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The summer holidays are over and students returned to school this week. Leopold Primary School had three sets of twins who enjoyed their first day of school as prep pupils on Thursday February 2. Florence and Riley, Chase and Finn and Macy and Holly were excited for their first day of school and principal Stuart Bott said it was a new beginning for all students. “It was really nice to see the parents dropping the kids off to school,” he said. “There was lots of excitement and a few tears. The start overall for the school has been very positive and very calm, and at Leopold we’ve got a really lovely community and the we’ve worked well together to create a positive start for the kids.”
‘Gutted’ by birth decision By Justin Flynn About 100 pregnant women booked to have their babies at Epworth Geelong are now in limbo after the hospital announced the closure of its maternity unit. The hospital announced on Thursday February 2, that the unit would close at midnight on March 31. Epworth cited ongoing workforce challenges for the closure. The announcement came after a petition to save the unit was started by local GP Dr Elise Davey on December 2 and attracted more than 14,000 signatures. Dr Davey said the ramifications of the decision would be felt “for decades to come”. “We’re just gutted,” she said.
“The campaign has worked so hard to truly provide an appropriate and sustainable alternative to keep the unit open and there was a glimmer of hope that today might have been a good news day for us but it’s just devastating. “It’s devastating for the current affected patients, devastating for the medical community and it’s going to be devastating for decades to come.” Dr Davey said the women who were booked in to have their babies delivered after March 31 were owed an apology and that the final decision was what Epworth wanted “since day one”. Epworth interim group chief executive Cameron Fuller said feedback provided during the consultation period was carefully considered.
“Throughout 2022, Epworth initiated ongoing local and overseas recruitment campaigns to address maternity workforce shortages, however Epworth Geelong maternity currently has a shortage of midwives available to cover the 24-7 roster,” he said. “This includes a shortage of midwives available for night shift and to work in the birth suite. This is a current issue and predicted to continue in the medium and longer term. “At this time, we have 14 vacant full time equivalent roles across our maternity service. That is a 44 per cent vacancy rate. “We would like to acknowledge and thank our existing Epworth Geelong midwifery staff who have reached out during this time to express interest in increasing their hours
or moving to our permanent roster. Even with these potential additions, we would still have a 35 per cent vacancy.” Mr Fuller said the decision to close the Epworth Geelong maternity service will be difficult for many people. “We appreciate this will be a very upsetting and difficult day for many of our patients, staff, doctors and the community,” he said. “Epworth Geelong maternity does not have a sustainable workforce to support a safe and sustainable service. “Both Barwon Health and St John of God have publicly stated they have capacity to accommodate any additional births that were previously planned at Epworth Geelong. We will work with everyone impacted and their obstetrician to ensure a plan is in place.”
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Monitors oversee CEO selection By Matt Hewson Two government-appointed monitors will oversee the appointment of Greater Geelong council’s new chief executive. On January 25, the state government announced it would appoint monitors to oversee the recruitment process amid concerns around integrity and transparency. Local Government Minister Melissa Horne said the monitors would be appointed on the recommendation of chief municipal inspector Michael Stefanovic and that she had exercised her power to direct council not to employ a chief executive.
“Councils are the level of government closest to the people and it is imperative that they represent the communities they serve,” she said. “We expect councils to maintain a standard of good governance and this process of installing two monitors is about ensuring that it occurs at the City of Greater Geelong.” Mr Stefanovic has been engaged in an ongoing investigation into the city and its chief executive appointment process. A Local Government Inspectorate spokesperson said the investigation was the result of a “complaint in relation to matters regarding Greater Geelong council” but would provide no further details.
“The inspectorate deals with complaints or requests for investigation in strict confidence and does not provide comment on investigations that are yet to be finalised,” the spokesperson said. A government spokesperson said the investigations had raised concerns that the process had been “compromised”. “Municipal monitors will work closely with council to support the recruitment process and provide recommendations to the minister on any further action that may be needed.” A council spokesperson said the city would work with the appointed monitors to ensure the process was conducted appropriately.
“The City of Greater Geelong is committed to delivering the best outcomes for its community through its robust good governance processes, integrity and transparency,” the spokesperson said. “Strong leadership is vital for the city and securing the best candidate for the role of chief executive officer will be critical to Greater Geelong’s future. “We look forward to working with the Victorian government to ensure exceptional leadership for the City of Greater Geelong.” Ms Horne said the monitors would be appointed “soon”, with information concerning their terms and other details to be outlined “at a later date”.
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Bowling sends Brooke to Germany friends and everything. It’s just absolutely wonderful.” Mrs Greenhalgh said she was very proud of her daughter who had recently played in the October bowling nationals in Tasmania where she won one bronze and two gold medals. She was also the only Geelong bowler picked to compete in Berlin. “We’re going to stay on an extra week because Brooke goes with the team and she goes into a host family for four days and then they go into the village,” she said. “She’s a little bit nervous about going away because she’s never been away by herself without us. “When it’s finished she’ll come to us and we’ll stay on for an extra week and just go around
Yacht club sails into history The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has celebrated a historic milestone after the curtain closes on the 2023 Festival of Sails. The club celebrated its 180th run of the opening passage race from Williamstown to Geelong during the weekend’s Festival of Sails event. For Geelong sailor Georgia Delaney, 18, this weekend marked her eighth year competing at the Festival of Sails. “I’ve been sailing for the past 10 years and I started at Royal Geelong in their cadet program and have loved sailing ever since, usually out sailing four or five times a week” she said. “For me, it’s a combination of the excitement of racing, the focus on concentrating on the tactics to get an edge and knowing you’re competing against a great group of friends from all over Australia.”
The event featured many boats of all shapes and sizes racing for line honours on January 26 before undertaking three days of division racing sailing. Festival of Sales chairman Paul Buchholz said he was overwhelmed by the feedback he received from the sailors that attended the event over the weekend. “We’re always very proud of our event, but when visitors to our club tell you that it’s the best event in more than a decade, well we think that’s a pretty impressive accolade,” he said. “And given the impact that the pandemic has had on major events over the past couple of years, it was terrific to finally see our event and many others getting back to normal.” This year’s Festival of Sails attracted close to 115,000 visitors to the waterfront and coincided with the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
and see things in Germany that she hasn’t been able to see.” Mrs Greenhalgh said Brooke had been a part of Special Olympics Barwon for 15 years and that her daughter’s favourite part about the program was getting to socialise. “I think it’s just going down meeting her friends, having chats and interacting with other people, that’s the best thing for her,” she said. Mrs Greenhalgh said Brooke had received many achievements in her life, which included the Geelong Awards for People with Disability. “She’s got stacks and stacks of medals,” she said.
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A Belmont woman has been chosen to play tenpin bowling for Australia in the upcoming Special Olympics. Brooke Greenhalgh, 39, received the news before Christmas that she would represent Australia as a bowler in Germany’s Special Olympics during June 17 to 26. Mother Carmell Greenhalgh said tenpin bowling and Special Olympics Barwon had greatly changed her daughter’s life. “Brooke has an intellectual disability, and she was one that wouldn’t talk to anybody or socialise with anybody or anything like that,” she said. “It has brought her out of herself, and she talks to people now, and she’s got that many
A member of a controversial Victorian church has cried as he faced court after handing himself in to police for alleged child sexual abuse offences. The 36-year-old East Geelong man appeared in Geelong Magistrates Court on Friday, January 27 charged with sexual penetration of a child under 16, three counts of sexual assault and possessing child abuse material. Victoria Police said the man, who is a member of Geelong Revival Centre, attended a police station on Wednesday 25 January to hand himself in. His lawyer Jonathan Brancato flagged more alleged victims would likely come forward, as he asked for the court not to release the man’s name to media. “Particularly because of his connection to the church, being that the church is at the centre of this as well,“ he told the court. It would be harmful not only for the accused but also for future complainants.“ He said the man had made some admissions to police during his interview. No application for bail was made, as Mr Brancato flagged it was his client’s first time in custody and requested he be seen by a nurse. “He is quite emotional and I expect that he’s quite vulnerable in custody.” The man will return to the court on May 23 for a committal mention. The Pentecostal church’s headquarters are based in the Geelong suburb of Norlane, but it has branches interstate and internationally.
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Cranes have become a familiar sight on central Geelong’s skyline. We’ve seen a spate of corporate office towers open in the past 18 months, including GMHBA’s new headquarters and council’s own Wurriki Nyal. And the transformed Geelong Arts Centre and two high-rise hotel developments – on Ryrie Street and Gheringhap Street – are edging closer to completion. More commercial and mixed-use developments are in the pipeline, with hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of investment proposed for the CBD. But while there’s much to be optimistic about, there remains areas to address. The Market Square precinct – which is known as the ‘heart’ of central Geelong – is widely acknowledged as being ripe for development. It is a place that has regularly reinvented itself. Marking the site where the city was founded in the 1850s, Market Square has since hosted a public produce market; an exhibition building that was converted into a theatre; and more recently a shopping centre and public mall. In recent years, council has helped enhance the atmosphere and amenity of the areas around the shopping centre. The regular live music and entertainment program; school holiday activities; and art installations are among the initiatives we’ve introduced to help attract and retain people in the public space. However, issues surrounding the site remain. These include a loss of former laneways,
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lack of connections between the shops and the public areas, declining retail sales and antisocial behaviour. As our city’s ‘heart’, council think it is vital that we help all stakeholders, including landowners. So, to help determine and promote Market Square’s development potential, work is underway on developing a masterplan. The Market Square Masterplan aims to guide the regeneration of the block bounded by Malop, Moorabool, Ryrie and Yarra streets. It will focus on improving the public realm, shaping Little Malop Central as a key public space, and providing better connections with surrounding precincts, such as Little Malop West. In consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners, the masterplan will look at ways to celebrate Wadawurrung history and culture. It will consider traffic movements within and outside the area, and importantly, it will also
explore how privately-owned buildings can be progressively revitalised. Hopefully, this masterplan will provide the guidance – and the ideas – to allow the Market Square block to flourish. It will also ensure that landowners’ plans align with the agreed vision, ensuring better outcomes between council-led and private projects. Your ideas are now being sought to help develop the draft masterplan. This can be done online at yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au/MSM, or you may see city officers at the shopping centre during your next visit. The draft masterplan will be considered by council later this year, and will be released to the public for feedback and submissions before it is finalised. Please, share your ideas and your experiences before community consultation closes on February 24.
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Ice cream lovers can overcome their COVID-19 melon-choly in an annual Surf Coast festival featuring 144 flavours including watermelon and feta next week. Aleesha Coots and Will Evans-Papinsky recently tasted the quirky concoction, one of 12 one-off flavours including parmesan and olive oil, siracha pretzels and black sticky rice banana. French opera cake, Turkish Delight Pavlova, charcoal Cherry Ripe and the Star Wars-themed Stormtrooper also Aleesha Coots and Will Evans-Papinsky with the new watermelon and feta gelati. feature on the festival’s menu. The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery even has a few adults-only indulgences such as spiced backlogs due to the Victorian government’s Negroni and Yuzu whisky sour. By Luke Voogt management of the COVID-19 scenario,” the The backlog of pending criminal trials at Member for Western Victoria said. Chocolaterie owner Leanne Neeland Geelong County Court has almost doubled “The County Court [of Victoria] has a since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the backlog of 1000 jury trials to be heard, with said her staff had heaps of fun inventing about 400 of these in regional Victoria. Independent can reveal. Geelong County Court had 37 pending “People facing more serious charges could “adventurous flavour combinations” criminal trials when in-person County Court have a two-year wait. Months could go by just
Ice cream lovers can overcome their COVID-19 melon-choly in an annual Surf Coast festival featuring 144 flavours including watermelon and feta next week. Aleesha Coots and Will Evans-Papinsky recently tasted the quirky concoction, one of 12 one-off flavours including parmesan and olive oil, siracha pretzels and black sticky rice banana. French opera cake, Turkish Delight Pavlova, charcoal Cherry Ripe and the Star Wars-themed Stormtrooper also feature on the festival’s menu. The Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery even has a few adults-only indulgences such as spiced Negroni and Yuzu whisky sour. Chocolaterie owner Leanne Neeland said her staff had heaps of fun inventing “adventurous flavour combinations” inspired by their kitchen garden and orchard, local suppliers and distillers, and favourite cakes. The festival comes as the chocolaterie rebounds from the devastating effects of COVID-19 on local tourism last year. The event runs at Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, Bellbrae, from next Wednesday to February 21. Luke Voogt
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Non-finalised pleas at Geelong County Court have remained level on 26 between January 27, 2020 and January 27, 2021, with 80 pleas finalised between those dates. The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (Justice) shows that pending criminal matters in the Magistrates Court of Victoria have increased by 82 per cent from 2014-15 to 2019-20. The Magistrates Court of Victoria did not provide caseload statistics on Geelong Magistrates Court in response to the Independent’s inquiries earlier this week. Attorney General Jaclyn Symes was contacted for comment.
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Staff shortage looms at prison By Justin Flynn Prisoners at the medium security Marngoneet Correctional Centre will be forced to spend more time in their cells because of a statewide staff shortage. The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) notified the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) in December of its intention to change the working hours of custodial officers employed at medium security public prisons, including Marngoneet near Lara. The changes support the temporary reduction in out of cell hours implemented
across Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Hopkins Correctional Centre and HM Prison Loddon Middleton. A CPSU spokesperson said the staff shortage stems from current officers being deployed to new prisons, including the new Western Plains maximum security also near Lara. “Available officers are preparing Western Plains to receive prisoners meaning they’re unavailable for rostering in Marngoneet, Loddon and Ararat,” the spokesperson said. A DJCS spokesperson confirmed that staffing pressures are occurring at prisons across Australia, but said the changes were “temporary”.
“Like many industries, we are managing staffing pressures at some of our medium security prisons and are putting in place appropriate arrangements to ensure the safety, security and good order of the system,” the spokesperson said. “The safety and wellbeing of our staff and prisoners is our highest priority. Corrections Victoria regularly reviews and updates our operational arrangement across the state to ensure the needs of staff and prisoners are met. “We are continuing to recruit new corrections staff where there are vacancies.” Corrections Victoria custodial operations assistant deputy commissioner Andrew Reaper
said the department would provide six months salary maintenance to staff affected by the proposed changes to rosters and hours of work. “As has been noted, the reduction in out of cell hours is intended to be a temporary measure until such time that we can increase our staffing levels via our ongoing recruitment effort. “In the event it is deemed necessary to extend the temporary roster changes in excess of six months, or consider other options that may be more appropriate depending on the current resources available, I can confirm that further consultation with staff will occur.”
Nominations for the Geelong Youth Awards open The Geelong Youth Awards are open once again to acknowledge and nominate the young people who make a significant contribution to their community. The City of Greater Geelong encouraged the public to nominate young people aged between 12 and 25 who live, work, learn or play in Greater Geelong for an award. Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said it was important to acknowledge the outstanding role that many of the region’s young people play in building a vibrant, clever and creative city. “It’s vital that we recognise and reward the terrific work that young people do in our community,” Cr Sullivan said. “Youth contributions come in a variety of forms and as a council we’re proud of the inspiring work that our region’s young people are doing. “Recognition of this nature will also provide
encouragement for others to get onboard and ensure the Geelong community continues to be a great one to be a part of.” The City of Greater Geelong’s new Youth Council Advisory Committee and junior mayor for the year will help select the successful nominees from the categories; active achievement, arts and music, citizenship, cultural awareness, inclusion, inspiration, leadership, unsung hero, and volunteering. Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said he welcomed the awards concept and encouraged residents to nominate young people that make a difference in their community. “It’s inspiring when we see young people around us stepping up and making a positive contribution to life in our region,” Cr Aitken said. “I would strongly encourage anyone who is aware of a young person making a difference to
nominate them and shine a light on their good work.” Cr Jim Mason attended the 2023 Youth Council induction and joined the new junior mayor Irene Mulilo and deputy junior mayor Aleena Eftikhari in promoting the Youth Awards. “There are many young people in our community who are making change for good,” Cr Mason said. “Nominating someone for a Youth Award is just one way in which we can show our appreciation and encourage that young person to continue making a positive contribution in our community.” Nominations are open until Sunday, February 19 with winners announced on Friday, March 31 and can be made online at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/youthawards Jena Carr
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Bluff memorial seat reinstalled By Justin Flynn Barwon Coast Committee of Management has reinstalled a memorial seat at The Bluff in Barwon Heads after its removal prompted a public outcry. The memorial seat is for Louise Sellwood, who was 18 years old when she died suddenly from meningococcal in 1997. The seat and accompanying plaque is a reminder of her life, but it was removed by Barwon Coast during recent landslip restoration works. Sherryn Bennett started an online petition
calling on Barwon Coast to reinstate the chair and it attracted 1415 signatures before it was closed on Tuesday evening. However, Barwon Coast Committee of Management chief executive Gary McPike said the chair was being “reinstated as we speak” when contacted by the Independent on Tuesday afternoon. “It obviously sparked a lot of discussion and we’ve responded to that,” he said. “Our operations team did some landslip works and removed the seat and had a technical assessment done. “The seat is being reinstated this afternoon
(Tuesday). “Barwon Coast deeply regrets any distress it may have caused by the removal of the memorial seat at the Barwon Bluff viewing area.” Mr McPike said no new seats had been installed “for about six years” and that eventually the existing seats would no longer be fit for use. Louise’s seat has been at The Bluff, Barwon Heads for more than 25 years. “Louise’s ashes were scattered at the Barwon Heads Bluff and arrangements were made with the Barwon Coast for a special memorial
chair with a plaque for Louise to be purchased and installed at the Barwon Heads Bluff,” the petition said. “A beautiful spot to reflect on such a young and beautiful girl. Her chair was one of the first, if not the first, to be installed along the beautiful Barwon Coast. “To date, there are now many more memorial chairs dotted along the stunning coastline, acting as a treasured place for many other families who have lost beloved people.” Mr McPike said state law now regulated that memorial seats were no longer installed on public land.
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Artist showcases feathered friends Geelong artist Mary Tegelaers is Shearers Arms Art Gallery’s artist of the month with her exhibition currently on display to the public. Tegelaers said the bird-themed exhibition, My Feathered Friends, has been received well by the public and was her first chance to follow a theme with her artwork. “This was sort of spur of the moment and the ability to just go along with one thing is something I like to do,” she said. “I’ve always loved birds. I’m not a bird in a cage person. “I like their personality. I like the sense of
freedom and I’ve always watched them and photographed them.” Tegelaers said she loved to capture the bird’s personality and story in her artworks and she that she experimented with different art mediums. “The particular ones that I paint will have a story behind them and I try to catch their personality,” she said. “I tell people to touch it. I don’t frame my oils behind glass. You should be able to touch it and feel it.” Tegelaers said she had been able to draw from a young age and chose to challenge herself with
different art styles throughout her life. “I’ve always been able to draw people and faces, and I’ve always doodled,” she said. “I love textures so if there’s anything that’s textual, I will paint it. “I’m probably drawn very much to things in nature, but it’s more about the mood of it or the light.” My Feathered Friends is on display at Shearers Arms Art Gallery, Geelong West, from 11am to 3pm Tuesday to Friday and 1pm to 4pm on weekends until February 26.
The Queenscliff Rod Run is back for three days of smooth rides and scenic drives. The annual car event organised by Geelong Street Rodders will start today for registered drivers, with the main public activity scheduled for Sunday. Geelong Street Rodders president Greg Morrissey said he expected more than 900 cars to showcase at Sunday’s show ‘n’ shine and that the event would benefit the community. “We have activities planned for entrants over the weekend and then this Sunday is the day that’s geared around having the public come to have a look at all the cars,” he said. “We’ll have a live band, there’ll be 20 plus trade stands, and food and coffee vans, but most of the food will actually be handled by local community groups. “We try to involve all community groups so all of Queenscliff gets a little bit of something out of it.” Mr Morrissey said this would be the club’s first official and structured Rod Run after it was cancelled for the past two years. “The last time we ran the official event was 2020,” he said. “So, 2021 and 22 all the hot rods were still in Queenscliff, but there was no official event.” Vehicle entries for the event are closed but spectators can view the cars this Sunday for a $5 entrance fee with proceeds going to Queenscliff Point Lonsdale Lions Club. Jena Carr
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Free RATs available from council By Matt Hewson Geelong council facilities are offering residents free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) in the lead up to winter. The COVID-19 detection tests can be accessed at city locations including libraries, leisure facilities and customer service centres. Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said there were no eligibility requirements to collect tests, which would be available for free until June. “Everyone is welcome to come pick up free RATs from our participating council facilities,
no matter their age or health, disability or carer status,” Cr Sullivan said. “Community members can take up to two kits per person plus up to two for each household member, while those with a disability or their carer can collect up to four packets of tests. “Council requests that community members who are experiencing symptoms don’t attend these facilities for a test.” The move is part of a statewide push to encourage the use of RATs, with over 200 sites across Victoria currently operating as part of the COVID-19 test distribution program.
While the Victorian government distributed over 125 million RATs in 2022, more than half that number still sit in storage, many approaching their expiry dates. A government spokesperson said councils would provide one method to ensure stockpiled RATs could be accessed by the community before they expired. “The Victorian government has distributed more than 125 million RATs through testing sites, schools and early learning centres and in other priority settings,” the spokesperson said. “RATs have also been distributed directly to critical state workforces, health services and
vulnerable community members. “All current RAT stock is closely monitored to ensure only test kits with an appropriate shelf life are distributed to the community.” Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said RATs played an important part in protecting the community from COVID-19. “There are simple things people can do to enjoy the summer safely,” she said. “Take a test if you have symptoms, stay home if you’re sick, wear a high-quality mask if you can’t physically distance, talk to your GP to see if you’re eligible for antivirals and stay up to date with your vaccinations.”
Kinder funds welcomed As children head back to school, kindergarten, and daycare, many families are feeling some relief as the state government’s free kinder initiative eases their financial burden. More than 2750 early childhood services across the state, including around 70 in the Greater Geelong area, are now able to offer free kinder to three- and four-year-olds in 2023. Under the $270 million initiative, children enrolled in three-year-old kinder will receive between 5 and 15 hours of funded learning each week, while those in four-year-old kinder will receive 15 hours per week, thus saving parents up to $2000 per child each year. Barwon Child, Youth and Family (BCYF) offer kindergarten programs at seven sites in the Geelong and Colac regions, and BCYF early years education and community manager Julie Molloy said the free kinder initiative would help families who needed it most. “For some families, kindergarten fees
represent a significant cost at a time when household budgets are already stretched,” Ms Molloy said. “Often, it’s the children who would benefit the most who miss out. Free kindergarten removes the financial burden so that all children can participate.” The funding has also allowed more long daycare centres to offer kindergarten programs, which Headstart Early Learning Centre Ocean Grove early childhood teacher Lorie Lillingston said was a great option for working parents. “It’s a massive convenience to have a structured kinder program in a long daycare service for those working families that aren’t able to have their child attend a sessional kinder that may only be three to five hours a day,” Ms Lillingston said. “Myself, as a parent that has had a child here, its been a huge convenience to have those long daycare benefits alongside a kinder program.”
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Beau’s new vision for his future By Jena Carr
Beau was declared legally blind after complaining of blurry vision before Christmas. Right: Brad and Beau Evans at a St Leonards Cricket Club function which raised $440.85 for Beau. (Pictures: Supplied)
“He loves his cricket watches cricket, plays cricket, he loves his computer and V8 super cars. His dream was to be involved in V8 super cars and Formula One. “This has been all virtually taken away from him. Work, everything like that, these are all things that he’s losing now. “There’s only a handful of cases in the entire world that Beau’s got, which makes it very hard. “I don’t think he wants to let out anything in front of mum to upset mum or upset me or
things, but with a social worker these are things that they can help with,” Mr Evans said. A neurologists report said Beau will likely remain visually impaired for the rest of his life but would continue to monitor him in the long-term. Mr Evan’s said that he and wife Melinda hoped Beau would have a happy future and wanted to thank everyone for their support. “I hope he becomes independent, being confident to be able to do a lot of things that people in his situation have to do,” he said.
“Just to be happy, try to be happy and getting the support of everyone that he needs around him. “Just a big thank you to everyone who loves us and supports us.” A person is declared legally blind when they are only able to read letters that are six meters away compared to a person with normal vision that could read 60 meters away. Anyone who would like to help the Evans family can visit Beau’s GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/39a6458c
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A Clifton Springs man is facing an unbearable new normal after a rare illness caused him to become legally blind. Beau Evans, 20, first started to complain of blurry vision a few days before Christmas and went to the Geelong Hospital’s emergency room on Boxing Day. Dad Brad Evans said he originally thought Beau had an eye infection, but soon found out that his son had a rare neurological condition which resulted in him losing his eyesight and spending the next five weeks in hospital. “He came out of the room and said his eyes were a bit blurry. So I said well go wash your face and just see what happens’,” he said. “He washed his face and still the same. He went back to his room came back out later in the day the same again.” Royal Melbourne Hospital neurology team found that Beau had an overgrowth of bone at the base of his skull that compressed the nerves running through to his eyes. Mr Evans said the condition caused by a vitamin A and vitamin B12 deficiency, with only a few cases worldwide, had likely developed unknowingly for many years. “This must have been happening for years and years and years. There’s never been pain. There’s never been anything that’s worried him,” he said. Mr Evans said Beau was “shocked and scared” when he found out about his diagnosis but was currently “doing all right mentally” and was able to return home last Saturday. “He was a very happy 20-year-old. Loved by everyone, polite, never in trouble, never went out, never did anything wrong, never had a cigarette in his life, never had an alcohol drink in his life, always home with mum and dad,” he said.
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Country music sibilings team up to perform Australian country music royalty comes to the Potato Shed this month when multi-award-winning superstar Sara Storer and her brother Greg’s eponymous project Storer comes to Drysdale. Sara said while the pair have played music together “forever”, this was the first project based on their musical partnership. “Greg’s been in my band for ever and a day; whenever I can get him off the farm, he’s been tagging along,” she said. “We’ve been a duo for a long time, but it’s nice to come back, not as Sara Storer, but as Storer. We both can share the stage and share the song.” The concept behind Storer has been a long time coming and, strangely, the COVID-19 pandemic helped in some way to kickstart the new album. “Teaming up with Greg, it’s something we’ve been wanting to do for a while,” Sara said. “It was just timing, really; with COVID we had a couple of years off for songwriting. He’d penned songs, I’d penned songs, and we’d done a fair bit of co-writing. “So we made the decision to go ahead and do the album because we were worried we’d just keep putting it off and that we’d never get it done. And that we’d look back in many years time and really regret it if we didn’t.” The songs on Storer show traits that will be familiar to fans of Sara’s work; honest lyrics, a complete lack of affectation or Americanisation, a focus on story and narrative and raw Aussie charm. “It’s about songs with a story; when we write, it’s not a business for us,” Sara said. “We write purely for the joy of writing about
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our personal experiences in life or writing about someone else’s. “We write because we’re moved, and we think, well, that would make a lovely song. Our songs always come with some kind of story.” Bassist James Gillard (Mondo Rock, Mental As Anything) served as producer for the album, which also features Michael Moko (guitar, mandolin), Scotty Hill (drums) and Greg’s daughters Bonnie and Pip on vocals and mandolin. “At the moment it’s just the two of us at the Potato Shed, but we’re looking forward to getting back to Victoria,” Sara said. “Geelong has always been so supportive, that’s why we keep coming back; we love you, basically.” Storer perform at the Potato Shed on Thursday, February 23. Matt Hewson
You’re invited to a public open day to explore Wurriki Nyal, our region’s new Civic Precinct, during an open day on Saturday 18 February from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Our state-of-the-art building at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong features 2,550 square metres of new public space and a centrally located Customer Service area to help you access our services. A smoking ceremony by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners will welcome residents to Wurriki Nyal at 9.30am, where we will hold free half hourly tours from 10am to 1.30pm. The 45-minute guided tours will cover the building’s links to the region’s Wadawurrung culture and its sustainability attributes and include a visit to the end-oftrip facilities. Spaces are limited. But you don’t have to book for a tour – just come along and you’ll have access to our building’s ground floor and outdoor activations showcasing our services and activities, entertainment and food offerings. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and to book a tour, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/wurrikinyal-open-day-tickets
The Potato Shed Committee of Management invites Expression of Interest from interested persons to fill a community representative position on the Committee of Management, in accordance with the Potato Shed Joint Use Agreement. ABOUT THE POTATO SHED The venue was developed to respond to the needs of the wider Bellarine community, and Bellarine Secondary College, and the Saint Ignatius College. The venue is now seen as our very own arts facility. It was built as a joint venture by the City of Greater Geelong and the two schools, along with funding from the State Government of Victoria. It opened in March 2001. The Potato Shed is a space that: › Facilitates the development and realisation of the creative arts, especially the performing arts › Facilitates education and training opportunities › Stimulates, entertains and challenges the wider community › Supports opportunities for young people of the region to engage in artistic pursuits › Encourages environmental awareness Lodge Expression of Interest by 5pm, Friday 17 February to Rob MacLeod, Venue Manager, Potato Shed, PO Box 466 Drysdale VIC 3222 or email potatoshed@ geelongcity.vic.gov.au Scan the QR code or call 5272 4226 for information about the Potato Shed.
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This is an opportunity for people from across our community to assist with progressing the detailed design of the Ocean Grove District Ride Centre at Kingston Park. The function of the Community Reference Group is to provide information, advice, and views regarding specific issues, ideas and suggestions to inform detailed design. Council has noted that Kingston Park, Ocean Grove, is the preferred location for a District Ride Centre. A District Ride Centre is a bike facility that would include features such as a jump park, pump track, and skills and trials area. Submissions close 11.59pm, Wednesday 22 February. Scan the QR code for more information or to lodge an Expression of Interest.
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Emily challenges brain cancer Emily Cooke’s brain cancer journey began nearly six years ago when she was just three years old. Peace of Mind connected Emily’s family with support worker Jonathan Muller, who has made a big difference in their lives. Now Emily is Peace of Mind’s Ambassador for Challenge Brain Cancer, an event that seeks to raise money to provide more brain cancer support workers like Jonathan. Allison and Jonathan spoke to Matt Hewson about Emily’s journey so far.
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Allison said Peace of Mind had a hugely positive impact on her family from the beginning. “Peace of Mind are just amazing,” she said. “Initially they provided us with financial support to do some small renovations, pay for parking costs and fuel, that kind of thing, which was great. “And then they connected us with Jonathan.” Jonathan Muller is a specialised brain cancer support worker employed by Peace of Mind who deals with anywhere up to 50 patients and their families at a time. “Jonathan does a mix of things, but for us he’s an emotional resource and also a practical resource,” Allison said. “The thing I love most about Jonathan is he sits outside her medical team. I can give him a call about what’s happening and how I’m feeling, and he’s invested in us as a family, as opposed to Emily’s medical treatment. “He’s got a great relationship with Em. He takes her surfing with his dog Mudgee, he helps her with lots of things. “He helps her with her emotional regulation, helps build her capacity, but more than that, he’s giving her fun, moments where her life is not about having cancer.” Jonathan, who has a professional history as a nurse in palliative care, engaged with the Cookes shortly after beginning his role at Peace of Mind. “My first contact with Emily was being over at their place and just mucking around with her,” he said. “We just had fun and she was climbing all over me. I can be very serious when I need to be, but I’m also very good at just being a kid. “That’s where I really try to engage Em, I just really try to get on her level.” Jonathan said having his role sit outside the medical sphere allowed him to provide a different kind of care for Emily and the Cookes. “Even though I’m a health professional, I try not to be in that space, particularly with young folk,” he said. “And with Allison, my job is really about backing her up emotionally. I tend to be the person that takes the call when her back’s up against the wall or she’s feeling massive 10 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 3 February, 2023
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frustration or going ‘where to from here?’. “One of the skills I bring is, what do you do when there are no options, when you can’t do anything? The health system’s really good at providing treatment and solutions, but so much brain cancer is unsolvable, untreatable. “I try to reorient the focus on living, not so much on the next medical appointment or the next scan, because that can drive people crazy, particularly when it goes on for a reasonable period of time.” Now, Emily is Peace of Mind’s Ambassador for Challenge Brain Cancer, an annual event to raise funds for and awareness of brain cancer, a disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. Peace of Mind Foundation chief executive
and founder Rebecca Mallett said helping patients like Emily was the organisation’s mission statement. “We’re the only organisation of its kind in Australia, supporting 700 families every year impacted by brain cancer that reach out to Peace of Mind for assistance,” she said. “Having Brain Cancer Support Workers nationwide is our ultimate goal, and we’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that someone in this role has in providing hope, compassion and quality of life to our patients facing this very serious diagnosis.” Challenge Brain Cancer will be held on February 25 at Westfield Geelong, where teams will compete in an Amazing Race event.
“The role of someone like Jonathan is really significant,” Allison said. “I think it would have been a really lonely walk for us if Jonathan and Peace of Mind weren’t in the picture. “The reality for brain cancer is that only two out of every 10 people diagnosed survive past five years. “Organisations like Peace of Mind are invaluable, and if the community can get behind them and help provide more support workers like Jonathan, it helps families like us immeasurably.” To register a team for Challenge Brain Cancer or find out more go to peaceofmindfoundation.org.au/challengebrain-cancer-2023.
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Time for telling truth at sunrise Up to 2000 people gathered at Cosy Corner in Torquay on Wadawurrung Country at sunrise on Thursday, January 26 for the inaugural Pilk Purriyn truth-telling event. Meaning ‘sunrise’ in Wadawurrung language, Pilk Purriyn was hosted by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with Surf Coast Shire Council. The event started with a traditional Welcome to Country, and smoking and dancing ceremonies, followed by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners addressing the gathering about the meaning of January 26 for First
Nations people. Then, with the rising of the sun on the water, it concluded with a response from Geelong MP Christine Couzens and Surf Coast Shire Council mayor Liz Pattison. “As a Wadawurrung woman it was very brave to hold this event knowing this is something not all people support but if we are going to move forward we need a voice today that our ancestors and Elders were denied,” Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles said. “For thousands of years Wadawurrung people started their day with the rising of the sun and today we continue that as we conquer a
day that is felt heavily in heart and spirit. “It gave us the opportunity for Traditional Owners to stand on our Country to share ceremony and truth-telling with those who choose to not celebrate this day. “Seeing up to 2000 people offer their respect and support this morning shows us that people want to see change and are here to listen.” With four generations of Wadawurrung people present, the event aimed to support the First Nations community by acknowledging the trauma and harm to the First Peoples through colonisation, by recognising the survival, resilience of their people and culture
that continues today. “Pilk Purriyn was an incredibly moving event held on Wadawurrung Country, which helped deepen my understanding of First Nations culture and experience,” Cr Liz Pattison said. “As the Surf Coast Shire Council continues a journey towards Reconciliation with First Nations People, we recognise past wrongs and seek truth, understanding and healing. We want to support Traditional Owners and First Nations People in our community in the spirit of respect, recognition and compassion.”
Celebrating diversity The City of Greater Geelong’s free Family Fun Day at Rippleside Park enjoyed a perfect summer’s day for its Australia Day celebrations. Families, children and young people enjoyed free rides and other activities throughout the day, which kicked off at 11am. The CFA and SES were in attendance with fire trucks and emergency vehicles for kids to climb in and try out the sirens, while Sergeant Sensible represented Victoria Police. Live music and entertainment was provided on the All-Day stage, with magician Dazzling Dan and the Geelong Memorial Brass Band among the acts on display. For Anthony of Corio, who had three kids in tow, Australia Day was a time to celebrate the diversity of modern Australia. “It’s a day to all come together as one nation,” he said. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from or how long you’ve been here; we’re all one country. We’ve got to all live together, and
today’s about celebrating that.” While three hundred residents became new Australian citizens at ceremonies held at Geelong West Town Hall, newer Aussies were out at Rippleside enjoying the celebration. For citizens Rojy and Anu of Mount Duneed, formerly India, Australia Day was an opportunity to get involved in the community and also meet other new Australians. “For people who come to live in this country it’s about celebrating the culture,” Anu said. “They can also get the chance to meet other people from different countries that have also come to live in Australia.” Abdelrhman, who came to Geelong from Egypt four years ago and is currently working on his PhD at Deakin University, Australia Day was about celebrating a new way of life. “For my family Australia Day means freedom. It means diversity and celebrating that together.”
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MY GEELONG Geelong fitness trainer and lifeguard Jack McAllister loves his food, chicken friend Alice, and working at the Waterworld Leisure Centre. Having just turned 60 last week, he talks to Jena Carr about what living in Geelong means to him. I try to get to the gym three times a week with a mix of weights and cardio. It’s amazing how good you feel after a solid workout, which is important as I have mentioned I am a bit of a foodie. I love trying out new cafes, but two of my favourite places are the Box Office in West Geelong (always great food), Cellar Door in Little Malop Street – the grande platter is to die for – and 18th Amendment is an amazing place. We need more places like Little Malop Street.
What do you like about where you live? Sometimes you do not realise just how lucky we are. Geelong is an amazing place to live. I have to say, I love the sense of community here. Walking down the street and strangers say hi to each other and smiling. It’s amazing the power of one smile. It can change someone’s day. Also, I love how multicultural Geelong has become. A melting pot were we can all learn from each other for a better and stronger community. Geelong and the surrounding area have so much to offer and so much potential. I love to run so I am spoiled for choice and don’t get me started on the amazing wineries we have on our doorstep. What, if anything, would you change about where you live?
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What is your connection to Geelong? When I was a wee boy, I lived in Geelong in Noble Street. My Grandparents lived here when my grandfather, Jack Cecil McAllister, was a foreman for the Geelong Harbour Trust, working on several of the Geelong Piers in the 50’s and early 60’s. In the mid 60’s we lived in Noble Street, Newtown though it was then Chilwell. I can still remember at the age of three my brother threw me over the train lines on Kilgour Street, cutting my head open on the tracks. It was at this age I realised I was not Superman. After many years moving around, including living in Canada, I decided to move back to Geelong in 1991, after living in Sydney for four years. Mainly to be closer to my grandmother and brother Rod, and also I needed a change from the Sydney rat race. I seriously never thought I would settle in Geelong, but here I am 32 years later.
This is a tough one. I think the main thing I would like to see is the revitalisation of the city centre, particularly Moorabool Street. Also, I would love to see more community vegetable gardens throughout our community, I believe this will bring people together. What is something people may not know about you? During lockdown, I decided to research my family tree. I never knew my father so
it was going to be interesting. I was excited and surprised to find out my grandmother’s heritage was Tasmanian Aboriginal (Palawa). I am planning a trip to Tasmania to do more research and to see their Country. Also last year I decided to follow my dream and started doing acting lessons. In December last year I was an extra for a film, seriously so much fun. So folks, its never to late to follow your dreams. Where do you spend most of your time?
What drew you to working with Waterworld Leisure Centre? Seriously I feel so blessed to work for such an amazing place. I always called myself the accidental gym instructor. I spent most of my 20’s to early 40’s weighing in over 115kgs. Years of no activity and a very bad diet took its toll. In my early 40’s I was nursing my grandmother (not that successfully … she died). I ended up having to spend a night in hospital with a heart scare. The doctor made it clear I needed to lose weight. The challenge was on. I changed my diet, and just started walking. Starting at 30 minutes a day then to an hour. I love my job more now as when I started. Working for Waterworld Swim Sport and Leisure is a dream job for me. I work in several areas within the centre as well as taking some Motivate30 classes. They are always fun to take and I don’t care what anyone says, you can do a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class to ABBA. Our patrons and members are amazing. I love hearing the stories of where they start and their progression whether it’s with the gym, group exercise, or swimming. Every day I am inspired by someone’s story and journey.
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Bid to be Tree City of the World By Matt Hewson Geelong is aiming to become the first city in Victoria to be recognised as a Tree City of the World. Councillors unanimously supported the motion to apply for the Tree Cities of the World program at a council meeting on Tuesday night. The Tree Cities of the World program, an initiative of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation, aims to recognise cities and towns committed to the maintenance, sustainable management and celebration of urban forests and trees. The program also provides an opportunity
for the city to connect with other cities around the world and adopt their successful approaches to managing urban tree populations. Environment portfolio chair, councillor Jim Mason, said becoming part of such a network would help make Geelong a greener place. “Being a Tree City of the World would allow us to gain valuable insights into the most successful approaches to managing urban trees and forests,” Cr Mason said. Several residents took the opportunity at the meeting to address areas they believed the city needed to improve at, including retention of mature trees, footpath canopy shade and the replacement of removed trees.
Noted Geelong conservation advocate Jennifer Bartow said despite her reservations about the city’s current approach, the application was a good step. “I think it’s a great proposal and I hope the application succeeds because I think it will contribute to the growing momentum of recognition of the importance of our trees,” Ms Bartow said. “But I would hope that the Heritage Strategy Action Plan is implemented and we would get a Heritage Tree Register.” Cr Kylie Grzybek raised concerns over whether sufficient funds would be allocated to tree maintenance and management. “I want to make sure that, if this is successful,
it’s included in the budget process,” Cr Grzybek said. “I want to make sure we’re doing the things we say we’re going to do, so I look forward to seeing those things filter through our budget process. That’s something I’ll be looking for.” Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said council was committed to making Geelong a greener city. “It was good to listen to some of the questions from the community tonight that recognise that this acceptance, if it occurs, does have responsibilities for us as a Council,” Cr Aitken said. “We do understand the importance of our trees and our tree canopy, and we’re up for the challenge to ensure that we are a city of trees.”
Keeping the sails afloat Volunteers are the lifeblood of any community-run event and more than 125 enthusiastic people joined forces to work at the 2023 Festival of Sails. The volunteers contributed more than 4000 hours of unpaid work to help the event run smoothly, from international race officials to local mums and dads prepared to make sandwiches. Volunteers from their late teens to their eighties put their hands up to take on a wide range of jobs and responsibilities across the four days of the Geelong regatta. Festival chairman Paul Buchholz said the volunteers played a critical role in the delivery of a successful event and he was incredibly grateful for their contribution. “Quite simply, we couldn’t do it without them,” he said. “You can’t help but be impressed that so
many people are prepared to donate their time to our event, which shines a real spotlight on Geelong and our beautiful waterfront. “For some, like our race officials, it’s an opportunity to develop and broaden their skill sets, for others it’s a chance to catch up with old mates and have some fun. Either way, we’re always incredibly grateful that they’re here and the contribution that they make.” For race officer Ross Wilson, from Black Rock, the 2023 event marked his 25th year at Festival of Sails. “My parents always volunteered, and it was just something that seemed to be an important way to give back,” he said. “For me, coming to this regatta every year is like reconnecting with family and catching up with old mates. “It is a beautiful part of the world here at Geelong and I’ll be happy to keep volunteering for as long as I can.”
Festival of Sails volunteer coordinator Daniella d’Amore and volunteer Ross Wilson. (Peter Foster)
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The Guide PORTILLO IN THE PYRENEES SBS, Saturday, 8.30pm
Stunning scenery? Tick. Michael Portillo (pictured) ditching locomotives for walking boots and a cosy purple beanie? Tick again. In this breathtaking series soaking up the vistas of the Pyrenees, train-lover Portillo invites viewers on a personal journey as he walks stretches of the stunning mountain range between Spain and France. It’s a pilgrimage of introspection and physical challenge as the Great British Railway Journeys presenter takes on the snowy peaks and reflects on his 70th year. The four-part adventure kicks off tonight in the Spanish Basque region, which forms an integral part of Portillo’s heritage. Savour the culture, history and Portillo’s philosophical musings.
PICK OF THE WEEK BIG MIRACLES Nine, Monday, 9pm
Path to parenthood: Sheila and Tyson share their IVF journey on Big Miracles.
If there was a show that should be sponsored by a tissue company, this is it. Viewers are taken on a roller-coaster of emotions during the extreme highs and lows experienced by couples and singles undergoing IVF. In this hopeful and ultimately heartwarming series, any shame around infertility and fertility treatment is shattered. The series breaks taboos as it follows 10 Australian couples and singles undergoing IVF on their unique, sensitive ordeals. The life-changing skills of doctors, nurses and scientists in the IVF field is celebrated as the participants reveal their heartbreak and hope as they try to fall pregnant.
MICHEL ROUX’S FRENCH COUNTRY COOKING SBS Food, Sunday, 7.35pm
Is there anything more romantic than French cuisine? Never mind if you’re a Francophile or not: there’s nothing like a soothing cooking show to offer lashings of escapism. You’ll forget about inflation and rising costs of living in a snap with this second season of Michelin star-winning chef Michel Roux’s (pictured) food-slash-travel show. He eats and cooks local food in idyllic spots in Southern France where we’d all love to abscond on a holiday. Season two is about savouring spring, with Roux exploring the simple gastronomic delights of France with a tipple and a chat at an organic rosé winery in an olive-tree glade.
AUSTRALIAN IDOL Seven, Tuesday, 7.30pm
The anticipation is electric in the auditions round of Australian Idol: who will be a bag or nerves, who will command the stage and, most of all, who will win over the judges with a bit of sparkle and zest? The mainly young group of novice performers hangs on every word of the judges Meghan Trainor (pictured), Amy Shark, Harry Connick Jr. and Kyle Sandilands, with a Golden Ticket up for grabs to dispatch a talented singer straight into the top 50. Trainor promises “feedback smothered in kindness”, while outspoken Sandilands swears by a no-holds-barred approach: “It would be cruel of me if I strung these contestants along”. Touché, but will anyone pique his curiosity tonight?
Friday, February 3 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 2.00 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (PG, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG) 10.10 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. (PGa, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 4.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, Ml, R) Clint Eastwood. 3.00 The Chase. (R) Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece. Part 3 of 3. 8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other. 10.05 The Larkins. (PG, R) The lives of a working-class family. 10.50 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events. 11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R) Mariette agrees to stay for the summer. 11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year: Summer. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 8.30 Inside Central Station: W3 Restoration And St James Tunnels. (PGa, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 9.25 Lighthouses: Building The Impossible: The Wolf Rock. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R) 1.25 Das Boot. (Mlnv, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (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 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Charlie Albone, Adam Dovile and Melissa King transform a backyard into a stunning space. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit an amazing home that takes indoor/outdoor living to the next level. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 1.35 [MEL] RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 [MEL] NBC Today.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv) A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O’Reilly. 10.45 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018, Mlv, R) A security assessor battles terrorists. Dwayne Johnson. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham is joined by Claire Foy. 8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Holland. 10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R) 11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+als, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.25pm Beep And Mort. 4.40 Fireman Sam. 4.50 PJ Masks. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Octonauts. 5.20 Hey Duggee. 5.30 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 5.35 Do, Re & Mi. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Trumbo. (2015, M) 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.20 Death In Paradise. 12.20am Killing Eve. 1.05 The Trip To Greece. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.05 Curious George. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Charlie And Lola. 5.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Party Of Five. 1.55 The UnXplained. 2.45 Counter Space. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS NewsHour. 5.15 Shortland Street. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.15 Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America. 10.55 VICE News Tonight. 11.50 My Life Online. 12.20am Future Man. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security USA. 8.00 Border Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 11.30 Border Security USA. Midnight Border Patrol. 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: On The Fiddle. (1961) 4.30 Secrets Of The National Trust. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Queens Of Mystery. 8.30 MOVIE: Good Will Hunting. (1997) 11.05 House. 12.05am Antiques Roadshow. 12.35 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.
N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am God
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Home Shopping.
Bushwhacked! 9.35 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Land Of Primates. 10.50 Yarning Culture Through Film. 11.00 Going Places. Noon National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 1.00 National Indigenous Fashion Awards 2022. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.05 Jarli. 9.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 10.15 Homeland Story. 11.55 Late Programs.
Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 7.35 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 9.35 The Movie Show. 10.05 The Woman In Black. (2012, M) 11.50 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013, M) 1.55pm Me And Orson Welles. (2008, PG) 4.00 Belle. (2013, PG) 5.55 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 7.35 Brad’s Status. (2017, M) 9.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 11.50 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+) 1.55am Colombiana. (2011, MA15+) 3.55 Night Train To Lisbon. (2013, M)
7.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Surfing. WSL Championship Tour. The Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Highlights. 9.00 Surfing. WSL Championship Tour. The Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Highlights. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Pawn Stars. 1pm Demolition NZ. 2.00 Boy To Man. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Towies. 3.45 Irish Pickers. 4.45 American Restoration. 5.15 American Pickers. 6.15 MOVIE: I Am Number Four. (2011, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Deadpool. (2016, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: Why Him? (2016, MA15+) 1.05am American Pickers. 2.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.30 Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born. 10.30 Pokémon Master Journeys. 11.00 Gumball. 11.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. Noon Rich Kids Go Skint. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Over The Hedge. (2006) 7.10 MOVIE: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. (2008, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Transformers: The Last Knight. (2017, M) Midnight Alphas. 1.00 In Ice Cold Blood. 2.00 Rich Kids Go Skint. 3.00 Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Master Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Demolition Down Under. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 The Love Boat. 10.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 MacGyver. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Hawaii Five-0. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.
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Saturday, February 4 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Goes Retro. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 2.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Human Revolution. (PG, R) 5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Living On The Coast. 12.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006, PGals, R) Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher, Michael Weston. 4.00 Ed Sheeran: Full Circle. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG, R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (PG, R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.
6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Olivia’s first ever date ends with a question mark. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case involving a crane driver who was injured in a workplace accident. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter investigate when the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre during rehearsals for a charity concert by the members of an amateur opera company. 10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again. 10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R) Part 1 of 3. 11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express. (PGa, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Kenya. 8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PG) Part 1 of 4. Michael Portillo treks along the Pyrenees mountain range between the French-Spanish border. 9.30 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4. Anita Rani visits iconic beaches and windswept coasts in Yorkshire and Northumberland. 10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Escaping Hitler. (Ma, R) A look at the Great Escape. 11.15 Atlanta. (Ml, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Grand Final. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final. 11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his Connecticut home town of Stanton with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons from their own kids as they struggle to deal with everyday life. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] Get Arty. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Get Arty. (R) 5.00 [MEL] My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives. 8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R) A sniper tries to prove his innocence after he is framed for the attempted assassination of the president. However, it is no easy task as he finds himself pursued by every law enforcement agency in the country. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Kate Mara. 11.00 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l) An ordinary man becomes a symbol of hope. Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.10 Mega Zoo. (PG, 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)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Three new lifeguards join the team. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares dishes for a picnic. 7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) The NCIS team is called to investigate after Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted from his home. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists. 10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.15 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 9.45 The Set. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Bliss. 12.05am Wreck. (Final) 12.55 Fleabag. 1.20 QI. 1.50 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.05 Curious George. 5.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 WorldWatch. 4.35 Mastermind Aust. 5.35 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. 6.30 Adam Eats The 80s. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 9.25 The Story Of. 10.15 Preserving Taste. (Premiere) 10.45 High Society. 11.40 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Australia’s Big Backyards. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day. 5.30 Border Security USA. 6.00 Border Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Turned Out Nice Again. (1941) 12.10pm MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970) 2.25 MOVIE: Shalako. (1968, PG) 4.45 MOVIE: Red River. (1948) 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (1960, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Friends. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm To Be Advised. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.45 Charmed. 3.35 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 11.35 Jarli. 11.45 Going Places. 12.45pm Arctic Secrets. 1.35 Ngumpin Kartiya. 1.55 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 4.50 Intune 08. 5.50 Going Native. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Boteti: The Returning River. 8.30 MOVIE: Pluto Nash. (2002, M) 10.10 TikTok And NITV Present: First Sounds. Midnight Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.20 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 10.00 Lootera. (2013, M, Hindi) 12.30pm The Winter Guest. (1997, M) 2.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 4.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.30 Creation. (2009, PG) 8.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013) 10.35 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.25am The Public. (2018, M) 2.35 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
11.30 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. 2022 Mid-Season Review. Replay. 12.30pm Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. Top 10 Shootout. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.30 Building Giants. 7.30 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Face/ Off. (1997, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.
1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship. Diriyah e-Prix. 3.00 Motor Racing. Formula E World C’ship. Diriyah e-Prix. 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond: The First Six Years. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 MOVIE: A Cinderella Story. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Stick It. (2006, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015, M) 11.35 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.35am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 All 4 Adventure. Noon What’s Up Down Under. 12.30 Exploring Off The Grid. 1.00 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 A-League All Access. 2.30 Waltzing Jimeoin. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Scorpion. 5.00 Escape Fishing. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 15. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. 10.15 MacGyver. 11.10 Late Programs.
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SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. (Return) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline: Summer Series. (Final, R) 12.55 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 1.25 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating. European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)
6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Coolangatta Gold 2022. (R) 11.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm, R) 12.00 Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure. (PG, R) 1.00 MOVIE: Rocky. (1976, PGlv, R) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. 3.30 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. (PGa, R) [MEL] Joel Osteen. 8.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.45 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGal, R) 2.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car. 9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends. 10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) Carmen’s friends are attacked. 11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R) 1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R) 2.05 Victoria. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. Follows a team of archaeologists as they pick up where Egyptologist Auguste Mariette left-off. 9.00 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) Goes below decks to explore the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic. 10.30 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Sir Walter Scott. 11.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Best Laid Plans. (Ma, R) 1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS. 9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister. 10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+) 11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.45 [MEL] Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world. 10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal) 11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) 12.50 Explore TV. (R) 1.20 He Said/She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer before the wrong person is accused and the case triggers a diplomatic crisis. Captain Milius makes a personal request. 10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a woman is kidnapped, the team looks into trysts on both sides of her seemingly perfect marriage. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 9.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 10.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 11.30 Long Lost Family. 12.15am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. 1.05 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon In My Own World. 1.50 VICE. 2.25 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup series. H’lights. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 Insight. 5.25 Adam Ruins Everything. 6.40 Cars That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Lost Gold Of World War II. 9.20 Tales From The Territories. 10.10 The Kings. 11.15 Das Boot. 12.20am Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Road To Adventure. 3.30 Our Town. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 12.15pm MOVIE: Rich And Strange. (1931, PG) 2.00 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Life In Colour. 8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 7.30 The Middle. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Friends. 1pm Two And A Half Men. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Perth Wildcats v Sydney Kings. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.25pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Motor Racing.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
The South Sydney Story. 2.55 Nyoongar Footy Magic. 3.00 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. Replay. 4.15 Football. First Nations Indigenous Football Cup. Men’s Second Semi-Final. SA All-Stars v Bunji Magic. Replay. 5.45 Songlines On Screen. 6.00 Spirit Talker. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 8.40 Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away. 10.10 Late Programs.
Last Chance Harvey. Continued. (2008, PG) 6.40 Creation. (2009, PG) 8.40 Belle. (2013, PG) 10.35 Brad’s Status. (2017, M) 12.30pm The Public. (2018, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 5.30 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 8.30 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 11.00 The 15:17 To Paris. (2018, M) 12.40am Late Programs.
Bathurst 12 Hour. Noon My Fishing Place. 12.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 3.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Irish Pickers. 5.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour. 6.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
1.30pm 3rd Rock. 2.00 Filthy House SOS. 3.00 Full Bloom. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 MOVIE: Grumpier Old Men. (1995, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Life. (2017, MA15+) Midnight Filthy House SOS. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Dance Moms. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Super. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-GiOh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. Noon JAG. 1.00 Demolition Down Under. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 15. Western Sydney Wanderers v Western United. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
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Monday, February 6 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Vera. (PGa, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG) 10.20 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGs, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (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 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The 65th Annual Grammy Awards. (PG) 3.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Back Roads: Pyramid Hill And Nhill, Victoria. (PG) Heather travels to Nhill and Pyramid Hill. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 2.25 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Darcey Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip: Norfolk. Part 3 of 4. Darcey Bussell’s Royal road trip continues in Norfolk and the Queen’s winter retreat at Sandringham. 8.30 Heritage Rescue: Stowe House. Nick Knowles follows the $70 million restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire. 9.25 Secrets Of Playboy: Predators’ Ball. (MA15+) Takes a look at the Mansion parties and how keeping its celebrity guests happy became a priority. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Partisan. (Mv) It is time for the big tournament. 11.40 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes. 9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG) Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons. 10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4. 11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) [MEL] Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. (PG, R) 1.30 [MEL] Emergency Call. (PGa, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.00 Big Miracles. (Premiere, Mam) Follows 10 Australian couples and singles on their journey to becoming parents with the help of IVF. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Return, Mam) Bloom, Iggy and Reynolds rally around Max. 11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.10 Almost Family. (Mas) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The Fugitive Task Force is thrown for a loop when it discovers that the abductor of a disgraced state police detective is connected to a recent mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre. 11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.15 Long Lost Family. 10.05 Australia Remastered. 11.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.45 Louis Theroux: Behind Bars. 12.45am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.05 Veneno. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Outback Rabbis: Untold Australia. 1.00 The Employables. 2.05 Devoured. 2.55 Counter Space. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Alive And Kicking. (1958) 4.30 Secrets Of The National Trust. 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Coroner. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.35 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. 1pm Charmed. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Becker. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.05 She Shears. 10.30 A Wetland For Te Waihora. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Sissi:
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
The Young Empress. Continued. (1956, PG, German) 7.15 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 10.15 Support The Girls. (2018, M) 11.55 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2pm Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 3.40 Creation. (2009, PG) 5.40 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 7.35 Cousins. (2021) 9.30 Room 212. (2019, MA15+, French) 11.05 Late Programs.
11.00 Irish Pickers. Noon Shipping Wars. 1.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship. 2022 Mid-Season Review. Replay. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Wheelburn. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Payback. (1999, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 The 65th Annual Grammy Awards. 11.00 To Be Advised. Midnight Dr 90210. 1.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 The Nanny. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Destination Dessert. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Camper Deals. 10.00 Places We Go. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 MacGyver. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.
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Tuesday, February 7 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.10 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Premiere) 10.10 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The Queen’s Jewels Heirlooms And Legacy. (PGa, R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PGa, R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Better Date Than Never. (PG) Dianne visits one of her biggest supporters. 8.35 Australia’s Wild Odyssey: Carving The Landscape. Part 3 of 3. 9.30 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen: Cat Among The Pigeons. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce. (Mal, R) 11.30 ABC Late News. 11.45 The Business. (R) 12.00 Four Corners. (R) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.05 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 3.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Matthew Broderick. (PG) Matthew Broderick explores his roots. 8.30 U.S. And The Holocaust: The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed. (M) Part 3 of 3. An examination of how the Americans responded to the Holocaust concludes. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 Antidisturbios. (Premiere, Malv) 12.15 Unit One. (MA15+a, R) 1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the auditions continue, more hopefuls strive to prove they have what it takes. 9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer on the eve of a big title fight. 11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+av, R) Part 2 of 2. 12.15 [MEL] MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues. 9.05 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 10.05 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.35 To Be Advised. 11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 It’s All Greek To Me. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma. 11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Bliss. 9.40 Fleabag. 10.05 QI. 10.35 Friday Night Dinner. 11.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.05am Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 12.50 ABC News Update. 12.55 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Rise Up. 12.55 Fanatics: The Deep End. 1.25 Planet A. 1.55 Chasing Famous. 2.50 Counter Space. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 9.25 Forbidden History. 10.20 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 1.00 Coronation Street. 1.30 Coastwatch Oz. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 1.00 The Baron. 2.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Brothers In Law. (1957) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 18. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. Replay. 10.30 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 10.20 Becker. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Moko. 8.00 True North Calling. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Wellington Paranormal. 10.00 MOVIE: One Thousand Ropes. (2017, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
Ramen Shop. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.40 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 8.35 Frankie. (2019, PG) 10.30 The 15:17 To Paris. (2018, M) 12.15pm Marrowbone. (2018, M) 2.15 Long Way North. (2015, PG) 3.45 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 5.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 7.35 Tracker. (2010, M) 9.30 In The Name Of The Land. (2019, M, French) 11.25 Late Programs.
11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Irish Pickers. 2.00 Boy To Man. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Down East Dickering. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Truck Night In America. 11.30 Late Programs.
Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Jaws 2. (1978, M) 9.55 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.10am Dr 90210. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 The Nanny. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Destination Dessert. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 The Love Boat. 10.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.25 Bull. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.15 Late Programs. Friday, 3 February, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 17
Wednesday, February 8 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.05 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Spice. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal… (PGal, R) 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (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 To Be Advised. 1.30 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 My Way. (Return) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGav, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical. 9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony’s work is hampered when Rhonda invites a documentary crew to spend a week in the office. 9.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills. 10.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere) Takes a look at the RSPCA wildlife hospital. 8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4. Keira Knightley retraces the footsteps of her grandparents during World War II. 9.30 Bloodlands. The search for Robert Dardis leads Tom and Niamh to an abandoned house. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a) Kiki survives the trip across the Mediterranean. 12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Ma) A look at the 2005 Cronulla Riots. 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear. 9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R) 11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 12.35 [MEL] Filthy Rich. (Mads, R) 1.35 [MEL] RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 [MEL] Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) The social experiment continues. 9.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Return, Mlv) Liz Hayes and a team of experts take a look at the case of Ray and Jennie Kehlet. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Ordinary Joe. (Premiere, Mav) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Living On The Coast. (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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PG) After a terrible ordeal, a dog’s drool may be too much for its potential new family. 8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn. Vince’s ambitious brother Luke, the Cal Fire communications director, makes a surprise visit to town. 9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Banana. 9.00 Cucumber. 9.45 Killing Eve. 10.30 Veneno. 11.25 MOVIE: Trumbo. (2015, M) 1.25am Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon One Armed Chef. 12.55 Border To Border. 1.25 Cryptoland. 1.55 Hunters. 2.45 Counter Space. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Bloody Decade. 9.30 Letterkenny. (Return) 10.25 MOVIE: Goon. (2011) 12.10am Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 New Tricks. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 One Deadly Mistake. 11.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Charmed. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm Friends. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Milpirri: Winds Of Change. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.35 News. 6.45 Arctic Secrets. 7.35 Ice Cowboys. 8.30 First Australians. 9.30 Ray Charles: Live At The Montreux. 11.10 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Tenderness. Continued. (2013, PG, French) 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.35 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 10.15 Tracker. (2010, M) 12.10pm Cousins. (2021) 2.00 Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 3.55 Frankie. (2019, PG) 5.50 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.50 Alex And Eve. (2016, M) 9.30 We’ll End Up Together. (2019, M, French) Midnight Late Programs. 5.55 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish)
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 2.00 Truck Night In America. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Down East Dickering. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Highway Cops. 9.30 Police Strike Force. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Rocky Balboa. (2006, M) 12.10am Married To Medicine Los Angeles. 1.10 Vanderpump Rules. 2.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Destination Dessert. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 The Love Boat. 10.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 In The Dark. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.
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Thursday, February 9 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Wang Gungwu Lecture 2023. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.00 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Beer. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal… (PG, R) 2.55 The Queen and Her Prime Ministers. (PGa, R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGal, 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: Frequency. (2000, Mlv, R) 2.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 1.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (Mav) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGv) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Dementia. (Final, Mal, R) People living with dementia share their stories. 8.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Materials And Craftsmanship. Part 2 of 4. 9.20 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 2. 10.10 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.15 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes: Venice, Bologna And The Bay Of Poets. Part 2 of 4. 8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Presidential Vision. Takes a look how the presidents who have made the most impact have imagined what America could be. 9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+) Part 2 of 5. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 L’Opera. (Mdl, R) 11.35 World On Fire. (MA15+av, R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 The Best Of The Best And Worst Of Red Faces. (PGal, R) Daryl Somers presents Hey Hey It’s Saturday’s most popular, funny and weird Red Faces acts of all time, as well as discovering where some big names got their break, and what it was like to be a judge. 10.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Mls, R) Peggy Piper is released from prison. 10.45 To Be Advised. 12.00 MOVIE: Ready Or Not. (2019, MA15+hv) Samara Weaving. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGd) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Paramedics. (Ma, R) An ambulance crew comforts a schoolboy who has fallen out of a tree. 9.30 Australia Behind Bars. (MA15+adl, R) Presented by Melissa Doyle. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Emergency Call. (Ma) 11.55 Council Of Dads. (PGa) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A lifesaver asks the Special Victims Unit for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister. After tragedy strikes, Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Hard Quiz. 9.45 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.15 Gruen. 10.55 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 11.25 Doctor Who. 12.10am Would I Lie To You? 12.40 Live At The Apollo. 1.25 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 2.25 Friday Night Dinner. 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Jack The Ripper: Hidden Victims. 11.05 The UnXplained. 12.45am The Clinton Affair. 1.35 Future Man. 3.10 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Under The Hammer. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 9.30 Kavanagh QC. 11.15 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Grantchester. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 London Kills. Midnight Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Babette’s Feast. Continued. (1987, PG, Danish) 7.55 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 10.10 Between Two Worlds. (2021, M, French) 12.10pm In The Name Of The Land. (2019, M, French) 2.05 The Way. (2010, PG) 4.25 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 5.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 9.55 Monsieur Chocolat. (2016, French) 12.05am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Restoration. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Police Strike Force. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Down East Dickering. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
Noon Filthy House SOS. 1.00 I’m Having Their Baby. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 That ’70s Show. 4.30 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 10.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 11.30 Young Sheldon. Midnight Married To Medicine Los Angeles. 1.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Destination Dessert. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 The Love Boat. 10.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.
Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Miniseries: True Colours. 9.30 MOVIE: The Dead Lands. (2014, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs. 18 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 3 February, 2023
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Keeping active in the golden years Keeping active as the years creep on can feel like a task too big to conquer, but you might be surprised just how many exercises are out there that are easy enough to do at home, even with lower mobility. Healthdirect Australia has some great tips for older Australians to keep active, suggesting to aim for about 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days. If you’re not too sure on where to start, a brisk walk with a friend can keep both your mind and body active, plus it’s a great opportunity to socialise, which is fantastic for your wellbeing. It’s a good idea to think about adding in some strength building and weighted exercises as these help increase bone density, Healthdirect advice says this could even prevent osteoporosis. Grab some light dumbbells or resistance bands for an easy strength routine, gardening is another great option with lots of digging and lifting things. Plus keeping mobile in the sunshine is great
for you, just don’t forget the sunscreen! It’s important to keep your cardiovascular health in check too, this will target your heart and lung health. For cardio exercises try cycling, swimming, tennis, aerobics and even dancing. Water aerobics is great for those of us with access to a pool or near an ocean, as the water creates a resistance and it can be a really fun group activity. Finally, it’s a great idea to add some flexibility and balance training in your routine. Tai chi and yoga are both great for mind and body wellness, even a fun activity like lawn bowls will have you working on your balance. If you’re just starting out with exercising in your older years, start slowly and work your way up and if you’re unsure it’s always a good idea to chat to a professional to get some helpful advice. But remember, even a little movement is better than none. Holly McGuinness
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Handy step by step guide to keep your dentures clean Cleaning your dentures might not be the most exciting pastime in the world, but it sure is important and The Australian Dental Foundation has made it even easier with a step by step ‘how to’ guide. Cleaning your dentures is important for oral hygiene and should be done daily, you should also be rinsing them with water after every meal to prevent build up and remove any food. First, fill up a bowl with water or a sink to clean them in, this way if you accidentally drop
them there isn’t far to fall. Rinse the dentures in warm water, and then preferably using a denture specific brush and denture cleanser, wet with warm water and gently clean and scrub all around the dentures, ensuring not to miss a spot. Just make sure not to scrub too hard and be extra gentle around clasps. It’s important to not use a standard toothbrush or toothpaste either as this can wear down the dentures coating, causing tiny
abrasions to your dentures which will wear over time and make them harder to clean. Once finished, ensure to rinse the denture brush in warm water, removing any leftover cleanser or plaque that may have been picked up, this will keep it hygienic for use the next day. Then give your denture a good rinse under warm water to remove any remaining cleanser, just as you rinse your mouth after cleaning teeth. If you’re cleaning your dentures at the end of
the day, just fill a cup of fresh, cool water and leave them to soak in overnight. It’s also a good idea not to sleep in your dentures as it can cause gum irritation, so where possible, give your mouth a break. It’s as easy as that, keeping your dentures clean will become as part of your routine as cleaning your teeth, but if you’re ever unsure or having any trouble just get in contact with your local clinic.
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Enjoy cinema and live classical music at Palais Geelong Ever fancied yourself a time-traveller? Journey back to when the Dancing Palais Royal Pictures was Geelong’s flagship picture hall and delight in the wonderful combination of big-screen cinema and live classical music. This March, Palais Geelong presents ’The Grigoryan Brothers: A Boy Called Sailboat’ film screening and live soundtrack experience. Immerse yourself in the magical sound of two classical guitars playing live onstage as you watch on the big screen this heart-warming tale. ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’ has been dubbed by reviewers as an “adorable, nearly-perfect modern folktale” and “surely the most impressive calling-card film in recent memory.” With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents and genres, amazing telepathy and the ability to draw emotion from every note, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are justifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists. The highly acclaimed brothers have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. The Latin-themed soundtrack is a key element to the movie and provides an opportunity for audiences to hear the Grigoryan Brothers like never before. Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the drought-ridden Deep South. One afternoon he brings home a “little guitar”. From this moment, Sailboat and his little guitar are inseparable, and when his ill grandmother requests he write a song for her, Sailboat journeys through adversity to deliver the unimaginable – the greatest song ever written. “The musical themes in “A Boy Called Sailboat” are an integral part of the film, and as such the execution had to be perfect. Lucky
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for us, the magnificent Grigoryan Brothers delivered way above expectation. We’re very proud to be able to present this special screening and live performance of the musical
score of “A Boy Called Sailboat”, and just know that you will be treated to a wonderful experience,“ director Cameron Nugent and producer Andrew Curry say.
The live screening will be followed by a Q&A with the Nugent. Tickets are selling fast so make sure you don’t miss out!
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Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner on the first Wednesday of the month between February and December at Capri Receptions, Pakington Street, Geelong West, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. Dinner fee applies. RSVP essential. Meetings include guest speakers, information sharing and project planning. ■ zontageelong.org.au, or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au
Geelong ballroom dancing Saturdays from 7.30pm to 10.15pm, at the corner of Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. Five or six brackets of music, six dances per bracket. BYO drinks and a plate to share. ■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing every Wednesday, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, at Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper. Old-time, New vogue, Latin. Visitors welcome. ■ Russ, 5250 1937
Elliminyt ballroom dancing Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt (2km south of Colac). Third Saturday of the month, 8pm to 11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate to share. Music by CD, a fun night for all. ■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on
Geelong Harmony Chorus Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Learn to sing and perform. Rehearsals every Monday from 6.45pm in Herne Hill. ■ contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737
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Music for preschoolers starting February 1. Cost: $2.50 per week room hire. ■ Tracey, 0418 320 537
Line dancing Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class starts Wednesday, February 1, from 12.30pm, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong. ■ Dianne, 0410 039 063
Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English. ■ 0413 406 433, or welshladieschoir.com.au
Geelong Jukebox Rockers •Mondaysocialnights,GeelongWest Town Hall, 7pm-9pm, $5. •Rock‘nrolldancelessons,Geelong West Town Hall, starting February 2, beginners 7pm, intermediate 8pm, $12. partner not required - fully rotational. •Monthlydancenights,ClubItalia, Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com ■ 0432 503 997, jukeboxrockers@gmail.com
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Geelong Anglers Club The Geelong Anglers Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, at 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. The club runs monthly fishing competitions, both in-club and inter-club. ■ Allan, 0418 992 672 LifeActivitiesClub[GeelongInc]hostsan afternoon tea dance on Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5. ■ 5251 3529 GeelongPhilatelicSocietyIncis welcoming visitors. Meetings at 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont. ■ Julie, 0438 270 549
Grovedale Seniors Indoorbowls,Monday1-3pm;gentle exercise, Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre), Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo, Thursday 1-3pm. All events held at Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale. ■ Julie, 0419 549 521
Ocean Grove Seniors Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 everyThursdayat1.15pm.Ifyouarenew to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the friendship of like minded players. Cost of $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540
GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall. ■ Jane 0481 126 022, or Andrew 0408 369 446
GeelongRostrumPublicSpeakingClubInc meets each Monday. ■ Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
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For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
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Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers. The group meets at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington on Tuesdays at 10am during school terms. Parents/carers and children welcome. ■ Rhonda, 0437 241 345
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Spiritual discussion To discuss books and Youtube videos from Wayne Dyer, Ekhart Toole, moving up to works from the East Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads. Meet at Grovedale Neighbourhood House, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale on Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm,
Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4, includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400 500 402
Geelong Scrabble Club has a new home. The group now meets at Christ Church hall, on the corner of Moorabool and McKillop streets at 1pm every Saturday. Beginners to experts are welcome. ■ Marlene, 5275 0363, or John, 0434 142 282
Laughter Laughter Club Geelong Tuesday morning 8am session is open to everyone who wants to join in. Laughers from all over Australia and as far away as Switzerland. Start your day with an energy boost by sharing lots of laughs that will put a smile on your face and make you feel invigorated, healthier, and happier. ■ Join Zoom meeting: us04web.zoom. us/j/77368437028?pwd=luIlt0O9RXabh946S7xa4a-6kCFtn.1 MeetingID:77368437028 Passcode: Laughter
Drysdale Day VIEW Supporting The Smith Family for fun and friendship while supporting disadvantaged Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month. ■ Margaret, 0431 636 090
Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, on the first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am. All children welcome to join in the singspiration, stories, games and craft. ■ Suzie, 0402963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449
Geelong Day VIEW Meets on the first Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong. ■ geelongdayview@gmail.com
Book club Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
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Hyundai Sonata 2015 - 2021 USED CAR CHECKOUT By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Hyundai Sonata dates all way back to 1993 in Australia, in this Checkout we are looking at those imported from February 2015. This generation Sonata had Australian suspension development by a team that worked in the outback as well as cities. It’s not a sports sedan, nor was it ever intended to be, but if you enjoy driving you will find it pretty enjoyable to punt along reasonably hard. These medium-large South Korean cars are sold only as four-door sedans. They can seat five adults, but two grown-ups and three juniors make a lot more sense for Australia owners. Boot space is good as they have front-wheel drive, so don’t have a differential stealing space under the rear floor. All models in the period we are covering are four-cylinder petrol units, with capacities of 2.0 and 2.4 litres. The smaller unit is sold in non-turbo and turbocharged format and we reckon the turbo is the preferred option if you like to drive. Quality of build is right up with the global best these days and Hyundai can even show a thing or two to some of the Europeans. There are plenty of dealers throughout Australia. These are chiefly in the major cities, but there are quite a few in country cities and town, though metro areas are its biggest market. Spare parts and servicing costs are about average for this market segment. We’ve heard of no ongoing complaints about parts availability. A good amateur mechanic can do a fair bit of their own work. Go to professionals for anything that will affect safety, though.
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By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring If ever there was a car that needed no introduction it’s the Toyota Corolla. First released in 1966 and arriving in Australia the following year, it is the all-time biggest-selling car worldwide, passing the 50-million mark in 2021. The current (12th generation) Corolla has been on sale here since 2019 with an upgrade for the 2023 model year providing the latest fifth-generation hybrid powertrain, the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services system as well as upgrades to the multimedia system. As before MY23 Corolla comes in three grades: Ascent Sport, SX and ZR, each with the choice of petrol-only or petrol/electric hybrid. Toyota is very serious about electrification and has put a lot of work into making all its vehicles low polluters. Since 2016 Corolla has come with the option of a petrol/electric hybrid and this week’s review is on the entry-level hybrid Ascent Sport hatch.
Styling With the growth in SUVs, designers of traditional sedans and hatchbacks have tended to lean towards lower, sleeker profiles as a point of different to the boxier SUV shapes. The Gen 12 Corolla is a good example. It’s longer, lower and wider than before with a more coupe-like silhouette which combine to give a much bolder stronger road presence. The front is quite low and the slim headlights are connected across the complete car and run well up into the sides of the bonnet. The lower grille is very large and makes a nice styling statement. Exterior changes for the upgraded model include new 16-inch wheels for Ascent Sport and SX grades, and a redesigned front grille for both hatch and sedan variants.
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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Ascent Sport petrol hatch or sedan: $28,130 Ascent Sport hybrid hatch: $30,630 Ascent Sport hybrid sedan: $31,180 SX petrol hatch or sedan: $31,280 SX hybrid hatch or sedan: $33,780 ZR petrol hatch: $35,120
with narrow rear doors making entry difficult for larger occupants. There’s no sunroof option which would otherwise reduce space. There is reasonable width for three adults sitting in the rear seat although legroom is limited even in the longer-wheelbase sedan. At 217 litres with the rear seats in place boot space is quite poor. 60/40 Capacity with the rear seats folded has not been listed.
Engines / transmissions The upgraded hybrid system uses a newly-developed high-output motor generator, power control unit and downsized hybrid transaxle. These provide a 13kW increase in peak power to maximum combined petrol / hybrid output of 103kW with the 1.8-litre engine. Petrol hatch and sedan variants comes with the ongoing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 126kW / 202Nm for the hatch and 126kW / 203Nm for the sedan. Both petrol and hybrid models are front-wheel drive through a CVT with 10-speed sequential shift mode.
Corolla Hybrid has a 72kW/142Nm 1.8-litre Atkinson Cycle and a 53kW/163Nm synchronous permanent magnet electric motor. They drive the front wheels by way of an e-CVT automatic.
Driving There’s height and reach steering wheel adjustment. The driver’s seat has eight-way power adjustment. The front seats are comfortable and provide good support in normal driving even without side bolsters. As with all Toyota hybrids, Corolla takes off silently under battery power before transitioning smoothly to the when needed. The same thing happens with the stop/start system in slow traffic. In gentle downhill cruising on the open road the battery will again take over. There’s excellent vision all round and sharp acceleration for safe urban manoeuvring. The steering responds promptly and gives excellent feedback through the wheel. Claimed fuel consumption for the Ascent Sport hybrid is listed at 4.2 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged around 4.8 L/100 km
ZR petrol sedan: $36,620 ZR hybrid hatch: $37,620 ZR hybrid sedan: $39,120
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during our week behind the wheel. Tyre noise is low at slow speeds on very smooth surfaces increasing quite a bit on rougher surfaces.
Summing up Toyota Corolla Hybrid offers excellent value with hatch prices ranging from $30,630 to $37,620. For these prices you get a great looking small car with a large range of both safety and convenience features. And one that’s now fun to drive. Toyota Corolla has been one of the world’s best-selling cars for many years, often the best seller. Having driven the latest model, now offered as a hybrid, it seems inevitable it will remain at the top of the list for years to come.
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Promoted teams find going tough LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers Tuesday Midweek Summer tennis began this week and last season’s premiers had a hard time in their new sections. Ocean Grove moved into Section 1 coming up against last season’s third placed Surfcoast Bellbrae and showed that it will be in the mix with several close sets. The Grove went down four sets to two, but with only five games difference in the final score, it was competitive and should prove to stay this way as the season progresses. Ocean Grove was also promoted into Section 5 after its premiership win over winter, and was pitted against Drysdale away from home. The teams split the first two sets with Fleur Paull and Jenni Hunter taking the first for Drysdale 6-3 while Robyn Lont and Helen Brotherton countered for the Grove winning the second 6-1. From there, the home team took the remaining four sets with Paull being a three-set winner. Grovedale had a tough introduction to Section 7 when it hosted Barwon Heads. The
visitors, returning to competition after a season out, fought hard taking the first two sets 7-6, 6-4 then seem to hit their groove taking the remaining four sets and their first win for the season. Highton faced Point Lonsdale in Section 2 and struggled away from home. Lonny’s Val Wilson and Highton’s Sue Pickering battled all day with Wilson taking the advantage 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, but Pickering took some of the spoils teaming with Kerrie Hosking to win Highton’s one set for the day. Section 4 welcomed Barwon Heads from Section 5 and it hosted Wandana Heights in a tight match. Emma Webb and Sally Fahey opened the day for the Heads with a 6-2 win while Melinda Chadwick and Wendy Bell countered for the Heights winning 6-0. Sets three and four also went one each way, but Wandana won the final two sets 6-4, 7-5 giving it the win four sets to two with a four-game advantage. Hamlyn Park had the closest result against Clifton Springs in Section 6, being level on sets with the Springs finishing one game ahead. The standout for the day was Cassandra Spain for
The victorious Geelong Swimming Club team at the Victorian Country Championships in Wangaratta.
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Ocean Grove was promoted from Section 2 for this season’s Tuesday Midweek Summer tennis. (Supplied)
Hamlyn Park winning her three sets. The best win went to Moolap coming into Section 3 when it hosted the also promoted Point Lonsdale. The teams have had good battles over the winter season, but it was Moolap’s day taking the first five sets before Point Lonsdale couldn’t take the court for the final set.
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Geelong wins in the pool Geelong Swimming Club (GSC) was crowned 2023 Victorian Country Champions following a three-day battle in the pool at Wangaratta from January 21 to 23. Thirty-seven clubs fought it out for a podium position and it was the GSC competitors and it was the 66 members of GSC who were successful in claiming back-to-back titles with the winning result being decided by relays on the final day of the championships. Coaches faced strong competition and stormy weather which put a halt to racing during the meet. In 2022, GSC was victorious in achieving its long-awaited goal bringing home the Alan Monaghan Shield for the first time in 22 years. Head Coach and former Australian Dolphin Aaron Tenabel attributed the win to the athletes’ dedication and a strong club culture. “To perform at this meet day after day, for three days you need to have the support of your team and the belief that your hard work will deliver,” he said.
Geelong Swimming Club captains Cam Ricchini, Nicole Briscoe and Bradley Doolan.
As well as taking podium position the club achieved amazing results across the board. Swimmer Nicole Briscoe was awarded the Bruce Carter Trophy for the 14/over competitor
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with the highest individual aggregate point score and Jacob Riches won the Rob Geoffrey trophy for the 13/under highest point score. The club also took home the Napthine Shield for the highest point score in the men’s category. “Country Champs is one of the first championship meets a swimmer can qualify for so we all come together and cheer our team,” Tenable said. “The racing is hard and fast which sets swimmers up for state and national championships in the coming months. Back-to-back wins illustrates that our program works.” GSC president Glenn Benson acknowledged the success of the community-based club. “We thank our sponsors Finance For Living and the City of Greater Geelong for the use of their quality facilities,” he said. “Without them we would not have access to training. Some years ago we set the strategic goal to become the premier swimming club in regional Victoria and this has been actioned.”
The kingfish across the coast these past few weeks have been nothing short of spectacular with lots of reports coming through with a large number of fish over one metre being landed. Anglers using knife jigs have been finding lots of success as well as live bait, especially if you are chasing that monster fish. Fish are also being spotted on the surface and anglers casting topwater lures (poppers and stickabits) have been accounting for plenty of kings. The back of Charlemont reef and towards Torquay have been holding lots of kings between 15 and 25 metres of water. Bluefin tuna have been a little slower this past week but that could be due to majority of the boats now chasing kingfish and not hearing as many reports. Trolling at first light has been producing most of the fish, skited lures behind a spreader bar and diving lures have all been hot favourites. During the afternoon the fish are often seen cruising on the surface, casting stickbaits and poppers into the fish are getting plenty of bites. Inside Corio Bay is holding a variety of species with the spoil grounds being the zones where most of them are hiding. Pinky snapper to 3kg, King George whiting, flathead, salmon and snook are all about and biting well. Anglers casting soft plastics on the drift are picking up plenty of fish, bait fishos are also picking up plenty. Out of St Leonards the gummy sharks are making their presence known out in the deep water with anglers picking them up on the tide change with fresh baits such as salmon and squid. Fishing a tide change definitely helps gets those bites, plenty of fish around 10kg but they’re a few fish over 15kg so be prepared as you may tangle with a monster. King George whiting remain on the chew in closer also with anglers picking up large numbers of fish with pipis and squid yet again being the standout baits. West Barwon Reservoir has been fishing very well these past few weeks also with brown trout on the chew along the main rock wall. Anglers casting spoon lures and Tassie devils have been picking up fish to over 3lb. Stoney Creek reservoir is still holding lots of redfin to keep anglers amused at the moment and yet again casting soft plastics have been a standout.
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Yachts take over Corio The Passage Spinnaker Series attracted the largest numbers at Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Festival of Sails from January 26 to 29. The event also hosted the Melges 24 Australian Championship and the S80 Series and in all, there were 297 boats split between 13 series and multiple divisions, while the VIC Sailing League held its two-day final and the Cadet dinghies also raced. Gordon Ketelbey’s Zen, from Division 0, was hot from the opening day when the NSW based TP52 took line honours in the 180th Passage Race and ended the IRC overall winner from Tasmanian Andrew Smith’s Cockwomble and Sebastian Bohm’s TP52, Smuggler (NSW). Damian Thomas’ PPI, a Cape 31 one-design from Melbourne won AMS overall, the predominant scoring system used in Victoria. Cam McKenzie and Nigel Jones’ Ginan and
Robert Date’s Scarlet Runner filled out the top three. Division 1 came down to three boats in IRC; Bruce McCraken’s Ikon, Alan Woodward’s Reverie (she won the Passage Race) and Bill Barry-Cotter’s Maritimo, with Michael Spies at the helm. And that is how it finished. Under AMS, it was Ikon again. McCraken and Ikon are the reigning Division 2 Australian Yachting Championships victor. Mark Nicholson’s Javelin was second, while Phil Bedlington’s BKT JAMHU claimed third place. Division 2’s results were clear-cut. Ari Abrahams’ X-Yacht, Xpresso, cleaned up in IRC with five straight wins and AMS, winning four from five races. Paul and Sally Neilson’s Northshore 33, De Ja Blue, won Division 3 under AMS by 11 points.
Hugo Page (IPT), Marius Mayrhofer (DSM) and Simon Clarke (IPT) on the victory dias.
The 2006 Breakwater Eagles Men’s champions. (Supplied)
Eagles set to fly to new nest Zen just after it crossed the finish line in the Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s Festival of Sails. (Ivan Kemp) 317371_02
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Road races produce tight finishes German Marius Mayrhofer and unheralded Dutch cyclist Loes Adegeest won the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races in Geelong on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29. After a dramatic crash inside the last few hundred metres at Geelong took out three riders, Mayrhofer was the upset winner of the 176.6km elite men’s race. The team DSM rider was in tears after his first win at WorldTour level. Hugo Page of France finished second and Australian Simon Clarke was third. The top Australian sprinters were unable to overtake Mayhofer at the finish, with Michael Matthews fourth and Caleb Ewan sixth. “It feels great,” Mayrhofer said. “Straight after the finish, I was completely done emotionally and I couldn’t believe it. Now I’m fine again and happy to take the win. “It’s a great result. It’s a WorldTour race – of course there’s the strongest riders of the world here. If you want to win, you need to be up there. It feels great.” Adegeest beat Australian star Amanda Spratt to win the elite women’s event. Adegeest and Spratt broke clear on the 30 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 3 February, 2023
It’s tight in the peloton.
second and final climb up Challambra Crescent with 10km left in the 143km event at Geelong. In her first WorldTour season, Adegeest
was too quick for Spratt at the finish as they finished four seconds clear of their chasers. Another Dutch rider, Nina Buijsman, won the sprint for third place.
The Breakwater Eagles Sports Club will move to a new venue in 2023, Howard Glover Reserve, as the club aims to return to former glories. One of the oldest and most successful soccer clubs in Geelong, the Eagles have been based at White Eagle House for the best part of four decades. But times have changed, and the club is looking forward to a new era. “The Breakwater Eagles Sports Club is one of Geelong’s longest standing clubs that has seen thousands of players, coaches and supporters throughout its time,” president Jim Kontogeorgis said. “Established in 1964 we have had a number of different venues that we have called home for various amounts of time dating back to the ’Brinton’ days. “Since then we have been based out of the facilities at White Eagle House. “Like everyone, our needs, requirements and objectives are constantly changing. “Because of this we have identified an opportunity to relocate from the facilities at White Eagle House and move into our new home at Howard Glover Reserve.” Howard Glover Reserve has been a home ground to a number of soccer clubs in Geelong on a temporary basis over the years. Situated in the heart of Geelong in Eastern Gardens, the facility is easily accessible to all football fans. Going forward, the venue will be the permanent nest of the Breakwater Eagles. There are no plans to change the name of the club in the immediate future. The Eagles have had much success over the years in their mens, womens and junior programs. The club has produced a number of players who have gone on to higher representation. From 2005 to 2010, Breakwater won six Men’s Division One titles in a row. The Women’s team were also successful in 2009 and 2010. The Eagles have over 100 junior players currently, and expect this number to grow in the coming years. The club is also determined to reinvigorate their female program, especially in light of the 2023 Women’s World Cup which will be held in Australia and New Zealand. The Eagles applied to utilise the Howard Glover facility through the City of Greater Geelong’s Expression of interest process in October 2022. The club received the good news earlier this month that their proposal was approved. For the time being, the club is making the transition from White Eagle House, with the move expected to be completed in full in the coming months. Janakan Seemampillai
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Sharks bite back with the bat By Justin Flynn Jan Juc gave top side Anglesea plenty to think about this week with a fine batting display on day one of the BPCA round 12 A1 Grade clash on Saturday, January 28. The Sharks put their recent batting woes behind them against the most potent attack in the competition to make 9-204. James Downey played a patient, but important, innings of 55 from 147 deliveries for Jan Juc while Luke Edwards (36) and Brad Roberts (35) chipped in. Darcy Elliott took his wicket tally to 16 for the season with 3-32 from 15 overs for the Seas while skipper Dylan Taylor was also good with 2-29 from 15. Inverleigh gave itself a huge chance of upsetting Queenscliff. Queenscliff was all out for 116 with a quartet of Kookaburras’ bowlers taking two wickets each. Kieran McNally, Jasper George, Murphy Walker and Josh Page gave Inverleigh every
chance of taking the six points, but the Coutas hit back late in the day to strike twice before stumps with 19 on the board. St Leonards dug in and batted most of the day against Barrabool. Openers Troy Griffin (31) and Brian White (28) gave the Saints a good start, but the final total of 120 took a dent thanks to an impressive 4-42 from 23.5 overs by former Newcomb and Marshall seamer Brad Greenwood. Ed Morrison and Finn Peel chipped in with three wickets each for the Bulls. Armstrong Creek spinner Brandon Ross put the brakes on Ocean Grove’s innings. The Grubbers plodded to 129 all out in the 74th over with Ross taking 2-40 from 26.2 overs while Lachlan Mulgrew and Ben Fary also claimed two scalps. In A2 Grade, Ben Harris and Dane Wise-Graham starred in the Barwon Heads vs Wallington clash. Wise-Graham was responsible for the Seagulls’ woeful start with bat.
At one stage Barwon Heads was 5-50, but club coach Harris saved the day with a delightful unbeaten 119 to get his side to 9-249. Max Melzer made a 43-ball duck earlier in the afternoon and the normally free-flowing Charlie Hurst made a 21-ball duck with Wise-Graham proving wily and deceptive to finish with 6-99 from a marathon 34 overs with his off-spinners. Winchelsea made 203 against Collendina with Ashley Hubbert getting 55, Matt Partridge 41 and Adam Korth 39. The Cobras toiled hard, though, with Sam Tucker, Dean Britt and Nathan Frye snaring two wickets each. Portarlington made a very respectable 197 against bitter rivals Drysdale. Brenton Toole made 54 and Alex Mann contributed 38 for the Demons. Will Ritchie was superb for the Hawks with 5-43 and Ben Spencer took 4-37, but Drysdale has some work to do with the bat to stay undefeated.
Dane Wise-Graham gave the Barwon Heads top order plenty of headaches and went on to claim 6-99 from 34 overs for Wallington. (Supplied)
Grovers turn the heat on Queenscliff
Dylan Moroney picked up two wickets for East Belmont. Below: Tom Mathieson helped rescue North Geelong with a fine 54.
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Two Blues open up nine-point buffer Newtown & Chilwell opened up a nine-point gap between it and fifth placed South Barwon on the GCA Division 1 ladder on Saturday, January 28. The Two Blues were too good for a gallant Highton, which is still searching for its first win of the campaign. Dylan Hodge’s whirlwind 61 not out from 58 deliveries got the Two Blues to a reasonable total after they were 6-106. The top order of Sam Mitchell (21), Pat McKenna (28) and Tom Meredith (23) all got starts, but Nash Viney (3-28) got things back on track for Highton. In the end, 8-206 was a decent total given the early trouble the Two Blues found themselves in. Highton fell 28 runs short with George Willows (69) and James Gillard (55) getting half-centuries, but Viney (24) was the only other batter to reach double figures as Hodge and John Simson both took four wickets to get Newtown & Chilwell home. A superb unbeaten 112 from Lachlan Inglis piloted East Belmont to a 77-run win against South Barwon.
Inglis passed 300 runs for the season during his knock, which contained nine boundaries and a six and lasted for 128 deliveries. East Belmont made a hefty 4-267 and although South Barwon had its moments
during its run chase through Leigh Lorenzen (59), Dylan McMahon came on late to snare 3-22 to give his side the six points. North Geelong was in all sorts of trouble against Grovedale, but still found enough to win comfortably. The Magpies were 5-24 and then 7-52, but Alistair McCann (80 not out) and Tom Mathieson (54) rescued the innings with a 114-run stand. Sam Soutts took 3-32 for Grovedale, but a run chase of 182 for victory was always going to be tough. And tough it proved to be as Dale Kerr (3-11) smashed through the top order to have the Tigers all out for just 49. Lara brought up its second win of the season with a three-wicket win against St Joseph’s. Joeys batted first and made 7-198 with Luke Ibbs (55) and Troy Nolan (43) getting runs. But Lara got the required runs with more than three overs to spare on the back of a fine 80 not out from Robert Sodomaco and 43 from Daniel Hughes.
Ocean Grove emerged triumphant in a battle for second spot on the Geelong Bowls Region Saturday Pennant ladder. The Grovers defeated third-placed side Queensclif 70 to 49 on Saturday January 28 and sit 10 points behind top side Highton. Ray Butler won one rink for Queenscliff, ensuring two points went his side’s way, but Brad Pavey and Peter Loe made sure the other 14 points went Ocean Grove’s way. The win put a 34-point buffer between Ocean Grove and Queenscliff on the ladder with the Grovers now frontrunners to claim a top two finish. Bareena missed a golden opportunity to jump into the four at Drysdale’s expense. Bareena lost to Ocean Grove 2 by three shots despite winning two of the three rinks. Rod Brehaut won his rink by 13, which was enough to give Ocean Grove 2 12 of the 16 points on offer. Bareena’s loss was made slightly more bearable by City of Geelong upsetting Drysdale. Zane Lugg skipped his rink to a 14-shot win to guide City to its fifth win of the season. Highton was too good for Lara as predicted with an 80 to 41 win. David Priddle (22 shots), Dan Priddle (10 shots) and Scott McLachlan (seven shots) all had convincing victories. Bell Post Hill upset Eastern Park. The loss meant the Parker’s hopes of a top three spot have diminished while for Bell Post Hill it was its third win of the season. Glenn Slattery had a 14-shot win for Eastern Park, but that’s where the joy ended. Ben Toner and Darryl Washington both enjoyed good wins to give Bell Post Hill a 15-shot win.
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