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FERRY+ TENNIS PACKAGES Skating through January Lace up the skates and break out the togs as Geelong expects a warm and bright second half of January. With the weather cranking up and the sun shining bright, it is the perfect time to get out and enjoy everything the Geelong and Bellarine offers. From festivals to beaches and everything in between, a range of options are available for people to enjoy the nice weather or escape the heat. The warm weather kicks off on Friday, January 12, with a high of 30 degrees before cooling down to 22 and 23 degrees over the weekend. The Geelong community can also expect a warmish week next week, with temperatures reaching 25 degrees on Monday and 27 on Tuesday. Sean and Christelle Whitworth (pictured) are already enjoying Geelong’s nice weather with a day out on the skates at the waterfront.
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$2 billion academy plans The southern hemisphere’s largest tennis academy is set to be built 25km southwest of Geelong. This world-first partnership will see CORA effectively replicate French tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s flagship facility in Nice on the French Riviera. The tennis academy complex at CORA will consist of 48 courts, including 33 tennis courts, 15 other courts (padel, pickle and mini), a show court and a clubhouse with state-of-the-art gym and swimming facilities which will offer membership access and a pro shop. “This is a big move for our brand, we have always loved Australia, a genuine ‘tennis nation’, and this partnership is an exciting development for the region, providing
educational and career opportunities for young students as well as athletes,” Mouratoglou said. “With over half the Australian adult population showing clear interest in tennis and school programs as well as tennis camps, CORA is the perfect partner to help deliver our vision in APAC, creating the number one tennis school program in the southern hemisphere.” In collaboration with an Australianaccredited boarding school provider, Mouratoglou Academy Australia at CORA will have the capacity to offer approximately 200 places to tennis students (between years 5 and 12) with the first school year expected to commence in 2027.
The academy will be built at Modewarre and the associated boarding school will form part of the larger CORA sport and tourism precinct which is anticipated to include other sport academies, a 128-Room 5-Star Wellness Hotel, 30 Super Lodges, a Retail Village, Allied Health & Sports Science facilities and a significant conservation precinct. “It is really exciting to see our region become home to this world-class training facility,” deputy prime minister and Member for Corio Richard Marles said. “Not only will students and athletes from the Victorian Surf Coast, greater Geelong and beyond benefit, but it will also support hundreds of local jobs.” “CORA creates an incredible opportunity
to deliver a significant legacy product that positions the state as a centre of sporting excellence on the world stage. This development also provides the much-needed ‘anchor’ product along the Great Ocean Road to encourage visitors to stop and engage with the area for longer periods of time and, importantly, to spend more in the region,” Victorian Tourism Industry Council chief executive Felicia Mariani said. During construction it is estimated that CORA will create more than 1000 jobs and inject more than $2 billion into the local economy and in operation, provide 800 jobs and more than $150 million in revenue annually to the region.
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Janet McNamara, left, Wendy Stevens and Maryann Kuit marched along Ocean Grove in a rally against seismic blasting. (Ivan Kemp) 381964_01
Rally against seismic blasting supported By Jena Carr A campaign against seismic blasting for fossil gas has kicked off in Ocean Grove with a well-received peaceful march down The Terrace. The Great Ocean Rescue tour began in Barwon Heads on Friday, January 5, with a screening of the Surfrider Foundation Australia film Southern Blast before hosting an Ocean Grove rally the next day. Rally organiser Mitch Pope said the Otway Coastal Environment Action Network (OCEAN) initiative resulted in nearly 300 people participate in the rally, the tour’s first major event. “We got an incredible response from business owners and everyone on the main street. When we marched slowly through the
street, everyone came out of their shops and cheered us on,” he said. “We marched from the main street down to the beach, where we had guest expert speakers talk about seismic blasting and our marine environment’s connection to the country.” Mr Pope said it was important for people to stay informed about seismic blasting. This process releases sonic explosions of around 250 decibels every 10 seconds to search for gas and oil reserves. “It kills zooplankton, the basis of all marine food webs. It’s so powerful that it can deafen whales who rely on their hearing for feeding, breeding, and migration,” he said. “We’re showing these companies that we’re not going away, we’re only going to grow, our voices are only going to get louder and we’re
only going to get stronger. We can win this.” Marine biologist Madi O’Brien said the local marine environments needed to be protected against the impact of the emerging climate. “Temperate marine environments like the Great Southern Reef are particularly crucial,” she said “Kelp forests take up and store huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which is so important for reducing the impacts of the climate crisis.” The Great Ocean Rescue tour will continue travelling along the western Victorian coastline throughout January, with events in Wye River and Apollo Bay this weekend. People can get involved in the tour by attending the upcoming rally and film screenings in person or by visiting ocean.org. au
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The Surf Coast will host a free workshop to inform creatives on how to submit a successful arts grant application. The Getting That Grant online workshop will be held on January 18 in preparation for Surf Coast Shire Council’s DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grants application period in February. Councillor Libby Stapleton said Surf Coast creatives would have a chance to learn from arts development officer Harriet Gaffney during the free workshop. “Grant applications can often feel daunting, not knowing how to tell the story of your project or what funding bodies are looking for,” she said. “Getting That Grant will provide creatives with a confidence boost to apply not only for our upcoming DEVELOP round but also other funding avenues at the state or national level.” Drop-in sessions will also be held on February 6 in Lorne and Winchelsea and February 8 in Anglesea and Torquay for people to discuss their DEVELOP grant application and ideas with the Project Officer. Cr Stapleton said the grants recognised that creative output took research, time, development and effort while helping people advance in their chosen careers. “We only have to look at last year’s applications to know that local artists and creatives are overflowing with great ideas, and that often funding is needed to kick-start them,” she said. “It’s why we’re proud to offer the DEVELOP grants, which support our goal of the Surf Coast Shire being a place to nurture, acknowledge and promote innovation, the creative arts and industries.” Grant applications open on February 1, and more information is available at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/DEVELOP
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One of the longest running fairs in the country is back this weekend for a day of food, stalls and plenty of fun. Cottage by the Sea’s annual fair began as a picnic in 1924 and is the children’s charity’s longest-running fundraiser. “Our annual fair has been operating for almost 100 years and is a chance for the community to all come together and grab some wonderful bargains, delicious fruit and veg, and have a fun day out at one of Queenscliff’s great locations,” Cottage by the Sea chief executive Adam Wake said. There will be a range of different stalls operating on the day from fresh produce to a BBQ lunch, barista coffee, homemade cakes, jams, lemon cordial and Devonshire tea. The fair will also include pop-up market stalls selling jewellery, pots and plants, second-hand books and clothing. The Harvey family and Harvey’s of Highton have been supporting the fair for more than 20 years, donating the fresh fruit and vegetables for sale. Cottage by the Sea staff, board members, branch members, volunteers, supporters, sponsors and the community all contribute to the fair’s success and help make the day run smoothly. The fair attracts thousands of people each year and entry is by gold coin donation. Founded in 1890 in Queenscliff, Cottage by the Sea provides tailored programs for 2 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 January, 2024
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kids within a holiday environment. All of the funds raised from the annual fair will go directly to Cottage by the Sea programs.
The fair is on Saturday January 13 from 9am to 2pm at Cottage by the Sea, 29 Flinders Street, Queenscliff.
The disqualified driver behind a deadly head-on crash near Geelong has been charged and had his parole cancelled. The 28-year-old North Shore man was allegedly speeding and overtaking other motorists on Hamilton Highway in Stonehaven in the lead-up to last Wednesday night’s crash. Police allege his car, a white Holden Berlina, swerved onto the opposite side of the highway and smashed head-on into a red Holden Barina. A 12-year-old girl, a rear seat passenger in the second car, died at the scene. A seven-year-old girl, also sitting in the back of that car, was taken to hospital with serious upper body injuries but her condition has since improved to stable. The Barina’s driver, a 36-year-old woman and a 38-year-old male passenger were taken to Geelong Hospital in a serious condition. The Berlina driver was taken to Geelong Hospital in a stable condition, while his passenger, a 21-year-old North Shore man, was in a critical condition. Major crash detectives charged the driver with breaching of parole, driving while suspended, dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury. His parole has been cancelled.
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Prospect Hill defends project By Jena Carr A waste management company responsible for the Lara Big Incinerator has spoken out amongst threats of legal action. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) approved a development license on December 6, 2023, for Prospect Hill International’s (PHI) proposed energy-from-waste facility at 164-200 McManus Road. A PHI spokesperson said the proposed facility would divert up to 400,000 tonnes of non-hazardous and non-recyclable residual waste per year for nearly 25 years. “Energy-from-waste facilities are a safe and
reliable way of diverting waste from landfills and converting it into electricity,” they said. “Measures to minimise impacts on the surrounding communities include noise reduction, soundproofing design elements and state-of-the-art air emissions controls. “The project will positively contribute to the community including through creating close to 400 jobs during construction and approximately 30 ongoing roles at the facilities.” The spokesperson said PHI recognised the community’s concerns and wanted to reassure people that the proposed facility would meet the “best practice measures and environmental standards”.
“As the project progresses into the next phase, we see this as an opportunity to re-establish relationships with community members about the project,” they said. “Exhaust gases from the combustion process go through sophisticated treatment processes, ensuring emissions will be well below the relevant EPA and European standards. “When the facility is in operation it will be constantly monitored using a Continuous Emissions Monitoring System and staffed 24/7...to protect health and safety.” Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) lawyers, acting on behalf of the Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, said it called on the state government to stop the facility.
“The community is understandably nervous that Lara will have yet another industrial facility impacting their air quality,” senior specialist lawyer Bruce Lindsay said. “The scientific links between pollution from waste incinerators and detrimental impacts on human health have not been given sufficient consideration. “Our governments must have a greater focus on waste reduction, reuse, repurpose and repair, as well as an emphasis on local recycling and composting initiatives.” The EJA also said Say No to Lara Big Incinerator campaign members were planning to seek a review of the EPA decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
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Portarlington Mussel Festival’s Kyla Field, left, Micki Monahan, Richard Underwood, John Mitchell and Jenny Banks. (Ivan Kemp) 382650_02
Mussels to take over Portarlington By Jena Carr It’s time to get cracking as the Portarlington Mussel Festival returns for a day of great food and entertainment. The festival will showcase different music, food and markets as it takes over Portarlington Park from 9.30am to 5pm on Saturday, January 16. President Richard Underwood said there was something for everyone to enjoy, with more than 200 market stalls and live music on the day.
“We’re keen to showcase the mussels which, in past years we’ve moved somewhere around 10 tonnes of mussels at the festival that’s both cooked and taken home,” he said. “The other main attraction is our entertainment, we’ve got five stages, and... we’ve got our cooking demonstration marquee as well, which is always popular.” “We’ve also got a children’s area which will have the usual things like face painting and bouncing castles and the inflatable slides, and we’ve also got a number
of roaming acts.” Mr Underwood said it would be his last year with the festival and hoped it would be a successful and safe event. “I just want it to be another wonderful, successful community-organised festival in which close to 18 community organisations are involved,” he said. The event is entirely volunteer-run, attracting visitors from across the state to celebrate and enjoy the local mussel industry. Entry into the event is a $5 donation per adult and free for kids.
Barwon Water has doubled the membership of its Customer Advisory Committee following a good response to an expressions of interest process, The 12 new members, who represent a cross section of age, geographic locations, gender and cultural diversity, joined the committee late last year. The new members bring broad and diverse perspectives to the group, with experience ranging from customer service, tourism, agribusiness and renewable energy to health, arts and culture, education, and youth work. Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said he was thrilled with the response to the call for nominations. “The Customer Advisory Committee helps put customers and our community at the heart of our strategy, services and infrastructure,” he said. “Since 1996, the committee has been helping us respond to customer needs, involve our community in project planning and share important community knowledge.” Mr Cumming said that in the past year alone, members volunteered more than 250 hours to deliberate and discuss Barwon Water topics – informing and influencing decisions, shaping Barwon Water priorities and sharing community insights. “CAC advice has been invaluable, influencing our sustainable water use and digital technology programs, Customer Experience Strategy, support for customers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and how we balance investment with customer affordability,” he said.
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The Youth Council has been one of our great initiatives. It not only provides an opportunity for young people to contribute to civic life, and to have their voices heard. It has also been a great learning experience, both for our youth representatives and the wider council group. So, it is fantastic to see one of the projects that Youth Council has strongly advocated for – a dedicated youth space in central Geelong – come to life. Council will open a Geelong Youth Hub, within the Busport building on Brougham St, from January 2025. Thanks to a $400,000 Victorian Government grant, we will operate the hub as part of a two-year pilot. Planning for this initiative was progressed by the Youth Council, during the development of a feasibility study in 2022. In its last report, the 2023 iteration of Youth Council said providing a secure hub would be a positive way for young people to access services and activities and reclaim space within central Geelong. Youth Council asked that young people were able to contribute to the planning of the hub, to ensure it meets their needs and they have ownership over the facility. In line with that, City officers are now sourcing ideas and information via a variety of methods. This will help inform the design of the hub, as well as the services and activities it offers. The aim is to create a fun, welcoming and safe hub, that caters to community members aged 12 to 25 years. I encourage all young people to put forward their views and to help us shape this wonderful facility.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan.
While council resolved to sell the Busport building in 2022, we are not taking any steps to progress this while we review our wider approach to the sale of public assets. Because of this, the not-for-profit group Outpost can continue to use Busport, while it searches for a more permanent base. The council operates a fantastic facility, the fOrT Youth Centre, that provides a lot of activities and services for young people in the
northern suburbs. The prospect of a providing something similar in the heart of central Geelong is very exciting. I’m really looking forward to seeing our region’s young people contribute to what it should feel and look like. Please visit yoursay.geelongaustralia.com. au/YouthHub to share your ideas, and to check out details on the information session and co-design workshops.
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Have say on streetscape Your letters Geelong residents, city workers, commuters and visitors are encouraged to have their say on the Draft Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley Streetscape Masterplan. The City of Greater Geelong Council will take feedback on Tuesday, January 16, from 10am to noon and 4.30pm to 6pm at the Wurriki Nyal civic precinct at 137-149 Mercer Street. Councillor Peter Murrihy said the masterplan considered pedestrian improvements, greening intersection upgrades, seating, art, cycling and accessibility from previous community engagements. “We want to progressively improve these streets, so that they are more appealing and user-friendly for all users,” he said. “Key themes included a desire for footpath improvements, better street lighting, and more trees, landscaping, bins, outdoor dining, public seating and historical information.” Cr Eddy Kontelj said he hoped to hear from the community on how the Gheringhap, Mercer, and Bayley streets can be more welcoming, and that feedback was a vital part of the plan. “The City will analyse and take into account all the responses as the master plan is finalised,” he said. “It is so important that the community provide open and honest feedback, because these potential changes will have a significant impact on the future look and functionality of this area of Geelong.” The draft masterplan looks to make the Mercer, Gheringhap and Bayley streets more inviting, accessible and green with support from the Victorian Government and developers. People can stay updated on the project’s
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Memories of Australia Day Opinions differ on how Australia Day 26 January should be observed or celebrated. My most enduring memories of Australia Day are not of the day itself (not then a public holiday), but as the trigger date for the celebration of ANA (Australian Natives Association) Weekend, the long weekend with a Monday holiday, celebrated on the closest weekend to the date. In the 1950s, ANA Weekend was when we Rover Scouts gathered at Eumeralla Scout Camp near Anglesea to indulge in competitive athletics and surfing – the Eumeralla Surf Moot. My Crew, Geelong’s Eumeralla Rovers, was host. The date itself was of little consequence. If we are going to celebrate the birth of our nation, surely it should be on the anniversary of the day we (all of us, black, white and in-between) became a nation and gained our independence from the Poms, 1 January 1900. Or better still, on the nearest Monday. Please don’t think about mucking around with our flag. Parliament chose it by competition back in 1901 and the only change since is the blue ensign being given precedence over the formerly almost universal use of the red one in 1953. A republic? Forget it! Who wants a presidential system like the Chinese, North Koreans or (gulp) the Yanks? However if the Brits can make do with one king for 70 million people, I reckon we could lose all the State Governors and the Governor General and just have one Governor on about $180,000 per annum. Think of the savings. (If called upon, I would accept, albeit with a show of reluctance.) Peter Mackinlay OAP, Geelong
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Cheers to a decade of flavour and fun By Jena Carr The Geelong Beer Festival is returning to Johnstone Park to celebrate 10 years of delicious food and great beer. The festival will showcase some of the region’s best food, drink, arts and entertainment from 12pm to 8pm on Saturday, January 20. Founder and co-director Kieran Blood said he expected close to 5000 people to attend the festival and looked forward to everyone enjoying the day. “We are truly excited to kick off the next phase of Geelong Beer Festival. The name itself celebrates our hometown and our origins and the look and feel are reflective of our essence,” he said. “Festival goers can expect a journey of the senses from the moment they enter the site with non-stop free entertainment and activities. “We’re bold, yet playful, inviting and
all-inclusive aligned with our coastal surroundings and summer party vibes.” The event will feature live cooking demonstrations, brewery tastings, informative activities, kids’ entertainment, and family-friendly activities. There will also be live music performances by the Ale Capones, Piano Bars’ Andy Pobjoy, Famous Will and cover band Madhouse, along with DJ and saxophone sets. Mr Blood said the event created a “very fun and safe environment” for people of all ages to “have a bit of fun, a boogie and a dance”. “It’s multi-generational as we may get a grandson and grandfather and they’re all sitting together and having a few beers,” he said. “People will sit down in their groups and it’s a very social day. They bring their picnic rugs and chairs and watch a bit of music and have a laugh.” Tickets for the Geelong Beer Festival are available at geelongbeerfestival.com.au
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Major works are progressing on the West Gate Tunnel Project. The vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge will give drivers a choice – the tunnel or the bridge – and provide direct port access for the freight industry, taking thousands of trucks off local roads. Between October and December 2023, we completed the first stage of extending Wurundjeri Way over Dudley Street to create a new city bypass with the construction of the foundations for a new bridge. The second stage of work underneath the bridge will mean Wurundjeri Way will need to be closed in both directions until 4 March. Lanes and ramps will also be closed until 4 March on the West Gate Freeway between Millers Road and the M80 Interchange for asphalting and gantry installation, bringing us one step closer to delivering four extra freeway lanes.
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Music brings couple together Australian Clare Bowen and American Brandon Young are bringing BOWEN * YOUNG to Geelong’s Barwon Club on Friday, January 12. Jena Carr speaks with the husband-and-wife duo in the lead-up to their show and what brought them together. Clare Bowen had a rough start in life when, at age four, her parents were told she had two weeks to live. She was living just north of Wollongong when doctors found a tumour the size of a football and diagnosed her with endstage nephroblastoma, a cancer of the kidneys.
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The next three years were spent in and out of Sydney hospitals, but Clare was able to beat the cancer, with the Australian girl going on to pursue an acting and music career in her adulthood. “There’s just no time. If you want to do your dreams, you must do them now,” she said. “I think everyone’s lives are informed by their childhood to some extent, and mine is just a very early reckoning with mortality and knowing that there’s no time to waste.” Clare decided to move to America after being encouraged by Cate Blanchett to pursue a career in acting, which led to her scoring the role of Scarlett on the hit television show Nashville.
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states,” she said. “I wasn’t in Los Angeles very long before this script came up for Nashville, and I read it and fell in love with the character of Scarlett O’Connor. “I thought that I was brand new. I’ve just gotten my managers, and I’ve done one film in the United States, and this is going to go to somebody who’s well known, but I’ll give it a go, so I did. “It changed my life within 35 hours, and my agent called me and told me I was moving to Nashville. “I thought that any minute now they’re going to realise that I have no idea what I’m doing, which I still don’t, but it seems to be working out.” Her role in Nashville ultimately led Clare to meet her now husband, Brandon Young, while performing at the Nashville Bridgestone Arena. “The person I was meant to be singing with that night bailed and I had to sing songs from the television show, which were mostly duets and peppered in with my own stuff,” she said. “Some people I knew said, ‘Don’t worry, we have a friend who is an amazing singer, and we want you to meet him and write with him.’ “Many people, if they get that little notice to sing at such a big venue with a sold-out crowd, would have liked some time to prepare. “But he was like, ‘Okay, I’ll give it a red-hot go’, and he managed to pull it off. He walked up on stage with me and blew everyone away. “I instantly wanted to be his friend, so we started writing together and we fell in love writing our first song together months later.” Brandon was touring with John Hiatt when he first met Clare. He spent a decade performing with the music legend as a percussionist and background vocalist before becoming one-third of The John Hiatt Trio. “There was always this creative itch that I wanted to scratch, and I wasn’t sure exactly if that was going to be through theatre, acting or music,” he said. “When I moved to Nashville, I had never written a song before and didn’t even know how to play guitar. It was one of those things I wanted to try, and that was almost 24 years ago. “I was a touring artist, and Claire travelled worldwide, filming different projects and
creating her music. “We both feel like it’s a dream come true. It’s just one of those things where we’ve travelled so much before we met. “The fact that we found each other, a girl from Australia and a guy from Connecticut meet in Nashville and fall in love, is a miracle in and of itself.” The couple formed the duo BOWEN * YOUNG shortly after meeting and will be touring Australia in January, making their way to Geelong’s Barwon Club on Friday, January 12. “We’ve always done full band stuff so to be able to do an acoustic show that is very much like the stories behind the songs in really intimate venues is such an honour,” Clare said. “Every crowd is different, and having never been to Geelong, I’m just really excited to go and sit with people and tell the stories in a more intimate setting. “It gives you a bit more time to spend with people and actually be in the space with them, so we’re super excited to have been invited.” The couple both said that their favourite part about the band was being able to work on the music and tour the world together. “A lot of people have to leave their person when they’re on tour, so they’ve got the thing that they love doing, and then the person that they love, and those are two separate things,” Clare said. “We both toured separately before and decided that we hated it because you wake up and you’re really excited about the show, but you can’t roll over and kiss or hug the person that you love.” “I’ve always loved waking up in a new city, writing songs and singing, but when you get to do that with somebody that you have such a deep connection with, it’s just so fun,” Brandon said. “We get to take walks in random cities together, and we might write a song at 3am in a hotel room, and it’s just this ever-evolving adventure for me.” The BOWEN * YOUNG tour’s visit to Geelong comes just days after the release of their newest track, World Brand New, on January 10. Tickets are available online at bowenyoung. com
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Central Geelong Stormwater Management Strategy If you’re a resident, property owner, business or organisation within the central Geelong catchment area, we’d like you to have your say and share your flood stories including photos, videos, newspaper cuttings, your memories, views and local knowledge of the area to help us deliver a successful project. Always place items loose in your recycling bin.
TAKE YOUR RUBBISH WITH YOU IF YOU CAN This year you might notice signs around our region asking 'If you can, take your rubbish with you'.
Lorne welcomes extra crew Lorne has welcomed more firefighting volunteers during a peak holiday time to help operate the fire station. Close to 30 country fire authority (CFA) members from around the state joined the Lorne Summer Crew on Boxing Day, which will conclude on January 15 with a Pier to Pub event weekend. CFA Commander Wayne Aylmer said Lorne’s population grew from around 1400 to 20,000 during Summer, with volunteers coming to help the brigade keep locals and tourists safe. “We sell the message have a day out, go for a walk, bring a family member, do what you like but just be available on the truck when it’s needed,” he said. Mr Aylmer said the extra crew were “invaluable” and gave the brigade “viability”
while allowing CFA members from different brigades to work together. “The brigade members say we can run the brigade for 50 weeks of the year, but during the other two, we need extra volunteers to help out,” he said. “For some Lorne volunteers, the two weeks over the holiday period is the bulk of their income, so being able to continue working in their business is vital. “You could have a member from Bannockburn working with someone from Highton. They probably wouldn’t cross paths all that often in the district.” The extra volunteers assist the Lorne brigade with urban response and day-to-day incidents, providing the station with much-needed support to meet increased demand.
We all know Greater Geelong is a beautiful place to live and visit, and it’s up to all of us to keep it that way. During summer we have additional waste services in place at popular destinations. However, due to the sheer volume of people and the rubbish generated, it can be difficult to keep up. So, if you can, please do your bit and take your rubbish with you - even if the bin is not full. Scan the QR code below or visit geelong. link/Rethink to find out more.
KERBSIDE BIN COLOURS
Draft Market Square Quarter Masterplan
If you’re visiting our region, our kerbside bin lid colours may have a different meaning to those you have at home. Across Geelong and the Bellarine here’s what our bin colours are for: yellow lids = recycling – keep your recycling loose, not bagged, green lids = garden waste – no food, red lids = food scraps and household rubbish – no batteries or e-waste.
We have developed a draft masterplan for the Market Square Quarter that highlights its potential and opportunities for regeneration.
Scan the QR code below or visit geelong.link/Recycling to see our waste and recycling guide.
We want the Market Square Quarter to be the thriving heart of Geelong as it grows into the future, with Little Malop Street reinvigorated as a welcoming, accessible, vibrant, safe and inclusive meeting and gathering space that celebrates Wadawurrung Country. We want to hear from community members, landholders, central Geelong businesses and visitors about what you think of the draft masterplan. Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/MSM for more information and to complete our survey by 11.59pm on Sunday 11 February 2024.
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WOMEN IN COMMUNITY LIFE AWARDS peak periods with additional resources put in place by the City of Greater Geelong Council. Extra portable toilets, dedicated cleaners, contracted waste collections and Community Safety and Regulation patrols will help provide everyone with a safe and enjoyable time. People are also encouraged to take their rubbish where possible to avoid bins filling up and overflowing with rubbish. Mr Greaves said community members should respect the facilities along the Waterfront and asked people to report any blockages or waste issues on 5272 5272 or via www.geelongaustralia.com.au
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People heading to Geelong to enjoy the warmer weather are being asked to dispose of wet wipes correctly when using toilet facilities. Geelong City crews cleared a metre-long blockage from the Eastern Beach’s sewerage system, with toilets also clogged at Cunningham Pier during the New Year’s Eve long weekend. City Infrastructure executive director David Greaves said ‘flushable’, make-up and baby wipes don’t break down in a sewerage system, causing blockages and overflows. “Wipes, even the ones labelled as flushable, and items like nappies, cotton buds and sanitary items should always be disposed of in the bin,” he said. “Unfortunately, these products are made from materials that don’t disintegrate when exposed to water. “By using the bins provided for items that can’t be flushed, there is less chance of blockages and our facilities are cleaner and safer.” Close to 10,000 people a day are expected to travel to the Eastern Beach area over January’s
Scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/ CentralGeelongStormwater for more information and to have your say by 11.59pm on Wednesday 31 January 2024.
If you know a woman who has had a big impact on the Geelong community, nominate her! To nominate, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/IWD
Nominations are now open! Close 5 Feburary 2024
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Lorne Summer Crew members Bellbrae’s Eric Messer, Belmont’s Nick Wojcik, Highton’s Aidan Stary and Ocean Grove’s Jayden Harrison-Roberts. (Supplied)
The assessment area includes central Geelong, Newtown, Geelong West, Manifold Heights and East Geelong.
THE CITY OF GREATER GEELONG IS PROUDLY LOCATED ON WADAWURRUNG COUNTRY Friday, 12 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 9
YEAR IN REVIEW ... NEWS
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As 2024 is well and truly underway, the Independent travels through the archives to bring you the top stories of 2023.
Looking back at the year May
February Epworth Geelong announced its maternity unit would close at midnight on March 31, citing ongoing workforce challenges. Melissa Cadwell joined Geelong councillor’s ranks following Dr Sarah Mansfield’s departure from council to join the upper house of Victorian Parliament. Detectives arrested 40 people and issued 129 charges following a week-long Roo Robinson’s heroic actions helped save the life of a drowning man.
January Off-duty lifesaver Roo Robinson, 17, saved a Melbourne man from drowning at Ocean Grove main beach after he was caught in a rip. Flash floods struck Geelong when the region experienced nearly a month’s worth of rain in under five hours, the city recording over 26mm of rainfall. Local government minister Melissa Horne appointed two mentors to oversee the appointment of Geelong council’s new chief executive amid concern around integrity and transparency. Dutch cyclist Loes Adegeest won the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race women’s event in her first WorldTour season, while German Marius Mayrhofer was the upset winner of the men’s event, claiming his first ever tour win.
March Avalon Airshow returned bigger than ever, with a reported 80,000 people attending each day, though the event caused chaos on the roads, with people reporting being stuck in traffic for up to three hours. Paralympian skier turned physiotherapist Cameron Rahles-Rahbula was fined $5000 but avoided a conviction for filming a half-naked teenage patient at Geelong Grammar. Geelong council abandoned its proposed Lara flood overlays due to significant opposition from residents. North Geelong won its fourth consecutive Geelong Cricket Association premiership with a victory over East Belmont.
operation across Geelong targeting illicit firearms, drug trafficking and people of interest in violent crimes. Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving once again proved its statewide supremacy when the 59-strong team won the State Championships ahead of Mentone and Mornington.
April Give Where You Live Foundation purchased much-loved farm The Paddock, ensuring the property would continue to service the community. Former footballing legend Gary Ablett Sr launched legal action against the AFL, Geelong Football Club and Hawthorn Football Club, seeking millions of dollars in compensation for ongoing damage suffered from concussions. Winchelsea archer Imogen Grzemski won gold at the World Archery Oceania Target Championships in Adelaide. Geelong council released its draft budget for 2023-24, proposing the shelving of 25 capital works projects and slashed funding across the board, while Local Government Minister Melissa Horne lifted a halt order of the council’s search for a new chief executive.
Construction began on University Hospital Geelong’s new $20 million children’s emergency department. Geelong Regional Library Corporation announced the proposed closure of the three libraries in response to significant underfunding in Geelong council’s draft budget, causing community uproar, protests and fiery council meetings. Geelong hunters were ropeable after the state government decided to close Lake Connewarre to duck shooters 11 days earlier than planned. Geelong council adopted a wide range of community-supported changes around January 26, including no longer referring to the date as Australia Day.
June Defence manufacturer Marand Precision Engineering announced the expansion of its Geelong operations following a $50 million partnership extension with German-based Rheinmetall. Car manufacturing giant Ford announced 400 job cuts, more than a fifth of its Australian workforce, with most impacted staff working in the Geelong area. Geelong council approved its 2023-24 budget, reversing some funding cuts after backlash from the community.
NO ONE’S UNSINKABLE To all those Unsinkable Guys out there – You might think it’s safe to have a few drinks around water, skip the life jacket when you’re out on the boat or go for a swim without checking the conditions. But statistics prove that 4 out of 5 drownings are men. Just remember that no one’s unsinkable.
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YEAR IN REVIEW ... NEWS
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As 2024 is well and truly underway, the Independent travels through the archives to bring you the top stories of 2023.
Top highlights of the year September
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Dan Andrews announced the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
July Sarah Hathway succeeds Kylie Grzybek as one of two Windermere Ward councillors after the latter’s surprise resignation. Australian Federal Police made the largest seizure of ketamine in Australian history, busting an alleged crime syndicate at a rural property in Lara. Premier Daniel Andrews announced the 2026 Commonwealth Games would no longer be held in Victoria, citing a cost blowout of possibly $5 billion. South Korean company Hanwha Defence won a multi-billion dollar contract to build a fleet of Redback infantry fighting vehicles at its Geelong facility, one of the biggest projects in the Australian Army’s history.
Former Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher stepped down from her role as councillor, citing work commitments and relocation as reasons for her decision. The redeveloped Geelong Arts Centre opened in style, with headline act Jessica Mauboy kicking off the venue’s four-week grand opening festival. Community advocacy groups began raising awareness of Prospect Hill International’s plans to construct a huge
waste-to-energy incinerator in Lara, which would burn 400,000 tonnes of household, commercial and industrial waste each year. Geelong Amateur won the AFL Barwon senior female division one premiership, defeating Grovedale by 21 points.
October Victorian Tourism and Events statistics showed encouraging signs for tourism in the region, with visitor numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels. Diagnoses of flesh-eating bacterial skin infection Buruli ulcer significantly increased in Victoria, including in multiple Geelong suburbs such as Belmont, Grovedale, Marshall, Newtons and Wandana Heights. Australia Post launched a new parcel facility in Avalon, set to improve delivery speed to customers in the region. Zac Spain rode Irish gelding Amade to victory in the Geelong Cup in cold and wintry conditions while animal rights protestors gathered outside the racecourse’s main entrance.
November Five people were arrested after protestors swarmed defence minister Richard Marles’ office, calling for Australia’s withdrawal of support for Israel. The Geelong community gathered for a vigil for three young siblings killed in a Corio shed fire. The Geelong fast rail project was scrapped when the federal government withdrew financial support after a review of infrastructure funding. In a return to its pre-pandemic glory, Queenscliff Music Festival attracted huge crowds estimated at over 25,000 people to the Bellarine.
Elise Wilkinson became Geelong’s newest councillor, replacing the departing Stephanie Asher as one of three Bellarine Ward representatives alongside mayor Trent Sullivan and Jim Mason. The 13th Geelong Small Business Festival was the biggest and, according to survey results, best in the event’s history, with 72 different events held throughout the city. Inverleigh broke a 31-year premiership drought, defeating Thomson by 63 points to win the Geelong & District grand final. Daniel Andrews shocked many with his unexpected resignation as Victorian premier after nearly nine years in the job.
December A $100,000 bronze statue of the late Frank Costa AO was unveiled in central Geelong. Under much pressure from the community including widespread protests, the City of Greater Geelong officially called on the federal government to support an ongoing humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages. EPA representatives faced the Lara and broader community in a fiery public meeting over its decision to approve a huge waste-to-energy incinerator in Lara. Geelong CBD’s Green Spine began to take shape, with construction works on the third of six blocks being completed.
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Healthy competition The newly completed bowling green at RCA Villages newest retirement community in Armstrong Creek will be the venue for a social Summer Series bowling event, celebrating the launch of the village’s bowling club. Armstrong Green, which is home to almost 120 active and independent retirees, is in its final stages of construction. The bowling green sits adjacent to the luxurious clubhouse which offers an indoor lap pool, spa, cafe and bar as well as a pampering room and manager’s office. “Bowling is an important part of village life,” village manager Kerry Rentsch says. “Many of our residents were already seasoned bowlers and these folk are generally eager to share their experience and help build a thriving bowling community within the village. Apart from the obvious social and competitive aspects of the game, lawn bowls can help build better fitness and dexterity, so there are lots of benefits.” During the Summer Series, Armstrong Green residents, along with members of bowling clubs from the surrounding areas will get together and try their hand at winning cash and prizes while enjoying the magnificent facilities at Armstrong Green. The first of the series kicked off in December under sunny skies. Many participants were bowling for the first time, while other more experienced bowlers were there to show them the ropes. For those considering retirement living,
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Ms Rentsch recommends taking a tour of the village. “You can meet the residents, inspect the display homes and the clubhouse and discover all that village life has to offer,” she says. “RCA hosts monthly free events which are an ideal way to enjoy some hospitality and get to know the village.” Armstrong Green is open for tours seven days (excluding public holidays) between 9am and 4pm. To book a tour or register for a free event call the friendly team on freecall 1800 777 898.
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Live life to the absolute fullest As we begin another new year, it’s time to ponder, what will make this one truly extraordinary for you? Will you make new friends, travel more or spend more time doing the things you love? If your New Year resolutions included joining a gym and getting fit, making new friends, booking a cruise or a new adventure, taking up some new hobbies, or just making
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Great ways to stay in top shape Staying active in retirement is essential for maintaining physical and mental well-being. Here are some easy ways for seniors to stay active: 1. Walking: Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking each day, either outdoors or on a treadmill if weather is a concern. 2. Swimming: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that’s easy on the joints and provides a full-body workout. Many retirement communities have pools, or you can visit a local public pool. 3. Tai Chi: Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that improves balance, flexibility, and relaxation. It’s especially beneficial for seniors, and many community centers offer Tai Chi classes. 4. Yoga: Yoga helps with flexibility, balance, and stress reduction. Look for classes designed for seniors or practice gentle yoga routines at home with the help of instructional videos. 5. Dancing: Dancing is a fun way to stay active. Whether you prefer ballroom, line dancing, or Zumba, dancing can help improve cardiovascular health and coordination. 6. Chair Exercises: Chair exercises are a great option for seniors with mobility limitations. You can perform a variety of seated exercises to work on strength, flexibility, and balance. 7. Cycling: If you have access to a stationary bike or a tricycle, cycling can be a fantastic way to get your heart rate up and improve leg strength. 8. Gardening: Gardening is a physically active hobby that provides exercise and the satisfaction of tending to plants.
Planting, weeding, and harvesting all involve movement. 9. Golf: Golf is a low-impact sport that allows you to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. Walking the course instead of using a cart can increase physical activity. 10. Social Activities: Join clubs or groups that involve physical activities, like walking clubs, senior sports leagues, or even social dancing groups. The social aspect can make exercise more enjoyable. 11. Stretching: Regular stretching exercises can help maintain flexibility and reduce
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gentle but effective workout in the pool. 15. Volunteer Work: Volunteering for community projects that involve physical activity, such as cleaning up parks or participating in charity walks, can keep you active while giving back to your community. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise routine, especially if you have underlying health conditions. They can provide guidance on what activities are safe and appropriate for your individual needs and abilities.
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the risk of injury. Include stretches as part of your daily routine. 12. Strength Training: Light strength training with resistance bands or light weights can help maintain muscle mass and bone density. 13. Active Hobbies: Pursue hobbies that require movement, such as birdwatching, fishing, or photography, to keep yourself engaged and active. 14. Water Aerobics: Many retirement communities and fitness centers offer water aerobics classes, which provide a
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The Guide THE SCOTTISH ISLAND THAT WON THE LOTTERY SBS, Friday, 7.30pm
PICK OF THE WEEK GLADIATORS 10, Monday, 7.30pm
Money doesn’t equal happiness, but it can buy you things. In this feel-good doco, we find out how a tiny community deals with winning a fortune. The hardworking, selfsufficient people of North Uist, numbering around 1500, lead a simple, contented life. When 101 islanders won a share in a £3 million (almost A$6 million) lottery windfall, the difficult bit was working out what they should probably spend it on. This isn’t a rags to riches or decadent consumerism tale, but rather a heartwarming peek at a community – including fisherman Donald, farmer Annie (pictured) and postal worker Pamela – which is already pretty happy with their lot, but a breadmaker or a mobile phone might be nice.
SOCCER: AFC ASIAN CUP 10, Saturday, 10pm
With a walloping punch of nostalgia and a keen fondness for scenes involving super-fit folks running around in campy, tight leotards with hair that’s been sprayed and preened to an inch of its life, there’s an unmistakably over-the-top and fun vibe for this revamped take on the classic ’90s show. Before you file it under “all a bit too much”, this competition is weighted down by the presence of expert, sports-mad hosts: former champion netballer Liz Ellis and former NRL player Beau Ryan (both pictured). Kicking off around the same time as its British counterpart, the action sees everyday Aussies take on the in-house gladiators in a series of iconic events. Brace yourself for this theatrical show of strength. TWICE THE LIFE FOR HALF THE PRICE 9Life, Tuesday, 7.30pm
Now that Australia has gone soccer mad, we’re itching for our next fix. With the paramount competition, the World Cup, more than two years away, the AFC Asian Cup is the next biggest spectacle for fans. Last held in 2019, when Qatar reigned supreme, the championship returns to the Middle East. The last time the green and the gold won the coveted silverware in this competition was on home soil in 2015. Coach Graham Arnold will be raring to exceed the Socceroos’ quarter-final knockout in 2019, with Leicester City defender Harry Souttar among those named in the squad as they as they take on world no.102 India in tonight’s first group stage match from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
A simpler life is on many people’s wish lists. As such, shows about enterprising folks swapping the city life for a rural retreat are a dime a dozen, with the lure of fresh air and space an enticing drawcard. This new British series, premiering tonight, follows that same well-worn path as wildlife lover and host Kate Humble (pictured) helps people make the move. She meets the Goldby family, who are keen to ditch their four-bedroom home for a pastoral farmhouse. The catch? They have nine kids. Life may never get much simpler or serene for this rowdy crew, but Kate helps by finding an acreage where the clan can run wild.
Friday, January 12 ABC TV (2)
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TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Searching For Superhuman. (Final, PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 The Chemical World. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Silent Witness. (PGa, R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.
6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 10.30 BBC News At Ten. 11.00 Tennis. Kooyong Classic. Day 3. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018, PGav, R) 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Waiting For The Light. (1990, PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.00 [MELB] Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (al, R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (Final, R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 Back Roads: The Greengrocer, Queensland. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) Part 2 of 3. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. Barnaby investigates when a survivalist is found murdered in his bombproof shelter. 10.00 Australia’s Open. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 2. 10.55 Life. (Final, Ml, R) 11.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.40 Tenable. (R) 1.30 Wakefield. (Mls, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Scottish Island That Won The Lottery. (PG) 8.25 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (R) Part 2 of 3. 9.35 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Ancients. (Premiere) Explores the link between sex and civilisation. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 L’Opera. (Mlns) 12.10 Sisi. (MA15+s) 3.05 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mdlsv, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 34. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. From the SCG. 11.00 MOVIE: Victor Frankenstein. (2015, Mah, R) A former circus hunchback goes to work for a medical student seeking to create life. Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay. 1.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 1. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head to head in a test of brain power for the chance to win $1 million. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm) A ball of fluff needs a serious groom. 8.30 MOVIE: My Sister’s Keeper. (2009, Mal, R) A young girl decides to sue her parents for medical emancipation to avoid donating a kidney to her dying sibling. Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin. 10.45 MOVIE: Gifted. (2017, Ml, R) Chris Evans. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Cross Court. (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. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Dominic West. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Dog trainer Graeme Hall tries to help a dog with a barking problem. 9.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Seeking redemption and a reduced prison sentence, a convict joins a regional firefighting program. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) A private eye goes to work for his mother. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 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: Whiplash. (2014, MA15+) 10.15 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.35 Would I Lie To You? 12.10am QI. 12.40 Killing Eve. 1.25 Back. 1.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.25 ABC News Update. 3.30 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.50 VICE Sports. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.25 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. 10.20 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Miniseries: The Sister. 1am Sex Before The Internet. 1.55 Couples Therapy. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 A Moveable Feast. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 A Moveable Feast. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30am Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 World’s Greatest Cities. 12.30pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 5. Semi-finals. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 5. Semi-finals. 11.00 MOVIE: Ronin. (1998, M) 1.30am MOVIE: Bad Boys. (1983, MA15+) 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Seaway. 5.00 Animal Tales.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The Neighborhood. Noon NBL Slam. 12.30 Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 2.30 Ghosts. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The
7MATE (64, 73) 6am The Fishing Show.
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 10.00 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 10.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Private Elvis. 1.15 Going Places. 2.15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 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 Taste Of The Territory. 6.00 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.10 Bamay. 6.40 Kenya Wildlife Diaries. 7.30 Enchanted Kingdom. 9.10 MOVIE: Meet Dave. (2008) 10.50 Late Programs.
Grey Fox. Continued. (1982, PG) 6.40 A Monster In Paris. (2011, French) 8.20 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 10.15 Wild Target. (2010, M) 12.05pm In My Country. (2004, M) 2.00 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 4.00 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.50 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 9.50 The Big Short. (2015, M) 12.15am Their Finest. (2016, M) 2.25 Next To Her. (2014, MA15+, Hebrew) 4.05 True Story. (2015, M)
7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Pickers. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 1. 3pm Timbersports. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man 2. (2004, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Dracula Untold. (2014, M) 12.10am Pawn Stars. 1.10 American Pickers. 2.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 18. Green Bay Packers v Chicago Bears. Replay.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon Ranger And The Temple Of The Sea. (2006) 1pm 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 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses. (2011, MA15+) 11.50 Dating No Filter. 12.50am Under The Dome. 1.40 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 5.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Western United v Melbourne City. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 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 JAG. 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, 12 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 15
Saturday, January 13 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 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 2.15 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG, R) Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts. 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 5.30 The Search For The Palace Letters. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series Maroubra. Round 3. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 PBS NewsHour. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 6 Continued. Highlights.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday, January Cup Day and VRC Standish Handicap Race Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger has a run-in with the law.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (R) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGam, R) 3.00 MOVIE: H Is For Happiness. (2019, PGal) Richard Roxburgh. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (PGl, R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.00 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (PG, R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.
6.30 Back Roads: Brunswick Heads, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Brunswick Heads, NSW. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) When Jack helps recover some stolen guns, he and Joan learn there is more to the robbery than it first appeared. 8.20 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4. The body of a missing teen is discovered buried on the moors by surveyors. 9.50 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey closes in on the truth, but it takes her into deeper danger than ever before. 10.50 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Michael Parkinson. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) A celebration of the upcoming blink-182 tour.
6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (PGadw) A look at three unique houses. 8.40 Spain’s Atlantic Train. Charts a journey by train. 9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Nice, France. (R) Narrated by Bill Nighy. 10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.15 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv, R) 1.40 MOVIE: Fight Club. (1999, MA15+ansv, R) Edward Norton, Brad Pitt. 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) Follows New Zealand border officials. 7.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his home town with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons. Adam Sandler, Kevin James. 9.30 MOVIE: True Lies. (1994, Mlsv, R) A secret agent, who has misled his wife into thinking he is a computer salesman, finds his personal and professional lives clashing after his wife is unwittingly caught up in his latest mission. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold. 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 2. Highlights. 1.30 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Garden Hustle. (PG) A plant influencer shares their big ideas. 8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A young woman, who dreams of marriage, leaves her small town to find romance in the big city. Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths. 10.40 MOVIE: Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011, Mls, R) Steve Carell. 12.50 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PGa, R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Cities. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG)
6.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) Jamie Oliver whips up budget recipes, including a sticky barbecue chicken with potato wedges. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards must perform CPR after Jessie rescues an American tourist from relatively calm waters. 7.30 MOVIE: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. (2021, Malv) A martial artist joins the battle against a terrorist group called Cobra. Henry Golding, Samara Weaving, Andrew Koji. 10.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v India. From Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program. 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 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.05am State Of The Union. 12.30 MythBusters. 1.20 Portlandia. 2.05 Black Mirror. 3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.30 The Tailings. 2.45 WorldWatch. 4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond. (Premiere) 10.20 Letterkenny. 11.20 Fear The Walking Dead. 1.10am The X-Files. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 1pm Escape To The Perfect Town. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 5.30 Horse Racing. Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday, January Cup Day and VRC Standish Handicap Race Day. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Thunderbirds. 6.30 Adventures In Rainbow Country. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Gideon’s Way. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah. 9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 To Be Advised. 2.30pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Day 6. Finals. 6.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Night 6. Finals. 9.00 To Be Advised. 2am Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11)
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.25 MOVIE: Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 4.00 Bamay. 4.30 Private Elvis. 5.45 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.50 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.00 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Joan Armatrading: Live At The Asylum Chapel. 10.30 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.40 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.40 It’s All About Karma. (2017, PG, Italian) 11.20 Stockholm. (2018) 1.10pm Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 3.00 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 4.40 Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (2002, PG, French) 6.35 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 2. 3.30pm Blokesworld. 4.00 Supercar Customiser: Yianni. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.
1.40pm MOVIE: Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb. (2021) 3.20 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) 5.20 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Knight And Day. (2010, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Medium. 2.00 FIA World Endurance Championship: End Of Season Review. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30pm Luxury Escapes. 1.00 Jake And The Fatman. 2.00 Reel Action. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. 7.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Adelaide United v Sydney FC. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.00 Late Programs.
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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Becker. 8.30 Frasier. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Frasier. Noon Ghosts. 2.00 MOVIE: Missing Link. (2019, PG) 4.00 Becker. 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 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.
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Sunday, January 14 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Nippers. (R) 1.00 Surf Life Saving. Iron Series Maroubra. Round 4. 3.00 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Women’s Elite Road Race. 4.00 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Men’s Elite Road Race. 5.00 Dakar Rally. Stages 1 to 6.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Keeping Up With The Joneses. (2016, PGlsv, R) Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher. 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 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 Australia. (R) Hosted by Rob Paxevanos. 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 1.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Charming China. (R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.00 What’s Up Down Under. (PGa, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Hungry. (R) 1.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 GCBC. (R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.
6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 1 of 5. 8.30 Total Control. (Return, MA15+l) It has been two years since Alex Irving anointed Paul Murphy as Australia’s first Aboriginal PM. 9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl) Part 1 of 4. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Mdlv, R) 11.25 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Malsv, R) 1.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road To Rome. (PG, R)
6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers: River North Esk. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations: Japan’s Vibrant Ryukyu Kingdom. (PG) Part 3 of 4. 9.20 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Ella Al-Shamahi continues to delve deeper into the mystery of the Pharaoh’s Curse. 10.15 Race For The Sky: Power Struggle Above The Clouds. (PGa, R) 11.15 Hemingway: A Writer (1899-1929) (Ma, R) 1.15 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+l, R) 3.05 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 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 37. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. From Manuka Oval, Canberra. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) An investigation into a religious cult recruiting, brainwashing and grooming Australian girls. 12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 3. Highlights. Adelaide to Willung Hill. 93.4km. From Adelaide. 1.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) After Norma finds herself in a position of power, she appeals to Romero for guidance. 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 9News Sunday. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 1. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) Reynolds receives a dramatic offer. 1.00 Family Law. (Mas, R) Abby sets out to get justice for a widow. 2.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: Kenia Monge. (MA15+av, R) Investigates cases of women harmed while out alone. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) A panel of experts discusses golf. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Chappo goes to rescue a father and daughter. 6.30 The Sunday Project. (Return) A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022, Mlv) An aviator trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission while confronting the ghosts of his past. Tom Cruise, Miles Teller. 10.05 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R) A secret agent and his team must eradicate a rogue organisation that is committed to destroying them. Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson. 12.40 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.55 Doc Martin. 11.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.25am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Patriot Brains. 12.55 Speedweek. 2.55 Jungletown. 3.45 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.25 Cracking The Code. 10.25 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 3. 3pm The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.30 Extreme Railways. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 Turning Point With Dr David Jeremiah. 9.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 1. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 1. 11.00 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11)
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am
7MATE (64, 73) 6am The Fishing Show.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
VICE Sports. 3.00 Marion Jones: Press Pause. 4.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.10 Going Places. 5.10 Bamay. 5.40 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.50 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.00 Moko. 6.30 Yellowstone. 7.40 Ray Charles At Salle Pleyel. 8.30 MOVIE: 20 Feet From Stardom. (2013, M) 10.05 MOVIE: American History X. (1998, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 10.15 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 12.35pm In The Line Of Fire. (1993, M) 3.00 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.40 It’s All About Karma. (2017, PG, Italian) 6.20 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 8.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 10.30 Under The Tree. (2017, MA15+, Icelandic) 12.10am Late Programs.
7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 1. Noon NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 2. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: International. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: The Patriot. (2000, MA15+) 11.45 MOVIE: Alex Cross. (2012, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
1.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PG) 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 1. 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) Midnight Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 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 Dr Phil. Noon A Million Little Things. 1.00 On The Fly. 1.30 Taste Of Australia: BBQ. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 JAG. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Unite Round. Western United v Sydney FC. 7.00 JAG. 8.00 NCIS. 10.50 NCIS: LA. 11.45 Late Programs.
16 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 January, 2024
6am The Middle. 9.00 MOVIE: Fireheart. (2022, PG) 11.00 Friends. Noon The Neighborhood. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks. 4.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (PG, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 11.00 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 The Supervet. 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 7. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: You’re Bacon Me Crazy. (2020, PGa) Natalie Hall, Michael Rady, Michael Karl Richards. 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. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 2. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 2. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGls, R) 2.00 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less. (R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 Back Roads: Lightning Ridge, NSW. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle. 8.00 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (Ma) Part 1 of 2. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That: Former Cult Members. (Mal, R) Former cult members share their stories, from how they joined to what they were subjected to on the inside. 9.35 Louis Theroux: Transgender Kids. (Man, R) Louis Theroux meets transgender kids. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 War On Waste. (PG, R) 11.55 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.05 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: Wales. (PGa) Part 2 of 4. 8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. The locals put their best foot forward for the final of the island-wide talent competition. 9.20 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: Muckle Flugga. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. Rob Bell visits the impossible lighthouse at Muckle Flugga in the Shetland Islands. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Blanca. (MA15+a) A boy is found dead in an ancient manor. 11.45 Reyka. (MA15+av, R) 3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. From the MCG. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A motorist is running out of petrol and running from the pump. An officer rescues a kitten from the fast lane. 11.30 Highway Cops. (Ma) A smoker nearly smokes himself when he hits a power pole. Bolt the dog lives up to its name. 12.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Norma contemplates a life outside White Pine Bay. Emma and Dylan bond while helping Norman. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 2. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Bloom, Iggy and Reynolds rally around Max as he deals with the fallout from Helen’s decision. 1.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) Abby and Daniel represent a trans teen. 2.00 Destination Australia: Rottnest Island. (R) Presented by Jo Beth Taylor and Scherri-Lee Biggs. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (R) Part 1 of 4. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Gladiators. (Premiere, PGv) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges. 8.55 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team pursues the suspects responsible for an explosion at an Ohio energy plant and are led to a crypto company with enemies looking to take it down. Remy and his sister close a chapter in their lives. 10.55 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.55 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. (Final) 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.30am QI. 1.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.45 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (Final) 2.30 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 3.50 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.15 Planet A. 3.05 Most Expensivest. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Two Weeks To Live. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.25 Hoarders. 12.20am Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal SOS Australia. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 2. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 2. 11.00 Death In Paradise. Midnight Madam Secretary. 1.00 Manifest. 2.00 Gideon’s Way. 3.00 Skippy. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. 1pm Two And A Half Men. 1.30 Ghosts. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm 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 Stories From The Land. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Backroads. (1977, MA15+) 10.00 MOVIE: Jason’s Lyric. (1994) 12.10am Late Programs.
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7MATE (64, 73) 6am NFL. NFL. Wildcard.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Magnolias. (1989, PG) 8.10 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 10.00 Motherhood. (2018, M) 11.35 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 2pm Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 3.55 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 5.30 Sunflower. (1970, M, Italian) 7.30 Those Happy Years. (2013, M) 9.30 Gotti. (2018, MA15+) 11.35 The Best Offer. (2013, M) 2am Late Programs.
Game 3. Continued. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 4. Noon NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 5. 3.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 38. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.35 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Ax Men. 11.30 Late Programs.
11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon: The Rise Of Darkrai. (2007) 12.45pm Children’s Programs. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kenan. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 2. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 8. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love At Sky Gardens. (2021, PGa) Jenny Raven, Andrew Bushell, Joey Belfiore. 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 3. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (PGa, R) 10.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 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 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Naracoorte, South Australia. Amanda Shalala journeys to Naracoorte. 8.30 McCartney 3, 2, 1: These Things Bring You Together. (Premiere, PG) Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin. 9.35 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) A look at conductor Simone Young. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 Revenge: Our Dad The Nazi Killer. (Ma, R) 11.55 Baby Surgeons. (Ma, R) 12.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.30 Tenable. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Barry Humphries. (PGa, R) Barry Humphries explores his roots. 8.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 2 of 2. Michael Palin concludes his exploration of North Korea with a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. 9.25 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 2. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Das Boot. (MA15+a) 11.50 Furia. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 39. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mad, R) Follows the work of an ambulance service, giving an insight into the life and death incidents they face. 12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 1. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. (R) A look at a variety of holiday destinations here and abroad. Hosted by Greg Grainger. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 3. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Iggy tries online dating. 1.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) A divorcée needs help. 2.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome: Hannah Anderson. (Mav, R) A look at the case of Hannah Anderson. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Four firefighters take on the gladiators in a series of knockout events for a spot in the quarter-finals. 8.50 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a US Navy lieutenant who is accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Kasie navigates a potential medical scare. 9.50 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Sam’s friend Tom Olsen finds himself being hunted down by enemies from his past. 10.50 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 State Of The Union. 10.40 Back. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 MOVIE: Whiplash. (2014, MA15+) 1.20am ABC News Update. 1.25 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. (Premiere) 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Box 21. 12.50am Future Man. 1.25 Hate Thy Neighbour. 2.20 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 1. 4pm Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 3. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 3. 11.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 1am Madam Secretary. 2.00 Manifest. 3.00 Skippy. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 King Of Queens. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks. Replay. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Big Bang. 11.30 King Of Queens. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 Big Bang. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.
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9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Going Places. 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 Stories From The Land. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Larapinta. 8.30 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 To The Ends Of The Earth. 11.40 Late Programs.
Movie Show. 6.30 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 8.20 Amanda. (2018, PG, French) 10.20 Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M, Cantonese) Noon The Best Offer. (2013, M) 2.25 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.35 The Kid. (1921, PG) 5.40 Toast. (2010, PG) 7.30 Madre. (2019, M, French) 9.55 Papillon. (1973, MA15+) 12.40am Sophie’s Choice. (1982, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.
7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Sound FX: Best Of. Noon NFL. NFL. Wildcard. Game 6. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.35 Storage Wars. 5.05 American Restoration. 5.35 American Pickers. 6.35 Pawn Stars. 7.35 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.
Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 1.00 Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 The Nanny. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 3. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. Friday, 12 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 17
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 First Weapons. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R) 1.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (Mav, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 9. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.
6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.20 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 Back Roads: Beaufort, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring Hamish Blake, Vanessa Amorosi, Courtney Act and Aaron Wyatt. 9.35 Changing Ends. (PG) Alan turns birdwatcher in pursuit of a pelican. 9.55 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl, R) Part 1 of 4. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.00 Tenable. (R) 12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 4. 8.25 The Elon Musk Show. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 3. Elon Musk works to revolutionise the car market and take mankind to Mars. 9.30 Fargo. (Final, MA15+) Lorraine pays a visit. Dot prepares biscuits. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 All Those Things We Never Said. (Premiere, Ml) 12.10 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.35 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. From Sydney Showgrounds Stadium. 11.00 MOVIE: The New Mutants. (2020, Mhlv, R) A group of young mutants, struggling to come to terms with the consequences and nature of their abilities, is held for psychiatric monitoring in an isolated hospital by a mysterious organisation. Anya Taylor-Joy, Blu Hunt, Maisie Williams. 1.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 2. Highlights. 2.00 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 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 4. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) An explosion at a wedding sends a stream of injured to New Amsterdam. 1.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) The lawyers represent a mail-order bride. 2.00 Destination Australia: Cocos Keeling Island. (R) Presented by Jo-Beth Taylor. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) In the third heat, four new contenders take on the gladiators for a spot in the quarter-finals. 8.55 FBI: International. (Return, Mv) The team investigates when an American police detective is murdered in Paris while looking into a US company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East. 10.55 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
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 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Louis Theroux: A Place For Paedophiles. 12.20am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.45 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.40 ABC News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 2.30 States Of Undress. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Dark City. (1998, M) 12.15am The Bad Kids. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 4. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 4. 11.00 Midsomer Murders. 1.10am Madam Secretary. 2.10 Manifest. 3.05 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 NBL Slam. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 The Neighborhood. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Going Places. 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 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 How It Feels To Be Free. 8.35 MOVIE: Quest. (2017, M) 10.25 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 11.25 Late Programs.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The 400 Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.55 Toast. (2010, PG) 8.45 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 10.20 Those Happy Years. (2013, M) 12.20pm Sunflower. (1970, M, Italian) 2.20 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.05 Hit The Road. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Big Chill. (1983, M) 9.30 Joe Bell. (2020, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 2. 4pm Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 40. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. 7.35 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon MOVIE: Pokémon: Giratina And The Sky Warrior. (2008) 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 4. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Lord Of War. (2005, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Luxury Escapes. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tony Robinson: WWII By Drone. (PGavw, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Supervet. (PGa) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 10. Highlights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.
6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly.
6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 The Yes Experiment. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.
6.00 Back Roads: Marble Bar, Western Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Laura Tingle. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. A bush block is transformed. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Martin Clunes concludes his epic journey across the Pacific by heading to Guam. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? Landseer. (R) Part 3 of 4. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 11.55 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 12.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.40 Tenable. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey: Dublin. (PGa) Part 3 of 4. 8.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Intruders. (PG, R) Part 3 of 5. As the ’80s begin, Queen Elizabeth II is confronted by an intruder in her bedroom. 9.25 Culprits. (MA15+) Joe takes matters into his own hands when he realises he is being followed. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 A Class Apart. (MA15+l) 11.40 Pandore. (Mals, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG) A pet flies solo for life-changing surgery. 8.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) During the ’60s, four talented Aboriginal singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy. 10.40 MOVIE: The Eyes Of Tammy Faye. (2021, Mads) The life of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Jessica Chastain. 1.25 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. Highlights. 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late-night 5. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mams, R) Max mandates a personal health day. 1.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) The firm represents a widow. 2.00 Destination Australia: Christmas Island. (R) Presented by Trevor Cochrane. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 Explore TV: Norfolk Island. (R) Part 4 of 4. 5.00 9News Early. 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 Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. Part 1 of 4. Graeme Hall goes behind the scenes at Willows, a veterinary hospital in Solihull, England. 8.35 To Be Advised. 10.00 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Group stage. Australia v Syria. From Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar. 1.00 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Erin hires an image consultant. 2.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 3.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 4.00 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 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.35am Louis Theroux’s LA Stories. 1.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm The Tailings. 12.20 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Counter Space. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. (Return) 10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Dark Side Of Comedy. 12.55 F*ck, That’s Delicious. 1.25 Late Programs.
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.40 Murdoch Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 5. 6pm Tennis. Australian Open. Night 5. 11.00 Poirot. 1.10am Snapped. 2.05 Manifest. 3.05 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 3.30 Seaway. 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Animal Tales.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Paris Can Wait. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Kid. (1921, PG) 8.30 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 10.05 Kodachrome. (2017, M) Noon Bellbird. (2019, M) 1.50 Toast. (2010, PG) 3.40 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 5.25 Diana. (2013, PG) 7.30 Radioactive. (2019, M) 9.35 Recon. (2019, MA15+) 11.25 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am The Fishing Show.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. 4pm Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.30 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
Noon MOVIE: Pokémon: Arceus And The Jewel Of Life. (2009) 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News. 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 5. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Fuzz. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Under The Dome. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 12. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 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 Evil. 11.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.
Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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 Stories From The Land. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Volcanic Odysseys. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Crocodile Dreaming. 9.05 MOVIE: Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. 18 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 January, 2024
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Mother Goose takes over Mother Goose is waddling to Drysdale to catch up with her classic nursery rhyme friends in a special show at the Potato Shed. The children’s pantomime Rhyme Time with Mother Goose will be performed by Theatre 3Triple2 4Kids from January 16 to 19 at 10.30am and 1.30pm, showcasing many familiar nursery rhymes. Jill Lever plays Mother Goose and said the show was full of “laughter and general silliness” and allowed audience participation. “We find that children definitely have very strong opinions about what’s happening on stage and they’re not at all shy to let you know,” she said. “The story allows for lots of interactions with characters and singing nursery rhymes with the children in the audience able to join in because it’s all very familiar to them.
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Loved Aussie show heading to town One of Australia’s favourite musicals is headed to Geelong this summer with Footlight Productions bringing Strictly Ballroom to the Geelong Arts Centre stage. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film, Strictly Ballroom tells the story of Scott Hastings, a championship ballroom dancer who defies Ballroom Confederation rules and dances his own steps – steps that are not considered ‘strictly ballroom’. As Scott tries to choose between following his heart or winning the coveted ballroom competition, he meets Fran – a beginner dancer who convinces him she is the right dance partner. Producer Peter Wills said he was proud to stage the production in Footlight Productions’ 20th anniversary year. “Bringing the glitz and glamour of the iconic Strictly Ballroom film to life has been the perfect way for our cast and creatives to celebrate everything there is to love about musical theatre, and everyone involved is excited for audiences to see this unique, uplifting and visually stunning production,” he said. “This cast is almost three times the size of our first show’s cast, which speaks to how our productions have grown over the past 20 years. One of the recurring themes in Strictly Ballroom is taking a ‘leap of faith’, which is what we did when we started Footlight Productions and in addition to staging
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Get behind the Torquay Lions Club’s Good Friday Appeal (GFA) as they help the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) look after sick kids and their families. The club is looking to raise $80,000 for the hospital and, with less than 12 weeks to fundraise, it is asking for the community’s assistance. Torquay Lion Appeal’s area manager, Peter McMahon, said the GFA was one of the club’s major fundraisers and needed support. “The RCH needs our support now, more than ever, for research, new technology, rehabilitation and supporting the kids who need the hospital,” he said. “I am appealing to our whole community to get on board, rattle a tin or run a fundraiser, no matter how small it might be, and gather friends to work as a team gathering funds.” Surf Coast Secondary College Year 10 student Scarlett McGowan spent months at the RCH close to 15 years ago when she received a heart transplant to save her life. “I will always love the RCH so long as I live, for saving my life many years ago, and for the continuing help and support I continue to receive,” she said. “I will be helping with the GFA this year, and I encourage everybody to hop in and raise some money, whether it be a small amount or a large amount.” Anyone interested in helping raise money for the GFA can contact Mr McMahon at ben.bon1@bigpond.com or 0411 112 047.
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Peugeot releases all EV SUV By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Launched here in September 2023, the e-2008 is Peugeot’s first fully electric passenger. A compact SUV, it joins the e-Partner compact electric van as well as the Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) versions of the 3008 SUV and 508 sedan. Future electrified models will follow in 2024 with the launch of E-208 hatchback, E-3008 mid-sized SUV, e-Expert medium van and 408 PHEV. The petrol-powered Peugeot 2008 has been on sale here since 2020. It comes in two variants, Allure and GT each with a PureTech 130 engine that generates 96 kilowatts of power and 230 Newton metres of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The previous GT Sport model, with a more powerful (114 kW/240 Nm) engine was dropped from the range in 2022 to effectively make way for the e-2008. STYLING Peugeot 2008 is a stunning looking car from every angle. The front is large and expansive grille with a complex chequered louvered-style fill. The window lines swoop up beautifully as they pass the centre of the rear doors. The wheel arches are large and carry black lips to emphasise that it’s an SUV. Interestingly, the e-2008 bucks the current trend in EV design where the front is closed off, by retaining the grille from the petrol variants. It’s only there for cosmetic purposes with the only difference being that the fill matches the body colour. There are large scallops in the doors and a black panel all the way across the rear that carries large lights. The roof extends beyond the glass top and sides to give a sort of spoiler look. The e-2008 comes with 18-inch Evissa black diamond cut alloy wheels. INTERIOR Although it’s classed as a five-seater, like most cars of similar size the 2008 is more a four-plus-one. Those in the front seats might have to give up some legroom to make better space for tall rear travellers. The e-2008 comes with the latest version of the Peugeot i-Cockpit which combines the small sport steering wheel with a large head-up instrument panel and central infotainment touch screen, blended together and ergonomically positioned. The front seats are heated with power adjustment for the driver seat, which includes lumbar and massage. The e-2008’s boot has the same volume as the petrol models. That’s 434 litres with all seats in use, and 1467 litres with the 60:40 rear seats both folded down, although they don’t fold flat. There’s a slim out-of-sight area below the floor ideal for storing the charging cables. The petrol 2008s get a space saver spare wheel but the e-2008 only has a tyre repair kit. POWERTRAIN The e-2008 is based on Peugeot’s Common Modular Platform and combines a 50 kWh battery with a 100 kW front-mounted electric motor driving the front wheels to provide up to 260 Nm of torque with a driving range of up to 330 kilometres using the WLTP test regime. There are three driving modes Sport, Normal and Eco. The charging point is located at the rear passenger’s side and has the usual AC and DC sockets. With three-phase power and a 16A Wallbox the maximum charge rate is 11 kW for a charge time of around five hours. Using a 7.4 kW 32A Wallbox that increases to 7.5 hours and, with a 10A domestic electrical power plug, full charge will take around 24 hours. Using a commercial DC 100kW quick charge 0 to 80 percent can be achieved in about 30 minutes. 28 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 January, 2024
Peugeot adds electric economy to the great looks of the 2008 SUV.
SAFETY The e-2008 hasn’t been ANCAP tested but the petrol variants were tested in 2019 and received the maximum five-star rating. Safety consists of six airbags, a rear-view camera, autonomous emergency braking and advanced grip control with snow, sand and mud modes. There’s also driver attention alert, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, in-crash braking, auto hazard light activation and tyre pressure monitoring. The e-2008 adds adaptive cruise control, enhanced autonomous emergency braking, active lane following assist, and acoustic vehicle alerting system which generates an audible signal outside the vehicle for pedestrian safety. Missing is rear cross traffic alert and a 360-degree camera. Two ISOFIX child seat anchors along with three top tethers are provided. INFOTAINMENT Peugeot e-2008 gets a large 10-inch horizontal infotainment screen that is clear and reasonably easy to use. Our preference is always a vertical screen because you can see
much more without the need to scroll, but the Peugeot does work better than most. There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart phone mirroring, as well as DAB+ radio and satellite navigation.
On the open road with twisty bits, it handles nicely and gives feedback through the steering wheel. On motorways its smooth and almost silent, bump-thump is felt through some joints in other ones it’s fine.
DRIVING Entry is quite easy even for larger occupants and the seats are large, supportive and comfortable. Like all other electrified vehicles, the instant torque provides exhilarating speed off the mark. The dash to 100km/h takes fairly modest 9.0 seconds, well below that of most of its competitors. The car’s regenerative braking can be accessed through a button on the centre console rather than the more convenient steering wheel paddles of most EVs. It does not have a single-pedal mode. The battery adds 324kg on to the tare weight of the e-2008 when compared with the petrol 2008. There’s a sedate feel in the cabin during normal driving that almost feels like you’re in a larger car, even a prestige car at times. The French do like their comfort and this shows up beautifully. That’s despite the slightly sporty set up in the suspension.
SUMMING UP Although the e-2008’s combination of price ($60k) and range (330km) compares poorly against its Chinese rivals that are getting under the $40k mark and in excess of 400km it will still appeal to the loyal band of Peugeot fans looking at moving into an EV for the first time. As with all Peugeot vehicles, the e-2008 comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and eight-year 160,000 km battery warranty. RATINGS ■ Looks: 9/10 ■ Performance: 8/10 ■ Safety: 8.5/10 ■ Thirst: 7.5/10 ■ Practicality: 8/10 ■ Comfort: 8/10 ■ Tech: 8/10 ■ Value: 7.5/10
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Tom Webster celebrates the wicket of Leigh Lorenzen at the end of the over. 380511_11
Nick Butters leaves his first delivery from Tom Webster. 380511_10 Friday, 12 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 29
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Barwon returns home in victory LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers It was a successful tournament for the Barwon Region at the 68th Interregional Country Championships at Benalla last week, coming home with the overall win. The tournament ran over three days with 206 competitors from six regions playing in eight different age brackets and Open and, as always, was as much about the team camaraderie as the competition. Friday kicked off in perfect tennis weather with lots of sun and little wind, so the day progressed well with many close matches, starting with singles in the morning and early afternoon before the doubles kicked off late in the day. Saturday was just as good as Friday with singles and the Over 50s doubles starting the day, with doubles and mixed featured in the afternoon. With all preliminary matches
Barwon Region won the 68th Interregional Country Championships at Benalla. (supplied)
completed, Sunday was left for finals, but the weather couldn’t hold out, and with the heavens opening, only half the events were completed.
Of those that did make it to completion, there were three all-Barwon finals with Adam Lasky and Taj Cayzer winner and runner-up in the Men’s Open singles, Jake Bucek and
Rhys McNabb in the 18/U Boys and David Kos and Mark Robinson in Mens 50+. Other winners included Adam Lasky with Matt Hicks in the Men’s Open Doubles, Mikaela and Nicole Mullen in the Women’s Open Doubles, David Kos and Mark Robinson in the Men’s 50+ Doubles, Lotti MacDonald in the 14/U Girls Singles and Matilda Sutherland in 16/U Girls Singles. Runners-up in the completed singles events were Nicole Mullen in Womens Open, An’E Stojcevski in 12/U Girls, Lachie Rae in 12/U Boys, Sam Carr in 14/U Boys, Rebecca Lee in 25/U Women’s and Ryan Lee in 25/U Men’s. Barwon was scheduled to play in seven doubles finals and three mixed doubles finals that were abandoned due to the rain, however, with their standing in the events, points accrued helped push Barwon into first place, regaining its place at the head of the Country Regions.
Big event for Rip to River, Jim Wall Iron
Dakoda Mathers (middle) won the women’s 1.2km race from Racel Ward and Sofia Piaia.
Rock2Ramp attracts over 1000 The 2023 Burson Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim has been run and won for the 28th time at Point Roadknight Beach, Anglesea. The event attracted 1040 participants swimming in good conditions for much of the races, which was the second highest number of swimmers ever. The first event of the day was the 2.5km swim which experienced a challenging course particularly on the longer back straight. Matt Gilling won the men’s with a time 00:36:39 ahead of Robbe Dilissen (00:37:13) and then Tommy Lane (00:37:58). Dakoda Mathers took out the women’s event with a time of 00:43:20, followed by Racel Ward (00:45:03) and Sofia Piaia (00:46:50). Campbell Batchelor was the men’s winner of the 600m event with a time of 00:08:56 and Zoe McKenna was the female winner for the second year in a row with a time of 00:08:45. In the 1.2km event, Robbe Dilissen was the open male winner with a time of 00:16:50, with second place awarded to Tom Urquhart (00:17:21) and then Harry Atkins (00:17:29) in third place. Surf Lifesaving Iron Women Naomi Scott was the open female winner with a time of 00:17:22.Dakoda Mathers placed second (00:17:27) and Anglesea SLSC’s own Naartali Marshall was third (00:17:39). In the Surf’n’Turf Category, which is a combination of times from the Roo Run’s 8km run and the Burson Rock2Ramp Ocean Swim’s 1.2km swim, it was a family affair with Sam Hume the male winner (00:45:04) and daughter, Jasmine Hume the female winner (00:50:52). 30 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 12 January, 2024
Seb Asher and Amy Fawcett won the 10km Rip to River Classics on December 30. About 1100 competitors competed in the 44th Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving annual event between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale in a stunning return to pre-pandemic levels. Asher won with a time of 35:41 from Hamish Baylis (35:59) and Brandon Muscat (36:02) while Fawcett won with a time of 38:38 from Danni Rogan (42:57) and Lauren McGough (43:50). Keith Fagg and Merryn Dawborn-Gundlach won the 10km walk events while Glenn McMillan and Janice De Vries won the 5km run. Asher Magasanik and Arabella Johnson won the Ripper Nippers races. Meanwhile, former Torquay and current Surfers Paradise athlete Archie Vernon and Alexandra Headland’s Grace Harris won the Jim Wall Iron on January 7. Newport’s Noah Maggs and Torquay’s Jemma Holt and Newport’s Noah Maggs won the Under 17 iron events. Jan Juc’s Zoe McKenna and Chloe Reyntjes finished third and fourth in the Under 17 Female Iron while Ocean Grove’s Luke Perry came fourth in the Under 17 Male Iron. Ocean Grove’s Georgie McIntyre placed third in the Under 15 Female Iron and Tobias Hallam came second in the Male event and Anglesea’s Noah Chapple was third. Ocean Grove had three of the first five placegetters in the Under 13 Female Iron with Arabella Johnson (second), Grace Bird (fourth) and Eilidh Sheridan (fifth) doing well. Grayson Hyde (Ocean Grove) was runner-up in the Male event.
Matt Gilling (middle) won the 1.2km men’s event from Robbe Dilissen and Tommy Lane. (pictures supplied)
“It was great to see 1040 swimmers - our second highest number of swimmers ever - enjoy the event,” race director Tom Cullen said.
“Whether this was your first-time swimming in an ocean swim, or you were a seasoned swimmer, everyone had a great day.” For the full results visit rock2ramp.com
Ocean Grove’s Georgie McIntyre placed third in the Under 15 Female Iron.
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Sharks bite back By Justin Flynn Jan Juc produced its best effort of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association season with a gritty and high-scoring win against Barrabool on Saturday January 6. The Sharks are nine points adrift of the top four, but kept their finals hopes flickering with a superb batting display. Nick Hyden showed his undoubted class with 75, while Luke Edwards made 67 and Edward Cole 47 in a hefty final total of 5/232 from 40 overs. The total would have been more if not for Ed Morrison, who conceded just 19 runs from his eight tidy overs. Barrabool was in trouble at 3/34 in reply, but 54 from Lachie Grigg helped get the side close before ending at 9/224, eight short of a tie. Nicky Smith, Jordy Graham and Kai Powers each picked up two wickets for the Sharks. Ocean Grove is three points outside the four after a win against Inverleigh. Seamer Mick Thornton and spinner Alex Mann each snared three scalps as Inverleigh was all out for 113 with Lachie Platt top scoring with a 33-ball 30. Adam Arnold (36) and Shaun Fankhauser (25) put on 58 for the first wicket for Ocean Grove before Platt chimed in with 2/9 from five overs. The Grubbers were 3/111, but lost three wickets for no runs, before getting home with Shane Van Den Nouwland making a run-a-ball 29. Barwon Heads’ slow bowlers dragged back a dangerous Armstrong Creek start. Clay Mulgrew (21) and Chris Marsiglio (33) opened up with a patient 47-run stand before seamer Darcy Hewitt stepped in to take 1/6 from eight immaculate overs. Matthew Kennedy batted well in the
Drysdale’s Hayden Eddy bowls to Ocean Grove’s Jackson Kent. (Ivan Kemp) 380515_01
middle order for 40 not out, but was starved of the strike late with slow bowlers Sam Schaller (4/29) and Daniel Donaldson (3/19) keeping the final total to 9/124. Left-arm seamer Jason Robertson was his typical miserly self with 2/18 from eight for the Titans and while the Seagulls had some anxious moments, Max Melzer (27), Ben Harris (23) and youngster Angus Ford (14
not out from 12 deliveries) got the side home and second spot on the ladder. Queenscliff made the undefeated Anglesea work extra hard for a win. Tyron Norman continued his bumper season with 58 from 84 balls and Luke Taylor made a fine 45 from 44 to get Anglesea to 8/181 also with some help from tailender Darcy Elliott, who made 26 not out.
Jordan Monahan was successful for Queenscliff with 3/35. The Coutas gave the run chase everything they had with Daniel Stott getting 52 and Kane Leathem 36, but it was the pace of Elliott (4/25) and Dylan Taylor (2/16) that saw the Seas with another win.
Jenkins six has East Belmont on top By Justin Flynn East Belmont speedster Jack Jenkins took six wickets to put his side on top of its round 10 encounter against Lara on Saturday January 6. Left-armer Jenkins took 6/34 from 13.5 overs to have the Cats all out for 135 on day one at Lara Reserve. However, Lara hit back to have East Belmont three down for less than 25 runs on the board, but a steadying partnership between Josh Lacey (39 not out) and Will Hiser (27 not out) saw the side to 3/89 at stumps. Jenkins said the ball came out of his hand nicely after skipper Shane McNamara elected to bowl first. “I can’t complain after a break, so it was nice to feel pretty fresh and get the chance to bowl first and get a few,” he said. “We weren’t too sure how the wicket was going to play - there were a few bare patches and a little bit of grass at one end. “So I think it was just that we had a few new debutantes as well, so we can get them in the game early and get amongst it.” The plan worked. Jhye Baxter and Casey Young started well enough for Lara, but Jenkins dismissed the entire top order, including dangerman Dan Weigl for a duck. “He’s been a good player for a long time, so to get him out early on is always a good result,” Jenkins said. “It sort of dipped back into him. Just one that swung back down the line and he left it and lbw so we were all happy with that.” Along with Jenkins, off-spinner James McMahon took 2/23 from 10 overs. Daniel Blatherwick and Casey Young then
Tom Webster at the top of his mark. He finished with 5 for 31. (Pictures Ivan Kemp) 380511_08
Leigh Lorenzen cuts this delivery from Tim Webster. 380511_04
sent a tremor through the East Belmont camp with three quick wickets, but Lacey and Hiser steadied the ship. “We always always back ourselves,” Jenkins said. “We’ve got a deep batting line up so hopefully one or two partnerships can help get the job done. You always want your big guns to get runs at the top, but we’re confident that someone can always contribute and step up.” NORTH GEELONG has already secured first-innings points against South Barwon. Tom Webster (5/31) and Connor Hagan (3/21) helped skittle the Swans for 104 despite
a rearguard 41 not out from Brad Hauenstein. Layton McCann (68 not out of 74 balls) and Sam Hall (60 from 59) then launched a blistering assault that allowed the Magpies to declare at 1/143 and South Barwon will resume at 1/4 on day two. NEWTOWN & CHILWELL ended day one slightly on top of St Joseph’s. Jack Riding top scored with 54 for Joeys, but 3/30 from quick Archie Bain had them back in the sheds for a sub-par 150 all out. The Two Blues will resume at 2/50 with Pat McKenna on 25. A MARATHON 30-over effort from
Brad Hauenstein pushes this delivery to the onside during his innings of 41 not out for South Barwon. (Ivan Kemp) 380511_25
Clinton Ford has helped Grovedale to a strong position against Highton. Ford took 3/40 from 30 overs and spinner Bailey Sykes grabbed 3/38 from 18 to have Highton all out for 160 despite a fine 64 from Brady Somers. Grovedale will resume at 1/43 on day two, 118 runs adrift of victory. Friday, 12 January, 2024 GEELONG INDEPENDENT 31
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