Southern Peninsula News 4th December 2024

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Baker departs early, acting CEO appointed

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

IN a dramatic turn of events last week, an unscheduled council meeting was called for Wednesday (27 November) with the only agenda item being the appointment of an acting CEO following the early departure of John Baker.

The new appointment was made from within the organisation, with the shire’s chief financial officer, Bulent Oz, being elevated to the role of acting CEO.

It is unclear why Baker, who was

due to vacate his role on 6 December, left his role early, but what is known is that by the time the meeting occurred, he had already left, departing the day before.

A source inside the shire told The News it was believed to be at Baker’s request, to aid his transition to his new role at Sunshine Coast Council (Shire CEO Baker resigns, The News 29/10/24).

Whatever the reason for the early departure, the appointment of a financial controller to the role provides insight into the mindset of the new council at a time of pending financial challenges (Financial crisis looms for

shire, The News 22/10/24).

Oz joined the shire nearly ten years ago as an interim financial controller before becoming chief financial officer in August 2019.

He holds a bachelors degree in economics from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Türkiye and undertook postgraduate studies in economics and accounting at La Trobe University.

Oz will act in the role while council undertakes a recruitment process for a permanent CEO to replace Baker.

“I would like to sincerely thank John Baker for his six years of service to the Mornington Peninsula community. I know I speak for eve-

ryone in the organisation in wishing John all the best as he transitions into his new role as CEO of the Sunshine Coast Council,” said mayor Cr Anthony Marsh.

“On behalf of council and the broader shire, I’d like to congratulate Bulent on his appointment as acting CEO.

“Bulent is a highly respected and capable leader within our organisation, known for his strong fiscal stewardship and deep understanding of the Mornington Peninsula’s challenges.

“Bulent’s leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the current envi-

ronment for the sector and continue to serve our great community.

“Bulent is supported by an incredible executive team, each dedicated to serving this community every day. I look forward to working together as a cohesive and high-performing executive and councillor team.”

On his ascension to the top role, Oz said “I’m honoured to step into the acting CEO role. I look forward to leading this great organisation and working with the executive team and newly elected council to serve our community and achieve positive outcomes together.”

FRANKSTON High School Students Lainey Jones and Henry Code (pictured top right) have visited Sorrento to teach Nippers as part of a life saving program. See story page 8.

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Bandicoots find new home on the peninsula

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

ENDANGERED southern brown bandicoots have been thrown a lifeline after being reintroduced to The Briars in Mt Martha in the hope of increasing its numbers to the peninsula.

The small nocturnal marsupial has few populations remaining in southeastern Australia due to habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and changes to the landscape.

But the relocation initiative at The Briars wildlife sanctuary has given hope of safeguarding its future on the peninsula, which hasn’t seen any known populations for at least two decades.

The milestone project is being led by PhD student John Black, and jointly supported by The University of Melbourne and independent research organisation, Cesar Australia.

It has so far seen eight bandicoots relocated from Gippsland and Koo Wee Rup to The Brairs, which Black said would allow a “population that is well-adapted to the local area, but also with a lot of genetic diversity to help them keep adapting as climate and environment inevitably change around them”.

Funding for the initiative has been provided by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, through the Melbourne Strategic Assessment program.

The Briars team is also working with Deakin University whose researchers are studying the impact that bandicoots have on soil health, and fungal and plant communities.

Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh congratulated The Briars team saying they had “worked hard over many years to prepare the wildlife sanctuary for the return of bandicoots, including ensuring no rabbits nor foxes inhabit the area”.

“Southern brown bandicoots play a critical role as ecosystem engineers with their digging and foraging improving soil health and spreading fungal spores, which are critical to the health of native trees,” he said.

Dr Jodi Vermaas of the Australian Conservation Foundation Mornington, whose group advocates and raises

awareness to protect bandicoots, expressed her excitement about the species’ relocation.

“It’s amazing if it is released into the sanctuary so that we can get a population again here on the Mornington Peninsula,” she said.

“The aim would be to create bio links through which the bandicoots could travel back to Greens Bush, which was a stronghold and is a very large area of natural suitable habitat.

“We would really be excited to see it making its way back into that area where it was historically found.

“It is early beginnings, but we

Shooting leaves two dead

TWO people are dead after a shooting in Rye in the early hours of 2 December.

Police allege that a group of people were involved in an altercation at a Parson Street property just after 4am on Monday. Police arrived at the scene later that morning and found a man and woman with gunshot wounds.

Emergency services attended to treat the victims, but they were declared dead at the scene.

Investigators believe that a second man may have fled the scene. In a statement, Victoria Police said “it’s believed the parties were known to each other”.

would love to see it throughout all of the national parks and state parks across the Mornington Peninsula and those bio links are really critical for that happening.”

The reintroduction is part of The Briars Ark Program, which works to renew locally endangered and extinct species to The Briars.

If successful, it will be the second threatened species returned to The Briars with the former being a critically endangered Mount Martha Bundy, a species of eucalypt found in small pockets on the peninsula.

Detectives have established a crime scene to investigate the shooting. As of the morning of 2 December, no arrests have been made.

Police have asked any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com. au to assist with the investigation.

Correction

IN last week’s The News, it was stated a Western Port roundtable was hosted by the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. It was hosted by Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, and attended by the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.

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The Fire Danger Period fast approaching

THE Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Mornington Peninsula Shire will begin at 1am on Monday 9 December.

Residents are encouraged to use the time before the FDP to prepare their properties. This includes cleaning up dry grass, leaves, and other flammable materials, as well as completing safe private burn-offs while they are still permitted.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen (Southeast) stressed the importance of taking early action as conditions continue to dry across the region.

“Now is the time for residents to act by clearing around their homes and ensuring any private burn-offs are completed safely before restrictions come into effect,” Owen said.

“Even though grasslands might still look green in some areas, the ground underneath is much drier than in previous years, which makes fires more likely to spread.

“After much consultation, there was strong

support for introducing the fire danger period now to keep our communities as safe as possible.”

Trevor also highlighted the shared responsibility in fire prevention.

“CFA members are ready to respond and support communities as we head into another bushfire season, but fire prevention is a shared responsibility.

“Using common sense and taking proactive steps, like preparing your property and following fire restrictions, is key to reducing the risk of fires.

Those conducting burn-offs must notify authorities online at the Fire Permits Victoria website (www.firepermits.vic.gov.au), or by calling Tripe Zero Victoria on 1800 668 511. By registering your burn-off online, you allow emergency call takers to allocate more of their time taking calls from people who need emergency assistance immediately.

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Urgent safety calls grow for Boneo Rd

Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au

RESIDENTS have sounded the alarm over deteriorating road conditions along Boneo Rd between Cape Schanck and Rosebud, warning that the stretch of road was becoming increasingly dangerous.

According to locals, the arterial had deteriorated significantly over recent years, with a “hotchpotch” of temporary fixes described as “patently inadequate” as the repairs only lasted for a short time and other areas of the road started to break up.

Boneo Rd is a main arterial serving as a key route for connecting attractions such as the Cape Schanck lighthouse, RACV resort, The National Golf Club, The Ranch adventure park, and National Parks and is regularly used by residents, golfers, and a significant number of tourists.

Despite the road being resurfaced several years ago, residents have identified more than 40 large potholes, road edge defects and other deterioration over a 4km section of Boneo Rd that were a “serious safety hazard for all”.

Friends of Cape Schanck (FOCS) president Ian Renwick said while recent pothole patching had temporarily covered some of the worst defects, it had not in any way addressed the underlying problem.

“It’s just a sense that we’ve become a bit forgotten on the peninsula,” he said.

“This has reached the point where rehabilitation works are required to

replace both the pavement and road surface layers in order to restore the road back to its original standard.”

Renwick said several potholes had been marked with a bright reflective paint by an unknown resident who took it upon themselves to warn drivers of their locations and for others in their social media posts “alerting us of the dangers”.

Renwick said the Department of

Transport’s recent comments in the media that would see a reduction in resurfacing works and a focus on road strengthening works was a measure supported in a letter to the Roads and Road Safety Minister by residents together with Renwick who said it was “a sensible approach based on their observations over many years”.

“As residents we are concerned that if Boneo Rd continues to be patched

RESIDENTS Phil Mottolini, right, and Ian Renwick are calling for safety improvements to Boneo Rd.

and not fixed, it will continue to pose a significant risk of damage, injury or fatality to not only residents but tourists and other road users,” he said.

“This is the latest in an ongoing series of representations and locals for over a decade. At a meeting organised by the shire in 2016, the VicRoads senior traffic and transport engineer for metro south east, in response to a submission by FOCS, advised that ‘VicRoads would add the Boneo Rd shoulder sealing request to their programmed works’.

“We call on the council to strengthen their role in advocating for and representing the needs of residents in this matter.”

In a statement, the Department of Transport said roadside workers would undertake vegetation clearing along Boneo Rd in January. Crews would also complete pavement repairs to sections of Boneo Rd early next year.

“We work in close consultation with CFA vegetation officers, Victoria Police, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and local councils to plan and determine the timing of our fire risk reduction program, targeting the highest-risk

areas as a priority,” it said.

“On average, our crews mow, slash and spray around 45,000 kilometres of roadside grass and weeds each year - keeping motorists safe and reducing the risk of fires.”

Renwick said the scheduled works were welcomed, adding vegetation clearing would improve safety for road users and “better visibility for seeing wildlife such as kangaroos that may also help reduce incidents”.

But he hoped the pavement repairs would not be another temporary fix.

“While the works proposed for early next year address an immediate need, we look forward to a further commitment from the Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne in response to letters that have been sent to her requesting ‘long-term rehabilitation works’ and that the Department of Transport and Planning will action VicRoads’ commitment to a road shoulder sealing upgrade almost nine years ago,” he said. Roads and Road Safety Shadow Minister Danny O’Brien said the government’s funding cuts to road maintenance had taken a massive toll.

“A 95 per cent reduction in essential maintenance is just going to mean our already bad roads will get worse,” he said.

A Parliament’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee on November 20 revealed $42.8 million was “transferred” from the Road Safety Strategy for new speed cameras, in what the Opposition said was an attempt “to plug black holes in the state budget”.

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Powerline fire safety trial awaits answers

A STATEWIDE trail that uses powerline safety technology to prevent bushfires, which is also used on the Mornington Peninsula, has yet to be rolled out permanently despite its success for nearly a decade, a new report shows.

The early fault detection (EFD) trail by Melbourne-based company IND Technology monitors powerlines for incipient faults, identifying early signs of faults and identifying issues before they can spark a fire.

The trial is now in its fifth year on the peninsula covering parts of Flinders, Red Hill South and Red Hill.

But despite the success of eight trials of early fault detection systems over nine years, Professor Tony Marxsen, who chairs IND Technology and has been instrumental in mitigating risks from rural powerlines said “almost no action” has been taken to deploy EFD technology in Victoria.

“This technology is created right here in Victoria to tackle a local problem, but it’s already being used more effectively overseas. In North America and Canada, these systems have stopped over 500 potential fires from starting,” Marxsen said.

“On Black Saturday, several major fires, including the deadliest, were sparked by problems with Single Wire Earth Return powerlines, which use very old technology to power remote areas even today. These SWER (single wire earth return) powerlines are old and cause about 30 to 40 fires in Victoria each year.”

IND Technology said the trials had consistently demonstrated that the technology was “a practical and effective solution that significantly

reduces fire risks associated with powerlines”, which was outlined in a FireSafe SWER EFD Trail report published in November and submitted to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Following the Black Saturday tragedy, the Bushfires Royal Commission recommended either replacing these high-risk powerlines or installing new technology to prevent electrical faults from starting fires.

But Marxsen said despite clear recommendations, action had been slow, and no full-scale EFD deployment has occurred in Victoria.

According to IND Technology’s report, a full rollout of FireSafe SWER EFD would add 30 cents to a customer’s monthly electricity bill.

Victoria’s Powerline Bushfire Taskforce surveyed 1500 residents who were willing to accept up to an eight per cent increase in their power bills for improved safety measures, as long as their power supply remained reliable.

“Our recent trial, along with the previous seven, show that this technology is effective in significantly reducing the risk of powerline fires. How many more tests do we need before we take action? It’s time to address this gap in Victoria’s bushfire safety plan and protect our rural communities from devastating fires because every moment we wait puts lives at risk,” Marxsen said. It noted, “a successful trial is not sufficient to produce action that benefits the wider community. Action requires implementation funds and the path to a funding solution can be challenging”.

Marna Reserve Pavilion undergoes upgrade

A $750,000 revamp of the Marna Reserve Pavilion in Dromana is under way.

The project includes disability access with new ramps and decking installed at the front of the pavilion, which is being co-funded by the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Department of Transport and Planning, which has allocated $350,000.

There will also be additional storage facilities, and upgrades to existing toilet facilities, including one externally accessible toilet for people with disability.

Works on the shire-owned building on Pier St are expected to be completed by late next year.

“I’m thrilled we are able to upgrade the pavilion at Marna Reserve,” mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said.

“I hope our junior netballers, the

Italian Seniors Social Club and the Dromana Community Garden Club will enjoy the new facilities.

“Disability access is extremely important, particularly for a pavilion used by our seniors, and I’m sure the new toilet facilities and extra storage will be welcome.”

The pavilion is also used by the Dromana Junior Netball Club and the Dromana Community Garden Club.

The shire said, “We’re proud to be able to give our netball players and all users a fantastic new facility to enjoy”.

Mila Kellaway, secretary of the Italian Seniors Social Club Dromana, welcomed the upgrade, saying the facility “has become the symbol of our community life, especially for those who live alone”.

“The hall provides an essential

outlet and creates opportunities for people to leave their homes and a unique power to bring people out of isolation to reduce loneliness and provide structure to their routine particularly among our community group,” she said.

The dedicated space is used for their fortnightly social get-togethers for card games and bocce competitions, an ancient and popular Italian sport.

Kellaway said the pavilion has also hosted their annual Australia Day barbecue social events, Italian Republic Day festival and other celebrations “bringing together diverse groups of people for shared experiences”.

“By hosting such events the sports hall becomes a vibrant hub for community life allowing people to connect outside the context of regular sports activity,” she said.

CROCE Angelucci, Cr Paul Pingiaro and Mila Kellaway celebrate the revamp of the Marna Reserve Pavilion with a round of bocce.

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Student uses lifesaving skills

A FRANKSTON High School student chosen to take part in a surf life saving program has used his skills to help save a young boy from drowning.

The United Energy-sponsored surf life saving program sees Portsea Surf Life Saving Club members visit high schools to deliver water safety lessons. Late last month, a group of students from Frankston High School who have taken part in the program visited the Sorrento foreshore to pass on their knowledge to the Nippers.

Year 12 student Henry Code, who was among the teachers in Sorrento, put his skills to use last year when he jumped into a pool to save a young

child. The boy’s father, United Energy head of network control and operations Christopher Murn, said “my six-yearold, who would have been five at the time, just decided to jump into the deep end of the pool with all his clothes on.”

“Luckily Henry was there,” Murn said. “It’s just great to see through that random connection, six degrees of separation, that you’re making the community safer.”

Code said “I wouldn’t have been aware of what to do I don’t think without the [life saving] program.”

“My little sister and Chris’ son are pretty good friends living across the road from each other. They were just

playing around the pool and Alexander fell in the deep end, which was probably a bit of a fright to him. I saw him splashing around in the water so I jumped in and pulled him out and he was all good from there.”

Henry Kiss from the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club helps administer the water safety initiative. He said “the program has been running for about three years now.”

“We run programs at schools from Crib Point, Hastings, Balnarring, Somers, Tootgarook - we are trying to get to as many schools as we can,” he said.

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HENRY Code (centre) and Lainey Jones (left) from Frankston High School teaching Nippers. Picture: Yanni

Vinnie’s gets kitchen upgrade

ROSEBUD’S Vinnie’s Kitchen is set

to receive a brand-new commercial oven, dramatically increasing the number of hot meals it can provide thanks to the generosity of community donations and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

A community GoFundMe that helped raise $30,000 together with a $10,000 donation from Bendigo Bank will go towards the new oven that will arrive at Vinnie’s Kitchen Hall in December.

The charity is a frontline service to the homeless and others in need, providing a free, two-course meal, six days a week, served at the shireowned Youth Band Hall at 980 Point Nepean Rd.

The oven is part of a recent upgrade to the kitchen with new electrical works completed. Two new picnic tables will also be installed outside Vinnie’s Kitchen at Rosebud’s Village Green.

Vinnie’s applied through the shire’s community capital infrastructure project program to make the upgrade project possible.

Vinnie’s president Anne-Maree Townsend thanked the shire and the outpouring of support from the community, saying the upgrades would “make a huge difference” by increasing the number of meals it served.

“Instead of having to wait 45 minutes for each tray of food to come out, we can do it in 15 minutes,” she said,

making the whole process “much quicker and more efficient”.

“We can reheat very quickly and serve more people as they come to the window.”

Vinnie’s receives a weekly delivery of up to 50 food crates from food rescue group Oz Harvest.

All food and packaging are then sent to Statewide Autistic Services in Seaford that runs a program teaching young autistic adults to cook.

“They cook all the meals for us in bulk containers, and then we pick them up again and bring them back ready for service the following week,” Townsend said.

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Walk to stop violence

IT was a sea of orange on Main Street Mornington on Sunday (1 December) during the “Walk to stop Violence against Women”. The group had assembled at Mornington Park to hear speakers as part of the “16 Days

of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”. Earlier this year, the Prime Minister declared that Australia faced a “national crisis” with one woman being killed every four days at the hands of a man.

BERNIE Flood, Mary Haton and Graeme Townsend serve food to those in need from Vinnies Kitchen.

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Call for shire to ‘facilitate’ for the aged

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

A GROUP of Flinders residents have banded together to put pressure on the Mornington Peninsula Shire to better service the elderly in the community.

“It all came about after we conducted a survey of the elderly, and heard about their lived experiences and key issues,” said a spokesperson for the group, Sandy Grant.

“What became clear to us is that many services exist for the elderly, but there is a lack of knowledge about them, and lack of capacity to go through the complex maze of information to find them.

“We are wanting to work with the shire to facilitate better access to the already existing services to enable people to live independently in their homes for longer.”

Grant said his group had been in touch with members of the federal government who acknowledged the services exist and are available, but the issue of a disconnect in information provision remained.

“We think the shire are well-equipped to provide this information, and the great thing is, it is not an expensive exercise. The service provision is by the federal government. We just need the shire’s help in effectively utilising the existing services,” said Grant.

The group have meet with the shire to work through the issues they see as readily resolvable.

“We were encouraged to see a common understanding of the problems for older community members, and a desire to work with the community and the federal government authorities to resolve them.”

“We even brought a number of specific issues to the shire, and they acted to resolve these issues, indicating a practical willingness to help.”

Grant emphasised a need to educate people on what was available well before they need the service.

“Many people don’t start to look at what’s available until they are beyond the point of needing it,” said Grant.

“Much of this is due to the complexity of the system. People who are competent with technology still struggle with the portals to help with aged care issues.

“We believe the shire are best placed to keep elderly people engaged with the community to defer the need for expensive intervention in the first place.

“They can prolong the time that the elderly can stay independent in their home by facilitating access to existing services including home care, rather than it getting all too much for the elderly person, resulting in them abandoning independent living.”

The group point out that other local governments have better embraced care of the elderly, operate in a more proactive way, and see the need on the peninsula as even greater than other areas.

They point out another issue that faces the elderly is the lack of affordable housing available.

“It sounds like an issue that wouldn’t greatly impact the elderly of the area, but it is a part of the fundamental challenge we face,” said Grant.

“The peninsula has a huge and fast-growing population of elderly that do, or will, need care. But due to the lack of affordable housing, there is a lack of people able to provide that care.

“We believe the shire needs to push harder for its fair share of government revenue that is set to be collected from the peninsula,” said Grant, referring to the imminent state government short-stay levy (Push for short-stay tax revenue to stay on peninsula, The News 1/10/24).

“Let’s start the conversations. Let’s work through the problems. Let’s do better at planning ahead,” said Grant.

The group are planning to set up a community meeting in the new year where federal and state bureaucrats, and other experts will speak to community members about what services are available and how to access them.

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Students get real-world experience on film set

A NEW project providing peninsula teenagers with the opportunity to produce a powerful short film “Salty” has wrapped up a series of workshops for students.

The project delves into the pressing topic of youth mental health but is also giving local students a unique hands-on experience in filmmaking, covering a wide range of skills essential to the industry.

Sessions have included training in screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, wardrobe, makeup, art department, and performance.

Thirteen peninsula students aged 12 to 17 have taken part in both the workshops and onset filming.

Among them is Alex Rust, a 15-year-old student at Dromana Secondary College.

“Through attending these workshops I’ve been able to get a grasp on what it’s truly like to be involved in a professional film, highlighting how each part builds up to the final piece,” Alex said.

“As someone who has recently been inspired to create short films with my friends these workshops have been incredibly helpful and have helped me a lot; scheduling especially.”

The film’s screenwriter/showrunner Melissa Riemer said the crew was in the process of principal photography which would be followed by editing, and composition of music.

“We are working with a composer/producer

from London as well as involving some students from the workshop who were interested in music production,” she said.

Riemer said each student would contribute in their own unique way to the project, either behind the scenes or on screen, making the Salty Project “a true community-driven endeavour”.

“By addressing mental health through a compelling storyline and helping students build skills to launch careers in filmmaking, the project has already become a source of inspiration for the peninsula.”

The lead role of Lachlan has been cast, with rising talent Hyu Motoki set to take centre stage, supported by Mayla Dillon and Luca Faraci in key roles.

The Salty Project has also received an outpouring of support from the community and generous contributions from businesses.

Sorrento’s Boardriders have provided wardrobe and props, and Balin, a local peninsula surf shop, has supplied surfboards, adding an authentic coastal touch to the film.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire also providing funding through its arts development grant. Planning is under way for a closed screening for cast, crew, students and family and friends to view the film next year.

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ACTOR Luca Faraci and students Charlie Cornell and Leah Reaper on set. Picture: Supplied

RYE Cemetery and Memorial Park has two new table and seats for the use of visitors. The seats were constructed by The Wood Workers of the Southern Peninsula, using the original recycled iron wood timber from the Rye pier reconstruction. Plaques recognising the Woodworkers and the origins of the timber will be placed on the tables. The Cemetery Trust wishes to thank GTk construction at the Rye pIer for their donation of the timber and also thank the Woodworkers for donating their time and skill in manufacturing the tables. Pictured are (l to r back) Jeff Killen,Bert Bartlett, Martin Kellett, Dennis Conno (l to r front) Gordon Waddington, Leigh Hitchcock. Story and picture: Barry Irving

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Shire flags options in boardwalk fix

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

is seeking community input on the three options it has put forward for repairing The Briars’ section of the Balcombe Creek boardwalk.

“This popular trail is a beautiful walk that meanders through the natural bushland and creek from Mount Martha beach to The Briars, and connects with the Wildlife Sanctuary and Harrap Creek walking trails,” said a statement from the shire.

“Unfortunately, back in November 2022 the boardwalk was severely damaged in a storm. The extreme weather event brought on a flood that destroyed and relocated the boardwalk in some areas. Since the flooding, this section of the boardwalk within The Briars has been closed to the public.

“Given the complexity of the site, we engaged experts to do a thorough evaluation on a boardwalk replacement. With the environmental and cultural heritage sensitivities of the area, plus the need to ensure future infrastructure can withstand extreme weather, the experts have recommended three options for rebuilding the path. The options are at different price points and with varying impacts on flora and fauna and cultural heritage areas.

“The estimated costs are based on features and associated works (e.g. vegetation removal). At this stage, we will not disclose cost estimates to ensure a competitive tender process and fair pricing for community assets.”

The three options put forward including replacing the boardwalk

“like-for-like”, option two would see it replaced partially “like-for-like”, and the third option would see a new pathway outside the creek area.

The shire state the first option, replacing “like-for-like” would be the most costly of the three options. As a path that can “withstand future storms and extreme weather, the new infrastructure will need to be flood-proof, which means that more significant footings than what was in place previously are required”.

The shire states this approach

would result in “notable vegetation removal” and there would “likely be considerable loss of swamp paperbarks and other trees such as wattles and remnant eucalyptus trees that are growing very close to the existing boardwalk”.

The second option mooted by the shire would deliver a boardwalk that is partially in the original location and partially running along the tree line between the creek and The Briars’ entry road.

“This balances the wish to give

our community the original walking trail back but has fewer environmental, cultural heritage and financial impacts,” said the shire.

Much of this path, being outside the flood zone, wouldn’t require “floodproof engineering” and would be cheaper and have less environmental impact than the first option, according to the shire.

“However, there would still be a significant impact on the vegetation near the creek where the boardwalk would be reconstructed in the origi-

nal location.”

The final option would be the establishment of a new pathway outside the creek area, running alongside The Briars’ entry road.

According to the shire, this would be the cheapest option, and have the least impact on “the natural environment and cultural heritage”.

Along with the shire’s community consultation process, consultation will be carried out with Melbourne Water to determine whether a flora and fauna study will need to be undertaken. Further consultation will be carried out with the Bunurong Land Council to determine if a cultural heritage management plan will be required.

“The Balcombe Creek Boardwalk is a much-loved feature of our Mount Martha community, offering stunning natural views and vital connections to other walking trails. We’re committed to rebuilding it and encourage everyone to share their feedback on the proposed options,” said shire mayor, Cr Anthony Marsh.

Community consultation is currently open and closes 12 January. The survey can be completed at: mornpen. vic.gov.au/briarsboardwalk.

Hard copy feedback forms are available from the shire’s customer service centres in Hastings, Mornington and Rosebud.

Cameron McCullough

THE Briars and Balcombe Creek. Picture: Supplied

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SATURDAY LIVING

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 8.30pm

FRIDAY LUCA

TEN, 7.30pm

This addition from Pixar about the power of friendship is sure to become a family favourite. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) is a sea monster with the ability to transform into a human on land. When he meets fellow monster Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer), who lives on the surface, Luca is emboldened to step out of the water and into the city. As the pair explore the world together, they discover a love of pasta, cycling and best of all: Vespas! Set on the Italian Riviera, it’s a sumptuous visual feast.

Adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 tragedy Ikiru which was itself inspired by a Tolstoy novella, this contemplative British take on the journey of a terminally ill civil servant bursts with feeling. The film’s setting is moved to London, but stays true to Ikiru’s post-war timeline. Upon learning he has only weeks to live, bureaucrat Rodney Williams (an astonishing Bill Nighy, right) turns to a variety of people and pastimes in an attempt to figure out the meaning of life.

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MONDAY

FIVE BEDROOMS

TEN, 9.30pm

Life, love and work are getting more complicated than ever for the close-knit co-owners as this stellar Aussie dramedy inches closer to its conclusion. Doctor Harry (Roy Joseph) is usually the voice of reason for his housemates, but in “Seventy-Two Hours” he finds himself in need of their help after a spectacular, potentially careerending indiscretion comes to light. Meanwhile, Ben (Stephen Peacocke) and Heather (Doris Younane) intervene when Ainsley (Katie Robertson, right) hurts Simmo’s (Johnny Carr) feelings.

SUNDAY LOVE ME

ABC TV, 8.40pm

The first original series from local streamer Binge, this cinematic Melbourne-based drama follows three members of the Mathieson family – 60-something Glen (Hugo Weaving) and his adult children Clara (Bojana Novakovic, left) and Aaron (William Lodder) – as they navigate the loss of their wife and mother, finding love in unexpected places along the way. In tonight’s second episode, Christine’s funeral elicits very different responses from each of the Mathiesons, before Glen learns that his 40th anniversary gift – a $15,000 holiday – is non-refundable. Laced with dark humour, the absurdity of everyday life and the spark of new romance, there’s a lot to love about this homegrown drama.

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NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R)

4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 Gods Of Tennis: Billie Jean King And Arthur Ashe. (Ml, R) A look at the greats of tennis. 9.30 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Mal) Colin narrows down the pool of men.

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Miniseries: The Typist. (Final, MA15+v, R) 12.15 Pandore. (Malv, R) 3.10 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R) Jessica Morris, Conlan Kisilewicz. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PGa, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 1. From Allan Border Field, Brisbane. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Ball. (2020, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 1.

10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG, R) Two Newfoundlands are misbehaving.

11.30 Pam & Tommy. (Premiere, MA15+ls) A handyman steals a celebrity sex tape.

12.30 Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night. (MA15+alv, R) Sheriffs investigate a missing person’s case.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

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 Great Getaways. (Return, PG) The team heads to all corners of the globe.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) Dr Jonathan Papson struggles to cut a glove from a construction worker’s mangled hand.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) A man has a terrible accident on his bike.

10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)

11.25 Resident Alien. (Mav)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cross Court. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

TEN (10)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The

Katie Robertson in Aussie series Five Bedrooms

Friday, December 6

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.25 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Madl, R) 2.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson takes a look at a country garden.

8.30 Shetland. (Mal) Tosh worries Harry and Donnie with her pursuit of a controversial new theory.

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

10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

10.35 The Cleaner. (Mal, R)

11.35 ABC Late News. 11.50 Would I Lie

To You? (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 1.10 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Ma, R) 2.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGl, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGls, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Frenemies. (2021, Mav, R) Laurie Fortier, Jane Dillon. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Setup. (2020, PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Danielle Chisholm And Heather Horne. (Ma, R)

8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns, R) Takes a look at Nicole Kidman.

9.35 Kennedy: Crisis (January 1962-October 1962) A look at the Cuban Missile Crisis.

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Elvira.

(PGa) 12.30 The Wall: The Orchard. (Malsv, R) 2.05 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R) 3.10 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh.

(PGa, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

10.30 The Boy From Macksville. (PG) Celebrates the career of Phillip Hughes.

12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (Return) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: The Accountant. (2016, MA15+alv, R) A maths genius who works as an accountant for high-rolling criminals is pursued by authorities. Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.

11.00 MOVIE: Triple 9. (2016, MA15+lv, R) An unsuspecting rookie foils a heist. Casey Affleck.

1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)

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

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Luca. (2021, G) On the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer with a new best friend. Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer. 9.30 Matlock. (PGad, R) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.55 Planet A. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia. 9.25 Secrets Of Miss America. 10.15 Homeland. 12.05am Better Things. 1.30 King Of The Road. 3.10 Late Programs.

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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 10.35 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 12.30pm French Exit. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 5.05 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 6.45 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. 7.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 9.30 Amadeus. (1984) 12.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 2.00 Moko. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Black As. 6.40 Great Parks Of Africa. (Premiere)

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6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Taste Of Aust. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00

6am

7.30 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Made In America. (1993, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

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Saturday, December 7

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 1.15 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml, R) 1.55 Question Everything. (R) 2.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.45 Solar System With Brian Cox. (R) 4.45 Headliners. (PG, R) 5.35 Landline. (Final, R)

6.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Claudia Karvan. (PGl, R) Claudia Karvan shares five songs.

6.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.

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

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PGa) James hires a new trainee vet.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera and her team find themselves investigating a mystery involving a miner’s missing daughter.

9.50 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) Plum finally shares his truth.

10.45 Shetland. (Mlv, R) Calder returns to Shetland.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The Eco Show. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 1.55 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 6. Highlights. 4.25 The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra. (Premiere) 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. 8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Verdict. (M, R) The real work begins for the jury. 9.30 The Great House Revival: Mayfield House, Co Wexford. 10.30 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.25 Paris Paris. (PGl, R) 11.55 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ms, R) 2.20 Employable Me (UK) (PGa, R) 3.25 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 11.20 Misery. (1990) 1.20pm

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Country Classic Day, Ballarat Cup and Gateway Raceday. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 2. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame. (PGl) The Sport Australia Hall of Fame special. 12.00 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan must stop an act of biological terrorism.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

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Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Iconic Australia. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: San Demetrio, London. (1943, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, M) 11.05 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Drive Safer. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Helloworld. (PG) 2.00 The 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards. (PGl) 4.00 Getaway Presents Antarctica. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Bohemian Rhapsody. (2018, Ml, R) Charts the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the popular rock band Queen. Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton.

10.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Keith Richards. (Madl, R) Takes a look at Keith Richards.

11.35 MOVIE: Truth. (2015, Ml, R) Cate Blanchett.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Intrepid Adventures. (R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 10.00 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) 11.15 Top Gear Australia. (PGls, R) 12.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.30 The Yes Experiment. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Expedition: Australia’s West Coast. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) A surfer suffers a serious fin chop. Will attempts to run for 48 hours with no sleep. 7.00 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Chinese Taipei. 10.15 MOVIE: Kate & Leopold. (2001, PGhls, R) A New York City advertising executive meets a man who has been mysteriously transported from the 19th century. Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman. 12.45 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A head-on collision leaves a driver trapped. 1.45 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) An 81-yearold falls off his mobility scooter. 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 Fashionista. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Mega-Brands That Built The World. (Premiere) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Clapton. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Kev Carmody. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 12.20am The X-Files. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

Devil Girl From Mars. (1954, PG) 12.35pm MOVIE: Whisky Galore! (1949) 2.20 MOVIE: The Syndicate. (1968, PG) 4.15 MOVIE: The Alamo. (1960, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Johnny English Reborn. (2011, PG) Midnight Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: Barbie Skipper And

Sunday, December 8

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Secret Science. (R) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (Final) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now.

8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Ml)

8.40 Love Me. (Ml) The family attends Christine’s funeral.

9.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG, R)

9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mals, R) 12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (PG, R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Eco Show. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. (R) 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.25 The Maestro & The European Pop Orchestra. 5.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Great Stink Of 1858. (PG) Presented by Dr Xand van Tulleken. 9.20 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: Northern England. (PGa, R) Jonathan Ross travels across Britain. 10.15 Curse Of The Ancients: Dark Ages. (PG, R) 11.10 Looby. (Mln, R)

12.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 1.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 2.20 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R) 3.15 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 2. 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Evening session.

10.30 7NEWS Spotlight. (M, R) A look at special forces soldier Heston Russell.

11.30 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)

12.00 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+a, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30

Fishing Australia. 11.00 Surf Boat Tsunami. (PGl)

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tsunami: 20 Years On. (PG) Presented by Ray Martin. 9.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) Anais investigates when a flamboyant pyrotechnician gets more bang for his buck than he expects.

11.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv) A night market takes a twist.

1.00 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA.

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (Premiere, PGa) Looks at the story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by guests Kate Winslet, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome. 9.40 FBI. (Mav) The team tracks down a serial killer after the bodies of multiple women. 10.40 FBI: International. (v) A bus full of American volunteers is hijacked. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Shane Smith Has Questions. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 World’s Most Dangerous Airports. 9.35 WWE Legends. (Return) 11.10 Hoarders. 12.50am The X-Files. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.55 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 7.00 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.15 Bluey Minisodes. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Get Santa. (2014, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 12.50pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Men’s. Grand Final. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Nanima Common Connection. Replay. 3.00 Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild West. 7.30 Great Lakes Wild. 8.30 Electric Lady Studios: A Hendrix Vision. 10.10 Desert Hikoi. 10.25 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 9.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 11.00 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 1.10pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.55 Living. (2022, PG) 4.50 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.30 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012) 8.30 Aftersun. (2022, M) 10.25 La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon I Escaped To The Country. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes. 3.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 4.30 The Highland Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Step Outside. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 2. 5.30 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Transporter 3. (2008, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (Final, PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 When I Stutter. (PGal, R) 3.10 Plat Du Tour. 3.15 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 3.45 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (Premiere) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. (R)

8.30 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince: Kingdom Come. (Final, Ma) The story of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 9.30 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson. (PG, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 A Life In Ten Pictures. (Mv, R) 12.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Perth. (Final, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Pretty Woman: A Fairytale In Hollywood.

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.05 Madame Tussauds: The Full Wax. (Mav, R) 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Mahlv) 1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.20 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (R) 4.05 Heritage Rescue. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30

In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Thunderbirds. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway Presents Antarctica. Noon MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 1.40 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Comes A Horseman. (1978, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.15 MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Fashion Show Movie. (2022) 7.30 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Geelong United v Adelaide Lightning. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 4.00 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 10.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas In Pine Valley. (2022, PGa, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v India. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test Match between Australia and India. 8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 4. Evening session. 10.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Cassandra’s childhood friend investigates. 11.30 Armed And Dangerous: Stickups. (Mav, R) 12.45 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Murder Without Motive. (Mlv, R) A look at the murder of Kim Meredith. 9.40 A Killer Makes A Call: Terry. (Mav) A look at the case of Mark Terry. 10.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) 11.30 First On Scene. (Mad) 11.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.50 GolfBarons. (R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG,

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

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGa) Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mals) Harry’s career is on the line after a spectacular indiscretion at his workplace.

10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.45 Munchies Guide To Las Vegas. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 9.20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.50 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.20 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.30 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 7.00 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012) 9.00 Living. (2022, PG) 10.55 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 12.55pm Another World. (2021, M, French) 2.40 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 4.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch)

Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: The Dukes Of Hazzard. (2005, M) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 12.30pm Duck Dynasty. 1.00

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Headliners. (PG)

8.55 Solar System With Brian Cox: Ice Worlds. A look at the solar system’s frozen worlds.

9.55 Believing In Australia. (PGa, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Final, Ma, R) 12.20 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Final, PG, R) 1.25 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 2.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 2.35 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGn) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: West Runton To Burnham Market.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Bear Grylls. Bear Grylls explores his roots.

9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Norway’s Bergen Railway. (R) A look at Norway’s Bergen Railway.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv)

12.55 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R) 2.50 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.40 Fantastical

Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Morning Programs. 12.00 MOVIE: Candy Cane Candidate. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v India. Afternoon. (Alt schedule may be shown). 5.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Late afternoon session.

7.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

8.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v India. Day 5. Evening session.

10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A relationship gets wrangled on the roadside.

11.00 Highway Cops. (PGl)

A driver meets police head-on.

11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.30 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

1.30 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) Australians go on a holiday in Finland.

8.40 The Grand Tour. (Ml) The hosts head to the Port of Rotterdam in Holland, where they debate the most affordable roadster.

10.00 Resto My Ride Australia. (PG, R)

The crew overhauls a ’39 Chrysler Royal.

11.00 Transplant. (MA15+m)

11.50 Prison. (MA15+al, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 1. Finals. From Hungary. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. Tips and ideas for the festive season. 8.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrities include Nicole Kidman. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 9.20 Hoarders. 11.00 Two Weeks To Live. Midnight Penissimo. 1.00 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.50 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Deadly 60. 8.50 Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.50 Late Programs.

Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.30 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 10.15 La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.50 Aftersun. (2022, M) 1.40pm The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012) 3.40 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 5.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 7.30 Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 9.30 Corsage. (2022, M) 11.40 Late Programs. 5.55am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.00 Moko. 2.30

Wednesday, December 11

6am RBG.

(Final, Ma, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (Final) 1.35 To Be Advised. 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road. (R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R) 11.10 The Bridges That Built London. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Lost For Words. (PG, R) 3.00 Dishing It Up. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGln) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 IKEA: How Do They Really Do It? (Ml, R) Takes a look at IKEA. 8.30 Pan Am: Rise And Fall Of An Aviation Icon. (PG, R) Looks at the history of defunct airline Pan Am.

9.35 The Cleaner. (Mdl, R)

10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Summer Love. (Ml, R) 12.55 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 1.40 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (Final, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

9.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v) Harper learns an impossible truth.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Maxima. (Mls) 11.50 Pagan Peak. (Malsv, R) 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R) 3.45 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 Doctor Who. 9.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.15 Horrible Histories. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Leave No Trace. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.55 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.00 Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 11.45 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 1.55pm RBG. (2018, PG) 3.45 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 5.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 7.30 Thelma

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sweet Navidad. (2021, PGa) Camila Banus, Mark Hapka. 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 3. From the WACA, Perth. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 3. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. (Return) A deep dive into the world of cricket.

11.15 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

12.15 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) Harry investigates a spate of drownings.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Sincerely Truly Christmas. (2023, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 11.30 Ent. Tonight. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Platypus Emergency. (PGam)

8.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.

9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl) Guy heads to Barbados.

10.40 Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG)

11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 World Aquatics Championships. Budapest 2024. Day 2. Finals. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. (Final, PGa) A mum pitches her solution to untangling kids’ hair. A doctor reveals his invention for men’s health.

8.40 NCIS. (Mv)

9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

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

12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Vegan Vigilantes. 2.25 Queer Sports. 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Gremlins. (1984, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

Dust suppression regression

I too have been impacted by the rather staggering increase in dust suppression for our little road (Dust suppression hike “doesn’t pass the pub test’, The News 26/11/24).

The council tells us that the new contractor would be “better for our community in terms of cost-effectiveness, sustainability and level of service”. I suggest those at council who made this decision should consult a dictionary to look up the meaning of “cost-effectiveness”.

I was not aware of any concerns over the old contractor, but if the new contractor was responsible for the recent regrading of our street the council clearly needs to keep a closer eye on what the new contractor is doing as the grading was a fairly poor effort compared to previous years.

Perhaps our new mayor can ask the council officers to revisit this baffling decision.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Make recycling a win-win

It was pleasing to read that recycling is working well on the Mornington Peninsula via the container deposit scheme (Shire in ‘top ten’ for container returns, The News 26/11/24).

I know many residents will be saving their containers for the grandchildren, but there is another avenue for the refunds. That is to send the money to a charity. Maybe take the grandchildren and show them how they can share some of those 10 cent refunds with those less well off.

I volunteer with Peninsula Transport Assist (PTA), a local charity providing transport to residents of Frankston and the Peninsula who lack transport for whatever reason. We are registered with the CDS, and would appreciate any extra funds raised through this scheme. When trying to deposit to a charity, it is necessary to quote a “Zone ID”. For PTA that ID number is C2000010904. I have found the best option is to ask the workers at the deposit place for help. I go to the Mornington premises in Watt Road and must congratulate the staff there as being very pleasant and helpful.

It seems everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment, and that applies especially to small charities, so please think of us before discarding a refundable container.

Jack Wheeler, Mornington Esso ethane concerns

Regarding Mr. Hudson’s letter on the recent launch of the Esso ethane power station at Hastings (Ethane power, Letters 27/11/2024), I would like to highlight some issues about the project.

The new $200 million ethane power station is expected to operate for only ten years until gas reserves in the Gippsland Basin are predicted to end around 2033 - according to Esso.

Since 1972, the ethane gas has been transported via a 78km pipeline from Hastings to the Qenos (formerly Union Carbide) plastics facility at Altona.

(Over 3000 people protested against the new BHP-Esso ethane pipeline at Mordialloc beach in 1972 due to environmental risks but that is another story!)

The ethane gas was not burned, or ‘flared’, every day at Hastings as Qenos has always taken the volumes of ethane that Esso could supply.

Flaring may continue at Long Island Point in the future if the new gas turbines receive an excessive amount of ethane.

Due to rising gas prices, Qenos has recently entered voluntary administration and the plastics plant will close in 2025.

One issue is that the air pollutants that were emitted by Qenos in Altona will now be brought to the Mornington Peninsula.

Esso predicts that the new ethane gas turbines will emit up to 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

This is just under the 200,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum required for an environmental effects statement (EES) which was requested by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The other issue is excessive noise from the new ethane gas turbines.

EPA Victoria has recently amended Esso’s development licence for the ethane power station to allow Esso to identify the cause of tonal noise and rectify the problem.

Residents concerned about air or noise pollution from the Esso ethane power station should contact EPA Victoria on 1300 372 842.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Neglect

Why is it that an air of utter neglect hangs over the roadsides of Rosebud and surrounding areas and dead grass and weeds seem to be the order of the day.

And then we have McCrae foreshore which seems to be covered in some sort of invasive vine, but at least it covers the dead and dying trees.

Why not some flowering plants on roadsides and roundabouts. A little bit of care and attention can go a long way.

And it might be better spent than employing yet another overpaid (and useless) CEO.

I thought we were meant to be a tourist Mecca and an attractive area. I was wrong …. so very wrong.

John Shorter, McCrae

Cliff road deterioration

As noted over past two years, the cliff road (Esplanade) skirting Mt Martha continues to be neglected.

Foot traffic and dodgy parking has hammered the remaining vegetation, leaving one section adjacent to Deacon Drive with the erosion now touching the bitumen .

The subsidence at the foot of Hearn Road appears to have sunk still further.

It does raise the questions. Have any local counsel members ever actually driven this road? And if so, were they blindfolded at the time?

David Martin, Mt Martha

Rise in Trumpism

Trumpism is insidiously finding its way into Australian politics. The rising support for far-right parties worldwide is rooted in a deep-

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seated disillusionment with traditional political systems and media.

Factors such as economic uncertainty, concerns about national identity, and widespread distrust in mainstream institutions are among the drivers of this shift.

As more people feel left out or ignored by established parties, they become more receptive to the emotive messaging employed by farright groups, who often position themselves as anti-establishment champions of the neglected masses, promising bold action to “make everything great again”.

In Australia polling shows that over 25% would back Trump if given the choice. This mirrors trends in Europe, where far-right parties have gained traction across numerous EU member states including The German AfD’s and the National Rally’s success in France. The results of the EU parliamentary elections have moved in the same direction.

A significant part of the problem lies in the erosion of public trust. According to recent data, only 34% of Australians trust political parties.

With such low confidence in traditional institutions, people are seeking alternatives they believe will address their frustrations more effectively. This trend has led to a “reluctance to act” by mainstream parties as they adopt safe positions to avoid upsetting any constituents, only fueling the perception that the political establishment serves its own and lobbyist’s interests rather than the public’s.

To counter this shift, I believe Australia needs a stronger presence of independents in parliament to represent diverse voices, insist on evidence based policy making and initiate action on the many community concerns the existing “political duopoly” is avoiding.

Independents offer a pathway for those disillusioned with traditional options, countering the trend toward extremism by giving voters more choices that reflect their values and concerns.

Gerard Heijden, Rye

Candidate wait

After months of excruciating teasers, finally, there is a Flinders candidate. I look forward to knowing who it is.

Of course, I would know immediately if I bought a ticket to the launch (I4F choose candidate, The News 27/11/24). Thankfully, The News will be there for the photo call. And then all we do is wait for the paper to hit the streets before knowing who has been chosen.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Where’s Zoe?

I write to concur with Ross Hudson of Mount Martha who implied that Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie has been virtually invisible to the people of her electorate until she popped up last week seemingly promoting gas at a time when the existence of life on earth is threatened by fossil fuel expansion (Ethane-generated power facility opens in Hastings, The News 20/11/24).

It would be interesting to know much more of Zoe’s activities over the last three yearswhat policy development committees she may have been involved in - perhaps one contemplating a nuclear power plant in Western

Port? Or a committee investigating aged care services and homelessness on the peninsula?

And I would certainly like to know whether she will front up to candidate forums before the forthcoming election, which I gather she failed to do before the 2022 election? Or will she just rely on Liberal Party advertising to get over the line rather than agreeing to answer policy questions in person at properly constituted candidate forums?

Peter Monie, Flinders

Cultural change

Interesting to see the new mayor, Cr Anthony Marsh, talk about the shift in direction of the Council (New mayor flags ‘cutural change’, The News 26/11/24).

I note that one area of structural change that the mayor ignores is that there is a huge step backwards in having only two women councillors.

This means that the councillors must take special care to consult with the 51.7% of the Mornington Peninsula who are female when making decisions about the structural changes that the Mayor thinks are necessary.

It will also be important that those of us who make up the 51.7% work to hold the new councillors accountable.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Protests continue

So, Frankston police are protesting for their wage and conditions dispute with the command of the Victoria Police. Command will have to payout around $800m to meet the demands of the police association who firstly agreed to improved conditions, but they were rejected by members.

The command are under stress to pay for existing services and keep stations open and no longer while not guaranteed the required budget increases.

The bottom line is that the state government cannot pluck another billion dollars out of the air as they did for the nurses and therefore the police association needs to go to Fairwork Australia to get the umpires decision.

Frankston is becoming a protest city with environmentalist protesting, protests against highrise developments and teachers from Chisolm protesting not enough teachers are being hired to fill the shortage of teaches.

Frankston institutions are becoming increasing unhappy with the Labor governments.

Russell Morse, Karingal

Thank you

Thank you to my friend Barb and to other people that came to assist when I collapsed outside Centro late Monday afternoon (25 November). Thanks also to the ambulance teams that took care of me.

Sue McKay, Mornington

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Spectacular shows to gift this season

PERFECT for hard-to-buy-for loved ones or friends, the gift of a theatre experience is one they will remember for years to come. Gifts that create memories are perfect for all ages, and Frankston Arts Centre has just the ticket in 2025.

Music theatre fans will be delighted by PLOS Musical Productions’ performance of the smash hit musical School of Rock from 31 December for a limited season. This smash hit musical features a talented local cast in a musical that will thrill the whole family.

escapes, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic will twist your view of reality.

Lovers of dance will be entranced by beautiful Victorian State Ballet productions of Don Quixote on 16 March and Beauty and the Beast on 15 June.

Sydney Dance Company will explode onto the Arts Centre stage in Rafael Bonachela’s momenta on 10 May. This electrifying contemporary dance performance will captivate dance lovers of all ages.

A smorgasbord of live music awaits fans of classic hits from the 1960s to the 1990s.

The music of Creedence Clearwater Revival will be celebrated on 18 January – reliving a

unique time in pop/rock history.

An 11-piece powerhouse band will perform the hits of Motown legends in Dancing in the Shadows of Motown on 21 February. This internationally acclaimed show recreates the performances of legends such as Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes and more.

Elvis Beyond is a thrilling tribute on 23 February that will capture Elvis Presley’s journey from the birth of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s, to his iconic Comeback Special in 1968 and beyond. This unforgettable night of nostalgia brings the King’s spirit to life!

Australian star of stage and screen, Tom Burlinson, stars in a salute to the masters of Swing on 9 March. Tom Burlinson “Still

Swingin” with Big Band is a dazzling montage of swing classics by the greats of the era, including Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat ‘King’ Cole and more.

Australian Idol powerhouse, Cosima De Vito, and Australia’s Got Talent sensation, Greg Gould, will perform the magic of Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand backed by their incredible band of Australia’s finest musicians on 14 March.

Heading back to Frankston Arts Centre by popular demand on 15 March is Australia’s most authentic Johnny Cash & June Carter Show. Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show covers all their hits and takes you on a musical journey back in time.

Fans of the Bee Gees won’t want to miss the Best of the Bee Gees ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Show on 5 April. In a two-act performance, relive their greatest hits followed by a highenergy Saturday Night Fever second act and songs which defined the disco era.

The Piano Men – Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel return with their Platinum Hits Tour on 31 May. Fans can expect a world-class, state-of-the-art production celebrating the legendary music of Elton and Billy, starring Jason Dean and his 7-piece Superband.

Southern Sons celebrate 35 years of unforgettable music and timeless hits like Heart in Danger, Hold Me in Your Arms, Always And Ever and more on 8 March.

Fans of 80s music will love 12 Gold Bars: A Celebration of Status Quo on 21 March. This extraordinary tribute brings the timeless magic of their album 12 Gold Bars to life and will leave fans both old and new awestruck.

The mighty Melbourne Symphony Orchestra return to the Arts Centre stage on 4 July with Mozart and the Mendelssohns. Chief Conductor Jaime Martín presents this joyful program of classical and early romantic treasures. Too hard to choose? Get a gift card instead! For more details, visit thefac.com.au or call 03 9784 1060.

Pictured right: PLOS School of Rock cast. image suppied

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Bayside Shoes is located at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford on the corner of Clovelly Parade and has both free and disability parking near its entrance with wheel chair ramp access to the store. Business hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays. The Bayside Shoes website baysideshoes.com. au gives only a snapshot of our total range of footwear choice or phone 9785 1887 if you need additional information on a specific footwear requirement.

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Finally, relief from your hip pain

DOES this describe YOU?

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

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

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

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

If so then read on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period

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

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

Clinically proven* to

• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy)

• Tennis & golfers elbow

• Patella tendinopathy

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

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

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

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Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer

Civic Fathers and the Outraged “John Citizen”

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ON Friday next, the civic fathers will again sit around the council table in solemn conclave, as of yore, at the usual – the very ordinary – monthly meeting.

What the old and tired rep resentatives have accomplished in the past on behalf of the ratepayers as a whole, is, perhaps, too insignificant to necessitate the services of a brass band being brought into prominence to herald the deeds of the would be heroes.

An organ, sounding forth, with reverberating chords of despair, the “Dead March” would be infinitely more appropriate.

In days bygone, the policy of the council would appear to have been based on the principles of retrogression and total ineptitude, while the mascot of the party machine attributes has been a kookaburra.

When, upon certain occasion, “John Citizen” has deemed it to be propitious to grace the chamber of strange happenings at the monthly sittings, presumably in imaginative vision, he has watched the laughing jackass jumping to and fro among its favourites who endeavoured to propound wisdom and display the keenness of perception and foresight in regard to municipal affairs, moreover, when they failed signally to reveal such essential qualifications, the wily bird has chuckled in evident enjoyment of the influence of irresponsible hilarity manifested by the victims of selection.

Truly, the monthly meetings of the council provide ample scope for the pen of Gilbertian genius.

Trades & Services

Nevertheless, the forthcoming sitting, we venture to predict, should transpire to be something quite apart from the mundane order of events.

For example, at the November meeting of the council, Cr. Miles moved:

“That the Shire Secretary prepare a list of sundry creditors for next council day.” This was carried.

At the time it was remarked that the task of so doing would be a difficult one, to which Seaford’s blunt and always out-spoken representative retorted with: “Bunkum!”

It was an emphatic expression and conveyed a lot, and it is possible that Cr. Miles may feel disposed to ventilate his opinions in much stronger terms if the instructions of the resolution have not been carried out when the opportune moment arrives.

There is a possibility that he may yet live to realise how typical is the phrase: “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall not be disappointed.”

Further, it is quite on the cards that, on the other hand, Cr. J. L. Pratt will insist on a special audit being instituted of the respective ridings of the Shire, as suggested at the recent monster indignation meeting of ratepayers.

As previously stated in the columns of “The Standard,” we are inclined to contest the accuracy of the balance sheet for 1923, and if Cr. Pratt takes a firm stand on the vexed question of finance, despite the supercilious attitude of the worthies, who stick like adhesive plaster to the rusty party machine, he will uphold, in a practical degree, the truth of the adage: “Ac-

tions speak louder than words.”

In conclusion, at last Monday night’s meeting of the East Frankston Progress Association, Mr. J. B. Jolly queried anent what action was being taken to follow up the motion of “No Confidence” passed at the aforesaid public meeting of ratepayers, and it was inferred that the council would hear more of the matter.

We endorse the probability of such a fact being recorded at an early date.

In brief, next Friday’s meeting of the civic fathers should prove to be of an interesting nature. “John Citizen” refuses any longer to be kept in ignorance of where his money goes. He recollects only too well the old nursery rhyme: Pop! Goes the Weasel! ***

Personal

Mr. and Mrs. Randall, of Frankston, leave on Monday next for six weeks holiday in Sydney.

Among the visitors to Frankston last weekend, was Miss D. Fulton, who recently left the district for Tunstall. Miss Fulton was the guest of Miss Purves, Nolan street.

Mr. and Mrs. Holman have returned to Frankston, after three weeks’ holiday spent in various parts of the State. Mr. Holman resumed duty as manager of the National Bank on Monday. ***

The Baxter Crossing Smash – Suits Against Railways – £6100 Claimed

As a sequel to the collision between a train and a motor lorry, which occurred at the Baxter level crossing on the night of April 28, 1924, when Alfred Ernest Field met with a tragic death, and John Thomas Twyford, orchardist of Somerville, who was

travelling in the same lorry with the deceased Field, had a miraculous escape from sustaining fatal injuries, two claims for damages, totalling £6100, were made against the Railways Commissioners in the County Court yesterday.

A sum of £4000 was claimed by the Perpetual Executors and Trustees Association of Australia Ltd., as administrators of the estate of Alfred Ernest Field.

In addition, the company claimed £600 damages for the loss of the motor lorry.

The second claim was that of John Thomas Twyford, aforesaid, who sued for £1500 in respect of injuries sustained.

The two claims were’ heard together by Judge Moule and a special jury of six.

Mr. L. Walker, instructed by Cook & McCallum, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Messrs. L. B. Cussen and E. Gorman, instructed by the Crown Solicitor, represented the Commissioners.

The particulars of the alleged negligence on the part of defendants were: That the train was travelling with tender in front of the engine; no lights or not sufficient lights were carried on the tender; the driver and fireman did not keep a proper look out when approaching the crossing; the train was travelling at an excessive speed; no whistle was blown when the train was approaching the crossing; that by reason of the angle at which the line intersects the road, the crossing is highly dangerous, and the defendants failed to install a warning beacon, light, or bell, and failed to maintain

gates and a gatekeeper; defendants permitted a mound of earth with a fence on top, to remain near the crossing in such a position that a view of an approaching train would be obscured.

Mr. Cussen said the defences were: Denial of negligence; that Field and Twyford voluntarily took the risk and were guilty of contributory negligence in that they approached the crossing with no proper light on the lorry, failed to keep a proper look out, and failed to take proper precautions to avoid the collision. It was also alleged that Twyford advised the late Field to pay no attention or to keep no lookout for the approach of the train, by telling him that he need not expect the train at the time.

Mr. Twyford, who walked with a stick, was given a seat in the body of the court. He said he left his orchard in a lorry loaded with fruit about 6pm on April 28. He had engaged Field to take his fruit to the market.

He heard no train whistle, nor was there anything to suggest the approach of the train.

Dr. David Bickart stated that when he saw Twyford, the man had a fractured left thigh, a badly cut head, bruises, and lacerations all over his body, and badly bruised and pummeled buttock. At the time he did not think that Twyford would live. A few days after the accident Twyford had an apoplectic seizure. He was not now in a position to take an active part in the working of his orchard. The case is proceeding.

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 3 & 5 Dec 1924

THREE-TIME Paralympic gold medallist and 2022 Australian of the Year

Dylan Alcott will make his Victorian PGA Championship debut alongside a Hollywood A-lister and a host of sporting greats.

Teeing off at Moonah Links Resort on Thursday, December 5, the Vic PGA is played in a pro-am format, with golf-obsessed celebrities lining up against the best and brightest of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia.

Fresh off his rookie season on the DP World Tour and a fifth-place finish at the BMW Australian PGA Championship, defending champion David Micheluzzi returns, two-time winner this season Jack Buchanan and Queensland PGA winner Phoenix Campbell.

Amongst the famous faces who will share the fairways are Alcott, acclaimed American actor Michael Pena, AFL legends Dermot Brereton and Brendon Fevola, NRL superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen and horse racing identity and former jockey with 15 Group 1 wins, Simon Marshall.

Alcott’s golf obsession is a relatively new one.

A winner of 15 wheelchair tennis Grand Slam singles titles, Alcott first posted to Instagram in May last year that golf was his new sport and then went viral in June with a blistered tee shot at a driving range.

He is already familiar with the Open Course at Moonah Links having played the course in November and will bring his infectious enthusiasm and passion back to the Mornington Peninsula.

Another who balances his day job with a love of golf is Pena.

Introduced to the game by none other than Hollywood royalty Jack Lemmon and James Garner while filing “My Fellow Americans” in 1995, Pena is in Melbourne shooting upcoming series “All Her Fault” and sees parallels between acting and golf.

“It’s the steps,” Pena told USGA’s Golf Journal. “Are you able to stay with something and figure it out for yourself?

“In a way, that mirrors acting, where you have to find your own way.

“You need to keep at it until you make that discovery.”

To be played across both the Open and Legends courses at Moonah Links, the Vic PGA has also drawn familiar faces within the professionals contesting the $250,000 in prize money.

Marcus Fraser is a three-time winner in Europe, David McKenzie has made 131 starts on the PGA Tour Champions and Zach Murray is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

Play begins on Thursday morning and entry is free all four days for spectators.

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LAST year’s winner David Micheluzzi. Picture: Supplied

Tooradin dominates Delacombe Park

By Brodie Cowburn WOMENS DIV ONE

A BRILLIANT knock by Aimee Melford was the highlight of Tooradin’s dominant win over Delacombe Park on Sunday.

Tooradin hosted the one-day match at Rutter Park Recreation Reserve. The home side batted first, and were ruthless.

Mellford opened and ran riot. She smashed 90 runs from 47 deliveries, including 12 fours. By the time she was dismissed by Melissa Newham, the damage had been done.

Tooradin went on to score 5/203 from their 30 overs.

Delacombe Park managed to score just 9/70 in reply. Trish Hawkins dug in to score 38 runs, but she didn’t get much help from her batting partners.

Balnarring also scored a decisive victory on Sunday. They got the better of Seaford Tigers at

Belvedere Reserve.

Seaford Tigers batted first last weekend. They scored 8/75 from their 30 overs - Kellie Campbell top scored with 22 runs.

Balnarring chased down their target in just seven overs without losing a wicket. Diane King scored an unbeaten 46, and Jemma Reynolds finished not out on 23. King hit three fours and four sixes.

Somerville batted well to chase down Carrum Downs’ total of 120 last weekend.

Carrum Downs’ final total of 120 came thanks to big efforts from Shannon Hornibrook and Lauren Richards, who scored 46 and 41 respectively.

Somerville proved up to the task. They chased down their target in 22 overs.

Lara Brittain top scored for Somerville with 40 runs from 57 deliveries. Marlee Black scored 16 runs from 11 balls late in the game to help seal the win.

The Mornington Pirates took-on the division leaders Upwey Ferntree Gully Tigers only for the Tigers to get in early with two runs before the heavens opened up in the 4th innings finishing the game at 2-0. Mornington 2nds were chasing the Tigers all match finally going down 3-9 in a entertaining game. Next match is this Sunday 8th Dec at CB Wilson Reserve against the Blackburn Orioles starting at 4.00pm and the 2nds at 1.30pm. All welcome.

Pictures: Craig Barrett

Thursday Twilight Series Race "Sail 4 Stroke" on 28 November has become an annual event at the Mornington Yacht Club. The event is to raise awareness & funds for the Stroke Foundation. Jessica Watson was guest speaker for the members who packed the rooms after the Twilight sail where a 26 strong fleet completed the course in a stiffening breeze. Picture: Alan Dillon

On Saturday night (30 November) the Peninsula Surfriders held their Presentation Night for 2024. In the clubs 50th year of competing on the Mornington Peninsula, it was the brother/sister combo of Sara (left) and Lucas Hickson (above) that took out the Womens and Mens OPEN Champions categories.

Pictures: Paul Churcher

Diaz facing huge Pines rebuild

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

NEW Frankston Pines president Liz Diaz is under no illusions about the enormity of the task ahead.

After slumping to a second successive relegation the Monterey Reserve club has now lost its entire executive plus senior coach Donn Delaney and is bracing for a player exodus.

But it’s not just a personnel shake-up that confronts Diaz.

“We’re not in a great place financially and I think everyone knows that,” she said.

“Others might want to sugar-coat it but I prefer transparency.

“We’re starting from the bottom of the hill.”

It’s believed that the debt is close to $30,000, a far cry from the near $80,000 which confronted Pines at the start of the year.

Pines has schemes of repayment in place with Football Victoria and the local council – the club’s two main creditors – and FV is fully aware of the situation in which the club finds itself.

“We’ve been working in the past couple of months on sorting out a plan and we’ve established a good relationship with FV,” Diaz added.

“Greg Hurvitz (FV’s metro development co-ordinator) has been a huge help to us and while we’ve dug a hole for ourselves it’s nowhere near as big as it was a few years ago.

“I think it’s long overdue for Pines to climb out of this hole and I genuinely believe we’re the people to do it.”

It became clear in the past few weeks that a new committee would be needed as Lee Davies (president), Nathalie Maira (vice president), Satish Maniam (secretary), Vimlesh Chetty (treasurer) and Kameshwan Naicker (assistant secretary and all abilities co-cordinator) would not be standing for re-election.

Last week Diaz and a handful of others took a leap of faith and filled most of these positions.

The new vice-president is Juan Noguera, the treasurer is Sarah Silberer, Tanya Wood is the club secretary and the venue managers are Kirby and Nicholas Dennington.

Diaz has made a rapid transition from club physio to president in two years and this season coached the under-9 girls team.

“From the minute I stepped into the Pines I could see a big future for the place.

“I’ve been in leadership groups pretty much my whole career and I felt it was something I wanted to take on.

“I know it’s a big challenge but some-

thing called me over to the Pines and I really feel I can help them build.”

Diaz works as an export sales coordinator in the dairy industry and runs her own small business from Cranbourne West.

She sees herself as a people person but her communication and administrative skills couldn’t sway Delaney who chose not to work under the new administration.

On 15 November Pines used its facebook page to announce that Delaney had agreed to take on head coaching responsibilities for 2025.

The post mentioned Delaney’s “longterm plan” but six days later he resigned.

“The past president and Tanya the new secretary both attempted to get him in for a chat but he wasn’t up for it.

“We understand that he probably had other expectations.

“We are realistic about players not wanting to stay now.

“A lot of them don’t want to play in State 4.”

Delaney was invited to comment for this story but did not respond.

Outgoing president Davies and his vice-president Maira did respond when asked about their departures.

Davies increasingly found himself acting as a mediator of personality clashes rather than “doing what presidents should concentrate on doing.”

“It was very frustrating and I think the time was right to hand over the responsibility to new people in fact maybe this is exactly what the club needs,” he said.

Keeping the club going has been an achievement in itself but Davies points to the development of junior and all abilities programs as two of his proudest achievements.

“And bringing together different

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communities – the Fijians and South Americans.”

Maira is widely acknowledged as the hardest working member of the previous administration but that workload proved her undoing.

“To be honest there was no support within the committee,” she said.

“I did all the team management with the seniors, the reserves and the kids and I stepped in for the treasurer and when anyone else wasn’t available.

“It was just too much – it was seven days a week.”

In other State 4 news former Seaford United, Frankston Pines and Mornington goalkeeper Ryan Ramsden is training at Baxter but senior coach Hayden Taylor’s main target – striker David Stirton from Mornington – has decided to hang up his boots.

“I’ve told Hayden (Taylor) I’m not going to go to Baxter,” Stirton said.

“I can’t keep up with the injuries and my heart’s just not in it as much anymore.

“But I won’t be out of the game for long as I plan to get my badges and start my coaching journey.”

In VPL1 news Langwarrin lost its opening pre-season friendly 2-0 to NPL powerhouse South Melbourne at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday.

The game was reduced to 30-minute halves due to weather conditions and Lucas Portelli should have opened the scoring in the first half but South’s keeper made an excellent save.

New signings Cooper Legrand, Kosta Apostolopoulos and Tosan Popo looked good in their first appearance for Langwarrin.

At half-time Langy gaffer Jamie Skelly replaced the entire side with players from the under-23s and under-19s and the youngsters acquitted themselves

Challenging times:

New Frankston

Pines president

Liz Diaz with the under-9 girls team she coached last season.

Picture: Supplied

well against a strong South line-up.

Cain Vickery had Langy’s best chance but was denied by the South keeper.

Langy’s remaining senior players completed a conditioning session on the Lakeside running track and played in last night’s friendly at Lawton Park against a visiting squad from the UK.

Skye United lost 3-1 to Chelsea at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve last Thursday night.

Chelsea’s goals came from a triallist, Michael Wright and Christian Murray.

Skye used 22 players with only six from last season’s senior squad.

Somerville’s top scorer Marcus Anastasiou turned out for Skye.

Chelsea boss Gus Macleod was pleased with the hit-out.

“It looks like we’re in better shape than we were at the same time last year but we’ll see,” Macleod said.

UK goalkeeper Liam Harris was between the uprights for Chelsea and the coaching staff are raving about him.

“He’s absolutely unreal and I’ve not seen anything like this at this level for a long time,” Chelsea team manager Kieren Harbis said.

In State 1 news Rhys Craigie has decided to stay at Mornington.

The Scottish midfielder had been training at Lawton Park but Langwarrin has filled its visa player quota and Craigie’s permanent residency is unlikely to be through in time for next season.

Italian goalkeeper Guido Guerrieri is training with Mornington.

The 28-year-old last played for Fano in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football.

He made his professional debut in Serie B for Trapani in 2016 and the following year joined Lazio.

He only made one first-team appear-

ance and in September 2020 penned a two-year deal with Salernitana.

That contract was terminated by mutual consent in February 2022 and the following day he signed for Bulgarian club Tsarko Selo.

Guerrieri returned to Italy in August 2022 and joined AS Sambenedettese before switching to Fano the following year.

In other news it hasn’t taken long for Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor to rejoin coaching ranks with last week’s surprise announcement that he had been appointed to the top job at Casey Comets.

Taylor’s CV includes stints at Seaford United, Bentleigh Greens, Westgate, Frankston Pines, Langwarrin, Beaumaris and Baxter.

Comets struggled last season and eventually were relegated from State 1 South-East.

They had a topsy turvy season both and off the pitch with financial problems causing coaches in different club programs to leave.

But that hasn’t fazed Taylor who has taken on the role of trouble shooter before.

“I was quite happy playing golf and recharging the batteries after a hectic few seasons and to be honest the contact from Casey came out of the blue,” he said.

“I had a very productive meeting with Dawn Stone and Dougie Williams last Tuesday which convinced me to take on the job.

“The on-field position of the club is very similar to that of Pines in 2019 when i took on that role.

“The club had been relegated and the majority of the senior squad were pursuing opportunities elsewhere.

“I was able to turn things around quite quickly with some quality signings and we became very competitive very quickly.

“I’m hoping we can do the same at Comets.

“I’m aiming to give talented young players the opportunity to test themselves in senior football at State 2 level, while building a spine of quality experienced players.”

Tom Hawkins will be Taylor’s senior assistant following his retirement from playing and the club will announce the reserves coach soon.

Here are this week’s friendlies: Saturday, 2.30pm

Langwarrin v Dandenong City, Lawton Park

Sunday 1pm

Skye Utd v Bayside Argonauts, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve

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