Mornington News 26th March 2024

SUNDAY 31 MARCH MORNINGTON RACECOURSE

MPNG Mornington Easter returns to Mornington Racecourse on Sunday 31 March for an egg-ceptional day of racing and family festivity.

To celebrate one of Clip Clop Club’s biggest days of the year, the grounds will transform into a spectacle of carnivalesque action and family-friendly entertainment where young racegoers can enter free and enjoy unlimited rides.

From facepainting to Chairoplane adventures, cup and saucer spins and merry-go-round delights, there is something for the whole family to love.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt is on for the little ones, with thousands of delicious Easter Eggs hidden across the Front Lawn waiting to be found! Visit ticketek.com.au to secure your spot in the hunt.

Whether you’re craving a cool beverage, sweet treat or gourmet bite, our Lawn Bar and range of delicious food trucks have you covered.

What’s more, on the Front Lawn a live DJ will be spinning fun-loving dance tracks until the last race to get you into the Easter spirit!

Ride for safety

They’re off: Mount Martha Primary School students at the start of the National Ride2School Day event.

Taking a ride for road safety awareness, Page 5

Demand for refund of parking fines

the technology. He said such problems could be used as a basis for a complaint under the Human Rights and Responsibilities Act on the grounds that older people or people with disabilities had been discriminated against.

Council Watch Victoria is calling on anyone who has been fined at any of the three trial locations since it started in December 2023 to contact them.

Figures released last week show the shire collected $347,721 from the parking trial, including $96,360 in fines (Motorists paying to park, Page 7).

Council Watch president Dean Hurlston said the group was particularly interested in hearing from older people who have had trouble using

The parking trial, which operates at Flinders pier, Schnapper Point, Mornington and Sunnyside beach, Mount Eliza, has been unpopular with many beach users and some business owners since it began last December.

While visitors are required to pay for their parking in other beachside municipalities, elements of the shire’s trial have been criticised by motorists, including the minimum $6.50 hourly fee, and the camera technology.

Hurlston said fines issued at the clothing optional Sunnyside beach

were of particular concern as the beach was specifically “important” to members of the LGBTQI community.

Previous public commentary suggested that at least one councillor wants the clothing optional beach closed, which could be a “breach of civil liberties”, he said.

There are also concerns about whether the council has the power to enforce the fines, given that its own policies state that CCTV footage can only be accessed by police.

Hurlston said there were grounds to demand that all parking fines under the pilot be reviewed “as they are not adhering to council policy”.

“We call on council to pause the system, refund all fines, fix their policy and reconsult with the com-

munity before restarting the program,” he said.

“There are too many policy gaps, issues, errors and questions to justify this poorly executed trial, human rights and civil liberties are serious considerations for all residents and visitors.”

Mornington MP Chris Crewther said he had received many complaints about the trial from constituents, and believed it was impacting locals and tourists, particularly elderly people and small businesses that relied on being able to park nearby.

Crewther told state parliament that he hoped Mornington Peninsula Shire Council “would conclude” the ninemonth trial as soon as possible. He also called on the state govern-

ment to “stop cost shifting” to councils and forcing them to look at things like paid parking to increase revenue.

Similar camera-based parking schemes in NSW are also under scrutiny, with the government there ordering some councils to revert to paper parking fines after revenue surged by $140 million in three years under a ticketless system.

NSW Finance Minister Courtney Houssos has ordered councils to revert back to paper fines and stated that she wanted to ensure the state’s parking system was “fair and transparent”.

People who have been fined under the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s paid parking scheme and can send a copy of the fine to info@ councilwatch.com.au

Liz Bell

liz@mpnews.com.au

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The broken gate can wait, until it can’t.

Livestock is the second highest killer on farms – we all know cattle can be unpredictable.

So while it may seem like a job that’ll take longer to get the tools out than do, one small repair could save a life.

Understand your responsibilities with safety around cattle at worksafe.vic.gov.au/livestock It’s never you, until it is.

Scan for farm safety support.

Hastings Club plans pokies-free future

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

IT WILL be a matter of short-term pain for long-term gain if the committee of the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club recommendation succeeds in placing the organisation into a voluntary creditors wind-up at a special general meeting next month.

The committee has spent months trying to find a pathway forward from a dire financial situation caused by the venue’s gaming machines, but now believes the wind-up is the only way out.

Declining use of the machines coupled with soaring government charges and taxes on gaming have changed the profits from the machines into losses, with attempts to negotiate with the state government regarding the situation failing.

“The committee have worked tirelessly to try and find a solution,” Hasting Club president David Gibbs said. “We have diligently kept members informed of the situation, and have explored all available avenues, but it is not feasible to continue trading in our current format, and we believe the club must end its association with gaming machines.”

Hasting Cricket Club was founded in 1887 and Hastings Football Club in 1891, but it wasn’t until 1967 that a group of 120 locals created the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club Co-Operative to build clubrooms at Hastings Park.

In what was considered a ground-

breaking community-driven effort, the clubrooms were built and in 1969 a new entity founded, the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club.

In 1974, the club was the first cricket and football club in Victoria to hold a full liquor licence and in 1992 members voted to “put the club on the map” and decided to enter gaming.

But the journey has not been without its challenges. The club is located

on Crown land, resulting in difficulty securing financing when required due to a lack of property security. Further, the gaming machines have seen the club overlooked for government grants while many surrounding towns have seen extensive redevelopment of their sporting precincts.

“We must continue,” Gibbs said. “We have a 137-year history of cricket and 133-year history with football.”

The committee plans to start a new community-based entity, the Hastings Community and Sports Club, and start again as a grassroots organisation.

“It will be hard work and we’ll need the support of the community to succeed, but succeed we will,” Gibbs said.

The committee believes that ending the club’s association with gaming machines will be the beginning of a

new culture of community orientation while continuing its association with cricket and football and possibly other sports.

“There is no doubt the club did originally benefit from gaming,” Gibbs said. “But it must be acknowledged that it does damage in the community and retiring from gaming will attract new patrons to the club.”

Each year about $2.8 million is put through the club’s 50 gaming machines and more than $90 million is spent on pokies on the Mornington Peninsula each year, equating to nearly $250,000 a day.

The new entity, reborn without gaming machines, has the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire, and opens the door to government grants.

“While other clubs have attracted huge government funding we’ve been constantly overlooked due to our association with gaming machines,” Gibbs said.

“This has seen our venue fall behind, and we’ll be looking to attract government funding to redevelop our facilities.

“And while the committee are obviously saddened by the folding of the current entity, we are excited at the prospect of a grassroots-driven sporting precinct with state-of-the-art facilities that will provide a longlasting and sustainable benefit to the community.”

The move to wind up the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club will be put members at a meeting to be held at the club at 6.30pm on 2 April.

Tough task: Committee members of the Hastings Cricket and Football Social Club Kevin Miles, Peter Newton, Ted Gent and David Gibbs. Picture: Cameron McCullough

Help on the way for homeless women

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

A NEW housing and support charity will set up on the Mornington Peninsula to cater for the increasing number of women needing support.

Women’s Community Shelters, a Sydney-based organisation, will hold forum in May to discuss establishing a steering committee on the peninsula.

Hastings housing advocate Karen Taylor said the peninsula was “in a big mess” when it came to housing, particularly for women.

“With respect to the housing shortage, and with single women over the age of 55 being the fastest growing cohort for homelessness, initiatives like the WCS become increasingly important,” she said.

Taylor said women were often the hidden face of the housing crisis and it was “fantastic” to see a community housing initiative recognise the need on the peninsula.

Women’s Community Shelters works with communities to establish new shelters to provide short term emergency accommodation and support in a safe environment that enables homeless women to rebuild self-esteem and achieve control and fulfilment of their lives.

Support services are not just help finding affordable housing, but include

access to counselling, health care, assistance to navigate government bureaucracy, legal help, further education and employment to help women reestablish control over their lives.

The group says existing services cannot meet the demand for crisis accommodation for women who are homeless, with more than one in two women across Australia needing a bed in a crisis shelter being turned away every night, mostly due to a lack of space.

According to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council data women and children are disproportionally affected by the peninsula’s homelessness crisis, often due to family violence.

Unfortunately, there is no crisis accommodation on the peninsula.

Temporary crisis housing at The Ranch Motel in Boneo has seen all 13 rooms full almost every day since it opened almost two years ago, but with its imminent closure, the lack of crisis beds will reach breaking point.

Overall, the number of people waiting for social housing on the peninsula is growing. There are now 3000 applicants on the waiting list on the Port Phillip side of the peninsula and more than 1000 applicants on the Western Port side. About 90 per cent of these applicants are eligible for priority access.

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Clarence draws a crowd

WHILE scarecrows are used to repel would-be garden raiders, Clarence Carecrow has been attracting attention along Dunns Road, Mornington since the days of COVID.

Lynn Swannell, told her friends and neighbours Olivia Wallace and Ann Littleford about “carecrows” popping

up in Melbourne suburbs to share a message of mental health, support and community. Swannell then made Clarence to cheer up the neighbourhood and he now has extended his wardrobe to include outfits and accessories for many occasions, including Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

Pool to be revived after 20 years

THE 20-year-old Pelican Park Recreation Centre at Hastings will be closed for four to six months from October.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the closure is needed for such “vital works” as replacing plant equipment including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boilers and repairs to the pool shell.

The centre should reopen in March or April 2025.

These works are necessary to ensure our community can continue to enjoy visiting Pelican Park into the future.

Mornington Peninsula Shire will provide regular updates while we work towards enhancing the facilities at Pelican Park Recreation Centre.

“The maintenance and renewal of Pelican Park Recreation Centre is crucial to upholding the high standards of our community facilities. We are committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents and visitors,” the mayor Cr Simon Brooks said.

“We are working closely with Pelican Park members to explore options for transferring memberships to other local facilities, or suspending them free of charge during the closure.”

Brooks said the shire’s priority was to cause “minimal disruption”.

“For 20 years our beloved Pelican Rec Centre has served us well. Now it is time to complete essential upgrades, that will reflect the true testament in our dedication to providing a top-tier recreational facility,” Cr Lisa Dixon said.

“By ensuring the longevity and functionality of this treasured facility, we're not only prioritising safety but also enhancing the overall experience for local users, which our community can be truly proud of. Watch this exciting space evolve!”

To keep track of the works, go to mornpen. vic.gov.au/pelicanparkworks or email rac@ mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 5950 1076 for more details.

“Nowadays, Clarence brings joy and smiles not only to the residents but also to the many children and people going past who often look out for him,” Littleford said.

Dressed and ready for Easter, “landmark” Clarence has already been “drawing quite a crowd”.

Police patrol

Pearcedale fatal crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Pearcedale on Thursday 21 March.

Police were told a car travelling on TyabbTooradin Road collided with a truck approaching in the opposite direction at about 4.50pm.

The male driver of the car, the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

The truck driver was not injured and stopped at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

Elite bike stolen

POLICE are seeking help to locate an $8000 bicycle stolen from a house in Capel Sound in February.

Mornington Peninsula CIU detectives believe the thieves have entered the garage at the Brendel Street home, between 5 and 12 February.

The bicycle has a DRAPAC racing team colours paint scheme.

Investigators have released images of bicycles that are similar in appearance to the one that was stolen.

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

Landmark drawcard: Ann Littleford, Lynn Swannell and Olivia Wallace with Clarence Carecrow in his best Easter outfit.

Picture: Supplied

Taking a ride for safety awareness

STUDENTS from Mount Martha Primary School last Friday (22 March) were among 350,00 students Australia-wide participating in a national bike safety awareness ride.

The White Bike Foundation teamed with Bicycle Network for National Ride2School Day, with students riding, walking, scooting and skating to school across the country.

Police and volunteers from The White Bike Foundation met Mount Martha Primary School students, Grade 6 TravelSmart representatives and families to ride the last kilometre from Mount Martha Community House to the school on Glenisla Drive.

They were joined on the ride and in school assembly by Bicycle Network CEO Alison McCormack, 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Steele Von Hoff and Para-Ironman Robbie Pieme. Founded following the death of former Mount Martha Primary School student Joel Hawkins in 2015, The White Bike Foundation has supported the school’s bike education program over the past five years, including National Ride2School Day in 2020 and 2023.

The foundation is hoping to use the milestone day to share its message with the wider community, to inspire the next generation of road users to focus of safe riding.

The school’s principal Karen Walker said the event was a great way to

promote healthy and active transport options for families.

“Not only does it encourage physical activity, but it also helps to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable transportation options. Through our school bike education program our students learn bike skills and begin to develop an understanding of road safety,” she said.

Cr Despi O’Connor, a teacher at Mount Martha Primary, founded the school’s TravelSmart program and won Ride2School Gold Status for the

school in 2019, said the event created a sense of belonging and bolstered mental health.

The foundation aims to educate and protect road users by encouraging respect, mindfulness and patience, as well as work with schools and likeminded organisations to drive cultural and legislative change. Donations can be made at whitebikefoundation.org.au

The White Bike Foundation invites schools to make contact if they are interested in delivering the program

in term four. After launching its road safety awareness campaign on 17 March 2018, foundation cycled 1700 kilometres (Dromana to Canberra) to deliver a message to then Flinders MP Greg Hunt “that there are 86,400 seconds in one day. Pause and take two to make the safest decision for all road users”. The foundation was started after Mount Martha student Joel Hawkins was killed on the road.

Hawkins was 17 when his journey was cut short after the driver of a car

failed to give way on Nepean Highway at the Ponderosa Place, Dromana intersection on 17 June 2015.

Among a long list of achievements, Hawkins had won bronze for Victoria in the 2014 Cycling Australia under-17 national individual time trial championships when he was 16.

A “ghost bike” was installed in his memory near the accident site.

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Land council control handed to directors

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

ADMINISTRATIVE control of the Frankston-based Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) has been handed back to the corporation’s directors.

The land council is the Traditional Owner organisation and registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) representing the Bunurong people of the southeastern Kulin Nation on the Mornington Peninsula, Western Port and part of south-west Gippsland.

It was placed was placed under special administration by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations for six on 11 September last year.

The handover was made last Friday (15 March) to directors appointed by the special administrators.

“The registrar will be monitoring the corporation closely over the next 12 months to ensure it properly transitions back to normal operations,” Kevin Vu, delegate of the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations, said in a letter to the land council.

“I ask that the directors carry out their functions and exercise their powers with full care and diligence and in the best interests of the corporation.”

The registrar has allowed the land

council to have up to 13 directors.

Registrar delegate, James Rose, said exemption had been granted “because the exempted provisions would impose unreasonable burdens”.

The land council’s directors can also be appointed for more than two years, the maximum allowed under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

Seven directors of the land council announced last week are Anthony Egan, Brett Ingram, Dennis Dyason, Kerry Romney, Lisa Rea, Terry Atkinson and Zoe Upton.

CEO Jody Irwin was appoint in January by a selection panel which interviewed five finalist candidates in December 2023. More than 120 candidates were considered. Irwin was CEO of Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service (Aboriginal Corporation) from 2019 to 2023.

The selection panel said it had “particularly valued her commitment to building positive team culture through respectful leadership and mentoring, and her track record in building member engagement in the corporation's key role as an Aboriginal communitycontrolled organisation”.

At the time of the appointment of special administrator Peter McQuoid last September, land council members were told that someone in his role

“helps to fix problems such as money trouble, service delivery problems or poor governance” (Administrator to ‘fix’ land council woes, The News 30/10/23.

For each of the past two years

Mornington Peninsula Shire has given the land council $100,000 under a memorandum of understanding agreement that, according to then mayor Cr Steve Holland, “details our partnership on matters such as land care, cultural training and some of the actions of our Reconciliation Action Plan”.

“… The special administrator’s aim is to work with the corporation to fix internal problems and restore it to good health. When I achieve that, I will appoint a new board of directors and hand back control of the corporation to its members,” McQuoid said.

He said the land council had not “successfully” held an annual general meeting for two consecutive financial years “denying members their right to elect directors to govern the corporation on their behalf”.

The land council provides municipal councils with archaeological field assessments as part of cultural heritage management plan (CHMP) process, cultural heritage advice, and information about the Aboriginal community, people, Bunurong culture, and the environment.\

Support available for Tourette

WHEN Mount Eliza mother Rachel Miller received the diagnosis six years ago that her then four-year-old son had Tourette Syndrome, she set about finding out as much as she could.

Now, with her son, a 10-year-old at primary school, she is on a mission to ensure that all young people and adults with TS, and their families, are also aware of the support and help there is within the community.

“It made such a difference to our family when we found out there was help and other families to talk to,” she said.

Miller is currently raising money to help families attend camps run by the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia and is holding a fundraising silent auction and raffle mid-year on the Mornington Peninsula to help more families attend. She is also seeking items and donations from local businesses.

Miller said the support her family received through TSAA was invaluable, and she was happy to be able to spread the word.

“The Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia is volunteer-run charity that has been going since 1989, and all our funds go to directly supporting those with TS,” she said.

“There is a national camps program in six states, where families can meet other families, swap information and find out more about supporting their loved one.

“These are a highlight of the TS calendar year and many families and adults with TS coming together. It is often the first time many meet someone else with TS and it is a vital part of our organisation, which is currently underfunded.”

TSAA also runs a national online forum to help people break down the isolation many people with TS feel, educational and resource materials, support groups in six states and school in-service programs.

Miller said the community understanding of TS was often based on what people saw de-

picted in films, but that was usually exaggerated or incorrect.

“It is a neurological disorder that results in verbal and physical tics, but not everyone will have the same tics, and not everyone will swear like they do in the movies,” she said.

“It’s important to raise awareness in the community and also get the word out to people with

TS that there is support and people to talk to.”

The TSAA spokeswoman Sophie Derriman said the association also supported people with other tic disorders. Anyone needing information or businesses that can help by donating raffle items or a hall, should contact the TSAA at info@tourette.org.au

Liz Bell

Motorists pay to park

IT COST motorists nearly $350,000 in fees and fines to park at three Mornington Peninsula foreshore car parks in the first three months of a paid parking trial.

The nine month trial started on 1 December last year at Schnapper Point, Mornington, near Flinders pier and Sunnyside Beach, Mount Eliza.

The $347,721 collected by Mornington Peninsula Shire up to 12 March included $96,360 in fines.

The latest figures given by shire CEO John Baker at the council’s 13 March public meeting include the $178,000 ($20,000 in fines) collected in the parking trial’s first month (Fines find their mark at foreshore car parks, The News 23.1.24).

Baker told the meeting that $243,000 (73 per cent) had been collected from motorists at Mornington, $58,000 (15 per cent) at Flinders and $46,000 (12 per cent) from Mount Eliza.

The $96 fines (including some issued near the Sorrento ferry terminal) were for parking without a ticket, exceeding time limits and parking without a trailer at a boat ramp.

Parking is free for peninsula residents who have an e-permit and $6.50 an hour for visitors or $19.50 a day at Sunnyside and Flinders.

The parking trial is reported to have cost the shire $1 million. Keith Platt

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council CEO John Baker.

RACHEL Miller and her son Ashton spend time raising money for the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia to ensure families get support and social connection. Picture: Gary Sissons

Walking paws lead way to business

RSPCA Victoria is inviting exhibitors to connect with hundreds of passionate pet owners at this year’s Million Paws Walk at Hastings.

The Mornington Peninsula is home to one of the RSPCA’s main dog walking events, which provides the opportunity for businesses to make contact with dog and pet lovers, while raising money to end cruelty to animals.

Event and community fundraising manager Kate Kasby said this year’s event was a special milestone.

“We’re very excited for this year because it marks the 30th anniversary of Million Paws Walk and we are planning an amazing day out for all pet lovers,” Kasby said.

“People love their pets and it’s such a fantastic day out that also helps us end animal cruelty by raising vital funds.

“With the number of animals being seized by or surrendered to our

Chocolate lovers

THERE is still time for chocolate lovers to be in with a chance to win one of four Easter baskets in the Peninsula Cat Rescue Easter raffle.

Tickets range from $2 each to eight for $10.

The raffle is drawn on 28 March.

Go to the group’s Facebook page to find out how to enter, at facebook.com/peninsulacatrescue/

Inspectorate increasing each year, fundraising activities like Million Paws Walk are more vital than ever to help cover the cost of care for these animals.”

Businesses interested in running a vendor stall at this year’s Mornington Peninsula Million Paws Walk can find more information at rspcavic. org/million-paws-walk-2024-exhibitwith-us/.

Registrations for the 30th Annual Million Paws Walk are now open, with a “barking-mad” discount of 60 per cent available until 27 March. Register at millionpawswalk.com.au

The Mornington Peninsula Million Paws Walk will be at Fred Smith Reserve, Marine Parade, Hastings on Sunday 26 May. The event starts at 9 am, with the walk at 11am and festivities concluding at 2pm.

Tickets: millionpawswalk.com.au/ mornington-peninsula

Decades of dolphin research

THE Dolphin Research Institute last week celebrated 33 years of its achievements and efforts to “improve outcomes for dolphins, whales, and our precious marine environment”.

Executive director Jeff Weir said the picture chosen to mark the institute’s one third of a century “shows something you don’t see every day — a dolphin riding on the head of a humpback whale”.

The picture was taken in 2020 when the same humpback had spent a week

feeding off Phillip Island, the first time such an event had been recorded.

“Our role in capturing knowledge and filling these knowledge gaps is integral to our work spanning four decades,” Weir said.

“Our milestone anniversary reminds our supporters of the journey we have been on together, how far we have come and how the need for our work is greater than ever in these rapidly changing times.”

Weir said gifts from “trusting

donors” were the lifeblood of the organisation.

“They enable us to innovate, develop and maintain programs that otherwise won't happen”, including the ’i sea, i care' and research fellowships.”

Weir said the institute was committed to “making the most out of every donation to achieve impacts for dolphins and whales, their environment and our community”.

Keith Platt

Wildlife carer (with friends) needs a home

FOR the second time in five years, Rye-based wildlife rehabilitator Brenda Marmion has found herself “homeless” after the house she rents has been placed on the market.

The animal rescuer and advocate, 79, is looking for a new a new home for herself and the animals she rescues and rehabilitates in the midst of a housing crisis.

In 2018 the pensioner, whose health is suffering, had to leave her then home of four years when it too was sold.

“To be able to continue doing my volunteer wildlife care, I have to find a home that has a good-sized block for my cages, because I’m getting more and more injured and ill animals,” she said.

Apart from finding a new property, the task of moving the animals and their cages is adding to Marmion’s anxiety over the prospect of homelessness.

“I don’t know what I will do if I can’t find somewhere else to continue my wildlife care, but I’m hoping there is a kind landlord out there who can help,” she said.

Marmion was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2016 and has received the Good Neighbour Award. To help, visit Crystal Oceans Facebook page.

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All aboard: A dolphin was pictured in 2020 riding on the head of a humpback whale. Picture: Supplied

Homeless: Wildlife carer Brenda Marmion needs a place she and her furred and feathered patients can call home.

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Peer support on hand for Parkinson’s

By

Pat

Lawson-Black SOMETIMES, people surprise themselves. You’d hardly call this an inexperienced crew, but when serendipity brought seven Mornington Peninsula residents together they had no idea what they’d be able to accomplish as a group.

They had two major things in common: a close personal interest in the passage of Parkinson’s disease and a genuine desire, coupled with heaps of energy and enthusiasm, to create a support group for those living with PD.

“We’d all seen social media notices from the Victorian not-for-profit organisation Fight Parkinson’s, which highlighted an upcoming meeting for interested parties at the Mount Martha Community House,” Ken Wall said.

“Seven of us turned up, including a couple of businessmen, two super-secretaries, a school teacher, a banker and a former nurse, all with a common goal, to create a local support group for those living with Parkinson’s disease.”

The group’s first meeting was in early 2023 in a Mornington coffee shop, where they tossed ideas around in an atmosphere of informality and camaraderie.

“I had been diagnosed with PD at the beginning of COVID, in 2022,” Joanne Rich said. “I was really in the dark about the disease and my sister said she’d come to support me at the meeting.” Rich had no idea she’d soon become an integral part of what has come to be known as PPPSG -

Peninsula Parkinson’s Peer Support Group.

“We worked out that first we needed to find premises for our meetings. And quick smart,” Angela Wall said. “My husband Ken and I approached our local church. They kindly gave us a room at no cost, and we were on our way.”

One of the first positive decisions the group made was to distribute flyers to medical surgeries, super clinics and local hospitals.

“At our first meeting we went from

seven to 12 attendees, then 12 to 15, then 15 to 20,” Ken Wall said. The group now has 98 people on its database and gets 68 to 70 people at its monthly meetings.

Structuring the PPPSG was “a logical process”, Phillip Hancorne said.

“We just fell into the various roles according to our expertise. We knew we needed signage and bank accounts. I had experience in banking so I’m now the numbers man, and Ken, having run a large communications company, is the word man.”

The group also sought and received advice from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Bendigo Bank.

The group’s informal approach and outreach seems to be working well, according to Ken Wall.

“We haven’t had any serious stuffups, only one time when the speaker didn’t turn up. The team jumped in and spoke of their experiences, and it

ended up being a really fun, memorable meeting.”

The group’s founding members agree that one of its most appreciated aims is the attention given to the supporters, or carers, of those living with Parkinson’s.

“It’s wonderful to see these members comparing notes together over a cuppa at the end of the meetings. We are there to offer them practical and emotional support,” Angela Wall said.

“They share their experiences, their tips and little things they’ve learned. Same with the Parkinson’s members, who really benefit from the inside knowledge of our expert speakers.”

“We like to sit back and watch the interaction between members,” Harcorne said. “It’s very rewarding, one of the highlights for us. We introduce them to one another, and they share their journeys.

“Everyone is different, no-one has identical symptoms. When you come to a group like this you can speak openly about your Parkinson’s symptoms - it’s a blessing.

“One of our members recently referred to our meetings as her safe place, so we know we’re on the right track.”

The Peninsula Parkinson’s Peer Support Group meets at 1pm on the first Tuesday of the month but, due to Easter, the next meeting will be 2pm4pm, 9 April at Mount Martha Community House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha. Inquiries: call Ken Wall on 0412 561 768 or Phillip Hancorne, 0487 352 190.

Team members: The Peninsula Parkinson’s Peer Support Group, from left, Angela and Ken Wall, Joanne Rich, Mark Pitman, Phillip and Jean Hancorne and Lizzie Bloom. Picture: Supplied

Lizzie Bloom and husband Mark Pitman organise guest speakers, and Jean Hancorne handles correspondence.

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THURSDAY AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: FANTASY LEAGUE

7MATE, 8.30pm

Theatrics are taken to an OTT realm in this glitzy and giddy spin-off of the much-loved talent franchise. In this encore, finalists, winners and popular performers from past series return to dazzle judges Howie Mandel, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum (pictured), who each mentor their chosen acts. With only one champion crowned at the series’ conclusion, the judges engage in an all-out battle to reign supreme.

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, 7.30pm

In tonight’s offering, the school holidays are here and there’s an abundance of inspiration for the break. Costa Georgiadis visits Australia Zoo to not only meet its fascinating residents, but learn about how its plants supply food and a habitat. Jane Edmanson (pictured) visits an inspiring outdoor area that proves size doesn’t matter, where a courtyard big enough to park a car is flourishing with native trees and a lush wildflower meadow.

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FRIDAY

THE BIG SHORT

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm

Bold, ambitious, bursting with talent and wit, Adam McKay’s intelligent review of the 2008 Wall Street meltdown will leave you exhilarated by its panache and fuming at the greediness and arrogance of banks. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell (pictured), Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Marisa Tomei, McKay makes the complications of the credit crunch easy to understand as we follow several parallel stories.

SATURDAY MINISERIES: LIFE AFTER LIFE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

The powerful, unnerving feeling of déjà vu is given a poignant and intelligent significance in this enthralling tale based on Kate Atkinson’s novel. Beautifully told, this four-part drama turns its last page on the story of Ursula Todd (a bewitching Thomasin McKenzie, pictured) tonight in a confronting fashion. Ambiguity and an increasing sense of helplessness colour this final peek into Ursula’s never-ending loop of birth and death as World War II’s grip tightens.

“I just want a good death. How do you have a good death?” Ursula moans. This striking conclusion features the repeated motif of falling snow signalling her death, of course, as well as a fateful meeting with Adolf Hitler.

6.00

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6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa) Bettany Hughes explores Bulgaria.

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: London. Stanley Tucci explores how Italian immigration has transformed London’s food scene.

9.20 The Vanishing Triangle. (Malsv) Lisa is given a terrible choice by the killer.

10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Illegals. (Malsv)

11.40 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG, R) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

1.00 Fortitude. (MA15+av, R) The police continue their investigation.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

U3/5

6.00 Deal Or No

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

7.30 I’m A

Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

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

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mv, R) A group of teens terrorising tourists has the SVU squad working overtime.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Steve Carell in The Big Short

Friday, March 29

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 6.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.35

Easter In Australia. (PG, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 QI. (Ml, R) 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 House Of Gods. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 To Be Advised.

5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 Back Roads. (R)

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News At Easter.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson tours a tiny garden.

8.30 Happy Valley. (Malv) Catherine confronts Clare. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

9.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)

10.35 QI. (PG, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.25 Grand Designs. (R)

12.15 Belgravia. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s

Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30

MOVIE: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. (2012, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Amy. (2015, MA15+)

12.20am Would I Lie To You? 12.50 QI. 1.30 Close To Me. 2.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 3.45 ABC News Update. 3.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

1.55pm Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 The Magic Canoe. 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 7.45 MOVIE: Watership Down. (1978, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Beauty Shop. (2005, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG, R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mystery Of The Ark Of Covenant. (PG, R) A look at the Ark of the Covenant.

8.20 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Tokyo To The Sea Of Japan. Part 1 of 2. Explores Japan’s Shinkansen, the world’s most punctual long-distance express trains.

10.10 Naples: Under The Volcanic Threat. (R)

11.10 A French Case. (Premiere, Mal)

12.10 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (Mal, R)

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch.

12.35 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 1.05 The Tailings. 1.35 Hustle. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 5.50 The UnXplained. 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Tape Finland. 11.05 Venus: Let’s Talk About Sex. 12.40am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Continued. (1993, PG)

7.10 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 9.15

Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 11.30 Kodachrome. (2017, M) 1.30pm Hamlet. (1948, PG) 4.20 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30

The Big Short. (2015, M) 10.55 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 1.10am The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 3.05 Late Programs.

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SEVEN (7)

6.00 Sunrise.

Better Date Than Never. (R)

5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00

Story: On The Brink – Bon Scott. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.

6.30 Back Roads: Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania. (R) Joe O’Brien travels to the Tasman Peninsula.

7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Miniseries: Life After Life. (Mal) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. A series of death notices in the Oxford Mail provides clues to Endeavour’s final investigation.

10.05 House Of Gods. (Mls, R) Isa uncovers a valuable asset.

11.00 Happy Valley. (Malv, R)

12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. 11.00 The Story Of Coffee. (PGas, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. Qualifying. 5.00 Hungry For More: Spain. (PG) 5.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road.

8.30 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication: The Fall Of A King. Part 3 of 3.

9.30 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Venice, Bologna And The Bay Of Poets. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4.

10.25 Those Who Stayed. (Final, Mal) 11.10

Between Two Worlds. (Mals) 12.05 Miniseries: True Colours. (Mlv, R) 1.55 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R, , France) Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman. 3.40 Face To Face. (Ma, R)

4.35 In Therapy. (Mls, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 The Tailings. 11.45 Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup. H’lights. 12.45pm Figure Skating. ISU World C’ships. H’lights. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.20 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.40 Better Things. 11.15 We Are Who We Are. 12.10am Late Programs.

7.00 Seven News.

7.30 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) Coverage of the annual Good Friday Appeal to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital.

11.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Mal, R) Presented by Gordon Ramsay.

12.30 Armchair Experts. (M, R)

A panel discusses all things AFL.

1.15 Get On Extra. (R) A look at the weekend’s best racing.

1.45 The Arrangement. (Mav, R) Kyle and Megan clash over career choices.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

NINE (9)

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6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Dynasties II: Hyena. (PGa) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, Mav, R)

After experiencing visions of an apocalyptic flood, a man builds an ark to protect his family. Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly.

11.20 See No Evil. (Mav)

12.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

TEN (10)

My Market Kitchen. (R)

2.00 Ready Steady Cook. (R) 3.00 GCBC.

3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Bold. (PGav) 5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

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

7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa) Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan.

9.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Graeme Hall tries to prevent a dog from ruining a relationship and save another from eviction.

10.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

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

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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A traveller finds himself in a sticky situation.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Port Adelaide v Melbourne. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.

11.00 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) Part 3 of 4. The FBI case against the two suspects is strong but circumstantial.

1.10 The Arrangement. (Mav, R) Megan and Shaun investigate a lead that could expose Terence’s misdeeds.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Mystic. (R) A teenage girl encounters a mysterious horse.

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

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 Ageless. 1.30 Living On The Coast. 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.30 Drive TV: EV3 Building The Future. 3.30 Renovate Or Rebuild. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005, PGv, R) A boy wins a tour of a chocolate factory. Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore.

10.50 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. (R)

11.45 Renovate Or Rebuild. (R) 12.35 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 3.00

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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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 10.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R) 11.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals, R) 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 2.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R)

Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R)

Dogs are matched with companions.

9.00 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) North East Ambulance attends to a family which arrived in the UK just 17 days earlier as refugees. Crew members fear for a boy who has been knocked down by a motorcycle outside a school and is unresponsive.

11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

12.30 FBI: International. (Mav, R) The fly team heads to Berlin.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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NITV (34)

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Sunday, March 31

ABC

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30

Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R)

3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.35 A Grand Royal Design. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Love Your Home And Garden. (R) 10.05 Vintage Voltage. 10.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 11.25 My Unique B&B. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Taekwondo. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 ISU World Championships. 5.30 Ballroom Fit. (R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury. (R)

6.30 Compass: The Lost Families. (PG)

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) The team must prove Neville’s innocence.

8.30 House Of Gods. (Final, Ml) Sheikh Shaaker senses fraud and does everything in his power to uncover what Isa is up to.

9.30 Happy Valley. (Malv, R) Catherine confronts Clare. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.

10.30 MOVIE: Misbehaviour. (2020, Ml, R) Keira Knightley.

12.15 Significant Others. (Final, Mals, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope – A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final) 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.15 You Can’t Ask That. 9.45 Ragdoll. (Final) 10.35 Death In Paradise. 11.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.15am Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. 1.00 Vera. 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Pablo. 5.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Easter Island Origins. Explores the moai of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

8.30 The Life And Deaths Of Christopher Lee. Documents the colourful life and career of iconic English actor Sir Christopher Lee.

10.00 Hindenburg: The Cover Up: The Titanic Of The Skies. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

11.45 Massacre On Hadrian’s Wall. (Mv, R)

12.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R) 3.40 Singfest: The Literacy Of Music. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

7.50 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. 6pm Abandoned Engineering. 7.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Men’s race. 2.30am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour of Flanders. Women’s race. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

SBS

6am

Roxane. Continued. (2019, PG, French) 6.55 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.45 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.35 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 12.50pm Roxanne. (1987, PG) 2.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.30 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.15

The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Robert De Niro: Hiding In The Spotlight. 9.35 A Perfectly Normal Family. (2020, M, Danish) 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00

Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 Border Security USA. (PG, R) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Football. VFL. Round 2. Sandringham v Essendon.

From Trevor Barker Beach Oval, Sandringham.

5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security:

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

7.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.

9.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nicola Stevenson. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad)

12.30 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Thin Ice. (2009, Mav, R)

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

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) It is time for the final vows.

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.40 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.00 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R)

2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp, but, there will be no chocolate treats for them.

9.15 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

10.15 FBI. (MA15+av, R) The team investigates a woman’s murder.

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.30

10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R)

10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R) 12.10 MOVIE: The Secret Garden. (1993, G, R) Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse. 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Truth

About Fasting: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (R) 11.00 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ireland In Music. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00

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

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Chosen. (PGa) Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

8.30 The 2010s: 2020 – The Year That Changed Everything. (Final, Malv) A chronicle of the events of 2020, from Trump’s first impeachment to the COVID-19 pandemic.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Christian. (MA15+d)

11.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)

2.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

9.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGads)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Officers spot some dodgy activity.

8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (Mav, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1982 murder of six-year-old Bonnie Clarke.

9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) The investigation into the bombing continues.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av, R)

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

6.00 9News. 7.00 A

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) As the competition for charity continues in the wilds of Africa, a 12th celebrity enters the jungle.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Special Agent Remy Scott and the team investigate the homicides of two army veterans in a murder spree.

11.00 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.

7MATE

9GO!

Tuesday, April 2

ABC (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Kurt Fearnley’s

One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Braidwood, NSW. (Final, PG)

8.30 Better Date Than Never. (Final, PG) Kento and Rebecca attend a cosplay ball.

9.05 Jeffrey Smart. The story of Jeffrey Smart.

10.05 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 MOVIE: Casablanca. (1942, PG, R) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. 1.35 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 2.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Wildlife Revolution – A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s

Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30

Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Upstart Crow. 9.45

Double Parked. 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Would I Lie

To You? 11.25 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 12.05am

All My Friends Are Racist. 12.20 Unprotected Sets. 1.15 ABC News Update. 1.20 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Pablo. 5.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Atypical Education. (PGa, R) 10.00 Film Kids. (PG, R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Rebuilding Notre-Dame With Lucy Worsley. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.40 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.15 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are?

Billy Porter. (Return, PGa)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Finding Yusuf Pt 2. A look at Australians in detention in Syria.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Malsv, R)

11.20 Faking Hitler. (Premiere, Man)

12.15 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a, R) 3.20

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

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25

A Cure For Fear. 1.30 The Reason I Jump. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 5.35 Secret World Of Autistic Women And Girls. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 9.25 Dark Side Of Comedy. 11.15 Count Abdulla. 11.45 Late Programs.

6am

Emu Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Mon Oncle. (1958, French) 9.00 Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982. (2019, PG, Korean) 11.10 Bangla. (2019, M, Italian) 12.45pm A Perfectly Normal Family. (2020, M, Danish) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.05 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 5.20 The Way. (2010, PG) 7.40 Jeremy. (2015, M, Spanish) 9.30 A

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9)

TEN (10)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG, R) Uncovers problems with airports.

9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Final, Ml) Gordon Ramsay heads to Port Washington, New York, where he comes to the aid of Diwan.

10.00 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Born To Kill? Tony Costa. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Emerald City. (MA15+hv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars. (Ml) Hosted by Gordon Ramsay and Janine Allis.

8.45 The Gather Round. Join Eddie McGuire to celebrate all things footy for the Gather Round Spectacular.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Family Law. (Final, Mas)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 Pointless. (PG, R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.

9.00 NCIS. (Return, Mav) Torres puts his future at stake by confronting the man who tormented his family when he was a child.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Final, Mv, R) The team continues to work with the ATF.

11.00 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.

10

6am The Late Show

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 So Help Me Todd. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00

10 BOLD (12)

2.55 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (R) 10.50 Mountain Vets. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R)

6.30

7.00

7.30

8.00

8.30

9.05

11.05

11.20

11.35

12.20 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 1.15 Grand Designs. (R)

2.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (PG) The participants are settling in.

8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Ml) Jimmy Carr hosts a comedic game show where paying attention pays off.

9.25 Miniseries: Litvinenko. (Mal) Part 2 of 4. The day after Litvinenko’s death, radiation teams swarm across London.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Blinded. (MA15+ds)

11.45 The Wall: The Orchard. (Malsv)

3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

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

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

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Unbelievable

6.00

The story of Keith Banks.

10.10 Footy Classified. (M)

11.10 9News Late.

11.40

(MA15+av, R)

Today.

5.00 News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The latest celebrity will need to work hard in a challenge to receive their luxury item.

9.00 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team investigates the car bombing death of an American lawyer working out of Budapest.

11.00 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.

10

10 BOLD (12)

Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30

22 St James Crescent, Mount Eliza a b

63 Marine Drive, Safety Beach a b

Exclusive beachside position

COMMANDING an illustrious beachfront position with sweeping panoramas of Port Phillip Bay and Arthurs Seat, this 5-bedroom 5-bathroom residence offers spectacular possibilities for families, developers or coastal holiday-makers.

Residing only steps from direct beach access, a home of impressive grandeur keeps family comfort at the forefront while views to the sand and sea keep a coastal affluence like none other.

HOME ESSENTIALS

Positioned to the front of the 955sqm (approx.) allotment, the property hides it’s amenities beyond a private frontage, opening to the rear with space for subdivision (STCA) or swimming pool, or a competitive game of backyard cricket.

Awake with the sound of waves as the double-storey design affords comfortable living for large families across solid timber floors, as four ground-floor bedrooms, two main bathrooms and central lounge and

ADDRESS: 63 Marine Drive, Safety Beach FOR SALE: $3,100,000 - $3,400,000

dining space complete with kitchenette welcome relaxed seaside living.

Journeying upstairs, the mesmerising backdrop of sunsets and sea complements space for hosting, with an all-Smeg kitchen and generous living and dining proportions finalising in a front balcony for sublime afternoon enjoyment. Providing parents with a continuation of the view, the master bedroom complete with ensuite and walk-in robe crowns the accommodation alongside a

DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 5 bath, 4 car, 996m2

AGENTS: David Cowie 0414 674 963, RT Edgar, 82 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, 03 9776 3369

third main bathroom, perfect for guests. A four car garage to the rear with bathroom facilities and added ceiling height allows secure parking for boats, caravans or vintage cars.

Set only a short walk from both Dromana’s cafe culture and the Safety Beach Marina and Yacht Club, with easy freeway access ideal for holiday-makers.n

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Mount Martha

11 Hull Road

Elite Living atop Mount Martha

Mornington

74 Wilsons Road

Private Home with Beachside Prestige

Fully maximising its elevated position with a backdrop of sparkling bay water and valley views, this single-level residence redefines all concepts of modern family luxury with extravagant design and high-grade finishes.

Adam Joske | 0448 511 557

Lauren Wild | 0413 487 179

Mount Martha

6 Norfolk Road

The Grand Manor

Fulfilling all expectations as a charming beachside home, this picture-perfect package meets the brief with a position only footsteps from Fishies Beach. Flaunting easy accessibility to the Wilsons Road shops and Mornington's Main Street.

Adam Joske | 0448 511 557

Christopher Fyfe | 0417 535 990

belleproperty.com Expressions of interest Closing 5pm 26 March 2024 unless sold prior

As advertised or by appointment

Mount Eliza

15

Privileged with its bespoke design and construction, this family home is on a flat alotment with impressive views towards the Brisbane Ranges, Melbourne's city lights and Mount Martha Golf Course.

Lauren Wild | 0413 487 179

Adam Joske | 0448 511 557

belleproperty.com For

Beachside Luxury with Bay Views

This architecturally-enhanced beachside residence holds a balance of rich heritage and unmistakable contemporary design. Delighting in big bay views from both light-filled levels and delivering families an unwavering living experience.

Bill Joycey | 0403 555 424

Sarah Armstrong | 0408 543 435

Dromana

33 Kent Street

This original elevated property on a large block with stunning views across the bay, offers options to invest, update to live-in/holidays, or extend/ rebuild/sub-divide (STCA). Includes lounge/dining, kitchen, large updated deck, 1BR & bathroom, plus lower level S/C 1BR flat & storage room.

Adam Alexander | 0438 157 025

Jared Tipping | 0401 827 299

belleproperty.com

Auction Sat 6 Apr 2.00pm

Price Guide

- $990,000

Rosebud

62 Fairway Grove

Rosebud

17 Cleek Crescent

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, this 3 bed, 2 bath property offers privacy and tranquillity. Comprising formal and casual living with OPF and external access, a timber kitchen with electric cooking, GDH, r/c aircon, covered patio, a huge backyard with rainwater tanks & DLUG.

Adam Alexander | 0438 157 025

Phil Down | 0423 515 490

Auction Sat 6 Apr 12.30pm

Price Guide

$1,300,000 - $1,425,000

Immaculate throughout, this elegant home has been extended and updated with meticulous attention to detail and quality. With impeccable style and an extensive list of inclusions, the substantial home has 4BRs, 2 bathrooms, stunning kitchen, dual living zones and covered alfresco.

Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078

Dino Francese | 0408 030 706

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Auction Sat 13 Apr 12.30pm Price Guide

Safety Beach

104/8 Anchor Place

Welcome to The Wheelhouse where luxury meets lifestyle in this exquisite apartment with coveted northerly aspect. Offering premium inclusions and sophisticated interiors where timber, stone and glass create an atmosphere with timeless appeal.

Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310

Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976

belleproperty.com

Auction Sat 20 Apr 12.30pm Price Guide

- $2,100,000

Easter Colouring Competition

Easter Colouring Competition

It’s competition time. WIN AN EASTER HAMPER VALUED AT $250

It’s competition time. WIN AN EASTER HAMPER VALUED AT $250

Complete artwork & you can win a basket full of Easter chocolate!

Complete artwork & you can win a basket full of Easter chocolate!

Entries close 27th March 2024.

ELIGIBILITYAND RULES:

Colouring Contest:

1. Only one entry per person. Age group 5 –12 years old.

2. The entry must be submitted prior toThursday the 28thMarch 2024.

3. The entry may either be dropped off or mailed to our office at 215 Point Nepean Road, Dromana.

Attention:

Belle Property Dromana

215 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana VIC 3936

The draw will take place on 28th March 2024.

The parent or guardian of the winner will be contacted by phone or email at which time arrangements for the delivery of the prize will be made.The prize must be claimed within 7 days from notification. In the event a potential winner does not qualify, is not willing to accept the prize,or does not claim the prize, there will be an alternative draw for an alternate winner.

The prize is non-refundable, non-transferable and is not convertible to cash. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Thank you in advance to all entrants and their parent(s)/guardian(s) for their interest, participation, and support.

Happy Easter and best of luck to you all!

Scan QR code to view our stock-list

Colouring artwork can be collected from 215 Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana or at one of our open homes.

Entries close 27th March 2024.

Colouring artwork can be collected from 215 Pt Nepean Rd, Dromana or at one of our open homes.

Plans for Sorrento pier’s future

A DRAFT plan for the Sorrento’s pier and harbour is open for community comment.

Parks Victoria says the Sorrento Local Port Area Plan outlines improvements for the pier precinct, balancing and enhancing existing uses, creating new, safer recreation opportunities and shoring up the future for Sorrento pier.

Feedback from the public will be considered in the development of the final plan to be released mid-year.

“Sorrento Pier is a popular destination for locals and tourists, fishers and boaters, and a valued feature of the Mornington Peninsula,” Parks Victoria’s regional director Jodi Heath said.

“As a vital part of the planning process, we want to ensure community aspirations are fully considered, and this consultation gives people the chance to view the draft plan and have their say.”

Parks says the plan “brings together technical advice, stakeholder input and the community’s vision into one document to create a blueprint”.

It includes guidance on the future of the pier and how the harbour will continue to support commercial operators, integrate with the new ferry terminal and define vessel channels and fairways.

To view and provide feedback on the draft plan for Sorrento, go to engage. vic.gov.au/sorrento-local-port-area-planproject.

Comments can be made until 11 April.

Sorrento is one of six precincts for port area plans developed under the Sustainable Local Ports Framework - plans are also underway for Mornington, Rhyll and St Leonards.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH

Mornington Lions Club Pre Loved Book Fair.

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April - 9.00am - 5.00pm - THE STUDIO Cnr Wilsons Road & Nepean Hwy, Mornington. Gold coin entry. All books $2 unless otherwise stated. Fiction, children’s, non fiction.

Mornington Garden Club

meets on April 8, at St.Marks Uniting Church 50 Barkly Street, Mornington from 1pm - 3.15pm. This month’s display is “Talking to my plants.”

Afternoon tea provided. Contact Carolyn: 0438 983 443 or Flo: 0413 037 056.

Peninsula Prostate Cancer Support Group

Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month (except January) at the Bentons Square Community Centre at 700PM. We support men, their partners and carers who have prostate cancer; especially those newly diagnosed. Ph: 0422 608 345.

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

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

Chatty Cafe - Coffee and chat

Mornington Community House: Tuesday 10.30am

Dava Hotel: Monday and Tuesday 11am

Dreamer Cafe: Thursday 11am

Pantry House: Friday 10am

Schnitz: Saturday 1.30am

Mornington Yacht Club: Friday 4pm

For info contact Brenda: 0407 466 616

Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm.

Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au, Facebook or contact Anne: 0409 387 373

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

Mornington Lions Club

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

Contact: Patricia 0419 299 196

Mornington TOWN Club

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

Trouble with someone’s drinking?

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone else. Al-Anon could help. The Al-Anon family groups Mornington Spiritual Concept Meeting, every Sunday 10am to 11.30am, Benton’s Square Community Centre.

Ph: 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.org.au

American Mah Jongg- Mt Martha House

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

Mt Martha House Community Garden

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

Combined Mornington Probus

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

Mount Martha Rotary

Want to make a difference by volunteering in taking action to create a lasting change? Mount Martha Rotary meets on Mondays at 6.30pm.

Inquiries: www.mountmartharotary.org.au,

Facebook or contact Anne on 0409 387 373

Mt Eliza Probus Club

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

Konnexions Free Drop in Cafe

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

Chris 0400 614 065.

Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House

Are you interested in Chair Yoga, Yoga, Linocut and Cyanotype introduction workshops?

MENH is also looking for Volunteers for our Board of Governance we would love to hear from you. 97878160 /info@mountelizanh.com.au.

Mount Eliza 55+ Club

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

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

Mornington Environment Association

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

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Colourful Learning Toy Store

Join the fun!

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

Repair Cafe

3rd Sunday each month, 12.30 - 3.30pm. Mornington Men’s Shed is ready & waiting to repair any item that can be carried in by one person. Cost is a donation. Wilsons Rd Men’s Shed 2/91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington.

Mornington Seniors Citizens Club

Monday 12.30pm - Indoor bowls. Tuesday 11.00am - noon Tai Chai, followed by bingo at 12.30pm. Wed 10.00am - noon: Scrabble.

1 Flinders Dr, Mornington. Ph: 5975 3688

Crazy Patches Mt. Martha/Mornington

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

Call Chris on 0439 652 443

Sahaja Yoga

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

Community Productive Garden

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

Bentons Square Community Centre (BSCC)

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

Mornington Peninsula Toastmasters

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

Seaside Community Orchestra - Musicians

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

U3A Mornington

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

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

Peninsula Transport Assist

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

CWA Mornington Branch

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1:00pm.

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

Mornington Life Activities Club

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

Mornington View Club

Members meet at Mornington Golf Club on the fourth Friday of each month at 11.30 am. An active club raising funds for The Smith Family. New members are always welcome. Call Judy 0410 486 204 or Diane 0414 596 942.

All Welcome @ OPEN DOOR

Pop in Every Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am. Morning Tea/Coffee. No Cost! Make Friends! All Ages! Parking free – Level access.

370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha. Email office@newpeninsula.com.au for more info

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

Mount Martha Men’s Probus Club

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

Mt Martha Ladies Probus Club

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

Feldenkrais

‘Awareness Through Movement’ Classes

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

Indoor Walk

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

Red Hatters

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

Mornington Mahjong

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

Mt Eliza Mah Jong Club

Monday Morning: 9.30am - 12.30pm and Monday Evening:7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Mt Eliza

Community Centre, Canadian Bay Rd, Mt Eliza. Experienced and new players welcome.

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

Are you a breast cancer survivor?

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

Bunarong Bushwalking Club

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

Community Badminton

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

Wednesdays and Sundays at Moorooduc

Recreation Reserve Derril Rd Moorooduc from 2pm-4pm Est 3pm-5pm Dst. For info contact Barb on 0408 394 546 or Jan 0409 132 761 or email morningtonpeninsulapetanque@gmail.com

Mornington Croquet Club

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

Mornington Peninsula Community Dog Club

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

Mornington Peninsula Hockey Club

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

Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society

View stars, planets, clusters and galaxies at 8pm on the 1st Friday of every month at The Briars dark-sky observatory. Bookings are essential. Small fee payable. www.mpas.asn.au or phone 0419 253 252.

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New Dunkley MP sworn in

JODIE Belyea has been sworn in as the new member for Dunkley.

Belyea won Dunkley for Labor at the 2 March by-election. She replaces former Dunkley MP Peta Murphy, who died from breast cancer last December.

Last Monday, 18 March, Belyea was officially sworn in and attended her first sitting day in Parliament. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated her on her election.

“This is truly a moment in your life that you will never forget. The excitement and the pride that you feel today is shared by everyone who has been part of your journey to get here - your wonderful family whom I have got to know, your campaign staff, and all the people who believed in you, including of course our beloved friend the remarkable Peta Murphy,” Albanese said. “The electorate of Dunkley is named after Louisa Dunkley, a champion for equal pay for women, and it is fitting that its newest member has dedicated so much of her working life to supporting women in that local community, including as the founder of Women’s Spirit Project.

“Jodie, while Peta Murphy wanted you to be her successor as the member for Dunkley, of course the ultimate decision belonged, as it always does, to the people of your local community. On 2 March, the people of Dunkley put their trust in you to be their champion - I must say that it did give me, the treasurer, and the minister for skills and training the birthday gift that we did want.”

The final votes have now been counted from the by-election. The final turnout rate was 83.7 per cent, down around 7 per cent on the Dunkley turnout rate at the 2022 federal election.

Labor won Dunkley by a margin of 2.7 per cent this month. In 2022 Peta Murphy won the seat for Labor with a 6.3 per cent margin. Labor’s primary vote increased at the by-election by 0.8 per cent, and the Liberals’ improved by 6.7 per cent.

Defeated Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy has returned to the role of Frankston mayor.

Brodie Cowburn

The plans were approved, subject to some conditions, with a 5-4 vote last Monday. Councillors Brad Hill, Claire Harvey, Nathan Conroy, Suzette Tayler, and Sue Baker voted in favour of it. The design of the proposal and how far it sets back from the western boundary were questioned by opposing councillors at Monday’s public council

Brodie Cowburn

NEW Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea. Picture: Gary Sissons

AN eight-storey building proposed for the Mialls Gun Shop site in Frankston.

Picture: Supplied

Removing seastars to help the bay’s health

On Saturday 16 March, 25 residents, ecologists, ecology and marine biology students gathered on Mothers Beach, Mornington to do what they’ve been trained to do. That is to identify and remove as many northern Pacific seastars as possible from Mornington harbour.

These invasive pests are decimating parts of the bay where they aggregate in their thousands. They have a voracious appetite, especially for small marine organisms which would ordinarily be the food source for many other marine creatures.

In the absence of these seastars, the bay has a healthy, biodiverse ecosystem which is what helps sustain it. With the seastars the marine ecology is devastated. Females can lay 20 million eggs in one year and a seastar can regrow arms if the central mass is intact.

Removing 4605 seastars on the Saturday was a great effort by all involved and thanks goes to both Earthcare and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for getting behind it. With continued education, all bay users might appreciate the effort that goes into such an activity and realise that this kind of event benefits everyone.

To Report seastar sightings email nps@ earthcarestkilda.org.au

Susan R Young, Mornington

Good news for beaches

It is excellent that, from July, Mornington Peninsula’s beaches will be cleaned by hand rather than by a mechanical beach cleaner (Hands up for beach cleaning, The News 12/3/24).

This will ensure that rubbish is more thoroughly collected, but seaweed and other organic matter is left on the beach where it belongs.

At a cost of more than $700,000 a year, I can’t help but wish clean ups weren’t needed at all. Sadly, having spent a few hours cleaning up the Mount Martha shoreline as part of Clean Up Australia Day, I have seen just how much rubbish is littered around the peninsula.

If only we could clean up our act. We all have a responsibility to reduce our waste or, at the very least, place it in the appropriate bin.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Females forgotten

We are not seeking an upgrade, we are seeking an actual building full stop (Sporting chance, Letters 12/3/24). Mornington Peninsula Shire Council by delaying building the fully funded clubhouse of the Mount Eliza soccer and netball clubs at Emil Madsen Reserve is truly displaying what it thinks of our female players in the municipality.

That our female players from five year olds to women’s seniors (as well as their opposition players), are only worthy to source fresh

drinking water from a shared dog tap.

That they are worthy only to change in shipping containers (or their car), only worthy to toilet in disgusting, rarely serviced port-a-loos with no feminine hygiene disposal, and the rest of the club players and all their growing supporters who come to watch must also be subjected to the same conditions as well as trudge through mud, slip on clay paths precariously perched on hills and pick through dog faeces from those who use our grounds as off-leash dog parks.

Further to this there are no shelters from the ever-increasing extreme weather and no ability to fundraise as we can’t run a canteen.

Every year of delay the building costs go up and federal and state funds have already been allocated, along with the funds raised by the club.

As one of the fastest growing female sports in Australia and the only one left to come to the party, it’s time for the council to show what it really thinks of our girls.

Rebecca Taylor, Mount Eliza

Transparency expected

Is Mornington Peninsula Shire Council fair dinkum about having integrity and being transparent (Budget next step to ‘transparency’, The News 199/3/24)? That is what we as ratepayers expect and crave.

What is the real cost of setting up a low cost alternative transparency hub instead of the $300,000 originally proposed by shire officers?

Also, what is the benefit to the shire, moneywise, regarding staging the Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forrest Show at The Briars?

I have looked on the shire’s website without success. Surely these figures should be freely available? After all it is our money?

Why the reluctance and secrecy regarding simple questions?

Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha

Goat tracks needed

The so called goat tracks have been there for 50-70 years and local people look after these tracks picking up rubbish after the public holidays and summer months (Foreshore fury over goat track, The News 6/2/24).

I am more concerned about safety in the area and parking cars on Point Nepean Road. Cars are parked to the left of the bike track but if you’re in the left hand passenger seat you have trouble getting out, so you are forced to climb over to the right hand doors because the shrubs need to be trimmed back so the people can get out. With the goat track openings closed off the public is forced into the busy traffic, making them walk 150 metres either way.

The beach is for the people and parts of the foreshore can be cleaned up with a couple of

solid wood tables and seats so the public can enjoy having a rest from the sand and sun relaxing under the tree canopy.

There is a lot of dead wood on the ground and if a fire broke out these goat tracks would be a way out for the public.

They could always put wire fences on these tracks to section off these area so people could get to the beach and back to their cars without disturbing the vegetation.

The ranger told me that things were going to change with the tracks being closed. He also informed me that he wants to protect the tiger snakes. I have seen lizards and rats but, if this is the case, people using the track need to be warned.

The Shirlow Street car park on Point Nepean Road is a mess which could be easily fixed and take the pressure off the side streets.

Bob Griffin, Rye

Temperature’s annual rise

Reports of sea level temperatures near Sydney reaching nearly 27c continue a trend of people needlessly worrying about so called “climate emergency facts” (Warming problems, Letters 19/3/24.

We all remember “ghost cities without water” and “no snow season by 2012 “ (apparently that date is now 2100 ) together with rising sea levels because of the melting of the Arctic sea ice. Problem is, the ice is just frozen sea water and won’t make one centimetre of difference to sea levels even if the whole lot melted.

I can reassure concerned readers that between 1998 and 2006, in February each year, the water temperature in the north/south current off Port Stephans varied between 28c and 29.5c, according to a top of the range depth sounder. So instead of being concerned about imagined problems, perhaps just enjoy your next swim.

Michael G Free, Mount Martha

Informed on climate

As an attendee of the climate change symposium hosted by Peninsula Voice I can only endorse the sentiments expressed in your coverage (Climate change - our home, our future, The News 19/3/24).

Hearing well informed people talking with knowledge and commitment was refreshing after some of the hyperbole expressed by climate deniers in the major papers.

David Karoly provided a wealth of hard data to support his summary of the current climate situation.

Most inspiring and giving hope for the future was Sam Lundberg. This young man seems destined to be a leader in the future, showing both commitment and enthusiasm for his volunteer climate work.

It is a shame that not more people were able to attend this enlightening evening, although it was nearly standing room only, showing the commitment of local residents of the Mornington Peninsula. Dr Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Emission facts missing

Sure, in the long run, we all have to work emission reduction (Climate change - our home, our future, The News 19/3/24). However, crucifying ourselves is not the answer, considering that Chi-

na is producing more emissions that Australia, Europe and the United States together, and still expanding many coal fired power plants.

Maybe The News can follow up with an article based on facts?

At least that would present some facts without emotions. Peter Scharpenack, Mornington

Nuclear outclassed

Politicians can preach about nuclear, but let’s get real. Home solar with battery quickly installed and integrated with the whole system outclasses it now and in my lifetime.

Rooftop solar is predicted to grow fourfold over the next two decades to more than 70gw. It is the cheapest option for consumers.

To be competitive in this rapidly changing market, large scale power projects will need to be nimbler and financially sounder than nuclear.

Jim Allen, Panorama SA

Nuclear too costly

The Coalition is clearly pro-nuclear and appears to have shifted its support from small modular reactors everywhere to large-scale reactors located at retiring coal-fired power station sites.

But this is conjecture and unconfirmed and as Liberal MP Rowan Ramsey has said, any plan is conjecture until Australia’s nuclear bans, federal and state, are lifted.

Equally unclear is the Opposition’s stance on renewables. While leader Peter Dutton has confirmed that the Liberal Party is “not opposed to renewables”, he has consistently voted against them in parliament. The National Party supports nuclear power and wants renewables to stay on city rooftops.

But recently, two major companies have put a spoke in the nuclear plan. Australia’s biggest smelter Tomago announced it plans to launch a massive wind and solar tender saying nuclear power is too costly. And AGL is in the process of transforming the former Liddell coal-fired power station site into a clean energy hub and has ruled out converting the site into a nuclear reactor.

Both these decisions support the consistent findings of the CSIRO that nuclear power in Australia would be far more expensive than renewables, even including transmission and storage.

The Coalition is wrong on nuclear power and should change its tune before the next election or more seats will be lost.

Paint it back

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

In a blank moment, I got to wondering how much unused paint goes to the tip’s liquid-waste bin.

I bet there’s also heaps of paint cans sitting in sheds like mine, right across the country.

To make sure we don’t run out of paint during some job, we all buy more than we need.

We might have read the coverage per coat on the paint can. That way we could reduce left over paint. But it’s difficult to estimate all the areas.

And one litre cans cost way more per litre than a four litre can. Cunning marketing by the paint companies? And there’s often no two litre can.

Are there any answers to this costly waste?

Warwick Spinaze, Tootgarook

Was Councillor Oates Libelled?

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

UNDER the above heading an inaccurate and obviously partisan statement regarding the proceedings in the County Court last week, when Cr. Oates sued W. C. Young, publisher of “The Standard,” and Mrs. Wilson, dairywoman, appears in another paper, which, by reason of its ridiculous partiality is referred to by an amused public as “Oates’ Weekly.”

The newspaper referred to, in its garbled statement of the case, omits to state that the offer to quash proceedings at the eleventh hour came from Oates’ counsel, and that the only disclaimer asked for was a general assurance from Mr. Young that he, as Editor, published the offending notice in “The Standard” simply as an advertisement in the ordinary course of business, and with no intention of casting reflections on Cr. Oates’ personal character, and expressing regret for the said publication.

No withdrawal by Mrs. Wilson, who inserted the offending advertisement, was asked for or received, and yet “Oates’ Weekly” says “It is understood that Mrs. Wilson is to publish a statement.”

A faithful report of the court proceedings appeared in last Friday’s “Standard.” Its accuracy cannot be challenged. We, in a spirit of fairness, refrained from comment, and cut out all embellishments.

The disclaimer “The Standard” consented to publish as a compromise, at the suggestion of Cr. Oates’ counsel, was no more than we were prepared to do at the very outset. The said disclaimer stands.

All added embellishments now suggested by the other side are unauthorised and untrue. ***

THE Red Hill Show was held on Wednesday last in ideal weather, the rain of the night before laying the dust and making everything most pleasant.

There was a very good display, the products of the district being well represented.

A large number of visitors were present, including the Hon. the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Gordon), Hons. Chandler and Tyner, M.L.C., Downward, M.L.A. and a number of other public men.

Speaking at the luncheon, the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Gordon) quoted figures which had recently been compiled, showing the development of the fruit industry in Victoria.

The Ministry, Mr. Gordon said, had settled large numbers of young men on he irrigated lands of the State.

They were engaging in fruit culture, and the industry was growing rapidly.

In Victoria 7,500,000 fruit trees had been planted, and of this number 5,250,000 were in bearing. There were also 3,500,000 plants of berry fruits and nuts. The provision of transport facilities and markets would have to be carefully considered.

It was also desirable that more attention should be given to the packing and preparation of fruit for market.

The Department of Agriculture would shortly appoint a superintendent, who would devote the whole of his time to educating growers in packing and preparing fruit for

market.

This would be in addition to the superintendent of Horticulture, who had been appointed recently.

Mr. Gordon said that since the 1918-19 season, when the export trade amounted to 330,000 cases, the trade last season had increased to 438,000 cases.

Mr. Chandler, M.L.C., referring to the fruit trade, more particularly in relation to export markets, said that during his recent visit to London he had carefully investigated the condition of the markets and the manner in which Victorian growers prepared their fruit.

Fruit from Victoria had not the best name, and it was regarded as inferior to that sent from Western Australia and South Australia.

At Covent Garden market he found that while there were a dozen or even 50 good packs, one faulty consignment was spoiling the name of Victorian apples.

Some of the fruit was badly graded and packed. Action should be taken to prevent this class of fruit passing the inspectors.

American growers, however, placed their apples on the English market in excellent condition, well graded and packed in clean cases. South Africa was supplying thousands of cases of pears to the English market, and would shortly be in a position to complete for the apple trade.

Victorian growers sent too many cases of apples to the Covent Garden Market. This trade required to be regulated so that Manchester and other places might be adequately and economically supplied. It cost 2/6 a

case to send the fruit from Covent Garden to Manchester, which could be better and more cheaply supplied by direct consignments. He suggested that the Ministry should appoint a Minister to look after the interests of fruitgrowers and the development of the industry.

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Frankston Police Court

Tuesday, March 25, 1924 Before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman), C. Gray, P. Wheeler, and J. Brown, J.sP.

Martin Liedholm was charged with having ridden a motor cycle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

Defendant, who said he was drunk, had thought it would go off after an hour or two rest, was fined £5, in default 14 days. His licence was cancelled.

Patrick Cullen and Alfred William Hall were charged with assaulting W. E. Gossop and A. Saunders respectively, special, officers of the Railway Department.

Defendants, who pleaded not guilty, were defended by Mr. P. J. Ridgway, whilst Mr. Sullivan appeared for the complainants.

The case for the complainants was that the defendants were acting in a disorderly manner in a railway carriage at Frankston on March 16, and upon being spoken to used offensive language and struck the complainants.

The defence was that the defendants, who had been spending the day at Frankston, with some lady friends, were returning to the station.

When going along the ramp a man, under the influence of liquor, had

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made an objectionable remark to the ladies.

One defendant thereupon took to the man and punched him. They then went to the train, and after taking their seats, these men came along and wanted to make trouble, and it was while this argument was taking place the complainants came on the scene, and thinking they were part of the other parties they got struck.

They did not know they were railway officers.

In fining the defendants £3 with 12/6 costs each, the chairman said the Bench were determined to stop this conduct on trains.

John Williams was charged with using obscene language in a public place, and also with having assaulted W. T. Glendenning, a special railway officer.

Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was defended by Mr. O’Connor, while Mr. Sullivan appeared for the complainant.

After hearing the case at some length, defendant was fined £2 and 12/6 costs on each of the charges.

Alex Shelton, who was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, was fined 10/-.

A number of cases of failing to send their children to school were dealt with, and fines of 2/- on each charge were inflicted.

The renewal of a produce agent’s licence was sought by and granted to A. D. Box.

A carrier’s licence was granted to, J. W. T. Parker, of Langwarrin.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 26 & 28 Mar 1924

Players come out swinging at Pro Am

The Valley is located in the stunning seaside town of Safety Beach (and only minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Freeway), features a pristine 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, 18-hole mini golf, as well as a bar and clubrooms with a friendly, all-inclusive atmosphere.

The Valley Golf, Sport and Leisure 2024 Pro Am, was held on Saturday 2nd March 2024.

The field consisted of 60 x professional golfers and 112 x amateur golfers playing in both the morning and afternoon fields. The weather was mild, and professionals and amateurs alike, commented on the immaculate presentation of the golf course.

The major sponsor was Hardware Supply.

Other sponsors were: Battery World, Brandt Tractors, David Golf, Future Golf, Jetty Road, Le Mans Entertainment, Peninsula Dealer Group, Scenic Property

The winners on the day were.

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Nearest the pin 6th – George Petris

Nearest the pin 12th – Mark Dennis

Professional Winner – Brad Kivimets 63 Longest Drive Professional – Darcy Brereton 340m

Nearest the pin Professional – Michael Curtain (Le Mans) Amateur Winner – Pheonix Stevenson 44

Ladies Winner – Angela Olarenshaw 33 (on countback)

A grade Winner – Ray Punjer 36

A grade Runner-up – Ross Lee 35

A grade 3rd – Ashleigh O’Sullivan 34

B grade winner – Ron Casputis 37

Nearest the pin 13th – George Petris

The Valley Golf Sport and Leisure is open 7 days a week and offers a variety of memberships.

Website: www.thevalley.golf

Shane Johnson professional (03) 5981 0100/Office (03) 5981 0120

10 Country Club Drive, Safety Beach 3936

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8. Bread shops

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23. Eat

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FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, PERFORMANCE AND LIGHT RETURNS TO FRANKSTON

FRANKSTON’S captivating South Side Festival is back for a third year from 10-19 May, offering a stunning celebration of arts and culture. With over 45 events and shows, South Side will again deliver a cavalcade of contemporary theatre, live music, visual arts exhibitions, immersive experiences, and workshops.

“This year we celebrate the transformative power of the arts in shaping our cities with South Side showcasing and highlighting how the arts breathes new life into our urban landscape, stimulates creativity and, fosters community ties,” Mayor Nathan Conroy said. Indulge your senses in a symphony of colours and lights, as Beauty Park transforms into a neon wonderland for Neon Fields. Wander through the illuminated gardens and strike a pose with the world- famous Angel Wings. Straight from from New York to Frankston’s

Cube 37, immerse yourself in the camp spectacle of The Huxley’s multimedia exhibition, Gender Fluids; wander through the beautiful George Pentland Gardens and discover sound installation, Bird Spirit Child; and meet the larger than life marine puppets of Moon Sailors in their free pop up shows.

After 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the Briefs Factory boys are in Frankston for the first time ever. With their hills hoist poised ready to air their Dirty Laundry in this brand-new show featuring cutting-edge cabaret, amazing circus skills and a few raunchy twists and turns. The eight cast members are all world-class performers in their respective disciplines and the show is a roaring good time with a wonderful inclusive spirit. Head to southsidefestival.com.au for the full program of events.

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14. Carpentry spike

15. Obtained by begging

16. Wear away

17. Witnessing

18. Lodges firmly

19. Ring-shaped bun

20. Mends with needle

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Red Hill dominate in Grand Final win

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

RED Hill smashed Pines last week to claim the MPCA Provincial division premiership.

Pat Rollo Reserve hosted the Grand Final last Saturday and Sunday. Red Hill batted first on day one, and put 172 runs on the board. Simon Dart top scored with 55 runs before he was given out for obstructing the field.

Pines’ run chase on day two was disastrous. They were bowled out for just 70 runs, handing Red Hill the title.

Pines started their innings poorly, falling to 3/10 early. At 8/35 their innings was truly doomed. Harley Peace-Stirling scored 47 of his side’s

final total. Chris Dew did the damage for Red Hill on day two - he took 5/32.

PENINSULA

DROMANA were crowned champions of the MPCA Peninsula division last Sunday.

Dromana played Mount Eliza in a two-day Grand Final at Emil Madsen Reserve last weekend. Dromana won the toss and chose to bat first.

Opener Beau Anthony scored 41 runs to get his side off to a positive start. Number six batter Jack Fowler put most of the pressure on - he scored 68 runs from 142 balls.

Dromana scored 211 runs on day one.

An early collapse cost Mt Eliza the

game. Opener Tom Baron scored 26 runs, but his first three batting partners were dismissed for single-digit totals. Mt Eliza was bowled out for 112. Zacc Klan took four wickets to help his side get over the line.

DISTRICT

SEAFORD and Crib Point faced off in a tight Grand Final at RF Miles Reserve last weekend.

Seaford batted first on day one. Knocks of 57 and 41 respectively by Aaron Bardwell and Jacob Foxwell helped them reach a final total of 168.

Spencer Wilton and Matthew Blake helped keep down Seaford’s total. They took four wickets each.

Crib Point opener Mark Cairns was

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dismissed for a golden duck at the start of the run chase, but the Magpies soon got things back on track. Skipper Blake-Hogan Keogh led from the front with a hard-fought half-century.

The fall of wickets was steady on day two as time ticked away. Crib Point ended up falling to 9/124, putting victory beyond their grasp. They were bowled out for 149 from 72 overs.

Seaford emerged from the match as premiers.

SUB DISTRICT

BONEO chased down a target of 204 to claim the MPCA Sub District premiership on Sunday.

Ferrero Reserve hosted the two-day

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Grand Final. Mt Martha batted first, and played well.

Mt Martha batters Elliot Lord and Evan Williams combined for a 96-run opening stand. They were both dismissed in the 50s.

Mt Martha went on to score 204 runs.

Boneo’s run chase started poorly. They fell to 2/19 early, but quickly corrected course.

Dilasri Lokubandara was the matchwinner for Boneo. He scored an unbeaten 75 to help guide his side to premiership glory.

Boneo won by four wickets with six overs left to play.

Gone: Nathan Smith had Mt Eliza up and about for a brief period when he got the wicket of Arthur McKenzie and then Dale Irving in quick succession. Here he is sending McKenzie to the changerooms. Picture: Paul Churcher

Macleod’s men blitz Brighton

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

GUS Macleod has returned to senior coaching ranks in spectacular fashion after Chelsea’s stunning 8-0 thrashing of Brighton on Friday night.

Edithvale Recreation Reserve was abuzz with high expectations before this State 4 season opener but noone anticipated the demolition of the Dendy Park visitors that ensued.

Chelsea was 2-0 up when Brighton’s Connor Karambinas was shown a straight red in the 40th minute.

English striker James Stinson had opened the scoring after six minutes and a stunning free-kick from just outside the area by Elwood City recruit Daniel Lewis in the 33rd minute already had the visitors on the back foot.

The second half was a rout.

Stinson completed his hat-trick, Daniel Vella grabbed a double while South Yarra recruit Jacob Ross added to the onslaught.

Chelsea didn’t need a helping hand but an own goal from Brighton’s Alessandro Tamo added to his side’s misery.

Macleod was typically circumspect after the match.

“I’m just happy to get that first game out of the way,” he said.

“Look it’s a good start but once that boy got sent off they were really struggling.

“It was quite pleasing though and our boys worked hard and the new players that have come in have freshened the squad up.

“But it’s only one game so no-one’s getting carried away.”

In other State 4 matches Baxter’s season started with a dramatic 3-1 away win over Sandown Lions thanks to goals from Brody Taylor, Dylan Murchie and Ryan Brown.

An on-field incident with a few minutes remaining sparked a melee that caused the match to be abandoned.

Baxter players and officials required a police escort to their cars and it’s understood that the local club will lodge a formal complaint with Football Victoria.

Baxter’s Sava Baledrokadroka was taken from the venue in a police vehicle as a safety precaution.

Somerville Eagles and Mentone both lost.

Somerville was on the wrong end of a nine-goal thriller going down 5-4 at home to Springvale City while Mentone lost 4-0 away to Monash University.

Somerville’s goals came from Marcus Anastasiou (2), Conor Mcfall and a Springvale defender.

In VPL1 Langwarrin’s unbeaten run stretched to seven matches after Friday night’s 2-2 away draw with Brunswick City.

Tom Youngs put Langy ahead in the 11th minute with a shot from inside the area after cutting in from the left.

Just before half-time Lucas Portelli dislocated his kneecap and had to be replaced by Charlie Fry.

Brunswick hit back early in the second half but Youngs restored the visitors’ lead from the penalty spot following a handball only for a longrange strike in the 89th minute leaving honours even.

In State 1 Mornington’s season started with a 3-0 home win over Collingwood City.

This one was done and dusted by half-time.

A deflected Rory Currie shot opened the scoring after two minutes and in the 24th minute Shaun Kenny buried the rebound after heading onto the post.

A Ryan Paczkowski free-kick was headed home by Josh Heaton in the 34th minute but the towering defender was forced off at half-time with a heel injury.

The second half was scrappy but the home side has started on the right side of the ledger as head coach Adam Jamieson and his men attempt to remove the NPL monkey from the club’s back.

State 2 kicked off in controversial fashion with home side Peninsula Strikers sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Greater Dandenong while Skye United had a 2-1 away win over Chisholm United.

Strikers fell victim to a bizarre display from referee Warwick Berner that culminated in a dramatic finale.

Cooper Andrews had given the home side a 1-0 half-time lead after Strikers’ press forced a turnover and Andrews’ low left-foot shot went in off the post.

Strikers looked to have bagged all three points until an inexplicable mixup between Stevie Elliott and keeper Faraz Zenoozi left Zaki Rohani unmarked and he equalised from close range.

That was in the 93rd minute but the official teamsheet listed that goal as being scored in the 87th minute.

Play continued with conjecture over the reasoning behind so much added time.

In the 97th minute Strikers’ substitute Noah Musso was tripped well inside the area.

Surely Berner would point to the spot but no.

Berner stood as if transfixed and seemingly baffled by the vociferous nature of appeals from both on the pitch and off but what happened next caused an uproar.

When he eventually consulted his

linesman those within earshot of their exchange were adamant that the linesman thought it was a penalty but the referee refused to change his decision.

He was escorted from the pitch at game’s end.

Skye United was rewarded in the 14th minute of its clash when Nhan Than caught out Chisholm keeper Rani Dowisha with a chip from 30 metres.

Chisholm hit back in the 36th minute when Dragan Milesevic played a neat one-two inside the box and converted well.

Skye pressed for the winner after the interval and returning recruit Alex Roberts made the moment count in the 62nd minute when he headed in a George Jeffs’ corner.

The final 25 minutes were frantic but the visitors did well enough to hold on for a fine victory to kickstart their campaign.

In State 3 Frankston Pines lost 3-1 at home to Middle Park.

Middle Park led 3-0 before Pines hit back through Josh Botha who was signed from Peninsula Strikers last week.

In State 5 news Aspendale thumped Pakenham United 11-0 at IYU Reserve on Saturday.

The visitors led 4-0 at half-time and a feature of the second half onslaught was a hat-trick inside 15 minutes from Taylan Yildirim.

Aspendale’s other scorers were Ryan Mravljak (2), Matthew Bruce (2), Gianluca Bozzo, Dom Paul, Juan Reineke and Jordy Athanassiou.

Seaford United also got its season off to an impressive start but in far different circumstances.

Seaford was hosting Cleeland United which was making its State League debut.

The decision to accept Cleeland’s

application to join State 5 South has left Football Victoria with egg on its face because Cleeland’s seniors failed to turn up at North Seaford Reserve.

The visitors had to field their reserves in the senior match and early in the second half with the score at 10-0 another injury meant that they could no longer continue.

Seaford’s scorers were Josh Vega (3), Blake Hicks (2), Michael Nobbs (2), Wise Barakzoi, Cory Osorio and Mitch Hawkins.

The result may not stand however as the match was called off after 55 minutes.

Jordan Vacouftsis reports that Mount Eliza’s campaign got underway with an impressive 5-1 away win over Bunyip District last weekend.

The visitors got off to a flyer leading 3-0 after just 11 minutes.

Tyler White made it 1-0 in the 5th minute with a curled free-kick into the bottom corner and four minutes later a quick break was finished in style with a Cohen King rocket into the top corner.

Bunyip barely had time to draw breath before a back post header from Mount Eliza captain Callum Drysdale made it 3-0 and two goals in the final minute of the first half finished the contest.

In the 44th minute ex-Fijian international Nickel Chand’s free-kick made it 4-0 and a minute later Drysdale’s through ball set up King who cheekily dinked the ball past Bunyip keeper Jake Biondo to put an exclamation mark on a stunning first half.

The home team’s sole reply came in the 85th minute via a superb half-volley from substitute Declan Pepping. Rosebud overcame the dismissal of Nathan Yole in the 70th minute to defeat visitors FC Noble Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday night.

Rosebud’s Dougie Cunnison opened the scoring in the 14th minute when an excellent low ball whipped in from the right from youngster Barney Johnson presented Cunnison with a tap-in.

The visitors levelled in the 28th minute from the penalty spot but Rosebud hit back four minutes later when Cunnison rolled an indirect freekick back to Johnson whose low drive hit the mark.

In the 55th minute Yole was felled in the box and Cunnison converted.

Following Yole’s dismissal Rosebud coach Stuart Johnson reverted to a more defensive formation and although the home team ran out a deserved winner the Hurricanes grabbed an 89th-minute consolation when a looping free-kick came off the bar giving Ashlan Nautu a tap-in.

Mount Martha lost 2-1 away to Barton United last weekend.

The visitors took a deserved lead after 20 minutes when Lenny Tate converted some good approach play from Dan Bancroft.

Barton pulled level five minutes into the second half when a looping cross came back off the bar and was knocked in from close range.

In the 78th minute after a free-kick was awarded to Barton on the edge of the Mount Martha area a melee erupted resulting in red cards for Barton defender Batoor Jamalie and Mount Martha’s Adam Steele.

When order was restored Barton took the free-kick which came off a post and was converted from close range for the winner.

Mount Martha’s coaching staff asked the referee repeatedly to name the offence resulting in Steele’s dismissal but their requests were denied.

In Dockerty Cup news all four locals remaining in the national knockout competition (which reverts to the Australia Cup after the preliminary rounds) have locked in their round four ties.

Doveton gave up its home tie and will face Langwarrin at Lawton Park on Thursday night while Chelsea travels to CB Smith Reserve on the same night to face Moreland City.

Peninsula Strikers will host East Bentleigh at Centenary Park on Saturday while Skye’s United’s home tie with Dandenong Thunder will be played on Wednesday 10 April.

VPL1 and State League is in recess during the Easter break.

NEXT WEEK’S CUP GAMES

Thursday 28 March, 7.45pm

Doveton v Langwarrin, Lawton Park

Thursday 28 March, 8.30pm

Moreland City v Chelsea, CB Smith Reserve

Saturday 30 March, 12 noon

Peninsula Strikers v East Bentleigh, Centenary Park

Blues’ brainstrust: Chelsea senior coach Gus Macleod (right) pictured with assistants Ronnie Whitton (left) and Chris Porteous. Picture: Jordan Martin

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Von Hauke Swoops to Shaftesbury Avenue Victory

Mornington trainer Cliff Brown successfully pulled off a Flemington hit-and-run mission on March 9 to claim the Group 3 Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) with his talented gelding Von Hauke.

Brown, who acknowledged that contesting the Group 3 event was throwing his galloper in “the deep end”, enjoyed the spoils after Von Hauke overran odds-on favourite Amenable to win by a long neck.

While Amenable’s defeat saw multis around the country meet their demise, Brown was buoyed by the performance that indicated that Von Hauke was ready to deliver on the promise shown early in his career that saw him start $2.70 on debut at Pakenham in January last year.

“Today was really significant, he actually relaxed,” Brown told Channel 7. “He was a little bit keen on the bridle early but then he sort of relaxed. It was significant I think that at his last start [when] back to the 1100m and he wanted to get running, he came back and learned a lot.

“His sectionals the other day were incredible, so you come here and you throw him into the deep end but you only do it for a reason.”

Brown, a four-time Group 1 winning horseman, returned to Australia in 2021 following twelve years in Singapore. Among his emerging team of 25 horses trained out of Mornington are Von Hauke and fellow last start winners Lady Di Di and Almairac.

His stable star, The Inferno, is nearing a return to the track having closed out his spring campaign last year when contesting three Group 1 events in a row, finishing fourth twice behind wonder mare Imperatriz.

Brown credited Von Hauke’s victory to “the great group of people who work with me” and said that with his racing manners improving, Von Hauke is now likely to step up to 1600m. Which race he contests next is yet to be determined but winning jockey Craig Williams was understandably upbeat post-race about the gelding’s prospects.

“If he races like that then they’re going to have a lot of fun with him, that’s for sure,” he said.

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