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Design Week comes alive Geelong Design Week has begun with more than 50 exhibitions, talks, film premieres, and unique experiences planned over a 10-day period. Geelong Design Week highlights the creativity and innovation that makes Geelong the country’s first and only UNESCO Creative City of Design. The 19 to 29 October program showcases the power of design to transform the city and residents’ lives. From thought-provoking discussions to interactive workshops and captivating exhibitions, Geelong Design Week offers something for everyone. ■ For the full story see page 3
Sarah Seahorse (milliner and costume designer) and Teneille Clerke (artist, art director and larrikin) are preparing the House of Fast Fashun Installatio for Geelong Design Week. (Ivan Kemp) 366520_14
Say no to family violence By Matt Hewson The Geelong Women Unionists Network (GWUN) has called for more action on family and gendered violence, with a march and day-long conference planned for next weekend. GWUN’s ‘weekend of action’ will begin Friday, October 27 with its Reclaim the Night march, which will begin at 5.30pm at Geelong Trades Hall before winding its way towards City Hall. The following day’s conference, Ending Violence Against Women and Gender Diverse
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GWUN co-convenor Adele Walsh said all members of the community were welcome to attend the weekend of action’s events. “(GWUN) is a group of union women, but all of our events are open to the entire community,” Ms Walsh said. “We welcome men, people of all genders, sexualities, orientations, cultures and backgrounds, and you don’t have to be a union member. There’s no pressure on anyone to do anything or join up to anything, just coming along and being part of the action is more than enough. “If you’re interested in or if you care about
women and women’s safety you are very, very welcome.” While family and domestic violence affects all socioeconomic, demographic and gender groups, it is most commonly perpetrated against women by men, with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reporting 17 per cent of women have experienced violence or abuse at the hands of their partner since age 15. Visit www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1120224 for tickets and more information on the Ending Violence Against Women and Gender Diverse People conference.
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Aus Post facility now in Avalon Australia Post launched its new parcel facility in Avalon this week, with the deputy prime minister on hand to officially open the site. Minister for Defence and Corio member Richard Marles opened the Avalon Parcel Facility this morning alongside Australia Post chief executive and managing director Paul Graham and Avalon Airport executive chairman David Fox. Located next to Avalon Airport and close to key business customers such as Cotton On’s distribution centre, the facility has been built with Geelong’s rapidly growing
population in mind. The 14,000 sqm facility’s 150 workers will process up to 40,000 parcels each day, with the capacity to move 60,000 per day in the future. Mr Graham said the facility was a “key milestone” and “an important investment” in the future. “Being close to Avalon Airport and having access to key transport links will ensure we can deliver efficiently through our network, which is great news for our customers, particularly as we approach the busiest time of year for online shopping,” Mr Graham said.
“Expanding our capacity in Avalon ensures our customers will receive a consistently reliable service. “With the high-tech equipment we have installed in this facility, we can process more than 5000 large parcels every hour through our automated sorting machines, which ensures we get deliveries out to customers faster.” Cotton On has signed a two-year agreement with Australia Post to deliver its orders to customers around Australia, which the Geelong-based retailer’s general manager
of distribution Andy Sanderson said would benefit customers around Australia. “The proximity of the Australia Post Avalon Parcel Facility to our Australian Distribution Centre is set improve our speed to customers as we fulfil eCommerce orders, elevating their experience and getting them more of what they want, when and where they want it,” he said. Mr Marles said he was pleased to be on hand to officially open the facility. “This is an exciting day for Geelong because this facility supports more than 100 jobs right here in Avalon,” he said.
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Design Week ready to kick off Geelong Design Week (GDW) will feature more than 50 exhibitions, talks, film premieres, and unique experiences on all things design, architecture, fashion, green infrastructure and more. GDW highlights the creativity and innovation that makes Geelong the country’s first and only UNESCO Creative City of Design. The 19 to 29 October program has all things design, architecture, fashion, green infrastructure and more. One feature of the October 19 to 29 program involves community members being invited to help build the ‘House of Fast Fashun Installation’ (a house made entirely of clothing and textile waste), create couture outfits out of
clothing and textile waste and participate in a runway show. The ‘DIY or DIE Fashion Show and Cocktail Party featuring Fast Fashun’ at the National Wool Museum on Friday 20 October is a chance to wear and show off locally made garments, trashion and everything in between. ‘Challenges of Small Business & Design’ is another Geelong Design Week highlight, hosted by Julia Green from Greenhouse Interiors on Friday 20 October and featuring insights from Resident Avenue’s Jessica Bettenay and designer and presenter Lucy Glade-Wright. Deputy mayor Anthony Aitken said Geelong Design Week was set to demonstrate
the region’s willingness to be enterprising, adaptive and forward-thinking, as part of the community’s vision to be recognised as Clever and Creative. “There are more than 50 events to choose from on a range of topics, including human-centred design, how green design can transform cities, the power of slow fashion and creating infrastructure out of waste ground coffee,” he said. “Greater Geelong’s story is one of transformation into Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design and this is just another way that we are pushing the boundaries, inspiring the community and encouraging collaboration.” Check out the program and secure your tickets at geelongdesignweek.com.au
The Give Where You Live Foundation’s Feed Geelong Appeal launched this week, calling on the community to help address the increasing need for food relief across the region. MasterChef’s Simon Toohey is once again an ambassador for the event, encouraging the community to support the Feed Geelong Appeal. He will appear at The Paddock in Leopold on Sunday, October 22 as part of the appeal’s fundraiser event, which will include entertainment as well as a range of local arts, crafts, plants and produce for sale. “Coming to Geelong post covid my partner and I have straight away fallen in love with the place,” Mr Toohey said. “I was lucky enough to meet the team behind the Feed Geelong Appeal and loved everything they were about. In turn I put my hand up to play a part in the 2022 appeal to make sure no one in the community goes hungry. “Not only are people going hungry, but there is a severe lack of nutrition and knowledge behind food. With this I want to make sure not only are people not going hungry, but that they are eating healthily, and their food is nutritious.” An estimated 717,000 meals are provided by the food assistance system in Geelong every year. Give Where You Live released its latest Food For Thought research report this week, which explores the sector’s challenges in the G21 region. Chief executive Bill Mithen said the findings in Give Where You Live’s report highlight the importance of the Feed Geelong Appeal. The report shows 90 per cent of Geelong food relief agencies have experienced service demand growth over the past year, with 63 per cent reporting client needs have become more complex. Visit feedgeelong.com.au to make a donation or get involved.
Regional Renewable Organics Network community Central Geelong: Monday 23 October, 5 pm to 7 pm information sessions Barwon Water, 55-67 Ryrie Street, Geelong We want to tell you more about our plan for a Regional Renewable Organics Network at our Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant in Connewarre. The facility plans to take local household and commercial waste – like food scraps, garden waste, fats and oils – and convert it into biochar – a carbon rich product to help soil health and support local agriculture, as well as clean, green renewable energy. Members of the project team will be available to respond to any questions you have. Visit www.yoursay.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/RRON to learn more. 1300 656 007 |
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Q&A to highlight mental health By Matt Hewson Youth mental health foundation headspace is bringing together young people and clinicians to shine a light on the youth experience of accessing mental health services in Geelong. The Q&A panel event will feature a group of six diverse young people sharing their experiences of seeking help with their mental health in the region. Tenille Favazza, headspace Geelong
and Corio centre manager, invited local service providers, clinicians and the wider community to attend the event at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre at 10am on Thursday, October 26. “This event’s for anyone who’s wanting to better understand young people and what they’re going through at the moment,” Ms Favazza said. “It’s not just for clinicians, but it is about young people’s experiences of help-seeking.
So parents, carers and other young people are more than welcome to attend.” Ms Favazza said the panel would focus on what young people found helpful in their time of need. “This is about young people educating us, teaching us what works best for them,” she said. “But it’s important that we acknowledge that as times change, what young people find useful changes. “I think it’s relevant, not just in Geelong but
everywhere, to consistently ask young people what works for them and not assume that what works for them one day will necessarily always work for them 12 months later.” Providing support for mental, physical and sexual health, alcohol and drug services and work and study support, headspace aims to ensure young people’s needs are met in safe and supportive environments. Email headspace.geelong@stride.com.au to register for the event.
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Brian Edward has been awarded the Geelong Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program award. (Ivan Kemp) 366897_08
Brian crowned top Local Hero By Jena Carr Brian Edward has been crowned this year’s Geelong Westfield Local Hero for helping children in need by attending sponsored summer camps. The 83-year-old former police Chief Superintendent devotes his retirement to helping others through his role as children’s camp coordinator at Lions Geelong Corio Bay. Mr Edward said he felt “very humbled” to be the 2023 Geelong Westfield Local Hero and receive a $20,000 grant from the award program. “I accept the recognition on behalf of the many deserving children and families who live in socioeconomic depressed areas,” he said.
“I always say, in humility, that what I do represents what many hundreds, probably thousands, of elderly people do in Geelong to support the community. “I believe every family needs to ensure that their children have an opportunity to have a break from home and go on a summer camp organised by the Lions Clubs International.” Mr Edward said the grant would allow deserving children aged eight to 11 to attend the Lions Club’s Licola Wilderness Village for sponsored summer camps. “I feel very good about being in a position myself to provide these opportunities for the kids,” he said. “They can experience the high ropes, giant swing, canoeing on the river, archery, and all
those adventure things that they otherwise would not be able to experience in their home environment.” Lazarus Community Centre’s Jade Hamilton and Cancer After Care Group Geelong’s Libby Bate also received $5000 for their organisations through the community recognition and grants program. Westfield Geelong centre manager Lauren Frew said the grant recipients provided “remarkable work and contributions” to the community. “As we celebrate the program’s sixth year, we want to thank those people who give back to our community,” she said.
The Queenscliffe Literary Festival (QLF) has announced this week its new program director and the festival’s rescheduling for 2024. Elizabeth McCarthy will succeed Jane Finemore as QLF’s new program director, while the festival itself will be pushed back to October in 2024. Ms McCarthy, who has spent most of the last 20 years as a radio producer and presenter, hosts literary events for the Wheeler Centre and Melbourne Writers Festival and produces live events for RMIT Culture. She has also served as a judge for the Stella Prize and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards and regularly appears on ABC evening radio discussing books with host David Astle. Ms McCarthy said she was thrilled to be appointed program director for QLF. “(QLF) is a unique, deeply engaging and vivacious festival that I have long admired for being passionately committed to storytelling and ideas and for attracting outstanding storytellers for its books and arts-loving audiences to enjoy each year,” she said. “With 2024 being QLF’s 10th anniversary, I’ll be creating festival events that commemorate this wonderful milestone and also exploring new ways that storytelling and writing can be experienced and celebrated. “I am deeply grateful to festival committee members for warmly welcoming me and for mapping out the future of QLF with such a clear vision.” The committee said its decision to reschedule the festival from May to 18-27 October in 2024 was due to the packed arts and literature festival calendar in the first half of the year.
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Tourism master plan released By Matt Hewson Geelong’s prime tourism body has released its new 10-year master plan, outlining its vision for the future for the region. Tourism Greater Geelong and Bellarine (TGGB) released its Sustainable Destination Master Plan (SDMP) week, which adopts the central idea that Geelong is “a place to do and not simply see”. While the tourism industry contributed 5.3 per cent of gross regional product and 7.2 per cent of employment in 2019-20, the master plan acknowledges - and seeks to address -
that Greater Geelong lacks a “unique selling proposition”. TGGB executive director Tracy Carter said the plan would see the region recognised as an active, outdoor region known for “land and sea sporting events, decorated paddock to plate epicurean scene, and honest cultural experiences”. “The things that drive demand are those experience-focused attractions, businesses and experiences,” Ms Carter said. “Things like the redevelopment of the Geelong Gallery or First Nations-led experiences for international markets to really
come and engage with, which will open up new markets for us. “These kinds of projects give us more experiences to offer as part of our suite of what Geelong and the Bellarine has to offer to travellers. So there’s real enormous potential for new things to be done.” The master plan also identifies the main challenges for Geelong and the Bellarine, which include building and sustaining a strong local workforce, increasing accommodation capacity, forming and promoting a strong tourism identity and improving transport options.
By 2032, TGGB aims to increase visit days to 14 million days and visitor spend by $2.1 billion, representing growth of over 30 per cent for both metrics. TGGB chair Bill Mithen said the plan reflected the organisation’s “steadfast commitment to creating a destination that leaves a positive and lasting impact on both visitors and residents alike”. “Through the preservation of our natural and cultural assets and the promotion of sustainable tourism practices, this plan will cultivate a robust economy while enriching the wellbeing of our local communities,” Mr Mithen said.
MGs set to cruise throughout Geelong By Jena Carr Start your engines, the Morris Finance MG Car Club (MGCC) Classic Car Display is coming to Geelong this Sunday. The show will feature close to 140 MG cars at the Steampacket Gardens on October 22 from 11am to 3pm and celebrates 100 years since the first MG was sold. MGCC secretary Roger Phipps said the cars on display would range from the 1930s to the modern day and the display also recognised the Geelong club’s 50th anniversary. “We’ll be showcasing a model of cars including the MG Magnette, which has been 70 years since it was first on sale, and we have seven or eight of those that we’re showcasing,” he said. “They’re an interesting MG as it is a sedan out of the 1950s, so that’s something interesting for people to look at, as well as
sports cars out of the 1940s and my two cars from the 1960s.” Mr Phipps said everyone was welcome to come down to the event on Sunday and have a look at the many different types of cars on display. “It’s good for people that are out on the foreshore on Sunday and they’re on a stroll, they’ve got something to see and it’s free,” he said. “A lot of people will be surprised with the number and variety of cars as well as the strength of our club here in Geelong. “We’re hoping that it might even spur some interest with people who might like to join the club because you don’t have to own an MG join our club.” For more information about the Geelong MGCC and how to join, visit mgccgeelong. com.au
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Opera singing for Ukraine By Matt Hewson A group of professional opera singers and opera students are getting into the Christmas spirit, holding a series of performances in Geelong and Melbourne to raise money for Ukraine. The Cameo Community Opera, formed for this series of concerts, will perform Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors at St Luke’s Uniting Church in Highton on Saturday, December 2 at 3pm, with a second show possible in the evening. The Geelong date will follow three performances in Melbourne the weekend before, with all proceeds going to the World Vision Ukraine Appeal. Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the touching story of a poor young shepherd boy and his widowed mother who are visited by the three kings on their way to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. Geelong opera singer Lisa Breen, who plays Amahl’s mother, said the cast and crew were keen to spread some Christmas cheer and hope to Ukraine with whatever money they could raise. “My sister (musical director Susan
Breen-Clarke) was very moved, as we all are, but the Ukraine situation and wanted to do something about it,” Ms Breen said. “She thought, what better way than to put something on. We’ve got the talent to do it, so many friends who are professional singers, and she has a lot of student singer that are very good. “We’ve had to pay for some things, but everyone’s been terrific. Most of our costumes have been given to us quite cheaply. “After we’ve covered everything we have to pay for, every cent is going to World Vision.” She said the work, which runs for an hour and is sung in English, was the perfect introduction to opera for those unfamiliar with the genre. “Often people are a bit scared (of opera), they think it’s going to be in another language, it’s going to be all highbrow, but this one’s not like that at all,” Ms Breen said. “You can come in your jeans and enjoy it, the story is very easy to follow. And it’s lovely, there’s a Christmas miracle in it, it’s a message of hope and that’s why we’re doing it.” Visit trybooking.com/CKSLK for tickets and more information.
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What would you do if you discovered potentially problematic behaviour while developing someone else’s photography film? This is the main concept explored by emerging Victorian filmmaker Thomas Broadbent in his short film Negatives, which will be showing this week at a North Bellarine Film Festival (NBFF) event at the National Wool Museum on Thursday, October 26. Broadbent said the idea for Negatives was inspired by the resurgence of 35mm film photography in recent years. “Around the start of 2018 I picked up my parents’ old Olympus OM-10 and started shooting 35mm film, and the more I shot, the more I explored the resurgence in Melbourne of independent film stores and film labs,” he said. “From that point I began wondering what it would be like as a film lab technician to be given someone else’s photography to develop, and therefore be given an intimate window into their life. “From there I wondered what one would do if you were confronted with photography that challenged your morals. The idea for Negatives pretty much evolved from that core concept.” The short thriller, which has featured at a number of festivals in Australia, the US and India, is one of eight short films on display at NBFF’s dinner and film night. Including comedy, romance and drama films from Australia, Canada, Chile, Kazakhstan and Sweden after a two-course meal and Q&A session with Broadbent at Black Sheep Restaurant, the evening promises something for filmgoers of all sorts. “I’m really excited, I’ve never actually spoken live about my film, so that’s going to be a first,” Broadbent said. Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm for complete program and event details.
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Aquatic centre jobs available Employment opportunities exist at the City of Greater Geelong’s aquatic centres. Greater Geelong residents can explore numerous job opportunities at any of the City’s seven aquatic centres including North Bellarine Aquatic Centre and Lara Aquatic Centre, which will spring into action on Wednesday 1 November. Employment opportunities also exist at all indoor leisure facilities: Leisurelink and Splashdown in addition to the City’s already open outdoor pools at Kardinia Aquatic Centre. The City has also begun recruitment for key roles in preparation for its brand new $65 million facility, Northern Aquatic Community Hub, which is due to open early next year. Some of the roles on offer include aquatic team leaders, shift supervisors, learn to swim instructors and lifeguards, while the 2024 opening of the Northern Aquatic Community Hub will require the employment of an aquatics manager (2IC) and aquatics operations coordinator. In addition, the City will have the centre manager role of both Splashdown and the Northern Bellarine Aquatic Centre going live for recruitment in coming weeks.
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan encouraged residents seeking employment in the Leisure and Recreation sector to apply. “This is an exciting time across our region with our seasonal extended opening hours at two of our outdoor pools meaning increased opportunities for work in numerous areas,” he said. “These jobs, along with many others connected to our fabulous new facilities opening up in Drysdale and Norlane, will provide a wide range of casual, part and full-time positions.” Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken also urged community members to consider where they might find the right role working at one of the aquatic centres. “The City’s Leisure and Recreation space offers openings for people of all ages and stages of life,” he said. “From students looking for summer holiday jobs, those looking to build a full-time career in the recreation industry through to older community members planning to scale back their work commitments, there’s a wide variety of roles on offer.” To learn more about the various roles available, go to: aquatic jobs/Geelong
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Book now for Children’s Week Children’s Week is here, so it’s time to make plans to enjoy some fun local activities and entertainment designed especially for kids. We’re launching the celebrations with our free Kids FunFest on Monday when Dazzling Dan the Magic Man and Bebop Circus with ‘Nicholas Ridiculous’ join us, along with a range of entertainers at Leopold’s Memorial Park. Kids FunFest is our signature preschool event and the official launch of local activities held during Children’s Week from October 21 to 29. There’s more than 20 free events being held across our region because of grassroots and community organisations successfully applying for grants through our Children’s Week grants program. This year’s Children’s Week theme is ‘Children have the right to relax, play and take part in activities they enjoy’. We recognise the need to support a community that gives children the opportunity to celebrate their early years, and there are certainly plenty of opportunities for our young ones and their families to play, learn and grow together. For more information and to book, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ ChildrensWeek
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MEETINGS Notice of meeting We are hosting the next Council meeting on Tuesday 24 October at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong at 6.00pm. Entry is from 5.45pm. Reports for consideration include: › Youth Council Third Report 2023 › The City of Greater Geelong Annual Report 2022-23 and Annual Report Summary 2022-23 › Pakington Street Urban Design Framework North Precinct – Deliberative Engagement For full details of the agenda and to watch the Council meeting, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ CouncilMeetings Questions and submissions must be provided in writing by 12.00pm, Monday 23 October via the web page above.
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Budding young artists will showcase their work thanks to a collaboration between Barwon Water and Geelong Gallery. Local children who entered the 2023 National Water Week Poster competition will exhibit from October 21 (to coincide with National Water Week from October 16 to 22) to February 2024. “United by water, underscored the vital role water plays in connecting people, communities, and all life on Earth,” Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said. “Water is central to all our lives, and it is vital for vibrant and healthy communities and the environment. This National Water Week is an opportunity for us to reflect on the importance of water in our lives.” Nearly 200 students from across the region entered the competition this year. Geelong Gallery director and chief executive Jason Smith said he was impressed
by the creative talent and visual storytelling ability of the competition entrants and was delighted to have them on display. “Storytelling and activism are important themes in art, and I enjoyed the students’ responses to the theme ‘united by water’,” he said. “The artworks resonate with passionate messages about the value of water and how it connects us all.” The winners of the regional Barwon Water competition, representing the best in each category, advanced to the statewide National Water Week poster competition. Three students from the Barwon Water region secured prizes in their divisions in the state competition, with Frida J from Bellaire Primary School coming second in the year 1-2 division, and Teddy R from Lisieux Catholic Primary School and Jordan C from Bellaire coming first in the year 3-4 and 5-6 divisions respectively.
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Your child could meet Santa Claus and help light up our tree at the Christmas in Geelong Opening Night event on Saturday 11 November.
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Celtic duo to light up paper mill By Matt Hewson Many musicians can point toward the influence of their parents when it comes to their art, but Celtic flute phenom Rennie Pearson takes that a step further than most. The New Zealand native - not strictly a flautist but a genuine multi-instrumentalist who is virtuosic on the flute - said his mother and father’s musical tastes began imprinting themselves on him before he was born. “There are a couple of key albums; one was a group called Altan, a band from Donegal,” Pearson said. “But the number one influence was a guy called Chris Norman, a flute player from the east coast of Canada (playing) maritime Canadian music, early Scottish music, French-Canadian, Irish, all on the wooden flute. “I actually had these albums playing to me while I was still in the womb, so I sometimes like to joke that I was brainwashed.” At the age of seven, Pearson got the chance to see Norman when the Canadian was touring through New Zealand, which he described as “the pivotal moment… the turning point”. At Pearson’s request, his mother dug out her high school flute and began to teach him the rudiments of producing a sound. 12 years later, at the age of 19, Pearson travelled to live, study and work with Norman at his flute-making workshop in Canada. Now 28, Pearson is touring with long-time playing partner Bob McNeill under the name Half Light, bringing their mix of original and traditional folk tunes to Fyansford Paper Mill’s Door Gallery Cafe next Saturday, October 28.
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“It’s a bit of a journey through a different time in terms of storytelling; then there’s also that wild foot-stomping energy when we get
A bittersweet farewell By Matt Hewson For a vanilla slice connoisseur like Jarryd Goundrey the diagnosis of lactose intolerance rang the death knell of a lifelong love affair. The news from his doctor that he needed to give up the custard-filled treat was a dagger in his heart, but Goundrey, a soldier turned comedian, is not the type to meekly say goodbye. Thus, his current 52-show national tour, visiting every capital city and many rural centres, both gathers his best material from the past two years and farewells his favourite food in style. “Completely honestly, it’s very selfishly an excuse to treat my body terribly and go out on a bang; if John Farnham can have a farewell tour for his music, then I can have a farewell to vanilla slice,” Goundrey said. Goundrey centres a lot of his material on his “accidental” recruitment to the Army and his experiences there between 2005 and 2012. But he said until he began doing comedy and discussing those experiences he never identified as a veteran. “After I left the military I didn’t go to Anzac
going on the jigs and reels, and also some quite ethereal, slow, moving pieces as well,” he said.
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Day services, I didn’t wear my medals, I just kind of moved on in my life,” he said. “Obviously, when you do comedy you need material, so I thought I’d do a show about that other life I’d lived. And then, every show that I did, there were veterans in the crowd (who) wanted to support me. “That was an eye-opener for me, to realise I’m actually a part of this community.” Goundrey now donates 10 per cent of the profits from his shows to the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, which helped him launch his comedy career in the early days. Goundrey said despite his love for Geelong, where he’s visited and performed many times, he didn’t have high hopes for our vanilla slice. “I reckon Geelong’s awesome, but I’ve found there’s a connection; the shitter the town, the better the bakery,” he said. “You know who won best vanilla slice? Shepparton. And that place sucks.” Jarryd Goundery will farewell vanilla slice at Valhalla Taproom at 7.15pm on Saturday, October 28 as part of the Geelong Comedy Festival.
Children’s Week launched Much-loved local entertainers Dazzling Dan the Magic Man and Nicholas Ridiculous’ Bebop Circus are just two of the acts launching on show at Kids Funfest in Leopold this week. Kids Funfest, part of Children’s Week 2023, will be held at Leopold Memorial Park on Monday, October 23 between 9.30am and noon. The free event will feature six acts and 15 activation stations hosted by organisations such as AFL Barwon, Geelong Regional Library, Leopold
Primary School, the National Wool Museum and Wathaurong Aboriginal Coop. While there will be a Barwon Water hydration station and coffee van on site, organisers encouraged people to bring a picnic to share with family and friends. Inclusion and Care portfolio chair, Councillor Sarah Hathway highlighted the wide range of events on offer. Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/childrensweek for more information on Children’s Week events across Geelong. 12641740-ET42-23
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Southern Blast hits Torquay Well-known ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is teaming up with not-for-profit ocean preservation agency Surfrider Foundation Australia to raise awareness about a devastating new fossil fuel operation off Australia’s south coast. A team of ocean enthusiasts are touring through Aussie towns by bike, car and vegetable powered vintage fire truck, and will be stopping at Torquay Surf Club on October 20 offering free ice cream and a screening of the brand new surf film ‘Southern Blast’. The film event is the fourth stop on the three-month tour, which will see the team cross through three states, offering 14 screenings of the film which celebrates the area of the Southern Sea most at risk from the proposed fossil fuel operation, which is the largest seismic blasting operation the world has ever seen. Directed by the award-winning Matty Hannon, ‘Southern Blast’ features Australian free-surfer Torren Martyn, insights from community elders and breathtaking footage of Australia’s Southern Ocean. More than just a surf film, ‘Southern Blast’ is a call to action for Australians to stand together against the proposed operation, which – if it goes ahead – will see 5.5 million hectares blasted with untold environmental consequences. At the Torquay event, the Surfrider team will also be joined by local musician Raging Moby, and a vegetable-powered vintage fire truck offering free scoops of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to residents who
The ‘Southern Blast’ campaign team with the vegetable-powered vintage fire truck. (Supplied)
sign the petition to have the permit for the blasting operation revoked. Though tickets for the Torquay event
have sold out, tickets for further screenings across Australia are available via the Surfrider website, where Australians can
take further action by signing the digital petition to Save The Southern Sea.
Surf Coast celebrates Children’s Week
Geelong’s Catenary Lights have been illuminated to honour the work of carers like Dij Vriens and her daughter Zara. (Ivan Kemp) 366893_04
Lighting up for National Carers Week By Jena Carr Geelong has been lit up with vibrant colours to recognise and support the efforts of unpaid carers during National Carers Week. The Catenary Lights were illuminated over the Malop and Moorabool Streets intersection on Monday, October 16 and throughout the week to Saturday, October 21. Geelong carer Dij Vriens looks after her daughter Zara, who has Down Syndrome, and said being a carer was challenging and rewarding. “It’s like walking around with an extra
appendage or like having two shadows,” she said. “Zara’s independent, but she likes to be around other people and needs someone there to support her or be with her to play and talk with her.” Ms Vriens said being a carer was a “role filled with love, sacrifice and resilience”, and this week allowed carers to come together, share their stories, and find strength in the community. “You just have to keep going for your person, otherwise you break down,” she said. “I chose to look after her rather than put
her in a home because I feel that I give her the best support she needs, but that’s not always the best for me. “National Carers Week is a reminder that we are not alone on this journey, and our efforts are truly appreciated.” Carers Victoria chief executive Judith Abbott National Carers Week was a time to acknowledge unpaid carers and asked people to reach out to anyone they know in a caring role. “A caring role can take up a lot of time, leaving people with little time and energy to maintain other interest and friendships,” she said.
Jan Juc, Lorne and Winchelsea are celebrating Children’s Week with events available throughout the week. In partnership with the state government, Surf Coast Shire Council presents activities for local kids During Children’s Week from October 21 to 29. Councillor Kate Gazzard said Children’s Week celebrated the region’s youngest residents and their relationship with the community. “It’s such a special time in life for children themselves as well as for parents, carers, grandparents and the whole village it takes to raise kids,” she said. “Play is such an important part of childhood, so these events are all about encouraging kids to have some fun as well as helping parents to connect with one another.” Meli Early Years and Surf Coast Shire Child and Family Health are hosting a small talk playgroup, song time and sensory play at Lorne Community House on Tuesday, October 24, from 10am to 11.30am. Jan Juc will have creative crafts, sensory experiences and a puppet show at Bob Pettit Reserve’s Yellow Gum Performance Space on Wednesday, October 25, from 10am to noon. The Winchelsea community is also invited to participate in nature play activities next to the HMK Kindergarten on Thursday, October 26, from 1pm to 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and will need to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. For more information, visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/ ChildrensWeek or call 5264 9250. Friday, 20 October, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 13
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Striving to deliver top outcomes Your child will achieve the most out of their learning in the safe and supportive environment at North Geelong Secondary College. The single campus is a creative, caring and diverse college where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with our imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs. The Year 7 to 12 academic college community provides a friendly and supportive environment underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity. “We tailor programs to suit students’ individual needs and help students to develop their confidence, to follow their interests and reach their potential,” College principal Nick Adamou says. The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by our outstanding VCE results and VM outcomes. Specialist programs in The Arts, Information and Communication Technologies and Sports incorporating innovative curriculum design enhance the learning experience. Students will enjoy learning areas with the latest ICT facilities, an extensive and well-resourced library, many state-of-the-art sporting facilities, and a creative art and technology complex catering to food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts. North Geelong Secondary College is proud to offer a range of specialist programs aimed at helping students get the most out of their education. For academically oriented students, the Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program provides a focused educational environment and a fast-paced curriculum with less repetition than mainstream classes.
North Geelong Secondary College offers a range of options for students to thrive with their learning.
Strive to achieve with North Geelong Secondary College.
Advancement Via International Determination (AVID) underpins the SEAL program and prepares students with the skills to succeed in senior and post-secondary education. The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who strongly engage in their school community. Scholarships are available in Academic Excellence, Student Leadership, Community, Sporting Excellence and The Arts for Grades 6, 7 and 8, and Years 8, 9 and 10. Scholarships are also available for Year 10 students to encourage and support their senior
studies in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities. The Excellence in Sport (EIS) Program develops students’ sport-specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian rules, soccer or volleyball. The unique and innovative Literacy and Numeracy program Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) identifies students with the potential to become future ‘stars’ and achieve outstanding results in Years 7 to 9. The Achieving Core Education (ACE) program aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students performing
below the expected level. Students are also encouraged to engage in many extracurricular activities, including Human Powered Vehicle, Debating, Student Representative Council, lunchtime clubs and much more. Parents and guardians are welcome to visit and see the school in operation. You will not be disappointed as you discover a dynamic and high-quality government school for your child. To find out more and to book a College tour, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school at 03 5240 5800 or email north.geelong.sc@ edumail.vic.gov.au
Help them achieve their best education Help your child strive for their best and find their passion at Geelong High School. The school delivers a strong focus on positive education and a program based on elements of positive psychology to build an optimistic and grateful culture. Geelong High’s motto is Vitae Nos Parat, which means ‘we are preparing for life’, which showcases the school’s goal to help its students get the most out of their education. The school is committed to furthering education and has proven successful, with two of its pupils making it into the state’s top two per cent of VCE students in 2022.
Next year will also see further opportunities for students with the introduction of the Accelerated Learning Program, which will allow Year 7 students to join a class that offers an extra challenge. Further information and application forms can be found for interested families on the school’s website. See what Geelong High School has to offer, and help your child find their passion. Geelong High School is at 385 Ryrie Street, East Geelong. Call 5225 4100, email geelong. hs@education.vic.gov.au or visit geelonghigh. vic.edu.au
For information about enrolling your child at Geelong High School in 2023 or 2024, or to book a school tour, please contact the Adminstration Office.
The school offers many useful facilities for its students including a serenity garden. (Ivan Kemp)
Our Vision:
Geelong High School is a positive and creative learning community that embraces its history and prepares students for life.
We are committed to:
Developing caring and respectful relationships; Empowering people to realise their potential through effort, responsibility and teamwork; Building healthy resilient and productive global citizens.
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RESPECT – Responsibility, Effort, Service, Positivity, Excellence, Creativity, Teamwork.
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A new beacon of early childhood education In the heart of the Geelong community, a new beacon of early childhood education is shining brightly. More than a preschool, or a long day care, Montessori Minds Childcare is a nurturing sanctuary where young minds will blossom, curiosity will be sparked, and the foundations for a lifetime of learning will be laid. As we open doors to our eager learners and their families, we embark you on this exciting journey with us. A vision of holistic development At Montessori Minds, we don’t just teach, guide, and empower. Our vision is rooted in the renowned Montessori philosophy, emphasising the importance of independence, creativity, and critical thinking from the very beginning. We believe that every child is unique, and our tailored approach to education and care ensures that each child’s individual needs and interests are met. The prepared environment Step into our classrooms, and you will find an environment meticulously designed to encourage exploration and foster a love for learning. Or materials are carefully curated to engage the senses, promote hands on discovery, and ignite the natural curiosity that resides within every child. From maths and language to practical life skills, our curriculum is infused with purpose, meaning and relevance. Nurturing compassionate leaders Beyond their journey in learning, we are dedicated to nurturing compassionate, empathetic, and socially responsible individuals. Our teachers serve as guides, fostering a sense of community and encouraging positive social interactions. Through activities that promote teamwork, kindness, and cultural understanding, we prepare our students not just for academic success, but for life.
Montessori Minds Childcare is a new beacon of early childhood education.
Parent-teacher partnership We recognise the importance of a strong partnership between parents and teachers. Open communication, regular updates, and collaborative involvement are at the core of our approach. We invite parents to actively participate in their child’s learning journey, on incursions, events the parent-teacher-child relationship. A safe haven for young minds Safety and security are paramount at
Montessori Minds. Our facilities are designed with the highest standards of safety in mind, ensuring that children can explore, play and learn in a secure environment. Join us in shaping the future We invite families in our community to join us in this exciting endeavour. Enrol your child at Montessori Minds and witness the transformation that Montessori education can bring. Together, we’ll nurture the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and
innovators, equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world. Visit montessoriminds.com.au to learn more about our programs, faculty, and enrolment procedure. Schedule a tour, meet our team, and experience firsthand the warm and inviting atmosphere that awaits your child. We look forward to welcoming your family into our nurturing embrace and embarking on this incredible journey together.
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Enrol to learn. Graduate to lead. Saint Ignatius College Geelong, a Jesuit companion school, located on the Bellarine Peninsula, offers a unique place of learning that offers outstanding educational opportunities to young people in a positive
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and caring environment. Students are challenged to pursue their personal best, contribute, and develop into
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set amongst expansive coastal grounds, and guided by expert, dedicated and skilled staff. Supported by an extensive bus network, servicing the
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Advocating for those most in need, Ignatian students embrace the Jesuit value of being ‘young people for, and with others’ through extensive community service opportunities. Proudly a member of the GISSA network of schools, Saint Ignatius College consistently performs highly in the VCE amongst the top Victorian Catholic co-educational schools.
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Mother’s plea for safe injecting The family of a Norlane man who overdosed early this year is calling for a Medically Supervised Injecting Room to be made available in Geelong. Debbie Brady and her daughter Ebony Siemienowicz speak with Jena Carr about their aim for other families not to go through the loss of a loved one. ye Vessey grew up in a normal family, loved sports and fishing, worked as a bricklayer, and was the father of an 11-year-old boy. The 34-year-old Norlane man had his whole life ahead of him, but a drug addiction coupled with the mental health diagnosis of Schizophrenia changed his and his family’s lives forever. Jye’s mother, Debbie Brady, is now calling for a safe injecting room in Geelong after her son overdosed at the Corio Community Health Centre while accessing the needle and syringe program. Ms Brady said Jye was found dead in the centre’s toilets on April 28 after a long battle with drug addiction. “He was a wonderful young man and grew up pretty normal like every other kid,” she said. “In his mid 20s, he started getting unwell. The episodes increased and when his dad passed away, the grief along with some money he got made him very unwell.” Ms Brady started a petition in September, which would be presented to state member for Corio Richard Marles, that called for a Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) in Geelong. She said the petition was about saving lives and providing people with a safe space to use drugs that were away from the community eye. “If it’s in a safe medical area, it’s not exposed to our community and the children don’t need to be faced with it,” she said. “People self-medicate if they’re not treated, and sometimes some can’t talk to their family. It’s not easy to access help, and I think the hard part is accessing the help. “A safe injecting room tunnels these people into the services they need, and it’s not just good for them, but it’s good for the community in saving our resources. “It is not just about the drug addict either. It is about keeping it away from the community, so children are not walking in a park and catching someone doing it. “As a community, everyday people are faced with these problems and they shouldn’t have to be so, yes an injecting room is not the answer, but it’s a step forward.” An MSIR opened in North Richmond in 2018 and is an ongoing service that has safely managed more than 7000 overdoses, according to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Data from the foundation also showed that more than one person died a month from a heroin overdose in the City of Melbourne between 2020-22, the highest number of deaths among the state’s local government areas. Ms Brady’s daughter Ebony Siemienowicz said her brother was “one in a very large statistic” and that an MSIR would prevent other families from going through what they went through. “It’s about everybody else that is still living and trying to prevent another death,” she said. “I feel like there’s a lot of people saying that we’re not at the point where we need that, but at what point do you want to get to before it’s needed? “Why are we going to let it get to the point where it is so unmanageable to then try and put some resources in.” Recent Crime Statistics Agency data, released on September 28, showed that drug-related criminal offences were growing in the Greater Geelong area, an 18.8 per cent increase from last year. Ms Siemienowicz said there was a stigma around people who used drugs and that addiction and mental health should be treated the same as any medical issue. “We didn’t really talk about Jye’s problems a lot before he passed and even when he did pass it was very hard,” she said. “We’ve spoken to a few people, and some lie about how their children die because of the
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stigma and the backlash of losing a child. “Losing your child and then having to lie about why your child died, is disgusting. If someone lost a child, you grieve and feel empathy for that person, regardless of how that happened.” Ms Brady also wrote a letter to two Western Health Footscray Hospital doctors who treated Jye, which was read during an International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31) meeting. “They were beautiful to Jye and really helped him. Every time he looked like he was going sidewards, they’d have him in the detox next door for the seven-day stop, and they were brilliant,” she said. “One day, I was thinking about it, and I felt the need to write a letter to them to thank them for the care they gave Jye. “It was written on a notepad that probably had spelling mistakes, and it was just a heartfelt letter from Jye’s mum to two people who had taken good care of her son. “International Overdose Awareness Day was coming up, which I wasn’t even aware there was one, and they asked if they could read out the letter in one of their big meetings. “They said that as soon as they started reading the letter, everybody in the room stopped and the person reading it got emotional.” Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services clinical director, Professor Steve Moylan, said the Geelong health care provider was open to learning from North Richmond’s MSIR outcomes. “Barwon Health is supportive of any evidence-based measures that could further reduce the harms from drug and alcohol use,” he said. “The needle syringe and naloxone (a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose) program with drug and alcohol counselling are all aimed at helping people in our community minimise any harm they could experience from substance use.” Jye’s family urged anyone who would like to show their support for a Medically Supervised Injecting Room in Geelong to sign the change.org petition at chng.it/rkw2wRmDgy which has already received more than 1600 signatures. Help is available with crisis support service Lifeline on 13 11 14, through alcohol and drug counselling service DirectLine on 1800 888 236 or visit barwonhealth.org.au/mhdas for more 24/7 support providers.
Jye Vessey’s mother is petitioning for a Geelong Medically Supervised Injecting Room after he was found dead from an overdose. (Supplied)
The Guide PICK OF THE WEEK
SPOOKY FILES ABC ME, Monday, 5pm
United forces:
Katherine Renee Kane, John Boyd, Missy Peregrym and Dylan McDermott star in a thrilling FBI crossover event.
There’s nothing to be scared about in this warm-hearted tween series from the creators of Hardball and Nowhere Boys: the first episode alone features a flying sandwich and an adorable fluffy mauve monster. This 10-part adventure has a retro flavour that will give a warm fuzzy feeling to parents and which kids will find refreshingly original. Set in a suburban town, we meet siblings Bert and Xena (Thomas Saddler and Alberta Brudan, both pictured), who are living in a newly blended family with their older step-sister Billie (Audrey Salinas). Xena and Bert discover a trouble-making “Spooky”, inspiring Billie to join their team – along with friend Derek (Lennox Lee) – to guide these Spookys back to their homes. THE MISSION SBS, Tuesday, 8.30pm
Marc Fennell’s (pictured) penetrative-yet-humorous investigative style makes everything the talented journo turns his eye to worthy of watching. Fennell, who had us glued to the screen with The Kingdom and Framed, paints a fascinating picture in this gripping, sumptuously shot investigative three-parter, kicking off tonight. It’s a strange true story that is just begging to be examined in great detail; in outback Western Australia, 1986, 26 European masterpieces were savagely ripped from their frames inside a Spanish monastery. It’s a perplexing, under-theradar art heist for the ages in which Fennell expertly draws every potent little detail, from the tiny monastic Aussie town to London and New York. FBI: INTERNATIONAL 10, Sunday, 8.30pm
SIGNIFICANT OTHER SBS, Wednesday October 25, 9.30pm
FBI franchise creator Dick Wolf has upped the ante in the crime genre by blurring the lines between his separate series’ worlds in spontaneous crossover episodes. Tonight, it’s a three-hour extravaganza as a global case encompasses his three traditionally distinct series: FBI: International, FBI and FBI: Most Wanted. FBI ’s John Boyd, who plays special agent Stuart Scola, appears in all three episodes, which kick off in scenic Rome. Describing the crossover as surreal, Boyd said: “It was definitely a first, getting to take a character that I’ve been building for five seasons and drop into shows that I have watched.” Special agent Jubal (Jeremy Sisto) is also on the case, showing off some Italian lingo.
It’s billed as a rom-com, but this new British series is more black than you’d expect. Starring Katherine Parkinson, who sparkled in the cult hit tech comedy The IT Crowd, and Youssef Kerkour (pictured with Parkinson), it’s a tale of two misfits who inexplicably form a connection in the midst of a heart attack and a suicide attempt. It’s a bold premise that wholeheartedly embraces trying to find the mirth in melancholy. Set in Manchester, 40-somethings Anna and Sam are each staring at rock bottom, until their misfortunes intersect before an ambulance trip. Somehow, Anna puts up with divorced Sam’s appalling behaviour, which is likely to make you want to scream “Run!” at your screen.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australia After War. (PGa, R) 11.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Final, Mdls, R) 2.00 WTFAQ. (Final, Mls, R) 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Ms, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: No One Would Tell. (2018, Mav, R) Shannen Doherty. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Country Romance. (2021, G) Alix Angelis, Jonathan Bennett, Violet Tinnirello. 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne learns about magpies. 8.30 Sherwood. (MA15+v) As the manhunt closes in on Scott and Andy’s location, the search for the spy cop turns the clock back to 1984. 9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A cyclist in a race is murdered. 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.20 Question Everything. (R) 11.50 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.50 Frayed. (Mls, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Arctic Sinkholes. (PGa, R) A look at the phenomena of Arctic sinkholes. 8.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Downfall. (Final, Ma) Explores the story of ancient Egypt’s last dynasty, the Ptolemies. 9.30 Tony Robinson: Britain’s Greatest River: London Gateway. (PGa, R) Presented by Tony Robinson. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Unseen. (Malnv) 11.55 Wisting. (MA15+a, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Graham Ross visits Camden Park House. 8.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R) An African-American pianist hires a tough-talking bouncer as his chauffeur on a concert tour. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.10 [MEL] 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. 1.10 [MEL] Travel Oz. (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 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the World Cup match between Australia and Pakistan. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Pakistan. First innings. From M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India. 11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far. 11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Pakistan. Second innings. 3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon goes shopping on High Street in Thornbury. 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 To Be Advised. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Daniel Craig, Clive Myrie, Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop. 10.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Nella The Princess Knight. 5.55 Peter Rabbit. 6.10 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Andy And The Band. 6.45 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 MOVIE: Mao’s Last Dancer. (2009, PG) 12.55am Would I Lie To You? 1.25 QI. 2.00 Killing Eve. 2.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.30 ABC News Update. 3.35 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.15 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Most Expensivest. 1.55 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. 2.50 The Pizza Show. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 PBS NewsHour. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Tape Italy. 10.15 While The Men Are Away. 11.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.05am Dark Side Of The Ring. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 8.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Rookies. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover With RAA Travel. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 3.30 Medical Rookies. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am Medical Rookies. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Shopping.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 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 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Josephine And Men. (1955) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To Catch A Smuggler. 8.30 Locked Up Abroad. 9.30 Underworld Inc. 10.30 Notorious: Girl In The Box. 12.20am Rizzoli & Isles. 1.20 Rosewood. 3.20 The Closer. 4.20 My Favorite Martian. 4.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 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 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 MTV Cribs. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Home Shopping.
Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 7.55 The Natural. (1984, PG) 10.25 The Best Offer. (2013, M) 12.50pm Beautiful Lies. (2010, M, French) 2.50 Looking Up. (2019, PG, Mandarin) 5.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.30 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 9.35 The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) 11.35 Triple Threat. (2019, MA15+) 1.25am Bone Tomahawk. (2015, MA15+) 3.50 Mr Pip. (2012, M)
7.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 9.00 WSL Wrapped. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 The Simpsons. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Big Shrimpin’. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Horses For Courses. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Hawthorn v Richmond. 9.45 MOVIE: I Am Number Four. (2011, M) Midnight American Restoration. 12.30 American Pickers. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: American Ultra. (2015, MA15+) 12.10am Homeland. 1.05 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 4.00 Ricky Zoom. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.
Bushwhacked! 9.10 The Magic Canoe. 9.35 Toi Time. 10.00 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 10.50 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Crystal. (1982, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 10.45 Late Programs.
8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Camper Deals. 9.00 A-Leagues All Access. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.
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Saturday, October 21 SECTION GEELONGINDY.COM.AU ABC TV (2)
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SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Sherwood. (Malv, R) 3.00 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.55 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (PG, R) Narrated by Annabel Crabb.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Rediscover Victoria. 10.00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry. 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Breaking The Biz. (PG, R) 2.40 Waterman: Duke – Ambassador Of Aloha. (R) 4.25 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. (PG, R) 5.35 1945: The Year That Changed History.
6.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup and Spring Wild Card Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man claims he has no idea what are in his bags.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.00 My Way. (PG, R) 1.30 Arctic Vets. (PG, R) 2.00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights. 3.00 The Block. (PGal, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Freshly Picked. (PG, R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 16. Australian Grand Prix. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events. 7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) Lu infiltrates a local slimming club to uncover their secrets, but she gets more than she bargained for. 8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 4 of 4. DCI Vera Stanhope and her team investigate the death of a seemingly beloved family man, who left behind a life filled with secrets and lies after plummeting from a multi-storey car park. 9.45 The Newsreader. (Final, Mdls, R) Dale and Helen find themselves at personal and professional crossroads. 10.50 Shetland. (Mal, R) Tosh leads Perez to the island of Fetlar. 11.50 QI. (Ms, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Bourton On Water. Part 1 of 4. 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Wealth And Opulence. Part 1 of 4. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb explores Royal scandals. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Far North Scotland. (R) Narrated by Bill Nighy. 10.10 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Berlin To Stuttgart. (PGas, R) 11.20 Rex In Rome. (PGal, R) 1.10 Dear Mama. (Madl, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGaw, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple from China don’t want to pay a fine. 7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a dangerous adventure-based video game to rescue one of their own. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 10.00 MOVIE: Skyscraper. (2018, Mlv, R) A security assessor battles terrorists who have seized control of the world’s tallest skyscraper. Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell. 12.15 [MEL] MOVIE: Can’t Be Heaven. (2000, PGal, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 [MEL] Get Clever. (R) 4.30 [MEL] Get Clever. (R) 5.00 [MEL] House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the World Cup match between England and South Africa. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. England v South Africa. First innings. From Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. 11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far in the ICC World Cup match between England and South Africa. 11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. England v South Africa. Second innings. From Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. 3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.
6.00 Luxury Escapes. MasterChef’s Melissa Leong and Cameron Daddo visit South Africa. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find the right fit for flatmates. 8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible III. (2006, Mv, R) A secret agent comes out of retirement to rescue his old protégé after she is kidnapped. His quest takes him from Rome to Shanghai, only to discover his enemy also intends to eliminate someone close to his heart. Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy’s Safari Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.35 Zoe Coombs Marr: Bossy Bottom. 9.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 Mock The Week. 10.35 Staged. 11.00 MythBusters. 11.50 Blunt Talk. 12.20am Veneno. 1.05 MOVIE: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. (1998, MA15+) 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Fake News: A True History. 1.10 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.35 WorldWatch. 4.35 Mastermind Aust. 5.45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.40 The Future With Hannah Fry. (Premiere) 7.40 When Big Things Go Wrong. 8.30 Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 9.25 Conversations With Friends. 11.10 Why Women Kill. 12.05am Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Three Wide No Cover. 11.00 Horses For Courses. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Medical Rookies. 5.30 Horse Racing. Caulfield Cup and Spring Wild Card Day. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am My Greek Odyssey. 1.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Avengers. 11.40 MOVIE: Carry On Spying. (1964) 1.30pm Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 2. Pacific Cup. New Zealand v Tonga. 3.40 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s. Week 2. Pacific Cup. New Zealand v Samoa. 6.00 To Be Advised. 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 11.30 Frasier. Noon To Be Advised. 1.10 The King Of Queens. 2.10 Frasier. 2.40 To Be Advised. 4.10 Becker. 4.40 Seinfeld. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Shopping. 1.45 Stephen Colbert. 2.40 MTV Cribs. 3.30 MTV Cribs International. 4.30 Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: The Dark Crystal. (1982, PG) 11.40 MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. (1990, PG) 1.20pm Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 2.10 The One And Only Dick Gregory. 4.05 Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 4.20 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 6.00 News. 6.10 First People’s Kitchen. 6.40 Ice Cowboys. 7.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 MOVIE: The Descent 2. (2009, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.00 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 10.00 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) Noon Loving Vincent. (2017, M) 1.50 The Natural. (1984, PG) 4.25 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 10.40 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+, Swiss German) 12.50am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
11.30 Life Off Road. Noon My Road To Adventure. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Rigs. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Carnage. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Melbourne v North Melbourne. 9.15 MOVIE: S.W.A.T. (2003, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
1.40pm MOVIE: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising. (2013, PG) 3.00 Ocean Thunder. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 Sunnyside. 5.30 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 12.10am Dominion. 1.05 MOVIE: Darklands. (2022, MA15+) 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Infomercials. 8.30 Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Campdrafting. Gold Buckle World Championship. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 1. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. 10.15 48 Hours. 11.10 Late Programs.
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Sunday, October 22 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Rediscover Victoria. 9.45 When I Stutter. (PGal, R) 11.00 Curious Traveller. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 France 24 English News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Still Running. (PG, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar. (PGaw, R) 5.30 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich.
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 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Collingwood v Geelong. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 8. Fremantle v St Kilda. From Fremantle Community Bank Oval, Perth. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 Drive TV. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R) 12.30 Fishing Australia. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R) 2.40 The Block. (PGl, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (PG, R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 16. Australian Grand Prix. 3.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ Special. (Final) 5.00 News.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. The team returns to Edinburgh. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) A man confesses to murdering his boss. 8.30 MOVIE: Red Joan. (2018, Mas, R) An English-born woman is recruited by the KGB to become a spy in the mid-1930s. Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore. 10.10 Total Control. (Mal, R) Rachel’s bid for re-election gets a boost. 11.05 Troppo. (Mal, R) A PI searches for a missing tech pioneer. 12.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters: Alien Abyss. (PGa) The team searches for two air force planes that vanished. 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. (PG) Chronicles the life of Harold “Tiga” Bayles, who has been described as the voice of Aboriginal Australia. 10.10 Empires Of New York: The Bill Comes Due. (MA15+d) 11.00 The Real Lawrence Of Arabia. (PGa, R) 12.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.30 Extra Life: A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (Return, PGal) 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) An American nomad is caught with medicines. 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Premiere, Malsv) Respected former police detective Ron Iddles revisits some of his most notable cases, starting with the brutal murder of a 16-year-old girl. 9.35 Body In The Snow: The Murder Of Joanna Yeates. (M) Examines the murder of Joanna Yeates. 12.05 The InBetween. (Mav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.05 [MEL] Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 [MEL] Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 [MEL] NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.00 Under Investigation: An Excellent Murder. (Mdv, R) Presented by Liz Hayes. 11.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: April Millsap. (M) 11.50 The First 48. (Ma, R) 12.50 Iconic Australia. (PGa, R) 1.40 Cross Court. (R) 2.10 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome. (M, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Sir Patrick Stewart. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Jubal Valentine and Nina Chase join Forrester’s Fly Team in Rome to gather intel after an American architect, who appears to be connected to a brewing terror threat in New York City, is abducted. 9.30 FBI. (Mv) To bolster Scola’s undercover mission to find the terrorists behind the imminent attack in New York, Maggie calls in Remy Scott. 10.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The FBI agencies rush to prevent a terrorist attack. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Andy’s Safari Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.35 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.25 You Can’t Ask That. 10.05 Vera. 11.35 Civilisations. 12.35am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Pocoyo. 5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Syria Prison Break. 1.00 The Story Of. 1.25 Devoured. 2.15 Jungletown. 3.05 Every Family Has A Secret. 4.10 WorldWatch. 4.40 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 5.10 Inside Sydney Airport. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Race For The Planet. 9.50 City Under Fire: Inside War In Ukraine. 11.20 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Discover With RAA Travel. 3.00 The Bowls Show. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Heathrow. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 9.40 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.40 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1pm Getaway. 1.30 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Women’s. Week 2. Pacific Bowl. Papua New Guinea v Cook Islands. 3.40 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s. Week 2. Pacific Bowl. Fiji v Cook Islands. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. India v New Zealand. First innings. 11.00 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 10.00 Shark Tank. 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.20pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 South Park. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 A Million Little Things. 2.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am ITM Fishing Show.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Characters Of Broome. Noon Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 12.15 MOVIE: Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché. (2021, PG) 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 5.30 Call Of The Baby Beluga. 6.30 Talking Language. 7.00 News. 7.10 Animal Babies. 8.15 Camels And The Pitjantjara. 9.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. 10.10 The Kimberley Cruise. 1.10am Late Programs.
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. Continued. (1993, PG) 7.40 Looking Up. (2019, PG, Mandarin) 10.20 Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 12.25pm Mr Pip. (2012, M) 2.35 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 4.35 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 6.35 Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 8.30 Joe. (2013) 10.40 The Hours. (2002, M) 12.45am Border. (2018, MA15+, Swedish) 2.50 Late Programs.
7.00 Step Outside. 7.30 Shopping. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Step Outside. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 5. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 8.30 MOVIE: Predators. (2010, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Full Bloom. 3.00 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.00 A1: Highway Patrol. 5.00 MOVIE: Tom & Jerry. (2021) 7.00 MOVIE: Minions. (2015, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, M) 11.15 MOVIE: Us. (2019, MA15+) 1.35am Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Tough Tested. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Luxury Escapes. 11.30 Destination Dessert. Noon JAG. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 1. Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.10am Star Trek: Discovery. 2.10 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 QI. (Ml, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.20 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mas, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Way Of Seeing. (R) 2.20 The Sculpture. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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 SAS Australia. (Madlv, R) 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Clare Bernal. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers. 9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 12.05 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ma, R) 12.55 The China Century. (Ma, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots: Criminal Kind – Laura Linney, Lisa Ling, Soledad O’Brien. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 8.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (M) In Twechar, 67-year-old Walter sustains a serious head injury and is unresponsive after falling while walking with his sister. 9.30 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. The group tackles the final fitness challenge and sees how far they have come in 21 days. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv) 12.00 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (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. (PGa) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) A game of murderball pushes recruits to their limits. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mv) After one of their own is shot, the team suffers a series of close calls and realizes their division may be a target. 10.05 The Rookie: Feds. (Mdv) An internal investigation unit agent is buried alive. 11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 12.30 Home Shopping. 12.35 [MEL] Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 1.05 [MEL] Travel Oz. (R) 1.35 [MEL] Harry’s Practice. (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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.50 Million Dollar Murders: Melissa Hunt. (Mlv) Retired detective superintendent Deborah Wallace looks at the 1994 murder of Melissa Hunt. 10.00 Reported Missing: Despair. (MA15+a) Police hunt for a man who left a troubling note. 11.15 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.45 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (PG, 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. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Dave Hughes and Mel B try to guess a celebrity singer’s identity. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Cronulla Riots. (Mal) The Betoota Advocate explores the 2005 Cronulla riots, widely regarded as a day of shame. 10.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team welcomes a new member. 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Earth’s Tropical Islands. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Escape From The City. 1.25 Veneno. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Shortland St. 12.05pm Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. 1.50 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 2.15 The Inside Story. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.25 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Derry Girls. 10.35 VICE. 11.45 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Business Builders. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 I Escaped To The Country. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Investigations. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Elizabeth Of Ladymead. (1948) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Middle. 10.00 Friends. Noon Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The King Of Queens. 2.30 MTV Cribs International. 3.30 Workaholics. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Talking Language. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 MOVIE: Tupaia’s Endeavour. (2019, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
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7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Morning Programs. 6.55 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 8.35 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 10.15 Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 12.20pm The King’s Speech. (2010, M) 2.30 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 4.40 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 5.55 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.55 Nonnas On The Run. (2021, M, Italian) 9.30 The Flood. (2020, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
1pm Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.00 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Island X-Prix. H’lights. 3.15 Motor Racing. Extreme E. Island X-Prix. H’lights. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (Premiere) 9.30 Duck Dynasty. (Premiere) 10.00 Mountain Men. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon Pitch. 1.00 Starting Up, Starting Over. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 11.10 Homeland. 12.10am Love After Lockup. 1.05 Starting Up, Starting Over. 2.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 9.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 11.00 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. (R) 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 2.20 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R) 3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PGl, R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (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 SAS Australia. (Malv, R) 1.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Disappearance Of Maureen Hale. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.20 Kenan. (PGa) 1.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Jimmy Barnes. (PGl) Jimmy Barnes chats with Zan Rowe. 8.30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. Mobility Week arrives for the teens and seniors, who will be exposed to a variety of activities to boost their health. 9.30 Australia After War: Lest We Forget. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (MA15+d, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Waterloo To Regent’s Park. 8.30 The Mission. (Ml) Part 1 of 3. 9.30 House Of Maxwell. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 12.10 Blackport. (Ml) 1.10 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 SAS Australia. (Malv) A worrying accident occurs. 9.05 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Full Sutton. (MA15+a) Part 3 of 4. Takes a look at life inside HMP Full Sutton, a men’s prison known for housing some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 The Chernobyl Disaster: Firestorm. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 3. 12.05 The Arrangement. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.05 [MEL] The Arrangement. (Ml, 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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 Paramedics. (Ma, R) Paramedics head to a hotel pool after a romantic escape ends in disaster for a young mum. 9.40 Love Triangle. (Mls) The after-effects of the cheating scandal reverberate through the final days of the experience. 11.10 Nine News Late. 11.40 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Desert Vet. (PG, R) 2.20 Hello SA. (PG) 2.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG, 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. 7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Abbie Chatfield, Chrissie Swan, Dave Hughes and Mel B try to guess a celebrity singer’s identity. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mdv, R) The NCIS team investigates the death of a university student who was killed while running across the street. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Queen Of Oz. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.25 Portlandia. 10.10 Blunt Talk. 10.40 Red Dwarf. (Final) 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Frayed. 12.30am To Be Advised. 3.00 Staged. 3.20 Mock The Week. 3.55 ABC News Update. 4.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 VICE. 1.30 Gaycation Presents: Orlando. 2.20 States Of Undress. 3.15 Uncovering Incels. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone: Frozen. 10.10 Dreaming Whilst Black. 11.10 Monogamish. 11.40 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 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 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 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 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Truth About Women. (1957, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. Replay. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am A Cat
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. 8.30 Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky. 9.30 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 9.45 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
In Paris. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.45 Bugsy Malone. (1976, PG) 8.25 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 10.15 The Hours. (2002, M) 12.20pm Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 2.15 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 3.55 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 5.35 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 7.35 Mist And The Maiden. (2017, M, Spanish) 9.30 Silverado. (1985, M) 11.55 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.
11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Counting Cars. 1.00 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Late Programs.
Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Survivor. (2015, M) 9.30 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+) 11.30 Homeland. 12.30am Love After Lockup. 1.30 Young Sheldon. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 FBI: International. 10.30 Matildas Magazine Show. 11.00 48 Hours. 1am Home Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 JAG. Friday, 20 October, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 21
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NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Shakespeare Uncovered. (PG, R) 2.55 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R) 3.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: His Perfect Obsession. (2018, Masv, R) 2.00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
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. 8.30 Question Everything. Wil Anderson and Jan Fran are joined by a panel to dissect the news and sort the real from the rumours. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Host Rob Brydon showcases previously unseen material from the show. 9.30 Planet America. A look at Anthony Albanese’s official US visit. 10.05 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mav, R) 12.05 MOVIE: Red Joan. (2018, Mas, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PG) Alexander Armstrong meets a snake expert. 8.30 Putin’s Crisis. Examines the story of Vladimir Putin’s rise to role of Russian president, his clashes at home and abroad, and the current threat to his rule. 9.30 Significant Other. (Premiere) Two lonely neighbours are brought together. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+a) 12.10 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall. 8.30 A Year On Planet Earth: Spring. (PGa) A look at Spring, the the season of opportunity, where the great melt begins and new life erupts. 9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams of two continue their race around the world for a $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.05 [MEL] The Replacement. (Mal, 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 The Block. (PGl) Shelley Craft and Scott Cam visit the teams for the final time to check on their progress. 8.40 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Netherlands. First innings. From Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India. 11.00 ICC World Cup: Innings Break. Takes a look at the play so far in the ICC World Cup match between Australia and the Netherlands. 11.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Netherlands. Second innings. 3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Eleven celebrities race around the world with those they hold dearest. 9.00 Miniseries: Heat. (Mdlsv) Part 4 of 4. Fuelled by anger after Sarah confesses her affair, Steve confronts Brad as the fire moves at a deadly pace toward the house. 10.00 So Help Me Todd. (Final, PGa) Margaret represents Chuck, who faces 20 years in prison after being accused of fixing a cash prize giveaway. 11.00 The Project. (R) Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Vera. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Inside The Met. 12.05am Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 12.55 Civilisations. 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Pablo. 5.25 Pocoyo. 5.30 Sarah & Duck. 5.40 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon MOVIE: Console Wars: Nintendo Vs Sega. (2020, M) 1.45 Planet A. 2.40 States Of Undress. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Larping Saved My Life. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. 9.30 MOVIE: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed. (2022) 11.50 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Surf Patrol. 8.00 Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Bowls Show. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Flying Scot. (1957) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ICC World Cup: Pre-Game. 7.30 Cricket. ICC World Cup. Group stage. Australia v Netherlands. First innings. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 Seinfeld. 11.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Pacific Island Food Revolution. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 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 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 The Frontier. 8.30 The First Inventors. 9.20 Etched In Bone. 10.45 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.00 Nonnas On The Run. (2021, M, Italian) 11.35 Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa. (2013, M) 1.15pm Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 3.00 A Cat In Paris. (2010, PG) 4.15 Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 6.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.40 Blackbird. (2019, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018) 11.20 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Gem Hunters Down Under. 1.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Busted In Bangkok. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) 9.40 MOVIE: V For Vendetta. (2005, MA15+) 12.20am Homeland. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Jake And The Fatman. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Planet America. (R) 11.30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Question Everything. (R) 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Ml, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Tenable. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 10.10 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mahv, R) 3.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secret Scotland. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Jesse Stone: Night Passage. (2006, Masv, R) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. (PG, 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 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, 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 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific: French Polynesia. (PGl) Part 1 of 3. 8.50 Grand Designs: South Lincolnshire. (PG, R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 9.35 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Uluru To Adelaide Find What Makes Australia Extraordinary. (Final, R) Griff concludes his journey on the Ghan. 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Old People’s Home For Teenagers. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (PG, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret: Sofia Rios Miranda And Penny Mackieson. (M) 8.30 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) Luke Nguyen heads to Thakkady’s lush plantations of spices. 9.30 Erotic Stories. (Premiere, MA15+) Two friends take part in a raunchy experiment. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Devils. (MA15+as) 12.05 We Are Who We Are. (MA15+n, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia 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) 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) A driver is pulled over by authorities. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A troubled young man must prove his mettle after he is recruited into a secret British spy organisation. Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 To Be Advised. [MEL] Autopsy: USA. (Mad, R) 12.45 [MEL] Pearson. (Malv, 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 RBT. (PGadl) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Emergency. (Mlm) Doctor Glenn Harrison fears a tradie, crushed under 300kg of cement, has brain injuries. 9.30 Big Miracles. (Malm, R) Follows 10 couples and singles on IVF. 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, 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. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Eleven celebrities race around the world with those they hold dearest. 8.30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia. Australia’s favourite celebrities dissect the week’s TV, as the they laugh, shout, cry and increasingly argue about what appeared on television this week. 9.30 Soccer. 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Australia v Iran. From HBF Park, Perth. 12.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. (Final) 9.00 Question Everything. 9.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Would I Lie To You? 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.30 Zoe Coombs Marr: Bossy Bottom. 12.35am Red Dwarf. (Final) 1.05 Earth’s Tropical Islands. 2.05 ABC News Update. 2.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.40 Hunters. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.20 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Cyberwar. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 The Frontier. (Final) 11.05 Taskmaster. Midnight Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 9.40 Murdoch Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 1.55 Dr Quinn. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: I Was Monty’s Double. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 See No Evil. 11.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Friends. 10.00 The King Of Queens. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Becker. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Ping Pong Summer. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.40 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 9.20 RabbitProof Fence. (2002, PG) 11.00 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.25pm The Movie Show. 1.55 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 3.55 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.50 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 7.30 Anonymous. (2011, M) 9.55 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017) 12.25am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Jade Fever. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Barter Kings. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. (Return) 8.30 American Dad! 9.30 Darradong Local Council. (Premiere) 10.00 The Simpsons. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon Pitch. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 45. 9.00 MOVIE: Jaws 2. (1978, M) 11.25 Young Sheldon. 11.50 Homeland. 12.50am Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 Tough Tested. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 Bull. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.30 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 JAG.
The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Fresh Fairytales. 3.55 Pipi Ma. 4.00 Crazy Smart Science. 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 Arabian Inferno. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The Panthers. 9.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 22 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 20 October, 2023
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Northern rivers full to the brim I went on holiday and my first stop was northern Victoria around Wodonga, where the Murray River, Ovens River and Seven Creeks in Euroa were raging torrents after all the rain. Prior to leaving the Bellarine I was lucky to walk around the farm in Wallington to conduct a birds on farms survey. I saw many species, including a pair of brown goshawks, a few fan-tailed cuckoos and the resident small flock of weebills. I had a lovely time touring along the Murray looking at birds. I saw many yellow rosellas that are actually a different colour form of crimson rosellas. Rosellas vary from a deep crimson red to a pale yellow due to different habitats, climate and humidity are major causes of the colour variation in this species. In Deniliquin I saw my first superb parrots and a beautiful azure kingfisher flew just next to me when I was on the path next to the Edward River. In Mildura I was fortunate to be taken on a one-on-one tour around a property owned by Fiona and Phil, who have spent many years rehabilitating and planting Mallee native plants. Fiona and Phil have a Website - malleeconservation.com.au - that outlines the work that they have done and the fauna that can be seen on their property. In a few hours I saw 49 bird species, including white-browed babbler, southern whiteface, singing honeyeater, spiny-cheeked honeyeater, rufous songlark, regent parrot and little friarbird. The property includes a few wetlands that were overflowing due to recent rains, and this had attracted many great egrets
John’s yellow-rumped thornbill in Leopold.
Doug’s Pacific baza at Rockhampton.
John’s yellow-rumped thornbill in Leopold.
and white-throated herons. I received an email from John in Leopold. He updated me on the brown thornbill pair that are regular visitors to his birdbath. On the left-hand side of his bird bath there is a scat which is a cluster of peppercorn tree berries, possibly formed as a fox scat and brought to the bird bath by the local pied currawong. John has found a number of these clusters lately in his paddock, whereas previously the berries were left regularly in one of the three bird baths, and John supposed they were regurgitated by a bird into the bird bath. John also noted that the pied currawong has also
brought a cluster of berries with dirt that were picked up from below the peppercorn tree and dropped it onto our car in the car port. John also photographed a few yellow-rumped thornbill pair that he observed catching insects in the grass. He thinks that they are possibly nesting on his property. He has also observed magpie larks constructing their amazing mud nest and the pied currawong gathering nesting material. John also has observed a pair of black kites that are possibly nesting in the large trees on his neighbour’s property. One of the photos showed a whistling kite being pursued in
flight by a collared sparrowhawk. I received a message from Doug in Ocean Grove. Doug has recently travelled to North Queensland, where he saw two of the birds he was hoping to observe, namely a Pacific baza at Rockhampton Botanical Gardens and a Noisy Pitta at Mary Cairncross Reserve. Doug sent me the photos that he took of the baza. The Pacific baza is a medium-sized, long-tailed bird of prey with a prominent crest. I have only had a glimpse of this bird at the Cairns Botanical Gardens, so I enjoyed Doug’s photos immensely.
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The Catholic church has scuttled plans to house mentally ill people on a site it owns at Thomson. Objections from residents forced the church to withdraw support for the facility, said St Mary’s Parish priest Father Kevin Dillon.
Cost blowouts have delayed and jeopardised major school upgrades across Geelong, according to concerned parents and principals. Asbestos removal and structural issues had delayed a $7.8 million renovation at Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, school president Juliet Williams told parents in an email.
Tomorrow’s Grand Final between Geelong and Richmond is uniting and dividing two sets of local twins separated by 83 years. Identical 87-year-old twins and life-long Geelong fans Doreen Lynch and Janet Johnson were ecstatic the Cats had made the big game.
Perfect weather and a bumper crowd of about 12,000 at Wednesday’s Geelong Cup has delighted organisers and racegoers. Emissary took out the feature event at Geelong Racing Club ahead of favourite Surefire, with Makram third and Rodrigo Diaz fourth. Friday, 20 October, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 23
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Shattering glass ceilings and driving change The role of women in business has evolved significantly over the past century. From once being relegated to limited career options and faced with formidable glass ceilings, women today are making remarkable strides in the world of business. This transformation not only brings a fresh perspective but also empowers women to contribute significantly to the global economy. In this article, we will explore the journey of women in business, the challenges they have faced, and the opportunities that now lie before them. Historical perspective Historically, women faced numerous barriers to entering the business world. Traditional societal roles restricted them to the domestic sphere, limiting their access to education and career opportunities. It wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that women in some parts of the world began to fight for their right to participate in the workforce. One significant milestone was the suffragette movement, which led to women’s voting rights and paved the way for increased female participation in various spheres, including business. In the mid-20th century, women started entering the corporate world, although predominantly in administrative and support roles. It was a long, hard-fought battle to break into leadership positions. Challenges faced • Gender Bias: One of the most pervasive challenges women faced and continue to face in business is gender bias. Preconceived notions about women’s abilities, leadership style, and commitment have led to unequal opportunities and pay disparities. Work-Life Balance: The burden of managing both work and family responsibilities often
falls heavily on women. Striking a balance between career aspirations and family commitments can be particularly challenging. • Lack of Representation: Women have been underrepresented in executive and board-level positions. The absence of female role models in leadership perpetuates the belief that women are not suited for such roles. • Access to Funding: Women entrepreneurs frequently struggle to secure the necessary funding for their ventures. They encounter obstacles in raising capital and gaining investor trust. • Networking Challenges: Building
professional networks is crucial in the business world. Women often have limited access to male-dominated networks, which can hinder their career growth. Progress and achievements Despite these challenges, women have made significant strides in the business world over the years. Some notable achievements include: • Entrepreneurship: Women-owned businesses have been steadily increasing in number. Many successful female entrepreneurs have emerged as leaders in various industries, demonstrating their ability to drive innovation and economic growth.
• Corporate Leadership: There has been a gradual increase in the representation of women in executive and board positions, with many companies actively working to achieve gender diversity in leadership roles. • Educational Attainment: More women are pursuing higher education, leading to greater representation in fields traditionally dominated by men, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). • Advocacy and Support: Numerous organizations and initiatives promote women in business, providing mentorship, training, and resources to help women succeed in their careers and entrepreneurial endeavors. Opportunities on the horizon As we move further into the 21st century, the future looks promising for women in business. Opportunities on the horizon include: • Increased Female Leadership: As more women attain leadership positions, they will continue to influence workplace culture and policies, creating a more equitable environment for all. • Diversity and Inclusion: Companies are recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in fostering creativity and innovation. The focus on gender diversity will lead to better work environments and business outcomes. • Entrepreneurship: The rise of female entrepreneurs is likely to continue, with women starting and scaling businesses across a wide range of industries. Global Impact: Women in business are increasingly participating on a global scale, driving international trade and economic growth.
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Verley and Bob MacGregor in their Mount Martha retirement unit.
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Even a brave Sea Wolf needs regular breaks! Caring and taking a break from caring, looks different to everyone. And time out for Verley MacGregor is running into the waves at a Mount Martha beach early each morning with a group of women friends all howling like wolves! Verley, who cares for her husband Bob, is a member of Sea Wolves – a group of up to 80 fun-loving women who do just that.
“It’s exhilarating!” she says. During National Carers Week (October 15-21), Uniting AgeWell is highlighting the range of supports it offers carers, like Verley, in what can be a difficult and exhausting journey. Knowing there is support every step of the way can bring carers a sense of relief and peace of mind. “Our families are scattered across the world, so when it comes to looking
after Bob, I’m it!” she laughs. “But of course I couldn’t do it without Uniting AgeWell in my corner. They’re great!” Bob, 83, has Alzheimer’s disease and receives services through his home care package with Uniting AgeWell. While he’s receiving personal care in the morning, Verley nips out for her swim, and when he attends the social connections program at Uniting AgeWell Andrew Kerr Care
Day Centre in Mornington twice a week, Verley has time to sort things out at home. When Verley was recovering from surgery, Bob was able to access longer stay respite at the Andrew Kerr Care residential care facility. No matter where you live in Melbourne, there is help at hand. See www.unitingagewell.org or call 1300 783 435.
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Carers, the beating heart of home care on the Bellarine “I absolutely love my job. Knowing I’ve made a difference in someone’s day is so rewarding,” says Jacinta. A carer with Prestige Inhome Care, Jacinta is just one of thousands of dedicated people in our community who are committed to enriching the lives of others. Her client, Jenny, recently experienced the extraordinary difference a carer at home can make when you are faced with challenges. Jenny suffered a serious health setback resulting in a three-month hospital stay. On returning home, her health and physical abilities had been greatly affected, severely impacting her mobility, and quality of life. Today, Jenny’s plight has completely turned around. She has resumed her hobbies, feels connected to her community, and is back among friends. “Thankfully and gratefully, I’ve had amazing carers at home who have supported me in my transition back to daily life,” Jenny says. Jenny’s improvement was aided by the support of carers from Prestige Inhome Care. “They provided practical advice, assisted me in finding ways to adapt safely to my physical challenges, transported me around, and acted as my personal assistants,” Jenny says. Like Jenny, more people are turning to in-home care to allow them to regain a sense of normalcy after experiencing life-altering health issues. Prestige Inhome Care personal care attendant, Jacinta, sees the benefits people gain from receiving care at home.
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absolutely love my job and have found it more rewarding than I ever expected. The icing on the cake is the shift flexibility and work-life balance!” For client Jenny, a bonus has been the unexpected companionship that comes from carers and the peace of mind her family experiences, knowing she is in good hands. “Jacinta and the team have surprised me with acts of generosity, kindness, and pots of geraniums. There are times when they have gone beyond the call of duty,” she says.
appreciative of all they do. They know I am safe and well cared for. All has been done with professionalism, grace, and laughter.” Prestige Inhome Care talent acquisition manager Jason says: “Carers are the beating heart of our business, where life is about fulfilling your purpose and giving to others. Join our extraordinary care team in Geelong. Make a difference that will impact your life and the lives of others that truly value your care and compassion.” prestigeinhomecare.com.au/careers
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A commitment to excellence and outstanding service After 50 years in service Norlane Dental Aesthetics and Implants redefined In the pursuit of excellent quality dentistry, one dental practice stands out for its commitment to treating patients like family. Norlane Dental Aesthetics and Implants, a multi-surgery practice with over 30 years of experience, offers a comprehensive range of services in general, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. Situated at 21 Princes Highway, Norlane Dental is an integral part of the Geelong Healthcare Precinct - a stunning contemporary development that houses a medical centre, cafe, day surgery facility, and childcare centre. The visionary behind this remarkable precinct is Dr Rashi Gupta and her husband, Aseem, who acquired the practice more than a decade ago and relocated it to its current location in 2022. Aseem, the chief executive of the Geelong Healthcare Precinct, describes it as a unique concept. “It took us 13 years to come to our new location on the Princes Highway from Sparks Road, and now, while we are here, we hope to provide the best healthcare in Geelong,” he says. At the helm of Norlane Dental is Dr Rashi Gupta, the clinic’s principal dentist, with over 23 years of dentistry experience. She has worked in clinics across Melbourne, including the prestigious Royal Dental Hospital. Dr Rashi holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) and the prestigious Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry (gide, Los Angeles), All-on-4 Course and has undergone intensive Dental Implant Surgery courses all over the world including Brazil, India, Colombia to name a few.
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Recently Dr Rashi received recognition for her exceptional skills, being named one of the top three dentists in Geelong by Three Best Rated. She was also featured in the Australian ‘Bite magazine’ for her resilience and her positivity. Her passion lies in cosmetic, implant, and orthodontic dentistry, and she is dedicated to helping patients overcome their dental fears. Dr Rashi’s commitment to personalised care is evident in the generations of families who have chosen Norlane Dental as their trusted dental provider.
“As soon as a patient walks through the door, they can expect exceptional customer service,” she says. “We will take care of you, and there will never be any judgement at all.” Norlane Dental offers a wide range of services, including general, cosmetic, and preventative dentistry, orthodontics, implants, sleep dentistry and emergency care. The clinic’s mission is to provide dental care for the entire family, ensuring that patients feel comfortable during their appointments. The clinic boasts a friendly team of highly trained and experienced dental professionals
who are dedicated to providing the best care and treatment, ensuring optimal dental health for their patients. Norlane Dental believes everyone deserves good oral health, which is why the practice offers affordable payment options and interest-free plans. Your dental experience matters, and at Norlane Dental Aesthetics and Implants, you can expect nothing less than exceptional care and personalised attention. To schedule your next appointment, visit norlanedental.com.au or call 03 5278 2666. Take the first step towards a healthier and more beautiful smile with Norlane Dental.
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Last stage selling fast at Bellarine Lakes Country Club With only three amazing villas available in Stage 7 at Bellarine Lakes Country Club and 60 percent sold in the last stage (stage 8), Bellarine Lakes encourages you to find out what all the fuss is about before these brand new homes are sold, particularly at these never to be repeated prices. Located close to the beach and only 7km from Geelong CBD, this country club, with its own private golf course is a lifestyle choice that residents and the thriving community simply love. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase one of the last remaining newly built villas. The popular three bedroom, plus study, 21-square Eden Beach and the spacious two-bedroom open plan Belford Waters design have been highly sought after in the last stages of development. The Eden Beach design offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, open plan living, extensive outdoor entertaining and a double garage. A stylish kitchen featuring stone bench tops, loads of storage and quality appliances. The home has all the features you could possibly desire and the comfort of low maintenance living with resort style facilities in your own backyard. The enviable resort style living facility includes; a private golf course, a four-rink bowling green, tennis court, hobby workshop, gymnasium, indoor heated swimming pool and outdoor lap pool, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, medical room, library, fully equipped catering kitchen, club bar and even indoor carpet bowls. In addition to scheduled monthly events there are around 30 activity groups offering a diverse range of activities including; cycling,
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fishing, aqua aerobics, walking groups, wine appreciation, craft and card groups. These are simply a few of the wonderful social activities the residents enjoy. If you are seeking a sea change and a low maintenance, quality living environment which offers security, social companionship, freedom and
lifestyle choices, Bellarine Lakes Country Club may offer the lifestyle you have been looking for. Join them for afternoon tea at the Open Day on Thursday November 2 at 1.30pm – RSVP is essential by October 31 as spaces are limited. Contact Bellarine Lakes Country Club
today or visit 402 Bellarine Bellarine Highway, Moolap. Friendly lifestyle consultant Lisa Duke welcomes any queries you may have. Inspections are always welcome. Contact Lisa direct to arrange a private tour on 0447-495 400 or FreeCall 1800 255 578.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Portarlington Garden Trail
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Saturday November 4, 10am-4pm, 12 gardens open in Portarlington and Drysdale. ■ Tickets only on the day from Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe St, Portarlington. $10 per adult, kids free.
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Grovedale East Ladies Probus Fourth Monday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ Sally Nelson 0402-450 610, nelsonsally59@gmail.com
Jam for refugees A day of music, St Paul’s Church, 171-177 Latrobe Tce, Geelong. Proceeds to The Combined Refugee Action Group Geelong legal fund. Saturday October 28, 11am-9pm.
Belmont Central Combined Probus Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel. Next meeting Wednesday October 11. ■ 0417-555 547
Geelong Christian Singles Coffee - Wednesday October 25, 10am-11.30am at Cafe Savvy, Highton. Book by October 24. ■ 0400-383 711
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members. ■ probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Country & western concert Barefoot bowls Geelong Bowls Club, Sommers St, Belmont, Thursdays 6pm, October 26, November 2, 9 & 16. No experience required. Free coaching Saturdays 9.30am. ■ Greg 5241 4606, Russ 0418-172 316, Deb 0409-956 089 Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices. ■ John 0419-563 199
Norlane Senior Citizens Club, 55 Yooringa Ave, Norlane. Saturday October 21, 1pm-3pm. $5 entry incl afternoon tea. ■ 0419-137 751, 0428-126 420 at 6.30pm. ■ Robert 0438 409 979, vk3atl.org
Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL. ■ 0455-835 691, geelong@siswp.com
Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English. ■ 0413-406 433, welshladieschoir.com. au
Chess clubs Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe St, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Rd (on Blanche St), St Leonards. ■ Ralph 0431-458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn 5292 2162 (St Leonards)
Carpet Bowls Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Hwy, Wednesday and Friday each week, 1pm to 3.15pm. $4 Admission and includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400-500 402
OMNI Older men new ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am. ■ Allan 0409665608
Lara Community Market Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL from 9am to 1pm.
Geelong Breakfast Lions Club Meets first Tuesday of each month, 8am at The Eastern Hub, East Geelong. ■ ajd53m@yahoo.com
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Meets every third Monday of the month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, cnr Boundary and Ormond Rds. ■ Malcolm 0419-376 380
Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell St, Newtown, 10am-3pm. ■ 0419-591 432, geelong.heritage@ scoutsvictoria.com.au
Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm. ■ John 0409-234 307
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence St, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High St, Belmont. ■ Julie 0438-270 549
Geelong Anglers Club
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Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille St, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions. ■ Allan 0418 992 672
Indoor bowls Monday 1-3 pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45 am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Rd. ■ Julie 0419-549 521
First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ membership officer 0407-333 263, bobstafford@ozemail.com.au
Lions Club International Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over Geelong & District - see which one is right for you. ■ Les 0428-466 446
Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Rd Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Zoom group 7pm Tuesdays. ■ grow.org.au, 1800 558 268
Combined Probus Club of Geelong East
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Drysdale CWA Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every third Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club. ■ Jenny 0452-258 333
Scottish country dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes 7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed. ■ Jane 0481-126 022, Barbara 0419-511 781
Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated. ■ 0418-521 265
Drysdale Day VIEW Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch. ■ Margaret 0431-636 090
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Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] afternoon tea dance Thursdays, 2-4pm, at Belmont Park Pavilion. Entry: $5. ■ 5251 3529
First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong. ■ geelongdayview@gmail.com
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome with parent/carer. Thursdays Northern Bay College, Tallis, and Fridays at Northern Bay College, Peacock. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential. ■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au
Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am. ■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com
GROW Australia Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Rd, East Geelong,
Hamlyn Heights Probus Second Thursday of the month, 10am, Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Rd, Herne Hill. ■ Noel 0425-706 339
Geelong Central Probus Third Friday of the month, 9.45 am, Geelong RSL. ■ geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads. ■ Gary 0407 320 735 Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries. ■ Dorota 5224 1105
Music for preschoolers Geelong Evening VIEW Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ Von 0414-930 259, geelongeveningview@gmail.com
PlayLinks Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential. ■ info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au
First Monday of the month, 10am, Geelong RSL. ■ Pamela 5243 4042, probusclubofbelmont@outlook.com
Polish language for kids Leopold VIEW
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Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Rd, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms. ■ Rhonda 0437-241 345
Grovedale Marshall Probus Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Rd, Grovedale. ■ Anne 0425-356 973
Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday. ■ Andrew 0408-369 446, Jan 0407-296 958
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus First Monday of each month, 10am, except January, at Surf Life Saving Club. ■ Barry 0409-161 129
Grovedale Marshall Probus Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, Grovedale Neighbourhood House
Sing Out Geelong Community singing for fun at Geelong West Neighbourhood House, 7.30pm-9pm every second Thursday in school term times. $10. ■ singoutgeelong.com.au
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‘S’ puts on a Jolion show By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Chinese automobile maker GWM Haval has spiced up its popular small petrol sports utility vehicle segment with the addition of a Jolion S, as well as doubling up on the hybrid models to two. With the Jolion Premium acting as the entry-level, at $28,490 drive-away, the ‘S’ variant ($36,990), slots in the six-model range between the Ultra and the two hybrids, the lesser with Lux trim and priced the same as the S. The Jolion Ultra Hybrid ($40,990) tops off the line-up. The new Jolion S, on test here, stands alone from the rest of the model range with a pepped-up power plant, fresh multi-link rear suspension and various unique black exterior features for a sportier appearance. Inside the cabin, only on the ‘S’, is a new layout of buttons directly under the centre dash infotainment screen, preventing their accidental operation. Owners benefit from GWM’s seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty and economical capped price servicing costs for five years. STYLING Setting the Jolion S apart from other models are black 18-inch wheels, black door mirror caps, black roof rails, black side garnish, and blacked-out lower front and rear bumpers. Jolians in general, feature a multi-faceted pattern of daytime running lights bookending LED headlamps and fog lights. The grille adds to the shine with sparkling finish and horizontal accents to create a bold, if flashy, show. The car’s profile is standard SUV lines with a coupe-like roof curve approaching the C-pillar. Except having more badges than a Scout jamboree, the rear is as plain as the front is glitzy. INTERIOR The general occupant opinion was that heated front seats were some of the most comfortable in this class of car, while faux leather with contrast stitching and Haval logo was good enough to give the impression of the luxury of the real thing. That as maybe, but the lack of angling the driver’s seat base for added comfort and the absence of lumbar support shaved off some of the shine. The leather-clad steering misses out on reach adjustment. It’s angle only. Thanks to a long wheelbase the bench-like back seat accommodates three across with generous legroom. In addition are air vents, USB charge ports behind the centre console, rear map pockets, bottle holders in the doors, and a fold-down centre armrest with extra cup holders. Headroom is compromised by the sloping roofline and sunroof, as is the rear view is restricted by the angled window. Storage is taken care of by a central bin and a pair of cup holders in two sizes in the centre console, while door pockets can fit bottles. Boot space checks in at 430 litres (enough to take a couple of big suitcases) and 1133 litres with the 60:40 second row stowed. There’s room only for an under-floor space-saver spare. 36 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 20 October, 2023
The Jolion S has pepped up the Haval SUV range.
INFOTAINMENT A 12.3-inch touchscreen crowns the central dashboard and a 7-inch digital display sits directly in front of the driver. Topping this off is a head-up windscreen display featuring digital speedo, speed limits and lane discipline diagram. Connectivity consists of the 12.3-inch colour multimedia touchscreen linked to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Audio is handled by a six-speaker system, which misses out on a volume knob or toggle, other than on the steering wheel. The front passenger is left out, limited only to using the audio menu via the touchscreen. The Jolion S continues the quirky driver focused camera constantly checking whether he or she is paying attention to matters at hand. A camera fixed to the A-pillar serves up an audible ding and the admonishment ‘Hey, don’t stray!’ on the touchscreen on catching what it thinks is concentration wavering. Chinese checkers? It’s all a bit naff to me. ENGINES/TRANSMISSIONS The Haval Jolion S is powered by an upgraded 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine hitched up to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission driving through the front wheels. This is enough to come up with a maximum 130 kW and 270 Nm, 20 kW and 50 Nm above the trio below it in the line-up.
SAFETY Standard safety features include seven airbags including front-centre, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. There’s lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop/go and safe exit warning. Unfortunately, some of the assistance is a tad too keen comfortably to help out. Cameras create an all-round plan view of the vehicle, while Haval’s A-pillar-mounted spy camera keeps a check of the driver’s behaviour behind the wheel. All Jolians are rated five stars for safety on 2022 testing. DRIVING Despite upgrades to the powerplant, the turbo turned out to be a little hesitant to connect, especially on inclines. This was even more pronounced in reverse gear, when power came in annoying bursts. Once on the move, however, the Jolion S put on a boisterous (some would say harsh) performance, especially when wound up. Ragged edges did appear in stop/start city motoring. As stated by the maker, expect a combined urban/highway fuel consumption of around 7.5 litres per 100km, compared to the standard 1.5’s 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres. A 55-litre tank takes 91 RON unleaded petrol. The Jolion S is the only model in the line-up
to be fitted with a multi-link independent rear suspension, in place of the standard torsion beam set-up, which the maker claims offers ‘enhanced ride and handling’. The test car took to sweeping around fast bends with the tail fixed firmly to the road. However, the suspension was susceptible to a bang or two from behind on bumpy roads. The rotary gearshift is wayward in selecting (D)rive or (M)anual mode and spins without any transmission connection if not careful. On the other hand, new push-button climate control switches on the centre dash have alleviated the previous faults with the touch controls, which were easy to catch accidentally while resting the palm when working the touch screen. SUMMARY While the price of the Haval Jolion S is $3000 up on the past petrol flagship, the Ultra, there is more in the newbie’s performance and packaging to more than justify the financial jump. RATINGS n Looks: 7/10 n Performance: 6/10 n Safety: 8/10 n Thirst: 7/10 n Practicality: 8/10 n Comfort: 7/10 n Tech: 8/10 n Value: 7/10
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Zac Wills is caught at first slip by Leigh Lorenzen off the bowling of Clinton Pace. 364561_20
Dan Roddis leaves the ground after being caught by James Beasley off the bowling of Jack McLean. 364556_04
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Jack McLean in action for Armstrong Creek. 364556_02
Round two of cricket completed Independent photographer Ivan Kemp ventured to South Barwon Reserve on Saturday October 14 for the South Barwon vs Highton clash and Ray Menzies Oval for the Ocean Grove vs Armstrong Creek game.
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Andrew Murden ducks under a bouncer from Sam Ellis. 364561_09
Michael Thornton drives on the up for Ocean Grove. 364556_13
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Andrew Murden walks off the ground after being caught at long off by Nick Platt. 364561_16
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Bailey Le Maistre skies a ball over square leg. 364556_11 Friday, 20 October, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 37
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Groms rack up wins in Torquay It was a weekend of bombing waves and great surf as groms battled it in the Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp. Groms from across the state came down to Torquay Point on October 14 and 15 for the nationwide series and took on the challenge of three- to four-foot-tall waves with great courage. The Woolworths Surfer Groms Comp features a broad range of divisions for boys and girls with the Under 8s, Under 10s, Under 12s, and Under 14s categories. Torquay’s Cobie O’Day outshone the competition in the Under 10 Girls for her remarkable talent, skills, determination, and unwavering commitment. Cobie found the right wave halfway through the first final, which, with her fast-carving
manoeuvres, slid her into first place on the leaderboard with the 8.43 out of 10-point ride. She also secured the win in the second final with a 9.50-point ride, followed by Rye’s Edie Wouters in second place, Jan Juc’s Olive Robertson in third and Rye’s Rem Jennings in fourth. “It feels good to win and everyone did well as it was really hard out there,” Cobie said. “It was heaps of fun surfing with all the girls and they did so well.” The competition was close in the Under 12 Girls final, with all competitors scoring an early mid-range ride until Cape Woolamai’s Scarlett Rennie catapulted her way to the front with a 9.33-point ride. Jan Juc’s Estella Carbonelli came in second, with Torquay’s Stevie O’Day and Mornington
Peninsula’s Harper Browne placed third and fourth. “I had a talk to my dad, and he said to go for the big sets as big waves equal big scores and yeah it worked out pretty well,” Scarlett said. After taking out the Under 12 Girls final win, Scarlett went on to take out her second final win in the Under 14 Girls final with a combined wave total of 12.84 points out of 20. “It was so good surfing with all the girls, and it was really fun,” she said. “I’ve been working hard for the last couple of weeks so I’m very stoked to get both wins.” Scarlett was awarded an invite to the Woolworths Surfer Grom Comps National Final Surfer Camp at the Surfing Australia High Performance Centre thanks to her
Under 14 Girls win. Harlem Pec displayed great surfing during the Under 12 Boys and snagged a bomb on his first ride, where he put together a variety of carves all the way to the inside, where he blitzed the end section. The ride scored him 8.17 points, and with another 8.67-point ride, Harlem secured the final win with a 16.84 combined heat total. “I was super nervous going into it but it was so sick in the end,” he said. “It feels so good to take it out ’cause I’ve never won a Woolies comp, I’m just so psyched,” said Pec. The Under 12 Boys competition also saw Inverloch’s Dusty Rayner come second, with Torquay’s Teddy Roberston and Shoreham’s Fredrick Merrison ranking third and fourth.
Snapper just ‘phenomenal’ ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos
Section 3 Midweek Surfcoast Torquay and Highton Blue: Jen Aitken, Bec Lewis, Kylie Hanlon, Michelle Hargreaves, Cindy O’Brien, Belinda Murphy, Susie Ward and Sarah Hall. (supplied)
Finals spots up for grabs in Midweek LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers After two weeks of dreadful weather, Tuesday Midweek enjoyed near perfect conditions in bright sunshine for round 13, and the competition in Section 3 was even hotter. With seven of the eight teams moving positions on the ladder and six still within real contention of making finals with just one round left to play, the action is heating up. Ladder leaders Surfcoast Black Torquay travelled to Highton to face third placed Highton Blue and was looking competitive after the first two sets, where the teams were only separated by one point. From there, Blue took control winning the next four sets with Cindy O’Brien and Belinda Murphy leading the way winning their three sets, in a hard fought battle, pushing themselves into second and relegating Torquay to third, with only three points separating the teams. 38 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 20 October, 2023
Sixth placed Surfcoast Green Bellbrae also had a tough day when it hosted seventh placed Highton Gold. Gold started strong winning the first two sets 6-1 and from there took a stranglehold on the match with Highton again winning 5-1, pushing Bellbrae into seventh, and keeping a slim chance of making finals, if they can beat Clifton Springs 6-0 next week. Three set winners from this match were Linda Mew and Jacqui Duxson. Clifton Springs pushed into the four with a 5-1 win at home over Ocean Grove, led by Kristine and Emily Mortimer who won their three sets for the day. The first two sets were hard fought, with the Springs getting home 6-4 in each, before taking the next three 6-2, with Ocean Grove winning the last 6-4. Second placed Mount Moriac would have been nervous going into its match against fourth placed Wandana Heights, as it only got over the line by one game in the previous encounter. The match started with the teams
splitting the first two sets, with Densie Matthews and Kerry Pickering taking the first for the Mount 7-5, while Melinda Chadwick and Wendy Bell countered for the Heights 6-3. From there the battle raged with three of the four remaining sets decided 7-5, but with Mount Moriac on the winning end of each of these. Matthews and Pickering finished as three-set winners helping their team to a five sets to one win, but by only eight games and were rewarded with top spot on the ladder. Finals positions are certainly not set, with Surfcoast Torquay hosting Mount Moriac, Highton Blue facing Ocean Grove, Wandana Heights wanting a good win against Surfcoast Bellbrae, and Clifton Springs against Highton Gold in the final round of home and away. Any team wanting to play finals will need to win and create some form to set themselves up for what is shaping to be a cracking finals series.
The land based snapper this past week has been just phenomenal, all we can say is WOW. Most land based structures and rock walls have been producing fish with Portarlington and St Leonards being the main hotspots. Anglers launching baits like pilchards and squid have been accounting for quite a few fish. Peri Stavropoulos from Trellys Geelong has been using whole pilchards and finding fish to 3.5kg. Ben Rowse landed a cracking fish after work during the week on half a Yakka only just past the rocks. Anglers have also been finding plenty of smaller pinkies inside Portarlington harbour taking a liking to small soft plastics like grubs, paddle tail and, of course, the famous turtleback worm. Out in the boats, anglers are starting to find more consistent fishing for snapper as the water starts to warm up. Most success has come from anglers fishing with baits and some with soft plastics. Some areas that are producing are Alcoa Pier, Leopold, Point Henry, Wilson Spit, The Paddock and Portarlington. Most fish have been ranging around the 2kg mark but there does seem to be a healthy number of fish around 4kg to 6kg. There has also been some fantastic King George whiting on the go from what we have been hearing from multiple sources with bag limit captures about to over 40cm. Fishing the stronger tides and ideally of an evening you should be in for a hot chance at some of the finest eating. Offshore snapper have been a little slow but that could have a fair bit to do with the poor weather. As we get some better days we should start to see more opportunities to get out there and have a crack. Fishing the deeper water with paternoster rigs has proved to be quite productive over time.
Ben Rowse with a snapper. (supplied)
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Barrabool in early season form By Justin Flynn It was a good day to bat second in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade on Saturday October 14. Teams chasing runs lost a combined total of just three wickets with some one-sided contests taking place. Barrabool looms as a major contender after flogging Queenscliff. At one stage the Coutas were 8/41, but a 29run ninth-wicket stand got the score up to 75, which was never going to be enough. Left-arm seamer Lachie Brown was the destroyer with 5/22 while club coach James Fisher was immaculate with 2/7 from seven overs. “You know sometimes you just watch someone and you can sort of see something?” Fisher said. “I was really impressed with him in preseason last year and then I was really keen to see him (Brown) progress. “We thought let’s give Browny a go. Let’s get him up there and see what he can do. And then he has not proved us wrong. He’s really been instrumental for us.” Right-arm finger spinner Ed Morrison also bowled well, taking 1/6 from seven overs. “He changes his flight really well,” Fisher said. “He’ll float some up and sort of draw the batsman in and then he’ll bowl a dart and try and trap them lbw.” Openers Jack Purcell (40 not out) and Michael Kelson (35 not out) then got the job done for the Bulls in just 21 overs. “We sort of let ourselves down a bit with the bat last week, so we spoke about, you know, let’s just get out there and not make a big deal of the run chase,” Fisher said. Barrabool faces its biggest test on Saturday when it travels to Anglesea. “Obviously Anglesea has been such a quality side for four to five, six, maybe even seven years now,” Fisher said. “I always look at the teams on a Thursday night and there were a fair few names I didn’t recognise and wasn’t used to seeing. But then they’ve taken off from where they left off. “We’ve got to be realistic and respect what they’ve done over a period of time.” Once one of the quickest bowlers in the
Dylan Thorley snicks this ball from Sam Stoneley to Clay Mulgrew at first slip. (Ivan Kemp) 364556_10 BPCA before crossing to Grovedale for seven seasons and Torquay for two, Fisher missed last season with a knee injury and said he was slowly getting back into the swing of things. “I’ve slowed down quite a bit, but just try and move it around a bit more rather than just try and bowl fast these days,” he said. BARWON HEADS chased down Inverleigh’s 8/153 without losing a wicket thanks to a blistering 104 not out from 76 balls by Brent McMinn and 50 not out from 63 by Harry Melzer. Earlier David Peel made a fine 84 for Inverleigh while veteran slow bowler Matt High took 4/6. ARMSTRONG CREEK lost just one wicket chasing Ocean Grove’s 137. Three wickets each to Lachlan Mulgrew and Jason Robertson and an unbeaten 69 from Clay Mulgrew were the catalysts in the win. ANGLESEA quick Darcy Elliott took 4/28 as the reigning champs overhauled Jan Juc’s 8/130, losing just one wicket. Steven Nicholson (60) and keeper Tyron Norman (46) getting the job done in 27 overs.
Ocean Grove’s Michael Thornton tangles with Armstrong Creek wicket-keeper Aaron Morgan after a quick single. (Ivan Kemp) 364556_01
Competition on notice after South Barwon win By Justin Flynn It may be early in the Geelong Cricket Association season, but South Barwon’s brutal demolition job on Highton on Saturday will have the rest of the competition taking notice. Swans’ skipper Nick Butters won the toss at South Barwon Reserve and bowled first for the second time this season and it paid immediate dividends. Clinton Place wrecked the Highton top order on the way to the fine figures of 5/28 from nine overs. “It’s not common for me (to bowl first),” Butters said. “I usually try and bat first generally, but it’s probably just the way the wickets were both weeks. You probably thought if there was anything in it, it would be early. “He (Place) bowled really well in the first game as well and probably didn’t get the rewards. It was nice to see him get some rewards on Saturday.” Highton was 3/23 before a mini-revival from Greg Willows (27) and Brady Somers (32) took the score along to 64. Willows became Nick Platt’s first victim and at 7/107, Highton was in trouble before Nathan McCoach (29) and Hayden Murrell (17 not out) got the score up to 152. Bradley Hauenstein didn’t take a wicket, but conceded just 16 runs from his 10 overs with his slow mediums. “He’s been doing that for years so people still can’t can’t seem to get him away,” Butters said.
Clinton Place bowled brilliantly for South Barwon, taking 5/28. (pictures Ivan Kemp) 364561_13
Greg Willows drives square of the wicket during his innings of 37 for Highton. 364561_08 “He’s just stump to stump and you’ll sort of take a risk to go after him. He obviously didn’t get the wickets he would have liked, but they came at the other end.” Often a run chase of 150 becomes tricky, but South Barwon cruised to victory inside 21 overs. Butters peeled off a magnificent unbeaten 76 from just 56 deliveries and Leigh Lorenzen made 57 from 52. “I thought Leroy batted really well after a down week the first week, but it was nice to do it pretty comfortably,” Butters said. “I had a bit of luck along the way, but you take the good with the bad so it was nice to
get a few early. I sort of struggled a bit last year early in the season, so it’s nice to get a score early and hopefully set the year up a bit.” The Swans face a huge test this week against reigning premiers North Geelong, which will be hurting after a flogging. “They’ll be obviously looking to bounce back,” Butters said. “They’re probably the premier team in the comp, so it will be a good test.” ST JOSEPH’S is on the board after a superb fielding display against North Geelong. Andrew Hodgson top scored with 60 from the Saints’ final total of 151 all out.
Only two North Geelong betters reached double figures with four being run out in a final total of just 76. EAST BELMONT defeated Newtown & Chilwell by 68 runs. Danny Hegarty (65) and Josh Lacey (52) got the total up to 9/218, which would have been more if not for a late five-wicket haul from Noah Guida. Captain Dylan Hodge made 44 from 37 balls in the Two Blues’ score of 150 with James McMahon snaring 3/38. GROVEDALE remained unbeaten after a six-wicket victory against Lara. Daniel Blatherwick made 52 for Lara after being sent in, but 8/174 looked a little short. Spinner Bailey Sykes took 3/40 for the Tigers. Brayden Engelen-Baker (52 not out) again batted well for Grovedale, which chased down the runs in 42 overs. Friday, 20 October, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 39
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