Southern Peninsula
Levy takes from peninsula, to give elsewhere
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
THE Short Stay Levy Bill has been passed by parliament, and a 7.5% short-stay levy will be applied to short-term accommodation from 1 January 2025.
But concern has been raised at the high contribution the peninsula will make to the levy, which will go towards funding affordable housing projects, and the small amount of funds to be spent back into the area. It is believed the Mornington Peninsula has over 4,500 homes listed on the Airbnb platform alone. It makes the peninsula the highest
short-stay accommodation rental market in the state, dwarfing the Surf Coast (2,254) and City of Greater Geelong (2,314).
The Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula sought assurances from the CEO of Homes Victoria, Simon Newport, in September that a fair portion of the revenue from the proposed short-stay levy would be used to alleviate the housing and accommodation crisis on the Mornington Peninsula (Push for short-stay tax revenue to stay on peninsula, The News 1/10/24).
They have now received a reply stating that only $10m of the state government’s $6.3b Big Housing Build and Regional Housing Fund
would be spent on the peninsula.
“That’s 0.15% from a major housing initiative delivered to a local government which is currently ranked the second worst for homelessness and those sleeping rough in metropolitan Melbourne,” said Josh Sinclair, CEO Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula.
“It’s difficult to think of any other region in Victoria that has significant housing issues like ours but with so little support and investment from government to address them.”
Mornington Peninsula Shire is ranked the second-worst metropolitan local government for homelessness and those sleeping rough – but
is ranked in the bottom four metropolitan councils in the Victorian Government’s Big Housing Build.
The region also accommodates eight million visitors a year, which puts further strain on cost of living and house affordability.
Comparative to the Mornington Peninsula’s $10m on affordable housing, the City of Frankston is being allocated $48 million.
The City of Greater Geelong – an equivalent region in both population and economic output – has received $214.5 million from the housing programs; $204.5 million more than the shire in the same period, and $156.5 million more than Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula combined.
“Our region has more than 40% of renters living in rental stress, a severe lack of accommodation for our workforce; major shortage of social and affordable housing; and the unwanted reputation of being the fourth worst local government area for homelessness in the state,” said Sinclair.
“The committee will continue to advocate with both levels of government and both sides of politics for more support and investment in housing and accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula.
“We can and must do better when it comes to getting the support and critical investment we need for housing.”
Picture: Yanni
First votes counted, some wards decided, in shire election
Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au
BALLOTS that had arrived by the Friday 26 October cutoff date were counted over four days last week, with that group’s first preference tally in all wards announced by the VEC.
The results give a clear indication of the winner in a number of wards, while other wards will go down to the counting of late-arriving ballots, and preference distributions.
The votes counted so far (Group A) made up the bulk of expected votes with the final batch, those signed and dated no later than 25 October, and received by midday Friday 1 November (Group B) will be counted for all wards Wednesday and Thursday this week. Preference distribution, for wards with more than two candidates, and if required, will be done for wards on either Friday 8 November or Monday 11 November.
In Beek Beek Ward, the Group A results are Kate Roper 5515 votes (67.06%) and Lavinia Jenkin 2709 votes (32.94%), meaning Kate Roper will continue her role as a Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor.
Roper told The News “I’d like to thank the community for recognising the work I put in since I won the by-election and putting their trust in me to continue working for the new ward”.
“I also have a few committed supporters who helped me get there, so I thank them for having faith in my commitment to community.”
Things are tighter in Benbenjie
Ward where the Group A results are Max Patton 3908 votes (47.76%), Peter Clarke 3632 votes (44.39%) and Dinka Jakovac 642 votes (7.85%).
It appears likely Patton will become the councillor for Benbenjie, with Peter Clarke saying “While I polled about 46% of the primary vote and there are still votes to be counted I think it unlikely that I will be successful”.
“I appreciate all the support I was shown from the ratepayers that voted for me and the many who assisted with the campaign.”
“Best wishes to those who are elected to the Mornington Peninsula Shire who will be trusted to take our community forward.”
In Briars Ward, where incumbents Despi O’Connor and Anthony Marsh were battling it out, Group A results showed a strong win for Marsh with 6673 votes (71.45%) to O’Connor’s 2667 votes (28.55%). The wide margin puts the result beyond doubt.
Marsh told The News “With immense joy, I’m so excited to announce that I’ve just been re-elected to represent our incredible Mount Martha (Briars Ward) community on council”.
“Thanks to all those who have provided their unwavering support and to every resident who voted for me – It means the world to me.”
In Brokil Ward, the Group A results are Patrick Binyon 4439 votes (51.62%), Elizabeth Woolcock 3032 votes (35.26%), and Marie Murray 1128 votes (13.12%), giving Binyon a handy lead.
All eyes will be on Group B votes,
and preference distributions, but it appear likely Binyon will be taking up his place as a first-time councillor.
In Coolart Ward, the Group A results are David Gill 4112 votes (45.94%), Neil Biggins 2875 votes (32.12%) and Dennice Allen-Breeschoten 1963 votes (21.93%).
Gill has a 1237 lead on Biggins, and will be waiting on Group B votes and preference distribution to see if he continues for another term in council.
In Kackeraboite Ward, the Group A results are Stephen Batty 5025 votes (60.62%) and Daniel McCaffrey 3265 votes (39.38%), showing a clear win for Batty, who will become a firsttime councillor.
In Moorooduc Ward, the Group A results are Bruce Ranken 4609 votes (57.17%) and Kathryn Smith 3453 votes (42.83%), showing an unassailable lead for Ranken who will become a Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor for the first time, having previously served as a councillor at Nillumbik Shire Council.
In Nepean Ward, the battle was between a huge field of seven candidates. The Group A results have shed little light on who the councillor will be from that ward with a close race at
be counted on Thursday 7 November, and preferences, which could play a major role in the eventual result, will be distributed on Monday 11 November.
In Tanti Ward, the Group A results are Paul Pingiaro 4267 votes (50.41%), Nick Fallow 2393 votes (28.27%), Tom Davies 1099 votes (12.98%) and Barry Besanko 706 votes (8.34%).
The wide margin makes it a certainty that Pingiaro will become a first-time councillor for Tanti Ward.
He told The News “As I prepare to embark on the incredible journey ahead, it’s both an honour and a privilege to be elected as a councillor. I promise, as your elected representative, to always act with dignity, integrity, and transparency, making you all proud and our community a better place”.
In Tootgarook Ward, the Group A results are Antonella Celi 3303 votes (40.18%), Cam Williams 3231 votes (39.31%) and Andrew De Bartolo 1686 votes (20.51%).
Incumbent councillor Celi holds a slender 72 votes lead over Williams, with the final result in doubt and dependant on Group B results and
eyes will be on the Group B votes and preference distribution to see who takes up the role representing Warringine Ward.
Once a successful candidate is known in each ward, either at the end of the Group B count or following the preference distribution, the provisional results will be emailed to candidates and published on the VEC website. The results only become final after the formal declaration of the results.
The declaration of results will take place at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council chambers on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 2pm. Wards will be declared in alphabetical order. New councillors sworn in at the council meeting on Tuesday 19 November.
Newly elected councillors will take up their roles at a pivotal time in the shire’s history, with fundamental challenges including a reduction in federal government funding, rate capping at below CPI, and a costshifting crisis expected to cost the shire $234m over the next five years (Financial crisis looms for shire, The News 22/10/24).
They will also have to contend
CURTAINS BLINDS AWNINGS SHUTTERS
Emergency services get boost
FOUR peninsula volunteer emergency service organisations have been awarded funding grants aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities and community outreach.
The funding, totalling more than $111,000, was announced by Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh on 28 October as part of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.
The recipients included Blairgowrie’s Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad which will receive $46,145 to help buy two new 175 horsepower Suzuki motors, and two controlled lifebuoys for rescues.
The Mt Martha Life Saving will invest in new equipment including rescue boards, storage racks for boats after being allocated $19,615, while Rosebud and McCrae Surf Life Saving Club will receive $27,269 for safety matting and cabinetry.
In another boost to community safety, the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club will get $18,906 to buy two new beach trailers, and a new motor.
Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad president Murray Grey expressed his gratitude for the program’s support.
“The funding of replacement motors for Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad’s 7.5 metre rescue vessel enables the squad to continue its essential search and rescue operations on the southern Mornington Peninsula and adjacent Surf Coast,” he said.
The funding would also see two new Dolphin remote controlled lifebuoys to their rescue boats, which can propel itself to rescue a casualty, faster than any skilled swimmer, while being operated with a remote controller.
Grey said it “ensures that both the squad’s rescue boats have enhanced capability to save lives in all conditions”.
McIntosh congratulated the successful groups while taking the opportunity to thank all selfless volunteers.
Rye man grateful to paramedics for life-saving response
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A 70-YEAR-OLD Rye man is expressing his heartfelt thanks to the paramedics who saved his life after he suffered a sudden heart attack on 14 October.
“I was washing my car at the car wash in Rye; a pain in my chest became persistent and I broke out in a sweat,” Rhys Jones said of the incident which happened about 4pm.
Jones, a pensioner, managed to drive home before alerting his 94-year-old mother who called triple-0.
Paramedics from the Rosebud station arrived within minutes, followed by a MICA unit to assist. They confirmed the worst for Jones; that he had suffered a heart attack.
“By this time, I was in a lot of pain, simply aware that these good people were doing everything in their power to keep me alive and prevent as much damage as possible,” Jones told The News
He described the pain in his chest as “intense” while being rushed to hospital, as paramedics administered morphine to relieve the pain.
Jones said one of the MICA paramedics named Kate maintained “close contact, encouraging me constantly with kind and positive words”.
“She was my star keeping me conscious, saying ‘Stay with me Rhys,’ ‘You’re doing great’. … When you are greying out, slipping away, those words of encouragement mean everything.”
Jones spent eight days at Frankston
Hospital including two to three days in ICU, before being moved to the cardiology ward.
He was discharged to go home where he continues to make a good recovery.
He said the incident came as a shock because had no history of heart problems and had recently given up smoking.
Jones said he wanted to share his story as he found it impossible to “express my gratitude in words” to the paramedics (whom he recalled two being named Kate, Sharnie, and Chris), as well as the hospital staff that helped keep him alive.
“To all those personally involved in my survival and recovery, and to those who serve in any capacity whatsoever in the health system I offer my deepest gratitude, respect, and admiration,” he said.
“For what you do with such dedication, day in, day out, on varying shifts, often tired, always caring, often unrecognised.”
He also said the staff at the ICU were “extraordinary” and it was a “very humbling experience to see, feel, and know the depth of human goodness that is expressed every day by these utterly competent, highly trained professionals - for the many cases which arrive each day”.
“These people are real heroes.”
Child violin prodigy plays Brahms
PENINSULA violin prodigy Louise Turnbull – who started lessons at age three and played the violin to her kindergarten class and audience at the end of year concert – is the soloist at Peninsula Chamber Musicians’ concerts next Saturday and Sunday.
Louise will perform Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major (op. 77), what many think is the most beautiful violin concerto ever written.
The nineteen-year-old has won many awards and has performed as soloist with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as well as with Preston Symphony, Frankston Symphony and Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra. Her repertoire also includes Tchaikovsky, Dvorak and Sibelius.
Louise comes from a long line of Mornington Peninsula people on both sides of the family. Her maternal grandparents, John and Margaret Pingiaro, were stalwarts of Mount Martha (the fire brigade, Mount Martha Motors and community associations) and her paternal grandparents, Leonie and Colin Turnbull, ran Tyabb post office. (Colin was a bass guitarist with the Breakaways.) Her great-grandfather George Slocombe captained the Hastings football team and was a farmer and orchardist at Tyabb.
PCM’s orchestra performs Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, The Saqqara Bird by Melody Eotvos (born in NSW) and Mascagni’s Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana as well as the Brahms on Saturday 9 November from 2pm at All Saints Anglican Church, 1157 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud, and from 2pm on Sunday at Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd, Mornington. Tickets at the door – adult $35, concession $25, children and students free of charge – or from: www.peninsulachambermusicians.com.au
HEART attack survivor Rhys Jones. Picture: Yanni
Top honour for Rosebud RSL stalwart
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
ROSEBUD RSL president Bruce Turner has taken out a top honour in this year’s Victorian Senior of the Year Awards for his outstanding contributions to the veteran’s community.
Turner was bestowed with the Veteran Community Award during an award ceremony held at Government House on 24 October, which was attended by Premier Jacinta Allan and Ageing Minister Ingrid Stitt.
The prestigious award acknowledged the 78-year-old’s significant support of veterans and decades of service to the Rosebud RSL.
Speaking to The News, he said he was “very honoured and humbled” to receive the award, noting the ceremony was “a very moving experience” which saw family and friends joining him for the celebratory event.
Turner joined the Rosebud RSL in 1986 after serving 26 years with the Australian Army.
His contributions have included being called upon across Victoria and Australia, providing vital support as a compensation advocate for thousands of veterans and widows.
As a senior welfare officer in Rosebud, Turner has led a team of volunteers to support the community – which included an instrumental role during Covid lockdowns, providing care and assistance to veterans, war widows, staff, and community members.
“They couldn’t get out, the older veterans and more widows down here, their families live in Melbourne,
and they weren’t allowed to come down here to take them shopping and all that. And so, we did all that.”
Asked what keeps him motivated after all these years, Turner said “I get great satisfaction in helping people”.
“You see people in need … and if you have the ability to assist them, we’ll do it. The Rosebud RSL gives back to the community – last year we probably did $800,000, and we’ll probably give back about $1 million this year.”
After joining the army at 18 Turner went on to become an armourer instructor at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion in Kapooka (NSW).
But after more than two decades service, he was medically discharged after he was found to have leukemia - a position that left him fending on his own.
“When I got out, there was no one
to help me. No one,” he said.
“So I joined the RSL and then I went to The Melbourne University and did veterans law and joined the state branch of the RSL in 1996, and I’ve been the senior advocate at Anzac House.”
He has served 28 years with Anzac House in Melbourne but with a crooked back, his travels these days to town are not as often as he would like.
Turner is nonetheless eager to continue his mission to support veterans, and while the passion is still there, he conceded that he would soon pass on the reins to the next generation.
“I don’t believe that older geriatrics like myself should be running multimillion dollar businesses and I’m schooling my replacement,” he said as he prepares to retire as president in January 2026.
Power to the people
IT’S been three years in the making and on Tuesday 29 October, tireless hard work paid off for the Flinders Zero Carbon Community (FZCC).
Situated in front of the Flinders Civic Hall, the Flinders Community Battery was unveiled by shire CEO
John Baker and Josh Wilson MP, Assistant Minister for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
This project was funded by the Australian government through the Community Batteries for Household Solar Initiative.
Support was also delivered by Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF), United Energy, Pixii, Acacia Energy and DCCEEW.
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properties, storing and redistributing excess solar energy, as well as lower emissions from electricity use. This battery is a step towards our Climate Emergency Plan goals of a 40 per cent emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040. The battery acts like a “solar sponge”, absorbing excess solar energy - reducing solar waste and emissions from electricity.
Together with a Bulk Buy Scheme, the community battery initiative has resulted in an increased solar uptake in an area with a high percentage of home vacancy.
This battery has also been unveiled with a specially designed mural, painted by local Bunurong Artist, Glenn Shaw.
ROSEBUD RSL president Bruce Turner with his award. Picture: Yanni
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Rubbish dumpers, dangerous dogs in council’s sights
THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has put Illegal rubbish dumpers and irresponsible dog owners on notice after two people were substantially fined in the past year.
A man was fined $5000 and ordered to pay more than $8000 in clean-up costs after dumping fencing materials at a Hastings reserve, a Dromana Magistrates’ Court heard on 5 September.
And on 6 September, a woman was fined $5000 at the Frankston Magistrates’ Court after her dog attacked and seriously injured two women at Hastings in September last year.
Police helped the council’s community safety officers secure the dog, which was impounded while an investigation was conducted.
“The magistrate found the incident to be at the serious end of offending and expressed concern about the ongoing safety of the community. As a result, the magistrate ordered the dog to be destroyed,” the council stated.
The council’s director community strengthening director Tanya Scicluna said illegal dumping of waste cost ratepayers thousands of dollars each year, as well as spoiling the environment and amenity of open spaces.
“We take seriously our role of protecting our community,” she said.
“The dumping of waste by commercial business operators is particularly abhorrent as they charge a fee and claim to be disposing of the waste
correctly at the Shire’s waste disposal centres.
“I urge anyone who witnesses or becomes aware of the unlawful dumping of waste to report it to us. It will be investigated by our litter prevention investigation team and may result in the dumper being fined or prosecuted.
“While dogs can bring much joy into people’s lives, dangerous dogs are a menace to both humans and other animals and need to be strictly controlled.
“Dog owners have a responsibility to ensure their pet is always under
effective control. Irresponsible dog owners who risk seriously injuring a child, adult or somebody else’s muchloved pet will be prosecuted.”
The council’s community safety team leader Merg Mikaelian said CCTV cameras have captured offenders unlawfully dumping all types of waste, including an old boat and cannabis plants.
“The most common items illegally dumped are household waste such as mattresses, couches, green waste, fridges, tyres and white goods,” he said.
“There has been a noticeable increase in the dumping of building materials. Most of this illegally dumped waste is recyclable and/or free of charge to dispose of at the Shire’s resource recovery centres and transfer stations.”
Litter prevention officers issued close to 100 fines to offenders caught illegally dumping waste in the past financial year.
The council’s litter prevention team has several matters waiting to be heard before the Magistrates’ Court relating to offenders who have been caught illegally dumping waste in the shire.
Offenders can be fined up to $9000 or prosecuted in the Magistrates’ Court, where fines more than $9000 may apply, clean-up costs awarded, and a conviction recorded.
Brendan Rees
GALLERY TALK
I’m thrilled to be stepping in as the new Director of MPRG. This Gallery has a long and rich history and after working with the team as Curator-Exhibitions, working alongside the Friends of MPRG, artists in the community, locals and visitors, I am very much looking forward to the next chapter of MPRG.
We have just launched the National Works on Paper 2024 Award. For more than fifty years, NWOP has presented a broad survey of contemporary Australian art celebrating the medium of paper in all its forms.
Congratulations to D Harding, winner of the NWOP 2024 Major Acquisitive Award. D Harding’s work (Potentially) enough bodypaint for three dancers (2023) was chosen from 70 shortlisted works. The judges were impressed with the simplicity of this work. Harding has presented a very clever use of paper, making it active, a vessel, a carrier of Country, Culture, ritual, people.
Every state and territory is represented in the exhibition and we are delighted to have, for the first time, four Mornington
Peninsula-based artists as finalists. Congratulations to our local finalists Eleesa Howard, Joshua Searle, Rosie Weiss and Gidja Walker OAM. We invite visitors to vote for their favourite work in the People’s Choice Award.
NWOP 2024 is on at MPRG until 24 November. Visit our website to find out more.
MPRG Director Dunja Rmandić.
Image: MPRG Director Dunja Rmandić.
THE illegal dumping of waste is both unsightly and costly for the shire.
Picture: Supplied
Recognition for Timor-Leste work
PATRICIA and David Ball were presented with a Mornington Peninsula Shire mayoral commendation by former Mayor Graham Pittock at the recent Mornington Peninsula Friends of Lospalos annual general meeting. The commendation is in recognition of the inauguration of “Mornington Peninsula The David and Patricia Ball Scholarship” for Lospalos students to attend the Institute for Teacher Training, Baucau, Timor-Leste.
Outgoing shire mayor Cr Simon Brooks and Michael Callaghan
were elected new members of the “Friends” committee at the AGM.
The annual Friends Fundraising Garden Party and raffle, to raise funds for the Friends ongoing projects in Timor-Leste, is on Sunday 10 November, 55 Shergolds Lane, Dromana, 3pm to 5.30pm.
Kirsty Sword Gusmao AO will be the special guest to speak on her work in the multi-lingual education program.
To book, visit: www.trybooking. com/events/landing/1245428
Rosebud Secondary collects top awards
ROSEBUD Secondary College has proudly secured two of 13 prestigious awards in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards during a ceremony on 25 October.
Principal Lisa Holt won the Colin Simpson Outstanding Secondary Principal Title while Wendy Coustley won the award for Outstanding Secondary Teacher.
The awards were presented at a ceremony at Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne, which recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff in Victorian government schools.
As the awards program noted, Holt had “transformed” Rosebud Secondary College, having “demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities”.
“Lisa’s commitment to fostering positive change within the educational system is delivering an inclusive education for all students and their families,” it stated.
Her leadership has also “substantially increased access to the opportunities and resources students need to fully embrace, and succeed, in their education”.
Holt expressed her pride in the school’s achievements.
“I am honoured to have received this award. Being a government or public school principal is a privilege and an adventure, and I am immensely proud of our school community,” he said.
Coustley has been a literacy leader at the college since 2021, having undertaken an extended period of research and diagnosis to better understand the literacy challenges faced by students.
PRINCIPAL
Lisa Holt and teacher
Wendy Coustley are proud to receive their awards.
Picture: Gary Sissons
This has seen her implement key literacy initiatives to address deficits in students’ reading, spelling, and comprehension skills.
According to the Victorian Institute of Teaching, Coustley “dedication to inclusive, system-wide literacy improvement is having a profound impact on the college’s learning environment and ensuring much-improved literacy outcomes for students and teachers”.
Ensuring all members of the student population are supported to improve their literacy skills and can access opportunities for success, Wendy supports students with disabilities and works with vulnerable parents and students with compassion and
integrity to improve literacy at every level of learning.
Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh said the college’s awards were “absolutely exceptional”.
“When I visited Rosebud Secondary earlier this year, it was clear to me how much hard work has been put into making the school what it is today, and these two awards are so well deserved,” he said.
Winners of all awards will receive grants of up to $25,000 to undertake professional development and learning.
The 2024 awards presentation also coincided with Australia’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day. Brendan Rees
FORMER mayor Graham Pittock presenting a mayoral commendation to Patricia and David Ball. Picture: Supplied
Green Wedge property for sale after land clearing fine
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on the 16-hectare block without a planning permit.
She was fined $15,000 and ordered to pay the shire’s $4000 costs.
proved by councillors, (Shire takes bush block to magistrates’ court, The News 8/9/2015).
A BUSH block in Flinders, which saw its owner being fined $15,000 for illegally clearing a substantial amount of land eight years ago prompting a community outcry, is now up for sale. The vacant Green Wedge block at 2 Barkers Rd backs onto the Main Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve. The land was subject to court action when the owner, Antoinette Noronho, plead guilty at Frankston Magistrates’ Court in March 2016 to clearing about a third of the native vegetation
Noronho made an application seeking the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and Parks Victoria approve the building of an access road to her land through Main Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve.
As reported by The News in 2015, the council had voted to discontinue 130 metres of Barkers Rd in December 2014 in what appeared to be a trade-off for allowing a road through part of the reserve, which was ap-
This was despite the strong opposition of 12 neighbours who said the reserve was home to swamp wallabies, echidnas, antechinus (a small marsupial) as well as 60 species of birds. At least two migratory species, rufus whistler and rufus fantail, also nest in the reserve.
Despite its troubled past, the property is currently listed for sale with a price guide of $3.3 million to $3.6 million.
lutely disgraceful that the shire, planning regulations and laws encourage people to destroy our last remaining designated bushland areas and profit millions in doing so”.
“They should have forced her to replant the vegetation as she cleared hundreds of old trees not approved for removal,” they said.
“It’s up to us to conserve these areas for future generations and at this rate we are failing them.”
The property had been bought by Peter Quinn in 2007 for $975,000 but it’s understood he failed to win approval for a road. Brendan
A furious resident said it was “abso-
Black Fox Real Estate, which is managing the sale, stated, “2 Barkers Rd stands out as a true blue-chip gem, a nature lover’s paradise waiting to be embraced”.
“2 Barkers Rd is more than just a property; it’s a sanctuary, a blank canvas for your dream home, and a gateway to a life immersed in nature and the pleasures of the Mornington Peninsula,” it said.
According to Domain, the property was last sold in 2012.
Noronho bought the 16-hectare (40 acre) block with no access road for $425,000 in January 2013.
Surfer alarmed after Navy live-firing exercise at Flinders beach
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A FLINDERS surfer has voiced concern after a recent Navy training exercise above Flinders Beach saw a live-firing exercise reportedly take place as he and other surfers were in the water.
Paul, who asked not to use his surname, said it was not uncommon to surf at Flinders Beach while Navy exercises were undertaken at the nearby West Head Gunnery Range on top of the cliffs – with surfers out of any live-firing zone and warnings sounded from the Navy to the alert the public as a precaution.
There are two main surf breaks at Flinders called Meanos and Gunnery. Meanos is a surf break that breaks directly under the gun range, which has a 12.7mm machine gun.
But on 17 October about 11am, Paul said he and other surfers were left confused after an earpiercing high-pitch alarm was sounded while they were surfing at Meanos, a break directly under the cliff in the surf.
This was followed by a live-firing exercise in which Navy personnel were firing at a target being towed by an aircraft, which Paul said had been flying directly overhead.
Paul said the alert broadcasted was also something he had “never encountered” in the more than 35 years of surfing at the beach, with a fellow surfer describing it “like his eardrums were about to burst”.
“Typically, the Navy alerts us to any live firing activity through sirens and flags, and we accept the risk, but on this occasion, it seemed like a more forceful measure was used,” he said.
After contacting the Navy through the HMAS Cerberus Facebook page, Paul had learned that the alert tone broadcasted was generated by a long-range acoustic device (LRAD), non-lethal crowd dispersal device which transits warning tones to communicate over long distances.
In this case, the Navy informed Paul that the
LRAD has a red zone extending 75 metres, and that “surfers are usually between 300 to 400 metres from the device, well outside its red zone” – but Paul believed “we surf much closer to the cliffs than that distance and if the device is directly on top of the cliffs then it’s a lot closer than stated in their response”.
“Additionally, the Navy mentioned that firing activities couldn’t proceed if surfers were in the water, yet two of us were present when the firing took place,” Paul said.
“The guns are on top of the cliff, and they shoot at a moving target, often towed by an airplane and that target is in a different location depending upon the day and the training exercises. On this particular day, which I hadn’t seen before, the target was being towed directly overhead by the airplane.”
According to the Navy’s response, the LRAD “is a communications device only, used to alert people on the range and request they use the other break while we fire”.
“We typically fire for one to two hours and then they (surfers) may return to the break,” the Navy’s message stated.
But Paul remained concerned about the safety of surfers in the area and the methods being used to manage live-firing activities.
“I believe the public deserves a clearer understanding of the risks involved and how these incidents are being managed. There’s an assumption that a red flag on the mast near the gates signals active firing, and that surfers should avoid areas directly under the cliffs,” he said.
“However, the use of forceful methods like the LRAD suggests a need for better communication about these boundaries and expectations.”
According to the Navy’s message to Paul, the West Head Gunnery Range “routinely warn surfers of our live firing activity and request they move to the ‘Gunnery’ surf break adjacent mushroom reef”.
“When they surf on ‘Meano’s’ in front of our grid, we are unable to fire due to their presence in the safety trace,” it read.
“When we conduct a surface firing serial we can usually fire on our left limit and the surfers are outside the trace. When we have an aircraft towing a target as we did yesterday (17 October), the surfers in front of the grid prevent the serial from proceeding.”
It also said, “We have a bright red flashing light on top of our mast red flag bravos flag flying from a mast at the gate, a mast at the grid and our main mast indicating the range is active”.
The Department of Defence has been contacted for comment.
The Navy has a monthly schedule for firing which is posted on the Flinders Post Office, General Store, and Community Facebook page. However, there is no information about activities that should be avoided.
Information is available at the Flinders Village website: flindersvillage.com.au
Protecting women from violence through education and enlightenment
Kennedy McCullough kennedy@mpnews.com.au
AN estimated 580 women couch surf, sleep in their cars or sleep rough every night on the Mornington Peninsula.
The high cost of living makes rent unaffordable for single women, whether they have children or not, with pandemic-induced population growth and short-stay tourism worsening the situation.
Coupled with insufficient government-funded crisis shelters, a desperate need has arisen to support at-risk women and children on the Mornington Peninsula.
Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) have begun the construction of their first Victorian-based shelter on the peninsula.
It will provide crisis accommodation for up to 70 clients within the first year including 30 women and 40 children, totalling over 3,400 bed nights.
As part of the program, WCS has implemented an education program at two Mornington Peninsula schools.
“I’m a big believer in teenagers and their capacity to be change makers,” said Dannielle Miller OAM, the CEO of Enlighten Education and director of education at Women’s Community Shelters.
Miller was already working as an educator running her own wellbeing programmes for students, and writing as a journalist when she became inspired to became involved in WCS.
“I was working as a newspaper columnist for The Daily Telegraph,” said Miller.
“As I sat down at my computer, ready to write yet another op-ed about a woman who had lost her life at the
hands of a man who once said he loved her, I felt filled with rage and grief that we seem to be having this same conversation on a loop.
“As a country nothing much was ever really changing.
“As fate would have it, while I was feeling so driven to do more than just talk about the issue, I saw in my local paper that they were having a community forum with the hope of building a women’s shelter in my neighbourhood.
“So I went to that meeting and put my hand up to help that very night.”
Miller’s involvements in WCS soon led her to integrate youth education as part of what a newly established shelter would offer the community.
“From the outset, I said I would love to help open shelters, but equally I would be passionate about closing them down when there was no longer a need in society,” said Miller.
Asked if the programme is about early intervention to put a stop to behaviours that eventually lead to domestic violence, Miller told The News “I think it is actually a big ask to expect that we can put the burden of changing attitudes around genderbased violence all on young people’s shoulders”.
“But in saying that, I really do think it’s a very powerful early intervention and prevention strategy.”
The “Walk The Talk” program was held at Peninsula Grammar in Mount
Eliza, and Rosebud Secondary College.
It involved a half day training session with Miller in which the students learned about the causes and effects of domestic and family violence.
The session aimed to inform the participants of different ways that domestic violence impacts the lives of those in our community, and the student’s roles in making positive change.
After the session, students were encouraged to engage in the new peninsula-based shelter in a meaningful way, through activities such as fundraising, volunteering at events, or helping with community awareness raising.
“I was very inspired by the enthusiasm from both schools,” said Miller.
“I came home from that trip on such a high, and told everyone in my team about it.”
Asked if she believed the safety of women in society was diminishing, Miller told The News “In relation to domestic violence, I can say that unfortunately the evidence is very clear that it is getting worse.
“And this has been our deadliest year on record. We’ve had an average of one woman dying every five days in Australia this year. And our shelter network has never been under more pressure with calls from women who want to leave their homes.”
Miller said the cause was complex and multi-faceted, but listed the cost of living crisis as a big part of the escalation.
“Obviously, the cost of living crisis
can cause tension in relationships over money that can spill over to violence,” said Miller.
“But more to the point, the cost of rent means that women sometimes have to make the terrible choice of ‘do I stay, or do I sleep in a car’ or ‘do I stay or do I become homeless’.
“Of course, there are often children involved, so women sometimes have too few options to escape violent or abusive relationships.”
Miller expressed her enthusiasm for the opening of the Mornington Peninsula Women’s Community Shelter.
“There’s so many things that we rely on community to do because our shelters are only partially funded through government,” said Miller.
“About half of our funding comes through philanthropy and local community, and local community members to make up our boards.”
Women’s Community Shelters is mobilising its unique social franchise model on the Mornington Peninsula, have established a steering committee for the Mornington Peninsula shelter, and are well on their way to opening.
“The shelters are very embedded into the community, which is why I love the WCS social franchise model,” said Miller.
“What it does is empower the whole community to realise that this is an issue in the area,” said Miller.
All funds raised go towards supporting women and children experiencing homelessness, domestic and family abuse on the Mornington Peninsula. Donations can be made at: www. womenscommunityshelters.org.au/ mornington-peninsula
To enquire about your secondary school joining the “Walk The Talk” program in 2025, contact Julia at wcswalkthetalk.org.au
SURFER Paul at Flinders Beach. Picture: Gary Sissons
MILLER (right) and Julia Fleming, education officer for Women’s Community Shelters. Picture: Supplied
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Hospital ‘reluctant’ to pay staff
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
PENINSULA Health has been penalised more than $300,000 after failing to pay a junior doctor for working overtime.
Dr Gaby Bolton began working at Peninsula Health at the beginning of 2019, working primarily at Frankston Hospital. Her claims of unpaid overtime for work undertaken between January 2019 and January 2021 were “substantially” proven by the Federal Court last year. It found that Peninsula Health failed to pay Dr Bolton on 208 occasions.
Last week the Federal Court reiterated that Peninsula Health had contravened the Fair Work Act 2009 and ordered it to pay $316,260 to the case’s lead applicant, the Australian Salaried Medical Officers’ Federation. The ruling made by Justice Bromberg read that the expectation for junior doctors to perform overtime work was “not only known to Peninsula Health through various supervisory or managerial employees but were appreciated by Peninsula Health”.
“There is a wealth of evidence demonstrating that unrostered overtime work by junior doctors was not confined to Dr Bolton but commonly occurred where implied authorisation was given to junior doctors in the same or similar circumstances to those experienced by Dr Bolton. The evidence also demonstrates that many registrars and consultants supervising the work of Dr Bolton knew that Dr
Bolton was commonly performing unrostered overtime work,” Bromberg said. “Further still, there were policies and practices adopted by Peninsula Health which demonstrate the reluctance of Peninsula Health to pay for unrostered overtime performed by junior doctors.”
Dr Bolton said the outcome is “a sign of hope for thousands of junior doctors across the state, who simply want to be paid their minimum entitlements for the work they perform.”
“I look forward to the day when, like our counterparts in NSW and the ACT, junior doctors don’t have to fight in court to be paid for the hours we worked,” she said.
Peninsula Health chief medical officer, Associate Professor Shyaman Menon, said the hospital has “implemented a number of changes since proceedings against Peninsula Health and 11 other health services were commenced in 2021.”
“We expect our junior doctors to record any overtime worked on their timesheets so we can make those payments. Our junior doctors are an essential part of the future of our organisation and we acknowledge the important contribution they make across all our hospitals and healthcare sites,” Menon said. “We are carefully reviewing the comments made by Justice Bromberg in the Federal Court, along with the penalty, and are not in a position to comment further at this time.”
Australian Medical Association Victoria president Dr Jill Tomlinson
Southern Peninsula
DR
Gaby Bolton. Picture: Supplied
is calling for changes to the public healthcare system to ensure underpayment does not occur again. “AMA Victoria and ASMOF Victoria have been trying to resolve this issue with Health Services and Victorian Depart-
ment of Health for many years. Junior doctors are choosing to leave or not join the Victorian public health service knowing that in other states and territories wage theft will not be tolerated,” she said.
Air monitoring station installed in Hastings
THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has installed a permanent air monitoring station in Hastingsthe first of its kind on the peninsula. Located on the south of Hastings on Frankston-Flinders Rd, the equipment measures air pollution including particles found in dust and smoke.
The EPA said the location was close to industrial and residential zones in Hastings after the equipment was installed in September.
This will assist providing residents and the public with real-time air quality information on the EPA’s online AirWatch, including around the Mornington Peninsula, French Island, Phillip Island, East Gippsland, and south-eastern Melbourne.
Air quality data monitors air quality across the state, provide health advice to the community, and for potential regulatory decisions enforcing the law in the region.
“We’ve heard from the local community that they’re concerned about air quality, and we’re using data and evidence to guide our work to protect human health and the environment,” the EPA’s acting chief environmental scientist Dr Jen Martin said. To access AirWatch visit: epa.vic. gov.au/epaairwatch.
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Kicking up dust over ‘excessive’ price hike
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
A SHOREHAM ratepayer has voiced alarm over the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s decision to double the costs associated with dust suppression of unsealed roads, labelling the increase a “rort”.
Tom Mollenkopf said he was shocked to discover that the cost for dust suppression works along a 100-metre section of Tucks Rd, at the front of his property, would be $971 –up $496 for the same job last year. According to the shire, the cost of dust suppression treatment, which is needed particularly during hot, dry periods when surface moisture evaporates rapidly, creating dusty conditions, has increased because of rising material, labour, and service costs.
The council has 1083 unsealed roads within its boundaries – equating to 373km of unsealed roads, however the shire’s annual program of dust suppression treatment only covers around 25 km of unsealed roads.
All other dirt roads not covered by the program including Tucks Rd are left to the expense of ratepayers.
Mollenkopf, who has lived at his property for more than 30 years, said he had accepted the costs in previous years when the fee was manageable, but a doubling of fees in one year was “obscene”, adding his neighbours were equally concerned.
“Like many other ratepayers, I remain very troubled by the increase in charges,” he told The News
“My concern here is that council
seems to have a cavalier attitude at best when it comes to the prices it charges ratepayers – it has hiked the fees for dust suppression by 100 per cent without so much as any explanation and no courtesy.”
While Mollenkopf said it was optional to have the works done, “if I don’t pay for it I will have to live with dust through summer”.
“While many in the community love the country feel of an unmade road, they don’t have a choice, because the council has no intention of sealing most of these roads.”
The council’s infrastructure services manager Tom Haines-Sutherland said
the rate the shire paid its contractor for the service was identical to that charged to residents.
“Like so many goods and services across the board, the rising cost of materials and labour has pushed up the cost of delivering this service,” he said in a statement to The News
“The opt-in dust suppression program forms a small part of a much larger roads corridor maintenance contract, which was awarded to Fulton Hogan earlier this year.
“The tender process was extremely thorough, with a high priority placed on addressing several key areas of
concern raised by our community, such as potholes, roadside drains and road resurfacing.
“While the cost of dust suppression is higher, overall, the contract is better for our community in terms of cost-effectiveness, sustainability and level of service. We believe the new contract will deliver significantly improved outcomes for the community as a whole.”
Haines-Sutherland noted the shire paid for dust-suppression on some unmade roads, which is “based on a range of criteria, such as whether the road provides access to a community space or facility, the volume of traffic using the road, and environmental factors”.
But Mollenkopf remained unconvinced, saying he believed the price change lacked transparency and adequate justification when neighbouring councils such as Cardinia Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Shire Council were charging $400 and $350 per 100 metres on unsealed road respectively.
Mollenkopf said he was looking at whether other contractors may offer a lower price to do the same work –that’s if the council allowed it.
“The fact that two neighbouring councils can offer an identical service at less than half the cost does make one wonder what’s going on,” he said.
“This is something worthy of some of the great corporate monopolists in terms of behaviour.”
5G upgrade
TELSTRA will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Balnarring to bring new 5G coverage to the area.
Telstra 5G delivers increased capacity, which means more consistent speeds, smoother streaming, and typically faster download times. Delivering 5G to the area will also help boost the area’s existing 4G performance.
Telstra Regional General Manager for Eastern Victoria, Jenny Gray said “ We know how important mobile connectivity is for Australians, whether you’re in the city or the country.”
“Bringing 5G to the area is a major mobile milestone. It will deliver higher speeds and capacity to the region, meaning faster downloads, smoother streaming and less congestion.”
“Some disruption is required while the upgrade is underway, but we’ll only be switching off the site when we need to and will have it back online and working better than ever as quickly as possible.”
Telstra mobile customers will receive texts advising of the upcoming work.
Landline services, NBN internet services, and mobile coverage from other providers will not be impacted. The site will need to be switched off during the following periods: Monday 11 November 7:30am to Friday 15 November 6:00pm (no Telstra mobile coverage from this site). Monday 18 November to Tuesday 19 October there will be minor interruptions during the day as they complete the call testing and integration of the mobile network.
Rye Fire Brigade dinner celebrates volunteers
RYE Fire Brigade’s 76th Annual Dinner was held at the Rye RS on Saturday 26 October.
The MC for the night, Paul Baiguerra, welcomed members visitors and guests.
Guests included Commander Matt Anderson, Sorrento Captain Michelle Croad and Andrew Croad, Rosebud Lieutenant Lachlan Taylor, Secretary Anthony Ramsay from Kallorama, Barry Irving OAM and Lynne Irving and life members.
Brigade Captain Bill Robinson was also present on the night to help celebrate a service milestone for Peter Ellis from the Rye Team.
Brigade Captain Eddie Matt said “It is an honour to stand before you all to celebrate another year of unwavering commitment to Rye and the wider community”.
“This annual dinner is not just a time of reflection but a moment to acknowledge the incredible teamwork, commitment, bravery and resilience that defines our brigade.
“Every call out we don our uniforms not just as a symbol of duty, but as a commitment to protect life and property. The members face challenges that test our limits. Whether it is battling the flames, rescuing those in peril, or responding to emergencies.
“Each and every call brings with it potential danger, but it also brings an opportunity to make a difference to someone’s life.
The Brigade has attended to 246 calls to date this year. I would like to take this moment to commend each of you for your courage and selflessness your efforts do not go unnoticed”.
TOM Mollenkopf on Tucks Road in Shoreham. Picture: Gary Sissons
Above: Encouragement Award recipient Georgia Sissins with Rye CFA Captain Eddie Matt, fire fighter of the year John Sweet, and joint runners up for fire fighter of the year Lachlan Yanner and Robert Thompson. Left: Captain’s Award recipient Adam O’Brien with Captain Eddie Matt.
Below: Call out Mugs Presented to: Lachlan Yanner 283, Ray Whitehead 752, Eddie Matt 1,941 and Robert Thompson 1,258. Pictures: Barry Irving
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Community focused recyclers
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Owners Paul and Leanna Boshell have operated Ewastec on the Peninsula since 2015 and are committed to remaining in and supporting the local area for the foreseeable future.
“As a business we have chosen to focus on people and employment opportunities and not profits. We could significantly reduce our workforce and automate much of the recycling process and achieve greater financial returns, but this would be to the detriment of our local community and those who rely on low skilled employment opportunities.
“While increasing our workforce in line with growth has impeded our ability to generate profit, we are committed to continuing to provide these employment opportunities, particularly to those who need it most.
“Our vision is to become a large-scale employer of people with disabilities, and we are committed to this process. We will continue to invest in the training and education of people to perform critical roles within our business. This will ensure we are a long-term operator in Australia and capable of overcoming the challenges of our industry.”
Ewastec is truly “earth conscious and community focused”.
For more information on Ewastec call 1300 85 93 84 or visit www.ewastec.com.au
A new chapter begins as Prentice welcomes Lina Luppino
After successfully running her own real estate agency in the Mornington and Mount Martha market, Lina Luppino is excited to embark on her next journey. As one chapter concludes, another begins with Lina joining Prentice Real Estate and focusing on market expansion across the Mornington Peninsula.
Why Prentice?
Prentice Real Estate is successfully recognised as one of the largest, most experienced and respected, independent agencies on the Peninsula, with values that align with her own. By joining Prentice, Lina will continue to offer the same honest and personalised service and attention to detail that her clients have come to expect.
Committed
Over 16 years in the industry, Lina has developed a reputation as one of the area’s leading agents, assisting clients looking to sell or buy on the Peninsula, drawing on her extensive background in sales and marketing, strong negotiation skills and honest approachable nature. Lina Luppino goes above and beyond to ensure the process of selling and buying is as smooth and rewarding as possible for her clients.
‘Iluka’
ANCHORED elegantly atop the revered clifftops of Mornington, “Iluka” embodies a classic blend of timeless luxury and architectural splendour across three exquisite levels. This prestigious location not only offers breathtaking, 180-degree views from Arthurs Seat to The Dandenongs, but also features one of the most rare positions complete with a stunning 13-metre beachfront along the eastern edge of Mills Beach.
A discreet entrance reveals nothing of the treasures within, as a lush garden oasis swiftly ushers you into a realm of tranquil
HOME ESSENTIALS
serenity, enhanced by the soothing sound of water gently lapping. Immersed within the beauty of nature from the very first encounter to the final farewell, a seamless indooroutdoor design blurs the lines between luxury interiors and its beachfront setting.
An elegant pavilion-style atrium gracefully weaves together various living zones, dining areas, and an adjoining kitchen with lush kitchen garden.
Three luxurious bedrooms, three stylish bathrooms and a private studio space cascade across the levels, including a lavish
top-floor master retreat featuring an open ensuite with freestanding tub, walk-in robe and rear balcony where views span the Mornington Pier and Harbour, Yacht Club, Life Saving Club and the Bellarine Peninsula. Crowning this remarkable residence is an inviting in-ground swimming pool accompanied by a completely secluded pool deck and private beach access. It is further complemented by gas ducted heating, commercial-grade air conditioning, bespoke window treatments, an alarm system, and a discreet double garage with internal access.
ADDRESS: 5 Kalimna Drive, Mornington FOR SALE: Contact Agent DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 1399m²
AGENT: Vicki Sayers - 0410 416 987, RT Edgar, 82 Mt Eliza Way, Mount Eliza, (03) 9776 3369.
Nestled in a tranquil neighbourhood devoid of traffic noise, embrace a prestigious lifestyle just a leisurely stroll from Main Street’s vibrant restaurants, charming boutiques, and breathtaking coastal walking trails
Architecturally significant beachfront properties such as this, originally designed by Sir Roy Grounds in collaboration, are a rare and unique offering, to add to your property portfolio.n
51 Kennington Road, Rosebud .
Seaside home packed with potential
Offering glorious affordability and positioned for convenience, this charming residence is just moments from beautiful beaches offering appeal for permanent living or holidays. Neat and well-maintained, the home features an open-plan living and dining space, a charming gazebo for summer entertaining and a large backyard. Set on a level 651sqm block in a quiet street between McCrae and Rosebud shops & beaches.
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27 Lansell Avenue, Safety Beach
Contemporary family home near the beach
Spacious & well-maintained, this delightful coastal residence has been thoughtfully designed for indoor-outdoor relaxation & entertaining. The 3-bed, 2-bath plus study home offers a lounge and an open-plan living area with a contemporary kitchen. Outside, an enclosed sunroom and covered patio provide excellent spaces for all-weather relaxation including a neat backyard for kids and pets to enjoy outdoor play.
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Nestled
This 3-bedroom family home is ideal for entertaining, boasting a fully enclosed outdoor kitchen and multipurpose room with a wood fire heater, perfect for hosting get-togethers. The generous backyard is great for kids to enjoy. Inside, the spacious, well-maintained interiors offer room for future enhancements. Conveniently close to shops, beaches, local schools, and with easy freeway access.
Charming home with options, 800m to bay
Set around 800m to the beach and shops, this spacious 4BR cottage is ideal for investors seeking immediate ROI as it has long-term tenants. The characterful property offers options such as a complete rebuild or extension (STCA), or it could be restored to be a welcoming home for permanent living or holiday escapes, a few minutes’ walk to the bay.
Superb lifestyle in sublime setting
Embraced by superb landscaped gardens in a stunning natural setting on almost 1 acre, this beautiful 5BR home is a lifestyle property with large upstairs living and wraparound balcony ideal for entertaining, plus pool and cabana, and the option for multi-generational living. Near amenities, National Park, golf, wineries, hot springs, beaches.
Superb 6BR family home on almost an acre
Set on almost an acre, this superb 6BR home has 3 living zones across 2-storeys and boasts large elevated decks to both aspects for glorious views over the grounds and adjoining golf course, perfect for families and entertaining. In a sought-after location near the Country Club, schools, shops, cafés, aquatic centre, beaches and freeway access.
5 Helsal Point, Safety Beach
Brand new luxe modular home
This is the perfect down sizer, holiday retreat or an Airbnb venture. Beaches, wineries, Hot Springs, cafes, and world-class golf courses all within a short drive from this modern well designed, brand new luxe modular home. Now, imagine calling this place home.
Nestled in a quiet street it’s an invitation to embrace a simple coastal lifestyle.
Located in a highly sought-after neighbourhood of Dromana, this residence offers comfort and style with a unique blend
ESSENTIALS
of privacy and accessibility.
Modern living, 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 sleek bathrooms. High quality finishes, every inch is crafted with attention to detail, featuring top of the line materials.
A spacious outdoor deck, ideal for entertaining or relaxing, this large area is perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings.
The new building is also fitted with split system air conditioning / heating for optimum climate control through-out the
year, low maintenance garden, shed, plus lots more.
Key Features:
• Brand New Build with Builders Warranty, Rear Unit, No Owners Corp Fees, 6 Star Energy Rating, Large Entertainment BBQ Deck, Modern Kitchen, Induction Cooktop, Rangehood, Dishwasher, Separate Laundry, Split system heating and cooling, Electric Hot Water, 2 Car Spaces, Low maintenance garden, Water tank & pump, garden shed,
• Premium Land 269sqm (approx.)
Nestled in a secluded spot, offering peace and tranquility, yet conveniently close to local amenities, local boutique shops and cosy cafes, this great location ensures easy access to everything the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
Being brand new, this home is now waiting for you to add your personal touch as the first owner.n
2 bed / 2 bath / 2 car $695,000 to $760,000
ADDRESS: 2/20 Callas Street, Dromana FOR SALE: $695,000 to $760,000 DESCRIPTION: 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 269m² AGENT: Peter Dodd – 0403 409 096, Coast & Country Estate Agents, Shop 2/137 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South, (03) 5910 8020 Brand new luxe modular home 2/20 Callas Street, Dromana The perfect down sizer, holiday retreat or Airbnb venture. Rear Unit, No Owners Corp Fees, 6 Star Energy Rating, Large Deck, Separate Laundry, Split System Heating and Cooling.
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Stunning aspects and modern elegance
Step into your dream home, where sophisticated elegance meets the tranquil lifestyle you’ve always desired. This contemporary coastal masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Rye, seamlessly blends modern design with the comforts of everyday living.
Set on a generous 897m² block, this fully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom retreat invites you to unwind in an open, airy layout
ESSENTIALS
enhanced by exposed timber beams and warm inviting timber floors.
As you explore this exquisite home, you’ll discover two spacious lounge areas perfect for relaxation and entertainment. A dedicated study offers a peaceful space for work or reflection, while a convenient powder room ensures your guests feel at home. Picture hosting unforgettable gatherings on the expansive deck with treetop and
distant bay views. Enjoy cozy evenings around the fire pit, or simply soaking in the serenity of the meticulously maintained, lowmaintenance gardens, leaving you with more time to savor life’s simple pleasures. Every detail has been crafted with care, from the sleek kitchen featuring modern electric appliances to the added security of a remote controlled electric gate. Comfort is paramount, with split system heating and
ADDRESS: 7 St Andrews Drive, Rye FOR SALE: $1,375,000-$1,475,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, 897m²
AGENT: Sam Crowder, Crowders Real Estate, 0403 893 724, Shop 6, 2217 Point Nepean Road, Rye, (03) 5983 3038
cooling, ceiling fans, and a gas hot water system ensuring your home remains a haven year round.
This is not just a property, it’s an opportunity to own a stylish, secure home just minutes away from Rye’s stunning coastal lifestyle. Whether you seek a family sanctuary or a serene holiday retreat, this residence offers the warmth, relaxation, and modern convenience you deserve.n
15 Martha Cove Boulevard Safety Beach
“Osprey
An award-winning collaboration between Figurehead Group and Wolveridge Architects – Osprey is a boutique collection of architectural apartments, designed for the Peninsula and ready to move in now
Renowned venue Martha’s Table, with uninterrupted views of the Marina, is a close walk, featuring a restaurant, bar, café, grocer and cellar door, and highlights some of the region’s best farmers, producers and wineries
Each Osprey apartment has been designed and orientated to ensure generosity of natural light and provide cross-flow of fresh air through the living and common areas At the heart of Osprey is a towering landscaped light court with formed concrete, inspired by the cliff faces of the shoreline and are a reminder of this spectacular coastal location
Reimagined as a series of coastal homes, the interiors enjoy a sense of warmth and timeless restraint of eggshell tones for a neutral textured palette. Modern kitchens are fitted with F&P appliances, enjoy double glazed windows and sliding doors, with coastal oak timber flooring throughout Details and materials such as cover batten wall linings , accents of hardwood timber and calming sage green bring the outside in
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Will Crowder 0422 025 497
Heath Thompson 0408 314 756
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Without Douglas Henshall and his signature black peacoat, Shetland viewers may question if they’ve accidentally tuned into the wrong show. Henshall has sadly departed after seven series, and for the eighth series, Agatha Raisin star Ashley Jensen takes the lead as Met detective Ruth Calder. She’s a former Shetland resident who escaped at her first opportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of gangland murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured).
After such a short stay in Grantchester, is the dashing and kind-hearted Alphy (Rishi Nair, pictured) really already leaving? As far as the bishop is concerned, it’s a done deal. The parish is to be merged with the nearby Newnham, but that’s not nearly as catchy a title for a TV mystery, so we shall wait and see. In the meantime, a body has turned up on the streets of Cambridge. They say dead men tell no tales, but late recluse Fred has left a few clues behind.
SUNDAY THE BLOCK NINE, 7pm
There’s no question: this season of The Block has been the most dramatic yet –but will the all-important auctions follow suit? In tonight’s finale, we find out, as the five stunning Philip Island homes finally go under the hammer. After hosts Scott Cam and Shelley Craft reveal the reserve prices, it’s time for one last squabble as the contestants decide on the crucial auction order. All five asking prices are under $2 million for the first time since 2016, which should merit a decent payday for each team, but there’s no guarantee. With the auctions held just one day before the episode goes to air, this is as unfiltered and unpredictable as reality TV gets.
MONDAY FIVE BEDROOMS TEN, 9.40pm
Five Bedrooms is one of those rare homegrown hits that deftly massage the funny bone while striking a (heart-wrenching) nerve with relatable scenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts: think Offspring Colin From Accounts. If you’re yet to discover this hidden gem about a bunch of grown-ups navigating life in their gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good news is there’s three seasons to catch up on before this fourth and likely final instalment. Tonight’s episode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart, pictured) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery.
Thursday, November 7
(MA15+v, R) 1.15
Lost Family.
2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 The Wildlife Revolution – A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
(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 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Tokyo To The Sea Of Japan. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Time is running out for the taskforce.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. (Malv, R) 11.55 Faking Hitler. (Man, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Stepmother’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R) Julia Terranova, Jillian Murray, Jon Briddell. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) John is concerned for Cash.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) One driver rides high on a roundabout, while another rides low and scrapes the road.
8.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 17. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. From WACA Ground, Perth. 11.45 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (av, R) Explores life behind bars.
12.45 Magnum P.I. (av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RPA: Bollywood Jagruti. (PGm)
8.30 Emergency. (Return, Mlm) An unresponsive patient is deteriorating.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm) A patient behaves aggressively.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.
Scott Cam hosts the series finale of The Block.
Friday, November 8
6.00
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh mounts orchids on a log.
Shetland. (Return, Mlv) DI Calder returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness to a gangland murder.
9.30 Fisk. (PG, R) Grandma quits the reception desk.
10.00 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
ABC Late News.
Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGalv)
8.30 Castle Secrets: The Missing Pearl Treasure, Spirit Of Revenge, A Secret Strength. A manor is stripped of its former glory.
9.25 Kennedy: The World At War (1940-1946) (PG)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Lesson. (Mal) 12.20 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Dangerous Defence. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at Clydesdales.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins. (PG) Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.
9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) Tales a look at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled
$60 million from friends, family and lovers.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.10 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Freshwater. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+lv, R) A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US president. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston.
11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml)
11.50 The First 48. (Ma)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 To Be Advised.
9.45 Shark Tank. (R) The panel is pitched a number of inventions, including a camera that takes 27 photos and an edible serviette. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.55 Planet A. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 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. (Premiere) 10.20 Homeland. 12.25am The Doll Factory. 1.25 King Of The Road. 3.15 Late Programs.
6am A
Handful Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.10 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 10.00 Miss Marx. (2020, M) Noon The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 2.05 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 4.15 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.35 A Private War. (2018, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs. 5.50 The Movie Show. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Black As. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 MOVIE: Beasts Of The Southern Wild. (2012, M) 9.10 MOVIE: Smoke Signals. (1998, M) 10.45 Late Programs. NITV
Saturday, November 9
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 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Final, Mv, R) 1.25 Grantchester. (PGv, R) 2.15 Question Everything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024. (PG, R) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG, R) Tom Forrest explores Port MacDonnell.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv) A reclusive man is found dead on the streets.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 4. Vera delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff.
9.50 Plum. (Ml, R) Plum takes his family to Melbourne.
10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3 of 3.
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 3. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in Windsor Castle.
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. (R) Part 3 of 4. Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire and the village of Toddington.
9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. 10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R) 12.05 Hope. (Ml, R) 2.15 Significant Other. (Mds, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Keith Noud Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man has random objects in his bag.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team travels the Savannah Way.
7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Two decades after they first invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum.
9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a technophobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk.
12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter. (2021, MA15+av) Shellie Sterling.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGn, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) The team goes mining for opals.
6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.
10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R)
A pilot is forced to make an emergency landing. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart.
9.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023, MA15+alv)
A pilot is caught in a war zone after he is forced to land his aircraft during a terrible storm. Gerard Butler, Mike Colter.
11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv, R) Daniel Kaluuya.
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. 9.50 The Weekly Kick-Off. (R) 10.20 Shark Tank. (R)
6.30 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, G, R)
A young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M, R) Paramedics work with police to manage the delusions of a patient who insists he is already dead.
10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) A homeless female suffers leg pain. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Blind Love. 3.15 Jungletown. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Angels. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun. 11.35 Hudson & Rex. 1.15am The X-Files. 3.05 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 3.30 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00
(2007, PG) 12.05am Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark – Master Of Illusions. (2010) 3.25 Motor Racing. FIA World
Sunday, November 10
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (PG)
8.30 Plum. (Madl) Gavin returns home from Bali.
9.25 I Was Actually There: The Beatles’ World Record Adelaide Visit. (PG, R)
The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.
9.55 You Can’t Ask That: HIV Positive. (Mals, R)
11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) 12.00 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 12. 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1 of 2.
9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explore the collapse of the Roman Empire and the role played by climate change and three pandemics.
11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
12.55 Royal Autopsy: King Charles II. (Manw, R)
2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6.05am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.
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ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Little Women. Continued. (1994, PG) 7.45 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.25 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 12.25pm Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 2.30 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 4.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
9.00 The British Airways Killer. (Mav) Part 1 of 2. A major missing persons investigation is launched when a mother of two goes missing.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R) A look at the Snowtown murders.
12.15 The Starter Wife. (Mas, 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 9News Sunday.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Bruce Springsteen, Amy Adams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey and St. Vincent. 9.20 FBI. (Mv) The team fears a city-wide gang war is imminent after a series of bombings targets Queens. 10.20 FBI: International. (Ma) An American teenager goes missing in Portugal. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith Has Questions. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.00 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Wanderers. Replay. 4.10 First Sounds. 4.30 Unveiling An Icon. 5.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.10 Quincy Jones Big Band. 5.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.10 News. 6.20 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.30 First Australians. 8.25 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.00 Late Programs.
Monday, November 11
Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.20 Home Is Where The Art Is. 11.10 Black Anzac. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Such Was Life. 2.20 Dylan Alcott: Sir Peter Cosgrove. 2.55 Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Wartime England. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
(PG,
1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) Nick Knowles visits Chile.
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr.
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Hosted by Greg Davies. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 12.55 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 9.30 Step Outside. 10.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 21. Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers. 1.30pm Cricket. Women’s
7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav)
11.30 The First 48: Late Night Ambush/Fire And Fury. (Ma)
12.20 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s Bowl. Final. 8.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl – Final Post-Match. 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Geelong United. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Streets Of Colour. (2023, MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
BROOME WINTER ESCAPE
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken Again. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2 of 2. Explores what happens when the bond between identical twins goes from close comradeship to curse.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Madv) A prison guard’s family is taken hostage.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.10 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGas, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In The Barrels. (Premiere)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Reeves. (Premiere, Malv) A man confesses to murder.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 8.40 Matlock. (PGa) Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore. Olympia takes on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Liz plans to be Manju’s post-surgery carer. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 MTV EMAs. (R) 1.05 The Project. (R) 2.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.25 Nuts And Bolts. 2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Theatres Of War. 10.05 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.35 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. 11.45 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 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am The Lake House. (2006, PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.30 Viceroy’s
2.50 Explore. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Good Karma Hospital. 9.40
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: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.
Tuesday, November 12
ABC (2) SBS (3)
(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.00 Landline. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Eastbourne To Rye. (PG)
(PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
8.30 The Zelensky Story. (PG) A look at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad. (R) Follows the Winnipeg to Churchill train. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 1.05 Son Of. (Madlv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.40 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash taps into Tim’s past.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPU is on the case when a young hockey player goes missing during a fight with an opponent on the ice.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Atlantic Ditching. (PG, R) 12.30 Your Money & Your Life. (R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Benson helps a TV reporter take back control. Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Motherboard. 2.05 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.25 Kickin’ Back. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. (Return) 10.05 The Dyatlov Pass Incident. 10.50 Bloodlands. 11.55 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly 60. 8.55 Whale With Steve Backshall. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.55 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 10.50 Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 12.45pm Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 3.00 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 4.50 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 6.30 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 8.30 Klondike. (2022, MA15+, Ukrainian) 10.25 Onoda. (2021, MA15+, Japanese) 1.35am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
Wednesday, November 13
Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 2.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, 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.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (Premiere, PGa)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Relationship. (M) The jury listens to the neighbour speak.
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v) Chase tells Zoe the truth about his past.
Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Mdl, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Desperate Measures. (Malv) 12.40 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R) 2.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.15 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 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 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Lyrik becomes public enemy number one.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) Comedian Dave Thornton leads four celebrity teams on a journey across the Outback.
9.45 First Dates UK. (Mls) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Heart Of The Manor. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R)
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Toothache. (Return, PGm)
8.30 Listing Melbourne. Andrew invites the team to a winery. 10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Shark Tank. (PGa) A panel is pitched inventions. 8.40 NCIS. (Mv) A lieutenant returns home to find a surprise party being thrown for someone else at his place. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.15pm Black Box. (2021, M, French) 2.40 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.40
The Weekly Football Wrap. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket. (1987, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Drive. (2011, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
‘The News’ not the place to debate international issues
I am not clear why correspondents (R. Steiner and H. van Leeuwen et al) feel the need to prosecute the merits or otherwise of any foreign nation generally – and Israel in particular – in the pages of The News
I am not clear why the atrocious conflict in Sudan is not arousing the same passion... Or the deaths of 17 children in 2023/24 who were known to Victorian Child Protection Services is not arousing the same levels outrage.
I am clear that the UN is not a bastion of moral clarity, but that is another letter for another day.
Similarly, I am clear that Robert Fisk was not an unbiased independent thinker despite working for The Independent.
I am also clear that deep divisions are developing throughout pockets of society. While not a new phenomenon, it is chilling that there are those with a world view about the Israel-Hamas conflict that often disintegrates into Jew hatred. For example, the appalling behaviour of Celtic soccer club fans at the recent UEFA match with Dortmund. (It’s too rude to print.)
Closer to home, someone’s considered response to anonymous posters about Iran and Israel that have been placed up and down the main street of Hastings is “Ugly Zionist Nonsense”.
While I am clear that name calling is the last resort of a failed argument, it is a sad day for society generally when the word “Zionist” is routinely deployed as an insult.
I urge the correspondents who have been weighing in on the topic of the Israel-Hamas conflict to pause and reflect on why they are focussed on this particular conflict rather than any other. Are they furthering or healing divisions?
Meanwhile, let The News focus on local issues – there are more than enough to go round.
Bianca
Felix, Bittern
Space program
It has been around sixty years since man first walked on the moon. What an achievement that was at the time. Since then hundreds of spacecraft have been launched at great cost, not to mention astronaut training costs amounting to billions of dollars.
What benefits has this provided to us humans here on Earth? Any cures been found? The common cold? Cancer ?
I was thinking that a group of scientists and experts in their field should take off into space with enough chemicals to create a big bang and start a new world for humans. It could have seasons, cheap food, of course a new sun, and rain and seas to provide food.
The cost would be irrelevant. Any takers? What fools we are.
Maureen Sharpe, Bittern
Shire CEO
What was the benefit to the shire of having a CEO costing us in excess of $10,000.00 per week? I question where the value is in hiring a person for that price, where and when did this man earn his keep?
All the years of people’s dissatisfaction, of the poor managing of services, non-performance on road maintenance. Ridiculous expensive computer programs, that were at best frustrating and at worst totally useless. The computer generated parking exemptions which cost more money than it generated. And let us not forget the Harry Potter debarcle. How much money did that generate? Does any one really know or are prepared to say?
I hope the shire on our behalf sees fit not to engage another money depleting CEO regardless of his or her credentials.
Councillors you make the decision. Employ a competent civil engineer with road maintenance skills and the staff to go with it.
Let’s have some real programs and not the fairyland world of computer programs that no one is competent to work or understand.
By having a CEO on nearly half a million yearly salary is obscene. Together with staff not suited to the role, we are landed with a luxury that this shire cannot support or afford.
Irrespective of state government interference, let’s get on and run the shire as it should be. With the recent elections, councillors you are the people’s choice, so please ensure you do what the ratepayers in the shire expect of you.
Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha Green
waste weekend?
Shire employee one: “We’re going to hold a free green waste weekend next weekend”
Shire employee two: “Shhhh.... keep your voice down! We don’t want it to get out!” C. Jenkins, Tyabb
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Independent need
The letter by Robb Hampson misses the point (Integrity?, Letters 15/10/24).
The call for independents in government isn’t about dismissing the importance of existing parties, but about addressing a growing concern: that partisan infighting, scandals, and a lack of transparency are undermining trust in our political system.
A growing number of people are concerned about mainstream parties prioritizing short-term gains and factional disputes over meaningful, long-term reform. A perfect illustration is the decisive win by Independent Jacqui Scruby in the NSW Pittwater by-election on 19 October. It’s undeniable that public trust has been eroded by years of scandals, broken promises and policies that cater to vested interests rather than the common good.
The Robodebt Royal Commission found public service failings, but it also cast a spotlight on a failure of political leadership to act in the public interest. It’s not just a matter of bureaucratic mismanagement – it’s about the culture of accountability at the highest levels.
Electing independents to parliament offers a way to break free from party-line obligations and to focus squarely on what’s best for the community. Every vote is a conscience vote. It’s not a rejection of representation, but a push for more authentic and responsive leadership.
The vision that independents offer appeals to those who want more than just populist, immediate gains. It’s about safeguarding the future – be it through action on climate change, strengthening democratic institutions, or ensuring fairness in policy.
Integrity isn’t an abstract concept; it’s the bedrock for policies that genuinely reflect and protect the aspirations of all Australians.
Finally while I can agree with the author’s summation that “people vote for policies that fit with their own aspirations” , I believe a more exciting vision is one where people directly shape the policies that fit their aspirations and vote to deliver those.
Luke O’Brien, Rye Marsh
forum no-show
In a recent article (Nervous wait for council election results, The News 29/10/24), former councillor and ex-mayor Anthony Marsh raised concerns about the lack of candidate forums in the current election cycle, suggesting this absence leaves voters reliant on campaign materials rather than meaningful debate.
“The absence of forums makes the election basically an exercise in marketing,” Marsh stated, arguing that campaign flyers and posters often overshadow genuine values. During the election Marsh was the master of election marketing making you wonder where all the money came from?
Interestingly, while Marsh voiced frustrations over the lack of open discussion, he, along with all other councillors, declined an invitation to participate in a forum designed to foster transparency.
This forum, described as “A Mature NonToxic group discussing Mornington Peninsula Shire Issues,” was created to allow councillors and voters to address both real and perceived community concerns.
Yet, Marsh and his peers opted out, forgoing an opportunity to engage directly with the electorate.
Ironically, Marsh has also voiced frustrations about the volume of emails he receives on shirerelated issues, which only highlights the value of real-time public forums.
This missed chance for meaningful engagement raises hopes that incoming councillors may be more inclined to embrace these types of forums, fostering transparency and trust with the electorate.
Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Congratulations to Anthony Marsh on his success in the Briars Ward election. A decisive win which I think was aided and abetted by the antics of Dr Sarah Russell (Fact Checking, Letters 22/10/24) and SWAN (Southern Women’s Action Network).
Not that Russell endorsed Marsh; in fact it was the opposite, with Russell clearly in the corner of Marsh’s only opponent Despi O’Connor, a fellow SWAN member.
Russell chided Marsh for his apparent unawareness that O’Connor had resigned from the SWAN committee. Helpfully, Russell explained that this was to “avoid a conflict of interest”. Within the context of her letter, that logically related to O’Connor simultaneously holding a position as a shire councillor. Was the looming election a motivating factor behind the resignation to tidy up the optics?
If there was such an obvious conflict of interest in holding those two positions at the same time, why did O’Connor apparently choose to accept the committee position in the first place since she was already a sitting councillor? In fact, since there is no material difference (with regard to a conflict) between being on the SWAN committee or simply being a member, why had O’Connor not distanced herself from the organisation altogether from the get go? Marsh had sensibly not been drawn into the activist tactic of trying to ensnare him in a “gotcha” trap by responding to questions from this activist group with a social agenda most residents would feel falls outside the remit of local government.
Disclaimer: I have never met either O’Connor or Marsh.
Peter Joyce, Mt Martha
Illegal tobacco
The tobacco shop attack in Young Street Frankston is the latest attack in the illegal tobacco wars in Melbourne.
There are other shops selling illegal tobacco along Young Street and around Frankston. These attacks are dangerous and could start a major blaze which could destroy other businesses near by.
To end the illegal tobacco and vape sales in Frankston police can simply go under cover and go into shops and ask for (illegal) tobacco to be sold to them and then they can prosecute them. There is a shop in Karingal who sells illegal tobacco but is not in any threat of being detected.
Police must act immediately to stamp out the illegal tobacco industry in Frankston to end the attacks on shops in the Frankston CBD. Russell Morse, Karingal
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Do you have heel pain in
YOU’VE just started putting in the extra miles, walking or running to get fit, and suddenly putting weight on the base of the foot, near the heel makes it ache, and makes more training a painful prospect.
That sharp pain in your heel can be a symptom of plantar fasciitis, a condition of the connective plantar fascia tissue in your foot, and traditionally very difficult to treat.
Physiotherapist Paul Rowson says Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse injury that can feel as though you have a pebble in your shoe.
At Back In Motion Balnarring, we have several solutions for this condition. Firstly, it is important to look at your whole lower limb biomechanics. As a result, we can work on your strength and flexibility in your leg and foot, prescribe orthotics, tape and teach taping, and use massage and ultrasound to reduce inflammation. We have a unique way of mobilizing your foot and teaching “foot core stability” to reduce pressure on the plantar fascia.
Apart from the above solutions, there is a newer healing technology that is making a profound difference to Plantar fasciitis sufferers.
Practice owner and physiotherapist, Paul Rowson says shockwave therapy is often useful, because the Plantar fascia is a connective tissue, not a muscle. “It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to,” Mr Rowson says. “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, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems, and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.
Both physios say that Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. For more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results in other Back In Motion clinics. “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 90% success rate,”Mr Rowson 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,”Mr Rowson says, “like most physio hands-on treatments with a little discomfort during the treatment.”
Mr Rowson says,” After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain.”
“Probably the best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It stops a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders.”
“It is important to know that shock wave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes without having to do further treatment.” says Mr Rowson.
Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. www.backinmotion.com.au/ balnarring
• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy)
• Tennis & golfers elbow
• Patella tendinopathy
• Frozen shoulder
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Physiotherapist, Paul Rowson. Photo: Yanni
No more gagging! Digital dentures at DenturePoint
MAGGIE, the founder of DenturePoint, brings over 30 years of expertise to the world of dental prosthetics. With a Master’s degree from Griffith University and extensive international experience, she’s at the forefront of a new era in denture technology. Under her leadership, DenturePoint is transforming the patient experience with digital dentures, making the process easier, more precise, and more comfortable.
The New Era of Denture Creation Gone are the days when making dentures was a long, uncomfortable, and imprecise process. Traditional denture creation involved multiple appointments, messy impression materials, and molds that often left patients gagging. With advances in digital dentistry, the journey has transformed entirely. Digital dentures at DenturePoint bring unparalleled accuracy and comfort, allowing the clinic to deliver customized, high-quality dentures without the hassle.
A Gag-Free Experience
One of the biggest advantages of digital dentures is the elimination of traditional impression methods. Many patients have unpleasant memories of sitting in the dental chair with trays full of putty-like material that could cause gagging and discomfort. With digital dentures, this is no longer necessary. DenturePoint uses advanced intraoral scanners to capture a complete and accurate 3D model of the patient’s mouth. It’s a comfortable, non-invasive experience that’s quick and easy, letting patients sit back, relax, and avoid the dreaded gag reflex altogether.
Faster Turnaround and Precise Fit
Digital dentures also speed up the process significantly. Once the 3D scan is complete, it’s transferred to state-of-the-art software, which designs a perfectly tailored denture. This process removes many of the limitations
associated with traditional methods. Not only is it faster, but it’s also more accurate, providing a fit that feels natural and secure from the moment patients try it on. Plus, adjustments can be made digitally, allowing for a refined and personalized final product.
DenturePoint’s in-house production methods ensure quick turnaround, reducing the number of appointments required for a perfect fit. This precision is invaluable, as a well-fitting denture promotes better oral health and provides more comfort in daily activities like speaking, eating, and smiling.
Improved Comfort, Quality, and Confidence
Digital dentures at DenturePoint aren’t just about cutting-edge technology—they’re about giving patients a new level of comfort and quality. With digital design, each denture is uniquely crafted, reflecting the individuality of the patient. This process considers every detail, from color and shape to function, ensuring a lifelike and natural appearance that boosts patients’ confidence. And because the materials used are strong and durable, patients can trust that their dentures will stand the test of time.
The Future of Dentistry, Today DenturePoint offers a solution that not only makes life easier for patients but also raises the standard of denture care. By embracing digital dentures, the clinic has made an incredible leap forward in precision, comfort, and efficiency. For anyone considering dentures, the digital path offered at DenturePoint represents the best of modern dentistry, blending advanced technology with compassionate care.
Dr. Michael Merrett Consultant Gastroenterologist
Photo: Gary Sissons
Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world. Each year, more than 16,000 Australians are diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Many bowel cancers are detected at advanced stages which require chemotherapy and surgery. If detected early, almost all cases of bowel cancer are curable.
The earliest, most treatable forms of bowel cancer generally have no symptoms. Clinical trials have shown that offering bowel cancer screening tests i.e. faecal occult blood kits saves lives through early detection. These kits are sent to patients at the age 50, however free kits are now available to patients aged 45 to 50 years in recognition of the significant increase in bowel cancer rates in younger patients. Additionally, the faecal occult blood kits can be arranged by your GP or can be purchased from the local chemist. Patients who have had a positive test or who have a positive family history of bowel cancer are candidates for screening colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a costeffective way to detect and prevent (with polypectomy) bowel cancer at early and curable stages.
Given that Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world is it extremely important that colonoscopies are performed as soon as possible for patients with symptoms such as a change in their bowel habits, have onset of abdominal bloating or pain or who are passing blood or mucus with their stools. This advice is relevant to patients of all ages, not just those over the age of 50. Gastroenterologists around the world are seeing increased rates of bowel cancer in people from age 25 to 50 years.
When bowel cancer is suspected, either through screening or investigation of symptoms, the bowel lining can be examined by colonoscopy. The colonoscope is a flexible video camera which is passed into the bowel through the anus. Interventions such as biopsy, polypectomy (removal of polyps) etc are part of this procedure.
A colonoscopy is performed as a Day Procedure. Preparation drinks are needed to clear the bowel prior to the colonoscopy. The colonoscopy is performed under sedation for which you will need a person to take you home from the Day Procedure Centre and you do require 24-hour surveillance after your sedation.
Dr Michael Merrett is an experienced and internationally respected Gastroenterologist with 30 years in the industry. He provides his patients with accurate diagnosis and specialised health care. All bowel polyps are removed or resected as part of the procedure.
If you would like to read about colonoscopy procedures and how they are performed please go to our informative website at www.fpgastro.com.au
This procedure is covered under your hospital insurance apart from your excess and a small out of pocket with the doctor.
f you are experiencing a change in bowel habits or other significant symptoms, please call the office on 1300 000 180 and our staff can book you in for either an appointment with Dr Michael Merrett or book a colonoscopy. You will need to obtain a referral from your local doctor.
Dr.
Michael Merrett
– Consultant Gastroenterologist
5 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
Telephone: 1300 000 180
Email: reception@fpgastro.com.au
For your NDIS, Home Care and DVA needs
WHETHER we are called seniors, elders or just mature aged, we face the same issues as we age with gradual reductions in our stamina, bone density, muscle strength and energy levels. Whatever our fitness level or dietary beliefs, one area that we can manage and protect, is our feet. The wear and tear of time affects the skeletal structure of our body affecting our feet, knees, hips and back that can create pain. The benefit of correctly fitted and supportive shoes with good orthotic support can significantly reduce foot, knee, hip and back pain and improve your quality of life.
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Boy’s Sad Fate – Verdict of Accidental Death
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
BEFORE Cr. W. Stephens, (Deputy Coroner) an inquest was held at the Carrum police station on Wednesday last; to enquire into the circumstances surrounding, the, death of Stanley Ralph Carr, who was drowned on the previous Monday in a water hole at the junction of two drains near McLeod road.
Constable Feehan conducted the case for the Department.
The first witness, William Carr, father of deceased, residing at Station street, deposed that on the 3rd inst. he went to the scene of the fatality. There he saw four boys, one of whom was unknown to him.
Constable Feehan: They were the sons of Mr. Warren?
Witness: Yes.
Constable Feehan: What were they doing?
Witness: They were standing on the bank of the water hole.
Constable Feehan: You spoke to them?
Witness: Yes. I asked: “Where is Stan?”
Constable Feehan: Meaning your son?
Witness: Yes.
Constable Feehan: What did they say ?
Witness: They replied: “In the water hole,” and pointed to the centre of the water. “I asked them,” continued witness, “if anyone, had been in with him, and one of them said: “No”.
Constable Feehan: You do not know which one?
Witness: No; I asked if Stan had his clothes on; they said he took his
clothes off and put them on the bridge.
To Constable Feehan: Had inspected the clothes, and recognised them as the ones which his son had been wearing. The other boys had shown him (witness) the point at which the unfortunate Stan had entered the water; the marks of the lad’s feet were visible in the mud at the spot indicated.
Constable Feehan: .What did you do then?
Witness: I went for assistance.
Constable Feehan: When you returned, was there anyone there?
Witness: Yes, but I didn’t know them.
Constable Feehan: Did anyone go into the water hole?
Witness: Yes, two men.
Constable Feehan: They could not find the body?
Witness: No.
Constable Feehan: Later you saw the body on the bank and identified it as that of your, son ?
Witness replied in the affirmative and gave the age of his late son as being 10 years, 11 months.
Constable Feehan: Your son could not swim?
Witness: No.
Alice M. Carr (single), of Station street, Carrum, in the course of her evidence, stated that her brother Stan on the day in question, came home from school and she had lunch with him; he was then in his usual health.
He went out and returned about 1pm he (witness) saw the three Warren boys go up McLeod road, and they spoke to Stan. That was the last I saw of my brother, added the witness.
Poulsen, painter, Church street, Carrum, said that at the time of the
occurrence he was not far from the bridge, and when a boy came and told him of what had happened he got his eldest son, L. M. Poulsen who dived into the water hole, but could not see deceased.
To Constable Feehan: The Warren boys showed him where the lad had gone down, and he (witness) did not requisition the services of a boat, but fished for the body off the bank.
To Deputy Coroner: There was a large schnapper hook attached to the line, and after the third attempt, about 4pm, the body was brought to the surface.
Constable Feehan: What depth do you think the water could be?
Witness: Thirteen feet.
Constable Feehan: Did the hook hurt the body?
Witness: No, it caught deceased under one of his arms.
Robert Leslie James Warren, 11 years old, of McLeod road, Carrum, made the following statement: In company with my two, brothers, I went to the front of Carr’s shop and saw Stan standing there.
He said: Come here, I want to tell you something. Come for a swim.
We four went to the water hole.
To Constable Feehan: When we got to the water hole, Stan said: “Come on, get undressed and go in.”
He (witness) felt the water, and remarked: “I’m not going in, it’s too cold,” to which deceased said: “Come on, get undressed, sugar baby, I am going to be first to break the ice.”
Stan then undressed, saying: “I’ll show you how to swim.” He then jumped off the bank into the centre of the hole, and went down, graphically
SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER
Frankston Arts Centre is gearing up to celebrate the festive season with two spectacular Christmas performances this December, offering something for all ages to enjoy.
The first show, part of the beloved Daytime Music + Theatre program, promises two joyous and laughter-filled performances on Friday 13 December as star tenor Roy Best (Opera Australia) takes the stage at 10.30am and 1.30pm. Joining him is the awardwinning singer Michelle Fitzmaurice, with the delightful Chris McKenna as the compere for an afternoon of merriment.
Audiences can expect a heartwarming selection of classic carols and contemporary Christmas favourites, delivered by the talented cast from Promac Productions. With plenty of humour and holiday cheer, this concert invites the crowd to sing along and embrace the true spirit of Christmas.
The second performance, A Very Big Band Christmas, promises to light up the festive
season with an exhilarating evening of swing, jazz, and holiday magic. Headlined by a dynamic trio of powerhouse vocalists—Nina Ferro, Fem Belling, and Belinda Parsons—this enchanting show will also feature special guest Ross Irwin and the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra.
Perfect for end of year gatherings with friends and family, A Very Big Band Christmas offers a vibrant twist on beloved holiday tunes on Thursday 19 December. The big band energy and timeless music guarantee an unforgettable experience that will leave audiences tapping their toes.
Whether you’re in the mood for a joyful sing-along or a lively evening of festive swing, Frankston Arts Centre has the perfect Christmas celebration lined up for December. Be sure to mark your calendars and share in the holiday cheer!
Tickets for both performances are available at thefac.com.au or by calling Box Office on 03 9784 1060.
described this juvenile witness.
Constable Feehan: Did he try to swim?
Witness:. Yes, but sank and rose twice to the surface.
Constable Feehan: What did you do?
Witness: I took off my clothes and I waded in as far as my chest, but could not find Stan.
Constable Feehan deposed that when he was informed of the accident he was at Aspendale, and the time was 3.40pm. When he arrived he saw men dragging the water hole. He then went and rang Dr. Le Souef, of Chelsea.
A verdict was returned by the Deputy Coroner (Cr. Stephens): “That deceased met his death by accidental drowning.” ***
The Cry of the Ratepayers – ToMorrow’ Night’s Indignation Meeting At The Palais
As previously announced in the columns of “The Standard,” an indignation meeting of ratepayers (convened, by request, by the Shire President) will be held in the Frankston Palais to-morrow (Thursday) night, at which speakers from all parts of the Shire will take part and with, it is hoped, that degree of activity which will cause the civic fathers to forcibly realise the truism of their having been “weighed in the balance and found wanting.”
Copious opportunity will be given the ratepayers, even at the eleventh hour, to express their righteous indignation at the desperate financial position in which the Shire is placed to-day, also other council matters, including the vexed water rate question.
“You may fool the people some of the time, but you cannot fool the
ratepayers all the time” is a trite phrase to quote; even if slightly transposed; at the present critical juncture of events.
To be candid, to-morrow night’s meeting is no mere canard of fluctuating significance, rather it is the outcome of circumstances founded on bedrock facts pertaining to the lackadaisical manner in which the old and tired councillors, in the past, have eclipsed all records as maladministrators, thus bringing the monetary aspect of affairs to an invidious stage of disastrous element unparalleled in the history of puerile procedure.
Moreover, and as we have emphasised on several occasions recently, despite the grave issues at stake, and the flood tide of having reached the “legal limit,” the party machine attributes still persisted in adopting the played-out game of bluff.
But, at last, the ratepayers have taken the matter into their own hands; thus it may be anticipated that during the proceedings at the Palais to-morrow evening, they will demand their rights, and obtain, at least, a partial degree of satisfaction.
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Personal
Mr. Lalor, Frankston’s popular S.M., is, we regret to state, at present laid up. We join in wishing him a speedy recovery.
Mr. Swenser, local manager for Messrs. Chitty & Co., who recently was suffering from indisposition, returned to his onerous duties again this week.
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Postcards from the Edge – The rise of the Donald
By Stuart McCullough
HOW did it come to this?
The world
teeters on a precipice as a former American President seeks to snatch back the reins of power, possibly without breaking any windows or ransacking anybody’s office this time. But here we are – days out from an election in which Donald Trump is the nominee of a mainstream political party as opposed to being the guy that works Mondays and Thursday in the laundry of a medium-security correctional facility and who shares a room with a guy named ‘Pitbull’. Go figure.
With thirty-four felony counts to his name, Donald Trump is now the ultimate conviction Politician. Weirdly, no one in his party suggested that the Donald should respond to his status as a convicted felon by dropping out of the Presidential race. In contrast, his former opponent (and current President) spaced out in a debate, and suddenly ‘fitness to serve’ was a major issue. None of it makes sense.
When a candidate for high office in America is not travelling too well, they don’t simply pack it up. Rather, they ‘suspend’ their campaign.
Donald Trump, however, seems to be able to inspire people to suspend disbelief. You can forensically collect evidence and present it in a clear and methodical manner, only for it to be dismissed with a single word. Whenever words like ‘hoax’, ‘fake’, ‘rigged’ or ‘witch hunt’ are uttered, it’s an invitation to disengage with facts and, instead, assert your own reality as the truth.
I sometimes think that Donald Trump didn’t leave reality television to get involved in politics; he dragged politics to reality television. On one level, I can see why he might appeal to some people – the whole bin-fire catastrophe that is his every public appearance is perversely entertaining. On another level, it’s difficult to see how anyone, much
less millions of people, can take him seriously.
When the insurrection occurred on 6 January 2021, I assumed that would be the end of him. That’s usually the price for attempting to overthrow democracy. Now he refers to those imprisoned for their actions on that day as ‘hostages’. I’m not entirely
convinced that Donald Trump knows what the word ‘hostage’ means.
But whatever the constraints on his vocabulary, he has defied logic and political orthodoxy by doing and saying things on a daily basis that would instantly kill the political aspirations of anyone else. Seemingly indestructible, he’s the Keith Richards of American politics.
The constant references to Hannibal Lecter are bewildering. At least by referring to him as ‘the late, great Hannibal Lecter’, Trump is proving that he knows Hannibal can’t be appointed to his cabinet, even if he’s unaware that he’s a fictional character. Which is also true of Hannibal Lecter.
It’s fair to say Trump has gone low, especially when it comes to immigrants. The whole ‘they’re eating the dogs’ thing was immediately debunked but that hasn’t been enough to stop it being spewed forth with what is now monotonous regularity.
It’s as though by repeating the lie, he’s hoping to make fact-checking redundant by drowning it in a sea of perfidious claptrap. More recently, he’s started referring to his own country as a ‘garbage can’ because of immigration. It’s about as far away from ‘give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses’ as it’s possible to get.
He’s obsessed with Vladimir Putin. Which is strange because the United States and Russia were once enemies. Such was the enmity between them that Sting felt the need to intervene with his song ‘Russians’. It was a tune that took the world to the brink of annihilation until both sides
realised that they had something in common – namely, neither of them liked Sting that much. The Cold War ended a short time later.
But, for Trump, dictators like Putin are potential BFFs. If Taylor Swift hadn’t endorsed Kamala Harris, there’s no doubt Donald Trump would have casually slipped a Taylor friendship bracelet into the next muffin basket he sent over to the Kremlin.
His campaign mimics autocracies.
The Iraqi government once had a spokesperson whose job it was to speak to the press and talk up the regime in the grimmest of circumstances. He did this with a rhetorical flourish so grand and silly that he earned the nickname ‘Comical Ali’. Two decades on, and Donald Trump’s spokesperson has described Bob Woodward – of ‘Watergate’ fame – as ‘deranged’, Anthony Fauci as a ‘liar and a fraud’ and a four-star general as having ‘beclowned’ himself. I didn’t even know that ‘beclowning’ was a thing.
There’s a video. Back in 2008 when Barack Obama bested John McCain, the then-president made an announcement. At the time, George W. Bush was derided by many as something of a dunce, the ultimate nepo-baby. But the speech he gave was beautiful. It met the moment. It drew people together. It seems almost unimaginable in the current climate. Go and find it on YouTube. It’s how things are meant to be done. stuart@stuartmccullough.com
SOUTHERN PENINSULA NEWS scoreboard
Dromana keeps winning, Red Hill and Heatherhill all square
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
DROMANA’S undefeated start to the 2024/2025 season continued last weekend after a close win over Baden Powell.
Overport Park hosted the clash. Baden Powell was sent in to bat first, and hit a few roadblocks.
Dale Elmi, Jobe Gardner, Josh Waldron, and Jack Gorbert made good starts, but didn’t convert their scores into big totals. Gorbert’s unbeaten 24 from 21 deliveries batting at number nine was the most impressive of the innings.
Jye Voelkl took three vital middle order wickets to help restrict Baden Powell’s total to 9/144 from 40 overs. Voelkl took 3/21.
A middle order collapse nearly cost Dromana the game, but they managed to recover.
Dromana fell from 1/68 to 5/72 in the middle of their innings. Dale Irving and Bobby Wilson dug in to get things back on track.
Zacc Klan hit the winning runs for Dromana with eight balls and just two wickets left to spare.
Taylor Harrison’s 4/21 was vital to keeping Baden Powell in the game.
Nothing separated Red Hill and Heatherhill after a thrilling match last Saturday.
Heatherhill batted first, and put 153 runs on the board. Kieran Lenehan topscored with 46 from 74 deliveries.
Simon Dart was awesome with the ball for Red Hill - he took 3/12 from eight overs.
Red Hill’s openers each made good starts before being dismissed. First drop batter Simon Dart then fell for a duck, putting their innings in jeopardy.
Will Cooper and Brent Martin contributed 34 and 27 runs to the scoreboard respectively, but their efforts were not quite enough to get the win.
Red Hill pushed hard, but time ended up being the enemy. They finished their 40 overs at 8/153, securing a tie.
Old Peninsula managed to finish the job against Sorrento last Saturday. They chased down a target of 146 with just one ball left to spare at David MacFarlane Reserve.
Pines closed out the round with a four wicket win over Langwarrin at home.
PENINSULA
MORNINGTON are now 3-0 this season after beating Moorooduc at Dallas Brooks Reserve.
The Bulldogs were sent in to bat
first last Saturday. An 115 run partnership between Charlie Parker and Zac Garnet helped Mornington reach an impressive final score of 5/222.
Parker scored 79 runs, and Garnet contributed 74 to the total.
Moorooduc fought valiantly, but time ended up working against them.
Ewan Wilson and Raymond Curry each scored 46 runs, but a late collapse put the result beyond all doubt.
Moorooduc’s 40 overs expired with their total at 7/190.
Rosebud held on to beat Long Island in a tight one last weekend.
Rosebud batted first, and scored 159 runs. They would have to bowl well to lock up the victory.
Long Island got close, but was bowled out for 154.
Somerville also bowled well to pick up a 23 run victory over Mt Eliza last weekend.
Seaford Tigers picked up a vital win on Saturday against their cross-town rivals Seaford. The Tigers won by 20 runs at RF Miles Reserve.
DISTRICT
A BRILLIANT opening stand of 161 runs between Joshua Peet and Luke Hewitt was the highlight of Balnarring’s win over Crib Point on Saturday.
Balnarring scored 4/253. Crib Point only managed to score 158 before being bowled out.
Main Ridge fell well short of their target against Baxter last weekend.
Baxter set their opponents a score of 170 to chase down - Main Ridge was bowled out for just 103.
A pair of half-centuries from Brad Lockhart and Robert Johnston helped Carrum Downs pick up a comfortable win over Boneo on Saturday afternoon.
Lockhart opened and went on to score 62 from 84 deliveries. He was dismissed by Christopher Jobling.
Robert Johnston scored an unbeaten 53 from just 32 balls to help Carrum Downs reach a final total of 5/230.
Boneo opener Samson Storey fought hard, scoring 61 runs, but he got no help from his teammates. Boneo was bowled out for just 123.
Gordon Waterfall took 4/19 and Robert Johnston took 3/30.
Carrum batted well to claim victory over Flinders last weekend. Carrum chased down a target of 185 with six wickets to spare.
SUB DISTRICT
TYABB secured a thrilling win over Rye on Saturday to continue its strong
start to the season.
Rye batted first, and had some real trouble putting a score together. At 8/101 they looked in big trouble, but late cameos from Waligama Palleguruge and Jacob Long helped them put a competitive total on the board.
Palleguruge’s unbeaten 42 helped Rye reach a final score of 8/156.
Tyabb’s batters also had difficulty putting together big totals before Jayden Regan took the game by the scruff of the neck. The number six batter scored an unbeaten 62 from 72 deliveries to guide his side to victory. It went right down to the wire. Tyabb hit the winning runs off the final ball with just two wickets left to spare. The win takes Tyabb to 3-0 in the 2024/2025 season.
Frankston YCW dispatched Mt Martha with ease last weekend, coming away with a seven wicket win. Tootgarook had to work a little harder to grab a two wicket win over Skye. Delacombe Park and Ballam Park were evenly matched last weekend. Delacombe Park emerged victorious by just nine runs..
Sweet spot: First XI debutant Callum Bradford top scored with an unbeaten 77 runs as Frankston YCW easily accounted for Mt Martha in their Sub-District clash. Picture: Craig Barrett
Twelve yachts took part in the Aggregate Race at Mornington Yacht Club on Saturday 2 November. There was a stiff breeze and it stiffened more as the yachts raced around course number four. The crew on Obsession (M2999) took the win in the Division one keelboat. Tonic took first in Division two and Tub Thumper took out Division Three. Picture: Alan Dillon
Junior footy club audit complete
By Brodie Cowburn
A
N audit of the Mt Eliza Junior Football Club has concluded.
Earlier this year amidst a committee overhaul, the Frankston and District Junior Football League banned Mt Eliza JFC from hosting home games. The league said that the club had violated its own constitution.
At a special general meeting on 19 June, Mt Eliza JFC addressed the issue by appointing a new committee. The club also voted to investigate alleged breaches of the club’s constitution, policies and code of conduct.
The club’s insurer appointed law firm Lander and Rogers to oversee the matter, which then engaged Crawford and Company to conduct a review of the club’s finances.
In a letter to the club, seen by The News, Lander and Rogers said “Crawfords have now informed us that they have completed their analysis of the available material and, based on that material, have been unable to establish misappropriation or fraud.”
“Crawfords have also advised us that there is unlikely to be any utility in expanding the scope of the investigation, as they expect any further investigations will have the same outcome,” the letter read. “Crawfords sought to identify, in particular, evidence of cash misappropriation, unauthorised payments to third parties, sales skimming and stock and apparel misappropriation.
“Crawfords commenced their investigation in early June 2024 and subsequently made
several requests for information from the club. We understand the club provided all available material to assist Crawfords with their investigation including the club’s financial ledgers, invoices, bank statements, minutes from committee meetings, manuals and the club’s constitution. That material primarily relates to the period from October 2019 to July 2024.”
Mt Eliza JFC president Mark McCudden has welcomed the completion of the review. He said “while this is a good outcome for our football club, the audit has come at a considerable cost. The angst and professional and personal reputational damage to former presidents, committee members and their friends and families has hurt. It has been unbefitting of the service they gave.”
“The senior section of the football club was also unnecessarily drawn into the issue, demonstrating the broader consequences of the initial false allegations. On behalf of the junior club committee, I would like to apologise unreservedly to all those subjected to accusations of wrongdoing and subsequent rumour and hearsay,” he said. “These were people who contributed to our club in a significant fashion, giving up their time and offering energy and good spirit to run the club and enable thousands of local children to play and enjoy football. That their service ended in such unfortunate circumstances is something the club regrets deeply.
“With the audit complete and its findings now known, we would like to put the issue behind us and move forward as a united club.”
Veterans cricket has solid start
THE Mornington veteran cricketers have started their season with wins in their respective age groups.
The over 60s had their second win against Richmond in their game on 27 October.
There was an outstanding “man of the match” performance by Jeremy West with 18 not out off 30 balls and 2/11 off seven overs. This success comes after a close win against South Gippsland in their season opener.
Feilding a strong side in a very competitive
competition the Mornington Veterans combined with Canterbury in the over 70s. They had success in their second game of the season on October 29 with a close five run win against West Gippsland a team they played a tie against last year.
This success follows a win against Yarra Valley in their opening game of the season a fortnight earlier.
Anyone interested in playing veterans cricket visit their website at www.mpvcccom.au
‘Hoppo’ dives in with GOswim to deliver lifesaving message
THIS November, Australia’s leading swim school GOswim at Yawa Aquatic Centre has partnered with Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins for the nation’s largest water safety and learn to swim campaign of the year.
The ‘Float to Survive with GOswim’ initiative aims to spread the message on how to stay afloat in emergency aquatic situations ahead of summer, starting with 60,000 GOswim students across Australia.
The campaign comes in response to alarming figures from the 2024 National Drowning Report, which shows drownings have increased by 16% over the past year compared to the 10-year average, with the Mornington Peninsula LGA also experiencing the highest number of drownings across Victoria in 2022-23, reinforcing the need for stronger water safety education across all age groups.
Australian lifeguard and TV personality Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins will deliver this message across the country via a month-long national campaign, visiting aquatic venues in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia to help spread the ‘Float to Survive with GOswim’ message.
Yawa Aquatic Centre has been selected as the only Victorian venue to have an in-venue appearance from Hoppo himself! Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins will be at Yawa on Saturday 16 November from 10am – 2pm. This is a great opportunity for the community to meet the star from Bondi Rescue and be a part of a very special Float to
Survive experience.
Additionally, from November 1-30, 250,000 GOswim lessons in almost 80 locations around Australia, including Yawa Aquatic Centre and Pelican Park Recreation Centre will start with five minutes of float training, with a focus on Hoppo’s three-step Float to Survive strategy:
1. Reach your head back to keep your mouth above water
2. Keep your mouth soft / don’t clench
3. Gently rotate your arms and legs in a circle motion
“I’m stoked to have partnered with GOswim to reach tens of thousands of students with this lifesaving message, which is relevant to anyone, in any aquatic situation; whether it is in the surf, creek, river, lake or swimming pool,” Hoppo commented.
“In the lead up to summer, this is a water safety skill that is non-negotiable and I’m excited to get out and about across the country to spread this message to help Aussies learn how to stay safe in the water.”
GOswim is a learn to swim program offered by Belgravia Leisure and Swimming Australia, available at 80 venues across Australia, providing over 2.8 million lessons to over 60,000 GOswim members annually.
Dan Andrews, Venue Manager at Yawa Aquatic Centre is excited that the Mornington Peninsula community can be a part of this campaign.
“We have over 2500 GOswim students across Yawa and Pelican Park who will benefit from the Float to
Survive with GOswim messaging this November. Beyond our students, we are also hoping to spread the word to all Aussies, no matter their age, ability, background or circumstance. Anyone can drown, but no one should and we believe that spreading this message will hands down save lives. We look forward to seeing as many members of the community at Yawa Aquatic Centre on Saturday 16 November to learn about the importance of the Float to Survive campaign.”
Royal Life Saving CEO Justin Scarr highlighted the importance of spreading water safety messages such as learning how to float to everyone, no matter their age or background ahead of summer.
“The 2024 National Drowning Report revealed that 92 adults aged 65 or older drowned, the largest number ever, making up 28 per cent of the total drownings for the year. Additionally, 25 per cent of people were born overseas, including refugees, migrants and international students, underscoring the need for water safety skills to be taught to everyone, not just children”.
“Simple yet essential skills like floating can mean the difference between life and death when someone is caught in a rip, struggling in a river, or simply out of their depth in a pool” Scarr added.
With summer just around the corner, the campaign is a timely reminder of the importance of water safety, and GOswim and Hoppo are leading the charge to ensure Australians are better prepared for aquatic emergencies.
Marcus Collier leaves Skye
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
SKYE United fans won’t see Marcus Collier leading their senior team into battle again.
The 28-year-old midfielder told head coach Phil McGuinness last week that he’d decided to leave.
Collier made his senior debut for Skye in 2013 and is the club’s longest serving senior player after Daniel Attard.
Aside from a couple of seasons as a sub-junior at Cranbourne (Casey Comets) and a season at Seaford United in 2015 Collier has been a fixture at Skye Recreation Reserve.
So why has he left?
“I think it’s time for a change, not just for me but for the club,” he said.
McGuinness understands Collier’s decision and wants to see him finally realise his talent.
“I’m encouraging Marcus to try out at a higher level,” McGuinness said.
“He’s given so much to Skye and deserves that opportunity.”
However a number of local clubs have shown interest in the midfielder who is at the peak of his powers as a footballer.
Then there’s the lure of State 4 outfit Endeavour United.
“I’ve got ties simply because I live there and one of my best mates (Jason Nowakowski) plays there.”
Collier came close to quitting Skye at the start of the year but McGuinness convinced him to stay.
“He knew it was on the cards that I was going to leave back then,” Collier said.
“I knew it was going to be a rebuild as quite a few players left but Phil got me to stay and see out the season.
“We thought it was going to be a battle which is exactly how it turned out.
“Right now though I’m in limbo and I honestly don’t know where I’m going.
“But to the people at Skye I just want to say thankyou for everything over the years.
“These people are unreal and they’ve been family to me.
“I wish the new people coming in (on the committee) all the best and I hope they can take the club in the direction they want which is to get bigger and better.
“I know the club is in good hands.
“The new president Mick (Stevens) is a good mate of mine and I know he’ll do well.”
In State 5 news Mount Eliza head coach Gerry McDonagh will have the opportunity of putting his own stamp on the senior squad as he prepares to oversee his first pre-season with the Emil
Madsen Reserve outfit.
McDonagh filled the vacancy left by the sacking of Alex Halikias in the first half of last season and guided the side to a fifth-placed finish in only its second season of State League competition.
Rarely does someone with McDonagh’s credentials coach at State 5 level.
He played for Richmond, Frankston Pines and Bentleigh Greens before kicking off his coaching career with Sandringham’s under-16s.
His impressive CV lists senior assistants’ roles at Bentleigh Greens (under Harry Chalkitis and Dean Hennessey), Dandenong City (under Aaron Healey) and Mornington (under Adam Jamieson).
His first head coaching appointment was with Berwick City for the 2017 season and in 2023 he was head coach of Doveton in what is now VPL2.
Eyebrows were raised when he took the Mount Eliza job given that he was coming out of the NPL system.
“I’d taken some time off from the game until Justin (Sheppard, club president) rang me and said he’d heard I was a local so he asked me to come down and have a chat,” McDonagh said.
“I met him and Gary Talbot and they explained where the club was at and what it wanted to continue doing about
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developing players and providing a pathway to senior football.
“They’ve got around 750 juniors so developing a pathway to senior football and helping players make that transition is hopefully something I can contribute to.
“That’s why I took the job.”
But McDonagh is not solely focussed on developmental coaching.
“We’ve all got that competitive beast about us, haven’t we.
“Anyone involved in football enjoys winning.
“I certainly want to identify some of the kids in that 16, 17 and 18-year-old age group and provide a pathway for them but if we have to find additional players to fill the gaps we have we might bring a couple in.
“Like any team you need to have the right shape and organisation and there’s still room for improvement with the current group in those areas.
“For us to be more potent up front there’s some more work to be done because we need to be more clinical in our attacking third.”
Mount Eliza proved to be competitive last season and it wouldn’t take much to thrust the fledgling senior squad into the promotion spotlight in 2025.
For McDonagh though there is no
mention of that dreaded “p” word and he was quick to underplay his team’s prospects next season.
“At this stage all of our players are coming back but it remains to be seen whether or not that changes over the pre-season timeframe.
“I’m expecting Aspendale and Seaford – two of the teams that finished above us this year – will be strong again next year and you can expect someone else to emerge as they usually do.
“We just hope that we can be competitive and get some results along the way.”
In VPL1 news as expected James Bretnall stepped down as president at Langwarrin’s AGM last week and was replaced by Rob Vickery, who owns HPF, Australia’s largest performance vehicle workshop.
Vickery had previously held the positions of vice-president, treasurer and general committee member and has two sons playing at the club.
Bretnall has taken over the treasurer’s role, John Heskins is vice-president and Ritchie Horvat is secretary.
“I’m looking to be more engaged with state government and local council regarding development at Lawton Park,” Bretnall said.
“We’re looking at getting a synthetic
surface on the top pitch (near the main entrance) so I have to see what that looks like and how to make that a reality.
“The lighting has been done, the drainage has been done, the subsurface has been done so it’s ready to transition to a synthetic pitch.”
Langwarrin also announced that Horvat, Adam Davison and Ian Lesslie have been granted life membership.
Meanwhile organiser Tanya Wallace has released the date of next year’s annual Steve Wallace Cup and Steve Wallace Plate events to be held at Langwarrin’s Lawton Park headquarters.
On Saturday 18 January Langwarrin, Mornington, Peninsula Strikers, Skye United, Frankston Pines and Baxter will contest the Steve Wallace Cup.
Somerville Eagles, Mount Martha, Mount Eliza, Rosebud, Seaford United and newcomer Chelsea will contest the Steve Wallace Plate.
In Football Victoria news the state federation released best and fairest and top scorer winners throughout women’s and men’s State League competition last week.
In women’s State 3 South Kallista Tzelios of Seaford United was the league’s best and fairest winner while Aspendale’s Lily Smith was league top scorer.
In women’s State 4 South Kira Greenwood of Mount Martha won best and fairest honours and Chelsea’s Makayla Bader was league top scorer.
In men’s State 5 South Aspendale captain Matthew Bruce won the best and fairest award and evergreen Rosebud striker Dave Greening was league top scorer.
In other news Football Australia’s announcement of its new national second tier competition landed squarely in the didn’t-see-that-coming basket.
Last week FA announced that its much-vaunted NST would kick off next October as a nine-round competition run over three months.
The NST will feature a 16-team format, consisting of group stage matches leading to an elimination finals series that culminates in a Championship Final in early December.
The competing teams will be the eight NST foundation clubs plus eight member federation premiers.
In the news: Skye United captain Marcus Collier (left) and Mount Eliza gaffer Gerry McDonagh. Pictures: Jordan Martin and Darryl Kennedy
