Mornington News 15th October 2024

Fundraiser for rare cancers

LAST Thursday, 10 October, members and friends of the Mt Eliza Rotary Club gathered at Mornington Golf Club for a fundraiser for “forgotten cancers”.

“One of the great friends of the club, Jo Gunnersen, has been making Christmas cakes and shortbreads each year to raise money for forgotten cancers. We decided we wanted to do our part too,” said the president of the Mt Eliza Rotary Club, Carolyn Such.

The function had around 120 attendees, who were entertained with a fashion show by Sonsie Boutique, and a fundraising auction.

“We had great support from businesses who donated prizes for the auction, and great support from Mornington Golf Club,” said Such.

“We raised around $6000 on the day. We’ll give the money to Jo and she will forward it to the Cancer Council when combined with her proceeds.

“It was a great day for a good mate of the club.”

Shire reduces staff gender pay gap

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

Council reduced the gender pay gap for staff by 12% over the last financial year, from 24.3% to 12.4%. They also achieved an equal gender balance in their management team with a 50/50 female to male ratio at the end of the 2024 financial year compared to a 38/62 female to male ratio in 2021.

Overall, women made up approximately two-thirds of the shire’s “full

time equivalent” workforce of 765 staff.

The results were highlighted in the shire’s annual report and are in line with their “Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025” which established, as one of its fundamental priorities, the provision of “equal opportunities for pay and progression across all levels of the organisation to minimise the gender pay gap”. The plan also aimed to create a greater level of gender diversity across all levels of the shire staffing.

The shire’s plan was initiated after the adoption of the Victorian govern-

ment’s Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic), which established a statutory duty for public entities to, when developing policies and programs and in delivering services “consider and promote gender equality” and “take necessary and proportionate action towards achieving gender equality”. The legislation also requires the establishment of the “Gender Equality Action Plan” that must be published and submitted to the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner. Further improvements listed in the report include an increase in people working part-time at the top

three structural levels of the shire, an increase in flexible work arrangements, and the continued rollout of mandatory training to “educate staff on inappropriate conduct and gender equality”.

“A fifty percent cut in the gap in a single year is a fantastic achievement,” said councillor for Nepean Ward, Sarah Race.

“But there is still more to do. There shouldn’t be a pay gap. It should be zero.”

“The shire’s work originated from the Royal Commission into Family Violence in 2016 that found a link be-

tween family violence and the gender pay gap. That Royal Commission led to the adoption of the Gender Equality Act in Victoria.”

“Of course, the shire is just one employer on the peninsula, but we must lead by example and understand what we do is part of a broader picture.”

Beyond dealing with the gender pay gap, the shire has also been accepted into the ‘Free from Violence Local Government Program’ which provides three years of funding to help develop family violence prevention systems and processes.

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Auctioneer Phil Key works the crowd to raise more money for the fundraiser. Picture: Yanni

• Peter Clarke is a former director of the Property Council of Australia (Victorian Branch) - The voice of the Australian property development industry.

• In the past, he was officially involved in the development of Victorian government owned public land.

• Stephen Batty is believed to be politically linked to Peter Clarke and Bruce Ranken.

• While on Nillumbik Council, Cr Bruce Ranken was a faithful ally of Cr Clarke according to Nillumbik local community newsletter "Wedge Tales" as changes were made to Green Wedge protections.

• Lives in Mt Martha, outside the ward.

• Cr Antonella Celi voted against making briefings public.

• Voted against making itemised councillor expense claims public.

• Lives well outside the Tootgarook Ward.

• Voted for huge electronic billboards in our towns.

Call for ‘parent pace cars’ to slow traffic to 30kph in Mt Martha

CURRENT councillor and candidate for the Briars Ward, Despi O’Connor, has called on parents in Mt Martha to intentionally drive below the speed limit to act as “parent pace cars”.

O’Connor, a teacher at Mt Martha Primary School, made the request in the school’s newsletter, seen by The News

“As more and more children and their parents are beginning to discover the benefits of walking to school (social, health, environmental, independence), we remind those in their vehicles to slow down, give way and show empathy to others,” said O’Connor.

“Why not become a ‘Parent Pace Car’ and slow some others down as well. Make Mt Martha a safe environment for everyone by reducing speed to 30km/hr.”

While the school zone that operates daily outside Mt Martha Primary School is a 40kph zone, other areas in Mt Martha are up to 80kph. Suggesting parents drive 30kph in those areas would mean the “Parent Pace Cars” could be travelling at less than half the speed limit.

O’Connor states that the volume and speed of motor traffic has facilitated a cultural shift where streets that were once seen as “places” are now seen as “movement corridors”, making them more dangerous and less inviting for children.

While it is widely understood that speeding is an offence, it is also an offence if a driver is travelling too far below the speed limit.

Under the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic) no driver can “unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver” [Reg 125(1)], but it is only an offence if the driver is driving “abnormally slow in the circumstances” [Reg 125(2)(b)]. Cameron McCullough

WHAT THE COMMUNITY SAYS

MY COUNCIL PRIORITIES

Put a 1 next to Anthony Marsh and then number every box as follows

- BRIARS WARD 1 2 3

“I have found Anthony to be an honest and caring person. He has a strong focus on the development and growth of our community. He is reliable, considerate and committed to serving the needs of all in our region” - Ken Davis, Mount Martha Resident of 30 years

“Anthony has a commitment and passion for the Mornington Peninsula and is consistent in his dedication to address community needs. Anthony actively stands up for Briars’ residents and shows a firm commitment to making informed and thoughtful decisions that have the best outcome for the local community.” - Becca Smith, Friends of Birdrock Beach & Mount Martha Resident

“Anthony has been an amazing colleague over the past 4 years. His dedication to his role as a Councillor and Mayor has reflected true professionalism and representation to the Briars Ward Community and overall Shire. Nothing is insignificant to him. He treats everyone equally and with respect, and we are privileged to have a representative of this calibre.” - Lisa Dixon, Past Deputy Mayor, Mt Martha Resident of 15 years & Village Shop Owner

“Anthony is an exceptional leader who truly understands the needs of our community. In every interaction, he has been approachable, professional, and deeply committed to finding solutions. I fully support his re-election and believe he will continue to serve us with dedication and integrity.” - Graeme McMillan, Mount Martha Resident

“Anthony Marsh has shown his commitment to representing the community and standing up for Mount Martha. He has shown leadership and understands the community priorities. He has been relentless with the Briars, against paid parking and prioritising the basics.”

- Anne Shaw, Councillor for Mt Martha 2003-16, Mayor 2004 and 2008

“Anthony strongly advocated for an independent review of the Harry Potter event at The Briars. He understood the issues and was prepared to publicly voice concerns on behalf of residents.” - Save Briars Sanctuary

“Anthony Marsh is a councillor with integrity, commercial acumen, and a genuine concern for Mt Martha. As a local resident and business owner, I wholeheartedly support his leadership and commitment to enhancing our community's future.” - Sam Danckert, Danckert Real Estate / Resident

It's time to get Council refocused on local issues that directly impact our community!

ABANDON PAID PARKING

CLEAN UP OUR BEACHES

RATE FREEZE & REDUCED COSTS

FIX COASTAL ASSETS & BOARDWALK

REPAIR ROADS AND POTHOLES

SUPPORT OUR SPORTING CLUBS & COMMUNITY GROUPS

NO 3.3% TAX ON NEW HOMES

PROTECT THE BRIARS & GOLFCOURSE

GENUINE CONSULTATION & TRANSPARENCY

FOCUS ON LOCAL ISSUES

I’m an experienced Councillor and Mayor, local resident, small business owner, and father of 3 I've represented the Mount Martha community for the past 4 years and would love your support to continue making this the best place to live, work, and play! I’ve got an eye for detail, am committed to the full term, and have never run for other levels of politics - I'm in it for the long haul!

A fiercely independent candidate with no political aspirations

I ask the tough questions and work only for our community! (Not the Shire bureaucrats or CEO)

DESPI O’Connor wants parents to take Mt Martha’s traffic speed into their own hands. Picture: Yanni

Council candidates pledge to save historic cliff path

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

FIVE candidates vying for wards in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council election are advocating to save the historic Beleura Cliff Path in Mornington after it was closed two years ago because of safety concerns.

Candidates Paul Pingiaro, Nick Fallow (Tanti Ward) along with Despi O’Connor, Anthony Marsh (Briars Ward) and Daniel McCaffrey (Kackeraboite Ward) have all thrown their support behind the 102-year-old path, which winds along the cliffs from Mills Beach.

The path has been closed since October 2022 after two landslips occurred, causing the path to be “badly damaged in many sections and not safe for recreational use”, according to the shire.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council maintains responsibility for the path, which was first “cut with a pick and shovel” in 1922. Residents are now expressing grave concern that the path could be lost forever if council don’t act quick enough.

All five candidates have recognised the path as being an important community asset and a key part of Mornington’s coastal heritage and identity.

A campaign to save the beloved path since its closure has garnered strong community support to ensure the iconic walking route was preserved for future generations.

Incumbent Briars Ward councillor Despi O’Connor moved a motion in April to keep the Beleura Cliff Path

alive including that a friend’s group was allowed to continue work on the path, advocate to the state government to raise awareness of the asset and conduct community consultation about the preferred remedial works.

“Its legal status is that it is a public path. This section of crown land on the coast is managed by the shire, but consent for works on crown land always lies with the state,” she said in a statement.

“And with 64km of coast, the council will require funding to support any work on the coast.

“I will continue to fight to get this path open. Advocacy to fellow councillors and to higher levels of government will be required to get everyone on the right track.”

Peter Nicholson, of the Save Beleura Cliff Path group, who hold regular working bees, said it was encouraging to have the support of candidates after being at loggerheads with the shire.

“It’s a priceless inheritance from 1922 when it was built with a pick and shovel,” he said.

“Future generations will curse us if we don’t save it.”

FRIENDS

Peter Nicholson hopes the shire can save the beloved path which remains closed to the public.

Picture: Gary Sissons

Mr Nicholson expressed frustration that the council had not undertaken its own research into the cause of the landslips, noting the path was in otherwise good condition.

“The landslips took out two areas of the path but 80 per cent of the path is good but it’s terrible to think they will let the whole path go because of two sections,” he said.

“They (council) think it’s a bother; they haven’t thought it through at all.”

According to Mr Nicholson, the friend’s group’s own research had showed that drainage problems, one caused by a shire drain, was behind the landslips.

“The council said geo-technical reports from engineers and consultants had confirmed the land was not safe.

“The entrance to the path has been blocked off with fencing and signs with one noting, ‘We expect this to be a long-term process, and the path will not open in the near future’.”

The shire said it was working to undertake four weeks of community consultation later this year.

“We understand how important the 100-plus year path is to many in our community, and we continue to work through the wide range of issues necessary to be considered to achieve reopening of the path,” the council said on its website.

Get your asthma action plan ready this spring

AMBULANCE Victoria is reminding people to update their asthma action plans to stay safe as the weather warms up.

Ambulance Victoria (AV) director of emergency management Justin Dunlop said creating an asthma action plan was an easy and potentially lifesaving step.

“It’s simple – visit your GP and they can create a plan with you,” he said.

“Everyone’s asthma action plan will look different, and it will help you manage your condition, ensuring you don’t find yourself in an emergency.

“Follow your asthma action plan, and most importantly, if a person is having difficulty breathing and their reliever medicine is not working, don’t delay in calling Triple Zero (000).”

Asthma can affect people of all ages and, if unmanaged, can develop into a serious health concern, according to AV.

“For Victorians that have hay fever and have also experienced asthma symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness, shortness of breath, coughing and chest tightness, see your GP.”

Paint and Sip

IT’S Okay, Not to be Okay are hosting a Paint and Sip fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday 19 October from 1pm to 4pm at Langwarrin Football and Netball Club. Tickets are available from: events.humanitix.com/it-s-okay-notto-be-okay-s-paint-and-sip-fundraiser

A message from Friends of the Peninsula who have surveyed some candidates in key wards

Vote

of Beleura Cliff Path member

Five candidates in the Shire election have given concise (50 word) policy statements about the Cliff Path. These statements are not about their general policies or political positions: they are about the Beleura Cliff Path. Only one candidate can be elected from each Ward.

Paul Pingiaro, TANTI WARD (MORNINGTON)

I will work with the Friends of the Beleura Cliff Path in advocating for funding to fix the path and tackle the issues that led to its closure. This 102-year-old path is an irreplaceable legacy to our community, and an asset for the well-being of both of residents and visitors.

Despi O’Connor, BRIARS WARD (MT MARTHA)

I have advocated consistently and persistently to reopen the cliff path that we have all missed terribly. I have attended working bees, public meetings and enabled a stronger council resolution to champion the reopening of the path and its maintenance. I will continue to fight to have our path reopened

Daniel McCaffrey, KRACKERABOITE

WARD (MT ELIZA)

We need safe access to the natural environment surrounding us, it’s for our health. I fully support the Beleura Cliff Path group, in moving our Council to investigate and remedy the root causes of the landslips and preserve this valuable Shire and State asset, for the generations to follow us.

For more info and for full candidate statements, go to our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/beleuracliffpath

Authorised by: Peter Nicholson, 2a Millicent Court, Mornington

Nick Fallaw, TANTI WARD (MORNINGTON)

I have grown up walking and running the Beleura Cliff Path, lucky to experience its unique beauty. I’ve shared many hours on the ground assessing the site with the path team, while consulting a network of local tradesmen and women to promote cost and time effective local solutions for reopening.

Anthony Marsh, BRIARS WARD (MT MARTHA)

I secured funding to develop a Mornington Peninsula Coastal Strategy in our first budget. As Mayor, I introduced a new budget survey that increased submissions from under 100 to over 2,000. The community rates “Coastal Infrastructure and Access” as a top 3 funding priority. I continue fighting to protect our coast!”.

Two landslips have cut the path, but these areas can be repaired. Most of the path is in great shape, safer and more beautiful than it has ever been. It can be reopened at modest cost.

Photo: recent photo of Friends Group at working bee

Photo: Paul Pingiaro with rescued shingle-back lizard on his lap in 2022 floods

Resident’s shock over ‘unfair’ parking fine

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

A MORNINGTON resident is contesting what he says is an unfair fine after his wife stopped her car outside an aged care centre to drop off an elderly friend on September 9.

Peter Curtin said his wife Joan received a $119 fine after briefly stopping her car (next to a yellow edge line) outside the Benetas Corowa Court

Aged Care Home on Townsend Lane about midday after going out for coffee at a local café.

Mr Curtin said the car was still running as his wife’s friend, aged in her 80s, got out to return to the centre safely.

“Her friend disembarked from the car, five to 10 seconds at best; my wife then drove off,” he said, adding her car “was not stopped or parked”.

“On receiving her notice from the Mornington Peninsula Shire my wife was horrified in receiving this notice, as Joan and I have dropped her friend off many occasions, plus I have noticed a bus parking in the same spot.”

The cul-de-sac street has no-standing signs erected outside the aged care facility with the road marked with continuous yellow edge lines – which Mr Curtin argued was not very visible in some sections.

Mr Curtin said his wife didn’t see nor speak to a parking inspector at Townsend Lane at the time of the offence with an infringement notice being sent in the mail.

Mr Curtin said he understood road rules were in place for a reason, but believed an exception in this case must

be made when elderly individuals needed help and to be kept safe, adding the principle of the matter outweighed any monetary value of the fine.

“How do you take elderly people in and out of this centre? In the future, do we need to drop our friends/family off at the Esplanade and allow these elderly people to walk 200 metres in the dark and this may cause injury or be attacked?” he said.

“A dedicated area in-front of this centre would be common sense, two cars in

length, plus a parking sign on both sides of this lane.

“I noticed an area not painted, this is for parking under this centre, plus on the other side. I believe space directly in front would be better for all drop-offs, plus a time limit of five minutes as per some schools around the Mornington area.”

The shire’s manager of community safety, health and compliance, Dale Gilliatte, told The News “The ‘no stopping’ zone outside Benetas Aged Care

is there to allow people to safely access the facility’s driveway and visitor car park, as well as ensure emergency and patient transport vehicles are not prevented from entering by parked cars.

The availability of places to drop off passengers is best discussed with the facility managers”.

“Everybody has the right to appeal an infringement, however we are subject to strict legislation that sets out the circumstances under which an infringement can be withdrawn.”

Try bushwalking

PENINSULA Bushwalking Club is taking part in “Try Bushwalking Month” this November, celebrating 90 Years of Bushwalking Victoria. Whether you are a seasoned bushwalker, wanting to try out a club for the first time, or are new to bushwalking and want to learn the basics within the safety of an experienced, supportive group they invite you to join them on a walk.

“Try Bushwalking Month” walks include: n Sat 9 Nov, Walk and Picnic at Devilbend Natural Features Reserve, Grade 3 (Easy), 14 kms n Thu 14 Nov, 2 Bays Walking Track – Greens Bush Figure 8, Grade 4 (Medium), 16 kms n Sun 17 Nov, Moorooduc Quarry Reserve / Peninsula Link Trail, Grade 3 (Medium), 10 kms n Sat 23 Nov, Flinders to Shoreham Beach Walk, Grade 3 (Easy/Medium), 12 kms n Fri 29 Nov, Sunset + Pizza –Safety Beach to Dromana Return, Grade 2 (Easy), 8 kms Register for a walk here: events.humanitix.com/host/peninsula-bushwalking-club or contact Peninsula Bushwalking Club at: secretary@peninsulabushwalkingclub.org.au

Dragon boating for breast cancer survivors and friends

JOIN Pink Lotus Paddlers at Patterson Lakes each Sunday at 9am, for fun, fitness, friendship and support. No experience necessary. For more information please contact Marilyn 0433114338 or Lyndsay 0425743455.

PETER Curtin at Townsend Lane, where he believes a drop-off point should be allowed for people using an aged care centre. Picture: Yanni

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Teacher launches new education book

Brendan Rees

brendan@mpnews.com.au

AN author and a casual teacher at a Dromana school has launched a new book that aims to ensure children with additional needs are well supported in their education journey.

Anne Vize, also a specialist education teacher, said she was excited to announced her newly published book called Partnerships with Families of Children with Additional Needs.

Ms Vize said she wrote the book after realising how many teachers and early years workers found it challenging to work with families even though they are often confident teaching children.

“This latest book helps teachers understand different family experiences, the impact caring can have on the whole family and how to support families through difficult times,” she said.

“I’ve met and worked with many families who are supporting children with disabilities, and one of the things I’ve noticed is how important it is to build a really strong relationship with families as well as with the child.”

Ms Vize said the book focused on how to support families in practical ways.

“Often families want to know and do more than just come along to a meeting once a term or be asked to help with events, costumes and assemblies. They want to really know what is working well for their childand what is not,” she said.

Ms Vize, a Frankston resident, began teaching “probably more years ago than I care to remember”, firstly

at Nepean School in Frankston, where she worked with students who had physical disabilities, before moving onto TAFE at Dandenong and Moorabbin where she began writing.

“Many of my students found reading and writing pretty challenging, but they were young adults, so they were interested in all the things that young adults usually are - getting a licence, being independent, joining in activities outside of TAFE,” she said.

“I began writing short stories about experiences like having a support worker to help with community activities and getting a job for the first time.”

More recently, Ms Vize has worked

as a casual teacher in specialist schools in Cranbourne, Frankston and Dromana.

Today she writes for publishers as well as writing and selling her own work online with teachers using her material in the USA, Canada, the UK and Ireland. “I’ve learnt that teachers and young people with additional needs share many of the same needs, interests and learning challenges no matter where they are in the world.” When not writing she enjoys spending her time on the peninsula, bushwalking, sailing and windsurfing at McCrae Yacht Club and sitting on the sand to “dream up new ideas for books, stories and characters”.

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Anne Vize with her new book.

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Fears pioneer cottage could be lost

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

MEMBERS of the Hastings Western Port Historical Society are concerned that one of Hastings’ oldest buildings will be soon be lost to the elements, due to neglect by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The Old Pioneer’s Cottage, located on the corner of Skinner and Herring Streets, was originally in Victoria Street and believed to have been built by the Spositos family in the early 1900’s.

The building was donated to the Shire of Hastings in the mid 1980’s, and moved to its current position at that time, and is owned by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

“Over the last forty years, the council has been responsible for its upkeep,” said the president of Hastings Western Port Historical Society, Di Maloney (pictured right).

“But over the last decade or more, they have allowed it to fall into disrepair, claiming there is no money to fix it.”

Maloney showed The News pages of records detailing requests for maintenance of various issues, some of which are critical to the building’s structure, many of them never actioned.

In June 2022, Maloney emailed shire officers, the CEO and the mayor and deputy mayor at the time detailing the critical state of the building with rotting of weatherboards on the south wall, rusted out spouting, rotting stumps, and a leaking roof.

“I don’t believe we got a response to that email, but I can certainly say that no action was taken, despite my pleas,” said Maloney.

In recent months, the situation has become dire, and the society believes it may soon be too late to save the cottage.

“We did have someone come out from the shire. They took one look and said nobody is allowed to enter the building as it is an occupational health and safety issue,” said Maloney.

“So now the building, which should be the pride of our museum, sits padlocked, and nobody is allowed to enter.

“We need urgent action. The entire south wall needs to be replaced. And the two windows on the south wall. The weatherboards are all rotten and the precious items inside the cottage are no longer protected from the elements.

“We need to keep an old iron bath in the hall to catch water from the leaking roof. In the kitchen, where Shirley Davies used to bake fresh scones for visitors to the museum, now you can see through the holes in the wall to the outside.

“We were promised some good news from the shire, but we have received none. Of course, a plan has been made for a performing arts precinct in the block of land we are on, but we don’t know what part our museum will play in that precinct.

“The shire said they were hoping to make the

area an historic precinct. We hope that is the case.”

Plans for a performing arts precinct in Hastings (First steps towards a performing arts centre in Hastings, The News 28/8/24) are at initial stages with a “commencement of a preliminary concept design” approved by council but none of the estimated $92 million required raised.

“The cottage will not last until the arts precinct is built. Indeed, it may not even last another year,” said Maloney.

“One bad storm, in its current fragile state, could be the end of it.”

The society are calling on the shire to take urgent action to protect and restore the cottage.

“The building needs to be repaired to an extent that we can show it off to people. At the moment, it is just a monument to the shire’s neglect of this side of the peninsula.”

Car dealer takes health to heart

PENINSULA Dealer Group has launched “Peninsula Heart Health Month” at their dealerships and committed to raising funds for heart health.

In partnership with Peninsula Health Cardiac Services, Peninsula Dealer Group will be raising funds and awareness for cardiovascular disease – the leading cause of death and disability for individuals in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

“For every vehicle serviced at Peninsula Dealer Group in October, we will donate $4 to support the essential work being done by Peninsula Health,” said Peninsula Dealer Group’s business development manager Sal Arceri.

“If we service 100 vehicles, that’s $400 raised. If we service 2500 vehicles, that’s a whopping $10k.

“Heart health is critically important, and we saw it as a worthy cause we wanted to support.”

“The money we raise will go to Peninsula Health’s Cardiac Services unit and increasing education and awareness around heart-healthy diets, early detection and warning signs, effects of poor diet and lack of exercise, and stress management.

“We are hoping people will book in for a service and help us with this worthy cause,” said Arceri.

Amanda Johnson from Peninsula Health said,

“we are grateful for the support being offered”.

“Peninsula Health’s Cardiac Services provide comprehensive care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. Their expert team is committed to helping you take control of your heart health.

“Funds we receive will directly contribute to improving the health of peninsula residents.”

Peninsula Dealer Group Includes the MG, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Chery, and JAC dealerships in Mornington, as well as Holden servicing, and Westernport MG, Ford and Hyundai.

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Tenders out for Rye Foreshore rejuvenation

By Mechelle Cheers

Exciting news for Rye residents and visitors! The very popular Rye foreshore will now finally get its long-awaited makeover. The Shire has advertised for tenders to undertake the work which is expected to start in March 2025.

The Rye community might recall back in January 2020, a combination of Council funds and a State Government grant meant a total of $6.5million became available to implement the Rye Foreshore Plan (Grant gives Rye chance for new lease on life, The News 18/2/2020). Its implementation has taken much longer than anyone expected, with a few hick-ups along the way, but it is now finally on its way.

The foreshore works will involve reconfiguring the horseshoe carpark near the pier, so there will be more green open space, an increased number of picnic facilities with an emphasis on access and inclusion particularly for people with a mobility issue. Additional landscaping will give shade and aesthetics to a bare spot. The Dromana granite walkway will be given a massive face lift with a raised pedestrian crossing from the Napier Street Plaza leading to it and the rejuvenated pier. (See 3D image) The planned works will resolve the issue of massive sand build up where the Rotary market is held, as the Pauline Powell (Board) Walk will be extended and the site revegetated.

An election is being held for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Check the mail for your ballot pack

Ballot packs containing voting material were mailed to enrolled voters from Monday 7 October. This is a postal election only.

If you do not receive your ballot pack by Tuesday 15 October please visit vec.vic.gov.au to complete the online replacement form, or call 131 832 to arrange a replacement.

Candidates

Candidates who have nominated for election are listed in the ballot packs and at vec.vic.gov.au

A photo and candidate statement will also be included if provided by candidates. Responses to a candidate questionnaire, if provided, are available at vec.vic.gov.au

How to vote correctly

You must complete your ballot paper correctly for your vote to count. Put the number 1 in the box next to the candidate you want to see elected, then number all the other boxes in order of your choice. You must number every box and only use each number once.

Rye Community Group Alliance (RCGA) has requested all-inclusive picnic tables be installed under the Norfolk Pines.

The camping sites will be reconfigured with less but larger sites and no camping in the middle of town. Camping will be predominantly consolidated on the western end of the foreshore.

RCGA has been involved in this critical Rye project since the very beginning, from initially lobbying Council for implementation of the Foreshore module and Napier Street component of the Rye Township Plan. It also involved submitting budget proposals to Council for project funding and then monitoring

the progress of the detailed design stage. Napier Street was completed in 2021. It was good working with Shire Officers.

RCGA is also working to get the playground rejuvenated and more inclusive for children and adults with mobility issues. Rye Lions (an RCGA member group) is working on replacing/rejuvenating the Lions Shelter. The end result will be a more usable and attractive foreshore which matches the beauty and vista of Rye Bay beaches.

RCGA has advocated where necessary to maximise township planning and maintenance outcomes that result in benefitting the majority of Rye residents. In fact, a key principle

underlying the work of RCGA is raising Council awareness that they should get it right first and foremost for residents. After a nearly 5-year wait RCGA and the community are looking forward to a rejuvenated foreshore. (The plan is available on the Shire website)

With the Foreshore almost there, RCGA has now turned to working with local traders and Council to brighten up the retail strip and surrounds. They undertook a similar project in 2024 with Council and Rye Primary School that resulted in a fresh new look for the area near the Civic Centre.

* Mechelle Cheers is the chair of Rye Community Group Alliance

How to return your ballot pack

Put your completed ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope, complete the declaration, then post it ASAP using the reply-paid envelope provided, or hand deliver it during election office hours to: 13/143 Point Nepean Road Dromana

Voting is compulsory

Voting is compulsory for all voters who were enrolled at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August. This includes state-enrolled and council-enrolled voters.

If you don’t vote and don’t have a valid excuse, you may be fined.

Your completed ballot pack must be in the mail or hand delivered by 6 pm Friday 25 October.

State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au

At the Rye Township Plan announcement in 2020 were mayor Cr Sam Hearn, Cr Hugh Fraser, Nepean MP Chris Brayne, Rye Community Group Alliance’s Mechelle Cheers and Cr Bryan Payne. Picture: Yanni. A render of the updated plan is above.

Walking to find disease cure

AROUND 3000 people signed up to take part in a 35 kilometre walk from Quarantine Station in Portsea to Martha Cove Marina last Sunday to raise money and awareness for a rare genetic condition.

The “Bloody Long Walk” is a fundraiser for curing mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic condition that affects one in 4,300 people. The disease drains energy, and causes other serious health issues. This year, more than $10,000 has been raised to help find a cure. Among the walkers who took part on Sunday was team Run Forrest Run led by Tony Ramsdell - the team was inspired to take part by Tony’s wife Wanda, who has been living with mitochondrial disease for two decades.

Run Forrest Run team member Mel Heldoorn said “our team has been participating in the Bloody Long Walk since 2015, and our core group of

walkers have completed every single one. Initiated by Tony, we walk for his wife Wanda who has been living with mitochondrial disease for about 20 years.”

“Our core group of walkers being Wanda’s children, partners of their children and extended family members and friends all pushing through for someone we deeply love. And we have been lucky to have more and more new friends and family join the team for a year or so along the way,” Heldoorn said. “The first year we participated in, we made the decision we would push Wanda in her chair the whole 35km. Nothing like starting a tradition with a bang right? Although it was a challenge we bound together, took it in turns, and did it.”

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“It is important to get out own house in order and be an example for the wider community. And the shire is on the right trajectory,” said Race.

On the reduction of the shire’s gender pay gap, the shire CEO, John Baker, told The News “Our shire employees are our greatest asset, and we work hard to create a positive, supportive work environment”.

“We are committed to equality and to giving everybody a fair go, so it’s great to see this reflected in a narrowing of the gender pay gap. There is still more work to be done but it’s an encouraging result.”

The annual report showed an increase in employee costs across the shire of nearly $10m between 2022/23 and 2023/24, lifting from $79.4m to $89.2m.

Remuneration for the top paid “key management personnel” jumped dramatically.

In the 2022/23 year, only one member of staff was on over $360,000 a year; the shire CEO John Baker at between $420,000 and $429,999.

That has now jumped to five staff being paid over $360,000 a year; one in the range of $360k-$370k, two in the range of $390k-$400k, one in the range of $410k-$420k and one, presumably Baker, in the range of $470k-$480k.

“Key management personnel” include the CEO John Baker, the shire’s four directors, and the shire’s chief financial officer.

Dangerous driver wanted

A MAN who drove onto the wrong side of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway in Dromana is wanted by police.

At around 7.30am on 1 October, a black Ford Ranger utility (pictured above) was seen crossing the Mornington Peninsula Freeway via the emergency access cut through. It was driven onto the wrong side of the road before exiting the freeway at the Arthurs Seat on-ramp.

The car was towing a trailer with a dirt bike, bicycle, and ATV inside, police say.

An image of a car police wish to investigate has been released. Anyone who recognises it can assist by contacting Rosebud Police Station on 5986 0444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Pedestrian injured

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after she was allegedly struck by a motorcyclist in Carrum Downs last week.

The motorcyclist allegedly hit the pedestrian as she crossed McCormicks Road at around 7.20pm on 8 October. The 31-year-old Carrum Downs woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police arrested a 29-year-old Inverloch man at the scene, and took him to hospital. He was allegedly unlicensed and returned a positive oral fluid test. He was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, drive in a manner dangerous, and unlicensed driving.

they spotted the driver shortly before the collision. They say they were not pursuing him when he crashed.

“Police were quickly on scene after coming across the rider just prior to the collision. Officers were heading to another job and travelling along McCormicks Road when the rider, along with another solo, turned in front of their vehicle from Gamble Road. It appears at this stage the rider immediately reacted and took off, just prior to the collision, when he spotted police. Police were not in pursuit of the motorcycle at the time of the collision,” a Victoria Police statement read.

“Professional Standards Command will have oversight of the investigation, as per usual practice, where police have been in the vicinity of a critical injury collision.”

The man was scheduled to face Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 9 October.

Motorcycle fatalities ‘concerning’

AN increase in motorcycle fatalities has prompted calls for greater caution on the road.

Statewide there had been 52 motorcyclist fatalities at the beginning of October. There were 53 recorded in the entirety of 2023. The five-year average for the period spanning January to September is 32.8.

In a statement, police allege that

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Among those who died was a motorcyclist who collided with a green hatchback on Frankston-Flinders Road in Frankston South on 21 August. On 22 September a young motorcyclist riding on Boundary Road in Carrum Downs crashed and died.

At least 60 per cent of fatal motorcycle crashes are multi-vehicle collisions, and most of them occur at intersections. Failing to give way is the most common factor when the other party is at fault, and excessive speed is the most common factor when the rider is at fault.

Victoria Police road policing assistant commissioner Glenn Weir said the spike in fatal motorcycle crashes is “incredibly concerning and has shown no sign of slowing down.”

“During Motorcycle Awareness Month, and in the months following, we’ll have an increased focus on rider safety through education and enforcement, but we’re asking all road users to consider how they can contribute to making our roads safer.

“For motorists, that means watching out for motorcyclists, being present behind the wheel and aware of your surroundings. For motorcyclists, it means keeping yourself safe with the right protective gear and avoiding risky riding behaviour like excessive speeding.

“Now is not the time to be complacent – it’s up to all of us to do everything we can to prevent further motorcyclist deaths. Every rider death is one too many.”

Celebrating 25 years of community gardening

THE Mornington Community Garden will be celebrating its 25th birthday with a fun-filled open day on Saturday 19 October. Everyone is welcome to come along between 10am and 3pm at the Mornington Community Garden located next to the Advance College Native Nursery at 43 Mitchell Street, Mornington.

The not-for-profit community garden has over 100 veggie plots, fruit trees, sensory and herb gardens, native trees, berries and vines, chickens, bees and frog ponds. There’s a children’s play area, a potting shed and seedling igloo. Garden members share plants and produce, run occasional workshops, and donate surplus food to a local community support centre.

The open day will have lots of activities for

the whole family, including showbags, a sausage sizzle, some market and plant stalls, tours of the garden, workshops to share gardening skills, raffles, and kids activities.

There’s also a scarecrow-making competition for local schools and early learning centres, with the judging of the scarecrows on the day. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available to buy, as well as the opportunity to buy plants, seedlings, garden and other books.

The Mornington Community Garden is run by volunteers and provides a safe space to grow organic food, learn gardening tips from one another, and share the benefits of growing your own food with the wider community. Come along on 19 October and see for yourself.

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Historic Flinders Pier revamp moves a step closer

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

A REVAMP of the century-old Flinders Pier is set to get under way next year after Parks Victoria announced it was progressing its efforts to obtain a heritage permit to undertake repairs.

Critical safety works are needed to restore the 1860s-built wooden pier on The Esplanade, as one section of the jetty remained closed to the public since April 2020 because of a “significant risk of structural failure”.

The jetty is a popular place for walking, diving, snorkelling, angling and boating, and is part of the Western Port aquaculture industry.

The seabed beneath the pier is also home to the weedy sea dragons as well as a diversity of species including the bluethroat wrasse, smooth stingrays and magpie perch.

According to Parks Victoria, the old section of jetty, which was rebuilt in the 1970s, had reached the end of its life and was failing because of “sustained exposure to harsh marine conditions”.

“As the condition of the decking and piles continues to deteriorate due to age and weather exposure, it will become an ongoing risk to public safety and a financial burden,” it said.

“Removal of this section would allow resources to be focused on continual improvement of the concrete deck, berthing facilities and outer timber section extending from the northern landing to the jetty head, rather than maintaining a defunct and unsafe asset.”

While the full 327-metre length of Flinders Pier remained open to the public, the unsafe 180-metre timber approach section remained closed

“until a course of action has been determined”.

In October, Parks Victoria said in a statement that “work is progressing on Parks Victoria’s application for a heritage permit to deliver repairs to Flinders Pier”.

But a heritage impact assessment including an analysis of information about the marine archaeology and ecology beneath the pier was needed before any restorative work could begin.

Once an assessment was finalised, Parks Victoria confirmed it would apply for a heritage permit to undertake safety works.

“While the application process may

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take up to 12 weeks we are working towards post summer 2024 to begin works,” it said in a statement in October.

“At this stage works do not include the outer section of the pier.”

The state government had initially planned to demolish the pier in 2020, prompting a community outcry and petition to save the landmark, which ultimately led to the jetty being listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its cultural heritage significance.

The cost to demolish and reconstruct the 180-metre timber jetty is estimated between $3 million to $5.5 million with the state government having committed in its 2022/23 budget to providing $1.53 million towards immediate works.

Parks Victoria has been contacted for comment about the current cost of the project.

Meanwhile, a trailer, which was used as part of the Flinders Community Association’s “Save Flinders Pier” campaign (Moving Plea for Pier, The News 18/02/22) has found a new life after it was recently donated to the family services charity, Saltbush Balnarring Beach.

The trailer’s owner and Save Flinders Pier Campaign chairperson Charles Reis said given the pier was one step closer to being repaired, now was the time for the trailer to be put to a more practical use.

“Saltbush Balnarring Beach does an incredible job providing shortterm respite accommodation to people from disadvantaged backgrounds including those with disabilities, physical or mental illness, asylum seekers, refugees and families recovering from domestic violence,” he said.

Saltbush CEO Maree Feutrill said they were grateful to receive the trailer, which “comes at a very handy time as we prepare the grounds and make them safe for the upcoming summer season”.

“Saltbush operates six homes and sits on a substantial parcel of bushland which is maintained year-round by a wonderful team of volunteers and school groups,” she said.

Saltbush is holding an open day on 19 October to promote its work to the community.

Mr Reis convened a community meeting at the Flinders Civic Hall on 5 October to present an update on the pier.

“The treads and piles will be replaced with like for like; and the project is expected to take about six months,” he said, adding that it was his belief that works would not get under way until May or June next year, taking into consideration the tender process and any unforeseen delays.

Contact Bruce on 0409 428 171 or bruce@mpnews.com.au to arrange a meeting and let his expertise work for you.

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chairperson Charles Reis with Saltbush CEO Maree Feutrill. Picture: Supplied

Party fury over pregnancy comments

A CANDIDATE in this month’s Frankston Council election is facing removal from his position in the Liberal Party over election material targeting another candidate’s pregnancy.

Nathan Havis, a Liberal Party member at the time of his nomination, is a candidate in Lyrebird Ward. He is under fire for comments made about fellow Lyrebird Ward candidate Steffie Conroy.

The flyer (pictured below), authorised by Havis, reads that Conroy will “take paid/unpaid parental leave in 2 months (if) elected as they have a second child on the way”.

A statement on Steffie Conroy’s website states she will “not be seeking maternity leave within council, as I am fortunate to have access to maternity leave through my current job.”

Conroy is the wife of incumbent

Frankston mayor and former Liberal Dunkley candidate Nathan Conroy. She told The News that she had a baby boy last week.

“I’m running a positive campaign,”

Conroy said when asked about Havis’ comments. “I’m staying positive to who I am, and focusing on the future.”

Havis’ flyer also falsely states that Nathan and Steffie Conroy were born in Ireland - Nathan Conroy was born in Ireland but Steffie Conroy was born in Carrum Downs.

Steffie Conroy says her situation

“gives me an advantage, as I will have the time and flexibility to fulfil my duties as a councillor. In fact, during my maternity leave in 2022, I attended numerous council commitments, many of which focused on young families.”

“Since welcoming my son two years ago, while working full time and

starting my own consulting business, I have attended 50+ events held by Frankston City Council - more than some sitting councillors. This is in addition to the events I have attended over the last four years during the current council term,” she said.

“Having a young family will not define or limit my role as a councillor. Many current councillors also have families and work full-time or parttime, and these responsibilities have not hindered their duty - nor will they limit mine.”

Havis was asked by The News if there are any issues between himself and the Liberal Party, and if he stood by the comments made about Steffie Conroy. He said he would “only comment after the results of the election”.

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Chamber concert offers mixture of old and new

SOMERS Chamber Music Society will present a mix of traditional and new at its concert on Sunday 27 October, 2.30pm, at Saint Marks Church, Balnarring.

The newly formed Alari Quartet will present a thrilling mix of works starting with a performance of Caroline Shaw’s Blueprints, a new piece commissioned by the famous American Azuri string quartet.

This will be followed by two of Vivaldi’s Seasons (Spring and Winter)

After an intermission, the Alari Quartet will complete the concert with the string quartet No. 14 by Dvorak.

Three of the four members of the Alari Quartet are graduates of the Mel-

bourne Conservatorium of Music and the fourth is a graduate of the Australian National Academy of Music. The president of Somers Chamber Music Society, Dan Hourigan, said the society was excited to have been able to engage Alari.

“The concert will provide classical music lovers the opportunity to hear four of Australia’s up and coming young musicians. I am sure that they all have big futures and will continue to grow in stature.”

Tickets are $55 and include postconcert refreshments.

Bookings at: www.trybooking.com/ CTDOF

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Teacher vacancies up but experts optimistic

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

TEACHER vacancies have climbed to 53 in the Mornington, Frankston, and Kingston areas amid the state buckling under a teacher shortage, but industry experts maintain there is no cause for concern in the peninsula region.

According to the data from the Schools Vic careers website, there are 37 teacher vacancies, 14 support roles and two principal positions available.

It comes after the state opposition lodged a Freedom of Information request which revealed this month that the state government was spending more than $1m a day on casual relief teachers as more than 1300 teacher positions remain vacant across the state.

The Australian Education Union’s Victorian branch President Meredith Peace said casual relief teachers (CRTs) played crucial role in supporting Victoria’s public education system.

“But an over-reliance on CRTs as a solution to a workforce shortage crisis is a band-aid measure by a government which has let schools down by failing to invest in genuine solutions to an ongoing problem,” she said.

Tim Arnold, director of Free Agency, which provided casuals to government schools, said he was confident of the teacher vacancies being filled in the Mornington, Frankston, and Kingston areas because “it’s a desirable part of the

world to work”.

“That’s not a part of the state that’s a real hurt point for filling jobs because people want to live down on the peninsula,” he told The News

“You’re going to have trouble getting people into jobs in those bigger growth schools that need ten new teachers, ten new classes,” such as in the Cranbourne and Clyde areas.

“All industries are struggling with labour post covid. However, a lot of support is going into providing many staff to schools across the state and lots of work going into filling vacancies that have arisen in areas.”

He also noted “this is the absolute peak prime time of the year where they’re advertising roles for next year”.

In relation to the spending of $1m a day on relief teachers, Mr Arnold conceded this “might be true” but the break-down of what the government was spending the money on was “incorrect”, with the $1m figure encompassing planned leave, absences for long service leave, professional development and more.

Fiona Longmuir, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, and co-leader of the Education Workforce for the Future Impact Lab, said the peninsula was “probably more of the easier staff areas” as opposed to other parts of the state.

“We know the shortages are really blatantly and significantly impacting lower advantage schools

in much more severe ways than obviously, schools with sort of higher levels of socioeconomic advantage, and particularly as well across the public private divide as well,” she said.

She said overall there was a “big job in helping change that public discourse around what we expect from our teachers and how we treat them”.

“(We need to) make it clear that teachers are working very hard and doing their very best.”

Julie Sonnemann, Education Director at Impact Economics, said the casual teacher relief shortage in Victoria “is a concern” and “there’s also fundamental issues in teaching around the working environment, hours and salaries that need to be addressed”.

“Teaching is a great career choice with lots of rewards, but we need to make it easier for people to do the job too.”

Education Minister Ben Carroll said there was a promising increase in recruitment in teaching every year.

“Teacher shortages are a national challenge, but we are leading the way forward with free teaching degrees, financial incentives for hard-to-staff roles like in regional areas, paid placements for students training to be teachers and employment-based degrees,” he said.

Shadow Education Minister Jess Wilson said the government’s reliance on casual relief teachers meant “less stability for students and higher costs for taxpayers”.

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HASTINGS SES had their hands full on Saturday (12 October) when they were called out to rescue ten Pacific black ducklings that had fallen into a drain. Pictured is Melinda holding one of the rescued ducklings. Picture: Supplied

Age on Stage: How trips to the theatre improve wellbeing SENIORS FESTIVAL

When Gordon Dunlop retired and settled into his new life on the peninsula, he became a member of the Frankston Arts Centre to stay connected to the arts. “I became a member because there’s stimulating and affordable programming, which also meant I do not have to travel into the city as much for good theatre.”

As people live longer, we are often looking for ways to enrich our lives with quality and enjoyment. Although minimal studies have formally evaluated the benefits of theatre on mature minds, the anecdotal evidence agrees with Gordon’s experience in that seeing live performance can have a positive impact mentally and socially.

Usually attending alone, Gordon often “strikes up chats with strangers about the performances we are seeing”.

“I do consider my FAC membership as an important component of my cultural life now and a potential way into some social engagement in my new life.”

When asked what he enjoys most about live performance, Gordon enthuses “It has a physical intensity, spontaneity and intimacy that cannot be matched in cinematic, televisual or online performance… there is

a shared communal experience.”

Participation in the arts and experiencing live performance is known to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing for all ages, decreasing anxiety and loneliness, increasing your sense of value and purpose and other emotional and imagination benefits.

Frankston Arts Centre members, Colin and Myrtle Hughes, explain how this experience affects them, “Live theatre is just priceless in its embrace, as the experience will often touch you deeply and that then is enhanced by sharing it with those around you.

“We typically just go together but know that we’ll meet many friends there that we see every time, including the staff.”

When asked to name their favourite show seen at the Frankston Arts Centre, Colin and Myrtle are hard-pressed to choose one.

“Top of the bill would be the Sydney Dance Theatre with their exquisite heartwrenching performances, but alongside them are the fantastic performances by our local musical theatre group, the Peninsula Light Opera Society, whose musicals are as good as those we see in the city or overseas.

“But a significant part of the joy of the FAC is the constant variety - the opportunity to have the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, international opera and ballet companies, Australian playwrights, musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and choirs all 15 minutes from your door in an almost unattainable cascade of entertainment!”

The government has tabled “The Aged Care Bill” that is the biggest reform to the industry in 30 years. This will impact those entering Residential Aged Care or accessing a Home Care package. Home care packages will be renamed as “Support at Home”. There will be 8 specific levels and 2 short term levels. Home care package funding is estimated to increase by up to $25,000 per annum. The out-of-pocket daily cost is expected to increase for most recipients.

Currently, aged care facilities need to seek approval to charge above $550,000 for a room. From 1 January 2025, facilities will only need approval if charging over $750,000.

This will likely result in most facilities automatically increasing their Refundable Accommodation Deposits or RADs to $750,000 from 1 January 2025.

At present the RAD is fully refundable on exit, however, the proposed change from 1st July 2025 will enable the Aged Care provider to retain up to 2% of the RAD each year or up to 10% over 5 years.

An increase in the Basic Daily Care Fee and renaming of such will apply and the abolishing of the current Means Tested Care Fee and introduction of a Non-Clinical Care Contribution is proposed to be implemented. The government indicates that half of all new residents entering care from 1 July 2025 will comparatively contribute more under the new aged care means testing rules.

As an example, a part pensioner with $500,000 in assets (after paying a $500,000 RAD) will pay an additional sum of $37,000 per annum in ongoing fees for the first year in care.

You can join the Frankston Arts Centre as a Member at any time of year for the low cost of $50 for an Individual or $100 for a Joint Membership. Benefits include discounted tickets, invitations to the annual Season launch event, priority bar service, deferred payment for tickets and pre-sale opportunities.

Keep up to date about upcoming shows at thefac.com.au and subscribe to e-news to hear first about new shows on sale.

Pictured above: FAC Members Kerry Newton, Manager Arts & Culture Tammy Ryan, Colin Hughes, Graeme Levey, Myrtle Hughes. Photo: supplied

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TEN, 7.30pm

Arguably the birthplace of the high-performance sports car, Italy is the first stop for Australia’s newly minted Top Gear trio: Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia, The Amazing Race’s Beau Ryan and Mighty Car Mods’ Blair Joscelyne, who are on a mission to discover why the country has such a monopoly on supercars – road-testing a Maserati MC20 Cielo, a Ferrari 296 GTS and an $11 million Pagani Codalunga through the hills of Tuscany. A high-octane adventure with oodles of chemistry between its hosts, there’s plenty of mileage in this reboot.

Helena Bonham Carter once again reigns supreme in this striking portrait of UK daytime TV pioneer Noele “Nolly” Gordon. The first woman to appear on colour television anywhere in the world, Nolly became a household name in the UK. Writer Russell T Davies (Doctor Who, It’s a Sin) meticulously researched the three-part series by speaking to Nolly’s friends and former co-stars, aiming to create a story that faithfully charts the TV legend’s fight for her career. It’s stellar stuff.

SATURDAY

SO LONG, MARIANNE

SBS, 9.55pm

When it comes to legendary love stories, they don’t get much more romantic than the decade-long relationship between singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen and author Marianne Ihlen. Countless Cohen songs were inspired by their bond, which began on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960. Oppenheimer’s Alex Wolff and Norwegian actress Thea Sofie Loch Naess star as the poetically gifted pair in this extraordinary miniseries, which promises a nuanced, two-sided retelling of their romance. Aussies Anna Torv and Noah Taylor also feature as novelists Charmian Clift and George Johnston. It begins as Cohen leaves Montreal to find his purpose, as Ihlen’s marriage falls apart.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Great Australian Walks: Bathers Way. (PG) Gina Chick explores Bathers Way.

8.30 National Parks From Above: Turkey. (PG) Takes a look at Turkey’s Göreme Historical National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Zara and Vincent pursue Pearce.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)

10.50 Fallen. (Premiere, Malv) 12.30 Wolf. (Malsv, R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Mav) CindyMarie Small, Megan Best, Verity Marks. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Tane loses his cool.

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars is like for prisoners Adrian Bayley, Katherine Knight and Simon Gittany.

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av, R) Ron Iddles revisits his first homicide case, the 1980 stabbing murder of bookshop owner Maria James.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 12.00 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SUNDAY

FISK

ABC TV, 8pm

Change is in the air as Kitty Flanagan’s award-winning probate law comedy returns for a third season. Not only has solicitor Helen Tudor-Fisk (Flanagan) bought a home and moved out of her dad’s backyard yoga studio, but she’s now a name partner at Gruber & Fisk – which means taking on more responsibility for the inevitable chaos that unfolds there. In premiere “Bees in the Hive”, Helen tries to become a social butterfly to replace Ray (Marty Sheargold) after he broke the Business and Breakfast networking group’s rules. Better than Fisk is a perfectly calibrated comedy.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGl) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 RPA: Ballerina Valma. (PGm) Robotic surgery could offer a former professional ballerina a second chance to dance.

9.30

Friday, October 18

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R)

1.55 The Princes And The Press. (PG, R) 3.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross meets a plantsman.

8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. After nearly two decades on her show, a soap opera star is fired at the height of her success.

9.20 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

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

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml)

12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.10 Rage. (PG)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Plat Du Tour. 2.05 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (PGav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Canary. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Lost Gladiators Of The Colosseum. (PGav) Takes a look at gladiators.

8.30 Castle Secrets. (Mav) Takes a look at castles, including one with a gothic chapel erected over a supposed gateway to hell.

9.25 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Allegation. (MA15+a)

12.25 Miniseries: Four Lives. (Mal, R)

3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Graham Ross visits the North Coast Botanic Garden.

8.30 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, Mls, R) A sports agent has a moral epiphany which costs him his job and his fiancée. He resolves to rebuild his career with the one athlete who stayed loyal to him and a colleague who believed in him. Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renée Zellweger. 11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 1. Australia v Tonga. 10.00 Pacific Championships: Australia Vs Tonga Post-Match. Post-match news and analysis.

10.30 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) The team helps a grandmother and her daughters. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.45 To Be Advised. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm One Star Reviews. 2.45 Devoured. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Casketeers. 6.00 Abandoned Places. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 9.35 Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America. 11.05 The Doll Factory. 12.05am Better Things. 1.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.15 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Black As. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6am

Eat Wheaties! Continued. (2020, PG) 6.40 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.20 Oka! (2012, PG) 10.20 Leonardo Dicaprio: Most Wanted. (2021, M) 11.25 Defiance. (2008, M) 1.55pm The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 3.55 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 9.35 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

Saturday, October 19

(R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bouddi Wild Swim. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.25 The Bride Flights. (PG, R) 5.30 Mauthausen: Camp Of No Return. (PGaw, R)

6.00 Australian Story: Betrayal – Hannah Grundy. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Hannah Grundy.

6.30 Back Roads: Charlton, Victoria. (PG, R) Anna Daniels travels to Charlton, Victoria.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGv) Esme’s friend Mae is murdered.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and the team investigate after a young man is found dead in the back of a truck.

9.50 Return To Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) A mine owner is found dead.

10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Malv, R)

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG) A look at the history of Windsor Castle.

8.25 Bombing Brighton: The Plot To Kill Thatcher. Explores the 1984 Brighton hotel bombing that claimed the lives of five people.

9.55 So Long, Marianne. (Premiere, MA15+) Charts a love story.

10.50 Something Undone. (Mal) Farid has dinner at the Cape family home.

11.50 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Valentine’s Day. (2010, M) 10.05 MOVIE: The Hustle. (2019, M) Midnight Love Island UK. 1.20 Below Deck. 2.20 The Nanny. 3.20 Transformers: Cyberverse. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon

MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Out Of Time. (2003, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup Carnival and TAB Everest Day. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team goes snorkelling with sea lions and samples its way through Zurich.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger is concealing something in her luggage.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PGh, R) The Ghostbusters revive the business. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd. 9.45 MOVIE: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021, Malv) A convicted murderer discovers Eddie Brock’s secret and becomes the host for a terrifying symbiote. Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson. 11.45 To Be Advised.

12.45 Taken. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, Mlv, R) Two prisoners develop a friendship. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman.

10.30 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves.

12.20 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)

1.20 Customs. (PGa, R)

1.50 Innovation Nation. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 4.15 Surfing Australia TV. 4.45 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s

6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it matches dogs to their new families.

9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A woman becomes stranded on a remote walking track, unable to make her way out. 10.55 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) There is a crash on the motorway. 12.10 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

Sunday, October 20

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 Darby And Joan. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)

8.00 Fisk. (Return, Ml)

8.30 Plum. (Premiere, Madls) A footy player is diagnosed with a brain disorder.

9.25 I Was Actually There: Port Arthur. (Ml, R) Firsthand accounts of historic moments.

9.55 You Can’t Ask That: Deaf. (MA15+l, R)

10.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Supershow. (MA15+l, R) 12.30 Fires. (Ml, R) 1.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Final, Mv, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classics. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Moments: 2023 FIFA Film. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championship. Rallye Du Maroc. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.30 Stasi: A State Against Its People. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 8. Geelong v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 8. Essendon v North Melbourne. From Windy Hill, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty?

8.30 Akhenaten, The Secrets Of The Forgotten Pharaoh. A look at the discovery of a lost city.

9.30 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Azerbaijan. (PGa, R) 10.25 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R) 11.30 Houdini’s Lost Diaries. (PGal, R) 1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 2.40 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive special investigation.

9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Killer Punch And Contract To Kill. (Masv, R) Takes a look at a 1988 murder.

11.05 Autopsy USA: Bob Crane. A look at the death of Bob Crane.

12.05 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (Return, Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Demi Moore, Lady Gaga, Colin Farrell, Richard Ayoade, Jack Savoretti and Miles Kane. 9.10 FBI: International. (Mv) The Fly Team assists the NSA when the owner of a prominent cyber security company is murdered in Copenhagen. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. (Premiere) 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Hoarders. 1.50 Day Of The Dead. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombie Town. (2023, PG) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.

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7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 See No Evil: Toying With Us. (Ma) Police investigate a murder in a toy store.

11.10 The First 48: Devil’s Trail. (MA15+av)

12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

12.30pm South Aussie With Cosi. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway. 11.30 MOVIE: Champagne Charlie. (1944) 1.40pm MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 3.40 MOVIE: Alexander The Great. (1956, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Under Siege. (1992, M) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

Monday, October 21

TV (2) SBS (3)

6am Skies

Of Lebanon. Continued. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.45 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 10.20 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.30pm Drunken Tai Chi. (1984, M, Cantonese) 2.10 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.00 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.05 Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 8.30 Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 R.M.N. (2022, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under 18s. Waratah v St Mary’s. Replay. 2.35 The Barber. 3.45 Untold History Of The Pacific. 4.00 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Waratah v Nightcliff. Replay. 5.20 Unveiling An Icon. 5.50 Wurundjeri Baggarrok. 6.10 News. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 Servant Or Slave. 9.35 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai. (2007) 3.50 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Monster Family. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Catwoman. (2004, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, M) 11.30 Gotham. 1.30am Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Counting Cars.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 2.55 Muster Dogs. (Final, PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.00 Icons. (PGalv, R) 11.55 Blue And Gold. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (Mav, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 The Cook Up. (R) 3.40 Black Cockatoo Crisis. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Mal, R) 12.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (R)

2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa) Part 2 of 3. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls) Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls) Hosted by Greg Davies.

10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals) 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Suspect. (Malsv) 11.55 Exterior Night. (Mav) 2.00 Between Two Worlds. (Mals, R) 3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane makes progress with Perri.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Juarez take on a special case. Stevens enlists help to identify her attackers.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team races to stop a dangerous plot.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Explore TV. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

9News Afternoon.

Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.40 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv)

Part 3 of 4. Australian and Indonesian investigators work together to track down the perpetrators of the Bali bombings.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv, R)

1.00 Cross Court. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Contestants incorporate movement into a dish. 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 Top Gear Australia. (PGl, R) The team road-tests a Maserati, a Ferrari and a Pagani.

11.10 10’s Late News.

11.35 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hypothetical. 1.55 Fear Of Dancing. 2.55 Uncovering Incels. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.30 The Casketeers. 6.00 Insomnia And Me. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rob & Romesh Vs. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Great Australian Walks. 11.50 Normal People. 12.45am Day Of The Dead. 3.20 Late Programs.

Tuesday, October 22

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The ABC Of... (PG, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (Ml, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Space 22. (R) 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 Inferno. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

6.30 Hard Quiz.

Interviews... Raye. (Madls, R) Louis Theroux meets Raye. 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 2.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Japan. (PGa)

8.35 Red Flag: Music’s Failed Revolution: List Or Die. (Ml) Part 2 of 2.

9.50 SBS World News Late.

10.20 In The Box. (R)

10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+a)

12.40 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R) 2.45

Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose reckons with her authority.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. The MPU searches for a homeless female teen who disappeared after running away from home.

10.10 Made In Bondi. (Final, Ml) Paul throws a Great Gatsby ball.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 12.45 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Comedy panel show. 9.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sarah. (PG, R) Australians recount hilarious true stories. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) Repressed memories haunt a woman. A powerful judge stalls Carisi’s case. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Gaycation. 1.55 Motherboard. 2.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.30 Kickin’ Back. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.05 Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) 5.40 The Casketeers. 6.10 Secret World Of Las Vegas. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Bloodlands. 12.20am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Steve Backshall Vs The Vertical Mile. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wawu Divine Hope. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Haututu Hunters. (Premiere) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: High Ground. (2020, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)

The Defiant Ones. Continued. (1958, PG) 7.15 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 9.20 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 11.15 Just Like Our Parents. (2017, M, Portuguese) 1.15pm Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 3.40 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 5.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.30 After Yang. (2021, PG) 9.20 Animalia. (2023, M, French) 11.00 Late Programs.

Wednesday, October 23

ABC TV (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Space 22. (PGa, R) 2.55 Makers Of Modern Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To

9.35 Planet America. A look at the US politics. 10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 In Limbo. (Mal, R) 12.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 12.55 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 1.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 11.05 Icons. (PGavw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGl, R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 Inside Balmoral. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia: Huelva And Aracena. (PGa) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.

8.20 Titanic Revisited. An investigation into the cause of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on 15 April 1912.

9.20 Four Years Later. (Mal) With his exam looming, Yash is laser-focused but at the same time is barely coping.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Mas) 1.15 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Bree is left shaken.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Arj Barker: Comes Clean. A stand-up comedy performance by Arj Barker where he shares some home truths.

9.45 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 Listing Melbourne. (Premiere, Ml) Follows five Melbourne real estate agents.

9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Part 1 of 4. 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Ent. Tonight. 12.00

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions. 8.30 NCIS: Origins. (Premiere) Gibbs starts his career as part of the Naval Investigative Service operating out of Camp Pendleton. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 6.20 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 The City Of

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Kate Winslet: A Quest For Authenticity. 9.30 MOVIE: The Last Full Measure. (2019, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

Greenways: A new lifestyle

Why choose a retirement village? For some it’s location, facilities, or services. For others its low maintenance, or new home features. But for most, it’s the promise of a thriving, social, welcoming and supportive lifestyle that is so important.

Greenways Retirement Village offers a lifestyle few can match. It boasts an active, fun and happy community in bayside Seaford, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Being one of the few privately owned villages in Victoria, it puts people first, and has done for over 48 years. This means that the opportunities to socialise, meet new friends and get involved at the village are encouraged and supported at all levels.

At the heart of the village, the Greenways Community Centre is always busy. Residents come together regularly for a cuppa, an activity or to share a meal in the village restaurant. Residents embrace the many activities on offer as well as events, fundraisers, market days and cocktail parties (to name a few!).

So, whether it be dining events or themed functions such as Australia Day BBQs, Anzac Day Ceremonies, Spring Carnival celebrations, or Village Fashion Shows. Or regular activities such as a trivia competition, birthday celebrations, bingo, movie afternoons or games groups. Or, for the sports lovers, there’s a private village bowling green and club house, regular indoor bowls sessions, pool/billiards and the village fitness centre.

Whatever your interest. Greenways could be just the right fit for you.

Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the

convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments close to the village club centre. Apartments start from $311,000 and villa units from $386,000.

Greenways Village is at 330 FrankstonDandenong Road, Seaford. Telephone (03) 9786 8679. www.greenwaysvillage.com.au

Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is a friendly new concept in retirement living, boasting high quality bespoke residential villas set inside a secure, gated community. Peninsula Lifestyle retirement villas deliver a unique quality of life and first-rate owner benefits. It’s the smart choice.

Discover a boutique, family-friendly, comfort-plus lifestyle village –with just 46 Villas that’s what Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village in Baxter offers.

Each Villa offers retirement luxury living with Caesarstone benchtops, air conditioning, built -in-robes, double glazed windows, high ceilings and European appliances.

Share stories with other residents over a cuppa in the community centre or get creative with those who share similar interests.

Whether it be a craft morning, a game of indoor bowls, darts, billiards or simply enjoying a movie or sports event on our big screen.

Tone up in the gym, while away hours in the potting shed and raised vegetable gardens or simply relax with a book from the library.

Discover Independent Living with a sense of community complete with security for peace of mind.

Inspired by some of Australia’s most celebrated, heritage-listed retirement properties, Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is designed to be both beautiful and practical. With gardens and walking paths arranged around the beautifully appointed clubhouse, its pedestrian-friendly village layout connects residents to friends and neighbours, and to the village’s social hub. You’ll revel in the benefits of smartly designed one- and two-bedroom villas in a keyless swipe-to-enter gated community set among stunningly landscaped gardens. The Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village delivers retirement living at its best.

Take responsibility for your own rubbish

As one who often collects rubbish from the Mt Martha cliffs and beachfront, I too despair at all the plastic, especially bottle lids, on our shores.

A suggested solution of connecting lids to bottles will, however, only work if the bottle is also placed in the correct rubbish bin (Call for bottle change for environment’s sake, The News, 8/10/24).

The ‘Do The Right Thing’ and ‘Keep Australia Beautiful’ campaigns have been running for decades. We must all take responsibility for our rubbish. Even better, we can reduce the rubbish and waste that we create in the first place. In the case of plastic bottles - carry a reusable water bottle. Nature will thank us for it.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Support for Green Wedge

I am a supporter of the Green Wedge as an integral part of the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme.

I as I have said in my election brochures I want to keep our residential area of McCrae , Dromana, Rosebud (Benbenjie Ward) as a low rise township where we continue to enjoy the lifestyle we all love.

In a recent ad in the Mornington News and Southern Peninsula News, authorised by J Hansen, claims were made to mislead and deceive. I have had no contact with Hansen and that individual would not know, and has not even asked, my views before trying to misrepresent my view on the Green Wedge.

A shameful act to attempt to gain political advantage for my opponents.

Peter Clarke, McCrae

Help for Housing

I am a resident of Dromana Holiday Village where there are over 200 units; about 70% are permanent residents with an average age over 70. We have been trying for many years to get some form of footpath as many residents don’t even own a vehicle.

We had a visit from council representatives earlier this year, they were amazed at the lack of infrastructure and said this should be elevated to number one priority for footpaths for the Mornington Peninsula.

A few months later after contacting them we were told there would be no footpaths in the near future.

So I was amazed to read (Consultation shared for vision of Dromana, The News 9/10/24) that the council is to spend millions on car parking and paths for the well heeled to walk their pampered pooches and their children to ride their scooters and e-bikes in Dromana’s Hillview Community Reserve.

I am all for recreational pursuits but I think this is ageist.

With the oncoming council elections I hope there is someone who doesn’t just look after top end of this electorate like the sitting councillor.

Geoffrey Ball, Dromana

Gender based violence

In the context of the alarming rise in violence against women on the Mornington Peninsula (Family violence drives crime rise, The News 8/10/24), it is noteworthy that 22 out of 24 council election candidates who responded to a survey identified ‘gender equity’ as important.

A number of respondents to the survey, conducted by Southern Women’s Action Network, went further than acknowledging the importance of the issue and actually volunteered strategies to promote equity and to assist women and children experiencing violence.

Their ideas included: establishing women’s refuges on the peninsula, developing accessible family violence support services, traumainformed support programs, men’s behaviour change programs, counselling, and more broadly, community education programs, wage equality to allow women greater independence and primary prevention strategies to create the long-term community change required to stop the violence before it occurs.

Gender equality is very much a local council responsibility, as demonstrated by the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Our Gender Equality Strategy: Preventing Violence Against Women and Children, 2020-2030 report. Hopefully all incoming councillors will embrace the strategy with its potential to redress disrespect and violence against women.

Details on how candidates responded on this, and other social justice issues can be viewed at: swanwomen.org.au

Maureen Donelly, Southern Women’s Action Network

Support the RAP

Do Council Candidates understand the need for local reconciliation?

As a member of a local group of non-Indigenous Australians interested in advancing the process of reconciliation with First Nations peoples, I am concerned that some candidates for the Council elections have indicated that they have no knowledge about the Mornington Peninsula Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

The negative impact of the No vote on the morale of our local First Nations Peoples must be addressed promptly by the new council, by supporting the RAP and demonstrating real progress in addressing intergenerational trauma and disadvantage.

Indigenous Australians have been generous in remaining open to the process of reconciliation, despite their mistreatment over the past two hundred years, and for the well being of our society, we non-Indigenous Australians need to respond with constructive efforts which are based on genuine consultation and mutual respect.

The Mornington Peninsula RAP identifies the need for action at the local community level to build an understanding of the legacy of the impact of colonialism on the current and future generations of our Indigenous Australians.

Surely, any person who wants to be a credible local representative must inform themselves about the Mornington Peninsula RAP and make a commitment to its implementation.

I was therefore pleased to see that in the Nepean Ward, four of the seven candidates have indicated their awareness and support. Those people are Suzanne Jones, Josie Jones, Monique Toms and Eddie Matt. I urge voters in Nepean Ward to preference these candidates ahead of others who have not responded to a request to indicate their position.

Ralph Catts, Rye

Integrity?

A more vacuous statement to support the case for independent members of parliament would be hard to find (A call for integrity, Letters 1/10/24).

The statement begins with an unsupported allegation that right wing is bad, but no mention is made of left wing extremists.

Surely it is the extremists at either end of the spectrum who are the risks to democracy.

She then goes on to assert that the three major parties are priortising infighting over delivering parliamentary change.

You don’t have to agree with the governing party but you have to accept they have delivered some significant change.

Re the Parliamentary Standards Commission, MP Helen Haines may have strong concerns but we as yet have to see what happens in the Senate.

Re Robodebt the findings are against Public Servants not Members of Parliament. You can’t conflate one to justify your complaints against Parliamentarians.

One cannot follow the logic of the argument in the last paragraph.

Apparently anyone who represents a like minded group (vested interest) does not have the best interests of the country or their electorate in mind.

In closing I await seeing/hearing what this “long term vision” is because one thing has proven true over the years.

People vote for policies that fit with their own aspirations.R

Robb Hampson, Sorrento

Focus on local issues

Candidates running for council (Candidates face more questions than there are answers, The News 8/10/24) should remember that their primary duty is to their community.

The decisions of a local council member

Don’t mention the luge

The community meeting organised by the Eagle in Dromana last Thursday evening focused on proposed building works at the top and bottom of the gondola ride at Arthur’s Seat. The base station is to be demolished and rebuilt. The top building refurbished. Matt the Eagle’s manager, representing its two wealthy owners, told us that this was desperately needed to satisfy tourist feedback for more to do after taking a gondola ride. Judging by its reaction the audience was largely unimpressed by Matt’s explanation of the need and particularly how it would not increase traffic.

Little was mentioned about the proposed luge. One picture was screened and some soothing words about landscaping and the allegedly silent operation, despite the luge having a far greater impact both visually and environmentally on the State park than the two buildings.

The luge will consist of a serpentine layout of steel rail tracks approximately one km long supported on steel and concrete foundations at various heights above the ground in a loop, One track for the toboggans up the mountain and another down. No mention was made by Matt and his team of consultants about the effects of constructing and maintaining the luge, on the Arthur’s Seat landscape, the wildlife and the park environment generally. Even more concerning is that because the total project is large it is being given priority by the State government and if approved, without local government and proper community involvement.

The luge will be an exciting ride and no doubt popular with some tourists but for many Peninsula locals would be another misuse of publicly owned bushland on the scenically important North face of Arthur’s Seat.

Paraphrasing the words of Scottish writer Ian Mc Ewan “The rats are running loose with dollar signs in their eyes on the hill once known as Wonga. Nature crashing around them”.

John Weir, Dromana

Violating international law

With every day of Israeli bombings and attacks on civilian targets in Gaza and Lebanon it is becoming obvious, grave crimes against humanity are being committed.

The latest example of this impunity was an deliberate attack on UN positions known by Israel’s out of control army.

Shame on Israel for flouting international law.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

Cottage closed

In September, a group of residents from the Mount Martha Retirement Village travelled toHastings to visit the Hastings Museum in Marine Parade.

Several of the group have lived on the Mornington Peninsula for many years but had never heard of this very informative place. The museum was specially opened for our visit – it was a weekday and during the school holidays – and our volunteer guide, Lance Hodgins, spent the

have an immediate and direct impact on local concerns, which is what matters most to their residents.

By focusing on these local priorities, candidates can better serve their communities and significantly shape their future.

Anne Kruger, Rye

whole time answering the many questions we had.

We were, however, most disappointed that we were unable to have go into the old fisherman’s cottage which is on the property as it was boarded up having been deemed unsafe to enter. The gardens which are attended to by volunteers were beautiful. We were amazed to hear that no funding is available to make the necessary repairs to a building that should reflect yet another piece of the history of Hastings.

It is hoped that this letter, should you print it, may spur many of the citizens of Hastings to encourage the ‘powers that be’ to provide the finance needed to restore the building.

Jennifer Sammells, Secretary, Mount Martha Village Residents’ Associaion

Can I come over?

Dear Liz (Let Them Eat Cake, Letters 1/10/24), Could you please to invite me to your holiday house on the peninsula, as I am feeling very stressed.

Miroslav Stupar, Rye

Seek help

I write on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship Australia to highlight to readers that if you or someone you know is facing a mental health issue reach out. Help is out there. It is absolutely critical that there is much more action from all Governments to support people in your area who have severe mental health issues.

It is now estimated an alarming 68 per cent of people who have severe mental health issues are missing out on any kind of community support to help them … that’s nearly seven out of ten. We are completely focused on getting rid of the stigma around severe mental illness in particular. It is time we all realised people who are affected need our support.

On average, people with severe mental illness die 23 years earlier than the general population. 50% of people with severe mental illness attempt suicide … compared to 3.7% of the general population.

A huge number of people, who have a severe or complex mental illness, are getting no community support whatsoever for their condition. It is critical to end the massive neglect of people who have mental illness in Australia.

Thousands and thousands of Australians with mental health issues are ending up in our local hospitals and emergency departments because they believe it is the only option for them.

We urge people to realise recovery is unquestionably possible. We have a key not-for-profit network called Finding North which has become a growing community on the internet, to link people with mental health issues with others in a similar situation so they can share their experiences.

To get more information, just go to www.findingnorth.org.au … it is a powerful tool for readers to easily access.

Tony Stevenson, National CEO - Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia.

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Turning a Go-Kart into a Slow-Kart

By Stuart McCullough

IT all came rushing back. As I sat, gripping the wheel, it dawned on me that this was the moment I’d be training for, if not my whole life, then every other weekend between the ages of seven and sixteen. The engines roared, my seat belt was pulled tight and my helmet visor down. I was ready. But as I sat, I experienced a crushing sense of doubt – did I really want to subject my loved ones to the humiliation that comes with being beaten on a go-kart track?

We went to Phillip Island. It was a school holiday/ kid-friendly trip, so certain things you might otherwise associate with a vacation – such as ‘rest’ and ‘recuperation’ – were instantly eliminated. This would have more in common with an episode of ‘Survivor’ than it would ‘Postcards’. Nerves were destined to be frayed as we would be pushed to the limit, both physically and emotionally.

First cmes the car trip. Loading a car for a family vacation is an art, a science and (possibly) a divine miracle, all rolled into one. For reasons that escape me, we pack not so much what we need but whatever we can find that isn’t nailed down. We’re a tribe of chronic over-packers. As a result, loading up the car is kind of an out-sized reverse-Jenga experience. It takes ages.

As a result of some previous, quite fractious car trips, we now have a strict rule when it comes to music –each person can select two (and no more than two) songs for the Spotify queue. This rule was imposed after

some rather harrowing journeys that involved nothing but tunes from obscure off-off-off Broadway musical productions that weren’t so much songs as they were an assault on the senses. Some things are off Broadway for good reason. If that sounds

harsh, then try travelling to Diamond Creek with the sounds of ‘Operation Mincemeat’ ringing in your ears. (Yes, Operation Mincemeat is a musical. Allegedly.)

But I can handle two songs. For two songs, I can be curious and interested

and polite and not overwhelmed by the sudden urge to rip the ears from my head with my bare hands. Granted, there have been attempts to subvert this iron-clad car rule – such as when the twenty-one-year-old chose an eighteen minute piece by Rachmaninov (which I liked, but which outraged the others). The ‘two song rule’ largely works; save that the eleven year old wants to hear the same two songs repeatedly. Right now, the two songs on constant rotation are ‘Love Story’ by Taylor Swift and (sigh) ‘Bye, Bye, Bye’ by ‘NSYNC’. Apparently, the latter is featured in the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ movie.

We were always going to end up seeing the penguins and looking at koalas – it’s hard not to at Phillip Island. But it was also inevitable that we’d wind up at the go-kart track. To put it simply – I am surrounded by highly competitive people. I knew I was in trouble when each family member started talking down their prospects before we’d even begun.

It’d been raining and the instructor spoke to us sternly about the treacherous conditions, saying that each one of us was ‘destined’ to come off the track at some point. We lowered ourselves into tiny bucket seats and waited as the engines growled. It was then that instinct kicked in – this was, essentially, a faster version of the ride-on lawnmower that accounted for my every other weekend when I was a kid. I was in my element. When the flag dropped, I took off at a great rate of knots. There was

water everywhere. I knew the elevenyear-old was in front of me, because I could hear the strains of NSYNC’s ‘Bye, Bye, Bye’ from somewhere over the other side of the track. The nineteen-year-old – who we thought would baulk at the whole idea – was now hurtling through space (and possibly time) as his go-kart left the track entirely and plunged into the lawn. He was having a lot of fun. I, on the other hand, was putting safety first. In that respect, I was very much on my own. One of the rules of the go-kart track is that you must slow down when the lights are orange because someone might be on the track. When I dutifully eased to a crawl in the face of an amber flashing light, I was then overtaken by my partner, Katrina, who had seen her chance to leave me in her wake and had taken it.

I came stone-cold last. But of all those driving that day, I was almost certainly the safest. I was definitely the only one using their indicators. After our time was done, we each exited our vehicle and awaited the official results which, of course, could then be disputed on the journey home. After we piled into the car and I started the engine, I was greeted by the sounds of NSYNC’s ‘Bye, Bye, Bye’ for the thirtieth time that day. I was wet, cold, I’d just come last by a considerable distance and now I was being subjected to a dodgy boyband from the nineties. And I was happy. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Attempted Burglary at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THROUGH official channels we learnt that on Sunday morning last, at 2 o’clock, an attempt was made by someone to break into the Frankston post office.

A youth, named Smedhurst, who was sleeping on the premises, was awakened by a noise proceeding from a window at the rear of the building. He at once sprang from his bed, naturally alarmed at the unusual sounds at such an early hour, and was just in time to observe a man decamping.

The local police are investigating.

Senior-Constable Elliott stated to a representative of “The Standard” on Monday that the marks of a pick had been found on the wood work of the window frame, where the burglar had endeavoured to gain an entrance. Fortunately young Smedhurst foiled the chances of the ubiquitous “Bill Sikes.”

An Age Of Oil - Celebrating Tile Opening Of Bulk Delivery At Frankston

Cr. J. Bradbury was the genial host at a luncheon which he tendered on Wednesday last at “The Fernery,” in accordance with the menu, par excellence, for which it is famous, in honour of the visit to Frankston of the C.O.R. representatives, who had come from Melbourne at the hearty invitation of the popular councillor to celebrate the opening of bulk delivery in the town.

Among those present at a most enjoyable function. were:-Messrs. Larking (Australian manager of the

Commonwealth Oil Refineries), J. Harmsworth (Victorian branch manager), J. B. Jolly (chief country representative), Gee. R. Broadbent (manager, touring department, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria); B. Cross (Australian Films), and Mr. Robins (of Cartoon Films), the function being given to celebrate the occasion of bulk delivery to Frankston.

In briefly responding to the toast of “Our Host,” Cr. Bradbury said he regretted the Prime Minister was not present. Mr. Bruce had sent an apology for absence owing to having to attend a Cabinet meeting in connection with the Wool Bill.

The toast of the “C.O.R.”, proposed by Mr. Broadbent, was responded to by Mr. Larking, who said that he could not do better than tell them something about the enterprise which was the cause of having brought about the gathering of fraternal felecitations.

The C.O.R., he explained had not been established as a business proposition in the ordinary sense of the term. During the war period, Australia was faced with a scarcity of motor spirit, and as a solution of the problem to meet an ever-growing demand and to fulfill all requirements in the event of a further international crisis, an association had been started which to-day was known as the C.O.R.. (Applause).

At the outset the Government had put up a sum of money to assist in a great project being consummated, and later had joined forces with the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, with the pleasing result that the original organ-

isation be came known as the C.O.R., established for the purpose of the manufacture of white products motor spirit and kerosene, the primary idea being to avoid being without these commodities in a time of national crisis.

The question had been asked why the C.O.R. did not reduce prices, but such was not the purpose in view as before explained.

Further, the Government was interested to the extent of some thing over half-a-million, also the Persian Oil Company, hence they naturally expected to share a little profit. Therefore, the. C.O.R. charged the same prices as their competitors, as, otherwise, they would become an additional burden to the taxpayer – a thing that was not desired.

Concluding, Mr. Larking said: “We are giving to the motorists a spirit of the highest quality. We are not, however, making any aviation spirit.

I think we can, safely say,” he continued, “that our reception by the public to-day is one which gives us every gratification. We have branches and stores throughout all the States, in Sydney, Brisbane, and Port Adelaide.

Concluding, Mr. Larking stated that the output of motor spirit at the C.O.R., at Laverton, was 20,000 gallons per day, covering five days a week. In addition, he quoted the following figures in respect of kerosene, namely 10,000 and 60,000 for crude oil.

Before and after luncheon the big motor delivery tank of the C.O.R. was much in evidence, and from the

Bowser on the curb outside “The Fernery,” Cr. Bradbury superintend a practical demonstration of the rapid manner in which a motor car is supplied with petrol under the bulk principle.

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Electric Power Failure - How It Retards Progress

“Put not your faith in princes” can under other and more modem conditions be transposed to read:

“Put not your faith in the Electricity Commission.”

If you do so it will have you at the psychological moment.

For example, last Wednesday’s issue of “The Standard” was well on the way to reaching the stage of printing when, without any warning, the power which is supposed to be guaranteed under the direction of Sir Monash, became obsolete, with the result that matters in the technical department of our old established Journal have, in consequence, of the failure of the current supply, been severely retarding the usual progress of those members of the staff who, week in and week out, dexterously add their co-operative efforts in regards to type-setting. By reason of a delay which we were not responsible, the issue of Wednesday Inst was not published until late in the evening (for which we tender eulogistic thanks to a great Electricity Commission) owing to the chaos, in general, certain editorials and special reports which are ready for our type operator, and under normal conditions would have appeared in widely-read columns to-day, have unavoidably

been left over till next Wednesday’s issue.

*** Wireless Demonstration at Frankston – Tuning Into 3 L.O. at Mr. H. M. Johnson’s – Melba’s Farewell Night

Melba’s farewell to Grand Opera on Monday night proved a great success to listeners-in at Johnson’s well known Gramo. and Radio Depot, Bay street.

Those who had the privilege of being present on the auspicious occasion under review, enjoyed the novelty of hearing the Diva’s wonderful voice by radio.

Dame Nellie Melba was heard to pleasing advantage, every detail in the performance coming out quite distinctly, also the speeches.

A special feature of the opera was the playing of the orchestra, which came through very clearly, the only fault being that Mr. Johnson’s premises were not large enough to accommodate the big crowd which had assembled.

In fact, the partition next-door had to be removed to ensure adequate space for the enthusiastic throng of listeners-in.

The receiving set used was a four-valve one, as advertised. It is of interest to announce that at the forthcoming football dance a much bigger set will be installed, when special wireless items will be recorded. ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 15 & 17 Oct 1924

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Dromana wins a close one, Carrum Downs collapses

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

A BRILLIANT unbeaten knock from Kierran Voelkl has helped Dromana score a hard-fought win over Red Hill.

Dromana hosted the match last Saturday. After losing the toss, Red Hill was sent in to bat first.

Harry Gouldstone and Thomas Lewis helped Red Hill put a big total on the scoreboard. Gouldstone scored 59 from 67 deliveries, and Lewis scored an unbeaten 52 from 45 balls. Lewis smashed four sixes during his innings.

Red Hill scored 6/220 from their 40 overs, and were in a good position to claim the win.

Dromana got their run chase off to a strong start thanks to openers Beau Anthony and Sam Fowler. Captain Fowler scored a patient 27 from 62 deliveries, and Anthony scored a quickfire 40 from 33. He hit seven boundaries.

After Anthony’s wicket fell, Kierran Voelkl came to the crease and put on a show. He made 92 runs at a strike rate of 100 to get his side over the line.

Voelkl finished the day unbeaten. He helped his side reach their target with a little more than two overs to spare.

At Lloyd Park last Saturday, Langwarrin held on for a close win over Old Peninsula.

Langwarrin batted first, and set their opponents a target of 191 to chase down. Skipper Ricky Damiano top scored with 77 from 76 deliveries.

Old Peninsula stumbled out of the gates, losing both openers off the bowling of Andrew Smith. Tom La Brooy helped steady the ship, but the damage had been done.

Old Peninsula scored 9/177 from their 40 overs, finishing 14 runs short of victory.

Andrew Smith took 4/38 for Langwarrin, and Sam Prosser took 3/36.

Pines wrapped up a five-wicket win over Baden Powell on Saturday with an over to spare. Heatherhill also picked up a win - they beat Sorrento by 32 runs.

PENINSULA

ROSEBUD chased down Somerville to grab a win away from home last weekend.

Somerville batted first on Saturday,

and put 196 runs on the board. Jack Barbour top scored with 72 runs - he hit six fours and two sixes.

Rosebud’s run chase got off to a shaky start, and at 3/38 they looked in trouble. Captain Patrick Nagel took the game by the scruff of the neck and helped get his side over the line.

Nagel scored 67 runs. Somerville weren’t able to dismiss him, and he ended up helping Rosebud score a four-wicket win.

Rosebud hit the winning runs with an over left to spare.

Long Island emerged from Saturday with a win over Moorooduc. Long Island won by 49 runs.

Mt Eliza dominated Seaford at RF Miles Reserve last weekend. Seaford only managed to score 95 in response to Mt Eliza’s total of 239.

Mornington closed out the round with a win over Seaford Tigers.

DISTRICT

FLINDERS and Carrum Downs went

down to the wire at BA Cairns Reserve last Saturday.

Flinders chose to bat first, but didn’t get off to a great start. Opener Thomas Pengelly impressed with a score of 57 from 84 deliveries, but his first three batting partners each departed before reaching double-digits.

The middle order steadied the ship, and helped their side reach a respectable total of 163.

Carrum Downs looked in the box seat to win, and at 5/145 were nearly over the line. Gordon Waterfall and James Abbotts were in control of the game.

A stunning collapse of 5/14 cost Carrum Downs the points. They ended up bowled out for 159, dooming them to defeat.

Carrum picked up a dominant victory on Saturday. They beat Main Ridge by 101 runs.

Crib Point and Boneo each picked up comfortable wins last weekend over Baxter and Balnarring respectively.

SUB DISTRICT

DELACOMBE Park won a thriller over Frankston YCW on Saturday.

The Stonecats batted first, and set their opponents a competitive total to chase. Frankston YCW scored 6/173 from their 40 overs - Jack Greenwood top scored with an unbeaten knock of 50.

Delacombe Park had to work hard for it, but managed to chase down their target.

Jonny Guthrie was the star of the show. The opener carried his bat, and hit the winning runs for his side with just one ball left to spare in the innings.

Guthrie scored 67 runs. His efforts got Delacombe Park a four-wicket win.

Mt Martha and Skye also played out a tight game last weekend.

Skye batted first at Ferrero Reserve. A late collapse cost them a better total, and they ended up scoring 8/150 from their 40 overs.

Ryan Harrison helped restrict Skye’s total. He posted figures of 4/38.

Mt Martha’s run chase went down to the wire. Time began to work against them late in the game, and wickets began to fall.

Mt Martha was bowled out for 147 runs, four four runs short of victory. They still had an over left to spare. David Dervan got his side over the line. He wiped out the tail, taking 3/15. Rye were comfortable victors over Tootgarook on Saturday. Tyabb also picked a win - the Yabbies beat Ballam Park by 100 runs.

WOMENS DIV ONE

AN excellent partnership between openers Michelle Richens and Ashleigh Barrand helped Rye secure a dominant win over Seaford Tigers on Sunday.

Belvedere Reserve hosted the two sides. Rye batted first, and looked dominant.

Michelle Richens was top-scorer. She scored 53 runs before retiring not out. Her batting partner Ashleigh Barrand scored 45 runs of her own.

Rye scored 4/180 from their 20 overs.

Seaford Tigers had few answers for Rye. Opener Kelly James dug in to score 25 runs, but the next best performer only managed to add eight runs to the scoreboard.

The Tigers scored 7/75 from their 20 overs, handing Rye a comfortable 105 run win.

Tooradin’s openers also put on a show on Sunday. Aimee Mellford and Debbie Wierzbinski each scored unbeaten half-centuries to help their side grab a win over Crib Point.

After their openers retired, Tooradin finished up on 2/152.

Crib Point’s middle order put in a good shift - skipper Laura Herrington top scored with 32 from 26 deliveriesbut the Magpies still fell short.

After 20 overs, Crib Point were still 37 runs short of victory.

Balnarring picked up a dominant nine-wicket win over Carrum Downs at home last weekend. Somerville were also nine-wicket winners on Sunday - they defeated Delacombe Park with ease.

THE Mornington Pirates stormed home to get their first win at home for the season in their State East 1 Baseball game at CB Wilson Reserve on Sunday defeating the Melbourne Baseball club 3 to 1 runs. However, the Demons won the 2nds match defeating the Pirates 9 to 7. Next home game at Wilson Reserve will be on 27 October with all the action starting at 1.30pm.

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Out of reach: Seaford got nowhere near Mt Eliza's big score of 239, falling 144 runs short.

Picture: Paul Churcher

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Surfers off to national grand final after clinching qualifier

THE Peninsula Surfriders Club (SRC) have celebrated a significant achievement after claiming the top spot in the 2024 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle (ABB) regional qualifier.

Hosted at the iconic Smith Beach on Phillip Island on October 6, surfers battled it out with waves of two to three feet high.

The first semi-final saw 13th Beach and Torquay start off evenly matched, with both teams’ first surfers scoring high 6-point rides. Then, Torquay’s second surfer, Xavier Huxtable, broke the tie with a 7.27-point ride for two big backhand hooks.

But with five out of their six waves scored, Peninsula were comfortably in front with team captain Lachy McDonald executing a powerful forehand slash, giving his team the motivation to finish off strong.

Torquay were unable to find a wave in the dying moments, leaving 13th Beach and Peninsula to head into the final.

Phillip Island won the second semifinal scoring the highest heat total of the day, 39.34, with Jan Juc Boardriders Club equally displaying quality surfing to take second place, nudging out South Coast BRC.

Heading into the final, the stakes were high with the top three teams qualifying for a coveted spot in the grand final to be held at Burleigh Heads in Queensland early next year.

Peninsula’s women’s surfer, Sara Hickson, delivered three massive backhand snaps, earning the highest

score of the day—a remarkable 8.33— propelling her team to first place.

Her performance saw her earn the Boost Mobile Wave of the Day.

Sara’s brother, Lucas Hickson, brought it home by catching a quick wave to finish on time and avoid a five-point deduction.

This secured a solid win for the thrilled Peninsula SRC at stop number three of the ABB, with 13th Beach also excited to come in second.

“We’re stoked! It’s tricky because there’s obviously some great clubs and it was sad to see Torquay drop out early, they’re the benchmark in many

respects,” McDonald said.

“The Island didn’t have a great final, but we’ve been really consistent for a long time.

“We’ll definitely keep training heading to the national final as that has been working out well for us with the consistency we’ve delivered. We can’t wait to get up to Burleigh’s fun waves!

“Hopefully it’s not as big and stormy as last year, which was actually kind of a little bit difficult to deal with, so hopefully it’s just easy and fun.”

Jan Juc Boardriders Club secured third place and a qualifying spot after a tight battle with Phillip Island, which, at one point, was in first place thanks to a brilliant show by Codie Jeffery who unleashed three huge backhand snaps.

But Phillip Island faced an unfortunate run of positioning themselves on the wrong side of waves, leaving the competition wide open.

Hyundai ABB Victorian Qualifier

Results:

1st - Peninsula SRC, 27.47

2nd - 13th Beach BRC, 22.56

3rd - Jan Juc BRC, 22.07 4th - Phillip Island

Cantavenera new Mentone boss

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

STATE 4 club Mentone has the youngest senior coach in local soccer circles after the recent appointment of 32-year-old Matias Cantavenera.

He has been part of the Panthers’ senior squad since leaving Chelsea at the end of the 2019 season but the midfielder is unlikely to be playing coach next season.

“I might play in the thirds but I can’t see myself playing in the seniors or reserves,” Cantavenera said.

But that’s furthest from his mind right now as he embraces the excitement at tackling his first senior coaching post.

“When Jason (Grieve) said he was leaving I felt this was a great time for me to take my first senior gig.

“I applied for the job and got it which I’m really thrilled about and I had great backing from the players which helped me hugely in getting the job.

“Everyone’s really excited for me, everyone’s really pumped.”

The players not only knew Cantavenera as a teammate but also as a coach.

Midway through last season Grieve spent seven weeks in his native Scotland for family reasons and Cantavenera filled the breach.

“I had a really good time doing it, I got on really well with the players and we had some really good results.”

Cantavenera was born in Argentina and came to Australia when he was 10.

Football was in his blood given the sport’s status in South America and he progressed from the juniors at Chelsea through to senior ranks.

A friendship prompted his switch to Mentone after the 2019 season and as he got older he moved back to a central defensive role.

“I think you get to observe more than if you were playing in midfield which is more all action.

“I’ve played against pretty much all the teams that are in our division and coached against many of them so I’ve got a really good handle on what State 4 is all about.

“More importantly I’ve got a good idea of what our players are about and how to get the best out of them.”

Cantavenera has also coached at junior boys NPL level as an assistant to Caleb Vaughan at Dandenong City and he has signed up his friend as his assistant.

“I wanted Caleb because he’s probably the person who knows more about football than anyone I’ve ever met.

“He’s done the equivalent of his C (coaching) licence and B licence in England and he’s taken coaching seri-

ously for a while now.

“As soon as I even thought about going for this job there was no-one else I wanted to do it with me.”

Cantavenera’s father Claudio will combine the roles of strength and conditioning and goalkeeping coach while the reserves coaching staff is yet to be appointed.

As for the senior squad few changes are expected.

“I want to keep all of the players to be honest.

“They are all good players and we have a great keeper which is so important.

“We’re a good club.

“The people here are good to be around and there’s no negativity on the social side of things which is important for the playing environment.”

Cantavenera has targeted a couple of new signings as he’s keen to add to the depth of his squad.

“I’d like to strengthen at centre back and we need more depth in goalkeeping.

“There’s obviously some really good players around and if we can grab one or two that would be great.”

It’s commonplace for new coaches to set firm goals for their team and if pressed about the upcoming season the word “promotion” usually features in their response.

Not so with Cantavenera.

He may be young in coaching terms but he’s canny enough to avoid setting himself and his players up for failure.

“I don’t want to set any targets yet simply because it’s better not to have a large target on your back.

“You can end up putting too much pressure on yourself if you fail to reach your targets early on in the season and suddenly you can find yourself in a very negative space.

“That’s when things become difficult.

“All I will say is that we definitely need to work on our fitness and if we can play the kind of football that works for us and everyone has a good understanding of their roles then we’ll have a team that’s capable of doing some good things in State 4.”

In other news a number of local clubs have held their annual presentation nights as the awards season gets into full swing.

Chelsea’s presentation night was held at Rossdale Golf Club on Saturday and senior men’s Player of the Year was Dylan Scott with Jarrah Clear runner-up.

Scott and Luke D’Alessandro shared the Players’ Player award and the Golden Boot winner was James Stinson who scored 17 goals in 12 games.

The reserves Player of the Year was Mitch Hammon with Liam Pavlov runner-up.

also snared Golden Boot honours while Will Patrick won the reserves Players’ Player award.

Chelsea’s Coach of the Year award was won by former senior player Will Ong who guided the club’s State 4 women’s team to promotion.

The women’s Player of the Year was Matilda Blyth and the Players’ Player award went to Makayla Bader.

The Young Player of the Year was Sophie Jackson.

Skye United held its presentation night at Southern Golf Club recently and here is a list of the many award winners acknowledged on the night: 2024 John Ramsden Men’s Player of the Year Travis Mitchell, 2024 Laa Chol Women’s Player of the Year Abby Johnston, Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Marcus Collier, Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Runners-Up Emmanuel Scarlett and Benjamin Lund, Senior Men’s Player’s Player Marcus Collier, Senior Men’s Player’s Player Runnerup Emmanuel Scarlett, Senior Men’s Golden Boot Marcus Collier, Reserve Men’s Best and Fairest Liam Attard, Reserve Men’s Best and Fairest Runner-up Callum Hope, Reserve Men’s Player’s Player Sebastian Stevens, Reserve Men’s Player’s Player Runner-up Joseph Martin, Reserve Men’s Golden Boot Sebastian Stevens, State 2 Women’s Best and Fairest Chiara Ferra, State 2 Women’s Player’s Player

Abby Johnston, State 2 Women’s Player’s Player Runner-up Jasmine Jaber, State 2 Women’s Golden Boot Jasmine Jaber, State 4 Women’s Best and Fairest Ta-Ley Robinson, State 4 Women’s Player’s Player Sophie Clarke, State 4 Women’s Player’s Player Runnerup Amba Tennant, State 4 Women’s Golden Boot Sultana Salihee, Metro 7 Best and Fairest Craig Nielsen, Metro 7 Best and Fairest Runner-up Josh Gribling, Metro 7 Golden Boot Danny Welsh, Over 35s Best and Fairest Michael Putson, Over 35s Best and Fairest Runner-up Stuart Putson and Over 35s Golden Boot Michael Putson.

Here is the list of award winners at the recent Somerville Eagles presentation night held at Functions by the Bay: Senior Men’s Best and Fairest Conor Mcfall, Players’ Player Nick Simmons, Coach’s Award Tom Hennessy, Reserves Best and Fairest Sam Beadle, Players’ Player Max Watson, Coach’s Award Conor Phillips, Senior Women’s Best and Fairest Verenise Sookun, Players’ Player Tay Culwick, Coach’s Award Jen Camilleri, Thirds Best and Fairest Cameron Dingley, Players’ Player Devlin Lee, Coach’s Award Caleb Anderson, Fourths Best and Fairest Lachie Ashton, Players’ Player Guil Ribeiro, Coach’s Award Flynn Smallacombe, Somerville also had a number of club awards announced on the night: Golden Boot Max Watson (25 goals), Best U21 Coby Vowels, Most Improved Male Josh Simmons, Most Improved Female Jessica Postema, President’s Award Caleb Anderson, Best Club Person Haley Wilson, Life Membership Craig Bozelle. Mount Martha held its presentation night at the Mornington Civic Bowls Club last weekend and the award winners were:

Senior men’s Best and Fairest Daniel Bancroft, senior women’s Best and Fairest Kirra Greenwood, reserves men’s Best and Fairest Tyrone Pennet, senior men’s Players’ Player Daniel Bancroft, senior women’s Players’ Player Meredith Read, reserves men’s Players’ Player Dylan Elliot, senior men’s Coach’s Award Davey Jones, senior women’s Coach’s Award Libby Aylett, reserves men’s Coach’s Award Max Counsel.

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In the spotlight: Newly appointed Mentone head coach Matias Cantavenera (left) and Skye United’s Abby Johnston who won the club’s Laa Chol Women’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards. Johnston picture: Jordan Martin

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