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Footy’s back at long last! Footy is back. After a long summer season, footy and netball returned to our local sports grounds at the weekend. The Geelong Football League began, oddly, with a round three match between St Joseph’s and North Shore. The Bellarine Football League had a full round of round one games with several matches played under lights as twilight fixtures. There are three Good Friday games scheduled and two on Easter Saturday. The Geelong & District Football League started with round one games and some thrilling results in two of them. ■ For all the footy and netball action, see pages 28 and 30. Torquay hosted Ocean Grove in Bellarine Football League round with a twilight fixture at McCartney Oval with a big crowd in attendance. (Ivan Kemp) 326056_07

‘Monolithic’ plan refused By Matt Hewson Greater Geelong council made its views clear on the proposed development at 57-59 The Parade, Ocean Grove, with councillors unanimously rejecting the developers’ application for a planning permit at last Thursday’s planning meeting. The contentious development, a three-storey, 16 unit complex that was repeatedly described at the meeting by councillors, city officers and objectors alike as “monolithic”, was refused a planning permit on several grounds. Those grounds included failing to adhere to reasonable sharing of views, standards of neighbourhood character, the side and rear setbacks from boundaries and the density, mass and scale of the development. The application will now be heard by the

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in late April. Cr Ron Nelson, who moved the motion to recommend the refusal, said while the proposal met most of the requirements of the city’s policies, it was inappropriate for the location. “(The proposed development) meets our policy regulations, however I don’t believe it’s within neighbourhood character,” Cr Nelson said. “One hundred and seventy objections tells me that the community doesn’t want it. The amount of people who are here tonight, it’s obvious you all love where you live. “There are inappropriate developments popping up everywhere because they meet the guidelines, so I think we as a group probably need to change that.” Objector Vicki Nolan, who argued her

views from her property to the rear of 57-59 The Parade would be unreasonably obstructed by the development, said allowing the development would have set a dangerous precedent for Ocean Grove. “(This decision is) important for Ocean Grove so that other developers don’t think it’s a free-for-all,” Ms Nolan said. “We were all concerned that it would set a precedent. If they allow this over two blocks, then some other developer buys three or four blocks in another quiet side street. “We’re not against development. We’ve done a development ourselves, two on a block. Just tone it down a bit.” Beau O’Brien, director for UXD Group which represents the consortium of developers, said council’s decision was “expected”. “I think we knew, not only prior to that

meeting, but when we had the volume of objections back in mid-last year,” he said. “It was probably expected that councillors were going to side with the community, not the planning scheme.” Mr O’Brien said the developers were confident VCAT would approve the development, as three of the five grounds of refusal presented by city officers were based on “subjective” standards and the city’s own urban design department had ticked off on the details of the proposal. “When you go to their delegate’s report, they actually say we comply,” he said. “So we’re confident because of that, and because we had five expert urban designers who are all willing to support it at VCAT. “We don’t think there’s a basis not to support this on the planning scheme.”

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Council debates land sale cash Council voted this week to authorise the sale of a narrow strip of land in Corio between Connections Park West and Connections Park East. The sale is a natural progression after the sale of the adjoining former Rosewall Primary School for residential development and council’s decision to put Connections Park East on the market. The approximately 2560 square metre section of land could be incorporated into the Rosewall Primary School development and its sale will also allow the road access required for the sale of Connections Park East.

Windermere ward councillors Kylie Grzybek and deputy mayor Anthony Aitken championed the sale of the parcel of land, baking into the motion an outcome where the community would be consulted to see how proceeds of the sale could be used to improve the local area. “What’s really important (to the community) is how their park can be improved,” Cr Grzybek said. “They want access to the same kinds of things the rest of Geelong has, like barbecues, like a basketball court. Deputy mayor Aitken pointed out his and

Cr Grzybek’s calls for community engagement and using the funds locally went unheeded when the sale of Connections Park East was authorised in 2020. “When we made our decision two and a half years ago … we asked for a commitment from this council group to undertake a master plan for the remaining land; that did not occur,” he said. “It was certainly not ignored, but it wasn’t seen as a priority against other master plans that the vouncil was undertaking. “As part of the sale, it is important we undertake another period of engagement with

the community to hear how they would like to see the other piece of land – Connections Park West – used in the future.” Cr Bruce Harwood cautioned against assuming that council land sale proceeds would be funnelled back into the same area. “I certainly support (this), but we need to be careful when we say that if we’re selling land in a particular area that the funds will go back into that particular area,” he said. “I’m absolutely supportive of some of the items that have been mentioned. But (the funds) actually go back into the consolidated revenue for the whole region.”

Fun for all on Corio Bay Corio Bay Lions Club and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) continued their partnership of two decades with another In the Cockpit event on Sunday, giving those who are visually impaired the chance to sail in Corio Bay. Twenty-eight participants took to the waves aboard six RGYC vessels, departing at 9.30am and returning for a celebratory lunch at 12.30pm. Corio Bay Lions Club president Colin Anderson said ,“We had an enormous day, an absolutely outstanding day”. “There were a huge amount of people there, and when the participants came back the laughter, the giggling, the chatter was just amazing. The crews and skippers were just as happy. The Commodore of the Yacht Club, Roger Bennett, was astounded and asked what more they could do. It was just one of those marvellous things.” Commodore Bennett said the day was a

rewarding for everyone involved. “Each person that participated got a certificate saying they’d had a successful day sailing on Corio Bay,” he said. “And the smiles and the delight on their faces was just a joy to behold.” The Lions Club and the RGYC intend to expand the event next year to run over two sessions, doubling the amount of people that can enjoy the sailing experience. “We’ve actually now got a plan in place, we’re going to do one in the morning and one in the afternoon next year,” Mr Anderson said. “The yachties said they’d love to do it, and the crews were just so full of enthusiasm, so we’re going to spread our net wider throughout Victoria to get more people involved. “Next year we’re going to be celebrating our 21st year doing it, so we’re going to have a big party and a cake and maybe a jazz band and really turn it on for the people.”

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Council denies bridge request By Jena Carr Surf Coast Shire Council chose to vote against the construction of a private use bridge in Aireys Inlet due to concerns about land limitations. Council decided not to grant applicants Caroline and Tim Wood’s exclusive licence request for a proposed bridge over Painkalac Creek near Bambra Road during its March meeting. Ms Wood said it was too dangerous to

transport the horses on her farm across Bambara Road to her Bimbadeen Drive property. “My biggest issue with this whole application and what it comes down to is about safety,” she said. “Because it’s not for the benefit of the whole community makes me feel like I don’t matter.” Mr Wood said the bridge would help with farm operations and could have contributed positively to the community. “Whatever we want to do to run that farm

requires the use of machinery, a farm bridge enables us to go between paddocks instead of around three roads,” he said. “It’s a bridge that nobody can see, all environmental assessments have been done, and it helps a farm run smoothly.” Councillor Libby Stapleton said she didn’t believe council should intervene to limit public access to natural land and that granting the licence would contradict the council’s plan. “We must consider whether our public land

of considerable environmental values should be licensed for private purposes,” she said. “As council we have a duty to protect public land and, in our council plan, we have a goal to ensure that growth and development across the shire are not at the expense of our environmental values.” Council said it denied the licence because of minimal community benefit, limited public open space access, natural environment potential impacts, and that the landowners had the primary benefit.

Women construct event The National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Regional Committee will host its inaugural cocktail event, Celebrate Regional, at Furphy Hall, Little Creatures Brewery on Friday, April 28. The Regional Committee, which was formed in 2021 to encourage and support women studying and working in the construction industry, consists of nine women in diverse construction roles. Over the past 18 months the committee has organised speaker events, site tours and networking events, but Lisa Cunningham, committee member and furniture specialist at K5 Furniture, said the Celebrate Regional event was intended to include the whole construction sector. “This is not a women only event, this is a chance to get builders and companies on board at Furphy Hall to have a great night,” Ms Cunningham said. Committee vice chair and Deakin University project manager Velina Genova said the

intention was to make Celebrating Regional the committee’s annual flagship event. “We need the support of and recognition from the industry as a whole, so the intent is to run it as an annual event,” she said. “The Melbourne Committee has the NAWIC awards night every year in November, so we wanted to have something that is purely regional, an event that we’re known for.” Ms Genova, who has recently been named Deakin’s project manager for the construction and fit-out of its new India campus, said an organisation like NAWIC would have been invaluable for her when she began her career in construction. “I had a mini-meltdown in the first three months; I didn’t know what to expect, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into,” she said. “At the time I had some really good mentors who were able to help me out. But I think a lot of females entering the industry don’t have that. “So it’s about creating those connections and opportunities for people.”

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A local organisation is looking for more volunteers to help rid Geelong’s beaches and streets of litter. Volunteer groups Beach Patrol Geelong and Love Our Street’s Wes Prosser said rubbish posed a “direct danger to human wellbeing” and action was needed to make Geelong a safer place. “It’s right here, right now. It’s our people that are getting hurt. We need to do something about it,” he said. “I’m also a surf lifesaver. I’ve been required to do first aid on people because they’ve stood on broken glass or pieces of jagged metal. “Making sure that beaches are safe, streets are safe, and parks are safe is the first step in the process.” Mr Prosser said they only had a single Beach Patrol group in Geelong that serviced “everything from Avalon Beach right around the coast” and needed more volunteers.

“It’s just way too big for us to handle,” he said. “If people get on board with the idea and start doing things in their own local area that takes the heat off the rest of us.” Mr Prosser said that any rubbish in waterways could stay there for many years and that it was not a “distant issue”. “Watching how Geelong’s garbage actually moves is a fascinating thing in itself,” he said. “When we throw stuff into our Bay, it will cycle around it for up to 30 years before it beaches itself. “A lot of places around Geelong are sensitive environmental areas. “On the rare occasion it actually escapes Corio Bay, the first place it goes to is Frankston. Then Frankston has to deal with our rubbish.” People can join their nearest Beach Patrol or Love Our Street organisation at https://www. beachpatrol.com.au. Jena Carr

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GEELONG BEER In 1863, there were two main breweries in Geelong: Volum’s Geelong Brewery in Corio Street and Powell’s Corio Brewery in Little Malop Street. Other breweries had come and gone over the previous 20 years or so but these were the two stayers. A reporter from the Geelong Chronicle tasted the wares of both establishments and made his comparison known. He seemed to have a bob each way! “A tankard of Volum’s treble XXX is no way inferior to the best ale ever imported from England or Scotland. But while we would do justice to Volum’s treble XXX, we cannot pass over in silence the last two or three batches of ale made by our old friend Mr Thomas Powell, which, in point of flavour, strength and colour, is nothing inferior to that produced at the more famous brewery.” Volum’s, Geelong Brewery, had the longer pedigree. It was the first local brewery, commenced in the 1840s by Scotsman, John Cumming. Cumming made a lot of money from quenching the thirst of Geelongites and established a pastoral dynasty in the Western District of Victoria – continued by his sons. When Cumming died in 1858, the brewery was bought by retired sea-captain, James Volum. In Volum’s time, the brewery works were described as having a large barley store, a malt kiln, and a mash tub able to hold 800 gallons. There was a six-horsepower steam engine with a boiler of eight pounds pressure to the inch. After fermentation ceased, the beer was sieved and poured into barrels for the market in two compartments, each measuring 42 feet by 16 feet.

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Powell’s, Corio Brewery, was established around 1850 by another Scotsman, Thomas Aitken. When Aitken moved to Melbourne to establish a brewery there, Thomas Powell, who had been a publican in Geelong, moved to the wholesale side of the business. The battle of rival ales was just a matter of taste. Another journalist at the time thought that “the demand for colonial ale has increased so rapidly that there will be plenty of room for the products of both businesses”.

In fact, by the end of 1865, there were at least three more breweries in Geelong: the Pivot Brewery, attached to the Clare Hotel, Bellerine Street; Treacy’s West End Brewery in Latrobe Terrace, near the railway station; and Walker’s South Geelong Brewery in Fyans Street. This article was provided by the Geelong Historical Society. For enquiries, email admin@geelonghistoricalsociety.org.au or write C/- P.O. Box 7129, Geelong West, 3218.

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Pet registration renewal due 10 April Dog and cat registration notices have been sent out and renewals are due 10 April. If you haven’t received your notice, your pet has passed away or your pet details have changed, call us on 5272 5272.

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We’re excited to welcome you to the new Boronggook Drysdale Library from Thursday 13 April. The building’s name, Boronggook (Bo-rong-gook), is the traditional Wadawurrung name for the area and means ‘turf’.

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Our former Customer Service Centre that was located at 18/20 Hancock Street is now closed. We open next week in our new location in the innovative $9.15 million library - only a short 100m walk across the road at 10 Wyndham Street.

Jointly funded by Council ($8.156 million) and the Victorian Government ($1 million), it provides communal multi-purpose spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, an internal courtyard garden, as well as our City of Greater Geelong customer service centre.

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The next Geelong Major Events meeting will be held in person at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong on Monday 17 April, 5.30pm. When confidential items are being considered, the meeting will be closed to the public. Meeting records will be available at geelongaustralia.com.au/gme

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Youths making a mark Fifteen young people between 12 and 25 years of age were recognised at the Geelong Youth Awards at Geelong West Town Hall on Friday, March 31. The awards ranged across the areas of leadership, cultural awareness, community work, sport, arts, music and youth development. The 2023 winners, selected from 89 nominations (young people were able to be nominated in up to two categories) across the 10 categories, include: Active Achievement – Competitive hearing-impaired swimmer Dylan Logan has a reputation for encouraging and inspiring other children with disabilities to participate in sports, be involved in their sporting community and strive for excellence. Arts and Music – Kai D’Orsa, spent seven months planning sessions to inspire and engage young people in Geelong to be involved in an innovative arts project at the Geelong Gallery. Citizenship Group – 1st Belmont Venturer Unit Ukraine Fundraiser – Group members Kaitlyn Biro, Angus Taylor, Liam Biro, Miri Barnes, Alistair Breaky and Will Cole completed odd jobs to raise $3000 to support youth in Ukraine. Citizenship Individual – Arhlia Cvetkovski developed a community group that focuses on health and wellbeing through regular exercise. She has built a group of 50 who meet at Point Lonsdale beach each Sunday morning to walk or run. Cultural Awareness – Dedicated to ensuring his community felt connected to their new country, through sport and various activities, Moo Thay Wyar Blue, was instrumental in the organisation of the largest sports tournament within the Karen and Karenni communities. Inclusion – Sarbjeet Singh has demonstrated commitment and determination in supporting international students to settle in Geelong,

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Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan with Youth Award winners and young people who received an honourable mention. (Supplied)

including organising community events, study support groups, social groups, cultural events with traditional gatherings and demonstrating leadership skills. Inspiration – Proud Aboriginal person Jonathon Kelly connected with the broader community by sharing his culture and supporting the Aboriginal community to engage in cultural activities, sporting carnivals and activities. Leadership – Breanna Beckley has made a significant impact on gender equality in the community, hosting the first Female Festival of

Sport in the Barwon region, supporting young women to participate and be celebrated for their successes in both football and netball. Unsung Hero – Jasmine Van Der Muellen is currently studying VCE, whilst juggling the role of a young carer for her family, particularly her two younger sisters, who both have ASD. Volunteer – Impacted by the number of people struggling to feed their families during lockdown, Lottie Hughes partnered with Drysdale Foodbank by riding her bike, with trailer attached, to collect donations for delivery.

Geelong residents are encouraged to take to the sea as vital train works begin in the region. Victoria’s Big Build partnered with Port Phillip Ferries to provide a direct and free weekday ferry service between Geelong’s Steampacket Pier and Melbourne’s Docklands at Harbour Esplanade. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the ferry would provide a great travel alternative while the state government undertakes crucial level crossing removal works on the Geelong rail line in April and May. “Whether it’s removing level crossing removals, upgrading train lines or building new stations, we’re setting our state up for the future,” she said. South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said the ferry’s journey would take 90 minutes and feature comfortable seating, work tables, charging stations, a café, and free Wi-Fi. “We’ll always find ways to minimise disruption for commuters while we deliver work that will be transformative for Geelong,” he said. Geelong trains will be disrupted in various sections from Tuesday, April 11, to Wednesday, May 3, while crews work to remove the Mount Derrimut Road and Deer Park level crossing, build the new Deer Park Station and carry out required maintenance. The ferry service will leave from Geelong at 7am with a return service from Docklands at 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 67 already gone. We’re also building an alternative to the West Gate Bridge and upgrading the Geelong and Warrnambool lines. Train disruptions Geelong Line

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Noone is second to none for quality school uniforms With term one well under way, Noone’s Geelong flagship store, Bellarine Uniforms, is busy gearing up for the winter season. Specialising in personal fitting, Bellarine Uniforms is an official uniform supplier to over 30 leading independent and public secondary colleges and primary schools in the Geelong region. These schools include Kardinia International

College, Sacred Heart College, St Ignatius College, St Joseph’s College, Clonard College, Covenant College, Geelong Lutheran College, Geelong Baptist College, MFGSC, Lisieux CPS, Northern Bay College, Bellarine Secondary College, Bannockburn College, and Belmont Secondary College. Conveniently located in Moorabool Street, Geelong, store manager Sharon Scott and other

staff members have over 50 collective years of experience in fitting school uniforms. “We offer customers a personalised fitting service and specialise in fitting all shapes and sizes,” says Sharon. “We fit good quality, affordable uniforms with plenty of growing room.” Bellarine Uniforms stocks all leading brands of schoolwear apparel and a comprehensive

range of general schoolwear including shorts, trousers, polos, shirts and primary wear is also available. Bellarine Uniforms is located at 162 Moorabool Street, Geelong. For more information, phone (03) 5221 9199. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday, 9am to 1pm.

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‘Delayed’ politician settles in Alison Marchant won the seat of Bellarine at November’s state election. Six months later Justin Flynn speaks to the Ocean Grove resident to find out more about the person rather than the politician.

y her own admission, Alison Marchant’s childhood was “pretty non adventurous”. Growing up in Leopold (her parents are still in their original family home), she is Bellarine born and bred. “I was a good girl, I didn’t get up to any mischief,” she says. “I did well at school, loved school, going to school. It was a pretty non adventurous childhood. “It was, what I feel like, a very normal upbringing. I wanted to do really well at school. “I didn’t really want to travel the world or anything like that, I was a real homebody. “I met my husband at high school. Bought a house in Leopold and started a family. “It sounds boring, but it was a nice transition into adulthood.” Attending Leopold primary and Newcomb secondary, teaching and community work were instilled into her at an early age, but never forced. Rather, her mother’s actions spoke louder than any words. “You knew everyone, the school was the hub and the heart of the community,” she says.

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- Alison Marchant “I was involved in Girl Guides and that’s what you did. You put your hand up, you helped out. “My mum was a big role model for me in giving back to the community. “She was a teacher, then was at Geelong Cemeteries Trust, but her passion is family history. She volunteers a lot at Bellarine Historical Centre. “I just thought that (community work) was something everyone did. When I grew up that’s what I did.” At an early age Alison wanted to be a teacher. She completed a teaching degree at Deakin University and delved straight into the profession after graduating, working close to home at South Geelong. But something wasn’t quite right. “I didn’t feel prepared enough to do it,” she says. “I felt underprepared. It was primary school, high school, study, teaching, but I didn’t have that world experience. “It was a shock to me. It was this dream to be a teacher and then when I got there, I wasn’t sure if this is what I want to do.” Alison went back to work at the Nutshack in Westfield Geelong, a job she had, and loved, a few years earlier. “I loved retail,” she says. “I love people. I really enjoy chatting to people. You get to know regulars.” Eventually the break served its purpose and Alison went back to teaching at Whittington and then Chilwell primaries. “I did a year at Whittington and it made me a better teacher and then went to Chilwell and they are both very different cohorts and demographics,” she says. “But both have their pressures and different needs. I loved it and re-found my passion.” Alison and husband Damien then decided to travel around Australia, a trip that would later change her as a person and her perspective on life. The young couple travelled to Western Australia, up to the Top End and then back home via the east coast. “It was one of those working holidays,” she says. “We had a job at Rottnest Island cleaning, at a post office sorting mail in Broome. We’d stop for a couple of months and keep travelling.” 12 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 7 April, 2023

Bellarine MP and Ocean Grove resident Alison Marchant. (Pictures: Supplied)

When they reached Yeppoon on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, they decided to start a family and Alison fell pregnant quickly. They came home to prepare for the baby and Alison found some work as an emergency teacher. And then one day, totally unexpected, things changed. “One morning I go into labour, way too early, I’m 23 weeks,” she says. “I didn’t feel real right. Said to the hubby I’m not feeling great. “The hospital said ‘we aren’t going to be able to stop this. You are going to have your baby’. “I delivered a little girl (Georgia). She was not breathing, she was just too early to breathe and fight and we lost her.” She then switched from being ‘before Alison’ to ‘after Alison’. “The before Alison – rose coloured glasses, everything’s great, the world’s great, and then the world tells you otherwise and says ‘nah, other plans here’. “The shock of it all – I just swept it under

the carpet and said ‘it wasn’t meant to be, she wasn’t meant to be here. It is what it is’. I went back to work pretty quickly.” But the pain slowly took over. Alison connected with Hope Bereavement Care’s Empty Arms Support Group in Geelong, which provides grief support for parents affected by the death of a baby or child. “Fantastic organisation,” she says. “They reached out to me when it happened but I thought I didn’t need it. “I realised the power of sharing a story. I used that support group for quite a while, then did a training exercise with Red Nose and SIDS and am now a trained parent supporter. “People can ring me in the middle of the night. It was an insight into grief. I don’t think I realised the strength I had in myself. “I learnt what grief was and what loss means. It took me a few years to work that out. It flicks a switch in you. You have to experience it before you understand it.” The couple’s next attempt at having a baby didn’t go smoothly. Noah was diagnosed at 20 weeks with a malformation of the lung. “The thought of having another loss was pretty hard – we thought we were going to lose him,” Alison says. “But he comes out screaming, a normal baby.” At nine months, Noah, now 12, had half of his left lung removed. Natalie, 10, is the fifth member of Alison and Damien’s family, and wanting more space, they moved to Mount Moriac. Three weeks later they received a flyer in the letterbox with information about a group coming to talk at the town hall about a gas licence and potential fracking of the area. That began Alison’s foray into politics. She soon became engulfed with protecting the area, and eventually the state, from fracking. “I had time and got heavily involved,” Alison says. “I became the Western Victoria leader of Lock the Gate and Friends of the Earth, who ran the campaign.

“We lobbied the government to put an end to fracking and that’s what leads me to politics.” Alison then began a stint working for now deputy prime minister Richard Marles at his electoral office. “I wanted to be more on the ground and be closer to the community,” she says. “I got a great insight into how government works, seeing a politician up close. I got to see all that with Richard and loved it.” Labor Party stalwart Lisa Neville then announced she was retiring from her 20-year reign as Bellarine MP and would not contest the November 2022 state election. “I thought ‘I want to have a go at this – I want to have a crack’,” Alison says The Marchants then made another move, this time to Ocean Grove. “We’ve been there nearly a year and we are absolutely loving it,” she says. “I walk to the shops, walk to school, Noah jumps on his bike and goes to school. It’s a great community. “We have wonderful neighbours – the kids go and play in the street.” Alison wanted to live in the electorate if she was going to run as Bellarine MP, something that Ms Neville was often criticised for not doing. “It was really important for me to be on the Bellarine to do this job,” she says. “Lisa was always quite open about not living in the electorate. But it was something that I wanted to do.” An exhausting campaign resulted in a win for Labor and Alison was elected as Bellarine MP for four years. Six months into the role, she says she is “loving it”. “The learning curve has been straight up,” she says. “I just want to be out and about on the Bellarine as much as possible. The diary is chockers. “There’s so much I want to do that I want to do it all tomorrow, but I’ve got four years and don’t want to waste a minute.” When asked if she is somewhat of an ‘accidental politician’ Alison pauses, then says: “I wouldn’t say accidental, perhaps a delayed politician.”

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Anti-social youths put on notice By Jena Carr Surf Coast Shire and Victoria Police will remain vigilant about anti-social gatherings at Torquay beaches during the Easter holiday. Torquay resident Andrew Kelly said he attended a gathering on March 11 where he witnessed young people taking drugs and drinking alcohol and raised the issue during Surf Coast council’s March meeting. “I have been extremely scarred by what was

witnessed on that night,” Mr Kelly said. “With people in and out of consciousness, clearly drug affected lying on front yards, pulling people out of trees, and it seems to be a difficult issue. “The damage itself to the public amenity is self-evident.” Surf Coast Inspector Monique Leffanue said Victoria Police maintained a high police presence on Torquay’s popular beaches and regularly contacted Geelong and Torquay

schools. “Victoria Police are aware of multiple gatherings at Torquay beaches which have been attended by a large number of students from different schools across the Torquay and Geelong areas,” she said. “Torquay police will continue to work with the council and community to address concerns and are open to receiving any information relating to offending which impacts community safety.”

Mayor Liz Pattison said council would continue to work with Torquay Police to limit anti-social behaviours in public places. “As the Easter holidays approach we urge parents and guardians to provide safe and engaging environments for their children,” she said. “It is something that is complex, and we do need to work with Victoria Police to provide a number of activities to engage, connect with, and provide supports to families and our youth in the region.”

Program up for award A City of Greater Geelong youth program has been recognised for its groundbreaking approach to shaping young leaders by being nominated as a finalist for a local government award. The LGPro Awards for Excellence promote and celebrate the outstanding work being undertaken and delivered by individuals and teams working in local government in Victoria. The 2023 awards span 11 award categories, with the City of Greater Geelong’s Youth on Board program entered in the Community Partnerships Initiative category. Run by the City’s youth development unit, Youth on Board is an innovative program encouraging young people to become board members of local organisations. The program recruits young people aged 18 to 25 years, trains them in governance and supports them to be placed on the boards of management of local organisations. Along with a structured mentoring component, where the organisations provide a board member to mentor the young people

in relevant components of board experience, the program also provides ongoing coaching, support and reflective practice to the young people and the organisations. Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason praised the program and said that young people engaging with local boards had numerous benefits. “The young people are destined to learn a great deal about leadership and governance, while at the same time the organisations will benefit from having a young voice presenting a contemporary world view,” he said. “Young people are naturally curious and will challenge the status quo, so the city’s 18-to-25-year-olds will assist groups across Greater Geelong to tailor their organisations to attract a wider scope of consumers. “Our youth development team can be proud of their efforts in devising this program and a nomination of this kind is a great reflection on their efforts.” The winner will be announced at a celebratory dinner on Thursday, May 25.

Ethan Vines, Daniel Kovacev, Max Dejdar, Teagan Mitchell, Chloe Rendevski, Emily Farlow and Meg Daniels are part of the ‘Youth on Board’ program. (Supplied)

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Aussie legend plays the Palais By Matt Hewson Local audiences will have the chance to see one of Australia’s most enduring singer/ songwriters when Russell Morris comes to the Palais Geelong on Saturday, April 15. Morris is no stranger to the area, having grown up in Melbourne and visiting regularly as a young man. “I spent too much of my youth down in Geelong, you could say,” Morris said. “Every weekend I would hitchhike down, go through Geelong, then down to Torquay, then hitchhike back out. “We ended up mainly being at Point Roadknight, surfing. That was my youth. It’s a fabulous spot, I love it.” Morris will perform a solo show at the Palais,

showcasing music from all eras of his work. Morris’ debut solo single The Real Thing, written by Johnny Young and produced by Ian “Molly” Meldrum, was an Australian number one hit in 1969. The tune was an oddity, running for nearly seven minutes in an era when going beyond the standard duration of three minutes usually ruled a song out of contention for airplay as a single. Despite that, The Real Thing became a national number one and is generally considered to be one of the finest Australian pop-rock recordings of its time. Since then, Morris has made major contributions to the Australian music songbook, first during the 70s-2000s leading various rock and pop bands, then in the blues

and roots scene with three albums between 2012-2018. Then in 2021 came the Morris Springfield project with Rick Springfield, best known for the pop-rock hit Jessie’s Girl, which delivered an album themed around Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival. “I’m not one of those people that can sit down every day and eat chops, potatoes and peas; I get bored, so I have to try something new,” he said. “And the music table, like the food table, is full with so many different, exciting things that I tend to explore them all. “What’s happened is, when I change styles people get really angry. So I figure, I just want to please myself because I have to, artistically, feel comfortable with what I’m doing and what I’m exploring.”

Russell Morris performs solo at the Palais Geelong April 15. (Supplied)

Datura4 set to thrill hard rock fans

Datura4. (Supplied)

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West Australian Music Industry Awards Hall of Fame inductee Dom Mariani (the Stems, the Someloves) brings his long-running hard rock project Datura4 to the Barwon Club this month. The Perth-based outfit come to Geelong on Sunday, April 23 as part of their east coast tour, which includes dates at the Great Club in Sydney, the Gumball Festival and iconic Melbourne venue Cherry Bar. The band will be touring their fith album, Neanderthal Jam, with the cross-Nullarbor trip a precursor to their European tour later this year. Many of Neanderthal Jam’s 11 tracks are heavily influenced by the hard rock sounds of

the early 70s, with latest single Digging My Own Grave reminiscent of Black Sabbath’s Paranoid. However, the album has shades of psychedelia, blues rock, boogie and funky pop as well, with first single Open the Line a prime example of the latter. Frontman and guitarist Mariani said the addition of keyboard player Bob Patient (Dave Hole, Matt Taylor’s Chain) in 2017 for the band’s third album, Blessed is the Boogie, had allowed Datura4 to expand their range of sounds. “There are a lot of influences that we bring to the jams; I used to listen to a lot of the heavy, hard rock bands that were around when I was

a teenager, and there’s a heavy blues, kind of boogie influence,” he said. “But I think we turned a corner when Bob joined the band. It really opened up the idea of writing tunes featuring keys, and Bob’s got this amazing repertoire of styles. “He can play great blues piano, Jon Lord-style organ, funky clavinet. So we don’t just stick to one thing, we bring in a lot of other influences like the psychedelic thing and boogie. “It’s a melting pot of different styles. My thing is to try to write songs that have memorable riffs and are well put together through a jamming process, which we really, really enjoy.” Matt Hewson

The Guide GREAT AUSTRALIAN STUFF ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm

PICK OF THE WEEK BLUEY ABC Kids, Sunday, 8am

We all know the big kids (read: adults) love this homegrown animated children’s series as much as the rug rats, but a nifty scheduling move makes it official: this cute litter of new Bluey episodes debuts on the weekend. Now, one and all can enjoy the Heeler family’s shenanigans without having to dart off to school or work. Even sweeter, these new episodes air well after the sun has risen, making it a true family-friendly treat. This third season features nine new episodes, with characters voiced by Neil Finn, Mick Fanning, Carrie Bickmore and Kate Miller-Heidke. Cuddle up on the couch for today’s caper, featuring comedian Adam Hills and a very special cubby for Kimjim. GARDENING AUSTRALIA ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

THE CLAREMONT MURDERS Seven, Monday, 8.30pm

Rather than a haul of chocolate eggs, settle in for the sweet yolk of gardening wisdom in this seasonal special. There’s Easter cheer and abundance of autumnal inspiration, with host Costa Georgiadis (pictured) the consummate plant reveller – there is surely no one who can match his enthusiasm. Costa visits an inspiring bowls club, complete with a community garden and tool library, which has become a hub for gatherings. Hannah explores the garden of a down-sized couple who have created an edible, blooming oasis in their small patch.

This new miniseries, based on the tragic murders of three young women in the mid-’90s, chills to the bone. Starring Erik Thomson, Kate Ritchie and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (pictured), it follows the mystifying 25-year murder case, as seen through the eyes of the police who never gave up hope of justice, and the journalist who followed the story all the way through. Anyone who remembers the haunting headlines involving the murdered women from the well-to-do Perth suburb will find this a stomach-churning revisit.

In this new four-part documentary series, get set for an entertainingly playful celebration of iconic Aussie regalia. Footballer-turned-sportspresenter Tony Armstrong (pictured) takes viewers on a humorous and insightful excursion, examining why some things became national icons and others failed to become a belter. From the iconic meat pie to budgie smugglers, the dual-flush toilet, Speedos and the milk bar, it’s a fascinating exploration into our country’s psyche and what makes us tick. Featuring a panel of talking heads, including comedians Benjamin Law, Jean Kittson and Kevin Kropinyeri, it kicks off with a love letter to food – Chiko Rolls included.

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6.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 7.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 10.00 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Walkabout Wickets. (Ml, R) 1.15 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) 2.05 Easter In Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Escape From The City. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 10.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. 11.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) Coverage of the Good Friday Appeal. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. North Melbourne v Carlton.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: For The Love Of Chocolate. (2021, G) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

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. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Planet Shapers. (R) 12.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Meet The Penguins. (R) Dr Ann Jones takes a look at penguins. 7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee traces a green web of gardens. 8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning. 10.05 Jack Irish. (Malsv, R) Part 3 of 4. 11.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events. 11.15 Close To Me. (Mals, R) Jo seeks help from a support group. 12.05 Traces. (Madls, R) 12.50 Smother. (Mal, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Lost Fleet Of World War I. (PG) 8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: York. (R) Presented by Rob Bell. 9.25 Philip: Prince, Husband, Father. (PG, R) An intimate portrait of Prince Philip. 10.20 The Day The Rock Star Died: Elvis Presley. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (Mlsv, R) 2.00 Romulus. (MA15+asv, R) 3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Seven News. 7.30 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. (PG) Coverage of the annual Good Friday Appeal to help raise funds for The Royal Children’s Hospital. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) Johanna Griggs catches up with food guru and RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi. 1.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] Travel Oz. (R) 1.30 [MEL] Harry’s Practice. (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 Escape To The Chateau. 8.30 MOVIE: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971, G, R) A poor boy wins a guided tour of a sweets factory. Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum. 10.30 Hotel Chocolat: Inside The Chocolate Factory. 11.30 MOVIE: Flashdance. (1983, Mln, R) Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala. 1.10 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Graham Norton is joined by Bruce Springsteen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anna Maxwell Martin and Mo Gilligan. 9.40 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Scotland. From Cherry Red Records Stadium, London. 12.45 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 1.45 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R) 2.45 The Project. (R) 3.45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.50pm PJ Masks. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.05 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 5.30 Kiri And Lou. 5.35 Interstellar Ella. 5.50 Love Monster. 5.55 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.25 Silent Witness. 12.25am Killing Eve. 1.05 High Fidelity. 1.40 Friday Night Dinner. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.05 Curious George. 5.25 Pip And Posy. 5.35 Remy & Boo. 5.45 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Rise. 1.50 Rivals. 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.50 The Pizza Show. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Before The Internet. 10.15 The Good Girls’ Guide To Kinky Sex. 11.10 VICE News Tonight. 12.05am United Shades Of America. 12.50 Radio Hate. 1.40 Point Blank: Gun Obsession. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Animal SOS Australia. 2.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Impossible Builds. (Premiere) 10.30 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. 11.30 Border Security USA. Midnight Border Security: Int. 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Golf. US Masters. First round. Continued. 9.30 GolfBarons. 10.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 MOVIE: The Captain’s Paradise. (1953) 1.20pm Britain’s Best Home Cook. 2.30 One Star To Five Star. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 6.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. North Queensland Cowboys v Dolphins. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 MOVIE: 48 Hrs. (1982, MA15+) 12.40am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 GolfBarons. 5.00 Golf. US Masters. Second round.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 The Middle. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Preview. 5.05 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 7.30 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Preview. 7.35 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.30 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Preview. 10.35 Charmed. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

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Bushwhacked! 9.10 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 10.50 Living By The Stars. 11.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 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 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Watership Down. (1978, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: The Descent. (2005, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

Love & Lies. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.40 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.20 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 10.05 The Ice Storm. (1997, M) 12.10pm The Quiet Girl. (2022, M, Gaelic) 2.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 3.50 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 5.40 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 7.30 St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 9.30 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 11.45 The Virgin Suicides. (1999, MA15+) 1.35am The Ice Storm. (1997, M) 3.40 Boy. (2010, M) 5.15 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian)

7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 9.00 WSL Wrapped. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon No Man’s Land. 2.00 Wild Transport. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Restoration Workshop. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: Texas. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Anaconda. (1997, M) 11.30 Armchair Experts. 12.30am American Pickers. 1.30 Storage Wars: TX. 2.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tom And Jerry. Noon The Weakest Link USA. 1.00 Council Of Dads. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: The Dark Tower. (2017, M) 11.50 Duncanville. 12.20am Love Island. 1.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Ultimate Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Luxury Escapes. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 MacGyver. 10.30 JAG. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30pm Bondi Rescue. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 MacGyver. 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 MacGyver. 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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Friday, 7 April, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 15

Saturday, April 8 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 Synth Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Ma, R) 3.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R) 3.30 Stargazing: Moon And Beyond. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 The Truth About Getting Fit At Home. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Surf Life Saving. Super Surf Teams League. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Figure World C’ships. 4.00 Cycling. Road National C’ships. Men’s Race. 4.35 Mesopotamia 3D. (PGa, R) 5.45 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGal, R)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Championships Day 2, Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day and Easter Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. 12.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG) 1.00 Living Proof. (PG) 1.30 My Way. (PG, R) 2.00 Talking Honey. 2.10 MOVIE: City Slickers. (1991, PGlsv, R) Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PGs, R) 9.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG, R) 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ Special. 5.00 News.

6.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop: 1980s – 1990s. (PG, R) Part 5 of 5. 7.00 ABC News At Easter. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Larkins. (PG) The Larkins try to get justice for Pop. 8.20 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy struggles to get everyone on track to complete the Showcase preparations in time. 9.05 Grantchester. (Mv, R) There is a murder at a local old folks’ home and two of its elderly residents have also gone missing. 9.55 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mals, R) Part 3 of 4. 10.45 Traces. (Final, Malv, R) Kathy oversees the excavation of Marie’s grave. 11.30 Rage Synth Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries. 8.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family. Takes a look at Arthur Edwards. 9.30 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R) Explores 18thcentury London’s salacious side. 10.25 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Final, PGal) 11.15 Outlander. (MA15+) 12.15 MOVIE: The Father. (2020, Malv, R) Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Imogen Poots. 2.00 Germinal. (Mas) 3.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.00 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 Football. AFL. Round 4. Sydney v Port Adelaide. From the SCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff. 11.00 MOVIE: The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, MA15+v, R) A suburban housewife suffering amnesia begins to suspect she may have been a secret agent. Setting out to discover the truth, she discovers a tenuous lead in the form of a note found inside a suitcase. Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson, Brian Cox. 1.30 Home Shopping. [MEL] Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] Get Arty. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Get Arty. (R) 5.00 [MEL] House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team takes on their biggest job ever. 8.30 MOVIE: Noah. (2014, Mav, R) After experiencing visions of an apocalyptic flood, a man builds an ark in order to protect his family. His efforts, however, are opposed by a tribal leader who believes his people all deserve to be saved from the deluge. Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson. 11.10 MOVIE: Son Of God. (2014, Mv, R) Charts the life of Jesus. Diogo Morgado. 1.40 The Pet Rescuers. (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, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) The beach can be dangerous for tourists. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav) Danny races to catch a serial killer targeting young women. A clash occurs when Eddie intervenes in Erin’s murder case. Frank must discipline Joe when he breaks protocol while working with the FBI. 9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mv) The CSI team investigates the death of an archaeologist found near the discovery of an ancient civilisation. 10.30 NCIS. (PGv, R) NCIS investigates a bio terror attack. 11.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) The crew works to contain a forest fire. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 8.25 Live From The BBC. 9.10 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 11.15 The Set. 11.50 Doctor Who. 12.50am Would I Lie To You? 1.20 The Young Offenders. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Beep And Mort. 5.25 Pip And Posy. 5.35 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 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.55 WorldWatch. 4.50 The Good, The Bad, The Hungry. 6.15 The Great British Urine Test. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Inside The Manson Cult: The Lost Tapes. 9.30 Syria Prison Break. 10.20 Planet A. 11.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Australia’s Most Amazing Homes. 4.00 Impossible Builds. 5.00 Horse Racing. The C’ships Day 2, Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day and Easter Cup Day. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 I Escaped To The Country. 10.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Rainbow Country. Noon MOVIE: The Land That Time Forgot. (1974, PG) 2.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 6 Hour. 5.00 Rugby Union. Super W. Round 3. Melbourne Rebels v Western Force. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 7. Melbourne Rebels v Blues. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match. 9.45 MOVIE: For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) 12.30am 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 Frasier. 12.55 To Be Advised. 2.55 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Preview. 3.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies Preview. 8.35 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 11.15 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 MOVIE: White Lion. (2010, PG) 1.10pm Undiscovered Vistas. 2.00 Songlines. 2.35 Songlines On Screen. 2.50 Going Places. 3.50 4 For The Road. 4.50 Bush Bands Bash. 5.50 Going Native. 6.20 First People’s Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 7.30 The Beaver Whisperers. 8.30 Alone Australia. 9.30 MOVIE: Pet Sematary. (1989, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Crossing. Continued. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 7.05 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 8.55 Lady L. (1965, PG) 10.55 St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 12.55pm The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 2.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.30 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 6.15 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 8.30 Ava. (2020) 10.20 Sexual Drive. (2021, Japanese) 11.40 Kill Switch. (2017, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars With Dermott And Elise. 2.00 Drag Racing. Top Doorslammer. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Last Car Garage. 4.30 Irish Pickers. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Peter Rabbit. (2018, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children. (2016, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

2pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark – Master Of Illusions. (2010) 4.00 Motor Racing. NTT IndyCar Series. PPG 375. H’lights. 5.05 About A Boy. 5.35 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Hop. (2011) 9.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007) 11.30 The Emily Atack Show. 12.10am Kardashians. 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Super. 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon Escape Fishing. 12.30 I Fish. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. 2.00 A-Leagues All Access. 2.30 Luxury Escapes. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Scorpion. 5.00 Escape Fishing. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 23. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 10.15 MacGyver. 11.10 Late Programs.

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Sunday, April 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 The Pope’s Easter Vigil. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.15 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Ml, R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Home And Garden. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.30 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Roubaix. Women’s race. Highlights. 5.30 The Italians. (R) 5.40 Lost Gold Of World War II. (PGa, R)

6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 Football. VFL. Round 3. Casey v Frankston. From Casey Fields, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Easter Sunrise With Wesley Mission. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Arctic Vets. (PG, R) 2.00 Mega Zoo. (PG) 3.00 RPA. (PGm, R) 4.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (Return) 9.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) 2.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Sacred Space – Julie McCrossin. (PGa) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (Ml, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 8.20 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Mal) Part 4 of 4. David and Jeremy adopt a bold new approach to raising public awareness. 9.15 Close To Me. (Mals) Rob insists Jo report her latest memory to the police, but she refuses. 10.00 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) Alice is determined to develop Harry’s land. 10.50 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, R) 11.50 Smother. (Mal, R) 12.45 Road To Now. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 4.15 The Recording Studio. (R) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (PG) Ray Martin sets out to find a rock formation. 9.00 Jerusalem: Builders Of The Holy City. (PG) A look at Jerusalem’s iconic monuments, from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Dome of the Rock. 10.05 Muhammad Ali. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 4. 12.05 24 Hours In Emergency: In The Wars. (Ma, R) 1.05 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav, R) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated. 8.35 Kath & Kim: Our Effluent Life. (PGlns, R) A catch up with Kath and Kim, their husbands Kel and Brett, and Kim’s second best friend Sharon. 9.45 Born To Kill? Richard Cottingham – The Times Square Ripper. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Richard Cottingham. 10.45 Quantum Leap. (Mv) 11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad, R) 12.45 [MEL] The Rookie. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 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 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 8.00 MOVIE: Tina. (2021, Malv) A chronicle of the life and career of Grammy Award-winning singer and actor Tina Turner. Tina Turner, Oprah Winfrey. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av) A drug deal turns into a shootout crime. 11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.40 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities celebrate Easter in camp with three rounds of hilarious egg-based trials. 9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When an anti-capitalist protestor is found murdered, Jane and the team investigate and find themselves caught in a war between eco-activists and a tech billionaire fighting over a piece of land. 10.00 FBI. (Mav, R) After an ICE agent is fatally shot at a hockey game, the team tries to find the culprit. 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. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Premiere) 9.15 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 10.10 A Wild Year On Earth. 11.00 Vera. 12.30am Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final) 1.20 George Clarke’s Alaskan Adventure. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 12.45 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 1.20 The Story Of. 1.50 Jeopardy! 3.30 WorldWatch. 3.55 Child Genius. 5.00 Mastermind Aust. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisRoubaix. Men’s race. 1.45am The Wrestlers. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon I Escaped To The Country. 1.00 Cows For Cambodia. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Outdoor Room. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Animal SOS Australia. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.40 Heathrow. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Golf. US Masters. Third round. Continued. 9.00 GolfBarons. 9.30 My Favorite Martian. 10.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 10.30 Seaway. 11.30 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 12.30pm Getaway. 1.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 6. Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons. 6.00 Customs. 6.30 Desert Vet. 8.30 MOVIE: Ben-Hur. (2016, M) 10.55 Major Crimes. 11.55 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 7.30 The Neighborhood. 9.30 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 To Be Advised. Noon Friends. 3.30 The Middle. 5.00 The Neighborhood. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 12.05am Home Shopping. 1.35 MOVIE: Five Feet Apart. (2019, M) 3.55 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Football. Big Rivers Football League. Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay. 3.15 Football. NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. St Mary’s v Wanderers. Replay. 4.25 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. Darwin Buffaloes v St Mary’s. Replay. 5.40 Off Country. 6.10 News. 6.20 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.20 Our Law. 8.30 Muhammad Ali. 10.20 Late Programs.

Hacker. Continued. (2019, PG, Danish) 6.55 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 9.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.50 Almost Famous. (2000, M) 1.05pm Kill Switch. (2017, M) 2.45 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 4.35 Rosie. (2018, PG) 6.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. (2009, MA15+, Swedish) 11.15 Colombiana. (2011, MA15+) 1.15am Ava. (2020, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.

11.30 Million Dollar Catch. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Portland Charter Boat Wars. 2.00 Fish’n Mates. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 6.00 Border Security: America’s Front Line. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Snake Eyes. (1998, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

1.30pm Galavant. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 3.00 Top Chef. 4.15 Dance Moms. 5.15 MOVIE: The Benchwarmers. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Locked Down. (2021, M) Midnight Top Chef. 1.10 Dance Moms. 2.10 Hollywood Medium. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Super. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 11.30 Exploring Off The Grid. Noon JAG. 1.00 Pooches At Play. 1.30 I Fish. 2.00 What’s Up Down Under. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 23. Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs.

16 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 7 April, 2023

Monday, April 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 9.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PGa, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.05 Rick Steves’ Europe. (PG) 11.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (Final, PG) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 Athletics. Stawell Gift. 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Geelong v Hawthorn.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Fashion, Repeat. (2022, PGa) Cristina Rosato, Victor Zinck Jr. 1.45 9Honey Hacks. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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. (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. (PGadl, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos. 9.15 Q+A. Public affairs program featuring Stan Grant and a panel of experts answering questions. 10.20 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events. 10.35 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. (R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 George Michael: Portrait Of An Artist. (M) Takes a look at the life of English singer-songwriter and philanthropist George Michael. 9.15 24 Hours In Emergency: Family Ties. (Mal, R) A compilation of stories from King’s College Hospital, including that of a 62-year-old who fell off a roof. 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Reyka. (Premiere, MA15+av) A criminal profiler battles crime. 11.40 Beforeigners. (MA15+v, R) Alfhildr and Lars head to London. 3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGl) Farmers search for love. 8.30 Miniseries: The Claremont Murders. (Mals) Part 1 of 2. Based on a true story. When three young women go missing in the affluent Perth suburb of Claremont in the late ’90s, it sets off the biggest unsolved murder case in West Australian history. 10.25 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 How To Look Good Naked. (Malns, R) Presented by Gok Wan. 12.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] The Rookie. (Mav, R) 1.00 [MEL] Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 1.30 [MEL] Last Chance Learners. (PG, 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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (Return, PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 9.10 RPA. (Return, PGm) A 44-year-old mother from Orange is confronted with a life-changing diagnosis of abdominal cancer. 10.10 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 11.05 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.20 Murder In A Small Town. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 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. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities face one of most terrifying sheer edges in South Africa boasting a 2.3km vertical drop. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Final, Mls) Two teams, including Lloyd Langford, Julie Goodwin, Tanya Hennessy and Broden Kelly, go head-to-head. 10.00 Ghosts. (PGls) Nigel tries to blackmail Hetty. 10.30 Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up performances. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 A Wild Year On Earth. 8.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return) 9.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. 10.25 Escape From The City. 11.25 Ghosts. 11.55 Louis Theroux Interviews... 12.40am Black Mirror. (Final) 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. 11.30 The War On Kids. Noon VICE. 12.35 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Miniseries: The Sister. 11.15 Over The Black Dot. 11.45 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 The Outdoor Room. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 Dog Patrol. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Golf. US Masters. Final round. Continued. 9.00 GolfBarons. 9.30 My Favorite Martian. 10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 Living Proof. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 Explore. 1.00 MOVIE: The Ten Commandments. (1956) 5.30 Dr Quinn. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 1pm The Neighborhood. 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. 1.30 Charmed. 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 Off Country. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Just Another Day In Indulkana. 6.40 News. 6.50 Brazil Untamed. (Premiere) 7.40 Outback Lockdown. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Wawu Divine Hope. 9.30 Chicken People. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Movie Show. 6.30 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 8.45 Rosie. (2018, PG) 10.25 The Rider. (2017, M) 12.20pm Dust-Man. (2020, M, Korean) 2.00 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 4.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 5.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 8.00 Magnetic Fields. (2021, M, Greek) 9.30 Two Irenes. (2017, M, Portuguese) 11.10 Tell It To The Bees. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

11.00 Aussie Lobster Men. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Drag Racing. Top Doorslammer. Raceday. Replay. 3.30 Full Custom Garage. 4.30 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. 8.00 Storage Wars: New York. 8.30 MOVIE: Apocalypse Now. (1979, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

Noon The Weakest Link USA. 1.00 Council Of Dads. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon. (2016, M) 10.35 Secrets Of An ISIS Smartphone. 11.35 Young Sheldon. Midnight Love Island. 1.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Luxury Escapes. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Bull. 2.30 MacGyver. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 NCIS: New Orleans. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MacGyver. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion.

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Tuesday, April 11 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 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Weird: Oceans. (PG, R) 11.10 Countdown To War. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.45 Gruen. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGl, R) 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Surveillance Oz. (R) 2.00 Highway Cops. (R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG, R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 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 Great Australian Stuff: Food. (PG) Part 1 of 4. 9.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds: Sydney. Part 1 of 2. 10.05 Stuff The British Stole: Stoned. (Ml, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 MotherFatherSon. (Madls, R) 12.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Brooke Shields. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Love And Race In South Africa. (R) Janice Peterson travels to South Africa. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 11.05 Manayek. (MA15+v) 12.00 Dignity. (Ma, R) 3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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) Cash and Remi fight over Eden. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Two farmers meet their love matches. 9.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv) Sketch comedy series that parodies some of Australia’s favourite TV shows. 10.15 The Good Doctor. (Mam) Shaun must work with Jared again. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Police Custody USA: Wall Of Silence. (Malv) 12.45 [MEL] What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 8.50 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen Ocean. (PGa) Takes a look at the Arctic Ocean, as after four months of winter darkness the sun returns. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.25 Court Cam. (Mlv) 11.50 Suspect Number 1: Armed Rampage. (Mlv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The latest celebrity to join camp in the African wilds faces off in a massive trial. 9.00 NCIS. (Mav) The team works to solve the murder of a marine private who appears to have been killed for helping an Afghan refugee. Jimmy navigates the pressure of parenting his teenage daughter’s dating life. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 CBS Mornings. 4.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. England v Australia.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 9.00 Ghosts. 9.30 Fisk. 10.00 QI. 10.30 Friday Night Dinner. 10.55 The Young Offenders. 11.30 High Fidelity. 11.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.35am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.00 ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.20 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 VICE Sports. Noon Most Expensivest. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.55 The Ice Cream Show. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip. 9.25 The Machines That Built America. 10.15 Alone Australia. 11.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 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 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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 TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 One Star To Five Star. 4.00 MOVIE: Wherever She Goes. (1951) 5.30 Dr Quinn. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Major Crimes. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.30 Becker. 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 Mom. 10.20 Becker. 11.10 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Binti.

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 Seven Sacred Laws. 4.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.00 The Barber. 8.30 Over The Black Dot. 9.00 MOVIE: The Descent. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 8.45 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 10.30 Magnetic Fields. (2021, M, Greek) Noon Rurangi. (2020, M) 1.35 Rosie. (2018, PG) 3.15 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 5.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Road To Wellville. (1994, M) 9.45 Zama. (2017, M, Spanish) 11.55 Late Programs. 5.40am Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi)

1pm Full Custom Garage. 2.00 Counting Cars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Restoration Workshop. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 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 The Weakest Link USA. 1.00 Council Of Dads. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 9.25 MOVIE: The Love Guru. (2008, M) 11.10 Young Sheldon. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Luxury Escapes. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 MacGyver. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 MacGyver. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 CSI: Vegas. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MacGyver. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion. Friday, 7 April, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 17

Wednesday, April 12 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. 1.00 Richard Leplastrier: Framing The View. (Ml, R) 2.00 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Legacy List. (PGv, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 Elizabeth. (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 Highway Cops. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. England v Australia. Continued. 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 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. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 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. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program. 9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Premiere, Mls) The misadventures of three best mates. 9.35 QI. (Ms) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.05 Staged. (Ml, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Frayed. (Malsv, R) 11.50 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) 12.35 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (Mad, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The participants battle hunger, the elements and their own thoughts in the Tasmanian wilderness. 8.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (M) Part 2 of 3. Michael Palin continues his journey into the heart of Iraq, arriving in Kirkuk. 9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) David Stirling ruminates on Jock Lewes’ idea of parachuting units of men into the desert. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Furia. (Malv) Ragna tries to gain the cell’s trust. 12.00 Miniseries: The Sister. (Mal, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (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) Bree cannot handle the heat with Remi. 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) The farmstays are underway, but the first Farm Farewell is looming. 9.05 The Front Bar. (M) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.05 To Be Advised. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Michael Kanaan – Shoot To Kill. (MA15+v, R) Takes a look at Michael Kanaan. 12.45 [MEL] Filthy Rich. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 8.50 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Australians become travel critics, taking off on a Greek Island-hopping holiday, starting in Athens. 9.50 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues. 10.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.20 See No Evil: Four And A Half Minutes. (Ma) 12.10 Ordinary Joe. (Ma) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Fourteen celebrities face the ultimate test, all in the hope of winning money for their chosen charity. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+a) A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola, leading Assistant District Attorney Carisi to take a calculated risk when he tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID. 10.00 Fire Country. (Mv) Sharon receives life-changing news. 11.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull’s surgeon is sued for malpractice. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Ben And Holly. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Vera. 9.30 Silent Witness. 10.30 Killing Eve. 11.15 Black Mirror. 12.30am To Be Advised. 2.25 ABC News Update. 2.30 Close. 5.00 Buddi. 5.10 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.20 Pins And Nettie. 5.25 Pip And Posy. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 VICE Sports. Noon How To Rob A Bank. 12.50 Noisey. 1.45 Australian Korean Hanbok. 1.50 Taskmaster Norway. 2.45 The Pizza Show. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Decades. 9.30 MOVIE: Unlocked. (2017, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 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 Mighty Ships. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 New Tricks. 3.00 One Star To Five Star. 3.30 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Law & Order. 11.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Friends. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 The Neighborhood. 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 The Middle. 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. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 4.00 Grace Beside Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Dance Ceremony. 6.45 Brazil Untamed. 7.40 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Yokayi Footy. 9.25 Dwayne Wade: Life Unexpected. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 7.25 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 9.00 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 10.40 The Road To Wellville. (1994, M) 12.55pm Two Irenes. (2017, M, Portuguese) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.05 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 5.10 The Way. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 9.50 Litigante. (2019, M, Spanish) 11.45 Late Programs.

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1pm Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Restoration Workshop. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Motorbike Cops. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.

Noon The Weakest Link USA. 1.00 Council Of Dads. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: World Trade Center. (2006, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Into The Storm. (2014, M) 11.45 Young Sheldon. 12.10am Love Island. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Luxury Escapes. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 MacGyver. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 MacGyver. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 In The Dark. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MacGyver. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Enslaved. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 The Weekly. (PG, R) 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Mls, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Escape From The City. (R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List. (PG, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 3.30 The Italians. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Elizabeth. (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 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PGl, R) 1.30 Destination Australia. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 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 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 To Be Advised. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 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 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program. 8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. Tom Webster meets cafe owners who are building the biggest house they can on their budget. 9.20 Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Happiness. (Final, PGd, R) Presented by Griff Rhys Jones. 10.05 Art Works. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Secrets Of Coca-Cola: The Billion Dollar Beverage. (PGad, R) Explores the history of Coca-Cola. 8.35 The Elon Musk Show. (M) Part 3 of 3. As Elon Musk’s businesses reach unprecedented levels of success, his public profile grows. 9.40 Vigil. (MA15+av) When the traitor on Vigil puts their plans into action, the crew is forced to fight for their lives. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Exit. (Mals) 12.10 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+asv, R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. Pre-game coverage of the upcoming match, featuring hot topics and the latest AFL news. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 5. Adelaide v Carlton. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. (R) 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.05 [MEL] Black-ish. (PGa, R) 1.30 [MEL] Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) A team member races to remote bushland where a huge tree has fallen and crushed a man’s leg. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R) A 17-year-old breaks his ankle. 11.25 Nine News Late. 11.50 Prison. (Mal, R) 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 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) The celebrities share the personal stories that connect them to the charities they are playing for. 9.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.00 Luke Heggie: I Already Told You. (MA15+l) A performance from Luke Heggie. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Mls, R) Hosted by Chrissie Swan. 12.10 The Project. (R) 1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.10 Hard Quiz. 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.15 Gruen. 10.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 11.25 Doctor Who. 12.10am Would I Lie To You? 12.40 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 1.35 Live From The BBC. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 VICE Sports. Noon Patriot Brains. 1.50 States Of Undress. 2.45 Cyberwar. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle Indonesia. 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 The Inside Story. 11.00 The UnXplained. 12.40am F*ck, That’s Delicious. 1.30 Dark Side Of Comedy. 2.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 The Zoo. 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 Cows For Cambodia. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 9.30 Kavanagh QC. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 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 One Star To Five Star. 3.30 MOVIE: Seven Days To Noon. (1950, PG) 5.30 Dr Quinn. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 Silent Witness. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Friends. 9.30 The King Of Queens. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Frasier. 1.30 The Middle. 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. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Shopping.

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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Way. Continued. (2010, PG) 8.15 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.15 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 12.35pm Zama. (2017, M, Spanish) 2.45 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 4.25 Howard Lovecraft. (2016, PG) 6.00 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 7.50 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 9.30 Clandestine Childhood. (2011, M, Spanish) 11.35 The Translators. (2019, M, French) 1.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.

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1pm Surveillance Oz. 2.00 Hellfire Heroes. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 4.00 Pawn Stars UK. 4.30 Cool Cars With Dermott And Elise. 5.00 Ultimate Rides. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. 8.30 Inside Dubai. 9.45 Air Crash Investigations. 10.45 Late Programs.

Noon The Weakest Link USA. 1.00 Council Of Dads. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 3rd Rock. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 The Nanny. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 44. 8.30 MOVIE: Downsizing. (2017, M) 11.10 Young Sheldon. 11.35 The Emily Atack Show. 12.15am Love Island. 1.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Luxury Escapes. 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 MacGyver. 11.30 JAG. 12.30pm Diagnosis Murder. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Scorpion. 3.30 MacGyver. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 48 Hours. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 MacGyver. 4.00 JAG. 5.00 Scorpion.

Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 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 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The Porter. 9.30 MOVIE: Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 18 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 7 April, 2023

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Helping others to honour Estella Michael Judd is living out his purpose shining forward his late daughter Estella’s vivid light and love. Caring old soul Estella was only eight when she was taken by brain cancer. In her final hours her dad promised her he would do something great to help others in repayment for the love and support his family had received, and three years on the product of his pledge may well be saving lives. Michael became the founder of Surf Coast men’s group DIIGG Wellbeing – Doing Imperfect Inner Growth in Groups. With more than 110 local members it is bringing normal blokes from all walks together to talk, connect, reflect, learn and support each other. The concept evolved in the months following Estella’s passing, as Michael shared his story with others. “Catching up, connecting and sharing my story with mates not only helped me, it also helped my mates share their story and with their encouragement I started a men’s group,” Michael said. “There is always going to be pain losing a child or a loved one but it’s what you do with those lessons and how you respond to life’s questions, as life is a gift and the silver lining can be found by paying it forward and helping other people through their obstacles. “Estella was a light in our lives, and everyone can shine their light in someone else’s life. That’s basically the purpose behind it all, and it is putting more meaning to her life.” Michael’s altruistic mission has qualified him as Surf Coast Shire’s latest Local Legend, recognising his positive impact helping men to survive and thrive. DIIGG Wellbeing provides connection and storytelling for men through a simple format – with monthly Sunday evening sessions at

Michael Judd is the founder of Surf Coast men’s group DIIGG Wellbeing – Doing Imperfect Inner Growth in Groups. (Supplied)

different venues across the Surf Coast featuring a guest speaker and a co-created supportive space for attendees to share life experiences, lessons learnt and some fun along the way. They also connect via a WhatsApp group. “It’s basically creating a supportive space, so guys can feel safe to share their stories,” Michael said. “It’s not church, it’s not AA, it’s not fight club, it’s blokes from all backgrounds blue

collar to white collar getting together. “Not all blokes have got life-changing experiences to share but it’s a great chance for storytelling, and some of the benefits we’ve had out of it … we’ve had guys who have changed their lives. “Life is asking us all questions, every minute, every hour of the day, and we’ve got to respond and take action. That’s what we’re doing, and you don’t have to do it alone.”

The group is open to men aged 18 and older, with attendees generally aged from mid-20s to mid-50s and the oldest clocking in at 80. Twenty-five to 55 attend each meeting, paying $20 each to cover food, nonalcoholic drinks and venue costs. Guest speakers have covered topics including financial, physical, mental, social, occupational, spiritual, cultural, occupational, intellectual and environmental health. Michael is husband of Trish, father of three and works as a permit authority planning and managing high risk work. His and the leadership group’s major aims for DIIGG Wellbeing in 2023 are to connect, mentor and coach younger men, and for the group to attain registration as a not-for-profit organisation. “We are working on obtaining not-for-profit status at the moment and actively seeking pro bono assistance but are really finding it hard to engage a law firm,” he said. “We are operating off community love but it’s not enough to make a massive difference, and everyone knows where men’s wellbeing is at in the present moment. “I don’t accept the suicide, anxiety, depression rate. I don’t accept the family violence, I don’t accept the drug and alcohol abuse and people wasting their lives away, I don’t accept the crime rate and number of men in jail. “There are so many things to improve but it can’t be done by only a few people.” Not-for-profit charity status will enable the group to receive sponsorship to help cover operating costs, including entry fees to ensure sessions are available to all men, and to expand into other communities. People can connect with DIIGG Wellbeing via diigg_wellbeing on Instagram or email info@diiggwellbeing.com.au

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MY GEELONG South Geelong resident Joanna Evans is a nurse in Barwon Health’s surgical ward, teaches a diploma of nursing at the Gordon, and volunteers at The Outpost in Geelong. She speaks to Jena Carr about living, volunteering, and working in the area.

What do you like about where you live? I love the proximity of my area to the city centre and all that the Waterfront offers. I love roller skating with my daughter on the netball courts and our remote or leisurely dog strolls. My family and I can also drive a short distance to find ourselves on the most glorious beaches. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? I’d love to see higher-density housing developments occur on some of the large sites that have become vacant around South Geelong to enable more families and young people to move into the area, provide more space for businesses and help create a vibrant and thriving area. I’d also love to see the section of the CBD on

Moorabool Street, around the bus terminal, be revitalised. It looks tired and run-down in spots and could be so much more than it is. Where is your favourite place to spend time? With my daughter at Torquay Park, Fishermans Beach, or the City Library’s kid’s floor. With my family at Little Creatures or The Edge on a sunny afternoon or on my own at any of Geelong’s numerous op-shops. What is something people may not know about you? I volunteer fortnightly at The Outpost, Geelong, and I started in September 2022. The Outpost has been going for 32 years, but I had no idea they were there. The important thing is that those who need its services know it is there, and it’s been a pleasure to become involved. Gaining this position allows me to feel useful for a couple of hours and to see a direct, beneficial result from my contribution. What do you like about your work? I will always continue learning, and if I want to access more knowledge, there is no limit to what is available. I am able to be useful on a daily basis. Patients need our help, and I take pride in being able to provide ’professional’ help. I have developed many skills during the 10 years I have been nursing, and tailoring the help I provide to the needs of the individual is the skill I am the most grateful to have gained. Starting at the Gordon in February this year has been a new route for me and one I enjoy due to its contrast to clinical nursing.

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What is your connection to Geelong? I moved from London to Australia in 2009 but had visited Melbourne many times before this as my sister and her husband lived there. On our way to the Great Ocean Road, I visited Geelong a few times and remember thinking the Waterfront was so beautiful. When I moved to Melbourne and met Dale, now my husband, he was living in Aireys Inlet, and so Geelong became my transit point to meet him when coming to stay for the weekend. I used to get so excited as we reached North Shore, and I knew it was only a few more minutes before I’d see him. We bought a house and moved into Geelong, a happy compromise between my desire to live in the city and Dale’s desire to be as close as possible to the coast and the surf.

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Corio and Moorabool Pony Club’s Indica Cuzzupe on Puzzle, left, Lucy Kibbis on Tucker, Jaz Grant on Ace, Evelyn van der Poel on Indi, Farah Cameron, Mackenzie Pickett, Lily Cameron, Georgia Brajkovic, Laura Klaer, Chelsea Reid, Willow Grant, and Lexy Pickett. (Supplied)

Riding for Dolly’s Dream By Jena Carr Lara horse riders are embarking on a journey to inspire kindness and inclusion by raising money to help end bullying. Corio and Moorabool Pony Club have presented its young riders with the challenge to ride a similar distance from Lara to Katherine in the Northern Territory. Pony Club district commissioner Kelly Kibbis said the 3347-kilometre challenge was a step up from the club’s previous efforts to raise money for the anti-bullying charity Dolly’s Dream.

“Providing a safe and inclusive environment is important for our young people to thrive,” she said. “The riders have chosen to support this charity in particular, as they can relate to Dolly also being horse riders.” Ms Kibbis said the club had hosted other events for the charity, and the young riders had already racked up close to 450 kilometres. “They’re really enjoying the challenge,” she said. “They’ve still got a long way to go to reach their target, but they’re very determined.” Ms Kibbis said anyone from the club could join the challenge anytime. “By raising awareness, it’s giving the other

kids confidence to be able to speak up,” she said. “They’re very passionate about kindness and inclusion and want to make people aware of how deeply actions can impact others.” Dolly’s Dream is a charitable organisation created by the parents of 14-year-old Dolly, who took her life due to bullying. The organisation aims to address the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide through education and direct support. Dolly’s Dream Support Line offers young people a chance to talk with a free trained counsellor by call or text at 0488 881 033, or the Kids Helpline is also available at 1800 55 1800.

Local schools are saving money on water bills thanks to a program helping to find and fix costly water leaks. Mount Duneed’s Mirripoa Primary School saved money and drinking water after it joined Barwon Water’s free Schools’ Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). Mirripoa PS business manager Ingrid Polwarth said the school had benefited from joining the SWEP program. “The irrigation system was leaking and was costing the school money through large water bills,” she said. “There was so much expense involved when the irrigation system needed fixing. We were so grateful to Barwon Water for the grant to help us pay for it. “It is great to be part of the SWEP program, we can detect leaks quickly and it also provides the students the opportunity to learn about water efficiency and how important it is.” Barwon Water spokesperson Laura Kendall said the program provided the school with a $3000 grant and had saved 86 schools a total of $3.4 million. “Water leaks result in high water losses and higher water bills. Early detection is vital to saving drinking water and money,” she said. “Thanks to funding assistance from Barwon Water and the Victorian Government, it’s free for schools to sign up.” Barwon Water installed data loggers as part of the program for the school to track its water use through an online monitoring dashboard to help identify the leaking irrigation system.

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Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

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

Chess clubs 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)

Scottish country dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed, just comfy casual clothing and flat shoes. ■ Jane, 0481 126 022, or Barbara, 0419 511 781

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, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449

Polish language for kids Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries. ■ Dorota, 5224 1105

TOWN club Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $51 annual fee.

Music for preschoolers 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

Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday. ■ Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958

Cards Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid. ■ griddlepop@hotmail.com

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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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

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. Cost: $2.50 a week room hire. ■ Tracey, 0418 320 537

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet on

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Stamps Geelong Philatelic Society Inc is welcoming visitors. Meetings at 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and

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Long COVID? Try long Kia. The South Korea automobile maker is suffering lingering post-pandemic ‘sickness’ with its Sorento Hybrid SUV being held up by supply issues and the maker offering the vehicle in top-spec GT-Line only. The same goes for the Plug-in Hybrid. The Sorento sports utility vehicle has been a major part of the Kia catalogue for two decades, with the fourth generation seeing the light of day in 2020 in petrol and diesel variants. Now the range is topped off with petrol / electric hybrids boasting room for seven occupants. The hybrid range kicks off with the front-wheel-drive variant selling for $66,750 before on-road costs. The all-wheel-drive version carries a $3000 premium, pushing the price up to $69,750. The plug-in hybrid Sorento is on sale from $80,330 before on-roads. On test was the entry-level Sorento GT-Line Hybrid front-wheel drive, which sells for $66,750 ($72,566, driveaway).

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Styling While retaining much of the Sorento family physical features, the Hybrid has evolved with a new interpretation of the trademark ‘tiger nose’ grille. It’s now wider, wrapping around the integrated LED headlights on each side. This assertive nose is complemented by a wider lower air intake, incorporating wing-shaped air curtains to channel air around the vehicle.

Interior Quilted Nappa leather appointed seats (front heated and ventilated) set the theme for a cabin of quality materials and craftsmanship. Three-stage climate control air-conditioning

The Kia Sorento Hybrid model can be distinguished with reworked front end and unique designer alloy wheels. (Supplied)

means comfort all round for occupants, while rear window retractable blinds help keep the heat at bay and offer privacy for occupants. Take time out to choose one of the 64 colours that bathes the cabin in ambient light, pick something from the Sounds of Nature soundscape, or just switch off entirely with the quiet of the passenger talk in-car intercom. Access to the third row of seats is made relatively easy by dropping the 60:40 second-row seatbacks with a handle on the side of the base and sliding the seat forward.

Infotainment Customising is the name of the game with a 10.25-inch full-colour touchscreen atop the centre console, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster directly in front of the driver. A colour head-up display, includes speedo and speed limits on the windscreen. The touchscreen comes up with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, satellite

navigation details, including a sharp map display, and access to the 12-speaker Bose audio.

Safety The Sorento gained a five-star safety rating in 2020 and includes autonomous emergency braking with vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection, junction assist, lane-keep assist, lane follow assist (centring), blind-spot assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control with stop and / go, front and rear parking sensors, driver attention alert, multi-collision braking and safe exit assist As well as 360-degree view of the vehicle when parking and blind-spot assist, on activation of a turn indicator, the wide-angle surround view monitor displays live footage of other vehicles in blind spots on the instrument cluster. It also helps wheels keep their distance from scuffing the sidewalk. Passive safety is taken care of with seven airbags, including

The Kia Sorento Hybrid has slipped quietly (literally) into Australia, bringing a new purpose to the Sorento family, thanks to a sophisticated powertrain and some of Kia’s most advanced technology. Setting off is under the auspices of the electric motor alone producing maximum torque on tap instantly. The petrol engine joins in tandem only when needed for added acceleration or under load. These switches back and forth are so smooth as to undetectable to the driver. Indeed, the only indication that the car is acting strictly as an electric vehicle is by the letters EV displayed on the instrument panel. It is not possible to control these actions manually; they are automatic powertrain decisions. Drive modes, such as ECO, Normal, Sport and Smart can be dialled up by means of a centre-console knob. I found Smart worked well for me as a family cruiser. Kia claims a combined urban / highway petrol consumption of 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle recorded 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres in a mix of mainly town and some country driving. Anxiety about how far the Sorento hybrid will go without flattening the powertrain battery is absent as the engine and regenerative braking do the charging automatically.

Summary With hybrid orders reportedly banked up to the end of next year, the Kia Sorento Hybrid GT-Line front-wheel drive states a compelling case for being one of the best large seven-seat sports utility family cruisers around. Step up to the all-wheel drive model for access to Terrain Select to help take care of tricky conditions off road in sand, mud, snow etc.

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Footy and netball returns for ‘23 Summer sport has taken a six-month break and winter sports are back in a big way. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, on April 1 to capture the action of the Torquay vs Ocean Grove senior footy and A Grade netball.

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Midweek tennis finals decided LOCAL TENNIS Tyler Krumholz Three Sections of Tennis Geelong Triples grand finals were played on Thursday, April 30. Section 1 and 2 featured teams that won their third straight premiership, while Section 3’s winner was a first-time premiership team after numerous seasons of participation. The Section 1 grand final was played at Moolap between the home side’s Two Phones Chol against Grovedale. The teams had split the season series, but neither team had their full squad in either match. Moolap’s strength was going to be their consistency, where the Grovedale side would look to be aggressive. Moolap’s Shaun Grigg and Lachy Edgar took the early lead with a 6-2 win over Tim Morrison and Mike Yodgee. Grovedale’s Tyler Krumholz won the singles in a tiebreaker over a hampered Callum Davey, who was incredibly tracking down shots despite a recent broken ankle. The best two sets of the evening were the

Moolap Section 1 premiers: Callum Davey, Sophie De Wit, Shaun Grigg, Lachy Edgar and Josh Matthews. (Supplied)

number two doubles and singles sets. Grovedale’s Morrison and Krumholz took a quick 3-0 lead in the doubles, but as the light faded and the match moved under the lights, Grigg and Davey’s consistency took the fore, and they battled back to win 6-4. The singles between Grovedale’s Jacob Dingli and Moolap’s Edgar featured a war of attrition

with exhausting extended rallies. Dingli held on for a 6-4 win, putting the match on even in terms of sets. However, Moolap was far too strong to close, with Grigg’s athleticism from a former AFL career featuring in a 6-0 win over Morrison and Edgar and Davey winning a 6-2 battle over Dingli and Yodgee. The Section 2 final was a rematch of the previous season, with the young All Saints team playing at home against two-time defending premiers, The Winks Wizards. The teams split the one doubles and three singles, with All Saints’ Elaine Ly taking a tiebreaker over Kien Wong, where the Wizards’ Brett Salajan and Boon Kweh took a 6-4 win over Riley Warren and Zane Garbellini. The Wizards started to show their premiership quality in the next two sets, with Salajan winning a 6-3 set over Garbellini and the doubles going their way as well with another 6-3 margin. All Saints won another singles with Warren taking the number singles over Kweh 6-3, but the Wizards strength in doubles shone in a 6-1

win to clinch their third straight premiership. “The two teams have had some great nights of tennis with results alternating between both sides, but we had been lucky enough to come out ahead on this evening - well done to both teams,” injured Wizards team captain Rohan White said. Table 29 Tennis Association and Highton’s Out of Towners finished third and fourth on the ladder, but both pulled semi-final upsets to face off in the grand final. The teams split 6-2 sets to start with Highton’s Corey Hird and Allan Nicdao winning in doubles, and Table 29’s Tony Garyfallou winning in singles. The number two doubles and singles sets were also split, with Table 29 again winning the singles with a 6-4 win by Phil Houghton, and Highton’s Hird and Guillermo Andy winning 6-3. Table 29 finished strong with number one singles player Thomas Crosbie taking a 6-1 win, and Houghton and Austin Knowles sealing the team result with a 6-4 triumph for the team’s first premiership.

Results Open A: 1st Jason Illingworth, 2nd Luke Edwards, 3rd Lachie Fletcher, 4th Jamie Wall Women: 1st Kelly Godard, 2nd Sarah Quinney, 3rd Rachel Clayton, 4th Gen Hargrave, 5th Jax Goddard, 6th Charmaine Cowan Open B: 1st Alex Evans, 2nd Steve Franzose, 3rd Dan Borg, 4th Danny Malone, 5th Michael M, 6th Tom Parry Logger: 1st Dan Cassidy, 2nd Brent Womersley, 3rd Luke Edwards, 4th Tama Piahana, 5th Simon Johnson, 6th Lachie Fletcher Over 65s: 1st Gus Angleton, 2nd, Nick Wright, 3rd Nev Forster, 4th Howard Mitchell Over 60s: 1st Mick Armstrong, 2nd Jon Mercer, 3rd Andy Brown, 4th Jeff Brooks Over 50s: 1st Brent Womersley, 2nd Steve Franzose, 3rd Simon Johnson, 4th Jason Illingworth, 5th Mick Dwyer, 6th Jason AhSam Over 40s: 1st Dan Borg, 2nd Alex Evans, 3rd Ben Edwards, 4th Liam McCafferty, 5th Michael M Groms: 1st Mia Illingworth, 2nd Iluka Cassidy, 3rd Willow Womersley, 4th Eli Jason Illingworth. (Pictures: Adam Bateup @Schmidt_Faced_Photography)

SOUL returns to the waves The SOUL Longboard Club scored great waves and weather for their secnd club day of the year held at Ocean Grove main beach. A strong northerly wind and a 1ft to 2ft foot swell greeted competitors. Once again, a great turn-up of surfers meant there were lots of heats to get through before the predicted southerly change in the afternoon, which it did just as the last final finished. Standout surfing in all divisions meant it was tough to get through to the finals. The club is enjoying a boost in numbers and particularly with the women’s division. Once again, the presentations were held at Brewicolo, and a great atmosphere and fun was enjoyed by all. Next club day is April 15. Meet 7am Ocean Grove main beach car park.

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Ocean Grove’s Campbell Asher won gold in the under 17 men’s shortboard surfing. (Supplied)

Locals do well at ‘Aussies’ The Bellarine and Surf Coast surf lifesavers have returned from the open component of the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, better known as the Aussies, with one gold and two bronze medals. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Campbell Asher won gold in the under-17 men’s shortboard surfing and together with teammates Harry Charlesworth, Hudson Pearce and Tomas Perez placed eighth in the finals of the under-17 men’s surf teams and under-17 men’s board relay. Patrick Kenny, Julia Phillips, Cooper Stanley and Kate Walker of Anglesea SLSC took bronze in the open mixed beach relay, and Kenny backed this up with a third in the under-17 men’s individual beach sprint. Phillips placed fourth in the open women’s beach sprint final, Stanley was eighth in the under-19 men’s beach sprint, Phillips and Walker, along with Stephanie Larkin and Isabella Robinson placed seventh in the open women’s beach relay and fellow Anglesea beach competitor Sam Johnson was sixth in the under-17 men’s beach flags and eighth in the under-17 men’s beach sprint. Jan Juc SLSC’s under-23 women’s crew the Jucaroos – Hannah Branson, Teagan Blythe, Mia Hunter, Brett Thompson and Kate Thompson qualified for the surf boats final, finishing sixth. Ocean Grove’s Niamh Partridge finished 10th in the under-17 women’s 2k run at her first Aussies appearance, Torquay’s Harris Henderson was 17th in the under-17 men’s 2km run and fellow Torquay competitor Jemima Asher qualified for the hotly contested under-19 women’s surf race, finishing 24th. Friday, 7 April, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 29

Scott ready to shake poor start By Murray Wenzel, AAP You can spin Geelong’s plight both ways when referring to history but Chris Scott won’t get lost in the past after a third-straight defeat to begin the Cats’ AFL title defence. Geelong was humbled by Gold Coast on Sunday, Fremantle’s win later that night leaving them as the only winless team after three rounds. It’s been six years since the Cats lost three straight games and almost 50 years since a premiership side has started so poorly. But in 1976 North Melbourne recovered from the same slow start to make the final,

then won the flag again the next year. Geelong won 16 games in a row to storm to the 2022 title and Scott is staying calm despite losses to Collingwood, Carlton and then the Suns, who were also 0-2. Even making finals from this position has been tough in recent seasons, Sydney (2017) and GWS (2021) two outliers. But Scott isn’t panicking. “It depends, when you toss three heads, if you think a tails must be next,” he said of their predicament. “We’d prefer to look at it in terms of making sure we get the next bit right. “We could spend a whole lot of time

thinking about what it means and referring back to last year, which I get why people do, but it would be a mistake for us to do it. “I won’t be defensive if anyone says it’s not the ideal start to the season.“ Scott said “obvious” issues included Tom Hawkins’ slow start to the season after injury and the absence of some other A-listers, but admitted their work around the stoppages and form of others were head-scratchers. And he said “the days are gone of having a bad day but scraping through”. “At least when I watch footy on TV; I don’t watch anyone and think, ‘Geez, they’re not much good’.”

Despite an extra game making it a 23-round season, it leaves them with little room for error ahead of a date with Hawthorn next Monday. “The competition being really close is daunting in a way because every week you think you’ve got to be on just to win,” he said. “But if you’re good enough you should be in every game as well. “I can never tell three or four rounds into any year who the best teams are. It takes time. “I get it, if you fall too far behind it means you’ve got to win more games in less time, but it is also true if you win a lot of games in a row late, good things can happen.”

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Seagulls’ season off to a flying start Reigning Bellarine Football League premier Barwon Heads got its season off to a winning start with a five-goal victory against Drysdale at Mortimer Oval on Saturday, April 1. Led by defender-turned-forward Brock Close, who booted five goals, the Seagulls got off to a fast start, but a fast-finishing Drysdale got the deficit back to 16 late in the final term only for the Heads to fight back for the win. Drysdale recruit Hamish Paytner dislocated his elbow in the third term and will miss most of the season. Drysdale co-coach Tom Ruggles did everything he could with six goals while Matt Pigott was good and Bailey Sykes used the ball well. 30 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 7 April, 2023

Barwon Heads co-coach Mitch Herbison booted three for the winners. Newcomb had to dig deep to defeat a vastly improved Newcomb by 21 points. Port got its day off to a winning start by triumphing in the reserves, but the Power would be too good in the senior game with Jack Duke kicking five goals and Andrew Steele four. Modewarre won a thriller in a come from behind effort against Queenscliff. The Coutas led for most of the game, but Modda was in front by five points at the final siren with Connor Joseph slotting through four majors. Geelong Amateur proved too good for

Anglesea, although both sides could lay claims to being good enough for a finals spot this season. Ammos won by 26 points after opening up a 28-point quarter-time lead. Aaron Willitts booted five in a best afield performance for Ammos while Dylan Pettingill kicked four and was Queenscliff’s best. Torquay handed Ocean Grove a 71-point loss to start the season. Led by Chase Loftus and Ben McNamara, the Tigers were too good after a relatively even first half. Cameron Fowler showed that he will be a good pick-up for the Grubbers while ruckman Ed Dayman never stopped trying.

Two thrillers highlighted the opening round of the Geelong & District Football League on Saturday, April 1. Reigning premier Bannockburn got home by two points against Werribee Centrals while East Geelong gave up a 23-point last change lead to win by a point against Geelong West Giants. The Giants hit the front in the last term, but the Eagles steadied and then hung on. Ben Crombie booted three for East Geelong while Jayden Fanning was named best. Mat Hebbard kicked three goals for his new club after crossing to Geelong West with 95 goals to his name for Drysdale last season. Bannockburn was led by Bailey Alford, Leigham Elzinga and Alex Beardsell in its thriller against the Centurions. Bell Post Hill restricted Anakie to just one goal for the game. Anakie didn’t score at all after half time as the Panthers racked up a 157-point victory with a plethora of goalkickers. Nick Costello kicked six and Josh Andrews snared four while Daniel Maher was adjudged best on ground. Winchelsea, with half of its side making their debut, defeated Belmont, which could manage just 10 behinds and no goals after half time. Winch had 11 new players as Lachlan Kendall and Tom Henry (three goals) starred. Harrison Thompson and Brent Vermeulen were gallant for the Lions. Thomson defeated North Geelong by 31 points. With a strong wind affecting the scoring, Thomson trailed by just nine points at quarter time and had eight scoring despite kicking into a strong wind. Darcy Troop booted four for Thomson while Blake Miller was superb for the Magpies with five. Inverleigh chalked up a win with a 21-point triumph against Corio. A five goal to one second term set up the victory and the Hawks were good enough to take a 40-point lead into the final term. Corio booted four goals to seven behinds in the last to restore some respectability to the scoreline. Coach Adam Donohue kicked four for Inverleigh while Destyn Burns did likewise for Corio.

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