Southern Peninsula News 10 October 2023

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Council calls for coastal views

11 October 2023

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council is inviting the community to have a say on a new strategic plan to increase the resilience of its coastal areas.

The shire says its Our Coast Our Future Coastal Strategy will include long-term plans to manage current and future coastal hazards and risks, drawing on science, technical assessments and community input, and drive sustainable outcomes in the face of climate change.

Stretching almost 200 kilometres, the peninsula’s natural environment, especially its coastal and marine areas, are diverse and always changing.

The coast’s landforms and ecosystems vary from sandy beaches and dune systems, rocky shores and cliffs, wetlands and waterways to mangroves, saltmarshes and mudflats.

Coastal erosion and storm tide flooding are natural processes that shape the coast over time and are expected to increase with changing climate and rising sea levels.

Members of the public are being asked to let the council know what is important and meaningful about the coast to them, experiences of living near or visiting these coasts, and ideas for adapting for the future.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said the council was working with key community groups and a range of stakeholders and agencies to develop the plan.

“We also need to hear from the rest of our community who love, use and enjoy our beaches and coast. Share your aspirations and join the conversation,” he said.

Community consultation is now open online at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ourcoast

‘Hidden faces’ of the housing crisis

Support CEO Jeremy Maxwell says it is mainly used for rough sleepers and not suitable for women escaping unsafe situations.

WOMEN facing family violence or homelessness are waiting up to 17 months for crisis accommodation as demand surges on the Mornington Peninsula and across the state.

Providers say women victims are the hidden faces of the accommodation and cost-of-living crisis and are often forced to stay in dangerous relationships.

The peninsula has one small crisis accommodation centre in Mornington, but Southern Peninsula Community

He says many women are forced to stay in violent and unsafe homes because they have nowhere else to go, or after a few weeks of emergency motel accommodation are placed in unsuitable rooming houses and consequently drop down the public housing register.

“These boarding houses they get placed into are often very rugged, there are often drugs and violence, invasion of privacy and intimidation … we have rooming houses that are

so bad even our workers won’t go in,” he said.

Maxwell said the rising cost-of-living had increased the number of people seeking accommodation support and family violence in communities.

“Three years ago, it was unusual to see women with children sleeping in cars, but not these days – it’s a case of women having to do anything to leave an unsafe situation,” he said. While support services were triaging based on people's vulnerability and need, most services were struggling with too few staff and other support resources.

A NSW crisis and transitional housing provider that recently received money from private donors to expand into the peninsula says much more money is needed as demand grows.

Women’s Community Shelters CEO Annabelle Daniel OAM said the Victorian shelter system was overwhelmed, with 80 per cent of women seeking to leave domestic and family violence accommodated in unsatisfactory motels each night.

Daniel said a number of philanthropic supporters who had “watched our model flourish” in NSW and were keen to see it used around Australia

where need was needed for women and children experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence. She said the average wait time for women facing violence and needing accommodation, or already homeless, had blown out to 17.1 months – up from 9.9 months three years ago.

Former Blairgowrie resident and former support worker Matilda Buckley has herself faced homelessness and domestic violence and says that once a woman is moved out of crisis accommodation and into a rooming or boarding house, there is little to no support. Continued Page 10

Fire preparedness before summer

We all want to feel safe during fire season so this month we’ve started inspecting and maintaining our vegetation.

We’re reducing any fuel reserves by removing vegetation, slashing grass and

weeding at bushland reserves and priority roadsides. Now is the right time to maintain your private property.

Here are a few helpful tips:

• keep grass short

• clear gutters of leaves

• remove piled vegetation

• cut back branches/shrubs

Around our Peninsula

Events

To help, we’ve added a no charge green waste weekend between 20 – 22 October and free fire planning workshops by the CFA as part of the Seniors Festival. It’s never been easier to prepare for the upcoming fire season. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ fireready

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Reminders

October

1-30 Seniors Festival

Various locations

11 Want to volunteer locally?

Mount Martha shops

12 Gambling Harm Forum

Mount Eliza Community Centre

13 Sensitive storytime

Mornington Library

16-26 Workplace Wellbeing workshops

Various locations

20-22 No Charge Green Waste Weekend

Resource Recovery Centres mornpen.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

21 Street Requiem on the Ridge

Uncommon Folk Farm, Main Ridge

November

04 Home Harvest Exchange

Eco Living Display Centre, Mount Martha

08 Positive Ageing Conversations

Hastings Community Hub

13 Positive Ageing Conversations

Rye Civic Hall

15 Positive Ageing Conversations

Peninsula Community Theatre, Mornington

25 Detox your home

Mornington Resource Recovery Centre

Information is correct at time of printing. Full events list: mornpen.vic.gov.au/events

Messages from your Councillors

Nepean

Seawinds

Standing (L-R): Crs Marsh, Gill, Bissinger, Dixon, Race, Brooks

Seated (L-R): Crs Roper, Mar, Holland, Celi, O’Connor

Briars

Mayor Cr Steve Holland, Cr Anthony Marsh, Cr Despi O’Connor

It’s that time of year again – the annual Mayoral Charity Event fundraising has started! Join us in supporting the Mornington Peninsula Foundation, which does incredible work with local schools and community groups. Please consider buying a raffle ticket before 20 November to win local prizes. mornpen.vic.gov.au/ mayoralcharityevent

Also, we’re asking for your nominations for our Australia Day Local Awards. Take a moment to nominate someone special in our community. Let’s celebrate our local unsung heroes!

Cerberus Cr Lisa Dixon

As the Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) representative, I’m excited to announce the Seniors Festival this month. A month of fun under the ‘Learn, Love, Live’ theme. In November, join our ‘Positive Ageing on the Peninsula - Community Conversations’ in Hastings, Rye and Mornington. Learn about our Positive Ageing Strategy, enjoy free lunches and discuss ageing well in our community. Connect with others and share your experiences to shape our senior priorities on the Peninsula.

Crs Susan Bissinger, Sarah Race Exciting news! The Shire has earned an Excellence in Place Naming award for the Pauline Powell Walk in Rye. This idea, initiated by the Rye Historical Society and Rye Community Group Alliance, commemorates the late Pauline Powell OAM. The Pauline Powell Walk signage is now complete, promoting gender equity in naming. Thank you to everyone who had their say on the David MacFarlan Reserve Master Plan. We’re reviewing the feedback after the community consultation closed in May.

Red Hill

Cr David Gill

Instead of continuing to use the independent Victorian Electoral Commission the State Government is reviewing municipal ward boundaries, the number of wards and even the naming of wards, via a Ministerial panel answerable only to the Local Government Minister.

You will have a brief opportunity to comment after the panel presents their report. So far, the State Government has done very little to alert communities.

Cr Simon Brooks, Cr Antonella Celi, Deputy Mayor Cr Debra Mar

In our commitment to access and inclusion, the Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival will be in full swing this month so pick up your event guide at your local Mornington Peninsula Shire office, community centre or view it online. The Shire is now a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Visit our libraries and the Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre in Dromana to find out more information and pick up your free Sunflower merchandise.

Watson

Cr Kate Roper

The Somerville Mechanics Hall recently played host to the Mayor’s Short Story Writing Awards ceremony, and it was a fantastic choice of venue. In more good news, the Tyabb Youth Hall has successfully completed its much-needed building works. This is a huge win for our community, as the hall had been closed for years due to structural problems. These developments show our commitment to preserving local spaces and fostering creativity in our townships.

Civic leaders urge Yes for referendum

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

WITH voting already under way and Saturday being the final day for Yes or No votes to be cast in the Voice to Parliament referendum, four Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors have publicly stated their views.

Just four of the shire’s 11 councillors issued a declaration stating they will vote Yes, although all of their colleagues were given the opportunity to add their name in support of the Voice. The four councillors - Despi

O’Connor, Sarah Race, Simon Brooks and David Gill - are urging ratepayers to follow their lead and also vote Yes.

A statement issued by the four councillors said they had spoken to First Nations businesses and community groups who “will be devastated if the community does not use the power of the ballot box to support them”.

“We urge our Mornington Peninsula Shire residents to support what is right for our beautiful local area, for our state, and for Australia’s future as a place where everyone matters and where the world’s oldest living culture is embraced and celebrated. The only

way to do this is to vote Yes.”

In what could be seen as break from its regular environmental stance, the Save Westernport group’s steering committee in August decided to publicly support the Yes vote.

“The biggest threat to our planet is climate change, we need to now join forces and walk together to meet this crises,” the group has stated.

“If you believe Indigenous Australians are the First Australians, and should be recognised as that, then it’s simple, vote Yes.”

Save Westernport’s secretary Julia Stockgit did the group “acknowledges

the Bunurong as the traditional owners of Western Port … and we have been calling for a more thorough and appropriate recognition of the Bunurong, and all First Nations people, since we formed in 2018”.

“In our submissions to government our members have also advocated for better support for Indigenous groups to allow more meaningful participation in decision making processes, particularly on environmental and planning matters.”

Stockgit said traditional owners offered “unique perspectives that traditional knowledge and experience

can bring to government deliberations on important matters under their consideration”.

“Members of the Save Westernport steering committee believe that constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Peoples is long overdue, and we support this important step towards agreement-making for our future and truth-telling about the past,” Stockgit said.

“Save Westernport is confident that Australians are ready to progress with the conversations, and the listening, that an Indigenous Voice to parliament will make possible.”

GROUPS urging Yes and No votes in the referendum were out on the street in Hastings last week at the start of early voting in next Saturday’s (14 October) poll. One group, asking to be identified as “the mob” from the Hastings-based Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association, was clearly in the Yes camp while Jake Lappin and Deb Morton, above, were advocating for a No vote. Pictures: Gary Sissons

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Car crashes onto house verandah

AN elderly female driver was taken to hospital with suspected serious injuries after her vehicle crashed into a house in Boundary Road, Dromana last Tuesday (3 October).

CFA, police, SES volunteers and two ambulances attended the accident, which happened about 2.30pm. Witnesses said the roads were wet and slippery, and the driver have been travelling along Manna Street before she may have clipped a kerb and lost control of the vehicle, veering across Boundary Road and crashing through a property’s front fence and into the veranda.

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The driver, believed to be aged in her 80s, was trapped for a short time before being freed by emergency services. Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam vision is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Licence suspended

A 19-year-old P-plate driver from Red Hill had her licence immediately suspended on Sunday (9 October) and her vehicle impounded after she returned a breath test of 0.213.

At around 5am, Hastings police were on patrol when they saw a white Holden Commodore allegedly swerving all over the road, on MorningtonTyabb Road in Moorooduc.

The car was intercepted, and the P-plate driver was found to be more than four times over the legal blood alcohol limit.

She will receive a summons to attend court at a later date.

Car impounded

A 21-year-old man from Prahran has his car immediately impounded after he was caught speeding more than 80kph over the speed limit in Dromana on Wednesday morning (4 October).

Somerville Highway Patrol officers detected a Hyundai i30 sedan travelling at 181kph in a 100 kilometre zone on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway about 3.30am.

Officers spoke to the driver, who holds a probationary licence, and immediately impounded his car.

The man is expected to be charged on summons with speed dangerous, exceed speed and other related traffic offences.

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Council undecided over release of ‘secret’ advice

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors may hold discussions in secret about whether they should publicly release advice they receive during their scheduled secret briefings.

A bid by Cr David Gill to have the issue debated at the council’s Tuesday 3 October public meeting was stymied when the mayor Cr Steve Holland ruled that it could not be discussed in urgent business.

Holland quoted part of the council’s governance rules which stated, “the chairperson must not accept any motion which is vague or ambiguous or outside the powers of council and … must not accept any motion question or statement which is defamatory, malicious, abusive or objectionable in language or in substance or outside the powers of council”.

Gill argued that he did not see his motion as fitting the description as any of the issues raised by Holland.

“I think it’s a very debateable motion; one that doesn’t cause offence. It’s simply asking that council briefings be opened up to the public, and I don’t see how that’s offensive in any way shape or form,” he said.

The motion emailed to Holland and other councillors the previous night, sought to have information provided to councillors during private briefings and workshops “be made easily available on the council website” unless it had been declared confidential under the Local Government Act.

Gill said the Independent Broad Based Anti-

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Corruption Commission (IBAC) supported the “opening up of council briefings to public scrutiny” in the wake of its Operation Sandon investigation into Casey Council.

“It may be embarrassing, it may be seen to be unnecessary, it may be something that council officers or councillors or anyone else doesn’t wish to have happen for various reasons. Mainly, I think, they would come down to how the council operates and the efficiency of the council, and I can understand those reasons. But they should be debated,” he said.

“Trying to open up council briefings and workshops should be something that is on our agenda for transparency and accountability.

“Openness is one of our values. It’s stated as one of our five values, and that’s certainly that’s what this is about.

“I expected us to be able to debate it … [this has] been the only opportunity to bring it up in public.”

Cr Antonella Celi said there was nothing in Gill’s motion “that cannot be discussed with councillors as a council group. …There’s nothing urgent bout this topic”.

Cr Sarah Race said she understood Gill’s intent and thought it “worthy of discussion, but not by this method”.

The motion allowing the mayor to rule against having a debate was carried on a six to three vote with Crs Holland, Race, Celi,

Despi O’Connor and Kate Roper voting for and Gill, Simon Brooks and Lisa Dixon against.

The News has been told that Crs Anthony Marsh and Susan Bissinger were refused permission to “attend” the meeting online.

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THE CEO of Saltbush Balnarring Beach Rachel Connor will leave at the end of the year after 10 years with the organisation. Picture: Supplied

Not-for-profit wants to accommodate new CEO

MORNINGTON Peninsula charity Saltbush Balnarring Beach is on the lookout for a new CEO, after Rachel Connor announced that she would leave the organisation at the end of the year.

Saltbush was established in 1989 with a vision to provide short-term holiday accommodation for people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those with disabilities, physical or mental illness, asylum seekers, refugees and families recovering from domestic violence.

The organisation caters for more than 1600 people each year for short-term stays in its six purpose-built houses and arranges holiday programs for children to provide respite for parents and carers.

Connor joined Saltbush as a volunteer a decade ago, before joining the board and serving as chairperson for several years. In 2020, she was appointed as general manager and later CEO of Saltbush.

During her time at Saltbush, Connor has introduced a new business name, new programs, capital improvements, and has increased the organisation’s reach to disadvantaged families across Melbourne’s metropolitan area.

“This has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career,” she said.

“The feedback we receive, especially from the kids we help, has provided enormous personal satisfaction. It will be hard to say goodbye.”

Over its 34-year history, Saltbush has also helped foster care families and people experiencing loss, grief and financial hardship.

Chair of Saltbush, Emeritus Professor Phillip Steele, said a search for a new CEO had begun.

“This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead Saltbush at a time of continuing growth, in a role that impacts the lives people experiencing disadvantage,” he said. Liz Bell

A clean solution for a messy problem

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Balnarring resident Matty Meysztowicz has always had a healthy fascination with dog poo, recycling and innovation, not unusual interests given the teenager’s background.

It has become something of a Meysztowicz family tradition to think ahead and plan for the future.

The young Meysztowicz, whose father Ed runs a recycling plant in the south eastern suburbs, has an innovative idea to solve the problem of discarded dog poo and the plastic bags used by owners to pick up and dispose of the mess.

The avid dog lover says he came up with the idea after seeing too many plastic-based dog poo bags ending up in waste bins, or worse, on the ground or thrown in the bushes.

“Dog poo is a problem for neighbourhoods, it's no secret, dog poo bags aren't the most environmentally responsible product,” Matty Meysztowicz said.

“So, having some knowledge of the recycling industry and seeing the need to make dog poo and dog poo bags more environmentally friendly, I thought of recycling them and rewarding dog owners who do the right thing.

“Everybody hates stepping on dog poo, everybody hates seeing dog poo while walking, but most people love dogs and enjoy being dog owners.”

Meysztowicz has invented Bird Bags, a social enterprise with a goal to build a company that he says “thinks differently, to service and improve the dog market while considering sustainability and the greater good of the planet”.

Globally, more than 500 million plastic dog poo bags are used annually, that’s 942 million kilograms of plastic waste going to landfills.

“Here at the Bird, we aim to fix that and reduce that landfill number to zero. We are here to change regularly seeing and stepping on poop around the neighbourhood.”

His idea is to use 100 per cent recycled plastic bags and make picking up dog poo “a motivating task in four easy steps”.

The venture, which still needs financial backing, will encourage dog owners to collect free bags from one of Bird’s dispensers at dog hot spots around the Mornington Peninsula.

Owners will then be expected to pick up the poo and drop it in a designated bin next to the dispenser. They can then scan a QR code on the bin to receive 10 per cent off “selected” dog products from a company “sponsor of the month”. For every 10 bags scanned, a meal is provided at a dog shelter.

“Not only is the dog owner rewarded, but can feel proud to contribute to giving a homeless dog a meal,” he said.

“At the end of each month, signs will be displayed to share with the community how many meals were donated in the previous month and to introduce the new sponsor of the month.”

Behind the scenes, bins are emptied and taken to his father’s recycling factory where they are shredded, placed in a boiler with water to separate the plastics from the poo.

The plastic will be washed and sanitised, then melted at 200 degrees to produce the next batch of bags, “making Bird a waste-free company”.

“We boil the dog poo to kill any bacteria and parasites present - result is a syrup-like fertiliser, high in nitrogen and phosphorous,” he said.

“Nitrogen is critical for plant growth and is considered the most important ingredient in fertiliser, making cleansed dog poo the perfect plant food for farmers, council and public.”

Meysztowicz said he came up with the idea during a school project and believes it could change “the perspective of the boring act of picking up a dog poo”.

Potential sponsors wanting more information can phone Matty Meysztowicz on 0492 857 522.

MATTY Meysztowiczand his eight-year-old groodle Nutmeg. Picture: Gary Sissons

Rethinking Our Libraries’ role in the community

Most of us have visited a library at some point in our life and recognise them as places of learning and inspiration, where people can connect with information, ideas and one another. For others, our libraries at Hastings, Mornington, Rosebud and Somerville offer spaces in which to work, create or just be. Given the important role libraries play in our community, we want to make sure they meet the changing needs of our townships. To ensure we’re on the ‘right page’, we’ve developed a draft Our Library Strategy 2024 – 2029.

Help shape the next chapter

Whether you’re a regular library user or not, we want your feedback and input to help refine Our Library Strategy 2024-2029. Does it meet your needs? Where do you see our libraries heading into the future? What innovative things could we do to attract non-users to our libraries?

To view our draft Our Library Strategy 2024-2029 and have your say, visit mornpen.vic.gov.au/librarystrategy

Hard copy versions are available on request from our Customer Service Centres.

Community consultation runs from 29 September to 10 November 2023. mornpen.vic.gov.au/librarystrategy

Help at hand: Bittern CFA was called to support Crib Point Fire Brigade when a garbage truck caught fire in Crib Point. Picture: Supplied

‘Wrong’ rubbish blamed for truck fire

There have been several garbage truck and resource recovery fires already this year due to batteries or gas bottles being included in household waste.

Road alert for wildlife

MOTORISTS on the Mornington Peninsula are being reminded to be aware that more wildlife will be on the roads throughout the spring breeding season.

The warning follows the death and injury of several koalas on the roads in recent weeks.

The Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group has documented recent incidents involving koalas struck by traffic in Somers, Hastings, Tyabb, Mount Eliza, Shoreham and Rosebud.

The group is calling on motorists to be wary of animals being on the roads, and to report any incidents at mpkoalas.org.au

Bittern CFA was called on to support Crib Point Fire Brigade when a garbage truck caught fire in Crib Point. The Esplanade was blocked to traffic from Disney Street to Stony point Road as firefighters fought the blaze, getting it under control within the hour.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is also calling for responsible disposal of hazardous materials. Dangerous items such as gas bottles and batteries should not be put in household bins and can be disposed of for free at council resource recovery centres.

Data released from the Department of Fire and Emergency Service earlier this year shows that Australia experienced more than 450 lithium linked fires over 18-months.

Solo operations supervisor Franz Meister said dangerous objects such as batteries and vapes entering waste streams increased fire hazards, with the risk increasing with lithium-ion batteries.

“Often people are unaware of the potential risks of their waste, and we’re seeing too many objects enter our waste management streams that

simply shouldn’t be there,” Meister said. “As a waste management company servicing over one million bins nationwide a week, we’ve certainly noticed an increase in dangerous items such as vapes and batteries that are huge fire hazards.”

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said there was not only a financial cost to improper waste disposal, but a safety risk to waste collection personnel, recycling teams, and landfill staff.

“The 2023-24 budget has provided funding for several waste initiatives, including an increase in the number of chemical collection days,” he said.

“On top of this, residents can drop off most household hazardous items for free at our resource recovery centres.”

Volunteers from the koala group have been planting trees and habitat corridors for koalas since 2019 with the help of the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network, in a bid to preserve the peninsula’s dwindling koala population.

The group has planted 24,000 plants this year and before a 500-tree planting day in Range Road, Mount Martha, last Thursday (5 October), was 1000 off its target of 25,000.

Co-founder Dirk Jansen said the target would not have been possible without the public’s help.

Meanwhile, Western Port Biosphere, which is part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, runs a koala awareness program to try to better understand its populations across its five member councils: Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast.

One of the biosphere’s projects – the Tyabb to Tooradin biolink – will aim to

Road

kill: A young female koala that was hit and left to die on the Peninsula Link at Rosebud on Monday 2 September had to be euthanised. She was found late at night, still breathing but with injuries that included spinal damage, internal bleeding, and head injuries. Picture: Supplied

link remnant koala habitat across local private and public properties with suitable habitat.

It is scheduled to start in May 2024, and will help increase the area’s biodiversity and the safer movement of wildlife, particularly koalas. The Western Port Biosphere Reserve is one of Australia’s five biosphere reserves and part of a global network of 748 reserves in 134 countries.

Details: biosphere.org.au/biosphere-projects/current-projects/

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FIREFIGHTERS and waste companies are urging people to not put batteries or gas bottles in household bins after a garbage truck fire early on Thursday 5 October.

Mains upgrade to ensure water flows

SOUTH East Water is upgrading 4.4 kilometres of mains from Portsea to Sorrento to ensure reliable water supply.

The works started in early August along Point Nepean Road in Sorrento, from the intersection with Ocean Beach Road, towards the intersection at Greenwood Avenue. They are being coordinated with roadworks being undertaken by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at Hotham Road.

South East Water expects this phase to be completed by mid-October.

The second part of the works started in early September on Back Beach Road, Portsea and will take about five weeks.

Following the works, the upgrades will continue along Point Nepean Road starting from Point Nepean National Park and working in stages back towards Sorrento.

South East Water said residents might notice some changes in traffic conditions and construction noise, and the presence of work trucks. The works are expected to take about 12 months, with a summer break to avoid disruption and congestion.

South East Water’s Charlie Littlefair said the upgrades would ensure a reliable water supply for Portsea and Sorrento for many years to come.

“By replacing these pipes now, we can work towards reducing water bursts and unplanned interruptions for customers and visitors down the track,” he said.

Customers who experience a disruption to their services can call South East Water’s 24-hour faults and emergency team on 13 28 12.

HAYLEY Boucher, Lieutenant Steve Jeffries (centre) and Matt Williams from Rosebud CFA, top right, were in Erica last week to help out with the fires.

Left: Former Mornington Peninsula resident and Crib Point CFA member Sean Binney and his family lost eight cabins near Briagolong in last week’s Gippsland fires.

CFA teams act as fire jeopardises a dream

MORNINGTON Peninsula firefighters had no hesitation last week in heading off to help manage the Gippsland fires.

Brigades from across the peninsula responded to a call out for strike teams after bushfires started in the East Gippsland, Baw Baw and Wellington Shire areas on Sunday 1 October. They were among more than 600 CFA and FFMVic firefighters, with more than 180 CFA trucks attending the fireground throughout the week.

By Tuesday, fires near Briagolong had grown

to 17,500 hectares and one at Loch Sport on the Gippsland lakes grew to 3000 hectares, before they slowed when a change of conditions brought rain on Wednesday.

Former peninsula resident and ex Crib Point CFA member Sean Binney’s family lost eight cabins on a property they were in the process of buying in Woolenook, near Briagolong.

He said the previous owners had done little clearing around buildings and minimal clearing of undergrowth, which left the property badly affected.

He said the loss of the cabins had destroyed the family’s dream.

“We as a family are devastated after all the ground work my wife and father in-law have put in setting up Facebook and web pages for the relaunch of what was to become a great tourist attraction for Briagolong,” he said.

“So, like I said, time will tell as to if it goes ahead with the costings to rebuild going into hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

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An Open Letter to the Australian Public

A Voice to Parliament will improve health outcomes

Over 125 health organisations have signed the below open letter in support of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

We speak as leading health and medical organisations who spend our professional lives dedicated to caring for all Australians.

We have considered carefully both the case for and the case against the proposed Voice to Parliament.

We confidently believe that the proposed Voice will enhance government decision making about matters that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ultimately improving health outcomes. As health professionals, we witness firsthand the disparity in health outcomes between non-Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Despite the best efforts of successive governments at all levels, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to have an average life expectancy gap of 8.2 years compared to other Australians. The Voice is an opportunity for us to make a practical difference, to ensure the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians does not continue to widen.

We encourage all Australians to actively consider the possible health and well-being benefits that the Voice to Parliament would have for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Just as a good clinician listens to their patient, a Voice to Parliament is about listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Authorised by Dean Parkin, Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition Ltd, 6/110 Walker St, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Hidden homeless

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“I know of one woman sleeping outside of [a support service in Dandenong] because she wouldn’t go to a rooming house, most of them are so unsafe,” Buckley said.

“These women are already traumatised, many of them have never been in the support system before, and they are sent to a rooming house where they don’t know their rights, they are intimidated and they often have no idea how to navigate their way through.”

Buckley has appealed to the Ombudsman to investigate “exploitative boarding house landlords”.

She said a notorious rooming house in Frankston was investigated by Frankston Council in 2014 but was still providing “unsuitable” accommodation for women who were financially and emotionally damaged from domestic violence.

The council acted after more than 30 residents signed a petition calling for a review of two rooming houses where they alleged there had been “a large increase of criminal activity ... and have constant police and ambulance attendances”.

“There is such a need for specialised accommodation to support women leaving family violence situations, many of whom have children,” Buckley said.

“There has to be change in this area, women are not safe, there needs to be a specialised approach to cater for them after what they have often experienced.”

While crisis accommodation is mostly paid for by the state government, the federal government in May announced its budget would provide $3.3 million over three years from 2023-24 to review emergency accommodation services and their suitability for children and to conduct an independent evaluation of the 1800RESPECT service.

The pop-up croquet club that’s going places

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

FOR some it conjures up images of Alice in Wonderland and the croquetloving queen and her flamingo mallet, but the game means more to an increasing number of people on the Mornington Peninsula.

The Rye and Blairgowrie Croquet Club is opening up the game to a new community of sports lovers by being one of the first, if not the only, croquet club catering to those who are disadvantaged, isolated and “disillusioned”.

The RNB Croquet Club is a mobile/ pop-up club working with community groups on the peninsula.

Club president and co-founder Terri Manwaring, who started the club five years ago with husband Bill and friend Scott Hibbins, said they were already club players on the peninsula but wanted to start something different after meeting a player with a disability.

“Most clubs don’t allow wheelchair users to play and don’t always cater for other disabilities so, after meeting a disabled man who really wanted to play, we decided we could absolutely start a club to cater for all,” she said.

Manwaring said her husband’s involvement in the sport was a kind of “joke”.

“I had retired and was playing at a peninsula club and my husband, who didn’t play, kept telling me how to play and what to do. So, I said to him, ‘when you join a club and start playing you can tell me how to play’.

“So, he did, and from then on we started playing together and then started the RNB Croquet Club, and now it’s a

family affair after our son decided to take it up.”

Manwaring said she fell in love with croquet because it was a fun sport that had a strong social element, got people outdoors, was non-contact and suitable for all ages and abilities.

“Doesn’t matter how old or young you are, or what your level of ability is, it can be for everyone,” she said.

“But best of all, we get to meet people from all over the place and we just have fun.”

The club also has a strong community commitment, volunteering with The Portsea Camp for the past few years, and often working with community groups.

The Manwaring family has played tournaments internationally and is on the world ranking list.

While the club has a mandate of inclusiveness and “fun”, it doesn’t actually have a permanent home or players, and shares an uncovered section of Truemans Reserve in Capel Sound with other users, or “any available lawn, park, church lawn or open space suitable to accommodate the size of the day's group.

Manwaring said the club would be able to cater better for its members if it had a permanent home with some covered space.

“We are so limited in what we can do, so we are crossing our fingers that something comes up,” she said.

Details: croquetvic.asn.au/clubpage. php?clubnameclicked=RNB or Instagram at rnbcroquet@gmail.com.

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To pre-qualify for this study, you must:

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• Have been taking an antidepressant medication for at least the last 6 weeks

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Team players: Bill Fell, Scott Higgins and Bill Manwaring are members of the Rye and Blairgowrie Croquet Club who play in the annual croquet competition between clubs on the Mornington Peninsula. Picture: Supplied

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SAFETY BEACH, DROMANA, McCRAE, ROSEBUD, CAPEL SOUND, RYE, BLAIRGOWRIE, SORRENTO, PORTSEA

Luxury Lifestyle At It’s Finest!

THIS grand triple level residence built in only 2021 exceeds all expectations for modern townhouse living. Soaring ceiling heights and luxurious finishes elevate this La Mer residence with an exclusive edge nestled within the heart of Martha Cove. Savour all the inclusions of such an address, including 24/7 security, community amenities and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk along the water’s edge without crossing a main road.

With defined private spaces an immaculate street frontage, leafy outlooks and marina views, the ground-level introduces guest accommodation with mirrored robes and stone textures within the ensuite. Continuing across the

third level, a second bedroom opens to a private balcony complemented by a central bathroom. Confirming family proportions with a second living space, the master suite completes this level with a luxurious double vanity, floor-toceiling tiles and walk-in robe.

Balanced between accommodation, the entertainment domain offers opulence from the onset with engineered timber flooring, a bespoke bar and seamless joinery across a kitchen comprising an oversized stone benchtop, island bench and 900mm Smeg oven and gas cooktop. Enjoying the comfort of split-system air conditioning, a light-filled lounge opens to a view across Martha’s Table Restaurant in

the heart of the emerging Martha Cove Village. Accessed via Apollo Place, an oversized double garage provides direct access to the house alongside a second oversized entryway emphasising the subtle drama of this striking design with provisions for a future internal lift promising lifelong accessibility. Boasting exceptional accessibility via Peninsula Link, the home remains 1h (approx.) from Melbourne’s CBD perfectly suited as a beachside getaway, or luxurious taste of low-maintenance living on the Mornington Peninsula.This spectacular property is suitable for a owner occupier, investor, or holiday home and will definitely impress upon inspection.n

Belle Property bolsters brand presence on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula

NATIONAL premium real estate brand Belle Property has taken over Stone Real Estate - Mornington Peninsula in the picturesque suburb of Mornington, in a move which strengthens the brand’s presence on the Peninsula.

Commenting on the merging of offices, Belle Property CEO Peter Hanscomb said, “Mornington offers an exciting growth opportunity and we couldn’t be more delighted to welcome the team from Stone Mornington Peninsula into our network. “We already have a strong presence in the area, and our existing team at Belle Property Mornington will relocate to the Stone Real Estate Mornington Peninsula offices which will be rebranded to Belle Property Mornington.

Highly acclaimed and multiple award-winning real estate professional, Adam Joske, former Head of Belle Property Victoria and leader of the brand’s training arm, The Academy, comes in as Managing Director of the new office and will also oversee Belle Property Mount Eliza.

Adam Joske sees the new office as a great step forward for the brand in the area, “There is power in numbers and we really want to grow our offering in this lifestyle market.

“We will be the first truly premium national brand on the Peninsula which offers a full suite of services including sales, property management and buyer advocacy and we are currently in negotiations to offer short stays and holiday letting with Belle Property Escapes.

“The Mornington Peninsula has performed particularly well over the last five years during and post COVID with more people working from home enjoying the area’s lifestyle benefits, and we see strong future potential for further price growth.”

Adam Joske says he is looking forward to working with Bill Joycey, current director of Belle Property Mount Eliza and Belle Property Mornington who will stay on in the role, as well as the leadership team from Stone Mornington Peninsula which includes Lauren Wild, and Head of Property Management, Jodie Harwood.

“Lauren and Jodie have established an amazing group of real estate professionals on the Peninsula and their presence on Mornington’s main strip puts us in a high profile location moving forward.

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“We are well equipped with a team of specialists at all ends of the market from small apartments to $10-$20 million luxury homes and have strategically hand-picked the best team on the Peninsula.

“With the backing of the Belle Property network, along with our premium suite of services and value-adds like Sitchu magazine, which greatly appeals to our lifestyle market, we look forward to continuing to thrive and expand in this sought-after area.

“Our offices in Mornington and Mount Eliza are complemented by our existing offices in Dromana and Blairgowrie and we are not far away from opening more offices in the area in the near future,” said Adam.

Servicing the suburbs of Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha and surrounds, Belle Property Mornington is located at Level 1, 311-313 Main Street, Mornington VIC 3191, telephone 03 5970 8000 and Belle Property Mount Eliza will continue to operate from 38 Mount Eliza Way, Mount Eliza VIC 3930, telephone 03 9787 1200. n

Pictured: The new Belle Property Mornington team.

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12/31 Mount Arthur Avenue

Impeccably-presented coastal villa

Peacefully positioned at the rear of the block, this impeccably maintained villa showcases contemporary design, quality inclusions and a neutral colour palette.

Jarrod Eastwood | 0403 983 310

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26 Protea Lane

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McCrae

33 Wattle Road

For Sale

$700,000 - $770,000 View

As advertised and by appointment

Chic first-floor apartment with bay views

Comprising a double bedroom with ample robed storage, spacious lounge with cosy gas log fireplace, and a chic kitchen/dining that flows to an outdoor terrace with views of Port Phillip Bay.

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Dino Francese | 0408 030 706

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2 a 1 b 2 v 682 r

Amazing opportunity with approved plans

This holiday home full of character offers buyers many options as it comes with proposed plans and permits for a new 2-story 4BR unit to the rear. Enjoy the prime location in walking distance to gorgeous beaches and McCrae Shopping Plaza.

Grant McConnell | 0407 515 078

Carol Charkas | 0401 003 020

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71 - 73 LaTrobe Parade

Auction Sat 14 Oct 03.30pm

Price Guide

$790,000 - $865,000

4 a

Outstanding views, location and privacy

Discover breathtaking 180° views of the shimmering bay and lush landscape. Expansive 2,491sqm block on two separate titles for sale for the 1st time since 1910. Invest, restore, extend, or build new. Great potential & opportunity.

Linda Wooley | 0408 148 041

Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976

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$670,000 View

As advertised or by appointment

1 b 1 v

2491

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Auction Sat 14 Oct 11.00am

View

As advertised or by appointment

a 2 b 2 v

This contemporary single - level home provides a delightful ambiance coupled with an ideal location in an area with wide appeal. Situated on a low maintenance allotment of 592sqm(approx.) the home is a short distance from Blairgowrie Foreshore and Village making it the ideal holiday home, investment or year round residence.

78 Canterbury Jetty Road BLAIRGOWRIE

Brett Trebilcock 0439 209 891

Jonathon Moloney 0408 727 827

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4a 2b 3v

MOUNT ELIZA 1 Darvell Lane 3a 2b 3v

EXPANSIVE NATIVE GARDENS FOR SALE

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Mt Eliza, 1 Darvell Lane offers the epitome of luxurious living. This stunning 3-bedroom residence boasts midcentury charm with a thoughtful modern renovation set on an expansive 2716-square-metre (approx.) allotment.

Brett Trebilcock 0439 209 891

Jonathon Moloney 0408 727 827

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GUIDE $1,650,000$1,815,000

MOUNT ELIZA 146 Wimbledon Avenue 3a 1b 2v

'INGLENOOK'

A wonderland of yesterday's grace invites a charming ambience across an immaculate Ranelagh Estate address, where comfortable proportions and privacy captures a lifestyle of practicality. This home offers a peaceful retreat within one of Mount Eliza's most sought after locales.

Kristen Cumming 0404 146 235

Bill Joycey 0403 555 424

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VIEW By Appointment

GUIDE $1.4 - $1.5 Million

MOUNT MARTHA 59 Mount Martha Road

4a 1b 6v 1036r

INTRODUCING A COASTAL PARADISE! FOR SALE

Perched majestically on the cliffside, this exceptional 4-bedroom residence offers an unparalleled vista that will leave you breathless. Welcome to a home where every moment is a masterpiece and every day is filled with awe-inspiring views.

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THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS WITH JULIA ZEMIRO

SBS, 7.30pm

Host Julia Zemiro (pictured) is a purveyor of fine conversation, amiably chatting to her diverse guests during this nature-loving travel series. But, as the final episode lands tonight, if there’s anything that viewers can take away from this refreshing amble it’s an appreciation for the natural beauty of our great outdoors. Tonight, Zemiro concludes her tour of 10 of Australia’s most idyllic walks at her old stomping ground in Bondi Beach.

FRIDAY WHY SHARKS ATTACK

SBS, 7.30pm

Who needs to indulge in the terror of Jaws or The Shallows when there’s the spectacle of concerning real-life shark attacks to consider? In this British documentary, a mix of current affairs investigation and scientific analysis tries to answer the question as to why there has recently been a concerning influx of shark attacks around the world. Could growing pressure from humans, including man-made climate change, be changing how these fearsome predators live and hunt?

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ABC News.

7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Final) International affairs program.

8.35 Grand Designs: South West London. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

9.20 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Gold Coast To The Outback. (PG, R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Queensland.

10.10 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+as, R)

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business. (R)

11.10 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Tenable. (R)

7.30. (R)

SUNDAY THE NEWSREADER

ABC TV, 8.30pm

It’s Australia Day 1988 and not only are Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the country, but there’s a re-enactment of the First Fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour. In tonight’s electric season two finale, there’s not only an abundance of ceremony and pomp for newsreaders Dale (Sam Reid) and Helen (Anna Torv) to digest, but also their complicated personal feelings. This exceptional homegrown series may be wrapping up, but viewers can rest assured a third season has already been given the green light: it’s no surprise given the finesse and quality of this ’80s-set delight. As Helen contemplates a lucrative overseas contract, the promise of more to come makes it even more gratifying.

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (Final, PG)

8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. Luke Nguyen explores Coimbatore.

9.30 Crime. (MA15+adv) The killer toys with the authorities.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Devils. (MA15+av)

11.50 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R)

3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

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

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4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf gets the truth from Roo and Marilyn.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl, R) An officer encounters a strange situation.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Three African American mathematicians play a vital role in NASA during the early years of the space program. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)

12.35 The Resident. (Ma, R)

1.35 Travel Oz. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

9.00 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. First innings. From BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v South Africa. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

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

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

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Anna Torv stars in The Newsreader.

Friday, October 13

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

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis tours a heritage-listed garden.

8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) With two killers now on the run, Ian is forced to call in the Met to support the manhunt.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger.

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

11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)

A teen’s murder is investigated.

12.20 Frayed. (Mls, R)

1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Why Sharks Attack. Explores the cause of recent shark attacks.

8.35 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Wars. (Mav)

A look at conflict in ancient Egypt.

9.40 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River: Battersea. (PGasw, R) Presented by Tony Robinson.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Unseen. (Maln)

11.55 Wisting. (Malv, R) 3.20 Going Places

With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit Shiplap House.

8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, but who claim they were acting under orders from their superiors. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Beach House Hunters. (PG) Hosted by Shelley Craft.

8.30 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGl, R)

Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.

11.20 MOVIE: The Terminal. (2004, PGal, R) Tom Hanks.

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (R) Guests include Catherine Tate.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined by Taylor Swift.

10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival.

11.00 The Project.

6.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – Polls Close. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

7.00 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Count. Coverage of Referendum day continues.

8.30 Australia Votes: The Voice Referendum – The Decision. Anthony Green and a panel of experts provide coverage of Referendum day.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) Helen and Dale face an ethical dilemma.

11.00 Shetland. (Malv, R) Creggan seeks revenge.

12.00 Sherwood. (Malv, R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. Hosted by John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs.

9.30 SBS World News.

10.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Orleans To Reims. (PGnv, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

11.40 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)

2.10 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R)

3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice Referendum. Coverage of the referendum.

7.30 MOVIE: The Proposal. (2009, PGls, R) An editor gets engaged to her assistant. Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds.

9.50 The Voice Referendum: Wrap Up 2023. Coverage of the referendum.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.30 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the ICC World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. First innings. From Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings

Break. Takes a look at the play so far in the ICC World Cup match between India and Pakistan.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v Pakistan. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Luxury Escapes. Jane Hall and Miguel Maestre head to Dubai.

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

8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible

II. (2000, Mv, R) A special agent is ordered to find a deadly virus stolen by a criminal mastermind. Tom Cruise, Thandiwe Newton, Dougray Scott.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.30 Offsiders. 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R)

A bachelor party goes awry.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Mdls)

Dale and Helen find themselves at personal and professional crossroads.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Final, Ml, R)

Robbie’s marriage faces a crisis.

10.00 Annika. (Final, Mav, R)

A young woman is murdered.

10.50 Total Control. (Mal, R)

11.45 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R)

12.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

1.35 Escape From The City. (R) 4.30 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (Final, PG) 9.30 Rediscover

Victoria. (Premiere) 10.00 Travel Safe, Not

Sorry. 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils

Super Series. Round 5. Highlights. 4.00

Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series.

Highlights. 5.00 Going Places With Ernie

Dingo. (R) 5.30 Gestapo: Hitler’s Secret Police.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Holes In The Ocean. (PGal) The team explores the fate of a pirate fleet.

9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. (PG) Takes a look at the life of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.

10.10 Empires Of New York: Cracks In The Facade. (MA15+ad)

10.55 Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold. (PG, R)

12.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

2.10 Patriot Brains. (Madls, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend.

(PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. North

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Folbigg Special.

9.00 The Latest: Seven News.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Power Play. (PGa) Documents the 2011 crash of PNG Flight 1600 in Papua New Guinea’s remote Madang Province.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.15 The InBetween. (Mav, R) Tom and Damien race to stop a serial pyromaniac.

1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC

5.30

6am Morning Programs. 11.00

NITV (34)

Korraiyn.

1.25 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 2.00 Going Places. 2.30 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.50 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.20 The Point. 6.20 Talking Language. 6.50 News. 7.00 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 8.05 The Australian Wars. 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. 10.10 MOVIE: Foxy Brown. (1974) 11.50 Late Programs.

Monday, October 16

Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Newsreader. (Mdl, R)

Parliament Question

(R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Italian Roots – Jimmy Kimmel, Marisa Tomei, John Turturro.

8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. Part 2 of 4.

9.25 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv)

12.00 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R) 3.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PGas, R) 4.50

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC

Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) A night beasting claims another withdrawal.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) Officer Lucy Chen goes undercover to infiltrate an illegal firearm operation.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The FBI pursues a serial murderer.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.45 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGal)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Under Investigation: Ghost Ship. (Ma, R)

11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.40 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R)

2.05 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (MA15+av,

R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00

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

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.30 FBI. (Mav) The shooting of a corrections officer leads the team to an ex-marine who has gone rogue after he returned from Afghanistan. Tiff’s sister looks to her for guidance when their brother lashes out.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Commander Chase is abducted from her home by a US Army Ranger who has been accused of murder.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.45 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Sri Lanka. First innings. From Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, India.

11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far.

11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Sri Lanka. Second innings.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Hillsong Story –Houston We Have A Problem. (Mals) Explores the rise and fall of Hillsong founder Brian Houston.

10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Tuesday, October 17

Road Trip.

8.30 Insight. (R) Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Making A Militant. A look at a deadly militant group.

SBS World News Late.

Living Black. (R)

Blackport. (MA15+av)

Catch And Release. (Mal, R) 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay.

Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS Australia. (Madlv) The remaining recruits learn about drone warfare.

9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Whitemoor. (MA15+a) Part 2 of 4. Takes a look at life inside HMP Whitemoor, a men’s prison that is known as Britain’s Alcatraz.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown.

Wednesday, October

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

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

8.30 Question Everything. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

9.05 WTFAQ. (Final) A team tries to answer viewer questions.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.05 QI. (Ms, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Death In Paradise. (Mdv, R) 12.10 Annika. (Final, Mav, R) 12.55 Parliament Question

Time. 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. Part 2 of 3.

8.30 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv) Kathleen is desperate to find her family but is talked around by Frankie.

9.40 Keanu Reeves: Pop Messiah. (MA15+av, R) Chronicles the career of Keanu Reeves.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+ns)

12.10 Vigil. (Malv, R) 3.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 Bamay. (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)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Return, PG) Two Newfoundlands are misbehaving.

8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Winter. (Premiere, PG) Stephen Fry explores how life on Earth is impacted by the planet’s journey around the sun.

9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 To Be Advised.

1.05 The Replacement. (Mal, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

9.40

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (Final) A panel is pitched inventions.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) An unknown shooter causes chaos.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 CBS Mornings. 5.30 Soccer.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) Gavin Rubinstein searches for a cliff-top house. D’Leanne Lewis receives a business proposal from her boss.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.50 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R)

Of Victory. (PGa)

Global Shop. (R)

Believer’s

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

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan.

9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mdlsv) Tom witnesses his mother’s betrayal and Brad’s obsession with his sister, resulting in a pursuit into the smoky wilderness.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv) Margaret goes undercover as a dishwasher.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Vandalising Yes signs is anti-democratic

Many community members have been saddened by vandalism to vote Yes signs across the Mornington Peninsula.

This vandalism is not just random tagging by kids, it seems to be an organised campaign by people who, for some reason, are angered by the democratic process and the right of everyone to express their opinion. This has ranged from painting No across the signs to actually cutting the Yes from real estate type boards. This process would take some time and effort and property owners report feeling unsafe and violated by such a concerted effort to deface their property. If people feel strongly about encouraging a No vote, then they should be prepared to display their own signs and campaign via respectful conversations.

Unfortunately, the leaders of the No campaign seem happy to incite fear, anger and resentment by spreading misinformation which can result in some people taking aggressive and destructive action against their fellow citizens.

ward. If we acknowledge our ancient Indigenous history along with our British history we can then strengthen the diverse multicultural society that is today’s Australia.

As a proud First Nations Jawoyn woman I employ my fellow Australians to vote Yes.

Path to unity

Fischer, Arthurs Seat

So sad that such a simple, straightforward and positive proposal to amend our constitution has become politicised. Deb

Democracy desecrated

I am used to a bit of hostility in election campaigns and some silliness around signs. However, this campaign has left me gob smacked. Every day I hear from someone who has had their Yes corflutes taken down or vandalised. What is happening?

The No supporters do not put up signs, they don’t wear t-shirts with the No slogan; I have rarely even seen a car sticker. And yet they vandalise the Yes posters. They cut the yes out, they paint them over, they take them down, there was even one set on fire. An irate No voter put no stickers all over my friend’s car after abusing her at the polling booth.

And they are grumpy and angry, sentiments being fuelled by some of the extremists in the No campaign.

I am concerned about what this means for our democracy. Marg

D’Arcy

No change needed

, Rye

I couldn’t get to the voting centre fast enough after seeingan Indigenous senator behaving so badly on TV on 5 October.

It just shows what will happen if they get more voice. A yes vote will divide the country I love.

As for the young boys in gaol, they’re not there unless they break the law. I do not believe they deserve special treatment.

Benefits such as pension and allowances are available to all, black or white. I do not think we need to change.

Leonie Bowman Safety

Beach

Historic crossroad

On Saturday 14 October Australia will stand at the crossroads of the history of our country.

In the [Voice to Parliament] referendum we will be asked two simple questions: Will we recognise First Nation’s people in our Constitution?

Do we support a voice to advice parliament and the executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

I believe that we must answer Yes based on the simple fact that:

It is time to recognise the 60,000 year custodians of this land. First Nations people are integral of our history. It’s a profound fact.

To date Indigenous advisory councils have been hand-picked by the government of the day. We need our Voice to come from the people in our communities. We know the solutions to our problems we just need to be empowered to implement them.

Unfortunately, opportunity for respectful debate has been thwarted by:

Don’t know Vote No limits informed discussion and disrespects our democracy.

A tsunami of fake news, misinformation and provocative disinformation has created fear and confusion. Particularly for the majority of Australians who have little contact with First Nations people.

It is time for Australia to unite and move for-

I long for October 14th to be a Cathy Freeman/ Matildas’ moment where we feel proud of our country.

Irene Fisher, Dromana

Claims that an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would be unfair to Australia’s ethnic communities and thus will be divisive, are not evidencebased.

The fact is that this year the Voice gained formal support from 120 peak ethnic groups in an endorsement by the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia.

Attempts to confuse voters with terms are misleading: the proposed Voice is about indigeneity, not ethnicity.

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can claim indigeneity and hence entitlement to recognition in the Constitution as First Peoples. This does not then disadvantage any ethnic group.

In fact, Diana Lin, director for community engagement at the Chinese Community Council of Australia, has described the Voice referendum as an opportunity for diverse Australian communities to unite.

Likewise, at a broader level, having different opinions is not divisive; it is healthy. We don’t all support the same political party in a democracy, and certainly not the same footy team.

Finally, the proposed Indigenous Voice offers us all one unique moment in time, gifting a precious opportunity: the potential for a nation reconciled with its past.

We will be on the path to a unified nation.

Maureen Donelly, Mornington

Yes is for all

I daily fluctuate between hope and despair of my fellow Australians. There is unbelievable ignorance in abundance, listening to the arguments as to why the Yes vote should fail.

Sadly, it reflects the lack of our education system, of how little we were taught about our incredible First Nations Peoples, the world’s oldest living people living continuously in their/ our country.

The world will be watching the results on 14 October and will be left in no doubt that if this referendum fails, Australia will be seen as a racist, uneducated, ignorant peoples.

We are already living the No scenario. The status quo. We need to vote Yes for change.

I will be very proud to be voting Yes, it is the very least I can do to start a process of a more equal, fairer society, for all Australians.

Denise Hassett, Mount Martha

Voice an opportunity

It has been very interesting following the debate on the Voice referendum in your letters pages as it replicates very closely the national debate.

The ‘No campaign has essentially created a straw man in asking the public to vote no to a supposed legislative body with executive powers, which the Voice to Parliament is explicitly not.

This obfuscation has been reinforced with a suggestion that “if you don’t know vote no” when surely the appropriate response to not knowing should be to find out?

In February 2008 then prime minister Kevin Rudd issued an apology to Australia’s Indigenous people for, particularly the Stolen Generations. This was a unifying and edifying moment in our country’s history.

The Voice to Parliament referendum offers a similar opportunity by recognising the First Nations people in our constitution and providing an opportunity to make representations to our elected representatives in the national parliament.

Unfortunately, this unifying opportunity has been seized on by some as a vehicle to create di-

vision in our community for supposedly political gain. This is both shameful and egregious.

Geoff Hilton, Mount Martha

Be informed to vote

Amid the muddy pool of Voice referendum misinformation, the proactivity of the If You Don’t Know, Just Ask campaigners on the Mornington Peninsula is admirable (“Progressives offer Yes, No details” The News 3/10/23).

Australia’s last referendum was 24 years ago and our constitution has remained unchanged since 1977. That’s 46 years ago. Opportunities for improvement, however small, do not come around very often. It’s important that Australians understand that the Voice would recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and has the potential to close the plethora of health and socioeconomic gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

This is an important moment in time. Make it count. Make an informed vote on 14 October.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Ignoring drugs, alcohol

Again, the MP for Frankston Paul Edbrooke has been seen as missing in action on the issue of the closing of the Frankston Healthcare Medical Centre because the Victorian government did not support the centre which assisted drug addicts (“Emergency pressure” The News 3/10/23).

It seems that Mr Edbrooke is too busy supporting safe injecting rooms which keeps heroin users addicted to heroin.

He is yet to say if he supports a safe injecting room being established in Frankston.

The Frankston Council is also a culprit of family violence being committed in Frankston with it’s pro “off premises licences” rubber stamping approvals.

Taking alcohol into the family home is a main cause of family violence.

I have opposed some applications for “Off Premises Licences” and use family violence as the reason for my objection, but the council ignores my objection and grants the liquor licences.

It seems that victims of drugs and alcohol are just people to be ignored in Frankston.

Russell Morse, Karingal

MP’s ‘easy call’

Our local member [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie has expended some money (presumably taxpayers money) on a neat little sign at the Uralla Road-Nepean Highway , Mount Martha intersection demanding the intersection be fixed.

Despite roads being primarily a state issue, one cannot help wondering why, when they had a decade in office, the LNP government did not

extend complete funding for the project if it is such an important project. So easy to make big calls from opposition.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Widening opportunities

Peninsula Aero Club’s planning application, if approved, would allow widening of the asphalt surface on the north-south runway at Tyabb Airport from 10m to 16m (“Airport wants to widen its runway” The News 4/10/23). This has the potential to severely impact the amenity and safety of the more than 25,000 Tyabb, Somerville and Hastings residents from increased aircraft traffic by day and night.

The construction drawings from 2002 show the original bitumen surface runway (10m wide) and the two shoulders (three metres wide each) and clearly distinguish between the “shoulders” and the “runway”.

The PAC planning application seeks to reconstruct the shoulders to a far higher specification (150mm of Class 3 or 2 crushed rock, cement/ lime stabilisation, compaction, 50mm asphalt surface) than the original shoulders (unspecified depth Class 4 crushed rock or gravel, no stabilisation, no compaction, no bitumen surface).

The net result will be that the shoulders - built for drainage and not for take-off and landing of aircraft - will be asphalted and rendered highly suitable for aircraft use.

A 16m wide asphalted runway would encourage pilots of wider landing-carriage aircraft to use the runway, and encourage more pilots generally (commercial operations, adverse weather operations) to use the runway day and night resulting in more noise and safety risks for local residents.

Tyabb Airport operates without air traffic controllers (except occasionally) and there is no cap on operations of aircraft under 4500 pounds at night, no matter how noisy they are.

I, and no doubt thousands of local residents, are not opposed to the ultimate widening of the sealed section of the runway. However, we oppose any widening before the necessary amenity and safety protections (annual cap on movements, cap on noisy take offs, and a curfew) are in place and legally enforceable.

Brewis Atkinson, Tyabb

Negative calculation

Want to make more long term rentals? Simply make deductions taken on rentals directly proportionate to the days the rental is rented. So, if rented to Airbnb-type rentals 10 days a year to maximise profits only 0.0273972602739726 per cent (10/365) of negative gearing deductions allowed. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

YES signs have been vandalised and then restored. Pictures: Supplied

Something for everyone at Peninsula Cup

THE highlight of Mornington’s spring racing calendar will be here before we know it. The Neds Peninsula Cup returns to the serene surrounds of Mornington Racecourse on Sunday 5 November, promising a buzzing atmosphere and spectacle of activity sure to please racegoers of all sorts.

The much-adored Highview Marquee presents the perfect place to

perch this Neds Peninsula Cup Day, available to members and the public to immerse themselves in spring racing in every aspect, from live music and entertainment to an all-inclusive food and beverage package provided by a selection of the Peninsula’s best food trucks and central bar, not to mention the epic equine action on track.

Elevate your Highview Marquee experience and book into the Highview Hometurn, with reserved seating and an exclusive garden location within the enclosure.

The ultimate trackside location, the Highview Marquee is the epitome of a premium race day outing. Lock in your spot now at mrc.racing.com

Around the grounds, the Silent

Disco offers punters the opportunity to let loose and flaunt their best moves. With three different genres of music available to play through the wireless LED headsets, the trackside party vibes will be lifted at the flick of a switch.

Racegoers flocking to the front lawn are invited to gallivant amongst the garden party vibes and even more

of the finest local food trucks, pop-up bars and a DJ to curate a supreme trackside experience. For the young and young-at-heart, a variety of unlimited rides catering to all levels of thrill await, as well as lawn games and face painting promising fun for all.

PUZZLE ZONE

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4. Brusque 7. Clap

18. Small & rotund

21. Independently

22. Roman III

23. Fiasco

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2. Contest court decision

3. Chowder ingredient

4. Gallivants

5. Wild

6. Escaped

10. Concur

13. Edge of highway

14. More robust

16. Cinematographer’s apparatus

18. Vanuatu’s capital, ... Vila

19. Xmas period

20. Conjurer’s stick

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17. Delighted

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THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

The Great Mail Fail of 2023

By Stuart McCullough

I MOVED house. It was an epic event that took me to the limit of human endurance and I was relieved it when was over. Having moved into a new home, I’ve continued to receive mail addressed to the previous occupants. A lot of it. This is despite the fact that moving house would not have come as a surprise to them. Let me say at the outset that Australia Post has a fabulous (and cheap) mail redirect service available but those that preceded me had clearly decided against signing up. Then they cornered me.

As I was preparing to move in, they asked that I let them know if any letters arrived after they were gone. And arrive they did. By the tonne. And, so far as I could tell, among the avalanche of missives promoting various pizza chains, gardening services and such, was what appeared to be very important mail from major institutions like banks, phone companies, government agencies, to say nothing of Specsavers. After a fortnight or so, I sent the previous owners a text message. And heard absolutely nothing in reply.

I cut them some slack. I reasoned that moving house is a stressful experience and responding to my text message might not be at the top of their ‘to do’ list. So I waited. And waited. And sent another message. All the while, mail continued to accumulate. I was stuck – I felt the moment I decided to ‘return to sender’ was the precise moment they’d respond to my earlier messages. The pile of uncollected mail started to cast a shadow from the kitchen bench.

Before long, the bench disappeared beneath a mountain of unopened mail. This required me to find an alternative location to store it. Using a shovel and a wheelbarrow, I transported the misdirected missives to the spare room. Technically speaking, it then became the mailroom. As I dumped the latest barrow load onto the floor, I caught a glimpse of my future life, one in which

I was unable to walk from one room to another because of the piles of unwanted mail. I felt a chill. Perhaps the previous occupants were keen to shake off every vestige of their old life. Maybe they’d entered the witness protection program. They could well have decided that a text message from an unknown phone number was simply a scam and that after offering to send on their mail I’d be telling them I was their child and had an urgent bill to pay. Who could blame them? On one level, I understand. Sorting out your mail can easily be something you put off. But it wasn’t just bills, important notices and offers for

an eye test they were missing out on. They were missing out on magazines.

I love magazines. For most of my life, I’ve read music magazines, pouring through the pages in search of something new and interesting. Magazines are an entire world into which you escape. And they represent such a broad array of interests – from food, to style, to travel. For reasons that I’ve never really understood, the magazine ‘Truckin’ Life’ – which I can only hope is not a form of rhyming slang – was extremely popular when I was in primary school. Magazines are so much more than words and pictures; they’re a por-

tal to another dimension.

‘Australian Shooter’ is – according to the website - the flagship publication of the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia. Every month, a copy of Australian Shooter has turned up on my doorstep. If you’re passionate about such things, then I wish you the best of luck. But it’s not a world that I have any knowledge of and having the magazine arrive felt like I was being given a secret I hadn’t wanted.

Naturally, the magazine came wrapped in plastic. I never opened it, hoping still that the previous occupants might respond to my text messages and come and get their mail which, by now, had filled the spare room and was inching its way down the hall. But although I didn’t read ‘Australian Shooter’, I would see the cover. Front and back.

Each month, the back cover featured some version of the same advert. It was, I think, for gun insurance. Or at least I hope it was. Because, to the untrained eye, the advertisements came across as a little bit creepy if not outright threatening. Which is unusual in advertising.

The ad featured a person holding a gun of some description. And then a slogan that tried to communicate how affordable the product was without making it entirely clear that they were, in fact, talking about insurance. They could have been talking about anything. My favourite featured a photo of an older gentleman, grinning as he held a rifle. The slogan below the photo declared ‘it’s cheap!’ which I hoped referred to the insurance but could just as easily as life itself.

After numerous messages, I decided enough was enough. I’ve no idea how a simple courtesy became a major inconvenience, but it took four days to write ‘return to sender’ on each item of mail. No good deed, it seems, goes unpunished. But it does come with a complimentary subscription to ‘Australian Shooter’ magazine. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Serious accident at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

A SERIOUS accident occurred Wednesday last, on the Hastings Road, Frankston, when Mrs. Roslyn Parris, of Baxter was driving her horse and gig into the market, was proceeding along the road, about 12.45pm, when a motor lorry laden with roofing tiles crashed into the rear of her gig, smashing it and the harness to pieces, throwing the lady heavily to the ground, rendering her unconscious.

Mrs. Parris was attended by Dr. Johnston who was summoned to the scene of the accident, and removed to Nurse Campbell’s private hospital “St. Pancras”, where she was admitted suffering from severe shock and bruises, and a broken arm.

The patient has not sufficiently recovered to be removed, but is progressing satisfactorily.

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CR. McCulloch at the council meeting on Friday last, drew attention to the overdraft on quarry that he said amounted to £17 loss per day for over four months.

The Engineer had said that a larger charge would have to be made, and he wished to move:

That a quarry committee meeting be held in a fortnight’s time to consider ways and means of more economically working same.

Cr. Oates said that the land that had been worked should have been sold and would help to defray costs.

Cr. May had made a study of the situation and was prepared to submit a model and plan for more economi-

cally working the quarry at committee meeting.

Cr. Gray drew attention to the drafting of matter, but did not wish to attack the working, as he was aware of the inconvenience that the engineer was working under.

To this Cr. McCulloch concurred and further stated that a person had pointed out to him how a great expense could be saved by means of installing a gravitation service for transporting the metal.

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THE headmaster of Frankston State school (Mr. J. D. Jennings) informs us that the sum of £5/5/- has been contributed to the Japanese Relief Fund by the staff and children. Details of the items will appear in next issue.

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THE Engagement is announced of Miss Eileen Hunt, daughter of the late Mr. F. A. Hunt (late C.I.D. Russell Street, Melbourne), and Mrs. A. Hunt, “Tanti” Hotel, Mornington (late Frankston and Numurkah) to Mr. P. J. O’Connor, Petty Officer, Flinders Naval Depot, Crib Point, eldest son of the late Mr. P. J. Connor, and Mrs. A. Peel, Hackney, London, England.

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CR. W. J. Oates left this week on a holiday trip to Mildura.

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THE parents and friends of the Scouts of 1st Chelsea (St. Chads.) Troop of Boy Scouts met at the Vicarage on Wednesday night, to discuss the matter of sending the troop on a trip to Adelaide to take part in the All Australian Corroboree to be held in

that city next January.

A committee was appointed to raise funds to meet the expenses of the venture.

A grand social is to be held on Tuesday, 30th October as a preliminary effort.

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MUCH satisfaction is given by the clearing the trees from the bend at the One-Mile-Bridge, a far better view being obtained.

It only remains for the opposite side of the road to be cleared to remove every obstruction, thereby giving a clear and fine view of the whole of the dangerous bend.

The pot holes in the Melbourne Road still remain a nuisance to the users of this main arterial thoroughfare.

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H. DALY, ranger at Seaford, said complaints received as per shire secretary’s letter seemed very strange, as he was up and down the road two or three times a week, and there were no wandering cattle about. He inquired if he could pound off vacant blocks of land? He had warned two or three owners and they had kept their stock in since.

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SECRETARY, Railways, stating that additional kerosene lamp will be provided forthwith at the approach to the Frankston station subway on the down side, as a temporary arrangement, pending installation of electric lighting.

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THE use of concentrated manures makes a strong appeal to the man who has to pay freight, because it is a

direct saving in cost and handling.

About half the quantity of a concentrated manure gives the same result as the full amount of a weak manure. This means half the freight to pay and half the cartage and labor. The firm of Cockbills are specialising in these concentrated manures and announce by advertisement in this issue a reduction in prices of all manures.

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£500,000 for Developmental Roads

At the council meeting on Friday last the council decided to submit to the Country Roads Board the following list of roads which it is proposed to carry out during the next year:

Humphries road, and round through quarry.

Boundary road, Mt. Eliza.

Extension, Baxter-Pearcedale east.

Wells road, Seaford.

Coolart road.

Grayden’s road (3-chain road be considered).

Boundary road, station to Tyabb road.

Bungower road.

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THE many friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pratt will be pleased to learn that they returned to Frankston on Monday last after a six weeks holiday in New South Wales.

Mr. Pratt has greatly benefitted by his enforced holiday, and is now able to engage in business with his oldtime vigor.

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THE many friends of Mr. E. McComb will regret to learn that he met with a painful accident on Friday last, having cut an artery in his foot.

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He was attended to by Dr. Maxwell and is now in inmate of Sister Creswick’s Hospital, where he is progressing favorably.

*** MISS Clare Bartleet had the misfortune to slip on a kerb last Saturday, sustained a severe sprained ankle which will necessitate her lying up for a while.

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THE numerous friends of Mr. W. Crawford Young will learn with regret that he has been confined to his bed since last Friday.

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AN event which will undoubtedly appeal to the Frankston and District people is the Pianoforte Recital to be held at the Assembly Hall, Collins Street, on Thursday, November 15, at 8 p.m.

Dorothea Macmaster (L.T.C.L. L.A.B., Mus. Dip. Melb), and her students will render a programme that will appeal to all lovers of music, and the following of Miss Macmaster’s students will appear:

Miss Ethel Oliver; Miss Doris Collard and Miss Sylvia Minchin. A musical treat is in store for their Frankston admirers.

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IN future all communications, reports, etc., intended for insertion in this paper must bear the signature of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. Editor.

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Pirates strike first blow, Flinders find a win

By Brodie Cowburn

PROVINCIAL

MPCA cricket returned last weekend with one-day action.

Reigning Provincial division champions Old Peninsula got their 2023/2024 campaign off to a good start at home against Peninsula division premiers Heatherhill.

The Pirates chose to bat first. Their best performers were Dylan O’Malley and captain Justin Grant - O’Malley scored 53 from the opening position and Grant scored 51 runs batting at number five.

Old Peninsula finished their innings after 40 overs with 175 runs on the board.

Heatherhill skipper Kristian Miller led from the front, but he didn’t get enough help from his teammates for a successful run chase.

Miller scored 73 runs before being dismissed by Justin Grant. The tail end fought hard after his dismissal, but couldn’t quite get over the line.

With time working against them, Heatherhill were bowled out nine runs short of their target. Their last wicket fell with four balls left to spare.

At Overport Park, Langwarrin

bested Baden Powell by five wickets. Baden Powell were bowled out for 148, and couldn’t defend their total.

Pines got their season started on the right foot with a seven wicket win over Red Hill away from home on Saturday. Sorrento thumped Long Island by 77 runs to close out the round.

PENINSULA

LAST season’s defeated grand finalist Seaford Tigers are off to a shaky start to their 2023/2024 campaign.

The Tigers took on Mt Eliza at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday. They chose to bowl first, but struggled to make an impact.

Mt Eliza’s top order did the damage - the scoreboard read 1-128 before the wicket of Lahiru Opatha fell for 77 runs.

Mt Eliza scored 6/202 from their 40 overs. Liam O’Halloran’s three wickets helped to limit the damage.

The Tigers were no match in the end. After an opening stand of 27 between Brayden Roscoe and Benjamin Miller, they lost 6-24. Three of those wickets came without a run being scored.

Each of Mt Eliza’s six bowlers took a wicket and shared in the fun. Tom Baron took 2-9 from five overs and

Lahiru Opatha took 2-10 from four overs.

The Tigers were bowled out for just 101 runs, dooming them to a heavy defeat.

Rosebud scored a win at home in their season opener. They chased down Baxter’s total of 166 with an over and five wickets to spare.

Somerville were narrowly defeated by Moorooduc on Saturday. Moorooduc worked hard to defend a total of 138 runs. Somerville was bowled out for 131 with an over left to play.

Mornington were in fine form last weekend. The Bulldogs chased down Dromana’s score of 201 with six wickets left in hand.

DISTRICT

SUB DISTRICT premier Balnarring’s life in the District division got off to a poor start on Saturday.

The newly promoted side took on Flinders at home. Their top order played well - Jackson Hannah scored 55, Luke Hewitt scored 20, and Mark Walles scored 27 - but a massive collapse cost them the game.

Outside of their openers and first drop batters, no Balnarring player scored a double digit total. They were

bowled out for 155.

Mason Mail was brilliant with the ball. He dismissed both openers then helped clean up the tail. He posted figures of 4/16 from seven overs.

Flinders chased down their target with ease. Opener Jack Field scored an unbeaten 45, Mason Mail scored 45, and Sam Gove came in at number three and posted a half-century from only 36 deliveries.

Flinders reached their target in just 29 overs with eight wickets to spare.

Carrum Downs started their season with a thumping 127 run win over Carrum. Opener James Quarmby scored 49 runs, and James Abbotts and Robert Johnston each scored 59.

Delacombe Park were 42 run winners over last season’s losing grand finalists Seaford on Saturday. Crib Point also started their season with a victory - the Magpies beat Main Ridge at Ditterich Reserve.

SUB DISTRICT

A BRILLIANT unbeaten knock of 73 from 57 deliveries by Dilasri Lokubandara helped Boneo score a good win over Mt Martha on Saturday.

Mt Martha came into the game

looking to make amends for last season’s Grand Final defeat to Balnarring. They batted first, but failed to keep control of the game.

Both of Mt Martha’s openers fell for low scores. Skipper Ben Stallworthy and Thomas Walker corrected course with scores of 36 and 50 respectively, but their dismissals signalled the beginning of the end.

Mt Martha scored 8-139 from their 40 overs. Boneo reached that target in 36 overs with four wickets left to spare.

Lokubandara was the star of the day. He smashed eight boundaries, including five sixes, during his entertaining knock.

Pearcedale started their season with a four-wicket win at home against Frankston YCW. Hastings and Tootgarook also picked up home ground victories over Ballam Park and Rye respectively.

Skye posted a massive score of 220 at Skye Reserve on Saturday. Their opponents, Tyabb, fought admirably to stay in the game but the task proved too much. Tyabb was bowled out for 173.

On bat: Frankston YCW clinched a 52 point over Pearcedale in their MPCA Sub-Districts 2nd XI match. Picture: Craig Barrett

Adams, Bambach join Langy

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

LANGWARRIN gaffer Jamie Skelly

has wasted little time in refashioning his squad by signing two new players for the 2024 season.

And a third newcomer could be on the way if discussions between the club and an attacking player reach a positive conclusion.

Last week the local NPL2 club agreed terms with central defender Luke Adams and Queensland goalkeeper Griffin Bambach.

Adams, 29, boasts an impressive CV.

He has captained New Zealand at under-17 and under-20 levels and made five appearances for the full national side.

He started playing as a junior with Auckland-based Fencibles United eventually signing for Waitakere United as a youth before joining Derby County on a one-year contract.

He returned to Waitakere United before joining Wellington Phoenix for the 2013-14 A-League season.

Another spell at Waitakere United followed before he agreed terms in November 2014 with South Melbourne then under head coach Chris Taylor.

In 2021 Adams signed for Green Gully then switched to Dandenong Thunder for the 2023 season.

It’s a measure of his durability that he featured in all 26 league games for Thunder this year.

Adams arrives at Lawton Park amid high expectations of what he can deliver.

Last season Langwarrin and Melbourne City conceded 56 goals a tally only exceeded in NPL2 by bottom side Pascoe Vale.

And when veteran defender Simon Storey retired and took on an assistant coaching role it was important that the club sign a suitable replacement to guide a young defence.

“I have no problem taking on responsibility,” Adams said.

“I’ve taken on leadership roles before and I’ve been in the NPL for seven or eight seasons now.

“I’m a no-nonsense sort of player –talking, leading, organising – probably not the most talented but I’ll give you concentration and focus and I can help others along.”

Joining Langwarrin is a homecoming of sorts for Adams.

“I was actually born in Frankston so there’s a bit of a special touch coming back to where you were born.

“My parents came here from England then went back because of a family issue before going to New Zealand and settling there.

“Joining Langwarrin was a good opportunity for me to come to a family club as I have a six year old, a four-year-old and a newborn.

“I spoke to the coaches and it just seemed like a good fit in fact it ticked all the boxes for me.”

Bambach reached a similar conclusion after speaking to Langwarrin sponsor Greg Kilner and Skelly.

“I didn’t know much about Langwarrin at first but after speaking to Greg and Jamie and looking further into it they look like a really good club,” he said.

“I think they’re essentially a British club and they’ve got a good record at holding on to players so it seemed a perfect segway for me if I’m looking to play at a higher level.”

Bambach hails from the NSW coastal town of Byron Bay.

He played junior football there and after two seasons in the Bryron Bay

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seniors he moved to Burleigh Heads in the Gold Coast Premier League.

His next move was to Ipswichbased Western Pride under former Langy coach Terry Kirkham.

“I had a pretty good season there individually and that was the stepping stone for a move to Sunshine Coast Wanderers.”

But Bambach suffered back-toback season-ending injuries during his time there.

Four games into the 2020 season he suffered a severe shoulder dislocation and the following pre-season as he prepared for a comeback a training mishap resulted in a broken ankle.

It was back to Burleigh Heads for the 2022 season and this year he returned to Sunshine Coast Wanderers.

But the urge to test himself at a higher level prompted a call to Kirkham who recommended Langwarrin and the Victorian NPL as a progressive move.

There was another lure at Langwarrin drawing Bambach towards the club – goalkeeping coach Lou Kast-

ner.

“Yeah that was a big part of it too –to work with him.

“Obviously he’s worked with professional clubs before so I know he knows how to push me in the right way to get the very best out of myself and take me to that next level.

“And I’ll need that because I know Langwarrin has a strong core of keepers.

“I’m going there to fight for the number one spot – I want to try and get it for the whole season but that’s up to me whether I get it or not.

“I’m confident in my ability though.”

In State 2 news Skye United held its presentation night last weekend with Brett Heskins and Mark O’Connor sharing the senior men’s best and fairest award with Nhan Than runnerup. Ben Guerts won the reserves best and fairest and Charlie Jeffs was runner-up.

Leo McLeod won the senior men’s Golden Boot award and Daniel Cas-

tillo won the reserves equivalent. In the senior women Alex Jones won the best and fairest award while Neah Ascott was the reserves best and fairest.

The senior women’s Golden Boot award was shared by Jenna Chandler and Tata Ascott with Neah Ascott winning the reserves Golden Boot honours.

The senior women’s Players’ Player of the Year was Kerryn Thomson while Hollie McDonald was runnerup.

The reserve women’s Players’ Player of the Year was Chiara Ferra with Meike Berg runner-up.

In other news former Frankston City defender Bobby Adams died last week after a long illness.

Adams, 71, was a prominent member of Frankston’s 1979 squad that was beaten by Essendon Croatia on goal difference in the race for the State League title.

He made 90 appearances in the seniors from 1977 to 1981 and transferred to Mornington in 1982.

New arrivals: Defender Luke Adams (left) and goalkeeper Griffin Bambach are Langwarrin’s first new signings under head coach Jamie Skelly. Pictures: Supplied