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Greater Geelong received a healthy dose of early summer weather at the beginning of this week. Temperatures pushed just past 30 degrees on Monday and at the Bureau of Meteorology weather station in Breakwater it was 31.9 degrees at 5pm. And while it was cooler on Tuesday, it was still warm with bright sunshine as the mercury got to 27.6 degrees just before 1pm before a sea breeze dropped the temperature down to the low 20s for the rest of the afternoon. Maximum temperatures stayed above 20 all week before a return to cooler weather predicted this weekend and anywhere from no rain to 20mm tomorrow (Saturday December 9). Lilian D’Arcy, Lily Tardrew, Makedde Rajic and Tegan Burt (pictured) from Ballarat visited Eastern Beach on Monday and soaked up the rays. ■ For more pictures at the waterfront,
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Incinerator ignites anger By Matt Hewson The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved construction of the proposed waste incinerator at Lara despite significant community opposition. Prospect Hill International (PHI) has the green light to build a waste-to-energy facility, which would be nestled among residential and farming zones and within 5km of 20 schools and preschools. The facility, proposed to operate for 25 years, would generate nearly 36 megawatts of energy per year but would need to burn about 400,000 tonnes of waste, despite having secured no waste contracts. Community fears revolve around the health impacts of the facility’s emissions
and likelihood waste would need to be diverted to it rather than be managed in more environmentally friendly ways. PHI now awaits ministerial approval, the final regulatory hurdle for the facility. EPA’s Director of Permissioning and Development Con Lolis said EPA considered all input from community and stakeholders in its assessment of the development licence application. “This licence was granted with conditions because EPA has determined the proposed facility will meet the most stringent international standards and presents low and acceptable risk to human health and the environment,” Mr Lolis said. “EPA will continue to regulate the site throughout the design, construction and commissioning
phases to ensure the company meets all environmental performance requirements, keeps the community informed and complies with the conditions of the development licence. “If the company fails to do so, the project will cease because the requirements imposed by EPA in the development licence have not been met.” More than 2000 community members signed a petition in November objecting to the proposed facility, which Victorian Greens member for Western Victoria, Dr Sarah Mansfield, intends to table in parliament when it returns in February. “With the flick of a pen Labor could put an end to this disastrous project,” Dr Mansfield said. “It’s inevitable that these incinerators will end up burning recyclables, plastic and organic
waste because there is no commitment from these companies that they will separate the waste they receive.” Needing 400,000 tonnes of waste each year, the incinerator would likely require the City of Greater Geelong to provide a substantial amount of its waste to the facility. At last week’s council meeting, Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said the City had no plans to incorporate the incinerator into its long-term waste management plans. “Our city has a comprehensive policy and future strategic plans around our landfill rubbish,” Mayor Sullivan said. “None of our planned rubbish strategy in the future involves any plans towards incineration. It’s not involved in our strategy and we don’t plan on including it.”
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Northern Futures last ditch appeal An employment service in Norlane has launched a campaign with other local organisations to avert closure. Northern Futures, which works to help people out of poverty and into sustainable employment in Victoria’s most disadvantaged suburb, had its state government funding discontinued in June’s budget, with calls to have funding reinstated falling on deaf ears. The organisation now faces a shortfall of over $200,000 for the rest of the financial year, nearly half of its overall funding of $450,000.
The employment service has teamed with Geelong not-for-profit Give Where You Live and GeelongPort to create the Northern Futures Appeal, which launched on Wednesday, December 5 and runs through December. Give Where You Live and GeelongPort have pledged to jointly match every donation dollar for dollar to help keep Northern Futures operating for the rest of the financial year. Norlane resident Luke Hinsley, who completed Northern Futures’ Business Essentials course, said his experiences with the employment service had helped him “set a direction” for his future.
“I was kind of lost; I knew I had a goal but I had no idea of how to achieve it,” he said. Mr Hinsley was looking to transition away from heavy labour after receiving a spinal injury, and with Northern Futures’ help improved his professional skills, got a job at Barwon Health Foundation, and has since transitioned to studying an associate degree in politics, policy and international relations at Deakin University. “I hadn’t considered university before, so I absolutely credit that to them,” he said. Mr Hinsley said he was shocked to hear Northern Futures was facing closure due to lack of government support, given the valuable
Frank Costa statue unveiled in CBD A permanent reminder of the much-loved late Frank Costa AO has been unveiled in central Geelong. Australian artist and sculptor Louis Laumen spent six months crafting the bronze statue on the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets. Mr Costa is represented as a 13-year-old newsboy outside the T&G Building, where he sold newspapers and sub-contracted other paperboys. The statue explores a number of unifying themes evident in his life: • The newspaper represents his ties to the Greater Geelong community; • The Herald front page about Geelong’s 1951 grand final victory links to his lifelong dedication to the Cats and crucial role as president (1998-2010) when Frank’s business sense elevated and united the club; • The burden of papers in his arm pays homage to his strong work ethic; • The money pouch represents his business acumen and appreciation of the value of a shilling; and • The newsboy stands on a fruit-box pedestal, alluding to the greengrocer trade and family business that started in 1888 and grew into the successful Costa Group. ‘The Newsboy’ sculpture was funded by the City of Greater Geelong, the Costa family, Rory Costelloe and the Geelong Cats. Mr Costa’s daughter, Gillian Costa, worked on the project from Rory Costelloe’s initial concept. “The T&G corner is where Dad began his entrepreneurial journey, so this statue is not only a lovely way to remember him and the big part he played in Geelong as an employer, visionary and champion of growth, it also illustrates a moment of Geelong’s past in such a lovely way that residents and visitors alike can relate to and enjoy,” she said. Mr Laumen said he spent three months in the studio and three months in the foundry getting the statue just right. “I’ve been guided during the design and artistic process by conversations
Shirley Costa with four generations of the Costa family at the new sculpture of Frank Costa. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 377980
and consultation with the Costa family, photographs and research,” he said. “I’m quite pleased with the result; particularly with the fine resolution of the newspaper detail
Gallery makes hall of fame The Geelong Gallery has entered the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame after scoring gold in the same category three times in a row. The gallery was recognised as the top cultural destination in the state and secured Hall of Fame status during the annual Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) event on November 30. Senior curator Lisa Sullivan said Geelong Gallery was one of nine local medal recipients, including six gold awards, a testament to the region’s high tourism quality. “Entering the Hall of Fame is an incredible achievement and great recognition of the team’s sustained dedication and vision across the whole organisation,” she said. “We are delighted to be recognised for the quality and impact of our contributions to the cultural, social, and economic life of Geelong,
the region and beyond.” Deputy director Andrew Deane said the award reflected the gallery team’s “tremendous effort” and $18 million annual economic benefit from the gallery to Greater Geelong. “This accomplishment underscores the importance of an art gallery in bringing art and people together,” he said. “It’s through diverse exhibitions and a range of learning and audience participation activities that fosters social, emotional, and intellectual wellbeing.” Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said he was glad to celebrate the state’s tourism and events operators that exhibit innovation, passion and professionalism. People can visit the VTIC website for a full list of category winners.
– a testimony to the special skills of the foundry technicians.” The cost to fabricate and install the memorial was $100,000.
service it provides the community. Northern Futures chief executive Andrew Palmer said while community support for the appeal had been amazing since its launch, few businesses had stepped in to help out so far. “We’ve had a good response from individuals in the community, but we really encourage businesses to contribute,” he said. “What we need is time, to be able to reorganise (and) potentially restructure. If we can get emergency funds to cover us for the remainder of the financial year I’m confident we’ll be able to move forward.” Visit northern-futures-appeal.raisely.com to donate.
Safer passages needed in shire Concerned parents are calling for safer passages for students and community members to ride and walk to school in the Surf Coast Shire. Surf Coast Shire Council accepted a joint letter during its November 28 meeting that called for a safe crossing of the Great Ocean Road near Strathmore Drive in Jan Juc. The letter included 10 signatures and requested a safe passage for Christian College Geelong’s Surf Coast Campus students and Bellbrae Primary School to cross the Great Ocean Road. It identified that there was currently no safe way to cross the Great Ocean Road near the schools and no accessible pathways for pedestrian or bike access to the east, west, or south of the area. Councillor Kate Gazzard said that making the Shire safer for pedestrians and children was worth advocating for. “Although the speed limits have changed to 60km/h and 40km/h during school time, there are still quite a lot of cars that go fast down that way,” she said. Cr Mike Bodsworth said anything to do with safety should be a huge priority for the council, and he thanked the community for its passionate response to the issue. “It’s important for communities to get involved in this way and advocate strongly for things they believe in including active transport, cycling and walking connections,” he said. A Legislative Assembly petition on the same issue was tabled on October 31 to seek awareness and commitment to the funding, design, and construction of a crossing near the two schools. Jena Carr
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Council clarifies Gaza stance The City of Greater Geelong has officially called on the federal government to avert ongoing violence in the Middle East. In line with a United Nations resolution, Mayor Trent Sullivan called on the Australian government to support an ongoing humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages. Council was quizzed at its most recent meeting about why it had not taken an official stance when it had openly denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mayor Sullivan responded that in the case of Ukraine, the council followed direction from both federal and state governments to light up City Hall and other public monuments. Mayor Sullivan said the advocacy to the Australian government was part of the City’s wider role in responding to the devastating situation. This week, Mr Sullivan made the following statement: “Councillors have become increasingly concerned about escalating and abhorrent
violence in the Middle East. We share our grief with all residents and our overwhelming, extreme concern about civilian and humanitarian catastrophes in Palestine and Israel. We express profound sadness that attempts at peaceful resolutions have failed and that as a consequence, the lives of thousands of innocent civilians have been lost. We recognise the highest ethical imperatives of humanitarian and human rights laws and voice our deep concern that many thousands
of children have already been killed or injured. We call on the Australian government to support an ongoing Humanitarian Ceasefire, endorse their call for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and to work quickly with the international community to facilitate the delivery of life sustaining aid to all in need of humanitarian support. This is consistent with the UN Security Council Resolution 2712 made on 15 Nov 2023, and endorsed by the Australian government.”
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Karyn Connors will launch her first children’s book on Saturday about the bond between her and Raffy. (Ivan Kemp) 377380_07
Karyn and Raffy illustrate their bond Geelong’s Karyn Connors has released her first children’s book about the special bond between a person and their assistance dog. The One World For Children childcare centre owner wrote and illustrated ‘Kitty and I’ and will launch the book at the North Geelong centre. Ms Connors said the story was “very personal” to her as it was based on her bond with five-year-old chocolate poodle Raffy, with the book told from his perspective. “I’ve had Raffy for five years and he’s been a formally assessed assistant dog for three years,“ she said.
“It’s a unique story about how we met and what transpired to have both of us trained. At the time, fewer people knew about assistant dogs, so I thought it would be a good way of educating children in the community about them. “It was really about telling a story that I felt wasn’t tackled enough, and not just about assistant dogs, it goes far deeper than that, It’s really about anxiety.” Ms Connors said Raffy was a big part of who she was and couldn’t imagine him not being in her life. “It talks about anxiety being something like
being afraid of coming across a lion in the jungle, so making it relevant and relatable to children,” she said. “Lots of children have anxiety or their lives are touched by family members that have anxiety, so I really want to explain in ways that children could understand what anxiety is.” Ms Connors said everyone was welcome to come to the book launch from 10am to noon on Saturday, December 9, and that there would be little goody bags for children, door prizes and competitions. Jena Carr
Energy Safe has warned of the dangers of being too close to fallen power lines after a man received an electric shock at Geelong on December 1. The 52-year-old old had just completed a school drop-off when he moved part of an electric cable found lying on the ground. It was connected to lighting at a carpark at Corio. It is believed he came into contact with a live section of the cable and had to be taken to hospital after suffering burns to his hands during the incident. Energy Safe chief executive Leanne Hughson said she believed the man had been trying to make the area safe, but warned the outcome could have been much worse. “Fallen power lines are dangerous and they can be deadly – even a broken line can have electrical currents running through it and they can kill in an instant,” she said. “It is vital for everyone to be aware of the dangers especially as summer storms can bring down power lines anywhere. “Standing near fallen power lines can be fatal so you need to stay well away from them and never, ever touch one – leave that to the trained professionals.” To report a fallen powerline call Energy Safe on 1800 000 922. For more information see esv.vic.gov.au
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More than 700 sign petition By Jena Carr A petition is calling for the dismissal of a planning permit that will remove native vegetation and subdivide the land into five lots. Surf Coast Shire Council acknowledged the petition that requests a planning permit for 310 Grossmans Road Torquay not be granted during its November 28 meeting. The petition, created by Chalisa Morrison,
consisted of 722 signatures to protect the area, including Messmate trees and woodland. “Native woodlands and greenbelts are diminishing in the Surf Coast and all over Australia; this is impacting animals and their ability to survive,” Ms Morrison said in the petition. “We are slowly losing our native habitat and greenbelts in the name of development; animals are being left homeless, and animal
migratory habits are being interfered with. “Old growth trees found throughout this property supports carbon emission absorption at far greater rates than younger trees; a function that we require to support global climate challenges.” Councillor Paul Barker said the property owners should have the right to do what they want with their land, which included decisions related to development and vegetation removal.
Library markets this weekend Geelong Regional Libraries (GRLC) has invited the public to head to Belmont, Geelong and Torquay libraries when they will be transformed into arts and craft markets this Saturday, December 9. Featuring wares from local artisans, creatives and makers from around the region, the second GRLC Arts & Craft Market Day gives the public the chance to support local creative producers ahead of the Christmas period. More than 50 makers will have their goods on display across the three sites, and the various items for sale will include handmade cards, jewellery, artworks, knitted toys, stationery and more. The arts and craft markets run from 10am till 2pm at Belmont, 10.30am till 2.30pm at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre and 10am till 2.30pm at Torquay. The markets are free to attend, with Torquay Library’s event also featuring as part of its family Summer Fun Day. Geelong Regional Libraries CEO Vanessa Schernickau said the initiative encourages and supports local creative communities. “The Arts and Craft market is a wonderful chance to showcase the diverse range of creative talents in our local communities and will help to support small scale creatives and makers from a range of disciplines and styles,” she said. “The library is a place of wellbeing and connection as well as creativity, and I look forward to exploring the stalls on Saturday. “The Market Day also addresses climate issues around consumerism and gives shoppers a sustainable option when gift shopping this festive season.“ Surf Coast local maker Glenn Zimmer, from Studio 14 at Torquay Community House, said the market was a great opportunity for local artists to show and sell their work. “It also helps showcase the creative work coming out of community groups like Torquay Community House,” he said.
“Any intervention by council should be minimal and respect individual property rights,” he said. “The petition, while well-intentioned, introduces a level of government involvement that may infringe on these rights. “While I appreciate the democratic process, we should uphold the sanctity of property rights. The property owner has the right to decide on the use of their private land.”
Christmas appeal for most vulnerable Barwon Health Foundation (BHF) has launched an appeal to raise money for Geelong’s most vulnerable - and tiny – patients this Christmas. BHF’s Wish Upon a Star appeal is seeking to raise $250,000 this festive season to fund much-needed equipment for the care of newborns and small children at University Hospital Geelong. The money would provide eight new birthing beds for the hospital’s birth suites and five new continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilators to help sick babies and children who suffer from respiratory diseases and can’t breathe for themselves BHF ambassador and former reality TV star Nadia Stamp, who birthed her daughter Giselle at Barwon Health, said she can see how important the equipment would be to the local community. “I had an amazing birth experience at University Hospital Geelong with my almost two-year- old daughter Giselle,” she said. “I’m so lucky that she was healthy on arrival and continues to be.” “The technology of the new birthing beds allows easier and faster transfer to theatre in critical situations, for emergency surgery and to enable midwives, doctors and patient service assistants to respond in critical moments. “(Also), new CPAP ventilators will help support the one in four babies requiring intensive specialist care.” Barwon Health Foundation acting executive director Francis Trainor said Geelong families deserve the very best health care close to home. “Our 2023 Wish Upon A Star Appeal goal may seem big, but anything is possible when we come together as a community to help give local babies and young children the very best start to life,” he said. The Barwon Health Foundation’s Wish Upon A Star appeal continues until the end of December. Visit www. barwonhealthfoundation.org.au to donate.
Eve Correlje will have her handmade Christmas cards for sale at Belmont Library this Saturday. (Ivan Kemp) 378083_07
Family violence up 3.2% in Geelong data reveals Family violence incidents are continuing to rise in the Greater Geelong region, according to data released by the Crime Statistics Agency. The 2022-23 Victorian Family Violence database released on Wednesday, December 6, found the number of family violence offences had risen by 3.2 per cent from the last financial year. Breach of family violence orders was the highest recorded offence in 2023, with 2940 incidents, followed by common assault (639), 6 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 8 December, 2023
criminal damage (409), serious assault (318), and threatening behaviour (135). Police recorded that the number of family violence incidents increased by 476 from 4389 in the 2021-22 financial year. Despite family violence intervention order matters (FVIO) heard in specialist family violence courts being 2.7 times higher than last year, Greater Geelong numbers remained constant over five years. During the latest financial period, 3239 FVIO Greater Geelong applications to the
Magistrates’ and Children’s Court 321 were received, which is a small drop from 3268 last year. Most of the region’s family violence incidents, 90.7 per cent, occurred at residential premises, while 454 incidents happened at a nonresidential location. Crime Statistics Agency chief statistician Fiona Dowsley said the state’s data showed an advance in how the Victorian criminal justice system responded to family violence.
“There has been a significant increase in the number of family violence intervention order cases heard in the specialist family violence jurisdiction over the past 12 months,” she said. “This shift demonstrates an increase in the capacity of the criminal justice system to apply specialist knowledge to manage often complex family violence matters. “Evidence suggests that this can result in better outcomes for victim survivors of family violence.”
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Top honour for lost firefighters By Jena Carr Geelong West Fire Brigade has honoured the five firefighters who died in the Linton bushfire 25 years ago. A new Linton Memorial Fountain plaque and station memorial were unveiled on December 2 to pay tribute to Matthew Armstrong, 17, Jason Thomas, 25, Chris Evans, 27, Stuart Davidson, 28, and Garry Vredeveldt, 47. Former brigade captain Brendan Robertson said the memorial and plaque were a fitting tribute to the lost men and their surviving families.
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“The brigade always wanted to do something more for our five firefighters who perished in Linton,” he said. “We got a committee started to look at what we could do and to make something that we thought was suitable for the members and we came up with this memorial.” The bushfire spread through more than 600 hectares of land to the north of Linton after 8pm on December 2, 1998, with two Geelong City and Geelong West fire trucks caught in the fire. Geelong City’s fire crew had more water on board and were able to protect themselves as flames rose, but Geelong West’s crew were trapped in their truck, and all five volunteers died. Country Fire Authority (CFA) deputy chief
Jason Thomas’ family and friends Sue Carroll and Kate Hackett with Bill and Paul Thomas.
Stuart Davidson’s family Murray and Cathy with Carolyn and Max Davidson.
officer Rohan Luke said the Linton fire led to a change in CFA training requirements and the introduction of mandatory minimum skills for firefighters. “CFA will always strive to further develop
its skills and processes to avoid a devastating incident like this happening again,” he said. “We will never forget the sacrifice those firefighters made, and we will honour their legacy by continuing to improve our training,
David, left, Karen and Alana Stubbs with James Friend. (Ivan Kemp) 377081_07.
equipment and practices.” The memorial featured the release of five white doves to represent purity, love, guidance, peace and the loss of five men who died protecting their community.
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By Cr Trent Sullivan For more than 170 years, the Geelong Botanic Gardens has been a space like no other. It is a natural refuge, showcasing the botanical history of Australia, and other areas all around the world. It is a feast for the senses, with a range of threatened and rare trees and plants, and some of the city’s early colonial buildings. Importantly, the gardens mean a wide variety of things to different people. This is because, as a social and activity space, it offers us a range of experiences. It’s a place to inspire creativity; to celebrate events and special occasions; and to wind down, escape and recharge. As of last weekend, the Geelong Botanic Gardens are again a great spot to share a coffee and pastry. Council is really pleased that the Teahouse cafe has reopened as WYM (Where You Meet). Privately managed by Kira Hunn, WYM provides another great reason for people to spend time in one of the region’s premier attractions. Supporting a number of our producers by stocking locally sourced food and drinks, WYM will be a great spot if you’re looking to spread out on the lawns with a treat. Residents can check out WYM at next weekend’s Christmas in the Gardens. This is the first time council has held this Christmas celebration in the Gardens, as part of an effort to spread the festivities into different parts of Geelong. The free family event will be held on
Where You Meet’s Kira Hunn and City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Supplied)
Saturday December 16 from 10am to 4pm. If you haven’t had a family photo with Santa yet, this is a great opportunity to get one with him, free of charge. Just bring your own camera, and your biggest smile.
There are a host of other great Christmas-themed activities on the cards. This includes sand art, craft, a photo booth, giant games, face painting, a scavenger hunt, roving circus performances, and music and storytelling with Granny Lee.
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“Our Change the Story initiative will use storytelling and reading to help engage and educate children about the importance of gender equality, and we have had great responses from schools. “The Clothesline Project will allow people to be creative in expressing and sharing messages of support and awareness about gender-based violence. “The display will be on show for each of the 16 days at Wurdi Baierr Stadium and I encourage people to participate and help amplify these messages in our community.” The Clothesline Project installation will feature contributions from Surf Coast Youth, Torquay Community House and Lorne Community House. Anglesea Community House also supported the project by showcasing its shirts and messages at the Anglesea Twilight Farmers’ Market on December 1. More information about the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is available at respectvictoria.vic.gov.au
› Mayor for Trent Sullivan with Santa at our Geelong Botanic Gardens.
Christmas in the Gardens: festive fun for everyone Get ready for a Christmas celebration like no other when we present for the first time ever, ‘Christmas in the Gardens,’ in our famed Geelong Botanic Gardens on Saturday 16 December from 10am to 4pm. This free family event aims to make the holiday season extra special with an actionpacked festive program. Get creative with an assortment of craft activities, meet Santa and get a free family photo or jump in our Christmas cubby for some photo fun. Enjoy roving entertainers, activations and then grab something to eat, a spot on the lawn and watch the funny Christmas classic movie, Deck the Halls on a big screen. Prepare for an enchanting day filled with festive activities including a scavenger hunt and seasonal surprises like the living display in the Sunken Glasshouse that will delight both kids and adults alike. As this is a free event, simply turn up on the day and enjoy the festivities. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You can enter via Gate 3 (opposite the cricket ovals) as well as the main gates at the top of Podbury Drive. For more information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ ChristmasInGardens
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Torquay local wins national law award GeelongPort’s Stephanie Pickett has been named the General Counsel of the Year at the national Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards for 2023. Ms Pickett, a Torquay resident, leads GeelongPorts’ legal, governance, corporate affairs and sustainability functions. She was one of the 10 highest scoring winners across all of the awards’ categories, making her a finalist for the Women in Law Excellence Award. Her work was recognised earlier this year when she was named on the Legal500 GC Powerlist Australia 2023. “I am honoured and humbled to be recognised as the General Counsel of the Year at the Women in Law Awards this year,” she said. “It has been an enormous couple of years
for GeelongPort and my team has delivered a number of exciting initiatives, including supporting the sale of GeelongPort, managing contracts for the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and implementing a renewable energy power purchase agreement. “I couldn’t be prouder of everything the GeelongPort team has achieved.” The Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards recognises and celebrates exceptional women leading and influencing the legal profession in Australia. According to recent data published by the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner, women make up more than 54 per cent of all registered lawyers, particularly dominating the demographic of those who have been practising for 25 years or less.
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The next meeting will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Thursday 14 December 2023 at 5.30pm. Item to be discussed is: › Planning Permit Application No PP- 2192022 - Use and Development of the land (Chocolaterie manufacturing sales, restaurant, group accommodation, place of assembly, dwelling and business identification signage) at 1- 45 Point Richards Road, Bellarine.
Notice of meeting We are hosting the next Council meeting on Tuesday 12 December 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 Final Report 2023 › Amendment C436ggee and Planning Permit PP573-2021 – Balmoral Quay in Rippleside – Consideration of Submissions › Norlane Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) - Facility Naming – Release for 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 on Monday 11 December via the web page above.
Geelong Major Events meeting The next meeting will be held at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong, on Monday 18 December at 5.30pm. When confidential items are considered, the meeting will be closed to the public. Scan the QR code or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ events/gme for meeting records. Questions must be provided in writing by 5.00pm on Thursday 14 December via email gme@geelongcity.vic.gov.au with your name, address and phone number.
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Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley Streets rethink You’re invited to contribute to a draft masterplan that aims to progressively make the entire length of Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley Streets in central Geelong more inviting, accessible and green. Scan the QR code or visit geelong. link/MercerGheringhapBayley for more information and to have your say by 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 January 2024, or register your attendance to give feedback in person at our pop up engagement stand at Wurriki Nyal, 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong on Tuesday 16 January, 2024.
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Surf Coast Shire is recognising 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence with two projects supporting gender equality. Council will support Respect Victoria in recognising the 16 Days, which started in Victoria on November 25 and runs until December 10 on Human Rights Day. One of the projects is Let’s Change the Story, which involves delivering packs of 22 books themed around gender equality to all 12 primary schools. The Clothesline Project will also support women and children who have experienced domestic violence through shirts with painted messages and images created by community members. Councillor Libby Stapleton said it was important to encourage the community to help create conversations and awareness around gender-based violence. “We need to shine a light on this topic at every opportunity, inspire change and help create a future where people are safe, equal and respected,” she said.
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Fitting honour for bowls legend With a seemingly never-ending list of accomplishments in lawn bowls, including a Commonwealth Games bronze medal, Matt Flapper was awarded life membership of Bowls Victoria. Justin Flynn talks to the current Ocean Grove and Victorian Under 18s coach about his journey.
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n obscure school-bus stop in a small town just north of Ballarat was all Matt Flapper needed to become one of Victoria’s best ever lawn bowlers. The stop, right outside Creswick Bowling Club, was convenient for a then 12-year-old and older brother by two years, Anthony. They would hit the rinks with their father and soon it began a love affair with lawn bowls, but would also end up catapulting him to national honours. “I played all the other sports,” he says. “Played soccer for a number of years, bit of tennis, bit of golf, but something sort of pulled us back towards bowls. “I probably played indoor bias bowls first and then transgressed into outdoor bowls and had those rivalry battles as a junior with my brother. He represented Victoria as well. I followed in his footsteps, I suppose you’d say.” At 18, stints at Flemington and Darebin City provided greater opportunity at a higher level before heading back to Ballarat as greenkeeper at Central Wendouree for “seven or eight years”. The lure of Metro Pennant bowls proved too great for Flapper, who then joined Essendon for about five years before landing the job as coach at Ocean Grove in 2012, where he has been ever since.
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It’s fair to say Ocean Grove bats above its weight when it comes to trophies and accolades. Flapper has overseen multiple premierships, state titles and the club was crowned State Pennant Champions earlier this year. A lead-in tournament for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games against Malaysia in Ocean Grove led to the team trying to replicate the conditions in Scotland’s most-populous city. At this stage, Flapper was on the fringes of the national team and earned his first official cap. “We’ve doctored our greens to replicate what we’d get in Glasgow – slow – wet and slow,” Flapper says. However, Flapper was still unsure of whether he’d even be on the plane to Glasgow. He remembers a call from then national coach and legendary player Steve Glasson popping up on his phone. “I just looked at it and thought ‘I don’t want to answer it’,” he says. “I answered and he says ‘you probably already knew this, I’m not sure there was much doubt, but you’ve been selected’. “It was just obviously a reward for a lot of hard work that went into trying to obviously get to that stage.” Hard work had paid off. Flapper shed a staggering 63kg from his previously 155kg frame a few years earlier and was in the best shape he could be in to represent his country. Australia cruised through the preliminary stages unbeaten and then defeated Wales in the quarter-finals before losing the semi-final against the host nation. It put the team into a bronze medal playoff against India. “Typical Glasgow conditions,” Flapper says. “Freezing cold and pouring down rain and we just kept playing. There’s pools of water. But we trained for it. We’d drop a bowl in a bucket of water, just pick it up and bowl the bowl just to try and replicate what it would be like. “We were getting beaten. We’re six to 13 down and end up winning 15-13.” 10 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 8 December, 2023
Matt Flapper is now a Bowls Victoria life member. (Pictures Ivan Kemp) 377318_02
Flapper skipped the men’s triples as well, but the team just missed out on a medal play-off game. The bronze medal takes pride of place at home. “It hangs proudly at home and it’s a talking point for whoever walks in the door,” he says. “The memories are forever. From someone that probably never thought that that opportunity was going to come to the work that was put in, you know, getting to that stage, it’s every Australian athlete’s dream isn’t it?” Flapper has represented Victoria more than 400 times and is still going. His tally of 420 games is the second highest in state history. “There’s only two players in Victoria that have ever played that many games,” he says. “And I think there’s only three in Australia that have ever played over 400. So at 45 years old, I suppose it’s pretty remarkable. “I think while I feel like I’m good enough to be there, I’ll keep playing. I probably won’t need the tap on the shoulder. I’ll know.” He says Ocean Grove’s State Pennants are as special to him as any other accolade. “It’s a pretty special feeling and for me I rate that as high as I rate playing for Australia,” he says. “At club level, it doesn’t get any better.” But what makes Ocean Grove so special that it bats above its weight? “I think it’s culture and I think it’s something that’s developed and I’m not going say I’m responsible for that, but I’d like to say I played a part in creating that winning positive enjoyment and culture,” he says.
Matt Flapper on the rink at Ocean Grove Bowling Club.
“We try to be professional in our approach to everything and I think that’s a lure. I think people want to be part of that. And obviously when you do achieve a bit of success, that draws people in.”
Flapper’s role as Victorian Under 18 coach has seen him mentor some of the state’s brightest talents. “Just aiding in their development and seeing what levels they can go to,” he says. “Everyone’s different. Everyone’s got their own characteristics and just trying to maximise their potential. I think it’s extra special when it comes through your own club.” Kira Bourke, Tyson Cromie and Maddie Jacobs spring to mind as young guns who have, or are, making their way as state players after coming through Ocean Grove’s ranks. “If you had said to Maddie Jacobs 18 months ago, you’d play for Victoria and you’d come back a national champion, I don’t think she would have believed you, but she worked hard and set her sights on some goals,” Flapper says. “I love it. I’m passionate about the Under 18s. Someone invested in me all those years ago, and here’s my chance to give back.” More recently, Flapper’s career culminated in being awarded life membership of Bowls Victoria in September. “I got a phone call from the Bowls Victoria president and she said ‘it’s my pleasure to tell you that you’ve been awarded life membership of Bowls Victoria’,” he says. “I asked her ‘can you just hold on a sec?’ and I turned my phone on speaker and said ‘can you repeat that for me?’ “She said it again and obviously (wife) Linda heard it and burst into tears. It was just so unexpected. Very humbled to be awarded that I can tell you – very, very proud as.”
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Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken, Cr Elise Wilkinson, Shannon Bowman, Paige Humm, Tim Harte and genU CEO Clare Amies. (Supplied)
Disability awards recognise trio The City of Greater Geelong has announced the three winners of its eighth annual Awards for People with Disability. Shannon Bowman, who has lived with disabilities since birth, won the Achievement Award for his work in psychotherapy and counselling. Autistic/ADHD advocate, researcher, and NDIS professional Paige Humm was named winner of the Leadership and Advocacy Award for the support she provides to people with a disability. Tim Harte received the Volunteering Award for his efforts to advocate for a human rights-based model of disability, equitable access and inclusion. The awards ceremony was held at Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on the International Day of People with Disability on Friday, December 1, presented in partnership with genU and with support from the Barwon Disability Resource Council. Clare Amies, genU chief executive, said all 2023 nominees should be “extremely proud”.
“The Geelong Awards for People with a Disability is a great opportunity to celebrate people’s outstanding work and contribution to building Geelong’s reputation for leadership, innovation and best practice in disability services,” she said. Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken, chair of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, congratulated the winners and thanked all 17 finalists. “These awards are important for the community as it shows those with a disability that their work can be recognised and validated,” he said. “The Geelong Awards for People with Disability are essential to highlighting the great work accomplished by people with disability, as leaders and role models for others in the community. “The awards present a great opportunity to shine the spotlight on the work being done by individuals to improve the opportunities for themselves and other community members.”
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Ocean Grove’s Carols in the Park is coming back for another year of joyous music. (Ivan Kemp) 311653_40
have them.” The event will also include local radio personality Mike Hyland as the master of ceremonies (MC). Entry is by cash donation, with all gate proceeds going towards Feed Me Bellarine. Catch the annual Ocean Grove Carols in the Park from 7pm at Ocean Grove Park on Sunday, December 10. Jena Carr
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Ocean Grove Park will break out in Christmas cheer once again with the return of Carols in the Park. The musical event of the season will start at 7pm on Sunday, December 10, and feature performances from many solo and group carollers, along with food and drinks. Artistic director Jon Mamonski OAM said he expected close to 3000 people to attend the carols and that he looked forward to seeing people singing their “heart out”. “We do a printed programme that we circulate, and everyone gets a chance to sing, which is great,” he said. The concert’s lineup includes Nick Adderson, Sally-Anne Cowdell, Jess Senftleben, Kristin Symes, Stellar music group, the Sweethearts, and the and only Santa Claus. “We’ve got a 30-piece orchestra called the Carols Orchestra, the Geelong Harmony Choir and different solo artists,” Mr Mamonski said. “All the primary schools are also involved, including Ocean Grove Primary, Surfside Primary, and Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary. “The Sweethearts are a terrific draw card because they’re very busy, international, and all over the world these days, so we’re delighted to
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Council commits to reconciliation By Jena Carr Surf Coast Shire Council is strengthening its commitment to reconciliation by mobilising the delivery of specific actions. Council adopted the first theme of the Reconciliation Action Plan, Reflect, during its November 28 meeting to support First Nations people. Mayor Liz Pattison said the plan’s endorsement represented a milestone for the Surf Coast and looked forward to the next stage in a year of the Innovate Reconciliation Action
Plan. “The Reflect plan was intended to be presented to council in 2022 but following consultation with Traditional Owners it was decided to pause the process,” she said. “This will enable us to engage in more deep listening and strengthen existing and new relationships with Traditional Owners and First Nations people.” Councillor Paul Barker said he supported an “inclusive society of shared values”, but council was focusing on the wrong topics. “We here in council should be focussed
on looking after the roads, both sealed and unsealed, dealing with rubbish well and reducing rates at every available opportunity,” he said. “What your race, religion, socio-economic status, sex, gender, marital status or political preferences are should not change how you are treated by any government.” There are 17 actions across the themes of Relationships, Respect, opportunities and Governance, achievable through existing resources, budget allocations and timeframes. Council committed to First Nations
Reconciliation and the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan’s development in May 2021 and decided not to participate in January 26 celebratory events each year. The plan was developed through consultation with Traditional Owners from the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. It included engagement with First Nations people in the community and received conditional endorsement from Reconciliation Australia.
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CFA chief executive Natalie McDonald, St Leonards-Indented Head Captain Niki Habibis and Alison Marchant MP celebrate the opening of the new station. (Ivan Kemp) 377079_06
Indented Head Fire Station opens The St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Station is now open to support the region and its emergency responders. The $3.18 million station on Murradoc Road replaced the close to 40-year-old Dudley Parade station and officially opened on Saturday, December 2. Captain Niki Habibis said it was “extremely exciting” to open the new station officially and that the community could use the facility. “It was a momentous occasion for the brigade and its members, and we’re all extremely happy that it’s done and open,” she said. “In 1983, a two-bay station with a meeting room was built, where the brigade operated
until it was replaced with the current facility. “From a brigade perspective, it allows us to respond to emergencies well and ensures we’re well-equipped in the current facility.” The new station features three generously sized bays, a kitchen area, a large multi-purpose room, a gender-neutral turnout room with separate change cubicles, and toilet and shower facilities. Ms Habibis said she was proud of the brigade for its hard work raising $17,830 for construction costs for an outdoor recreation area and security system. “Our 21 members are thoroughly enjoying operating from the new station and it will be
a great asset for future growth of the brigade membership,” she said. “It’s also valuable to see improved features as part of the design, such as better equipment storage, a hose tower, a workshop and a large training pad. “We’re hoping to hold an open day in late January for the community to come and have a look through the station and see what we’ve got.” St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Station and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) are actively recruiting new members. Find out more at cfa. vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) has put out the call for volunteers to sign up for January’s Festival of Sails. On International Volunteer Day on Tuesday the club asked past and potential volunteers to consider joining in on the annual event, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest keelboat racing regatta. The festival’s volunteer coordinator Daniella D’Amore said more than 200 people of all ages and all backgrounds put their hands up each year to take on all manner of jobs at the event, both on and off water. “Everything from greeting and assisting, helping to direct visitors, moving gear around the yacht club, running errands, setting up, packing up, there’s literally almost nothing they won’t do,” she said. “And you know what, it’s always with a smile. They’re an amazing bunch who just have such a good time.” On-water volunteer coordinator Mike Lander said volunteers played a crucial role in ensuring the festival was run safely and efficiently. “There’s a lot to do during a busy and important regatta,” he said. “Boat drivers, mark layers, timekeepers, race officers and volunteer officials, everyone has an important role to play.” Festival of Sails chairman Paul Buchholz thanked the loyal volunteers who turn up year after year to support the event. “They are an extraordinary group of people and there’s such a genuine bond of friendship amongst them,” he said. “And while they have a great time, the truth is we just couldn’t run this event without them. It just wouldn’t happen, so we are always so grateful for their loyalty and hard work.” Visit festivalofsails.com.au for more information on volunteering at the 2024 Festival of Sails.
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$15k funding for new cricket shed a game changer The Jan Juc Cricket Club will be able to store more equipment with a new permanent shed, thanks to a Surf Coast Shire council grant. The club received the council’s largest grant in the Community Grants Program with $15,000 through the new Minor Capital Project Grant stream. President Andrew Penton said the club was “very grateful” for the grant and looked forward to building the shed. “Cricket does involve a lot of equipment and, 12 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 8 December, 2023
with a lot of teams, there’s a lot of equipment, so a new shed will be sensational,” he said. “It’s a wonderful family club, and it provides the opportunity for girls, boys, teenagers, men, and women to play the great game of cricket. “We’re improving the ground bit by bit along with the Council, which is terrific and every year the grounds, club, and facilities will get better and that will only help our families and cricketers.” Mr Penton said the club’s members played
“the game of cricket very hard,” but didn’t take it too seriously. Nine grants were awarded to community groups through the Natural Environment, Community Initiative, Health and Wellbeing, and Minor Capital Project grant categories. Surf Coast Shire council mayor Liz Pattison said it was great to recognise the efforts of the successful grant recipients. “It is always a pleasure to take part in the grant celebrations because I experience
firsthand the dedication so many of you have to your communities and each other,” she said. “This round of grants once again captures how from little things big things grow, and with a little help from council, you continue to deliver amazing projects.” Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/grants for more information about the council’s Community Grants Program. Jena Carr
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Community pharmacist program By Matt Hewson Local member Christine Couzens officially launched the state government’s Community Pharmacist pilot in Geelong this week. The 12-month program, which commenced in October, expands the role of community pharmacists, allowing them to prescribe and dispense some medications previously requiring a script from a GP. Those medications include oral contraceptives, treatment for some mild skin conditions and antibiotics for “uncomplicated” urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. Pharmacist immunisers participating in the pilot will also be able to administer select travel
and public health vaccines after completing additional training. Ms Couzens launched the program at Community Care Chemist’s Belmont pharmacy, one of 29 pharmacies in the Greater Geelong region participating in the pilot, on Wednesday. She said the trial would benefit women and people living in regional areas through improved access to treatments. “This pilot program is a great initiative for women’s health in the Greater Geelong area,” Ms Couzens said. “Being able to access oral contraception and uncomplicated UTI treatment directly from the chemist will save women time and money from now on.” Community Care Chemist chief executive
Nick Salkeld welcomed the program’s expansion of the role of pharmacists. “The pilot program will allow pharmacists to use their expertise and experience to provide patients with timely and effective treatment for a wider range of common health conditions,” Mr Salkeld said. “This is a positive, practical step forward in supporting people with improved access to health services.” The pilot has not been universally supported, most notably drawing criticism from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria, the largest organisation representing doctors in the state. In August this year AMA Victoria wrote to the Victorian government, expressing “serious
and escalating concerns” about the initiative. In its letter, AMA Victoria withdrew from the program’s advisory group, saying the pilot “fails to address the critical issues of access and affordability… while potentially compromising the safety and health of Victorians” and “lacks proper planning and protocols, bypasses regulatory process, and operates outside of existing healthcare communication systems”. Both then-premier Daniel Andrews and the Pharmacy Guild’s Victorian president Anthony Tassone rejected AMA Victoria’s concerns. Visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au/communitypharmacist-pilot for more information on the program or to find participating pharmacists in the Greater Geelong area.
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Barwon Water’s Laura Kendall, Clairvaux deputy principal Kat Quinn and Clairvaux Student Council Environment Group members Eli Ansell, Hugo Crouch, Ollie McArthur, Ellie Scaddan and Asha Clutterbuck. (Supplied)
Clairvaux joins water efficiency program A Belmont school has joined a free state government water-saving initiative after a weeks-long water leak led to an unexpectedly large bill. Clairvaux Catholic school has partnered with Barwon Water through the Victorian Government Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP) to install a data-logging system that provides same-day information on the school’s hourly water usage. School administration officer Angela Hatch said if the data-logger had been installed when the leak occurred the problem would have been averted. “Recently we had a large hidden water leak under one of our classrooms, which went on for weeks undetected. This impacted both our
building and our water bill,” Ms Hatch said. “Repairing the leak earlier would have saved money and water, so we’re now looking forward to the benefits of real time monitoring of water consumption. “We are excited to see the benefits that come from being part of this program. As we all know, every drop counts.” Through SWEP, Barwon Water also provided over $1300 to Clairvaux to help with the bill and the cost of repairs. Barwon Water general manager of customers, community and strategy Laura Kendall said she was pleased the program could help another school save water and money. “With our growing population and changing climate, we’re asking the community to really
value water and use it wisely,” Ms Kendall said. “Barwon Water is using digital technology like data-loggers to help schools detect and repair leaks, which can make a big difference in saving water, as can many other simple actions in our day-to-day lives, like sticking to a four-minute shower, turning the tap off while brushing your teeth, and watering your garden early in the morning or in the evening to minimise water loss due to evaporation. “Managing our water in a more integrated and sustainable way will help us preserve this precious resource.” Visit myswep.com.au or email swep@ barwonwater.vic.gov.au for more information on the Schools Water Efficiency Program.
Telstra customers in Barwon Heads will not have access to mobile phone coverage early next week. Third party works at Barwon Heads mobile base station will bring temporary disruptions with Telstra asked to shut down the station between Monday December 11 and Tuesday December 12. Telstra said this has been requested by a third party who will be completing upgrade work on the tower and is following health and safety regulations. Telstra mobile customers will receive text messages advising them of the upcoming works. Landline services, NBN internet services and mobile coverage from other providers will not be impacted. Any calls to Triple Zero from a Telstra mobile when the site is off air will automatically be diverted to any working mobile network for connection to emergency services and should not be impacted. For mobile coverage in the interim, if residents have access to a wi-fi signal at home or at work, Telstra encourages residents to activate wi-fi calling. This is a free setting on most popular mobile phones and allows your mobile to use a wi-fi network to make and receive mobile calls. To find out more search ‘Telstra wi-fi calling’ or search in your settings icon on your phone. “We know many businesses use the Telstra network for their EFTPOS terminals,” Telstra said. “However, Telstra does not operate the EFTPOS network; it is operated by financial institutions. Many EFTPOS terminals can also be connected using fixed line or Wi-Fi/NBN internet connections. “Retailers should contact their bank for more information and details on how to switch between these methods to ensure continuous service.”
City appoints new directors as part of ‘redesign’ Following a seven-week recruitment process, the City of Greater Geelong has appointed four executive directors to lead its new directorates as part of Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie’s redesign of the City’s organisational structure. Announced in mid-October, the reorganisation sees the number of municipal directorates reduced from five to four. Tenille Bradley, currently acting executive director of customer, community and economy will lead the City’s new placemaking directorate.
In January James Stirton and Troy Edwards will join Geelong’s executive leadership team as executive directors of infrastructure and corporate services, respectively. Mr Stirton follows Ms Wastie from Bass Coast Shire Council, where he has been general manager of place making since 2019, while Mr Edwards was most recently executive director of policy and advocacy at the Municipal Association of Victoria. Anthony Basford, who has served as chief executive of East Gippsland Shire Council
for the past five years, will complete the executive leadership team when he joins at an undetermined starting date as director of city life. Ms Wastie said the recruitment process had been “highly competitive”. “Tennille, James, Anthony and Troy all bring a tremendous amount of knowledge and passion to their respective areas, and I think our community can look forward with excitement to the results they’ll help the City deliver,” Ms Wastie said. Ms Wastie thanked outgoing executive
directors Robyn Stevens and Gareth Smith for their dedicated service to the City. “Robyn and Gareth have both given their all to their staff and the community during their time with the City and can be proud of what they’ve achieved,” she said. David Greaves will continue as acting executive director of city infrastructure until the structure changes come into effect on January 15, 2024, when he will return to his position as manager of city works. Matt Hewson Friday, 8 December, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 13
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If you aren’t lit up in Christmas mode already with carols blaring, the pudding mix triumphantly in the freezer and a present list done and dusted, this annual extravaganza from the iconic magazine is assured to deck your halls with ideas. Hosted by Sarah Harris (pictured) with The Women’s Weekly editor-in-chief Nicole Byers and food director Fran Abdallaoui, there’s a smorgasbord of celebs sprinkling Christmas cheer. In the kitchen, Denise Drysdale, Jessica Rowe and Khanh Ong create a delicious menu. Rob Mills and Georgie Tunny have a sing-off, Jackie O and bestie Gemma O’Neill glam up and Osher Günsberg and his clan share what they’re grateful for this season.
Would you scoff the leftover ham sitting idly in the fridge two weeks after it was served up to the extended family? In this festive special, the truth comes out. Playful Andy Lee returns to the hosting chair and the 100 faces on screen to find out what tickles the group’s fancy during Christmas time. Joining the merry festivities as panellists are glamorous Love Island Australia host Sophie Monk and comedians Tommy Little and Anne Edmonds. There’s also a surprise guest in store as we’re educated on pertinent matters: how many people have had a hospital stint related to a bonbon accident, and what percentage of folks would file the classic actioner Die Hard under Christmas viewing.
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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? SBS, Tuesday, 7.30pm
Most teenagers complain their parents aren’t edgy enough, but freshly finished high-schooler Tara (Leah McNamara, pictured) doesn’t have that problem. In this vividly styled Irish thriller, you could say her family has gone too far the other way. A buddy summer holiday trip turned drug-laden nightmare, the ludicrous and comical developments are fast-paced and (mostly) fun. Normal People’s McNamara is outstanding as Tara, who is not only contending with gangsters in Rotterdam after discovering her estranged father is a drug kingpin, but guns, gore and a serial killer. After last episode’s jail shenanigans, pregnant Stink (Vivian Oparah) must somehow survive Reagan’s (Richard Coyle) assassins.
British comedian Matt Lucas isn’t here to deliver the laughs in this serious and sombre episode. Known for playing over-the-top characters in the hit satirical sketch series Little Britain, tonight he traces his family history back to World War II, Nazi Germany and concentration camps. Lucas delves into his beloved late grandmother Margot’s story after she came to the UK from Germany in 1939. Featuring a surprising connection to writer Anne Frank, it’s a moving episode that at times leaves the usually animated Lucas speechless. Travelling to Berlin and Amsterdam, his journey is bittersweet. Next week, Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin’s history traces back to Australia.
Festive fizz: Tommy Little, Anne Edmonds, Andy Lee and Sophie Monk. THE HUNDRED WITH ANDY LEE Nine, Sunday, 7pm
Friday, December 8 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 11.00 Tiny Oz. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Finding The Archibald. (Ml, R) 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGav, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Coincidence. (2018, G, R) 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (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 MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGdls, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 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. Millie Ross meets a pair of foodie gardeners. 8.30 Under The Vines. (Final, PG) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy. Tippy flees the vineyard thinking she is a failure. 9.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate after a body is found covered in live rabbits at the Belville Small Pet Show. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Question Everything. (R) 11.35 Life. (Mal, R) 12.35 Wakefield. (Madl, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt: Pyramid Tomb Raiders. (PGa) Archaeologists investigate tomb robbing. 8.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Follows archaeologists as they uncover the rise and fall of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Good People. (MA15+v) 11.55 L’Opera. (Mdls, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. From the SCG. 11.00 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) In a dystopian future, a priest disobeys the church to track down the vampires that kidnapped his niece. Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet. 1.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cole’s loyalty is tested when Ramse and Railly go rogue and embark on an unsanctioned mission to ’60s East Berlin. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG) A cat finds a new forever home. 8.30 MOVIE: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PGv, R) After leaving it until Christmas Eve to buy his son’s Christmas present, a loving father embarks on a wild journey. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad. 10.15 To Be Advised. 12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.15 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 2.45 9Honey Hacks. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards Summer. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. Tips and ideas for the festive season. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Comedian Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet and Tom Hanks, as well as music legend Cher, who also performs her single DJ Play a Christmas Song. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Good Sam. (Ma) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Karma’s World Songs. 6.45 Kiri And Lou. 6.50 Supertato. 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 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 10.40 QI. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Hitsville. 1.35am Killing Eve. 2.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.10 ABC America Nightline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.55 Young Brides For Sale. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.20 PBS NewsHour. 5.20 Shortland Street. 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 Unlimited. 10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Limetown. 12.55am MOVIE: HIV: The Neglected Pandemic. (2021, MA15+) 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 I Escaped To The Country. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 I Escaped To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Pie In The Sky. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (Return) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 I Escaped To The Country. 12.30am Surf Patrol. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 The Zoo. 3.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Harry’s Practice.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 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 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: I’m All Right Jack. (1959) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969, PG) 11.30 Madam Secretary. 12.30am Rizzoli & Isles. 1.30 The Closer. 3.30 Major Crimes. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker. 8.30 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 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am My
Wolf Joe. 8.40 Aussie Bush Tales. 8.50 Tales Of The Moana. 8.55 Nanny Tuta. 9.00 Toi Time. 9.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00 Brazil Untamed. 10.50 Going Places. 12.50pm MOVIE: Empire Records. (1995, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Strait To The Plate. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.40 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 9.20 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 10.50 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 1.20pm The Music Of Silence. (2017, PG) 3.30 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 5.40 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 7.30 St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 9.30 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 11.45 If Only. (2019, M, French) 1.40am Wyrmwood. (2014, MA15+) 3.30 A Royal Night Out. (2015, M) 5.20 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG)
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Fishy Business. 7.00 Oz Fish TV. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 The Car Club. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Restoration. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Mule. (2018, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, M) 12.25am Pawn Stars. 1.25 American Pickers. 2.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon MOVIE: Mother Mountain. (2022, M) 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.30 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 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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Friday, 8 December, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 15
Saturday, December 9 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) 2.50 The Durrells. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa) 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.00 Seed. (PGa, R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity Raceday and The Star Gateway Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PGalv) Jane Seymour, Coco Jack Gillies. 3.30 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean. 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (Return)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 2.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Way We Wore. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) After Siegfried receives some difficult news, he is able to channel his feelings into saving a racehorse. 8.20 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates. 9.50 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) Annika investigates when a former police officer is found murdered on a burning houseboat. 10.40 Under The Vines. (Final, PG, R) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy. 11.25 QI. (Ms, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys: Snowdonia. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (PG) Part 3 of 5. The team host its first charity gala in three years in the castle’s iconic library. 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: The Peak District, UK. (PGa, R) Bill Nighy narrates a journey through England’s picturesque Peak District. 10.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) Takes a look at the design of Buckingham Palace. 11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 12.55 Hope. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under 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 VIC State Schools Spectacular. (PG) Coverage of the Victorian State School Spectacular featuring dance and musical performances. 9.30 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. (PG) Coverage of the NSW Schools Spectacular from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park featuring a celebration of youth, education, culture, diversity and remarkable young Australian talent. 12.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) With the temporal facility on the verge of destruction, Cole and Jones find themselves in the middle of a coup. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) The wonders of science are explored. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.
6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. (PG) Hosted by Lisa McCune and Dave Franklin. 8.30 MOVIE: A Sunburnt Christmas. (2020, Mal) A struggling family is surprised when a runaway criminal dressed as Santa Claus crashes onto their property. Daniel Henshall, Natasha Wanganeen, Chris Duncan. 10.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022, Mah, R) Michele Simms. 12.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The tower is on high alert. 6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. Jamie Oliver whips up budget recipes, including a chicken pie with a flavoured pastry. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A pooch enjoys a game of tennis with a possible new family to prove that it is young at heart. 8.30 Ambulance. (Mal) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside; a caller who is feeling suicidal but who refuses to go to hospital; and a male patient experiencing epileptic fits. 11.00 CSI: Vegas. (Mv, R) An archaeologist is murdered. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.25 MythBusters. 12.15am Portlandia. 1.00 Fleabag. 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Noisey. 12.55 Planet A. 1.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.45 Mastermind Aust. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mastermind Aust. 5.50 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.45 The Toys That Built The World. (Return) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 10.20 The Eruption: Stories Of Survival. 11.25 Vikings. 12.20am Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Explore. 11.10 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 12.50pm MOVIE: The Ghost Of St. Michael’s. (1941, PG) 2.35 MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.10 Seinfeld. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 11.35 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 1.15pm MOVIE: Super Mario Bros. (1993, PG) 3.10 Songlines. 3.55 Songlines On Screen. 4.30 Brazil Untamed. 5.20 Going Places. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Great Lakes Wild. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Johnny Cash: The Man In Black Britain. 9.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 11.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 8.45 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.50 The Ties. (2020, M, Italian) 12.45pm If Only. (2019, M, French) 2.35 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 5.00 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 My Old Lady. (2014) 10.30 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.35am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. H’lights. 4.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (Return) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.
1.45pm MOVIE: Falling In Love At Christmas. (2021, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: The Nine Kittens Of Christmas. (2021) 5.15 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets. (2016) 7.00 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Metro Sexual. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 On The Fly. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 1.00 JAG. 2.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 2.30 Camper Deals. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. 10.15 NCIS. 11.10 Late Programs.
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Sunday, December 10 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. (Final) 10.00 Offsiders. (Final) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R) 5.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. 3.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.05 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.00 Highway Patrol. (PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas. (2021, PGaln) Michael Sheen, Cary Elwes, Nathalie Emmanuel. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 SA Variety Bash. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Iconic Australia. (PGa, R) 12.30 Fishing Australia. 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 2.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG, R) 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG) 4.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 10.00 St10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.10 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 8.20 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) Saint Marie is rocked by a baffling murder at Christmas time. 9.50 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) Lola’s suspicions of Liam intensify. 10.35 Troppo. (Final, Malv, R) Amanda confronts her demons. 11.30 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) 1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts: The Norman Takeover. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.25 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa) Part 1 of 2. Explores the story of Ramses the Great and the lost city of Pi-Ramesses. 10.20 Napoleon: In The Name Of Art. (Mans, R) A look at Napoleon, culture and art. 12.15 Jack The Ripper: The Case Reopened. (Mav, R) 1.25 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 4. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at the sophisticated British scam syndicate that is fleecing everyday Australians of $4 million a week. 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Abernathy amps up the pressure on Norma, forcing her to consider selling the motel. 1.00 Emergency Call. (PGa, R) Follows emergency call takers. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Comedy panel show. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, Mlv) A career bank robber gets caught up in a violent conflict with two corrupt FBI agents intent on stealing his money. Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh. 11.00 MOVIE: Motherless Brooklyn. (2019, Madlsv) Edward Norton. 1.50 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG, R) 2.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) As the single dates continue, Wes, Ben and Luke are keen to explore their new-found connections. 8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone. 10.40 To Be Advised. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
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 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 9.35 You Can’t Ask That. 10.05 Doc Martin. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.35 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015, M) 1.05am Cooked. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.05 Jungletown. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 Shortland St. 4.55 The Great British Urine Test. 6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 9.25 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (Premiere) 10.15 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.50 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 11.45 MOVIE: The Happiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 1.30pm MOVIE: The Duke Wore Jeans. (1958) 3.30 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 9.05 To Be Advised. 11.25 Friends. 1pm The Middle. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Friends. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 1.55 Going Places. 2.55 Bamay. 3.55 Characters Of Broome. 5.25 Ella Fitzgerald At The Paris Olympia. 6.00 Untold History Of The Pacific. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Greatest Hits Of The 70s. 8.30 Dance Rites. 10.05 MOVIE: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.
Roxanne. Continued. (1987, PG) 7.00 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 8.35 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 3.00 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.30 Annette. (2021, MA15+) 11.05 Gotti. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 5.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG)
9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Fury. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.
1.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 MOVIE: Annie. (2014, PG) 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.00 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) Midnight Kardashians. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Evil. 2.05 48 Hours. 4.00 JAG.
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Monday, December 11 ABC TV (2)
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NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Big Ted’s Excellent Adventure: 50 Years Of Play School. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.10 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (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: Love In Winterland. (2020, PGa, R) Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray, Jack Turner. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas House. (2020, PGa) Treat Williams, Jonathan Bennett, Robert Buckley. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (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. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Prosecuting Evil. (Ma) The story of Ben Ferencz. 9.25 Under Cover. (PG, R) Explores how women over 50 are the fastest growing cohort experiencing homelessness in Australia. 10.25 You Can’t Ask That: Wheelchair Users. (Ml, R) An insight into people’s lives. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Yakka: Australia At Work: Groundbreakers. (PG, R) 12.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Close Encounters With Levison Wood: Walking With Polar Bears. (Mal) Part 3 of 3. 8.30 Concorde: The True Story. (PG) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the race to build the world’s first supersonic airliner. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv) Elena returns to Naples. 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. From University of Tasmania Stadium. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGad) Documents a two-car collision involves a police vehicle. An officer helps a woman suffering from an anxiety attack. 11.30 Highway Cops. (Ma) Follows the men and women who help keep motorists safe on New Zealand’s highways and byways. 12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Norman takes Emma to the dance. 1.00 My Impossible House: Colossal Cathedral. (PG, R) Newlyweds transform a church. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Forests. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Undercover Pt 1. (MA15+dlv) The story of one of Queensland’s most decorated police officers, Keith Banks. 9.45 Forged In Fire. A look at the connection between Australia and Ukraine. 10.45 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 11.35 Kenan. (PGals) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. (PGls) The bachelorettes have some time at the nail salon, where they discuss intimacy. 9.10 The Secrets She Keeps. (Mal) In prison, grief-stricken Meghan navigates a nightmare. Agatha’s dream of motherhood seems destined to be stripped away by forces outside her control. 10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) The team investigates whether a shooting at a Buddhist temple was a hate crime or something more personal. 12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 1.20 ABC News Update. 1.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Ice Man. 12.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Then You Run. 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 11.30 Hoarders. 1.10am The Devil You Know. 2.00 Transnational. 2.30 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Extreme Railways. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Real Seachange. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 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. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Catch Us If You Can. (1965) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. 1pm Charmed. 2.00 Friends. 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 South Park. 2.30 The King Of Queens. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Untold History Of The Pacific. 2.00 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 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 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black Conversations. 9.05 Buckskin. 10.05 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.00 My Old Lady. (2014, M) Noon Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 2.15 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 4.15 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 7.30 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 9.40 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, Arabic) 11.55 Beginning. (2020, MA15+, Georgian) 2.20am Late Programs.
11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Drivers Championship. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 11.30 Late Programs.
Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.40 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 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 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, 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: Cooking Up Christmas. (2020, PGa) Meagan Holder, Lamman Rucker, Bailey Tippen. 2.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Love Story. (2019, PGa) Kristin Chenoweth, Scott Wolf, Kevin Quinn. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (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. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R) A look at the life of a female platypus. 8.55 Yakka: Australia At Work: At Your Service. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4. An exploration of how work helps shape Australia concludes by looking at the services industry. 9.55 Believing In Australia: Many Faiths. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.05 Employable Me Australia. (PG, R) 12.05 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Matt Lucas. (PGa) Actor Matt Lucas explores his roots. 8.35 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa) Documents the life of Katharine Hepburn, featuring sound recordings, letters and private interviews. Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, Lauren Bacall. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+s, R) 12.30 The Promise. (Mal, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 6. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 11.00 The Endgame. (Malv) As a rogue assassin hunts Elena, Sergey and Owen grapple with a threat that could unravel their whole plan. 1.00 Grand Crew. (Ms) The crew leaves behind the bar in Los Angeles to take a trip to a Santa Barbara vineyard. 2.00 Home Shopping. [MEL] Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 [MEL] Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics. 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv, R) An American reporter travels to the Australian Outback to meet an eccentric tour guide. Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon. 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.20 Kenan. (PGal) 11.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.30 Cybershack. (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 and events. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. Three bachelors, Wesley Senna Cortes, Ben Waddell and Luke Bateman, search for love. 8.40 NCIS. (PGv, R) The NCIS team jumps into motion to investigate who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage. Knight’s father deals with a health scare while in Japan. 9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.45 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Fleabag. (Final) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.30am ABC News Update. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.50 The Inside Story. 1.20 Gaycation. 2.15 Gaycation: United We Stand. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips. 9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 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 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Melbourne United v Brisbane Bullets. 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. 11.30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Going Places. 12.30pm Buckskin. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 The Casketeers. 8.30 MOVIE: Zappa. (2020, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
Lost In Paris. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.35 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 8.15 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 10.05 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 1.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 3.40 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 5.55 The Producers. (1967, PG) 7.35 Firepower. (1979, M) 9.30 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.
Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. Friday, 8 December, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 17
Wednesday, December 13 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 11.00 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG, R) 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PGs, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Last Christmas Home. (2018, PG, R) Erin Cahill, Justin Bruening, Catherine Corcoran. 2.00 Border Security: International. (Mad, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove. (2021, PGa, R) Stephanie Bennett, Pricilla Mudaliar. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (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. 3.10 Entertainment Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Question Everything. (Final) Wil Anderson and Jan Fran are joined by a panel to dissect the news and sort the real from the rumours. 9.00 Australian Epic: The Tampa. (Final, PG) A recounting of the Tampa affair. 9.35 Planet America. (Final) A look at the current US political climate. 10.05 QI. (Mal, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) 12.25 Life. (Mal, R) 1.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Gods Of Tennis: Bjorn Borg And John McEnroe. (Ml) Part 2 of 3. 8.30 Costco At Christmas. A behind the scenes look at one of the most secretive retailers in Britain, Costco, during the festive season. 9.25 Fargo. (MA15+) Dot creates diversions. Roy meets his match. Indira helps a new friend. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 COBRA. (Mal) The PM convenes an emergency meeting. 11.50 Beneath The Surface. (MA15+ads, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League Game 7. Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers. From the MCG. 11.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams continue their race around the world travelling across three continents and eight countries as they compete for the chance to claim the $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 12.30 Parenthood. (Mds, R) Kristina’s constant worrying affects her love life. Max starts working with a young aide. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. International news including interviews with people from the world of business, politics, media and sports. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Monkey Business. (PG) A look at a male squirrel monkey. 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm: Shopping. (MA15+l) Jeremy Clarkson decides to open a shop to sell his produce, if only he can stop his potatoes from rotting. 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. (PG, R) A bushwalker suffers crippling back pain. 10.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Cross Court. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Bachelors Australia. Three bachelors, Wesley Senna Cortes, Ben Waddell and Luke Bateman, search for love. 9.00 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 3 of 4. Police look closely into how the attacks are linked, with one suspect getting their attention: a known domestic violence offender engaged in a custody battle with his ex-wife in the family courts. 10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Mv) Alexa investigates a drowning. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 12.35am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 ABC News Update. 1.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets. (2017, M) 11.00 MOVIE: Day Of The Dead. (1985, MA15+) 12.50am City Under Fire: Inside War In Ukraine. 2.00 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 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. 2.05 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.05 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: Moonraker. (1979, PG) 11.15 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. Noon Faboriginal. 12.30 Going Places. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Burn Gently. 8.30 Sam Cooke: Legend. 9.50 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.10 Traffic. (1971, French) 10.00 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, Arabic) 12.15pm The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 2.10 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 3.50 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 6.00 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 7.30 The Company You Keep. (2012, M) 9.45 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 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 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008, PG) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 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 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (Final, R) 11.00 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Question Everything. (Final, R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGaln, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Elizabeth: Into The Storm. (PGa, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (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 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Morning session. 3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Afternoon session.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas To Savour. (2021, PGa) Britt Irvin, Zach Roerig, Bethany Brown. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (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. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.
6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Project Wild: Cambodia. (PG) Part 1 of 2. 8.30 Grand Designs: Chichester. (PG, R) Presented by Kevin McCloud. 9.20 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen: Cat Among The Pigeons. (PG, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 What Are We Feeding Our Kids? (PGm, R) 12.00 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 1.05 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (a, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secret World Of Snacks: Cereal. (PGas) Jo Brand narrates the story of some of the most iconic breakfast brands. 8.30 Niagara Falls. Explores the Niagara Falls, the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth. 9.30 The Doll Factory. (M) After a shocking crime haunts the city, Iris and Louis grow closer, but darkness follows them. 11.25 SBS World News Late. 11.55 The Congregation. (MA15+s, R) 2.35 Miniseries: True Colours. (Malv, 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 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 9.00 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a deep dive into the world of cricket. 9.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, Mlv, R) A cop is recruited to be the partner of a special agent assigned to police extraterrestrials living on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino. 11.30 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) A New Yorker takes justice into his own hands. Charles Bronson. 1.35 Black-ish. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) A woman undergoes marathon surgery to remove a recurrence of a rare type of cancer. 9.30 Children’s Hospital. (PGlm, R) After a dizzy spell at school, a young patient is revealed to be suffering from a brain tumour. 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Drive TV. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts. Part 1 of 2. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her. 9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 4 of 4. NSW Police Detective Inspector Pamela Young re-opens the case, hoping to achieve justice for the victims. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Danny investigates a violent mugging. 11.30 The Project. (R) 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. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (Final) 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Question Everything. (Final) 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Australian Epic. (Final) 10.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.25am Live At The Apollo. 1.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 2.10 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. 10.10 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 11.05 Sex Tape Germany. (Final) 12.15am F*ck, That’s Delicious. 12.45 QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.35 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 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. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Billy Liar. (1963, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only. (1981, M) 11.20 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.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 7.45 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 10.05 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 12.20pm The Legend Of Baron To’a. (2019, M) 2.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 3.55 Traffic. (1971, French) 5.45 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 7.35 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 9.30 The Operative. (2019, MA15+) 11.40 Kill The Messenger. (2014, M) 1.45am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
1pm The Force: BTL. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Zombieland: Double Tap. (2019, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.
Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 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 Love Island Australia. 10.15 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015, M) 12.15am I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 1.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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MY GEELONG Margaret Francese is a volunteer service leader with Orange Sky Australia, an organisation helping people experiencing homelessness. She spoke with Jena Carr about what she loves about living, working, and volunteering in Geelong. What is your connection to Geelong? I was born in Corio and moved to a different suburb within Geelong when I was 21, so I have always lived in Geelong. My mother always volunteered, and I also wanted to give back to my community. What do you like about where you live? I love Geelong and all its surroundings. We have amazing beaches down the Surf Coast and the best wineries at the Bellarine Peninsula. We also have the You Yangs National Park at the end. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? I love where I live and the diversity of people and cultures Geelong offers. If I could change anything with a magic wand, it would be the weather and the homelessness. Orange Sky Australia volunteer service leader Margaret Francese followed in her mother’s steps to give back to the community. (Supplied)
Where is your favourite place to spend time? At home, I lead a busy life with work and volunteering, so I love the peace and serenity my home gives me. What is something people may not know about you? I am a huge Hello Kitty fan and hope to get to Japan soon and go crazy with everything that is Hello Kitty. What do you like about your role with Orange Sky, and how did you get involved
with them? I love my role as a volunteer service leader as I get to meet most of our volunteers and friends who use our services. I love to hear their stories and to hear them
say they feel comfortable with us and they feel like we are family to them. It warms my heart to know that we are making a difference. Is there anything else you would like to add?
If you have the time to volunteer, please do in any capacity with any organisation. You will be welcomed with open arms, and it makes such a world of difference to people who genuinely need help.
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Christmas fun in the Gardens This December, the City of Greater Geelong will host its first Christmas in the Gardens at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. The free family event, held on Saturday, December 16 between 10am and 4pm, will offer more than 20 different events and activities throughout the day. Santa will be on hand for photos, circus performer Nic Daicomb will be roving throughout the day, while people can engage in scavenger hunting, face painting, Christmas sand art and giant games. The day will also feature two showings of the 2006 Christmas comedy film ‘Deck the 20 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 8 December, 2023
Halls’. Councillor Elise Wilkinson, deputy chair of the Active Space portfolio, said the event was sure to be a drawcard for young and old. “In the heart of Geelong, Christmas in the Gardens is an experience designed to bring families together in the warmth of Christmas cheer,” she said. “From the sparkle of face painting to the screening of the Christmas comedy classic movie ‘Deck the Halls’. Find a comfy spot on the lawn and soak in the experience.” Mayor Trent Sullivan said he was looking forward to a “magical day”.
“We’ve got so many great Christmas activities planned, including sand art, craft, stencilling, leaf rubbing, planting and decorating your own pot plant, roving circus performances, music and storytelling with Granny Lee and more,” he said. “We know Christmas can be expensive, so we’ve created this day as a free opportunity for all our community to enjoy.” Christmas in the Gardens is free and bookings are not required. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visit geelong.link/christmasingardens for more information.
Geelong council has urged dog owners to heed regulations around Ocean Grove and the Barwon Coast area, which came into effect on Friday, December 1. While Ocean Grove main beach is a year-round dog-free area, beaches west of the main beach, around the Ocean Grove Spit and across the river at Barwon Heads are also dog-free over the summer period. Animal management officers will be monitoring the area to enforce the seasonal change of regulations. Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan encouraged people to stay aware of what regulations are in effect throughout the year. “It’s important that everyone makes themselves aware of the orders to ensure that the entire community can enjoy their time at the beach this summer,” he said. “We understand that dogs are important for health and wellbeing for many people. “At the same time the presence of dogs can be a negative for some people who are seeking to enjoy the beach experience.” Bellarine Ward councillor Jim Mason agreed that it was important for dog owners to take responsibility for understanding the orders. “There will be officers present to support monitoring and enforcement of ongoing orders in all coastal areas across the municipality,” he said. “It’s really important that dog owners take the time to understand the change in conditions. “Council has sought to strike a balance to ensure that everyone has a positive time while enjoying the beautiful part of the world in which we live.” Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/pets for more information about dogs in public places throughout the Greater Geelong area.
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Christmas cheer at the Basilica By Matt Hewson Christmas is coming early for classical music fans, with Music at the Basilica presenting its Windfire Christmas concert and a series of free lunchtime concerts through December. The Windfire Choir and Orchestra will perform at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels at 7.30pm on Friday, December 15, featuring an impressive array of vocal and instrumental soloists and include a range of Christmas-themed works. The program will begin with Francesco Manfredini’s Christmas concerto for orchestra and conclude with Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noel, Op. 12, and will include more Saint-Saëns works as well as Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Joseph Hie will conduct orchestra and choir, which will include vocal soloists Teresa Duddy (soprano), Emily Swanson (soprano),
Dannielle O’Keefe (alto), David Campbell (tenor) and Tom Healy (baritone). Instrumental soloists Philip Healey (violin), Miranda Brockman (cello), Jacinta Dennett (harp) and Music at the Basilica’s artistic director Frank De Rosso, OAM (organ) will also feature throughout the program. Music at the Basilica’s Jane Bashiruddin said it was a pleasure to have so many talented soloists for the concert, all of them living in or having a strong connection to the Geelong region, giving the concert a “distinctly local flavour”. “We’ve got Teresa Duddy, who has had an international career in America and Europe and who has settled in Ocean Grove,” Ms Bashiruddin said. “She’s got a beautiful warm voice, and she’s sung major roles with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and things like that. “And of the instrumental soloists we have Miranda Brockman, who has been the
principal cellist for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for many years, but her family is from Geelong. She’s really a force to be reckoned with.” Music at the Basilica’s free lunchtime organ recital series, which began on Monday, December 4, has two more performances to come on December 11 and 18 from 12.30pm to 1.15pm. David MacFarlane, former director of music at Salvator am Wienerfeld, Vienna will perform a Christmas concert on December 11, while on December 18 Frank De Rosso will present an audio-visual experience including modern Christmas carols. Ms Bashiruddin said all were welcome to the lunchtime concerts, whether they could stay for the whole performance or not. “They’re free and they’ll fit nicely into anyone’s lunch break, or if they want to wander in and escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping for a while,” she said.
Soprano Teresa Duddy will feature at the Windfire Christmas Concert. (Supplied)
GAC 2024 program announced Hot on the heels of announcing its 2024 matinee program last week, Geelong Arts Centre has released its 2024 season schedule. In what will be the first full-length season in the newly redeveloped arts centre, eight shows make up the core of GAC’s Season 2024, ranging from the hilarious and heartwarming to the powerful and challenging. The Darlinghurst Theatre Company kicks off the season in February with Overflow, a humorous but devastating exploration of the
trans experience through the lens of women’s bathrooms. Throughout the year the program serves up fan favourites such as John Foreman’s Australian Pops Orchestra, Bell Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Season 2024 also appeals to those seeking new experiences, such as Shannon Molloy’s uplifting Fourteen or the “symphony of acrobatics, sound and light” that is Circa’s Humans 2.0.
Supporting the core Season 2024 program are GAC’s Rewire program, back for its second year, Family Magic and Delightful Days and Matinees. GAC chief executive and creative director Joel McGuinness said Season 2024 was “an open invitation for Geelong to be part of something extraordinary”. “From laughter-inducing comedy to soul-stirring classics, we’ve curated a season that resonates with the essence of our community,” he said.
“Our goal with SEASON 2024 is to take you on a journey; one that ignites your curiosity while ensuring enjoyment, just like the incredible new Geelong Arts Centre.” GAC head of programming Penny McCabe said the variety of works presented in 2024 would push the boundaries of creativity. “Geelong Arts Centre SEASON 2024 aims to leave you with more than memories; we want you to walk away inspired, moved, and ready to embrace the extraordinary,” she said.
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Campervan travellers will be welcomed to Geelong after receiving cold shoulders along the Surf Coast. Tourism industry figures said Geelong’s status as Victoria’s first council to partner a new Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles program could unlock tourism opportunities.
A local MP gave a tearful tribute to her close gay friend as Federal Parliament prepared for the final vote on same-sex marriage this week. Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson cried ass he remembered one of her final conversations with John Parker before he died months ago.
Almost 300 mostly-vacant car parks will become available to the public after hours in a council trial beginning this month. The trial comes after the Indy in September revealed the 292-space unreserved permit zone of Civic Centre Car Park was mostly empty during non-business hours.
The Palais is hoping to increase its patron cap to attract bigger shows to the region and it’s calling on the community for support. Under its planning permit, the theatre is only allowed to welcome 350 attendees, but owner Anthony Tripolino said he was hoping to have that expanded.
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Sing Australia Geelong Choir
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway. Admission $10 includes supper. Saturday December 8, 7.30pm-11pm, music Charles. ■ 0400 500 402
Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed. ■ Mary, 0419 278 456
Mindfulness & meditation Wednesdays 11am at U3A Geelong, Thursdays 10am U3A Torquay. ■ Jean, 5264 7484
Grovedale Seniors Indoor bowls Monday 1-3pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road. ■ Julie, 0419 549 521
Scribes Writers Group South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills. ■ geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
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
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Drysdale Day VIEW Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch. ■ Margaret, 0431 636 090
Christmas stall Royal Childrens Hospital Geelong Auxiliary’s annual Christmas stall at Bellevue Avenue, Highton, Thursday December 14, 8.30am-2pm. Special bake sale and gifts.
Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am. ■ Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449
Geelong Day VIEW First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong. ■ geelongdayview@gmail.com
Geelong Dragon Boat Club Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ 0417 555 547
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Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday. ■ Andrew, 0408-369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
Leopold VIEW Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am. ■ leopold.viewclub@gmail com
Geelong Evening VIEW Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com
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
Grovedale Marshall Probus Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale. ■ Anne, 0425 356 973
Ocean Grove Men’s Probus First Monday of each month, 10am, except January, at Surf Life Saving Club. ■ Barry, 0409 161 129
Stamps Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont. ■ Julie, 0438 270 549
Combined Probus Club of Geelong Sing Out Geelong Meets every third Monday of the month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads. ■ Malcolm, 0419 376 380
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Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel. ■ Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au
Hamlyn Heights Probus Second Thursday of the month, 10am, Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill. ■ Noel, 0425 706 339
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Newcomb Probus Grovedale Marshall Probus Meets second Thursday of the month, 10am, Grovedale Neighbourhood House, 45 Heyers Road. ■ Viv, 0458 288 504, or viviennebuchanan51@gmail.com
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•Mondaysocialnights,ClubItalia, Moolap, 7pm-9pm, $5. •Monthlydancenights,ClubItalia, Moolap, first Saturday of month, live band, trybooking.com. ■ 0432 503 997, or jukeboxrockers@gmail.com
Cards Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid. ■ griddlepop@hotmail.com
Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries. ■ Dorota, 5224 1105 Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays
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Line dancing Kardinia Seniors Club, beginners class from 12.30pm every Wednesday, at 450 Moorabool Street, South Geelong. ■ Dianne, 0410 039 063
Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont. ■ Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net
Choir St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45pm to 8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir. Children’s choir soon. ■ Dr Terry Norman, 0411 875 033, or termernorman@gmail.com
Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome. ■ Marlene, 5275 0363, or John, 0434 142 282
Saturdays 7.30pm to 10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. ■ 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au
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First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. ■ geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969
Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing Wednesdays 7.30pm-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $6, includes light supper. ■ Russ, 5250 1937
Elliminyt ballroom dancing Ocean Grove Seniors
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Zonta Club of Geelong
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Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial. ■ revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons
Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540
Elliminyt Hall, 168 Main Street, Elliminyt. Third Saturday of the month, 8pm-11.30pm. Entry: $10 and a plate. Music by CD. ■ John, 0403 903 809 to confirm dance is on
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Ford Everest reaching new heights By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring Some of Ford Ranger’s magic must have rubbed off on Everest because it’s now one of the top 10 best-selling cars in Australia, second only to the Toyota Prado in its segment. The last time we drove Everest we were pleasantly surprised by the wagon and the latest, third generation model is no exception, in keeping with the market response. It’s ironic because sometimes we critics can bag the crap out of a car, then stand back amazed as it sells its socks off. Go figure.
Styling Everest adopts the same ‘tough’ look as the Ranger, bluff and squared off where the previous model was rounded. It’s more muscular in appearance and targeted at blokes, and is light years from the Ford Territory that pioneered this segment for the brand 20 years ago. The rear is obviously different, with broad, strong horizontal lines. The Sport grade has proved popular and is now available with a choice of 3.0-litre V6 or 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels, together with rear- or all-wheel drive. Sport is readily identified by the black treatment that everyone seems to want these days, with black trim, black wheels and black raised lettering for the badges. And it’s the only grade available in the exclusive colour Blue Lightning, as pictured. Inside there’s two-zone climate air, with part-leather, Sport-embossed front seats that are heated and cooled. The driver seat is 10-way power adjustable with memory setting while the front passenger seat is eight-way power-adjustable. All grades apart from Ambiente come with
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three rows of seats. Standard kit includes 20-inch alloys, side steps, LED head, tail and daytime running lights, electric parking brake, keyless entry and start, auto lights and wipers, auto high beam, speed sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, auto dimming rear view mirror, front and rear parking sensors. Prices start from $53,490 for the 2.0-litre rear-drive Ambiente. Trend is priced from $60,990, Sport from $62,990, Wildtrak from $72,804 and Platinum from $77,000, all before on road costs. Our test vehicle was the rear drive Sport with the 2.0-litre engine. If you want all wheel drive, it’s packaged with the V6 and comes at a cost of $70,590. Prestige paint adds $700 (everything but white) and the tow pack is $1700.
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ANCAP says Everest’s five-star safety rating is based mainly on test results for the Ford Ranger utility on which it is based, with supplementary information from Ford (not sure why). It has nine airbags, including driver and passenger knee airbags along with the latest centre airbag which provides added protection to front seat occupants in side impact crashes is also standard. There’s also a rear-view camera, Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and AEB Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK), and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard. There are five top tether child seat anchors and another two Isofix anchors.
Driving Everest is big, at 4914mm long and 1842mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2900mm. It has 230mm of ground clearance whether it’s the 4x4 version or not and this model tips the scales at 2295kg. The dimensions are roughly the same as before, with a 50mm increase in track and wheelbase. The changes have been made to accommodate the V6 and the new hybrid when it finally arrives. The longer wheelbase means more space inside, but the height of the vehicle also means getting in and out could be problematic for short people, particularly less athletic ones. There are only 259 litres of space behind the third row of seats, rising to a healthy 898 litres with the third row stowed. Everest comes with a choice of engines
depending on the grade. There’s also rear and all-wheel drive to factor in. Ambiente and Trend kick off the range with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel, while Wildtrak and Platinum bring a Ford-sourced 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel. Mid-range Sport can be had with either – RWD with the four, AWD with the six. This model is fitted with 255/55 series Goodyear Wrangler Territory HT road tyres. A full-size alloy spare is provided. Whichever model you choose, it can tow a 3500kg load, but there’s a thing called gross combined mass to consider and the V6 is probably the better option for towing. Like most cars these days starting Everest is accomplished via a button that takes the place of a key. In Everest that button literally takes the place of the key mechanism in the barrel on the steering column. It’s a bit of an oddity and had us looking for a button each and every time we started the wagon – either in the console or to the left or right of the wheel. The instrument cluster is part digital in this model with a rather unimaginative 8.0-inch squared off display that sits between traditional analogue gauges. It’s not until you get to the top of the line Platinum that it’s flashier and all digital, with a 12.3-inch screen. Looking and running your hands over surfaces in the cabin reveals plenty of hard, cheap, generic plastic trim, detracting from the ambience. The honeycomb air vents are a case in point. But most eyes will be focused on the Tesla-like touchscreen which provides plenty of real estate for satnav and secondary controls, although we’re not sure why it is necessary to have both physical and electronic controls for the aircon. The system can be slow to boot and at one point the screen blacked out for 30 seconds during which it remained unresponsive. Wireless Android Auto worked flawlessly. The four-cylinder twin turbo diesel is basically the same unit that powered the Raptor five years ago with a little tweaking. In that context and producing 500Nm of torque from a low 1750 rpm, it is anything but disappointing. The V6 is just icing on the cake. Unlike most diesels, the four feels smooth and quiet, with a real spring to its step. Changes are smooth and those 10 speeds make sure the engine is always where it needs to be, but it feels a little busy at times. Adaptive cruise control works all the way down to a dead stop, before going again, and with intelligent speed assist active will automatically change to the current speed limit. Rear suspension is different to that in the ute, more sophisticated to make things more comfortable for rear seat occupants. But our passengers still complained about ride quality in the back and the ride quality is generally a little jiggly and not as good as a sedan. It’s good to see plenty of rear air outlets, located in the roof, which will stop the kids from getting sick. Auto engine stop-start is fitted and cycles down the aircon with the engine. The result can be stifling on a hot day and freezing when it’s cold, but can probably be turned off. Try as we may, we couldn’t get hot air into the back on a brisk Canberra day. The cabin is a nice, quiet place to be on the road, thanks to an acoustic windscreen and well sound-proofed engine – but there’s no mention of noise cancelling technology this time around. There are no gear change paddles. Instead, a thumb-controlled rocker switch at the top of the shift lever performs the same function. It’s okay for occasional changes, but no good for long term use. The steering has gone from light to hard work, mainly because of the lane-centreing assistance. Take your hands off the wheel and the car will steer itself for a good few seconds, including bends, before you’re warned to put your hands back on the wheel. It wants to do the work and the trick is to let it do most of the work instead of fighting the wheel which can become tiring – or simply turn it off with a switch conveniently located on the wheel. With an 80-litre fuel tank, combined fuel consumption for this model is a claimed 7.1L/100km. We were getting as little as 7.8L/100km after almost 1200km of mixed driving.
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Left: John Monahan for Drysdale. Centre: Mark Coleman (top); Lance Kelly bowls second for City. Right: Suzy Coleman in action for City of Geelong. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 377039
Top comps complete matches Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was at City of Geelong Bowls Club in North Geelong and at Winter Reserve and McDonald Reserve both in Belmont for some bowls and cricket action.
Cameron Port hits out.
Tom Mathieson puts everything into this delivery. He finished with 5 for 12 off 13 overs.
Zac Wills edges a delivery from Jed Hanneysee and is caught at slip by Willem Breuer. Above: Lewis Campbell is bowled by Sam Ellis. Below: Nash Viney guides this ball through slips for a single.
A Jett Price delivery. Greg Willows faces up to Sam Ellis. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 377038 Friday, 8 December, 2023 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 29
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Cats top the league with record memberships Geelong is celebrating a record number of AFLW members off the back of its most successful season to date, placing it first in the league for membership base size. A total of 790 members joined for the 2023 season, a 21.1 percent increase on the previous club record set in 2022. It saw the Cats climb the overall league rankings to first – up from third last season, when they were ranked first in Victoria – as well as sitting first in the league for fan engagement. Geelong Cats chief executive Steve Hocking thanked Cats members for their support. “As our AFLW program has enjoyed another
significant year in its development, building an exciting and sustainable brand of football, it is fantastic to see an increasing number of fans supporting our team as members,” he said. “To rank first in the league for membership is a testament to the incredible support and passion we experience from Cats fans. “There is something incredibly special about the club’s membership base, and their faith and support of our AFLW team is felt out on the field and in the halls of GMHBA Stadium, creating an unmistakably Geelong atmosphere.” Women’s football has enjoyed a strong
year of growth in the Geelong region, with a significant increase in average crowds at the Cats’ home games at GMHBA Stadium, as well as an increase in female participation in the AFL Barwon region. There was a 6 per cent increase in female participation year-on-year in 2023, taking the total increase since 2019 – the year Geelong entered the AFLW – to 44 per cent. AFL Barwon regional manager Edward Wilson said the organisation worked closely with Geelong Football Club to be innovative and initiative-driven to grow female participation in the region.
“When AFLW kicked-off, this started an incredible rise in female football within our region,” he said. “The exponential growth witnessed before COVID has slowed, but we’re fortunately still growing at a significant rate. “In 2023, we launched our Under 9 Girls competition and had an internal goal of four-to-six teams. Thanks to our strategic partnership with the Cats and significant planning, we had 15 teams, which was a very pleasing result.” Geelong Cats 2024 memberships are on sale at membership.geelongcats.com.au
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Midweek Section 1 Rusteze and Grape Therapy 2: Back: Jo Puckett, Ana Clifton, Narelle Thompson, Andrea Eccleston, front: Sarah Williams, Donna Schoenmaekers, Denise Airey and Mel McCelland. (Supplied)
Top teams in fine form LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers It was a mixed week weatherwise, but Monday Women’s certainly had the best of it, with play starting at a balmy 25 degrees. Section 2 saw the three top teams have good wins, but as there was no significant difference in the scores, the ladder remained unchanged meaning Wallabies and Western Warriors will meet in next week’s final. Section 1 played its final this week and the tennis was as hot as the weather. Grape Therapy, which finished minor premiers, started the match well against closest rivals Rusteze, with long time playing partners Jo Puckett and Ana Clifton coming up against Mel McCelland and Denise Airey. The match was punctuated with long rallies, great court coverage and shot making, but Puckett and Clifton proved too strong
winning 8-3. The second doubles was a gruelling battle between Therapies Sarah Williams and Donna Schoenmaekers and Rusteze’s Narelle Thompson and Andrea Eccleston. Battling each other and the low setting sun, the combinations were well matched, but Rusteze took an early 3-1 lead which they held to the end, and after almost an hour won through 8-5 to level the sets, but Grape Therapy held a narrow two-game lead. The third set saw Puckett team with Williams against McCelland and Thompson, in another set where the level of play belied the score. Grape Therapy had the best of the lengthy baseline rallies, and got off to a flying start winning the first five games, before Rusteze fought back, winning the next three. From there Puckett and Williams steadied, finishing off the set 8-3. The final set saw Clifton and Schoenmaekers
face Airey and Eccleston in another lengthy battle. The teams were neck and neck through the match with some phenomenal serving and smashing by Airey, great placement by Clifton and patience by Eccleston. The score seesawed with Rusteze getting an early break, but Therapy broke back soon and eventually the teams found themselves level at six-all. With all but four games being decided by lengthy deuce games, it was a case of who could hold their nerve and get over the line. In the end Grape Therapy managed to hold serve and then break to take the win 8-6 and end the night as premiers. This Thursday will see the final of Thursday Triples Section 1, with Moolap’s Two Phones Chol looking to win a fifth season in a row, with only Grovedale standing in the way. Grovedale will be hoping it hasn’t peaked a week too early, having beaten the reigning premiers this week, but only time will tell.
Geelong Cricket Association’s T20 comp produced two stunning centuries in round two. St Joseph’s opener Jack Riding made a blistering 104 from 67 balls in his side’s win against Lethbridge in round two on Tuesday December 5. Riding and Andrew Casey (48 off 35) put on 125 for the first wicket in Joeys’ score of 3/182. Lethbridge’s Hayden Spiller made 58 in reply, but the team fell 64 runs short. Rob Smith smacked 116 from only 52 deliveries as Grovedale defeated Meredith. It was Smith’s second ton of the competition in as many hits. Newtown & Chilwell defeated Geelong West in a thriller. Jared Muraca took 5/20 for West as the Two Blues were dismissed for 131, but his team fell just one run shy off 20 overs. Shane McNamara hit 10 fours and five sixes in his unbeaten 87 from 49 balls for East Belmont against Thomson. Sean O’Neill chipped in with 48. Hamish Coulson tried hard for Thomson with 56, but fell 38 runs short. Alexander Thomson won a low-scoring game against Corio. The Vikings made 9/88 from 20 overs, but in reply, Corio was all out for 72 as Jake Dubbeldam grabbed 5/11. Lara defeated Torquay. Torquay made 4/105, but was probably 30 short. Lara responded by getting the runs in 18 overs and losing only two wickets with Kaden Marum making 49. Philip Visser made 52 for North Geelong in its win against Leopold. The Magpies made 7/122 and Leopold was all out for 90 with Connor Hangan and Thomas Webster each snaring three wickets.
Grand finals shift to a Friday instead of Saturday The 2024 Geelong Football Netball League grand finals will be played on a Friday in a major shift from its traditional Saturday timeslot. The grand finals next year will be on Friday September 27, which is also a public holiday the day before the AFL grand final. AFL Barwon has not confirmed venues or starting times. There will be leaguewide general byes on May 25 and July 6 with a split round to be held on August 3 and 10. Round 1 will begin on Saturday April 13 and the finals will start on Saturday September 7. The Bellarine Football Netball League season begins on Good Friday and continues 30 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 8 December, 2023
over the Easter weekend with the round one fixture announced. Barwon Heads hosts Anglesea, last year’s grand finalists Torquay and Drysdale clash at Torquay, Newcomb travels to Portarlington, Queenscliff entertains Ocean Grove and Modewarre hosts Geelong Amateur. League byes will be observed on Saturday May 11 and Saturday July 6 with the final series commencing Saturday August 17 and the grand finals on Saturday September 7. AFL Barwon senior and Under 19s female footy kicks off on Friday April 5 with general byes on the weekends starting Friday May 3 and Friday July 5. Grand finals are on the weekend beginning Friday August 23.
MEANWHILE the AFL Barwon Commission awarded the its first life membership to Craig Keating at its AGM. Keating served as the inaugural chair of the commission over a decade-long tenure before finishing up at the end of 2022. AFL Barwon chair Michelle Gerdtz was delighted that Craig has been recognised for his outstanding service. “Craig’s commitment to the region since the inception of AFL Barwon was exceptional,” she said. “As the inaugural chair, he led the region through some really challenging times that his strong leadership helped guide the business, slubs, and its stakeholders through.”
It will be a battle of the 2023 BFL grand finalists in round one next year when Torquay hosts Drysdale over Easter.
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We have improved: Flapper By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove coach Matt Flapper believes his Premier Division side is stronger than last season’s Geelong Bowls Region premiership winning outfit. Ocean Grove is 14 points clear of Queenscliff on top of the ladder after a 28-shot win against Eastern Park on Saturday December 2 and Flapper said he is confident the side has what it takes to win again. “I actually think we have improved it,” he said. “It’s all going well at this stage. It’s a good side. The players are responding and obviously we achieved (the premiership) last year and we’re pretty hungry to go back and do it again.” Max Rowley has come into the side this season and has proven to be a fine addition. “Max has come from South Bendigo, so he’s moving down here and that process is sort of starting to happen,” Flapper said. “And funnily enough, two years ago we were runner-up at the state pennant and Max was playing for South Bendigo who beat us in the final so he’s playing for us now, which is pretty cool. “He’s a young player (with) a lot of potential
Drysdale young gun Maya Rees and City of Geelong skip Nick Craven in action on Saturday. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 377039
and he’s fitted in like a glove straight away. He’s playing two in my rink and is just a solid acquisition.” Ocean Grove is undefeated after six rounds
with five wins and a tie against Queenscliff. “That was a cracking game of bowls,” Flapper said of the round 2 Queenscliff clash. “And you know, if I was honest, I don’t think
we played to standard. I thought we struggled a bit. We didn’t adapt to the conditions quickly enough. “And that was certainly something we spoke about coming out of that game that we needed to improve on. You can’t be complacent, just because it worked last year doesn’t mean it’s going to work again.” Ocean Grove’s 80 to 52 win against Eastern Park was won on all three rinks. Brad Pavey got home by one, Peter Loe won by 15 and Flapper triumphed by 12. It sets up a huge round seven clash against Drysdale on Saturday. Drysdale is in fourth place and defeated City of Geelong on the weekend 64 to 48 with Ashley Rees’ rink the key with a 17-shot buffer. Queenscliff doubled Bareena’s score in a 76 to 38 win. Chris Richardson’s rink played well for Bareena, going down by only three shots. However, big wins to Steve Sullivan and Ray Butler ensured all 16 points stayed in the borough. Highton won a thriller against a gallant Bell Post Hill by one shot. Leigh McIlvenney won for Bareena, but wins on the other two rinks were just enough to give Highton the win.
Left: St Joseph’s Cameron Port is bowled by North Geelong skipper Tom Mathieson for four. Centre: Sam Ellis grabbed three wickets for South Barwon. Right: Brad Apps unsuccessfully appeals for lbw against Brandon Purcell, but would later go on to take his wicket. Top right: Brady Somers was instrumental in helping Highton draw the game with 32 from 89 deliveries. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 377038
North Geelong swoops to claim maximum points North Geelong sits four points clear on top of the Geelong Cricket Association ladder after claiming an ultra-impressive outright win against St Joseph’s in round 7. Rain on Friday and Saturday morning forced the cancellation of many grades, including the entire Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association, but all four GCA Division 1 matches got a start. Play was delayed by about an hour at Winter Reserve, which forced North Geelong skipper Tom Mathieson to declare at his side’s overnight total of 6/114 in response to St Joseph’s 55 all out. A lead of 59 would prove almost enough to prevent a fourth innings. And it was left-arm seamer Mathieson who roared back into form for the Magpies, taking 5/12 from 13 immaculate overs. Joeys’ first five batters reached double figures, but the side needed a long partnership to have
any hope of avoiding outright defeat. “They finally came out okay,” Mathieson said. “Sometimes you can be bowling well and you don’t get the rewards. It was just a matter of putting the ball in those spots.” Dale Kerr and Tom Webster each picked up two scalps while Bradley Apps took one to go with his five in the first innings. Perhaps the highlight of the innings was a superb catch by Mitch Troy at long-on to dismiss Callum Leese. Joeys were skittled for 79, which left North Geelong just 21 to chase. Sam Hall blasted 17 off five deliveries giving the Pies all 10 points. “We were confident going into day two without being overly confident,” Mathieson said. “Knowing that the wicket might be doing a bit and if we put the ball in the right areas.” The competition returns to one-day mode for
the two weeks before the Christmas break and North Geelong faces Highton and Grovedale. Mathieson said it wouldn’t be too difficult to adjust back to 50-over cricket. “We didn’t really change a lot from 50-over to 80-over cricket for our batting,” he said. “We just backed ourselves to go from ball one and if we bat for 50 overs we’re probably going to get a decent score anyway. “It’s more so the bowling changes we’ll probably look at rather than bowling line and length and consistently, we’ll look to use more change-ups.” EAST BELMONT took the points against Newtown & Chilwell with an impressive run chase. The Two Blues resumed at 7/149 and reached a competitive 198 with Noah Guida getting a fine 56. Pace duo Dylan Moroney (5/57) and Jack Jenkins (3/48) took most of the wickets. An unbeaten 62 by Luke Inglis and 53
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