ROSEBUD’S Yawa Aquatic Centre was abuzz with excitement last week as popular Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins paid a visit to share important water safety messages with the community head of summer. The TV personality was greeted by locals and staff on 16 November as part of a national water safety campaign of the year that aims to provide students with the skills to stay afloat in emergency aquatic situations.
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THE new Mornington Peninsula Shire
councillors met for the first time on Tuesday 19 November and elected Briars Ward councillor Anthony Marsh as mayor and Tanti Ward councillor Paul Pingiaro as deputy mayor.
Marsh told The News he was “humbled” by the endorsement of other councillors and saw his term as a “huge opportunity for change at a pivotal time in the shire’s history”. Marsh, who served in the mayoral role in 2021/22, sees this term as one of “cultural shift”.
“We have huge challenges ahead,” said Marsh.
“And to see through these challenges, the voters have chosen to elect a more commercially minded group of councillors that are well equipped to face them.”
Marsh believes the election results reflect a mandate to get back to core issues and get the shire “back on track”.
“It’s fair to say we got a bit distracted in the last council term,” said Marsh.
“But while I want to emphasise the need to change, I want it to be positive change.
“I want to make it clear, our mandate
is not about gutting services, but rather ensuring every dollar of ratepayer money is spent wisely.
“Now we have eight new councillors, and two business owners as mayor and deputy mayor. It is a very different group than last time.”
On his new deputy, Marsh said “Honestly, I’m really excited.”
“He is a business-minded person, with deep family roots on the peninsula going back generations, and I know he will serve in the interest of the peninsula’s residents.
“I couldn’t think of a better person to help get the ship back on course.” Pingiaro had a whirlwind meeting,
being elected deputy mayor only 25 minutes after being in inducted as a first-time councillor.
“What an incredible journey it has been,” Pingiaro told The News
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve under mayor Cr Marsh.
“I am excited for the opportunities and challenges ahead and look forward to working cohesively with both the shire and community members to create a brighter future for all.”
The new mayor and deputy will now lead councillors overseeing the process of appointing a new CEO with John Baker set to leave on 6 December
(Shire CEO Baker resigns, The News 29/10/24).
Other pressing issues are a reduction in federal government funding, rate capping at below CPI, and a cost-shifting crisis expected to cost the shire $234m over the next five years (Financial crisis looms for shire, The News 22/10/24).
They will also have to contend with the controversial paid-parking program (which both Marsh and Pingiaro opposed), the fate of which was delayed into the new councillor’s term by the last term councillors (Paid beach parking ‘mayhem’ not over yet, The News 10/9/24).
THE Mornington Peninsula’s Dolphin Research Institute (DRI) has been awarded a prestigious honour in recognition of its
school ambassador program at the 2024 Victorian Marine and Coastal Awards.
The Institute was awarded the Inspiring Community Engagement and Education category during the awards ceremony held on 7 Novem-
ber at the Showtime Events Centre in South Wharf.
Since 2001, the DRI’s I sea, I care program has developed senior primary school students into Victorian coastal and marine ambassadors, who have engaged nearly two million people across Melbourne. By peer teaching junior grades about Victoria’s environment, the program provides a platform to en-
gage and inspire younger students to also become environmental leaders, further developing the next generation of marine champions.
“I was proudest about the program that after 23 years, without any rebranding, it can receive an award in a category with Zoos Victoria and Melbourne Water - and we are only five full-time equivalent staff,” the DRI’s executive director Jeff Weir said.
“I was also proud for Ellie Collins our education manager as this is her first year in the role with a chance to make it her own,” he said, as he extended his gratitude to council partners (including Mornington Peninsula Shire) and all ambassadors and past members of their small team.
Nearly 100 schools are involved in the project with 22 schools from
the Mornington Peninsula being involved this year.
Through workshops, young marine ambassadors are trained to peer teach the rest of their school and communities in all aspects of the marine environment. Ambassadors provided peer teaching for 44,000 students this year.
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THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has emerged as one of the top performers in Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) with residents and community groups pocketing more than $2 million in refunds.
The scheme allows people to return eligible drink containers for a 10-cent refund at participating collection points.
Returned drink containers can be transformed into all kinds of new things, reducing litter and promoting recycling.
Eastern Victoria MP Tom McIntosh announced last week that the Mornington Peninsula Shire was among the highest local government areas (LGA) statewide for total numbers of containers recycled, with 27,117,810 containers returned in the past 12 months.
“This has put $2,711,781 back in the pockets of residents and community groups,” McIntosh said since the scheme launched on 1 November last year.
According to government data that showed containers recorded to date, the Mornington Peninsula Shire LGA was ranked 10th in the state followed by the Frankston LGA with a total of 26,001,824 containers returned.
Neighbouring council City of Kingston LGA was ranked as the 14th highest in Victoria with 20,974,242 containers returned.
Hume LGA took out top spot with 55,847,307 total containers returned, generating a whopping $5.5 million refund for residents and community groups.
The government said Victorians were recycling an average of 145 con-
tainers per return, with more than 26 million containers deposited the week following the AFL Grand Final – the biggest week of returns on record.
McIntosh, who recently toured the CDS Vic Depot in Mornington, run by Return-It, congratulated the peninsula community, saying “locals have jumped on this scheme – taking the opportunity both to save some money and look after the environment”.
“It’s outstanding that everyone, whether they’re residents or community groups, has embraced it the way
they have.”
Return-It CEO Marc Churchin said a total of 290 million containers had been collected.
“Our network of collection points has grown significantly, making recycling more accessible for thousands of Victorians,” he said.
“Through strong partnerships with local businesses and not-for-profits, we’ve seen tangible benefits for both the environment and our communities.”
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Barry Irving CHRISTMAS holidays in 1974 saw a shortage of volunteers in Kalorama CFA. Peter Ellis who was on holiday himself was asked if he would fill the void as a volunteer by the CFA captains wife. Within weeks Peter had applied to join as a full time member. So began his membership that has lasted over 50 years.
Peter went on to serve the Kalorama & Mt Dandenong Brigade for the next 26 years, Peter served as 1st Lieutenant, CFA Officer for 10 years and also Captained the Brigade for 4 years.
2010 saw Peter move to Rye where he quickly joined the local Rye CFA where he is an active member after 14 years of service to Rye and the greater community.
Peter has been awarded a number of citations that include Life Member Medal, Honorary Life Member Medal, he has 2 National Medals including clasps, along with 2 Emergency National Medals.
Peter has seen his share of major fire events having been active in the Ash Wednesday fires, Black Saturday, Kinglake, Sydney fires and also the East Gippsland fires.
Rye Fire Brigade held its Annual Dinner in October this year when members from Kalorama attended to
honour Peter when he was presented with his 50 year Service Medal.
Speaking to Peter you can’t help but be impressed by the man’s humility bordering on shy. When asked why he had given so much Peter replied “That’s what we do, we look after each other like family and we serve our communities”.
The communities of both Kalorama Mt Dandenong and Rye can be justifiably proud to see Peter receive this outstanding recognition.
BONEO Fire Brigade second lieutenant Clair Arnold has reminded residents to exercise caution when using power tools after a grass fire destroyed a car in Boneo earlier this month.
Crews were called to a grass and scrub fire on Grasslands Rd just before 2.30pm on 11 November.
The fire, which spread to a car, was brought under control within 15 minutes, with firefighters staying on scene for a further 40 minutes to black out the area.
The farmer on the property was not injured. The fire also spread precariously close to a shed which was not damaged.
While the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, it was believed to have been started from grinding.
Five fire trucks from Boneo, Rosebud, Main Ridge, and Rye assisted in the firefight.
Arnold said it was important for anyone to be aware about general safety when using machinery that generates heat or sparks, especially in
summer.
“With the grass drying out it’s always good to be careful with anything that might cause a spark or be flammable,” she said.
“Have an area of one and half metre’s clearance of any flammable material or if you can’t clear that area, make sure it’s wet down beforehand; and make sure you do have a water supply so if something does spark you can deal with it pretty quickly.”
“Ensure the area’s well prepared and you’ve got everything you need to mitigate that risk,” she said, noting on “total fire ban days don’t do any cutting, welding or grinding.”
Arnold said Boneo’s 20-member brigade was prepared for the bushfire season with a recent upgrade to the rear of the station for a turn-out room.
She said the brigade was always recruiting new volunteers and encouraged anyone to apply. For more information on fire safety visit the CFA website.
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AN interactive theatre project teaching local students about family violence won an award at the 2024 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards last week.
The “This is not who I want to be” interactive theatre project is run by the Peninsula Community Legal Centre. The program for secondary students covers family violence and forced marriage.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre CEO Jackie Galloway said the theatre project was created in response to “data showing that teenage girls were already experiencing controlling relationships and family violence, and that some were going on to forced marriages after leaving school.”
cating young people about the underlying attitudes that support violence and to give them tools to question this. By using theatre performance with professional actors to tell the story about the impacts of family violence and forced marriage on a family, we have successfully educated teenagers that may experience these controlling situations. This knowledge and these tools will allow them to shape a different future.”
The program has been running at schools in the Casey municipality. A funding injection from Victorian Legal Services Board will see it extended to secondary schools in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula local government areas soon.
“The number of young people affected by family violence within our community is way too high,” Galloway said. “We wanted to find creative new ways to address this problem by edu-
“With this new funding, we will be able to develop the program so that the theatre performances can reach more students in more schools and cover additional forms of violence and crime affecting young people,” Galloway said.
“We know from our youth law work that many young people are involved in experiencing as well as perpetuating violence. Data from the Victorian Crimes Statistics Agency for 2023 indicates that crimes committed by minors across the state have reached a nineyear high. More needs to be done to educate young people about their rights and responsibilities, and to give them the tools to resist peer pressure and other negative influences which support violent behaviour that are reaching them through social media.”
Last week the theatre program won the bronze award in the community-led category at the 2024 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. The award was handed out by AttorneyGeneral Mark Dreyfus.
The Frankston-based PCLC offers free legal services. To contact PCLC call 9783 3600 or email pclc@pclc.org. au
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A BELOVED piece of Australian military history, the 82-year-old wooden vessel The Plover, which tragically sunk during a violent September storm while moored at Mornington, has been sold via an online auction.
The 12-metre boat was swamped by waves at Schnapper Point after tumultuous weather hit the peninsula on 2 September, which saw destructive winds of up to 130kph recorded in the area that also tore apart several iconic beach boxes.
Originally built for the Royal Australian Army in 1942, The Plover was a symbol of local heritage, and, until the storms hit, a popular fishing charter boat with Bay Fish N Trips in Mornington.
The news of its sinking had been met with shock and sadness from the community who rallied to save the vessel through a GoFundMe launched by the Dolphin Research Institute, which vowed to “do everything we can to get her back on the water”. Despite the community’s efforts, which raised $7709, the vessel was sold to an unknown buyer for $2000 via grays.com after 24 bids were made during the auction that closed 10 November.
According to the sale’s advertisement, it noted the vessel’s hull, superstructure (above the hull), motor and electronics were all submerged in the storm – with the extent of the repair costs being unknown.
“[The] vessel was held by mooring lines but was moving considerably due to wave/water surge, and as a result was impacting the pier,” the sale’s description read.
“Additionally, there was a loss of power to the pier which would have not allowed the batteries to remain charged, and the continued operation of the bilge pumps would have drained the batteries. This would have resulted in the continued water ingress and the eventual sinking of the vessel.
“Two days later a dive company salvaged the submerged vessel.”
It also stated that the hull showed damage under the waterline as well as on the deck, but “there is scope for repairs and return the vessel to service as a commercial charter boat”.
The vessel was available for viewing in Carrum for prospective buyers. It remains unknown whether the vessel would be restored to its former glory or serviced again as a charter boat. At this stage, it marks an end of an
era for the vessel which was built as part of an assembly line called Australian Work Boats for the military.
After WWII, The Plover was sold to the Department of Ports and Harbours in 1986 before being sold two years later to former ports and harbours employees who used it in a fishing and charter company.
In 2001, the vessel was sold again and used for chartering in Gippsland before being purchased by Bay Fish N Trips in 2010. Until its recent sale, Mark O’Donnell was The Plover’s
owner and operator.
In the days after the vessel was retrieved from the water and taken to Martha Cove, Bay Fish N Trips wrote on social media thanking “the thousands of messages and those who have supported the GoFundMe page”.
The Dolphin Research Institute’s executive director Jeff Weir expressed his sadness of the vessel having been sold as it was not only a historical icon but a valued contributor of dolphin sightings to the institute’s citizen science program.
“We were keen to help out where we could,” Weir said, adding every cent of the fundraiser went back to Bay Fish N Trips and The Plover’s recovery.
“We only hope that the new owners will look to rebuild it and get it back on the water.”
Speaking of the freak storm that hit the bay, Weir said, “there was a lot of activity to try and fight to get not only that vessel, but others were at risk as well … it’s a terrible thing and nature’s cruel”.
“In terms of putting storm in perspective the extreme winds were between a category two and category three cyclone” with the latter category reaching wind speeds between 118km/h and 159 km/h.
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A SECTION of the historic Beleura Cliff Path in Mornington will finally reopen to the public in early December for the first time in two years after landslips created a safety risk to walkers.
Mornington Peninsula Shire announced it would reopen the top section of the 102-year-old walking route, which hugs the cliffs between Mills Beach and Caraar Creek Lane overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
Its reopening marks the return of a beloved attraction, much to the relief of residents who have campaigned tirelessly to save the path since its closure, with many having expressed frustrations that the delay was unnecessarily long.
“In response to community feedback, we recently completed a risk assessment of the current condition of this section,” the shire said in a statement on November 21.
“It confirmed the top section of the path as far as the lookout could be accessed safely. The path beyond the lookout will remain closed as it is still unsafe for people to use.
Contractors are expected to be onsite on 25 November, weather permitting, to begin work on new fencing and signage.
The shire said it would update nearby residents on progress and “ask everyone to stay away from the path until this essential safety work is complete”.
Mayor Anthony Marsh said he was pleased to share the good news of the
iconic path’s reopening.
“This path holds a special place in the hearts of many of us and has been an iconic Peninsula destination for more than 100 years,” he said.
“Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work to reopen the top section of the path. If all goes according to plan, this section will reopen in early December.
“We know how important the path is to our community and are committed to advocating for state government funding to repair and reopen the entire path.”
Peter Nicholson of the Save Beleura Cliff Path group welcomed the news, maintaining that the path was an asset not a liability after it was first “cut
with a pick and shovel” in 1922.
“It’s a really good move by the shire but having said that there was no reason all along why it couldn’t be done right from the start,” he told The News
Nicholson said while the shire’s announcement was “a step in the right direction”, he added the whole path could be reopened by adding “little goat tracks around the two landslips” with temporary fencing.
“There’s absolutely no reason, from a safety point of view, if they were to open those sections of the path with nice little goat tracks just a few metres back from the slips so it’s safe.
“It’s not a permanent fix but it’s just to make it safe to walk on.”
IF you haven’t heard of U3A and don’t know what they are about, U3A Southern Peninsula invite you to attend their EXPO on Friday, November 29th, from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm at Dromana Community Hall, 2A Verdon Street, Dromana.
A selection of our arts, crafts, and photography will be on display, and a number of tutors and leaders will be on hand to chat about their courses and activities.
their expo
Please attend if you are over 50 and want to live an inspired next chapter of life in the Third Age. You will not regret it, the new friends you will make with a selection of over 80 courses and activities, there is something for everyone.
Jean Mott and Marilyn Lee from the Scottish Country Dancers (pictured below) will be on hand to personally greet you and make you very welcome.
Nicholson said the shire had argued on many occasions that they “haven’t got any money” but couldn’t understand why money was wasted installing CCTV to monitor people entering the fenced-off path.
“It was terribly expensive and then they found it was terribly difficult to monitor,” he said.
The shire said it had been working closely with the Beleura Cliff Path community group to advocate for state government funding to repair and reopen the remainder of the path.
“We are currently awaiting a response to our recent letter to the Minister for Environment, The Hon Steve Dimopoulos.”
THE group Independent 4 Flinders have announced they have chosen a candidate to contest the next federal election for the seat of Flinders, and are inviting interested parties to the announcement on 7 December.
“After months of consultation and listening to the community, Flinders now has an outstanding community candidate for the upcoming federal election” said spokesperson for Independent 4 Flinders, Debbie de Laps.
“We are thrilled to invite you to meet your independent candidate.”
The announcement will follow a months-long search for a candidate after the group formed in May this year (Independent sought to ‘flip’ Flinders, The News 6/8/24).
The candidate will be announced at a function at Alexandra Park Pavilion, 275 Main Street, Mornington, on Saturday 7 December fom 4pm - 5pm.
People wishing to attend can obtain a ticket at: events.humanitix.com/ flinders-candidate-launch
Volunteer call-out for RSPCA Mornington Op Shop
THE RSPCA is calling for enthusiastic individuals to join their team of volunteers at their Mornington Op Shop which needs a helping hand this summer.
Volunteers receive all training including customer service, stock management and merchandising. Perks include a 30 per cent discount in the RSPCA Victoria retail store. Anyone aged over 18 can become a volunteer at the Mornington Op Shop at 139 Mornington-Tyabb Rd. To apply at www.rspcavic.org/ opshopvolunteers
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A GIANT piggy bank will make its way to Rosebud as part of a charity fundraising effort to support children with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
The Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal will see the giant pig visit the Commonwealth Bank Rosebud branch on 28 November with staff selling piggy bank merchandise.
Funds raised will support children like fiveyear-old Eve who still doesn’t have a precise diagnosis other than she has a type of lung and heart condition called interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension.
Her parents Georgie and Shaun, who live on the Mornington Peninsula, understand first-hand the impact of the holistic care provided by Very Special Kids, who has supported their daughter since 2019 with vital emotional, clinical and practical care.
“Very Special Kids is a lifeline to us,” Georgie said.
“They’re our main support network offering everything from respite to advice on equipment,
and someone to talk to. They have helped us stay afloat emotionally through the toughest of times.”
Unfortunately for Eve, her situation hasn’t changed and she remains on oxygen 24/7.
While she faces their daily hurdles, new member of the family, baby boy Jack, however, has brought excitement for the family including Eve who loves his cuddles.
The giant piggy bank will visit Commonwealth Bank branches at various Victorian towns from 27-29 November.
Commonwealth Bank has been a key partner of the appeal for 25 years, contributing more than $3.3 million to the charity.
Rosebud Commonwealth Bank branch manager Melissa Bertucci said their team had “a long-standing history of raising funds for Very Special Kids and we’re excited to welcome back the piggy trailer again this year”.
Very Special Kids CEO Michael Wasley thanked the community’s generosity that would “continue to improve the quality of life of the children in our care, while helping families build positive, lasting memories together”.
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A MT MARTHA resident has slammed the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s decision to double the costs of its dust suppression program on unsealed roads, adding his voice to a growing chorus of critics speaking out about the price hike.
The resident, who asked not to be named as he and others are in talks with the shire with the hope of seeking a positive resolution, said the escalation of fees “doesn’t pass the pub test”. He said he and neighbouring residents paid a collective fee to have their unsealed roads suppressed each year, but the price hike would see them pay about $10,000 in total – up $4000 from last year, leaving many astounded and frustrated.
The cost hike impacts residents in Birdrock Ave, Clarkes Ave, Irvine Ave, Leggatt Cres, Prescott Ave, Deakin Dr, and Morrisons Ave.
The council has 1083 unsealed roads within its boundaries – with a total distance of 373kms, however the council’s annual dust suppression program only covers around 25kms of unsealed roads.
The program aims to alleviate concerns about living or driving on dry, dusty roads.
Concerns of the price hike were raised by The News earlier this month with the shire citing the rising costs of material, labour, and service to justify the program’s price increase.
A contract was awarded to Fulton Hogan earlier this year which the shire said would be “better for our com-
munity in terms of cost-effectiveness, sustainability and level of service”.
But ratepayers argued that the decision was inadequate particularly when other councils like Cardinia Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Shire Council were charging ratepayers half the price (Kicking up dust over price hike, The News 5/11/24).
The Mt Martha resident said he and other residents had met with shire officers about the tender process for the new contract but they “indicated they had little power to influence the situation”.
THE Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula attended a Western Port economic roundtable discussion, hosted by Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, with Treasurer Tim Pallas and business leaders at Chief’s Son Distillery in Somerville last week.
“CFMP Members including Searoad Ferries, Esso, Hart Marine, SPX, Cohort Nursery, Gazzola Farms, Pt Leo Estate led the conversation,” said CFMP CEO Joshua Sinclair.
“We were also pleased to reiterate our support for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal in Hastings, and were pleased that the Port of Hastings were part of the conversation with the Treasurer and our local MP.”
Other issues that were raised included: n Support for the visitor economy and the impact the state budget has on this important industry
has been no public consultation.”
According to the resident, the shire has also proposed to reduce the regular maintenance of dirt roads including grading to a 26-week cycle instead of every 15 weeks as has been the previous practice, which he said was “barely enough during wet weather spells to prevent dangerous potholes forming”.
“It’s gone to a year unless you complain so I complained and went to customer service and then all of a sudden the roads were done,” he said.
“No timetable for the work has been available on the council’s website since the start of the year, and there
“Why is it they needed to make this change and create this difficulty?” the resident said, adding it had left ratepayers “feeling neglected and without influence”.
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PRIMARY schools have gathered for a block of fun in an inaugural Lego competition hosted by the Lions Club of Mornington.
Teams of grade 4-5 students from Mornington Park Primary School, Moorooduc Primary School, and Mt Martha Primary School put their skills to the test after being set a challenge to build the sturdiest Lego road bridge within 90 minutes.
The event, held at Mornington Park Primary School hall on 15 November, was part of a Perpetual Lego Bridge
Building competition developed by Lions members Graham Read and Denise Tsotras as part of their community support plans.
“The idea was to create a non–physical and creative challenge for children to build a Lego road bridge within 90 minutes with a design of 25cm wide by 25cm high that would support a 500g weight placed on the top surface,” Read said.
Through a generous grant from Mt Martha Bendigo Bank, the Lions Club bought special Lego kits for each of the schools one week prior to the event to allow the students to practice.
The pieces then had to be disassembled and replaced in the Lego box on
the competition day.
Mount Martha Primary School took out the honours with their creative build being voted the most skilful by Lions Club secretary John Hannah, who acted as a technical judge with Tsotras judging aesthetics.
The school was presented with an inscribed Perpetual Winners Trophy and a Lego building kit.
“It was enjoyable for everyone present to see the creativity, enthusiasm and thrill all the students gained from taking part in the competition,” Read said.
The Lions Club of Mornington plans to run a similar Lego event next year.
Tom Mollenkopf of Shoreham told The News this month of how he was shocked to discover that the cost to pay for dust suppression works along a 100-metre at the front of his property on Tucks Rd would be $971 – up $496 from last year.
“Like many other ratepayers, I remain very troubled by the increase in charges,” he said.
The shire’s infrastructure services manager Tom Haines-Sutherland said during the tender process a “high priority” was placed on addressing concerns raised by the community, such as potholes, roadside drains and road resurfacing.
n The growth and potential of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal n Utilising SUZ-1 land for broader industrial and commercial uses n Inequity and inaccessibility to regional Victorian funding despite regional challenges
n Workforce issues including skills, expertise, qualifications, housing, and retention of workers
n Cutting regulation, red and green tape, and working with local government to encourage businesses to take risks
“The future of Western Port is very bright, and the committee will continue to work with its members to advocate for positive policy outcomes and significant investment for the often ‘forgotten’ side of the Mornington Peninsula,” said Sinclair.
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire are seeking input on the “future of transport scross the Mornington Peninsula.
“Whether you walk, cycle, drive, or use public transport, this is your chance to have a say in how we get around now and for years to come,” said a shire statement.
“We’re kicking off the first round of consultation for our Integrated Transport Strategy, and we want to hear from you.
“What improvements would you like to see? How can we make it easier for you to get from place to place, reduce congestion, and create safer, more accessible routes?
“This is just the first step. We’re gathering your thoughts to help shape what should be included in the draft Strategy. Once we’ve got a draft together, hopefully early next year, we’ll come back to you for more feedback.”
The shire’s strategy will focus on:
n Connecting our community: Making it easier to travel between townships and key destinations.
n Supporting sustainable transport: More options for walking, cycling, public transport, micromobility and reducing our environmental impact.
n Safety for everyone: Ensuring transport routes are safe and accessible for all.
n Making life easier: Cutting down on travel time and easing congestion while supporting local businesses.
n Future-proofing: Planning for population growth and adapting to emerging transport technologies.
Community consultation is cur-
rently open and closes 17 December 2024.
The shire have set up an interactive map where you can drop pins and share where you think improvements are needed - whether it’s a safer intersection, better walking paths, or easier access to public transport. Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/transportstrategy to view our interactive map and take the survey online.
Alternatively, you can partake in the consultation in person at the following locations:
Mornington Main Street Market
Wednesday 27 November, 8.30am - 1pm
Yawa Aquatic Centre
Tuesday 3 December, 8:30 –11:30am
Rye Foreshore Market
Saturday 7 December, 7:30am –1pm
Bittern Sunday Market Sunday 15 December, 8am – 1pm
“LOOKING back on Strictly Ballroom” will be the subject of a talk giving by Paul Mercurio at the Hastings and Westernport Historical Society Morning Coffee morning on Wednesday 4 December commencing at 10am.
Entrance $5 for members, $7 for non-members.
Books essential please ring Linda on 5977 4479 or Di on 0490 132 011 or email info@hastingsmuseum.org. au.
FRANKSTON Police walked off the job last week to protest for an improved pay deal. Picture:
Brodie Cowburn brodie@mpnews.com.au
POLICE officers at Frankston Police Station walked off the job last week to protest for a pay rise.
Police Association Victoria members working at the station staged a 30 minute walk-out on 19 November as part of industrial action. They are seeking a six per cent pay rise per annum over the next four years, and an
end to unpaid work.
Police across the state staged walkouts last week as part of the strike. Po-
lice Association secretary Wayne Gatt said “we don’t want Victoria Police to wash its hands of our members’ future, we want it to return to the negotiating table and have some involvement in looking after its workforce.”
“With over 1000 vacancies, 800 plus members off sick and more police leaving than entering the building that will host today’s walkout, Vic-
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn and Brendan Rees
toria Police needs to take ownership here and correct the ship that is currently sailing off course,” Gatt said.
“Don’t complain about your lack of resources and close 43 stations down to rationalise your troops and then throw your hands up and say ‘this is a problem for someone else to fix’.
“Our members want Victoria Police to stop being part of the problem and instead, to return to the bargaining table and be part of the solution to this dispute.”
Police has issued a strong message that it will be out in force at popular locations across the Mornington Peninsula as schoolies begin to celebrate finishing high school.
“As in previous years, Victoria Police will be ensuring a safe environment for everyone whether a school leaver or a local community member,” a statement from Victoria Police said. Its high visible presence will be supported by Highway Patrol, Public Order Response Team, Mounted Branch and Dog Squad, which will continue throughout the summer months.
“We know that most school leavers look out for their mates, take responsibility for their actions, and speak up if their friends are taking things too far,” the statement said.
“Respect the communities you are in, venues, private property, your friends, and other partygoers. Keep an eye out for each other and if you have any concerns, seek help immediately.”
Police said they will be targeting underage drinking, anti-social and drunken behaviour in public places and around licensed venues and accommodation.
Road safety will also be enforced with officers targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, people not wearing seatbelts, and driver distraction including mobile phone use, and fatigue.
“It is a time to be celebrated with friends and we will not tolerate any behaviour that threatens the safety of those around you.”
Schoolies in Victoria officially runs from 23 November to 1 December.
MORE police have been deployed to Mornington Peninsula beaches to monitor behaviour.
Police operation “Summersafe” began last week. Police on the foreshore will keep their eyes on dangerous jet ski riding, drinking and drug activity, and anti-social behaviour.
Victoria Police acting Port Phillip local area commander, superintendent Nigel McGuire White, said “we are deploying dedicated teams in ar-
eas where they’ll be needed most; the beach, surrounding parks and transport hubs.”
“The mounted branch, dog squad and public order response team are just some of the members residents and visitors can expect to see out and about all summer from the north to the south,” he said.
“We will also have members out on the water and patrolling the shoreline to ensure that jet ski riders aren’t putting swimmers in danger. Riders who put other beach goers in harm’s way can expect to be charged with a criminal offence, and some may even have their jet skis seized. Riders can and will be drug and alcohol tested, just like drivers on the road.
“Unfortunately, we know that a small percentage of revellers will make poor decisions over the holiday period, which increases the likelihood of anti-social behaviour occurring in these popular locations. We want you to know that kind of behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will do everything we can to ensure people have a great time, but also make it home safe.”
Operation Summersafe will run until March 2025.
Further action is planned if the pay dispute is not resolved. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke was contacted for comment.
Liberal MP for the South-Eastern Metropolitan region Ann-Marie Hermans says she is “pleased to support Frankston Police in their stance against the Allan Labor Government which continues to disrespect Victoria Police by forcing them to fight for a fair pay deal through the Fair Work Commission.”
A MAN has been charged for performing a Nazi salute outside Frankston Police Station last week.
Police allege the man was wearing a hat with a “Nazi symbol” when he threatened a police officer and performed the Nazi salute outside the police station on 21 November. That afternoon police arrested a 41-year-old Seaford man and charged him with intentionally displaying the Nazi symbol, making threats to kill, intimidation of law enforcement officer, and threatening to assault police.
The man was bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 19 December.
Displaying a Nazi salute was criminalised by the state government in October last year. In Victoria, a person was found guilty of performing a Nazi salute for the first time last month.
NINE people have now been charged after a near-fatal shooting in Frankston North earlier this month.
A 36-year-old Dandenong man was found with a gunshot wound to his head on Armata Crescent just after 7pm on 4 November. He was taken to hospi-
“Instead of the Premier coming to the table to negotiate, this government is forcing police to protest through stop-work action in order to be heard,” she said.
“Victoria Police respond to emergency calls to protect all Victorians when they need it most. It is time for Premier Jacinta Allan and police minister Anthony Carbines to return to the negotiating table so our police can return to work to keep our communities safe.”
tal with life-threatening-injuries, where he has remained since. Victoria Police detective acting senior sergeant Dave Shannon said “the outcome of this incident has been devastating for a young family – a 36-year-old man remains in hospital with life altering injuries.”
Police have arrested nine people in relation to the shooting and an alleged aggravated home invasion they believe is linked earlier in the day. Police allege that the linked home invasion occurred on Raymond Avenue in Frankston just before 6pm on 4 November.
Police spent the beginning of last week looking for a man allegedly involved in the home invasion, and arrested him on Wednesday 20 November.
Last week a 22-year-old Seaford man was arrested in Melbourne’s CBD and charged with aggravated home invasion, four counts of common law assault, affray, violent disorder, and two counts of criminal damage. He was scheduled to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court later that day.
A 17-year-old Bentleigh boy, 18-year-old Frankston North woman, 21-year-old Mornington man, 22-yearold Frankston North man, 23-yearold Mornington woman, 24-year-old Cranbourne North man, 26-year-old Carrum Downs woman, and a 29-yearold Carrum Downs man have all been arrested and charged. A 28-year-old Cranbourne North woman was arrested and released pending further enquiries. Last Tuesday a 59-year-old Frankston North woman was also arrested and released.
n Set on an expansive 1771sqm (approx.) property provides unmatched privacy and versatility.
n Main residence offers three spacious bedrooms, Master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite.
n 2nd residence boasts open-plan living/dining, laundry, bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite.
n Beyond its appeal as a personal sanctuary the property is prime for development (STCA).
ELEVATING high end coastal living to spectacular new heights, this brand new luxury residence captivates with its sophistication, excellence and expansive size at 42 squares, located just 150 metres from the sparkling bay beach and Rye Main Street.
Masterfully zoned for generous family living throughout, the home boasts two living zones and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, in perfect harmony with this coveted beachside location.
The central living area seduces with its abundance of space, light and unbridled
elegance, vaulted ceilings enrich the scale of the palatial living and dining domain, warmed by the timber look cabinetry and light spilling in from the adjoining alfresco areas.
Anchored by a colossal island, the kitchen is a work of art unto itself. With sleek cabinetry and stone tile splashback, hosting guests is a breeze with a full suite of quality appliances. A butlers pantry, almost the size of the kitchen itself, allows you to prepare meals and pop the mess away whilst entertaining, and flows through to the walk in pantry. Glass doors open to a large
alfresco beneath a high pitched pergola, providing a peaceful and private space to host in the open air, backdropped by manicured lawns ready for you to landscape further if desired and put your own stamp on the home, lifestyle lovers may even choose to add a swimming pool (STCA).
Adjacent to the front lounge, the oversized master suite boasts a fitted walk in robe and a full private bathroom with freestanding soaker tub, as well as garden access to enjoy your morning coffee. In the rear wing, two spacious bedrooms both with walk in robes
ADDRESS: 11 Government Road, Rye FOR SALE: $2,650,000 to $2,900,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 889m2 AGENT: Ben Kenyon - 0413 697 203, Stockdale & Leggo Rye and Rosebud, 12 Nelson Street, Rye, (03) 5985 6555
are complemented by a full family bathroom with a second freestanding tub and a third bedroom enjoys an ensuite and walk in robe providing guest accommodation.
Among a fleet of extras in this luxury home, further notable features include; double garage with both internal and rear access, laundry, walk in linen cupboard, ceiling fans and refrigerated cooling and ducted heating. Moments from excellent schools, parks, surf and bay beaches, world class day spas, culinary experiences and Rye's vibrant shopping and dining precincts this home offers everything and more.n
This expansive 840sqm (approx.) block in sought-after Rosebud South offers the perfect canvas to bring your vision to life. Ample space for a spacious family home, lush garden, pool, or even a stylish alfresco area. Surrounded by coastal beauty, wineries, golf courses, and walking trails, and with easy access to pristine beaches, this block is more than just land—it’s an opportunity to create a lifestyle.
FOR SALE
Price Guide: $700,000 to $750,000 CONTACT
Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Ideally located just 1km from both Rye’s iconic back beach and the lively Baie, this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and potential. Whether you’re dreaming of a family residence, a peaceful holiday getaway, or a highyield investment, this 768m² property delivers space, style, and opportunity in equal measure.
UNDER OFFER
Price Guide: Contact Agent CONTACT
Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Discover the perfect blend of space, style, and location with this modern 2-bedroom plus study unit, situated on a 171 sqm block just a short walk from Rosebud’s beautiful foreshore. Ideal for firsttime buyers, downsizers, or investors, this property offers low-maintenance living with all the perks of the Mornington Peninsula at your doorstep. Includes a single garage for safe parking and extra storage.
FOR SALE
Price Guide: $600,000 - $650,000 CONTACT
Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Set in a convenient location, steps to the RSL, shops and cafes of Point Nepean Road and the pristine foreshore beach is this brick veneer home, set as a pin, on a manageable allotment of approx. 300sqm. The home presents exceptional well with quality carpets, custom blinds, split system air-conditioning and gas wall furnace.
UNDER OFFER
Price Guide: Contact Agent CONTACT
Paul Cunnington 0457 047 962
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
103 Second Avenue, Rosebud
The 3 bedroom home has had a contemporary renovation, from its fully equipped vast modern kitchen including stone benches and a breakfast bar to a renovated bathroom with the added bonus of a second bathroom. Featuring, polished timber floors, new lighting, new window furnishings and crisp coastal decor. The residence is serviced by a single carport, ducted heating and evaporative cooling. This is a knockout first home with nothing to do.
FOR SALE
Price Guide: $680,000 to $720,000
CONTACT
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Campbell Leo 0438 901 603
7 Lyndon Drive,
Set on a generous 690sqm (approx.) block, this warm and inviting three-bedroom home, with an adaptable study that can serve as a fourth bedroom, offers a blend of comfort, flexibility, and prime location. Situated in a quiet street, it’s just moments from the beach, local shops, schools, sports grounds, and all the attractions of the Mornington Peninsula.
FOR SALE
Price Guide: $850,000 to $895,000 CONTACT
Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
5 Denholm Street,
Set on nearly 700 m² amongst lovingly maintained north-facing gardens, and within walking distance to Yawa Leisure Centre, Olympic Park, and Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, this well-presented three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is a rare find. With its appealing street presence, this original custom-built home offers open-plan living, three bedrooms (main with ensuite), a light-filled kitchen, and a separate dining area.
SOLD
Price Guide: Contact Agent CONTACT
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Thomas Solunto 0401 872 780
2 Parkedge Circuit, Rosebud
Featuring four generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, this home ensures comfort and privacy for every family member. With three separate living areas, there’s no shortage of space for relaxation, family activities, or entertaining guests. Whether it’s a cozy family movie night or a formal gathering, these versatile areas, like the kids library area to accommodate every occasion.
UNDER OFFER
Price Guide: Contact Agent CONTACT
Craig Leo 0412 502 938
Campbell Leo 0438 901 603
We currently have two professional sales positions that need to be filled by motivated, hard-working entrepreneurial people.
Due to our continuing growth, we currently have 4,000 valued clients in our database that need personalised service. Positions available require a diligent work ethic to service the needs of local homeowners and investors.
The roles offer administrative team support, director mentoring and corporate training with Victoria‘s leading real estate franchise to the willing candidate. Everything needed
for a customer service or sales professional to hit the ground running in this exciting and fast paced industry.
If you’d like to work in a professional environment with a supportive and friendly culture to bring out your best contact Craig Leo on 0412 502 938 or send him an email at craig.leo@barryplant.com.au
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$610,000
Looking for substantial size land in this coveted location? Somewhere to build your architectural home all within a close proximity to Rye
This slice of peninsula sits untouched amongst the coastal, bush-like landscape Rye is so well-known for, presenting an exciting opportunity
Showcasing spectacular greenery, this fabulous allotment of 1660(approx.) sits blissfully positioned within a prestige pocket of Rye, nestled only moment to the pristine coastline of Rye, Peninsula Pantry, and French Street Reserve and is sure to generate interest from investors, families, or those desiring a beachside project.
-Boasting privacy and space, and convenience close to stunning beaches and shopping and restaurant options
-Providing you with an abundance of creativity and freedom to design
-Nestled within a relaxing stroll to local reserves and playgrounds
-Picturesque position will invite elevated living, complete with all required for an indulgent peninsula lifestyle
-Perfect for those seeking your own piece of nature’s
For more information about this property, contact listing agent Anastasia Arvanitakis on 0414 267 830 or anastasia@shorelinerealestate.com.au.
www.shorelinerealestate.com.au
Featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this gorgeous home is perfect for families who value both style and functionality. With two separate living areas, you'll have ample space for the pressures of family life, and everything required to entertain family and friends. With ducted heating and cooling, a cosy fireplace, garden sprinklers, and a double car garage with storage, this home is built for comfort and convenience. Plus, with off-street parking for cars, boats, or caravans, you'll never have to worry about finding a spot again.
The property is fully fenced and features an automatic gate for added security and privacy. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, this home is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
www.shorelinerealestate.com.au
Nestled amidst lush greenery and the prestigious homes of the Peninsula, this hidden gem captures the essence of Arthurs Seat living. Embraced by nature, this family haven combines refined luxury with the tranquility of a private retreat.
Perched high on the northern ridge within a secluded cul-de-sac, this recently renovated four-bedroom plus office, three-bathroom masterpiece is tailored for multi-generational living. Beyond its charming storybook facade, a grand entertainer’s layout unfolds,
seamlessly blending timeless style with modern functionality.
Step inside to find warm oak floors and a dramatic double-height void, creating an inviting entry. The ground floor features two generously sized bedrooms and a stylish bathroom, ideal for guests or extended family.
Upstairs, two more bedrooms and a second chic bathroom include a breathtaking main suite, boasting panoramic bay views, a designer ensuite, and a fully fitted office space perfect for remote work or study.
Living areas are thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural surroundings, with panoramic leafy vistas from formal and openplan zones. Anchored by a gourmet kitchen featuring a Smeg range stove and stone benchtops, the space is perfect for hosting, with sliding doors opening to a wrap-around verandah. Here, alfresco dining under the towering gums, native birdlife, and a bubbling spa redefine outdoor living. Whether it’s toasting marshmallows by the original chairlift or curling up by the fire,
ADDRESS: 6 Windward Court, Arthurs Seat FOR SALE: $1,500,000 - $1,650,000 DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, 1239sqm (approx.)
AGENT: Adam Alexander, Belle Property Dromana, 0416 236 393, 215 Point Nepean Rd, Dromana, (03) 5987 1999
this home offers an unmatched lifestyle. Positioned near renowned wineries, elite schools, pristine bay beaches, and convenient freeway access, it’s a true sanctuary for families.
Additional features include 14kw ducted heating/cooling, a split system unit, marble basins, a large laundry, CCTV, a heat pump for the spa, and abundant parking with a double remote garage offering internal access. Life here is serene, stylish, and simply unforgettable.n
142 Bentons Road, Mount Martha
Welcome to Parkview.
A collection of two and three bedroom apartments that offer a rare opportunity to secure a new home on the edge of the Bentons Square Activity Centre. Adjoining wonderful community parkland and minutes from shopping, public transport, medical and community services, local beaches and much more.
Prices starting from $699,500.
Scheduled Project Completion November 2024!
Display suite now open. For all sales enquiries, please contact:
CARMAN
M 0423 144 102
T 03 5971 0300
E jarrod.carman@carmanre.com.au
LINA LUPPINO
M 0419 571 583
T 03 5985 2351 E lina@prenticerealestate.com.au
8 Ocean Street, Rosebud .
Charming home with options, 800m to bay
Set around 800m to the beach and shops, this spacious 4BR cottage is ideal for investors seeking immediate ROI as it has long-term tenants. The characterful property offers options such as a complete rebuild or extension (STCA), or it could be restored to be a welcoming home for permanent living or holiday escapes, a few minutes’ walk to the bay.
belleproperty.com
- $715,000
43 Woodvale Grove, Rosebud .
This gorgeous family home with garden bungalow has been meticulously renovated, and epitomises relaxed elegance and coastal ambience with sublime décor. Providing 3-4BRs and 3 bathrooms, plus generous living and entertaining spaces, this coveted locale is around 1km walk to the beach, McCrae shopping and cafés, and near schools and freeway access.
belleproperty.com
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- $880,000
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1,373sqm block approx - 180m to the beach
Within metres to the shore, this parcel of land presents an excellent opportunity for home builders and developers. With its generous dimensions, this oversized block offers the potential for multi-unit development with bay and hinterland views to the rear (STCA). Just a short stroll to the beach, scenic bay trails, Provincia Food Store and café, with Dromana Hub and the Peninsula Freeway within easy reach.
belleproperty.com
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Captivating as-new family home
Welcome to this enchanting home with soothing palette and calming ambience, designed and finished to an exceptional level. Flawless throughout, its beautiful interiors offer 2 light-filled living spaces, 4BRs, 2bath and lovely landscaped gardens. Ideally located, about 20 minutes’ walk to shops, cafés, and beaches.
belleproperty.com
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- $1,650,000
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Wrapped in sublime landscaped gardens, this warm, inviting home boasts a wide balcony for beautiful bay views. Spacious & move-in-ready, with a flowing layout & light-filled spaces, it’s made for a relaxed family lifestyle & entertaining & is set in a desirable hillside locale near shops & cafés.
Nestled in a hillside court, this spacious, impeccably maintained home on 1,012 sqm approx, has stunning bay and Mt Martha views. Move in and update gradually. Dual living/entertaining areas and wide balcony, plus self-contained zone ideal for multi-generational living. Steve Edmund | 0419 396 976
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FRIDAY
THURSDAY
THE FRONT BAR: CRICKET EDITION
SEVEN, 8.30pm
What started as a lighthearted, online-only show about AFL almost 10 years ago has turned into a prime time must-watch for those who like their sports analysis delivered with a side of hilarity. This week sees Andy Maher, Mick Molloy and Sam Pang leave the winter sporting landscape behind and turn their focus to the Summer of Cricket. With tongues firmly in cheeks, they will discuss everything leather and willow with legends of the game.
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
SEVEN, 7pm
With Christmas less than a month away, it’s that time of the year when some of us need some festive inspiration. And what better place to find it than with Joh Griggs and the gang, who are celebrating this year with a camping trip by the beach. In the kitchen, Adam helps Colin cook a trifle with a twist, while Clarissa will show you how to elevate the Chrissy ham to a new level. It’s the perfect way to ease into the holidays.
Thursday, November 28
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SATURDAY
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM NINE, 7.30pm
This bubbly confection of a rom-com has all the ingredients that make an Aussie Christmas special. With barely a snowflake or hot cocoa in sight, Poppy Montgomery stars as Emmy Jones, a New York-based author who secures a publishing deal for her book based on her Australian mother’s memoirs. Trouble is, Emmy has written them as her own, and must pretend to be a Queensland farmer when publisher Ellison (Jeanette Cronin) and her handsome son Jack (Darren McMullen) head Down Under to meet their author in her “natural habitat” over the holidays. Warm, funny and undeniably homegrown, it’s sure to get you into the Christmas spirit.
SUNDAY
MUSTER
ABC TV, 7.30pm
It was (puppy) love at first sight for viewers and the clever four-legged stars of Muster Dogs – not to mention their devoted trainers – when this observational series debuted in 2022. Ahead of a third season premiering on the ABC next year, series narrator Lisa Millar catches up with the human and canine participants. In tonight’s premiere, Millar reunites with the winners, Frank Finger and kelpie Annie, and season two favourites Zoë Miller and Buddy the border collie, to find out how the series (and its worldwide collective of fans) has changed their lives. There’s also cuteness galore as Millar meets with Lily, Snow and a new litter of puppies.
NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.00 Plum. (Mls, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG)
ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Strath Creek. Hosted by Anthony
Streets. (PG, R) 12.05 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 12.50 Parliament Question Time. (Final) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.35 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Christmas At The Tower Of London. (PG, R) 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sea Of Suspicion. (2021, Masv) Michaela Kurimsky, Alan Van Sprang, Jack Fulton. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) 8.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma, R) Explores an enduring cold case.
9.20 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Malv) The swabbing operation is set in motion.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R) 12.05 Pandore. (Mls, R) 2.55 Love Your Home And Garden. (R) 3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (Ma)
8.30 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the cricketing world.
9.30 The Test: Feature Length Special. (Ml) Follows the 2023 Australian Test cricket team.
11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv) Kelcey Mawema, Morgan Taylor Campbell, Camryn Manheim. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RPA. (PGm, R)
8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) Doctors fear a cyclist has life-changing injuries.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) Police bring in an abusive male.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30
ABC (2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Shetland. (Madl) Tosh believes she has the murderer in custody.
9.30 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) Helen is plunged into crisis.
10.00 Question Everything. (R)
10.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.20 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R)
12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Final, PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 10.50 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Colosseum: A Jewel In Rome’s Crown. (PGav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Job To Die For. (2022, Mav, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R)
8.35 Castle Secrets: Escape From Colditz, Art Asylum, Death Not Dishonour. Takes a look at castles.
9.30 Kennedy: The Torch Has Passed (January 1961-December 1961) (PG)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Elvira. (MA15+v) 12.20 The Wall: The Orchard. (Mals, R) 2.45 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 3.40 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visits Newman in WA. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about love and romance in Britain in the weeks before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley.
11.15 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml, R) A lighter look at the cricketing world.
12.30 GetOn Extra.
1.00 Taken. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
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6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Human. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, Msv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt. 11.00 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) David Oyelowo. 1.00 Cross Court. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver. 8.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. 9.30 NCIS: Origins. (M, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Wrestlers. 2.20 Tiny Beautiful Things. 2.50 Fashionista. 3.05 Planet A. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 A League Of Their Own Road Trip: SE Asia. 9.25 Secrets Of Miss America. 10.15 Homeland. 12.15am Late Programs.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Continued. (1993, PG) 7.50 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 10.00 Lord Of The Ants. (2022, M, Italian) 12.35pm La Tenerezza. (2017, M, Italian) 2.40 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 4.20 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.55 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.35 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 9.30 Wife And Husband. (2017, M, Italian) 11.30 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.50pm First Sounds. 2.20 Jarli. 2.30 The Cook
6.00 Australian Story: Growing Pains – Nathan Cavaleri. (R) Nathan Cavaleri shares his story.
6.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG, R) Zan Rowe chats with Bill Bailey.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) James and Helen arrive at a decision.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the death of a young woman in a suspicious fire.
9.50 Plum. (Mls, R) Plum is off alcohol and on the meds.
10.45 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
WorldWatch. 9.00
Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Multiply. (R) 2.35 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.30 Life Is A Battlefield. (PGal, R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Scandal. Explores palace scandals.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Reckoning. (M, R) The jury is locked in passionate debate.
9.25 The Great House Revival: Terraced House In Drumcondra, Co Dublin. Presented by Hugh Wallace.
10.25 So Long, Marianne. (MA15+as)
11.20 Paris Paris. (Ml, R)
12.20 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ml, R) 3.20 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2023. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Hoodoo Gurus. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 12.20am The X-Files. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.15 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 7.10 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Spring Finale, Festival Stakes Day and Country Finals Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Grand Final. North Melbourne v Brisbane Lions.
9.30 AFL Women’s Grand Final Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the AFL Women’s Grand Final, including a presentation of the victorious team.
10.30 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+v, R) Members of a spy agency find themselves pitted against an evil cabal bent on starting a war. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton. 1.15 Taken. (Mav, R) Hart track down a former mentor.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Safe. (Premiere) 12.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Christmas On The Farm. (2021, PGal) A New Yorker pretends to run a farm. Poppy Montgomery.
9.20 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R)
Against orders, an FBI agent goes undercover to rescue Miss USA and the pageant MC after they are kidnapped. Sandra Bullock, Regina King.
11.35 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, Mlsv, R) 1.30 Drive Safe. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) It is the busiest day in a decade.
7.00 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon. (2010, PGv, R) A Viking befriends a dragon. Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler. 8.50 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find a home for a greyhound.
9.55 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A code 1 comes in for a two-year-old. 11.10 Shark Tank. (PGl, R) A panel is pitched inventions. 12.15 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Sunday, December 1
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. (Final) 10.00 Offsiders. (Final) 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. (Final) 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (Final, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now? (Premiere)
8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Premiere, Ml)
8.40 Love Me. (Premiere, MA15+s) Follows three members of a family.
9.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Dannii Minogue. (PG, R) Dannii Minogue shares five songs.
9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.40 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Eco Show. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Yachting. Sail GP. Round 1. Highlights. 4.00 Plat Du Tour. 4.05 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 4.15 Candidato 34. 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries: The Sinking Of The Titanic. (PG) A look at the story of the Titanic 8.20 Arctic Sinkholes. (PGa, R) A look at the phenomena of Arctic sinkholes.
9.20 Tassie Tiger On The Rocks. (PG, R) A look at the Tasmanian tiger. 10.25 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R)
11.20 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R, Canada) 1.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.05 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R) 3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (Final, PG, R) 4.05 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.50 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Around The 44. 3.00 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under 18s. Replay. 4.20 Still Frothin’. 5.00 Aquariums: The Dark Hobby. 6.00 Haka Warriors 2023. 6.10 News. 6.20 Wild Mexico.
7.30 Great Lakes Wild. 8.30 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 Desert Hikoi. (Premiere) 10.30 MOVIE: The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00
12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Jabba’s Movies. (PGhv, R) 1.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. The Final. From the MCG. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A speeder will not stop.
8.30 MOVIE: Salt. (2010, Mlv, R) A CIA agent goes on the run and tries to prove her innocence, after she is accused of being a Russian spy. Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber.
10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Thrill Kill – The Janine Balding Murder. (MA15+av, R)
11.40 Autopsy USA. (PGad, R) 12.40 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+ads, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News Sunday.
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.00 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Brazil. 10.15 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet, Tom Hanks and Cher. 11.15 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (R) Hosted by Graham Norton. 12.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Jeopardy! 4.00 France 24 English News. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Shane Smith Has Questions. 5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Hoarders. 1.15am The X-Files. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
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6am
Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish)
6.30 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 8.20 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.00 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 11.55 Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 1.30pm The People Upstairs. (2020, M, Spanish) 3.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 4.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
Monday, December 2
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R)
3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Film Kids. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGal, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGs, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. (R) 8.30 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince: Game Of Thrones. (Ma) The story of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 9.30 Media Watch. (Final, PG) 9.50 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Johnson. (PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.30 The Soundtrack Of Australia. (Final, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (PGa) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.20 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mals)
10.05 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. (PG, R) 11.05 SBS World News Late. 11.35 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Premiere, MA15+hv) 1.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 2.40 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 3.45 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am My Greek Odyssey. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Highland Vet. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Building Giants. 5.00 Duck Dynasty. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Transporter 2. (2005, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) An innocent camper is killed by a petty criminal who fell out of the sky and landed on his victim.
10.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Return, MA15+v)
A paleontologist is found dead.
12.00 The First 48: Dark Places. (Ma)
1.00 Drive TV. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Morning Programs.
8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Getaway. 11.00 MOVIE: The Titfield Thunderbolt. (1953) 12.50pm MOVIE: Laughter In Paradise. (1951) 2.50 MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955, PG) 5.00 Golf. Australian Open. Final round. 6.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.
6am MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! The Movie. (2021) 7.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v Perth Lynx. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Water Horse. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00 Love During Lockup. (Premiere) 2.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Radio Romance. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) A hitchhiker wanders onto the motorway.
8.00 Highway Cops. (PGl) A noseto-tail could end in violence.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) A resident is confronted by her estranged brother who claims to be in financial trouble.
9.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team works with the DEA.
10.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal, R)
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Print Of Proof. (Mv, R) A look at an Australian bank robber.
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Jackson. (Mav) A look at the case of Penelope Jackson.
10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.25 First On Scene. (Premiere, Mav) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. Hosted by Graham Norton. 8.30 Matlock. (PGad) A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home. Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT. 9.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) The whole gang heads to Simmo’s block for a camping trip nobody will forget.
10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.45 Munchies Guide To Sweden. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 9.20 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. (Return) 10.25 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.55 The Jury. 11.55 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.20 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs.
6am The Producers. Continued. (1967, PG) 6.40 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.40 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.45 As Needed. (2018, M, Italian) 12.30pm Benjamin. (2018, M) 2.05 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 3.50 The Extraordinary
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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Headliners. (PG, R) 2.00
Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.30 7.30.
ABC News.
8.00 Headliners. (PG)
8.50 Solar System With Brian Cox: Storm Worlds. A voyage across the Solar System.
9.50 To Be Advised.
10.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Final, PG, R)
11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 The Business. (R) 11.40 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Ma, R) 12.40 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml, R) 1.40 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (Ml, R) 2.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30
ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Imagined Touch. (PG) 2.40 Flightpaths, Freeways, Railroads. (R) 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Woodbridge To Southwold.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Claire Foy. (PGa) Claire Foy explores her roots.
9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Australia’s Outback Railway. (PGv, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Babylon Berlin. (Mav) 12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R)
2.30 Employable Me (UK) (MA15+l, R) 3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.20 Deadly 60. 8.50 Hippo Watch With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
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SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Patsy And Loretta. (2019, Masv, R)
2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R)
2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve. 7.30 OzHarvest Unite To Feed Australia. (PG) A onenight-only fundraising event.
9.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R) A singer-songwriter realises he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles. Himesh Patel, Lily James. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Unicorn For Christmas. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln, R) The travel guides head to Croatia.
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return to Whitby, England.
9.50 Resto My Ride Australia. (R) Andrew Daddo wants a cool ride.
10.50 Transplant. (MA15+m)
11.40 Prison. (Mal, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. (PGa) Revisits some of the people from the show. 8.40 Just For Laughs Montreal. (Mls) Tommy Little presents sets from the world’s famous stand-up stars, backstage action and a few surprises. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. Carisi tries to protect two women. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning
Programs. 1.50pm Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 2.45 The Pizza Show. 3.10 Kickin’ Back. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 9.20 Hoarders. 11.00 Curious Australia. 11.30 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism. 12.40am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Moko. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Piri’s Tiki Tour. (Premiere) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.30 MOVIE: Three Wise Cousins. (2016, PG) 12.05am Late Programs.
6am After Yang. (2021, PG) 7.45 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 9.35 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 11.35 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 1.40pm Roxanne. (1987, PG) 3.40 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.45 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 7.35 Resistance. (2020, M) 9.45 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 11.45 Baby Done. (2020, M) 1.25am As Needed. (2018, M, Italian) 3.10 Late Programs.
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince. (Ma, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)
8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.
9.35 The Cleaner. (Mal, R)
10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (PG, R) 12.50 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Doctor Who. 10.05 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Late Programs.
SBS (3)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 24 Hours In ALDI. (R) Explores the history of ALDI supermarkets.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Verdict. (Final, M) The real work begins for the jury.
9.30 The Old Man. (Malv) Chase and Zoe enter the lion’s den. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Maxima. (Mal) 11.45 Pagan Peak. (Malv, R) 2.55 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 7.00 White Lion. (2010, PG) 8.45 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.30 Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 12.30pm Boxing Day. (2021, M) 2.35 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.15 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 5.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.35 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 9.30 Anna And The Apocalypse. (2017) 11.30 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm My Family Matters. 2.00 Moko. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00
7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 The Nanny. 2.00 Life After
SEVEN (7)
Outcast Of The Islands. (1951, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: Goldfinger. (1964, M) 10.55 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Grilling Season. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)
4.00 Seven News At 4.
5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve. 7.30 The Big Trip. (Final) Hosted by Dave Thornton.
9.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019, Mlv, R) A US lawman and a former spy reluctantly team up to take down a genetically enhanced anarchist. Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham. 12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.
12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas To Savour. (2021, PGa, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 8.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.00 Drew Barrymore. (PGas) 10.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 10.30 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. (PGa, R) 11.30 Ent.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Healing Hippos. (PGm)
8.30 Budget Battlers. (Premiere, PGl) Hosted by Jess Eva and Norm Hogan.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Chinese Taipei. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm The Swiping Game. 2.35 Queer Sports. 3.25 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Joy Of Painting. 6.25 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.40 NITV News Update. 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987) 10.20 MOVIE: The Devil’s Advocate. (1997) 12.55am Letterkenny. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Late Programs.
9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) John takes on Jelleys Hollow.
10.40 To Be Advised.
11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
People write letters to newspapers for various reasons. Some use this platform to express frustration about current issues, complain about problems in their neighbourhoods, or share a range of grievances. Others submit positive letters praising various topics.
However, the complaints appear to dominate letter submissions, particularly concerning issues like potholes, air pollution, plastic waste, animal welfare (including concerns about bandicoots), activities atop Arthurs Seat, and the need for clarity in the news. This is a legitimate forum for people to air their problems.
While those complaints are valid, my attention was drawn to heartwarming stories, such as three sisters in a swimming competition, women walking across the peninsula, a rainbow seat at the Mornington Cemetery, and a tale reminiscent of a Trumpian nightmare. These stories and the popular letters page are essential to newspaper reporting.
With eleven newly elected councillors, many more letters will likely be submitted over the next few months.
Anne Kruger, Rye
While not ideal in terms of environmental impact the new ethane power plant at Hastings is a vast improvement on the alternative that existed before (Ethane-generated power facility opens in Hastings, The News 19/11/24).
Previously the ethane was simply burnt, spewing damaging carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for no practical benefit.
This new plant utilises that previously wasted energy to make electricity.
The reality is gas will be part of our power generation for the foreseeable future until renewables become truly embedded in the grid.
It was also good to see local MP Zoe McKenzie appear for the photo-op, I had nearly forgotten what she looked like.
Ross Hudson, Mount Martha Eagle support misplaced
Unlike Mr Barriball (Support for Eagle, Letters 20/11/24) who clearly has vested interests, I believe the majority of those opposing the Eagle amusement park development are very aware of the facts associated with this development.
They have done their homework reviewing architect drawings and consultants’ reports and are not relying on the spin delivered by the project’s consultants at the community information session held a month after submitting the proposal to the minister for approval.
This grotesque Luna Park style development is unacceptable in a state park which already attracts over one million visitors annually and has one of the highest levels of biodiversity and a unique ecosystem not just on the Mornington Peninsula but within the entire state.
The project comprising a huge metal roller-
coaster style luge running in both directions from the summit to the Eagle base station, a summit eight storey viewing tower, second storey restaurant/function centre and road overpass on concrete columns lit up 24/7 and expanded base station with sound and light show is a gross over development of Arthurs Seat (Wonga).
The project will result in traffic and car parking chaos, further displacement and destruction of wildlife, increased fire risk, damage to visual amenity, more rubbish and environmental damage. This hardly aligns with their documented vision of “minimizing their environmental footprint”!
The developers are putting business interests over environmental and cultural considerations and prioritising commercial interests over the natural beauty of Arthurs Seat; a special place.
All those opposing the development should urgently email The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny, Minister for Planning at reception.kilkenny@transport.vic. gov.au or sonya.kilkenny@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Jennifer Atkins, Arthurs Seat
Let’s procrastinate a bit longer.
It’s with astonishment that I read the article regarding the damaged Briars section of the boardwalk (Calls for boardwalk fix as shire proposes options, The News 12/11/24).
Why has nothing happened? What actually did the departing CEO and the appropriate officers do regarding the repair of the boardwalk? Taking over two years to come up with three mesmerising proposals?
It appears there have been more studies, more consultations, more environmental consideration, with nobody in control really knowing what to do, so let’s invite the public to have their say as well.
So after all this a further two years or more can pass without any action. But we do appear to be doing something.
Councillors and shire officers, earn your keep and get it moving!
When the original boardwalk was built in 1990 it stood for over 30 years.
The alignment is there, consultation with stakeholders would have taken place then. By positioning the boardwalk on the same alignment, no further flora will be impacted. With some beefing up of footings and robust diagonal bracing it will stand for longer then 30 years.
Why even suggest other alignments? Of course, then you will then need to do all of the consultations, with every stakeholder putting their hand out for a slice of the pie.
Let’s get real!
Gerard van de Ven, Mount Martha
I’ve never seen a bandicoot. Have you?
There are 20 known species of this iconic Australian animal and almost all have significantly
Goodbye tyre, goodbye rim.
Torn to shreds, bound for the bin. That familiar crunch, and hissing sound. Which one did it? They’re all around!
Now Ranald’s on it, a “pothole competition”. This worthy adversary is on a mission.
Word has got out, the politicians quake.
“Something must be done. Our jobs are at stake!”
The governments are on it, they’ll fix this mess. They’re assembling the crews, they’ll be the best of the best. They’ll work round the clock, damn the high cost!
Filling potholes with pixie dust and fairy floss.
C Jenkins, Tyabb
Ranald Macdonald’s proped competition (Pothole of the week, Letters 20/11/24), while excellent, is far too modest.
My suggestion is that we expand this competition to include a number of categories: Deepest pothole, Largest pothole, Pothole with the longest life, Pothole that has been ‘repaired’ the most times, Greatest number of potholes in a given distance.
Readers could then vote, with the grand prize as suggested by Ranald.
Just a thought.
Mike Wilton, Safety Beach
reduced numbers due to land clearing, hunting for their fur and the impacts of invasive predators.
I therefore applaud Dromana Secondary College students for using their creativity skills to draw attention to the threatened southern brown bandicoot that is supposed to call the peninsula home (Student art helps save endangered bandicoo, The News 19/11/24).
We can all help to support native species like the bandicoot by recording sightings on the iNaturalist citizen science app, planting native gardens, keeping cats indoors and sticking to tracks when enjoying nature reserves. Thanks to young people for leading the way! Amy Hiller, Kew
On reflection, maybe I am looking at the potholes from the wrong angle. Maybe it is intentional and VicRoads is being brilliant. By ALLOWING the proliferation of holes in the roads, its strategy is to:
n Slow the traffic, resulting in less accidents n protect our wildlife from speeding vehicles n Improve drivers’ skills and reaction time And their approach clearly is cost effective. Less drain on taxpayers’ funds!
Ranald Macdonald, Flinders
Representative?
I recently received a teal coloured flyer advertising Independent 4 Flinders.
This flyer states they are a local group committed to “better representation for the federal electorate of Flinders”.
Later that day, I saw their advertisement on social media for a Flora and Fauna event.
The speakers for this event include five white men and one woman. How ironic! Surely a group committed to “better representation” would have had better representation of women!
Brings to mind the adage: “Do as I say, not as I do”. Sally Morrison, Mornington
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Compiled by Cameron McCullough
IN view of the fact that the council on Friday, 5th December – that being the date of the next ordinary meeting –will be faced with the resolution of noconfidence, passed by the meeting of ratepayers, recently held at Frankston, the following extracts from the report of the Inspector of Municipal Accounts, published in “The Standard” of 30th July last, will prove of interest: PREVENTING A CRISIS
Mr. McCullum (the inspector) said, inter alia:
“The borrowing by bank overdraft has been over the legal limit of the year, and the only way that a crisis had not been reached was that the council agreed with the bank that no further expenditure on the No. 12 £10,000 loan schedule should be entered into, and that the unexpended balance, £9627/16/10, should remain a set amount against the overdraft, and under present circumstances I cannot recommend that any objection be taken to it.”
Mr. McCallum does not explain that the Local Government Act specially provides that loans SHALL NOT be raised for the reduction of bank over drafts.
Continuing, the inspector says:
“The liabilities have been incurred, and must be met, and the only way to do so is to increase the revenue and exercise a wise discretion in regard to expenditure over the next few years.
“The council must meet the position at once, and I suggest that THIS YEAR the GENERAL RATE BE IN CREASED by 6d. in the £. This would produce about £1760, and the
whole or the agreed part of it should be ear-marked for the reduction of the overdraft until it is wiped out, or, at least, brought within the legal limit.”
Here again Mr. McCallum does not refer to the fact that rates MAY NOT be struck to provide for the reduction of bank overdraft illegally incurred.
He does say, however, that:
“The payments this year for loan, interest, and sinking funds, Country Roads Board funds, loan redemption, and bank interest on overdrafts, will absorb the whole of the rate assessment, so that there will be little left to meet expenditure on general purposes.” ***
Mrs. Stanley Bruce, who returned to Melbourne with the Prim Minister on Saturday last, spent the week-end at Frankston. She left again for the city on Monday evening.
Mr. H. M. Collins returned to Frankston from his trip to England last week-end, looking, so it is said the picture of health. Mr. Collins is keenly anticipating a pleasurable reunion with many friends on the occasion of the welcome home which will be tendered in his honour by the members of the Alfred Hospital Auxiliary on Saturday, December 6.
Mr. J. Lyle, our popular townsman, has received an interesting letter from his brother, Mr. David Lyle, who, for many years, has been living in China.
Mr. D. Lyle, for a quarter of a century, was in the British Army, in which he held the rank of Warrant Officer, and in the days of the Boxer Riots passed through strenuous times.
Later, he proceeded to London, where after taking his full architectural
degrees, with distinction, he returned to the sphere of former labours to practice his profession.
He hopes, next year, to visit Australia, and his brother, Mr. J. Lyle, of Frankston, states that in all probability he will settle and make his future home beneath the shelter of the Southern Cross.
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Golf At Somerville – “Royal and Ancient Game” in the Boom
The Somerville Golf Club was formally opened on November 15, by the president, Dr. Bickart, who drove the first ball and declared the links open.
He said that a new era in sport had been created in Somerville.
The course is one of nine holes, with cleared and sanded putting greens, very nicely situated, close to the township. The property belongs to Mr. Arthur Thornell, who has given permission for its use for six months, without charge.
A trophy, keenly contested, was won by Mr J. Sullivan with a nett score of 69, Mr. S. S. Gault, the honorary secretary, being the runner-up with 81.
A trophy, kindly donated by the honorary secretary, will be played for to-morrow (Saturday). Great enthusiasm is being manifested in the “Royal and Ancient Game,” and the club membership already totals 25.
Trophies are promised for each of the next four fortnightly competitions.
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The Frankston School – Forthcoming Annual Picnic
A meeting of ladies was held at the Frankston school last Friday, to initiate the organisation of the annual picnic. Mrs. Amor presided, and there was a
very fine attendance.
It was decided to hold the picnic at Frankston, on Wednesday, December 17, the timetable of events to be as follows:
Sports, begin at 10 o’clock; lunch at 12; ice cream at 2pm; lollies, etc., at 3 pm, and tea at 4pm.
The sports programme was left in Mr Jennings’ hands.
The following ladies were appointed collectors, viz.: Mesdames Amor, Rogerson, Preston, Coxall, Jones, Ward, Charlwood and Todd. It is hoped that the onerous duties imposed upon these ladies, may be lightened and brightened by intending contributors anticipating their desires, by canvassing them to accept a willing offering.
Truly, December 17 next will be a red-letter day for the children of the Frankston school.
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Wireless Demonstration Baxter
At Baxter this (Wednesday) evening
Mr. E. P. Davies, of the Bayside Music and Radio Stores, Frankston, will give a wireless demonstration in aid of the hall funds. It is the laudable intention of Mr. Davies to likewise demonstrate the wonders of radio enterprise in every hall on the Peninsula, the proceeds of each entertainment to go towards the cause.
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Constable Feehan Scores
In the annals of police exploits it is rarely if ever recorded that an officer of the force is found to be on the scene of necessitous duty at the psychological moment.
True, he may be on the scent of his quarry and sleuthing him at the very heels, so to speak, but seldom does
the ubiquitous representative of law and order appear on the spot of trouble until the row is all over.
However, Constable Feehan, of Chelsea, would seem to be an exception to the general rule.
Now for the story to prove the contention. At 3.30pm last Sunday, in Pt. Nepean road, near to the Eelrace road crossing, a motor, driven by Arthur Abraham, whose domicile is Kerr street, in the salubrious sphere known as Fitzroy, knocked down, it is alleged, Edward Williams, who, accompanied by his brother, Francis, was walking along the busy thoroughfare in question, against the traffic.
Constable Feehan, as before indicated, chanced to be a witness of the accident, and lost no time in conveying the injured man to the surgery of Dr. Le Souef, of Chelsea.
Later, and as an interesting sequel to the mishap, the Williams brothers were charged with being drunk and disorderly, and at the local Court, the morning after the night before, were each called upon to enrich the coffers of His Majesty, King George the Fifth, to the extent of 20/-, with the alternative of seven days’ free board and lodging.
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Schnapper At Carrum
The greatest catches of schnapper on record have, it is reported, taken place along the Carrum shores during the past two weeks.
On two consecutive days 1000 lbs. of fish were dispatched from the local station.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 26 & 28 Nov 1924
BELOW, Mornington are on track to beat Rosebud after bowling them out for just 132
By Brodie Cowburn
DROMANA have wrapped up a win over Pines in less than a day.
Pines was sent in to bat first at Dromana Reserve on Saturday. They lasted just 33 overs - Pines was bowled out for just 124 runs.
Jack Fowler and Sam Fowler took four wickets each for Dromana.
Dromana comfortably reached their target before the close of play. They will start day two this weekend at 6/160.
Sam Fowler and Jack Fowler backed up their bowling efforts by each scoring 39 runs.
Red Hill have set Old Peninsula a huge target to chase down thanks to the incredible efforts of Simon Dart.
Batting at number three, Dart looked unbeatable last Saturday. He smashed 169 runs, and finished the day unbeaten. He hit 16 boundaries over the course of the afternoon.
Red Hill finished the day at 9/302.
Baden Powell had a good day at Bruce Park on Saturday. They put 296 runs on the board against Heatherhill.
Dale Elmi led from the front for Baden Powell. He hit 93 runs from 128 deliveries.
James Spencer helped to limit the damage, posting final bowling figures of 6/68 from 20 overs.
Sorrento was bowled out for 156 by Langwarrin last weekend. Langwarrin scored 1/27 before stumps.
A LATE flurry of wickets has put Somerville in pole position to beat Seaford.
Somerville batted first on day one. They scored 242 runs before being bowled out - Jake Pollard hit 45 runs and Brad McDonald smashed 53. Matthew Herbert wiped out the tail end to keep his side in the hunt. He took 5/39.
Somerville struck a huge blow to Seaford by taking three wickets before
stumps. Seaford will start day two at 3/9. Dil Pageni was dismissed for two, and Mitchell Anderson and Neil Earnshaw were each bowled out for golden ducks. Ryan McNamara took all three wickets.
Mornington are on track to beat Rosebud at Alexandra Park.
Rosebud was bowled out for just 132 after 55 overs. Mornington scored 52 runs without losing a wicket before stumps.
At Ballam Park, Long Island scored
202 runs before being bowled out by Mt Eliza. In 12 overs before the close of play, Mt Eliza scored 1/40. Moorooduc has been handed a target of 179 to chase down to beat Seaford Tigers. Moorooduc will start day two from 0/24.
A CENTURY by Cameron Dinger has put Carrum Downs in a strong position against Crib Point. Carrum Downs chose to bat first on day one of their match against the
Magpies at Crib Point Recreation Reserve. The Cougars smashed 288 runs from their 80 overs.
Dinger’s 101 was supported by a knock of 49 from Brad Lockhart and 43 from skipper Gordon Waterfall. Half-centuries from Hudson Blake and Samuel Field have put Flinders in the box seat against Boneo.
Flinders set Boneo a target of 240 to chase down. Jack Beale was the pick of the bowlers on Saturday, taking 5/98.
Main Ridge was bowled out for 152 by Balnarring last weekend. Baxter also only managed a score of 152 against Carrum.
FRANKSTON YCW set a formidable target for Tootagrook to tackle last weekend.
The Stonecats batted for the full 80 overs on Saturday. They scored 270 runs.
Kaedyn Hodgson and Callum Bradford each scored half-centuries for YCW - Hodgson scored 52 and Bradford scored 69. Daniel Salvato also scored 44.
Mt Martha only managed to put 155 runs on the scoreboard against Delacombe Park before being bowled out. Rye was bowled out for 183 runs by Ballam Park on Wednesday. Ballam Park scored 2/41 in response. Skye will need another 195 runs to beat Tyabb this weekend. Tyabb scored 218 runs on day one. Skye answered by scoring 1/24 from 12 overs before the end of play.
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
ROSEBUD’S Yawa Aquatic Centre was abuzz with excitement last week as popular Bondi Rescue lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins paid a visit to share important water safety messages with the community head of summer.
The TV personality was greeted by locals and staff on 16 November as part of a national water safety campaign of the year that aims to provide students with the skills to stay afloat in emergency aquatic situations.
The Float to Survive with GOswim initiative comes in response to alarming figures from the 2024 National Drowning Report, which revealed drownings had increased by 16 per cent over the past year compared to the 10-year average.
Hoppo is spreading water safety messages across the country with his visit to the Mornington Peninsula chosen due to the area having the highest rate of drownings in Victoria.
According to the report, there is a 100 per cent likelihood of a drowning death every year on the peninsula, with a 96 per cent chance that it would involve a local resident.
Hoppo spoke to locals who also had the chance to practice their floating skills and learn more about the campaign.
Hoppo’s said his aim was simply to encourage Aussies, no matter their age, background or ability to
GOswim to reach tens of thousands of students with this lifesaving message, which is relevant to anyone, in any aquatic situation; whether it is in the surf, creek, river, lake or swimming pool,” Hoppo said.
“In the lead up to summer, this is a water safety skill that is non-negotiable, and I’m excited to get out and about across the country to spread this message to help Aussies learn how to stay safe in the water.”
The campaign is backed by Royal Life Saving CEO Justin Scarr who highlighted that the 2024 National Drowning Report showed 92 adults aged 65 or older drowned, the largest number ever, making up 28 per cent of the total drownings for the year,” he said, noting a further 25 per cent of people were born overseas.
“Simple yet essential skills like floating can mean the difference between life and death when someone is caught in a rip, struggling in a river, or simply out of their depth in a pool.”
By Craig MacKenzie
THERE are derbies galore in State 4 South next year and Ben Symonds can’t wait to throw himself headlong into the action.
The 21-year-old Rosebud midfielder is fresh off a championship in his first full senior season and already the lure of squaring up to Frankston Pines, Chelsea, Baxter, Somerville Eagles and Mentone excites him.
“Oh yeah we’re all looking forward to the derbies,” Symonds said.
“Everyone gets really pumped up and it’s a different level of excitement.
“There’s an extra edge to a derby for sure.”
Symonds has no doubt that the ’Buds will need to go to another level to confront the challenges that await next year.
“I expect it to be a step up for all of us in terms of standard.
“I think there are a few younger guys at Pines who are really good and it’ll be interesting to see how Chelsea goes because they were chasing promotion this year weren’t they.
“I’m looking forward to playing against all of these clubs in fact I’ve looked at all the teams in State 4 and I think it’s going to be a really good year.”
And it’s a fitter, sharper version of Symonds that opponents will see next season if things go to plan.
“Last season I don’t think I was as fit as I could have been.
“I was juggling soccer with being at uni and I was a bit all over the place.
“Gym sessions are definitely on the agenda as well as working more on sprinting rather than the long-distance stuff.”
When Symonds joined Rosebud earlier this year it came as no surprise to many given his strong family ties to the Olympic Park outfit.
“My dad (Jason) and my uncle (Ross) played with Rosebud and throughout our house there’s lots of things about Rosebud so there’s always been that connection.
“A few of my mates were there plus Stuart (Johnson) was coaching so it was a great environment for me and I felt it would be silly not to go.”
It didn’t take long for Johnson to leave a lasting impression on Symonds and his teammates and the connection between Rosebud’s coaching staff and the players played a pivotal role in clinching the State 5 South title.
“Stuart’s friendly and approachable and all the boys like him.
“He’s very good at man management
and he played a big part in getting me to the club.
“We sat down and had a coffee and he outlined his plans but he also wanted to know what my needs were and I think he did that with everyone.
“Stuart also did a lot of work for the club behind the scenes and everyone respected that.”
Johnston’s assistant Stan Packer has been a long-time friend to the Symonds family and the young midfielder holds him in high regard.
“He’s the beating heart of Rosebud and everyone there loves him.”
Symonds has had other coaching influences throughout a junior career at Rosebud Heart and Mornington winning the reserves best and fairest at the latter.
“Well obviously my dad has been great and ‘Jamo’ (Adam Jamieson) was really good.
“And Steve Riley was big on fitness and competitiveness.
“It was win at all costs with him.
“Scotty Morrison was really good tactically and had a specific vision of how he wanted the team to play.
“That worked well for us when he was doing the reserves at Mornington with my dad and he’s doing really good work at Strikers now.”
There’s no doubt that Symonds will have some new teammates next season given that veterans Dave Greening,
won’t be
However he expects most of the senior squad to sign up again and thinks that continuity will have a major bearing on the club’s State 4 campaign.
“Of course it’s going to be harder for us but I think it’s all about building.
“It’s really important to keep the current squad together as much as we can because sticking together helps to build the chemistry between the players.
“I think if we all give it our best shot we’ll do alright.
“It’s exciting just thinking about it.”
In VPL1 news Rhys Craigie and Muhamed Huseinovski are training with Langwarrin.
Edinburgh-born Craigie, 27, is a midfielder who has been with Hearts and Trenant Juniors in Scotland and joined Beaumaris for the 2019 season.
He joined Mornington in early 2022.
Huseinovski, 20, is a forward who has had stints with Bentleigh Greens and Dandenong Thunder.
He is returning from ACL surgery.
It’s expected that Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly will make a call on the pair after the club’s pre-Christmas game schedule.
In State 1 news Mornington head coach Adam Jamieson has confirmed the signing of forward James Kelly from Langwarrin.
“He’s that type of player that we need
– someone who gets the ball and goes at players,” Jamieson said.
Midfielder Jacob Brito from Langwarrin has also been linked with a move to Mornington.
“Yes we are in talks with Jacob but nothing has been finalised yet,” Jamieson added.
“We’re getting there and we’re hoping to sign him.”
Veteran Kelly is a former Bentleigh Greens, Dandenong City and Essendon Royals star while 21-year-old Brito had three seasons at Lawton Park after switching from Dandenong City.
The big news in State 4 is the signing of James Stinson for a second season at Chelsea.
The former Sunderland youth striker was among the first signings of the Gus Macleod era at Edithvale Recreation Reserve.
Stinson played for English Universities in the 2017 Home Nations tournament in Scotland.
He arrived in Melbourne in September 2022 but injury sidelined him the following season.
Stinson finished second in last season’s league Golden Boot award with 17 goals in just 12 games.
In State 5 news Karyn Pert’s second term as president of Seaford United was confirmed at last week’s AGM.
The other positions filled were that of secretary (Jacqueline Duncan), treasur-
er (Kane Klinac), junior secretary (Bec Karpati) and general committee (Kevin Parr and Morgan Deegan)
The roles of vice-president and two more general committee members are expected to be filled in coming weeks.
Pert’s first year at the helm saw Seaford’s juniors grow from 17 to 26 teams including two new girls teams and the introduction of two new senior teams –a new women’s team in Division 5 and a men’s Metro team.
“Our Division 3 women’s team best and fairest, Kallista Tzelios, also won the league best and fairest for the second year in a row,” Pert said.
“We were lucky enough to have (current Matilda star) Steph Catley visit our club and liaise with a lot of our members and we also held a fundraiser for a family at our club struck with cancer.
“It was the biggest day the club has ever seen raising over $50,000.
“Next season we hope to retain all our teams and build pathways for the juniors to become competitive players for our future senior teams.”
In other news Langwarrin and Skye United have released details of their pre-Christmas pre-season match schedule.
Langwarrin will play six friendlies with at least three at home.
The two games on 19 December will involve a mix of both the senior and under-23 squads.
Langy’s schedule:
Saturday 30 November, 12pm v South Melbourne, Lakeside Stadium
Monday 2 December, 7.30pm v UK select squad, Lawton Park
Saturday 7 December, 5pm v Dandenong City, Lawton Park
Saturday 14 December, v Dandenong Thunder, time/venue TBC
Thursday 19 December, 7.30pm v Springvale White Eagles, Serbian Sports Centre Thursday 19 December, 7.30pm v Boroondara, Lawton Park
Skye United’s schedule : Thursday 28 November, 8.30pm v Chelsea, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve
Sunday 8 December, 1pm v Bayside Argonauts, Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve
