tickets for dinner or contributing items for the night’s silent auction would support Mental Health Safety Net.

The Charity Gala and Silent Auction will be held 6.30pm to 11.30pm on Friday 15 September at Mornington Golf Club. Details: mentalhealthsafetynet.com.au

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY GOGGLEBOX AUSTRALIA

TEN, 8.30pm

The saying goes that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it; it’s an adage that rings true for this long-running reality TV series, coming back an impressive 18th season. Tonight, the TV-loving subjects return, along with grandparents Keith and Lee (pictured), the Dalton family and Greek best mates Anastasia and Faye, all of whom have been with the show since its beginning. Tune in for an insight into the past week’s top TV shows as the couch-dwelling stars watch them all.

FRIDAY

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

After a winter hibernation, this inspirational and homely series returns with a new season and a fresh bunch of gardening projects and stories. Spring might be just about to reveal its sunny face, but tonight it’s all about embracing the winter chill. Millie Ross (pictured) builds a heated seed-raising bay and finishes some transition-season jobs before the warmer weather arrives, while Hannah Moloney demonstrates how to train kale trees.

SUNDAY RESTORATION AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

In tonight’s penultimate episode of this very watchable fifth season, a sweet, old home is in for a shock: couple Rosemary and Rafaele transport their newly acquired Queenslander 800km to an eco village on NSW’s Central Coast. What follows is a complex process to convert the old shack into an energy efficient home for the future that adheres to the village’s strict environmental rules. Question marks hang in the air as sympathetic host Anthony Burke (pictured) follows the optimistic project.

MONDAY THE TRAITORS

TEN, 7.30pm

Handsome Doctor Doctor star Rodger Corser hams it up nicely in his role as host of this atmospheric, castle-set reality competition, which is rich in deceit, lies and a $250,000 prize. Taking its cues from murder mystery parties and games such as Mafia, it’s based on the Dutch

Thursday, August 17

• Henau • Paul Taylor

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. A look at the fight for women’s rights in Iran.

8.30 Extraordinary Escapes: Judi Love. (PG) Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

10.05 Art Works. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R)

7.30. (R)

The Drum. (R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Sicily. (Final, M) Stanley Tucci explores Sicily.

9.20 Kin. (Madlsv) The Kinsellas are blacklisted.

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Malv)

Outlander. (Mas, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mackenzie sees red over Justin’s bad news.

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

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the case of pensioner Peter McMahon.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Pacific Plunge. (PGal, R) 12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGadl, R) A look at police random breath-test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Catriona fears a tradie might lose his sight after a workplace accident.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A man comes in with a dislocated shoulder.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R)

11.30 Nine News Late.

12.00 The First 48. (Ma, R) 12.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Graeme Hall helps with a noisy dog.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

CBS Mornings.

Rodger Corser hosts The Traitors

Eyewear as individual as you are Now Stocking

• Maui Jim • Sabine Be

Please note: Due to major storm damage of our building we have temporarily moved to shop 7/68 Barkly Street, Mornington

Friday, August 18

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return)

Josh Byrne visits a leafy loft.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) DI Neville Parker and the team investigate the murder of the owner of a hairdressing salon.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a wealthy farmer is mauled to death by a wild boar, the investigation leads to a restaurant.

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

11.15 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Potomac. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Nefertiti, The Beauty Becomes Queen. (M) Takes a look at Nefertiti.

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps: World’s Richest City. (PGal, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (Mav)

11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R) 1.35 Beforeigners. (MA15+dlv, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, August 19

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R)

Presented by Annabel Crabb.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) A man is murdered and a painting is stolen at one of Cambridge’s most prestigious universities.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) DCI Stanhope and Sergeant Ashworth investigate a fatal stabbing outside a busy Newcastle nightclub.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) There is chaos at the bungalow.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Peru. (PGa) Nick Knowles heads to Peru.

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Bavaria. (PGa, R) Chronicles a Bavarian train journey.

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 1.00

The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 3.00 UFOs. (PGas, R)

4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Jess Mauboy.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions.

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

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

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) Monica seeks help after a bombing.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) A crafty orangutan puts keepers to the test.

8.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman faces opposition from her future mother-in-law who is determined to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda.

10.30 MOVIE: The Vow. (2012, PGalns, R)

12.25 MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+alv,

R) Sean Penn, Ally Sheedy, Esai Morales.

2.20 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.45 Garden Gurus

Moments. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

(R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 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 compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined by actors Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie and Suranne Jones.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. St Kilda v Geelong. From Marvel Stadium, 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.

12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) Artists complete art projects to encourage kids of all ages to get creative.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.00 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) Benicio Del Toro.

12.20 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.10 Straight Forward. (MA15+lv, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30

Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

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

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Wog Boy 2: The Kings Of Mykonos. (2010, Mls, R) An Australian man of Greek descent inherits a beach on the island of Mykonos from his uncle. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Alex Dimitriades.

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

France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Hands. (PG, R)

Helping

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening

Australia. (R) 2.30 Grantchester. (PG, R) 3.15

Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Angels, Demons And Money.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: Dorothy. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals) Frances deals with the fallout of her actions.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

11.15 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

11.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. 10.05

The Bee Whisperer. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel

Quest. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Australian ProMX Championship. Round 8.

3.00 WorldWatch. 4.00 Athletics. World

Championships. Day 1. Highlights. 5.00

Sunset Stories. 5.10 Going Places. (R) 5.40

Secret Nazi Bases. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Martyr. (M) A look at public executions in the Colosseum.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Fall Of A Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Archaeologists explore the role exploitation had on the people of the Amazon.

10.10 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R) Part 3 of 3.

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency: Because The Night... (Ma, R)

1.50 American Insurrection. (Mav, R)

3.20 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 10.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

11.30 FIFA Women’s World Cup Highlights.

12.00 Football. VFL. Round 22. Richmond v North Melbourne. From the Swinburne Centre, Melbourne. 2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 23. Melbourne v Hawthorn. From the MCG.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Final.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven

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Wellness. 1.00 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

2.30

NITV (34)

3.30 Murri v Koori Interstate Challenge. Women’s. Brisbane Natives v Dunghutti Connxions. Replay. 5.00 Froth. 5.30 Still Frothin’.

6.00 Going Native. 6.30 News. 6.40 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.40 Inside Central Station. 8.40 MOVIE: James And Isey. (2021, M) 10.15 Late Programs.

Monday, August 21

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Final, PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy

events.

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: John Friedrich – The Great Imposter. (Ma, R)

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R) 12.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

1.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 2.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

9GEM (92)

6am Morning Programs.

Noon Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership.

Round 5. Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos.

1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership.

Round 5. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 3.30

Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 Customs. 6.30

M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Battle Of Britain. (1969, PG)

11.15 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 The Bradshaw Bunch. 4.00

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Celebrities, including Denise Scott, Mark Wales and Mark Philippoussis, search for a pet pooch.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) A teenager shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl seeking the team’s protection from the men who shot his father. Nina comes to Scola with a proposal that he’s hesitant to accept.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

(Final, PG) Tania

Bale heads to Papua New Guinea.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals, R) 11.55 The Cult Of The Family. (Final, Ma, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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

Tenable. (R)

8.05 Great British Railway Journeys: Newmarket To Walsingham. (R)

8.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Part 3 of 5.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency:

Til’ We Meet Again. (M)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv) 12.00 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Bailey search for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A billionaire’s daughter goes missing.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Final, Mav)

12.45 The Village. (Mas, 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 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) Police launch two large-scale searches.

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

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Mr Mayor. (PGs)

11.35 Family Law. (Ma, R) 12.25 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

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 To Be Advised.

Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team searches for a copycat killer. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Tuesday, August 22

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Dun Laoghaire To Rosslare.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. A look at Japan’s pro-North Korean community.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malv) 12.25 Bloodlands. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R) 4.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Mamv) Pete discovers an emergency intervention he

9.40

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

9.40

(Mv, R) When FBI Special Agent Alden Parker is framed for murder, the NCIS team investigate.

NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

(R)

Wednesday, August 23

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Mother And Son. (Premiere, Mdl)

A man moves back in with his mother.

9.05 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv) Gert and Marigold answer for their crimes.

9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.00 QI. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Magda’s Big National Health Check.

(PG, R) 12.05 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.00

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: The Senses. (PG) Dr Michael Mosley focuses on the senses.

8.30 Building The Snowy: The Idea. Part 1 of 3. Documents the story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation project.

9.30 Wolf. (Malsv) DI Caffery accepts the walking man’s mission.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Dark Woods. (Mav)

11.55 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Malsv) Part 1 of 4. Three years after the murder of her daughter, a woman is still held hostage to her grief.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Rose West And Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story. (MA15+av, R)

12.45 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. Simon takes a tour of a sleek renovation for a new client from overseas.

D’Leanne pitches for a new listing.

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

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav)

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by becoming wait staff at a fancy restaurant.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv)

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Athletics. World C’ships. H’lights. 11.00 Shortland St. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.35 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 2.05

Ice Cowboys. 2.55 WorldWatch. 5.00 Jeopardy!

5.50 News. 5.55 Athletics. World Championships. Day 5. Morning session. 9.35 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. 11.25

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

SPONSORED BY: Love and Support

third Wednesday - 7pm room 65. Contact: Jon Fly 0490 939 442 / jfly3934@gmail.com.

Mornington Environment Association

Local

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat

Mornington Community House Tues 11am

Dava Hotel Mon and Tues 11am

Dreamer Cafe Thurs 11am

Commonfolk Cafe Weds 11am

Pantry House Friday 10am

Schnitz Saturday 1.30pm

Mornington Yacht Club Friday 4pm

For further info contact Gaynor 0447 260 041

Konnexions free drop in cafe

Sunday mornings 9-11am. The Cottage Mount Martha House. We offer real conversation and a space for deep connection. You never know what’s on offer, there may be a pancake or a bun.

All welcome. Chris 0400 614 065.

Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House

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

Mount Eliza 55+ Club

Come along to Table Tennis every Monday 9am to 12 and every Thursday 1:30pm to 3:30. 55+ Membership is only $10/year. Visit our Web Sitehttps://mteliza55plusclub.org.au/ to see the full list of activities we offer.

Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Join us for a talk by international lecturer in West European Art and Culture, Nirvana Rommel, entitled “Venice, Warts and All”. Nirvana will explore the connection between the political, social and economic history of this famous city and its arts. Friday 25 August at Balcombe Grammar School, 389 Nepean Hwy, Mount Martha 5.30 -7.00pm. Cost $30 including refreshments. Bookings essential at adfasmp@gmail. com or on 0412437246.

Come and experience the amazing transformative power of singing together with the ‘With One Voice’ choir program. Community singing is about getting people of all abilities together to experience and enjoy the health benefits of singing. Mondays from 5.30 - 6.45pm at the Benton Square Community Centre. Further information: Judy on 0474 129 528.

Family History Month

Are you curious about your ancestors? During August, to celebrate Family History month, Mornington Peninsula Family History Society is welcoming visitors free of charge to our resource centre located within Frankston South Community Centre. Phone 9783 7058

Seaside Community Orchestra

Musicians Wanted! Our friendly and fun community orchestra for beginner and rusty adult musicians is starting soon. We will be rehearsing every Tuesday fortnight at the Red Brick Hall in Moorooduc. Further info seasidecommunityorchestra@gmail.com.

Mount Eliza 55+ Club

A friendly community group providing a range of low cost activities to get you moving. To see the activities we offer, have a look at our FB Page – Mount Eliza Fifty Five Plus Club or visit www.mteliza55plusclub.org.au.

Repower Mount Martha

We are working to reduce carbon emissions in our community and would love any residents to join us!

Bi-monthly meetings at Mount Martha House on the

2nd Thurs of the month at 7pm - Mornington Community Centre, Currawong St, Mornington. Help support our aim to protect the environment. For more info contact Margaret: 0414 641 999 or Ann: 0425 795 237 or morningtonea@gmail.com or visit www. morningtonenviro.org.au.

Combined Mornington Probus Club meets at the Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive, Mornington on the first Tuesday of the month at 9.30am for a 10.00am start, except for January. Interesting speakers and outings. Call 0491 634 456 for further information.

Bentons Square Community Centre (BSCC)

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

U3A Mornington

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

Join the fun!

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

au/volunteer

Sahaja Yoga

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

Community Productive Garden

Eager helpers are sought for a community fruit and vegetable garden being developed at Mt Martha Uniting Church within our Peace Trail. Enquiries warmly welcomed to Janet on 0439 742 710.

Community Badminton

A fun night of social badminton/table tennis is open to new members at the Mt Martha Uniting Church. BYO racquet/bat competitive spirit and sense of humor. Tuesdays at 7.30pm. 109 Bay Road Mt Martha. Enquiries to Peter 0412030747.

Repair Cafe

3rd Sunday each month, 12.30 - 3.30pm. Mornington

Men’s Shed is ready & waiting to repair any item that can be carried in by one person. Cost is a donation. Wilsons Rd Men’s Shed 2/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington. Mornington Peninsula Welsh Ladies Choir Planning a Singing Tour of Wales this year Rehearsal every Sunday evening at 7pm at Yamala Park Bowls Club Dunstan St Frankston South. For more details contact Trudi on 0406 678 261 or email info@mpwlc.com

Mornington Seniors Citizens Club

Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls. Tuesday 11.00am

- noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm. Wed 10.00am - noon: Scrabble.

1 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688

Crazy Patches Mt. Martha/Mornington

Join our friendly group of crafters. Bring your own

patchwork, needlecraft, knitting etc. Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm and last Saturday of the month. Patchwork classes are available. Bring a friend.

Call Chris on 0439 652 443

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

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

Explore the great outdoors with a local walking group. Bunarong Bushwalking Club members enjoy walks on Sundays and Wednesdays. For more information please contact us on 0400 329 710 or see our Facebook page and website www.bunarongbushwalkingclub.com.au

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

Mornington View Club

Members meet at Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at 11.30 am. An active club raising funds for The Smith Family.

New members are always welcome.

Call Judy 0410486204 or Diane 0414596942.

Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club

Every Saturday morning at Citation Oval, Mt Martha. Beginners class is at 10.15am.Train your dog to listen to you and be obedient through fun and games. For more info: www.mpcdogclub.org.au

All Welcome @ OPEN DOOR

Pop in Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Morning Tea/Coffee. No Cost! Make Friends!

All Ages! Parking free – Level access. 370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha. Email office@newpeninsula.com.au for more info

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

Enquiries at 0428 995 617

Peninsula Transport Assist

Need for volunteer drivers is ongoing. Use your own car, or drive a bus (LR,MR,HR licence needed). Flexible hours and ongoing support. More info on our website www.peninsulatransportassist.org. Phone 9078 8241 or email peninsulatransportassist@gmail.com

Mt Eliza Mah Jong Club

Monday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm and Monday Evening:7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Mt Eliza Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza. Experienced and new players welcome.

Ann Burnell: 5977 1162 or Joy: 0418 354 535.

Mount Eliza Probus Club Meet every second Monday of the month at Uniting Church, Canadian Bay Road commencing at 9.45am. Includes guest-speaker, fellowship and refreshments at no cost. Visitors most welcome. Contact Graeme Buckley: 0447384797.

Mornington Life Activities Club

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

Mornington Lions Club

New member interest welcome. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Fundraising for local community projects our primary focus.

Contact: Patricia 0419 299 196

CWA Mornington Branch

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

Looking For a Fun Social Club?

Come & enjoy playing Petanque on Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc Recreation Reserve Derril Rd Moorooduc from 2pm-4pm Est 3pm-5pm Dst for further info contact Barb on 0408 394 546 or Jan 0409 132 761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@ gmail.com

Mount Martha Rotary

Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm. Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Carol on 0405 145 684

Mt Eliza Neighbourhood House Walking Group for Men. Join Lester and other men for a moderate paced 4km walk around Mount Eliza. Starts 8.30am every Tuesday. For further information contact Lester on 0407 414 955.

Mah Jong at Mt Martha House. Modern Australian Game. Every Wednesday 1pm to 4pm. All levels of play. One-on-one teaching for beginners. Plenty of handouts, lots of fun and noise. Contact Jill 0402 089353.

Mornington TOWN Club

Take Off Weight Naturally, with weekly weigh-ins, group discussion and friendly, supportive fellowmembers. To weigh in from 8-30 phone Ruth on 0409942153 or Barb on  0419533755 afternoons or evenings. Meeting time 8.30 am on Wednesday mornings, at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club, Dunns Road, Mornington The Australian Welsh Male Choir rehearse at Baxter Village chapel each Monday 7pm. We also sing in the pub at Kirk’s Hotel the Esplanade Mornington. Last Wednesday monthly - 8pm All welcome. Free event.

Secretary@awmc.org.au. Ph: 0425 725 525

Mornington Mahjong

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mornington RSL in Virginia Street Mornington. Come join us for a pleasant afternoon. Contact - Lucy: 0416 043 527 or Toni: 0416 301 303

Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club

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

Polio

Do you know anyone who had polio, or is now experiencing after effects of polio? Support group meetings held at 11am on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Information Centre, Main St, Mornington. Enquiries: 5981 2540

Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club

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

Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Classes

Gentle, intriguing exercise for your mind and body, at home! Taught online using Zoom, Mon 9.30am, Tues 6.30pm, Fri 10am. For information: phone Kate Tremlett on 0415 171 092 or email katetrem@satlink.com.au

Indoor Walk

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

Biala Peninsula

Offering new service delivery options for children with disabilities, birth to 12 years and their families - online, telepractice, home program packs and telephone counselling and support. Phone 5975 1820 for information.

Are you a breast cancer survivor?

Join us in our Dragonboat every Sunday at Patterson Lakes. Three “Come and try’s “ before joining. Paddles and PFD’s provided. For info call Marilyn: 0433 114 338 or Lyndsay: 0425 743 455.

Red Hatters

Every 3rd Thursday. Grey Foxx Venues 1192-1196 Nepean Hwy, Mount Eliza. A female only group for over 50’s wanting to join a fun group to enjoy life. For info: Vivienne Van ette Ph: 0422 399 920 or queentravelot@gmail.com

Mornington Croquet Club

Come and try the historic and artful game of croquet at Mornington’s croquet courts, at 350 Dunns Road (Civic Reserve). Follow the road behind the bowls club to find the courts/lawns. Enquiries: morningtoncroquetclub@gmail.com or phone 5977 2206.

Table Tennis for Everyone!

We cater for all groups, including Juniors, Social, Competition, All Abilities and more! Check out our website or give us a call for more information. mftta.org.au or Ph: 0498 003 788

Overport Park Tennis Club

Ladies Social Doubles is held every Wednesday at 1.00pm. It is open to non-members and there is no cost or commitment to join the club. Beginners are welcome. Matches are organised on the day. Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club

Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’. Men’s, Women’s and Masters. Come and join our family friendly, inclusive club. We can provide a team to suit all levels of experience. Please contact Cheryle: 03 9766 7478 or info@mphc.org.au

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

MPs should vote for what Indigenous people want

Both Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie and Mornington MP Chris Crewther have suggested the Voice referendum should be on the question of recognition alone.

However, there is a simple reason not to do this: it is not what Indigenous people have asked for.

Indigenous people have told us that symbolic recognition in the constitution is not enough. To ignore their request for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would be insisting – once again –that white Australia knows best.

I hope both MPs reconsider their position on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament with an open mind and kind heart.

Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

Don’t copy US

I suggest some letters writers should calm down with their parroting of unsubstantiated comments from the hatchet men and women of some right wing American news outlets (“Voice misinformation” and “‘Yes’ deception”, Letters 8/8/23).

It feels like Australia is fast becoming beholden to the American madness of alternative truth that has divided that country so badly.

Stop and think for yourselves instead of mindlessly repeating obvious lies and misinformation. And, by the way, I really was gob smacked by the statement about the straight lie the Uluru statement is 26 pages long.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring Beach

Federal treaty

With the Yes vote losing in the polls, the Labor states are now started negotiations for treaties and the Western Australian government has withdrawn legislation on which treaties will be based, which shows that the people of WA did not support the broad powers given to Aboriginals.

With states having their own treaties there will be different terms of treaties which will not be in states’ constitutions but legislation.

Under section 51 and 52 of the Australian Constitution (Exclusive Powers of the Commonwealth) this gives the areas of government where only the Commonwealth can make laws and legislate.

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will be implementing the full Uluru statement, which includes a treaty, even if the Voice is not approved by the Australian people in the coming referendum.

NEWS DESK

We have hundreds of state and federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait legislation and organisations with different Aboriginal benefits for Aboriginals where billions of dollars are being spent.

Would it be better to have all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legislation and benefits and organisations come under the one federal government that can also take action to make Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders inclusive and safe and stop discrimination and stop layers of bureaucracy which will save billions of dollars?

If there will be a treaty, surely the federal government should be the government that brings it into being with legislation and a senate committee to oversee that it is implemented, and organisations be scrutinised for implementing the legislation and to cut out corruption. There will be need for a referendum to include it into Section 52 which the states will oppose, but the Australian people will support.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Illogical concern

Concern that the Indigenous Voice proposal is a secret backdoor pathway to treaty is not logical (“‘Yes’ deception” Letters 8/8/23). The government could initiate treaty negotiations anytime it wishes, so why would it connive a sly entry through the Voice?

The proposed constitutional change is to establish an advisory body, not a treaty body. This is abundantly clear from the referendum question. Can the Voice force the government to negotiate a treaty as inferred in the letter? No, the Voice is to be advisory only, with no power of veto.

First Nations people could, of course, point out to parliament that Australia is one of the only colonial-settler countries of the Commonwealth to not have a treaty with its First Peoples. Parliament would simply be required to listen. It is hard to see why this is, as suggested, the frightening prospect we need to protect ourselves and our children from.

The supposed hard evidence for the alleged government sleight of hand in regard to treaty is that the Uluru Statement from the Heart has 25 pages of hidden documentation. In fact, the statement is one page as confirmed by the CEO of the National Indigenous Australians Agency, Jody Broun, the further material being background reading to the final statement.

I do wonder what motivates attempts like this to discredit the straightforward request that is the

‘Values’ assessed before axe

CONFUSION over the approval process for removing pine trees has prompted Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to clarify the rules.

Rapid urbanisation of the peninsula and the age of pine trees that were planted decades ago as wind breaks means many of them are being removed.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said radiata pines, - the most prolific pines on the peninsula - are native to the United States but are well adapted to the peninsula and can spread and colonise areas of native bush and roadsides. They are classified as an environmental weed on the peninsula.

As much of the peninsula’s character is based on its green landscape and large areas are covered by a vegetation protection overlay a permit is required to remove any vegetation, including radiata pines.

Holland said that when considering a permit to remove trees the shire looked at their arboricultural, environmental and habitat values. Any approval to remove vegetation required the replanting of suitable trees on the same site.

Last year, the continuing loss of trees on the peninsula – native and non-native - prompted

calls for the council to adopt a strategy to halt “tree recession”.

Holland called for a tree canopy (urban forest) strategy to be presented to council for adoption before 1 August this year, with an initial timeline, budget and implementation report presented to council before 1 January. That strategy is still being developed, after $265,000 was allocated in the budget to develop an urban forest strategy and for tree planting.

Holland said a workshop with councillors would consider the draft provisions.

The strategy was likely to apply to all areas within the urban growth boundary, with the aim of substantially increasing canopy cover across residential and commercial areas by a set percentage and date.

Peninsula-based ecologist Mal Legg has previously told The News that tree loss on the peninsula was devastating for wildlife, including a variety of native birds that needed trees for nesting and 25 per cent of native vertebrates relying on tree hollows.

He said that while the planning scheme gave some protection to trees and vegetation, more should be done to stop land clearing.

Uluru Statement from the Heart. Maureen Donelly

Heritage review

, Mornington

It was pleasing to read that Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is undertaking a heritage review of the Watson, Cerberus and Red Hill wards (“Heritage under review” The News 1/8/23). This is not before time. Why wasn’t the Briars ward included?

As a long-term resident of the peninsula, I have witnessed many properties, in my opinion, worthy of heritage listing lost to greedy developers.

I urge those residents that are keen to see preservation of our heritage, which is what is left, within our shire to get a copy of this document and make sure the council is aware of other such properties not listed so that they can be included.

The last time the council did a heritage review, some 25 plus years ago, a property that I owned on the corner of Barkly and Empire Streets, Mornington missed out on being listed because the council ran out of money. That significant house was later destroyed.

From the shire’s news release, it is not clear how much time residents have to make comments on this important document, it says comments are only to be considered by the 25 August, which is also the date this draft review is to be released.

Denise Hassett, Mount Martha

Pleasing performances

Since its inception in the 1960s, the Peninsula Light Opera Society has entertained lovers of the theatre. While the venues have varied from Karingal High School to Frankston Teachers College to its current base at Frankston Arts Centre, one thing has never changed: its performances have always been excellent.

I recently attended the latest PLOS production - Strictly Ballroom - and it was wonderful entertainment. How fortunate we are on the Mornington Peninsula to have such talented performers in our midst.

Peter McCullough. Tyabb

Cutting gas

The Victorian government is seeking to reduce the use of gas in new buildings and already I’ve seen a manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment complain that this will cost jobs.

Meanwhile, ocean temperatures are higher than they have ever been, the northern hemisphere is experiencing devastating and deadly heatwaves, fires and destruction, all due to the burning of fossil fuels such as gas.

There’s a risk that the summer of 2023/24 will be just as bad. In January, when we’re sweltering and seeing bushfires destroying lives and communities, I don’t think too many of us will

be saying “just as well all those gas jobs are still going”.

It’s time for the gas industry to decline and for people working in it to be redeployed into something more useful.

Graham Parton, Beechworth

Diminished power

Our elected councillors get less and less ability to represent those who elect them with much more severe rules than state government MPs. Now, all the CEO has to say is it is an operational matter and that is the end of that.

To a great extent it is their own problem as local council officers have many groups putting their views forward at the expense of elected officials.

We actually spend our tax dollars to fund the Municipal Association of Victoria which I see as basically a sycophantic group for local council officers. But I suggest councillors should have a body to support them and then watch them run the other way. Joe Lenzo

, Safety Beach

Sign nuclear treaty

The film Oppenheimer provides an opportunity to reflect on history and look to the future. However, an important Australian aspect was omitted. A year before the Manhattan Project was established two physicists, Otto Frisch and Rudolf Peierls, revealed to the eminent Australian physicist Mark Oliphant in London that an airborne atomic bomb, previously thought too heavy, was in fact possible.

It was not until Oliphant flew to America and met with Oppenheimer that the London work was taken seriously, and bomb construction was undertaken.

From 1946 to 1996, the US, UK and France detonated 318 nuclear devices in the Pacific region including at Maralinga in South Australia. The Maralinga tests failed to adequately consider the presence of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara people.

A delegation of Maralinga survivors and relatives recently visited Canberra urging the government to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

The treaty was adopted in 2017 with the backing of 122 countries. Six years later, the treaty has been signed by 95 state parties and ratified by 68. While Australia is not one of these, in 2018, the Australian Labor Party adopted a resolution committing it to ratify the TPNW in government.

It was moved by Anthony Albanese.

For the sake of young Australians already concerned about climate change, ratifying the treaty is one way the government can send a signal of hope for the future. It must be done.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

SES volunteers came to the rescue on Thursday 10 August when a tree came down in wild weather and blocked the Western Port Highway at Somerville.

SES volunteers are urging drivers to be cautious on the roads as wet weather and high winds made conditions dangerous.

Picture: Supplied

Au revoir and goodbye to retiring councillors

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

AT the council meeting on Friday last the president (Cr. Armstrong) took the opportunity of making complimentary references to the good work done at the council table by retiring councillors.

Referring to Cr. May, he expressed the hope that he would be successful in his election, and wished him the best of good luck.

He felt sure that Cr. May had done his best for the ratepayers during his term of office, and, if returned, he could be relied on to give the same excellent service. (Hear, hear).

Cr. May, in responding, said the president had known him for many years and should be competent to pass an opinion. It had been a pleasure to work with councillors and he trusted the experience would be extended. (Laughter and hear, hear).

He thanked his colleagues and the officers for the support extended to him at all times.

The president said that every councillor was sorry that Cr. Gerrand was not seeking re-election.

His colleagues had learned to admire him, and he had at all times proved himself a gentleman and a credit to the ratepayers.

Cr. Gerrand was a busy man, but it was hoped that at some future date he would again take his seat at the council table. (Hear, hear).

Cr. Gerrand thanked the president for his kindly words and his colleagues for the way in which they had received them.

It was true that his business kept him busy. He could spare the time for general council work, and

deemed it an honor, but when it came to contesting an election he counted the cost and found that he could not devote a full two weeks to an election campaign.

He believed that his successor, Mr. Hutchinson, would serve the ratepayers just as faithfully as he.

He had heard very good reports of Mr. Hutchinson and believed he would make a good councillor and a capable representative.

Cr. Gerrand said he had enjoyed the council meetings and the experience gained had been valuable.

His colleagues had proved fairminded and he thanked them for the way they had received him.

One thing he wished to say and that was that he was of opinion that the council could not carry on successfully unless they got more money.

In the Centre Riding greater development was necessary, but very little could be done with the money at present available.

People would willingly pay an extra rate if they got good roads in return.

The president, referring to Cr. Alden, said he sincerely hoped to hear that on the 23rd August he had been returned at the head of the poll by a big majority. (Hear, hear).

Cr. Alden was a capable councillor and had done excellent work not only for his riding, but for the shire generally.

It would give great pleasure to all his colleagues to see Cr. Alden returned once more. (Cheers).

Cr. Alden thanked the president for his kind words. He had found his

colleagues very good fellows, and judging by the lateness of the hour (nearly midnight) they were acting like good fellows. (Laughter).

If re-elected, he hoped the council would make some arrangement whereby meetings would be finished earlier. (Laughter and hear, hear).

***

A SERIOUS accident was averted yesterday at the Chelsea crossing by the prompt action of the motorman on a train travelling from Edithvale.

A girl with a baby in a pram was passing over the crossing, and evidently had not noticed the oncoming train, and but for the praiseworthy promptitude of the motorman a serious accident would undoubtedly have occurred.

This must have been the case had the crossing been at Thames Promenade, as the train would have been travelling at a much greater speed.

***

AT Friday’s council meeting the Health Officer reported another case of diphtheria at Hastings.

Cr. Jones: Can’t we do something to stamp out the disease? It breaks out every season, and it is time we found the cause.

It was resolved on the motion of Crs. Jones and Longmuir, that the health officer be instructed to take swabs of the children attending the Hastings school.

***

WE are asked by Mrs. Male, senr., of Frankston, to acknowledge the receipt of 10/6 from the shire president (Cr. W. Armstrong, J.P.) towards the Queen of Fruit (Miss Marjorie Male) in connection with the Baxter hall

queen carnival.

***

MRS. Dion Boucicault, who is best known under the stage name of Miss Irene Vanbrugh, was the guest of Sir George and Lady Tallis at “Beleura,” Mornington, on Saturday last.

***

THE Essendon Football Club will visit Frankston on Saturday, September 15, when they will be entertained at “Rubra,” the residence of Mr. Henry Masterton, who is keenly interested in the famous club.

***

THE valuable trophy presented by Mr. W. S. Keast to the Peninsula Football Association, is now on view at The Tangerine Cafe in Playne Street. Carrum and Frankston have won it for the past two years, but a club must win it three times running before it becomes the actual possession of any one club. ***

MR. W. Macafee, tailor, of Wells Street, Frankston, desires to intimate that his sensational reduction in prices for suits, with extra trousers free, will continue for a further limited period.

Materials may be inspected at his Wells Street shop and early application is advised to save disappointment.

***

THE first semi-final of the Second Association took place at Somerville on Saturday last, when Seaford met Balnarring. As fully expected, the game was a good one, in which brilliant flashes of football were witnessed.

In every sense, the game was evenly contested, and great vigor was shown by the respective players.

At the interval Balnarring were leading by 7 points, but in the third quarter Seaford wiped out the deficit and started the final quarter with 2 points to spare.

Splendid play was then witnessed. Balnarring had crept up, and, with two minutes to go, they were leading by 3 points.

But Gray, on time almost, kicked a goal for Seaford, thereby giving them a win by 10.12 to 10.9 – 3 points victory.

There was not a weak man on the field, and all played excellent football. ***

THE Scotch College footballers visit Frankston on Saturday next, where they will play the Frankston team.

In the Peninsula Association the principal contest will be between Mornington and Somerville, whilst the Naval Base goes to Dromana. The Second Association semi-final between Tyabb and Moorooduc takes place at Somerville.

***

THE Chums Social Party, of the Flinders Naval Depot, are holding a social and dance in the Bittern hall on Friday, August 24.

The party consists of Petty Officers Dodman, Mabbs, Rutherford, Gloster, Hardiman, Harris, Toms, Geraves, Frith and Connor.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 15 & 17 Aug 1923

IT’S IT’S Tax time

Business Profile

THIS year marks 47 years since Lois Dennington opened her accounting practice, firstly in Frankston in 1976, then moving to Mornington in 2010.

Lois H Dennington Accountants prepares all types of tax returns: individual, partnerships, companies, and superannuation funds as well as BAS statements, GST and all matters pertaining to dealing with the Australian Taxation Office.

Most matters are lodged electronically now making turnaround of information much quicker.

Business management and computer services are also offered by the practice.

Lois Dennington prides herself on personal service endeavouring to get the best outcome for all her clients. For elderly clients and not-so-agile clients who cannot manage the flight of stairs to her office, Lois can arrange to call personally to collect your paperwork and return with the finished tax return for signature.

Lois H Dennington

Accountants is located at Suite 3, 72 Blamey Place, Mornington.

The office is open 9am – 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, but is closed on Wednesday.

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GALLERY TALK

There are four more weeks of our winter program and your last chance to see Vera Möller’s enchanting and immersive exhibition sea.liquid. sensation.flux.space. This exhibition brings together an array of diverse materials ranging from drawings and watercolours to collages, objects, and paintings and highlights one of the Mornington Peninsula’s most ambitious and visually dynamic artists.

The exhibition Layers of Blak from the Koorie Heritage Trust presents the work of 11 Victorian First Nations designers. This exhibition highlights the Koorie Heritage Trust’s industry leading Blak Design Program that supports, promotes and celebrates First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector while providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to present this exhibition at MPRG.

The countdown is on for the muchanticipated Archibald Prize regional tour from the Art Gallery of New South Wales, opening to the public on Friday 15 September. Tickets are on sale now and we encourage visitors to plan ahead and book early. The

mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington Ph 5950 1580

Gallery precinct will be buzzing with our hospitality partners Commonfolk and Dromana Habitat offering a range of food and drink options. The Gallery will be open late on Friday nights and there are also some fantastic public programs in development, so keep an eye out for those.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Gallery soon.

Lacy MPRG Gallery Director

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Chiro-mania! Revealing the Bare Truth

By Stuart McCullough

EVERYTHING changed. In an instant, I was cast into an abyss of doubt in which I began to question everything I’d done over the past twenty-five years. Worst of all, this momentous revelation occurred through an interaction that, for anyone else, would be considered pedestrian to the point of dull but, for me, was a seismic shock to the system. Maybe I should have seen it coming. Perhaps I should have prepared myself and braced for the inevitable impact. Or, then again, it might be fair enough. After all, does anyone really expect their life to be upended because they visited the chiropractor?

Moving house means a lot of things. It requires you put your life into cardboard boxes, to remove all trace of yourself from wherever it was you had – until that point – called home and to disconnect yourself from the routines and rituals you’d formed. And, if you’re moving far enough away, it means changing all your service providers. Dry cleaner, grocer and medical professionals – you’re forced to start from scratch. And so it was that I went in search of a new chiropractor. I’ve been seeing a chiropractor for a long time. This is a result of having one leg that is slightly longer than the other, after I broke one falling out of a tree. I wasn’t my best moment. I took a rope, slung it over a branch and tried to swing like Tarzan only for the rope to slide off the end and for me to fall from the sky like a meteor. That is, if a meteor wore gumboots. The resulting break saw me miss six weeks of school and end up with an odd pair of legs. And a lifetime of chiropractic appointments.

I had a guy. I’d been seeing him since my twenties and, each visit, the routine was exactly the same. I would wait in the appropriately titled ‘waiting room’, thumb through a vintage copy of ‘Time’ magazine to catch up on some notso-current events and avoid making eye contact with the other patients. Feel free to quiz me on

the state of the Democratic caucus in 1997 or the cultural significance of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ – I am completely up to date with being totally out of date. ‘Time’ it seems, is not timeless.

When my name was called, I’d enter the treatment room, get undressed and wait in socks and underwear for the chiropractor to arrive. Then the adjustment would begin. It was an intensely physical process that often sounded like someone was walking across a sea of cornflakes as my spine was whipped into shape. Having to get undressed was not my favourite thing, but it’s something you get used to, given enough time.

But moving across town meant I couldn’t see my chiropractor anymore. It was, as much as anything, about a need to move on from much more

than regular chiropractic care. It happens sometimes. It was strangely sad to book one last appointment. And then it was done. Now I’ll never keep up with the current affairs of 1998.

As I always do, I left it too long. I don’t know why, but there seemed to be a lot of things to do to settle in and finding a new chiropractor was a fair way down the list even though I’d been lifting, twisting and shifting all kinds of things as part of the big move. Eventually, though, it was obvious I was going to need an adjustment.

I found somewhere within walking distance and booked and appointment. As you do on a first visit, I filled in an extensive questionnaire and waited. Time magazine, from this era or any other, was conspicuous for its absence. When it

came time for my appointment, the chiropractor showed great interest in my survey, noting that I’d had surgery on my arm a few years earlier. I replied that she’d see the scar soon enough. Then it came time for an adjustment. The chiropractor asked me to remove my shoes and my raincoat. And nothing else.

Talk about awkward! That comment about seeing my scar would – at best – have seemed weird if not downright bizarre. I remained coatless and shoeless but otherwise fully dressed the entire time. Then it hit me – now that I think about it, I don’t recall my last chiropractor ever asking me to strip off at each appointment. Perhaps I had just assumed that should be the case and he was simply too polite to correct me.

It now seems quite likely that I’ve been turning up and stripping off on a monthly basis needlessly. Maybe (and I can’t be sure) it was required at the first appointment after which I simply assumed. It was so long ago – back when the current events described in the Time magazines in the waiting room were, in fact, current, and not merely interesting from an historical perspective. This changes everything. Not only do I feel humiliated beyond belief at having stripped down to my underwear for decades of chiropractic appointments, I’m starting to question whether I should have been disrobing on tram trips and visits to the supermarket too, to say nothing of work meetings. I’ll say this much, if I’ve been wrong on this the entire time, it would explain an awful lot.

Having been adjusted by my new chiropractor, I feel a lot better. About my back, at any rate. And that, I feel, is some comfort. Ultimately, a chiropractor’s preference in terms of near-nudity shouldn’t matter that much. But it’s a sign, if it were needed, of just how much things have changed.

stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Just out of reach: Langwarrin’s Zach Andrewartha attempts to spoil Rosebud’s Jackson McRae in Saturday’s game and gain another possession with team mates Tom Sullivan and Riley Staggard in tow.

Sharks face a tough task, Pearcedale make their move

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

SORRENTO picked up a good win last weekend to finish Round 17 in fifth place, but they may need to beat the premiership favourites to secure their finals spot.

The Sharks travelled to play lastplace Bonbeach on Saturday. Both sides were all square after the first term, but Sorrento soon showed their quality.

Sorrento established a ten point lead in the second term, then put the game to bed with a five-goals-to-one third quarter. Sorrento won the battle of the Sharks 8.7 (55) to 14.14 (98).

Unfortunately for Bonbeach, the loss means they cannot move off the bottom of the ladder. They have picked up just two wins this season.

The win put Sorrento into fifth place. They overtook the Frankston Bombers, who were narrowly defeated by Red Hill on Saturday.

The Hillmen took the lead in the

second term, and kept the Bombers at bay for most of the day. Frankston Bombers got close in the final quarter, but Red Hill did enough to win.

Red Hill beat the Bombers 9.6 (60) to 8.7 (55). Tom Slattery, Liam Reilly, and Daniel Frampton were Red Hill’s best. Sorrento only lead Frankston Bombers by percentage. The Sharks play ladder leaders Dromana on Saturday, and the Bombers host fourth placed Mt Eliza. The results will determine which side claims fifth place.

Mt Eliza played second-placed Frankston YCW on Saturday. The Redlegs won 12.12 (84) to 10.8 (68) to pick up some momentum heading into the final round of the season. Pines will be the final team in finals this seasonthe Pythons finished the weekend in third place despite losing to Dromana by 40 points.

The final game of the round saw Rosebud defeat Langwarrin comfortably 14.13 (97) to 6.7 (43).

DIVISION TWO

PEARCEDALE has pipped EdithvaleAspendale to the post to claim a finals spot.

Edithvale-Aspendale entered the final round in fifth place with a massive percentage advantage over their fellow finals contenders. Pearcedale overtook them on Saturday afternoon after a close win against Seaford.

After a cagey opening half, Pearcedale led Seaford by four points. Pearcedale opened up a bigger lead in the third term, but Seaford hung in there. The Tigers closed the lead to nine points, but couldn’t get over the line.

Pearcedale moved into fifth spot with a 10.10 (70) to 11.13 (79) win.

Luke Daniel booted four goals. With Pearcedale moving ahead, EdiAsp were tasked with beating ladder leaders Mornington that night to regain their finals place. Mornington and Edithvale-Aspendale played under lights at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium.

Mornington established an early lead

over Edithvale-Aspendale, and managed to hold onto it all night.

Edithvale-Aspendale worked hard to stay in contention, but the might of the Bulldogs proved too much. Mornington won 12.10 (83) to 9.9 (63). The loss doomed Edi-Asp to sixth place, and locked up top place for Mornington.

Karingal finished second - the Bulls smashed Tyabb by nearly 80 points on Saturday to end the home-and-away season on a high note - and Devon Meadows finished fourth. Somerville ended the season in third spot, doing so off the back of a mammoth 4.4 (28) to 28.38 (206) win over Rye on Saturday.

The other games of the round saw Chelsea beat Hastings by 33 points, and Tyabb beat Devon Meadows by seven.

The first round of finals begins this Saturday. Karingal plays Somerville at Chelsea Recreation Reserve in the qualifying final. It will be do-or-die for Devon Meadows and Pearcedale on Sunday afternoon. Baxter Park will host the elimination final.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One Pines v Bonbeach, 2pm, Sat 19 Aug, Eric Bell Reserve

Sorrento v Dromana, 2pm, Sat 19 Aug, David Macfarlane Reserve

Frankston Bombers v Mt. Eliza, 2pm, Sat 19 Aug, Baxter Park

Frankston YCW v Rosebud, 2pm, Sat 19 Aug, John Coburn Oval

Langwarrin v Red Hill, 2pm, Sat 19 Aug, Lloyd Park

Division Two

Karingal v Somerville, QUALIFYING FINAL, 2:15pm, Sat 19 Aug,

Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Devon Meadows v Pearcedale, ELIMINATION FINAL, 2:15pm, Sun 20 Aug, Baxter Park

Picture: Paul Churcher

Mentone eyes fixed on State 4

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

MENTONE has secured promotion from State 5 South after Saturday’s 1-0 home win over Mount Martha.

Jason Grieve’s men have locked-in a secondplaced finish with two rounds to go due to upcoming byes for Rosebud and Seaford.

A bullet header from Marcus Spivey in the 7th minute clinched the win last weekend.

Grieve believes that player depth was pivotal to the senior team’s success.

“When we’ve had players missing we’ve been able to move players to different positions and call on players from our reserves who have more than held their own,” Grieve said.

“I put that down to our seniors and ‘ressies’ mostly training together and knowing how we play and what’s expected.”

Mentone started the season slowly but gathered momentum after half a dozen games.

“We had to play eight of our first 10 games away from home (pitch availability) and after losing three of our first five we had to dig deep and find a way to stay in the chasing pack (behind Hampton Park United).

“State League 5 has been so competitive this year and we’re just delighted to have won promotion after coming close on a number of occasions.

“The club is ready to step up next year and we’re all looking forward to the challenge.”

The downside to Saturday’s success was the broken collarbone suffered by Mount Martha striker Ethan Sanderson in the first half.

He was taken to hospital and had corrective surgery on Monday.

In other State 5 games Seaford United had a fine 3-2 away win over Aspendale, Rosebud won a thriller 4-3 away to Bunyip District and champion Hampton Park United smashed Mount Eliza 6-0.

Harry McCartney reports that a Josh Vega cross in the 38th minute found Michael Nobbs whose first-time tap-in at the near post gave Seaford the lead on Saturday.

Five minutes later Dom Paul ran onto a long ball to round Seaford keeper Hayden Hicks and level.

Seaford went 2-1 up in the 53rd minute when a corner was headed home at the far post by Sam Luxford.

Aspendale hit back in the 75th minute when Hicks saved a long-range shot from Kieran Hughes but the ball fell to Paul who made no mistake.

Just when a draw seemed certain the visiting supporters erupted when 15-year substitute Abraham Leuth ran onto a through ball and sealed the win in the 94th minute.

Rosebud striker Noah Musso scored four goals in the final 18 minutes in a stunning solo performance at Bunyip on Saturday.

The youngster powered Rosebud to its best win of the season without star duo Dougie Cunnison and keeper Colin McCormack who were ruled out through injury.

The visitors recovered from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits through Musso’s exploits backed up by superb displays from Barney Johnson, Stef Papaluca, Jacob Biggs, Riley Gill and a remarkable performance by stand in keeper Louis Bisogni.

In NPL2 Langwarrin and Werribee City battled to a stalemate on Friday night with their Galvin Park clash finishing 0-0.

Persistent rumours linking Langy gaffer Scott

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 18 August, 8.30pm: Chelsea v Sandringham, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 19 August, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Brunswick Juventus, Lawton Park

Malvern City v Mornington, Kooyong Park

Skye Utd v Berwick City, Skye Recreation Reserve

Knox City v Frankston Pines, Egan Lee Reserve

Brandon Park v Peninsula Strikers, Freeway Reserve

Miller with another NPL club have been dismissed by the former Fulham assistant.

He plans to hold talks with club president Tanya Wallace and main sponsor Greg Kilner at the end of the season.

“It comes down to more than just the coach –among other things it comes down to the club’s financial position and which players can be retained – so there’s a lot to consider,” Miller said.

“I’ll probably decide in which direction I’d like to head over the next couple of weeks.”

In State 1 Mornington clings to the fading hope of promotion after Friday night’s scoreless draw away to Collingwood City.

Seagulls’ head coach Adam Jamieson rued the absence of star Scottish striker Rory Currie due to a knee injury suffered at training a fortnight ago.

“There’s no doubt he would have made a difference,” Jamieson said.

“We hit the bar three times and hit the post a couple of times and you just have to take your chances.

“Once we had the send-off (Luke Burgess) in the second half we made hard work of it.”

The result puts Mornington four points behind ladder leader FC Melbourne with two tough games remaining – away to Malvern City and at home against FC Melbourne.

“We’ve just got to stay positive and see how we go,” Jamieson added.

“We have to finish as high as we can because who knows what Football Victoria will do when it comes to promotion.”

In State 2 Frankston Pines are staring down the barrel of relegation a season after winning promotion from State 3 South.

Pines lost 4-3 to Berwick City at Monterey Reserve on Saturday night and appear anchored to bottom spot three points behind third-bottom Skye United with two games remaining.

Nick Santhiago, Kaspar Fry and Joey O’Connor scored for Pines but the pivotal moment in this contest came in the 58th minute when referee Reza Hassani brandished a straight red to Pines captain Ryan Ratcliffe for a sliding challenge on Berwick’s Angelo Rovegno Adama.

The decision dismayed Pines gaffer Kevin

Somerville Eagles v Sandown Lions, Tyabb Central Reserve

Mount Martha v Aspendale, Civic Reserve

Mount Eliza v Barton Utd, Emil Madsen Reserve

Seaford Utd v Bunyip District, North Seaford Reserve

Mentone v Casey Panthers, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Saturday 19 August, 6pm: Keysborough v Baxter, Coomoora Reserve Rosebud BYE

“Squizzy” Taylor.

“When you are in a scrap it feels as if everything goes against you,” Taylor said.

“On this occasion the referee has shown our captain a straight red which on review of the video in my opinion is lucky to warrant a free-kick let alone a send-off.

“Ryan has won the ball, no studs showing and we are left to play the last 25 minutes of a crucial game with 10 men.

“I appreciate referees have a tough job and need to make split-second decisions but unfortunately this is just another that not only affects the outcome of the game but potentially our season.”

Skye drew 1-1 with Doncaster Rovers at Anderson Park on Friday night.

The home side struck the post twice before opening the scoring through Stefan Cardamone in the 18th minute.

Five minutes later Mark O’Connor levelled with a lob over the Doncaster keeper and just before half-time Cardamone was red carded for violent conduct.

Skye couldn’t convert its second-half chances and in the final minutes had to rely on an Alex Van Heerwarden clearance off the line and an excellent save from goalkeeper Jonathan Crook.

Peninsula Strikers defeated Knox City 2-1 at Centenary Park on Saturday.

Strikers led after 11 minutes after a brilliant Billy Rae through ball released Cooper Andrews who expertly dinked the ball over advancing Knox keeper Tom Andersen.

Antonio Marcuccio levelled in the 29th minute with a volley on the turn.

Both sides missed second-half chances until a touch of brilliance in the 86th minute from Riley Anderton who saw Andersen off his line and beat him from 35 metres.

In State 4 Baxter smashed relegated Noble Park 9-1 at Baxter Park on Saturday.

Daniel Taylor scored four goals in the first half starting with a headed own goal in the 6th minute.

Nine minutes later he made amends smashing home a Tristen Stass cutback following a corner.

Baxter went 2-1 up when Keegan Myatt cut the ball back to Brody Taylor who put Aleks Dukic clear inside the area for a quick turn and low strike inside the near post.

Dylan Murchie made it 3-1 from point blank range in the 35th minute from a Brodie McMinimee ball across the face of goal.

By now the visitors’ resistance had crumbled and when the half-time whistle sounded it was 5-1 and Daniel Taylor had a hat-trick.

The rout continued after the break.

Second-half scorers were Myatt, Dukic, Murchie and Bucello with the highlight being a stunning Bucello strike into the top far corner.

The lowlight was the red cards for violent conduct shown to Brodie McMinimee and Noble Park’s Nebojsa Vanovac late in the contest.

Chelsea won Friday night’s derby showdown with Somerville 4-2 at Edithvale Recreation Reserve.

Ben Schmidt was credited with an 18th minute own goal following an excellent low Adrian Pace corner and a shot on the turn from Piers Brelsford.

The visitors levelled five minutes into the second half when a Conor Mcfall pass found Joe Simmons who finished from a one-on-one with Chelsea keeper Rhys Davies.

A miskick from Joel Wade eluded his keeper Nick Bucello in the 76th minute to put Chelsea back in front and substitute Hamish Dorigo made it 3-1 with a superb header from a Pace cross.

Mcfall made it 3-2 with a fine finish after collecting a loose ball on the edge of the area but Brelsford broke clear and made no mistake to round off the scoreline.

Chelsea coach Carlo Melino who is stepping down this year went into the Somerville dressing room after the match and thanked their players for their efforts and competitiveness over the past few seasons.

Melino is in his sixth season at Chelsea.

He also coached Endeavour United for six seasons and both clubs will shortly announce that they will use future league games to compete for the Melino Cup.

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Tale of two strikers: Rosebud youngster Noah Musso (left) scored four goals in a stunning display while Mentone’s Marcus Spivey secured his side’s promotion. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

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