Clubs ready for battle
The Geelong & District Football Netball League grand finals are at St Albans Reserve tomorrow (Saturday September 14) with four different clubs representing the two main games.
Belmont Lions and Thomson will do battle in the senior footy grand final and Winchelsea takes on East Geelong in the A Grade netball.
It promises to be a huge day with the netball action beginning at 8.15am with the 13 & Under division while Torquay and Anglesea kicks things off in the Under 18 Division 3 footy grand final at 9.30am.
The weather forecast is looking far from perfect with a top temperature of 13 degrees and a high chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. A big crowd is expected for the season finales, but if you can’t make it, the senior footy will be live streamed. Click on ‘Live Stream’ at gdfnl.com.au
See page 31 for match previews and schedules.
Second genU fraud arrest
A second man has been arrested during an investigation of suspected fraud against a Geelong-based not-for-profit organisation.
A 74-year-old man was arrested by Financial Crime Squad detectives in Geelong on September 5 following an alleged fraud incident against genU.
Police interviewed the Leopold man and subsequently released him pending further investigation into the activity that allegedly occurred over five years and involved several million dollars.
An investigation initially commenced in February 2023 after genU reported the matter to police, which identified suspicious
activity related to accounts being wrongfully charged.
genU chief executive Clare Amies said she was glad to see the investigation progress with the second arrest and that the organisation would continue to work with police to “ensure justice is served”.
“Atnostagehasthisimpactedourday-to-day service delivery or the way we support those communities we serve,” she said.
“Our amazing employees demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our clients, their families and carers, and to our purpose which is to enrich people’s lives.
“For someone to allegedly take advantage
of a not-for-profit organisation who provides importantsupportsandservicestovulnerable community members is disgraceful.”
Police executed a warrant in August at a residential address in Newtown, with a 57-year-oldmaninterviewedandsubsequently released pending further enquiries.
Ms Amies said genU informed state and federal government agencies, regulatory authorities and it’s stakeholders as soon as the matter was identified.
She said the organisation continued to provide high-quality services across the country during the period of suspected fraudulent activity.
“We remain strong and...this has not and willnotimpactourday-to-dayservicedelivery or the way we conduct our business,” she said. Detectives have obtained financial and business records from the genU, which continue to be forensically assessed.
A Victoria Police spokesperson told the Independent that the investigation remained “ongoing” and that investigators were interested in speaking with anyone who may have knowledge of the matter.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or makeaconfidentialreportatcrimestoppersvic. com.au
Skippers: Belmont Lions’ Jak Evans, Thomson’s Sam Jacka, East Geelong’s Stephanie Boyce and Winchelsea’s Meg Royal at St Albans Reserve this week. (Ivan Kemp) 430283_08
Geelong leads anti-vape coalition
TheCityofGreaterGeelongwillleadacoalition aiming to help young people say no to vaping.
The council has received a $200,000 VicHealth Vaping Prevention grant to lead the Barwon South West Vaping Prevention Coalition.
The coalition is a partnership between the City, Barwon South West Public Health Unit as well as other councils, health services and community organisations from Geelong to the South Australian border.
Part of Vape-Free Victoria, VicHealth’s $2 millioninitiativetotackleyouthvaping,itaims to help inform young people about the dangers
of vaping and empower them to say no.
The project will invite community members aged between 12 and 25 to co-design the activities the coalition intends to implement.
Barwon South West Public Health Unit acting director Dr Akhtar Hussain said he was excitedabouttheinitiativeandemphasised the importance of having young people involved as part of the development of the education and support resources.
“This initiative is a great example of how stakeholders from across the Barwon South West can work together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community,” Dr Hussain
said. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in vaping overthepastfewyears,especiallyamongyoung people.
“It is really important to have young people from across our region work together to co-design the development of a program of action to support people aged 14-25 to understand the impact of vaping on their health and wellbeing.”
In June this year Geelong’s Youth Council presented recommendations to their senior counterparts to help combat the growing prevalence of vaping among young people.
GeelongMayorTrentSullivansaidtheYouth
New short films in South
Two young filmmakers will debut their latest short films during a free screening event in South Geelong.
The Bluebird Foundation, a Geelong community arts organisation, will host the event at The Pivotonian Cinema from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday, September 14.
Keak Joak, under the stage name of Kiko Wayne Jr, will showcase his film People Like You, a bittersweet comedy about cross-cultural relationships in contemporary Australia. “I felt like I needed to introduce a little bit of my (African) culture into Australian culture,” he said.
“I’mgoingtotrymybesttoimpresseveryone andshowthemthatImadethismovieforthem. Ididn’tmakeitjustformyselformyfamily,but I made it for all of us.
“This film is about a young African man who has been dating an Aussie girl for maybe a year and then they decided to take things forward and meet each other’s family, which didn’t turn out so well.”
Ali Hosseini said his film The Gift was a fast-movingcomedysetinGeelongandfocused on three friends who find a mysterious box.
“One of the characters that work as an Uber driver, finds a box in his car. The box becomes
Geelong
a mystery for them as to what’s inside of it,” he said.
“I’m really keen for Saturday and finally getting to show it...and it’s a good opportunity that I get the chance to present the film because I’m trying to make more films in the future.”
The event will also feature a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers and artistic director, Dr Dave Kelman.
The event is free, but bookings are essential and can be made at short-film-premiere. eventbrite.com.au
Jena Carr
Council had helped start the conversation on vaping across the region.
“WearegratefultotheVictorianGovernment for its funding of this vital program,” Mayor Sullivan said.“Our Youth Council has told us that vaping is a growing concern for young people in the community and it is an issue that we acknowledge needs to be addressed.”
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens
“Having members of the community aged between 12 and 25 engaged in the program design greatly increases the chances that their peers will listen to the message about vaping harm.”
Pocock to join online forum
High profile independent senator David Pocock will take part in an online meeting focused on the proposed Lara incinerator.
Local opponents to the incinerator including A Different Community Approach (ADAC) and the Centre for Climate Safety have organised the Zoom meeting, which will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Mr Pocock will be discussing the dangers of incinerators to both people’s health and efforts to reduce plastic use
He will also speak about his proposed Duty of Care Bill and the importance of honesty and integrity in politics and answer questions submitted by members of the public.
Centre for Climate Safety director Mik Aidt said the meeting, which is open to the public and free to attend, had two main goals.
“It will be a fantastic meeting… with one of our leading green transition politiciansintheAustralianParliament,” Mr Aidt said. “It is partly about hearing how wrong this incinerator principle is, but secondly, it’s about giving some tools on how we can create more pressure on the Minister (for Planning Sonya Kilkenny), who is making the final decision here in Victoria.”
This is where ADAC, which has been spearheading the letition movement, comes in. ADAC facilitates letitions, a hybrid letter-petition which can be created and downloaded from Letition. org in minutes, ready for signing and sending to the politician of one’s choice. Go to climatesafety.info/zoommeeting-no-large-incinerators-forvictoria
Kiko Wayne Jr (Keak Joak) at The Pivotonian Cinema. (Ivan Kemp) 430716_02
More foster carers needed
By Jena Carr
Geelong foster carers are calling for more people across the region to raise their hands and help out a child in need during Foster Care Week.
The initiative takes place across the state from September 8 to 14 to raise awareness for foster care and encourage more people to become foster carers.
Rachael Buck is the principal of a Geelong schoolandhasbeenafostercareralongsideher husband and Carlton AFLW coach Matt Buck for close to 10 years.
“Before Matt was the coach of Carlton AFLW, we taught in the same school and just sawtheneedinthecommunity,”MsBucksaid.
“Since then, we’ve had three boys of our own but continued to foster care in that time and have had more than 150 kids during that time.
“It’s been great for our boys, and they don’t know any different. Kids come and go all the time, but it’s really taught them gratitude and empathy.
“We try and do the things that we normally do,likegotofootyontheweekends,seefriends and do all those kinds of things that we would normally do even with extra kids.”
MacKillop Family Services chief executive Robyn Miller said that the week was also about providing support for existing carers, along with putting the call out for more carers.
“We know that the best place for children is inlovingfamilyhomes,it’sgettingincreasingly difficult to provide those homes,” she said.
“Foster carers come from all different walks oflifeandcanbesingleormarried,insame-sex relationships, working or retired.
“We’re calling for ordinary people to consider if foster care could be part of their life as they may be able to help provide that stability and support.
There is a critical shortage of carers, and we commit as an organisation to keeping the issue front and foremost while trying to reach good people who could become fantastic foster carers.”
Visit mackillop.org.au/theirstory or call 1300 791 677 to learn more about foster care.
Fill your bucket locally
Artisans, music and food collide when the Piccadilly Market returns to Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) tonight.
Piccadilly Market at GAC will bring together more than 30 local creators and market stalls with a huge range of lovingly crafted products. Roving performers will entertain market goers, who can also enjoy the food and drinks of local producers. Local community radio station The Pulse 94.7 FM will also be broadcasting live from the event.
Janina Lear, who created Piccadilly Market 15 years ago, said the partnership with GAC was a meeting of creative minds.
“It’s an all-in-one experience, a night out,” Ms Lear said.
“You can get some food, grab a drink, you’re entertained by what the Arts Centre is putting on. You can see what these makers do and go home with some nice stuff, feeling good about supporting local.”
Ms Lear said her motivation behind starting upPiccadillyMarketwastogivelocalcreatorsa
platformtoconnectwiththewidercommunity.
“It’s always important to support small business, but with how tough everybody’s doing it now it’s even more important to support the little guys.
“I think it fills people’s buckets to speak to thecreator.They’renottakinghomesomething that’s from Kmart, these products all have a story.”
GACchiefexecutiveRhysHoldensaidevents like Piccadilly Market were an important aspect of the Arts Centre’s role in Geelong.
“We don’t just put on things inside our theatres,weprojectourselvesoutintothestreet and into the community,” he said.
“It’s really important for us to welcome people to the building in a whole range of different ways.”
A free event, Piccadilly Market will be at GAC from 5pm to 9pm tonight (September 13) and on Friday, November 8.
Matt Hewson
Email Libby.Coker.MP@aph.gov.au Phone 03 5261 7683 Web libbycoker.com.au
We’ve established an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain specialist clinic in Belmont. Scan the QR code to find out more
We’ve put Australia on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 and have expanded DIY cervical cancer testing.
We’re addressing period poverty in remote First Nations communities by making pads and tampons free.
We’ve delivered Australia’s first ever dedicated funding for miscarriage, including millions for better bereavement support, education and data.
We’ve brought together researchers, academics and women with lived experience to advise the government through the National Women’s Health Advisory Council
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Geelong foster carers Matt and Rachael Buck with their three children. (Supplied)
Sailing cadets bring home gold
By Jena Carr
Two cadet sailors have returned to Geelong after a first place win across the sea in the United Kingdom.
Sailing cadets Josh Garner and Jack Benyan were named the Cadet Class World Championship’s world champions after they competed in Plymouth.
Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) captain Brendan Garner said his son Josh had “certainly put in the hard work” in achieving the win, which the RGYC celebrated with a victory party on September 6. Hesaidhewasalsoproudoftheachievements JoshandhisothersonWillputintocompeting, along with his eldest son Ben, an assistant coach on the team.
“As a parent, you want to see your kids achieve their goals. It was a really nice moment to see all that hard work that they had put in really paid off,” Mr Garner said. “I sailed the cadets and actually sailed in the same place as thekidsthisyearinPlymouthbackin1992,but with nowhere near the success that they have.
“Last year, he (Josh) missed out on the Australian team by one point, which gave him a real drive to do everything he possibly could to make sure that he made it this year.
“As a club captain, I’ve been quite involved with the cadet class, which is one of our junior classes, for a long time, and the quality of kids that are coming out of the sailing program is incredible.”
The victory party also celebrated the achievements of Cate McCoy, who secured 10th place with Will Garner, along with Will Farnell and Louis Davis, who finished 15th during the competition.
Top left: Josh Garner and Jack Benyan, third and fourth from the left, on the Cadet Class World Championship podium. Top right: RGYC commodore Paul Buchholz with Josh and Jack at the Cadet Worlds Victory Party. Left: Will Farnell and Louis Davis finished 15th during the international competition. Right: Cate McCoy and Will Garner who achieved 10th place during the competition. (Pictures: Supplied)
Give CEO Bill Mithen calls time
The long serving chief executive of one of Geelong’s biggest philanthropic organisations will step down at the end of the year.
BillMithenannouncedonFriday(September 6) he will step down from the top job at Give Where You Live Foundation after 13 years in the role.
Mr Mithen said leading the organisation for 13 years was “an incredibly rewarding and humbling experience”.
“I have been honoured to lead the Give Where You Live Foundation, however, after 13 years as CEO, I believe the time is right for new
leadership to take the foundation forward into its next chapter,“ he said.
“For 13 years I have been a part of an incredible team at the Give Where You Live Foundation. Their dedication to fairness, passion for the community and commitment to doing more has been extraordinary.”
Mr Mithen said he was particularly proud of the way the foundation had moved beyond facilitating grants to implementing its own initiatives and programs such as GROW, Community Choice and Feed Geelong.
“A major highlight for me personally was
Decorate with Vinnies
Vinnies Shops is encouraging consumers to get behind a campaign to make their home and habitat decorating efforts more sustainable –and more affordable – called ‘Dupe the Room’. Vinnies is putting its shops on the map as a destination to buy quality preloved items and affordable new goods from its ‘Vinnies Own’ range – with a clear call for Aussies to support community-centric shopping.
Geelong West Vinnies Shop store manager Rhys Lefebvre said as well as providing a more affordable and sustainable home decorating option, Vinnies stores also often had items and styles shoppers couldn’t find anywhere else.
“(The big retail chains) it’s all rinse and repeat,soifyou’renotgoingforthatlookyou’ve got to think outside the box,” he said.
“Especially with the homeware, we get older dish sets and things like that you’re not going to pick up new.
“We’ve got plenty of bargain vintage stuff as well, as well as brand new stuff that still has the
price tags on it. It’s really a chance for shoppers to come in at any time and find a bargain.”
Vinnies has engaged the help of former creative director turned lifestyle content creator Loui Burke to lend his ideas for home and hosting.
“When Vinnies asked me to run a series of minimakeoversandrevealsaspartofDupethe Room, I couldn’t resist,” Mr Burke said.
“WelaunchedintoactionattheVinniesshop in Moorabbin to build a life-size house frame and, week by week, we are decorating a variety of rooms to show our supporters just how easy – and fun – it is to rise to the challenge of thrifted styling.”
Matt Hewson
Vinnies Geelong West store manager Rhys Lefebvre. (Louisa Jones) 431117_01
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the Foundation’s bold decision to change its rules of incorporation to commit 1% of total revenue each year to our region’s Traditional Owners, The Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, demonstrating an enduring commitment to reconciliation and support for First Nations communities,” he said.
Give Where You Live Foundation board chair Daleene Kroger highlighted Mr Mithen’s significant contribution to the foundation and the wider Geelong community.
“Under Bill’s leadership, the Foundation
has achieved remarkable success, driven by his passion and commitment to promoting fairness and equity in the G21 region,” Ms Kroger said.
“Bill has also been instrumental in developing the foundation’s 2030 strategy, which has transformed how the organisation creates impact.
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Honour and a privilege
By Cr Trent Sullivan
In November 2020, I was sworn in as a councillor after Greater Geelong residents elected me, alongside 10 others, to represent them as a council.
But I doubt any of us predicted the extraordinary four years ahead.
This was the second time I’d had the privilege of representing you, after being elected 2017.
Towards the end of that term, we faced a once-in-a-century global pandemic that continued well beyond the October 2020 council elections.
As an organisation, we continued to face the challenge of supporting small businesses and our most vulnerable people through the social isolation and everchanging health orders that resulted from COVID-19.
As we recovered from the pandemic, we faced yet another set of unique challenges: a property boom, a series of interest rate rises and the highest inflation in Australia in almost four decades.
This led to the current cost-of-living crisis and governments, businesses and residents alike are still feeling the pinch.
This placed increased pressure on us as a council, as we worked to ensure our annual budgets were measured but still provided the infrastructure that our growing community needs.
In pursuit of this goal, we worked closely with federal and state governments and advocated to them on behalf of our region for funding for a range of vital projects.
We also had to ask ourselves how we would
balance the books while ensuring the City of Greater Geelong could continue to provide more than 120 services to our community at a high standard.
Meanwhile, the cranes on our skyline herald exciting times ahead for Geelong and are a visual representation of our recent
population growth, which presents both great opportunities and challenges for our city.
As a council we wanted to encourage this growth, while making sure it was sustainable and well thought out with the right balance of greenfield and in-fill developments.
Geelong combines a city feel, a stunning coastline and a growing arts and culture scene without the big city congestion of Melbourne.
We have worked hard to protect this way of life for current and future Geelong residents, and the City of Greater Geelong’s 2700 staff and our community have provided crucial guidance in this role.
In my official role as mayor, I attended the opening of hundreds of new buildings, community facilities and sporting upgrades.
I acknowledge the amount of thought and planning that council officers put into these projects, and I thank them for their efforts.
Our community has also had an important role in shaping our projects, policies and decisions.
I thank everyone who took the time to contact us as councillors or the City of Greater Geelong to advocate for causes they are passionate about.
I applaud our community members who offered feedback through our Have Your Say webpage and various in-person engagement sessions, or wrote submissions in response to our draft budgets or other council decisions.
Lastly, I want to thank my fellow councillors for the trust they bestowed in me by electing me to represent them as mayor in November 2022.
It has been an honour and a privilege to lead a group of such dedicated and passionate people striving to make their community a better place.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan. (Supplied)
AI combatting illegal dumpers
By Matt Hewson
Geelong council’s campaign targeting illegal rubbish dumping outside a North Geelong op shop is getting results.
For the better part of a decade, the Salvation ArmystoreonThompsonRoadinBellParkhas been a popular site for illegal dumping around its often full charity donation bins.
Despite clear and obvious signage asking people not to dump their unwanted goods aroundthebinsoroutsidetheclosedgatesafter hours, unrepented dumpers have persisted.
CCTV cameras were installed in 2023, but the long hours required from council staff to manually review footage made the strategy inefficient.
In an effort to tackle the issue, the City of Greater Geelong partnered with InnerVision Engineering Services to implement a semi-autonomous artificial intelligence system to monitor CCTV footage, detect unlawful dumping and alert City officers.
Since January, the new system has led to 26 infringement notices worth $20,000.
Mayor Trent Sullivan said the situation was an example of the City using digital and data-driven solutions ensure the Geelong region was clean and safe for everyone.
“Illegal dumping of rubbish outside charity shops is an ongoing issue for the City and charities, costing thousands to clean up and dispose of, and draining resources that could be better spent on community programs and services,” Mayor Sullivan said.
“By utilising a more effective technology for this North Geelong charity shop, we are promoting a cleaner and healthier urban environment, ensuring our resources are used more effectively and allowing this store to focus on supporting those in need.”
Environment and Circular Economy chair CouncillorPeterMurrihysaiddumpedrubbish was a growing problem for many councils.
“People who dump rubbish in Greater Geelong are costing ratepayers more than $1 million per year,” Cr Murrihy said.
“If you spot dumping in progress or dumped rubbish, you can report this to the City online or by calling 5272 5272.
“Don’t forget, we offer two free hard waste collections to all homes each year and waste canalsobedroppedoffatourresourcerecovery centres at Douro Street, North Geelong and Becks Road, Drysdale.”
Fines for littering start at $322 if issued on thespotandextendupto$9,900whenimposed by a court.
Wool Museum in the running for top awards
Geelong’s National Wool Museum is in the running for state and national awards in the next month.
The museum’s We the Makers program has been placed on the Australian Museum and Galleries Association (AMaGA) shortlists for the Victorian Medium Project of the Year (Museum) award and the national Art of Expression Award
We the Makers is the museum’s biennial program centred around its Sustainable Fashion Prize, which supports and showcases the next generation of fashion designers displaying sustainable and ethical practice.
The program is aligned with and was initiated in response to Geelong’s designation as a UNESCO City of Design.
National Wool Museum director Padraic Fisher said the program and other museum exhibits were resonating with both the community and the arts industry.
“Our calendar year-to-date visitation numbers have seen a spike of ten per cent across the past year, and the financial year-to-date increase is at 20 per cent,” he said.
“Socombinedwiththenominationswehave received on the back of the Wotif Uniquely Aussie best regional museum award, it shows the exhibits we host here are hitting the right mark with the public.”
Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan said the nominations were a testament to the work of the National Wool Museum team.
“The National Wool Museum was recently named the Wotif Uniquely Aussie best regional museum, and these two new nominations further emphasise why that is the case,” he said.
“The curators and exhibitors have done an incredible job with the We the Makers program so it is pleasing to see their work being recognised.”
National Wool Museum senior curator Josephine Rout and director Padraic Fisher. (Supplied)
‘‘ Myeloma flew under the radar. Everyone’s heard of leukaemia, but a lot of people, including me as a nurse, haven’t heard of myeloma ’’
- Kellie Devlin
Raising awareness for myeloma
Former Epworth Geelong theatre nurse Kellie Devlin was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, seven years ago. She speaks with Jena Carr about the importance of raising awareness for blood cancer during Blood Cancer Month this September.
Acancer diagnosis can come as a surprise to many people, a reality that former theatre nurse Kellie Devlin, 57, knows too well.
The Lara wife and mum worked as a nurse at the Epworth Geelong Hospital for 23 years, a job she felt drawn to from a young age. Kellie often worked long hours and had to wear a lead skirt, vest and collar as part of her role in the pain theatre, where procedures were done for people with chronic pain and spinal implants.
“It’s really long hours that you work and the lead’s heavy, so my back was always sore and sometimes my legs were sore, but I didn’t think anything of it,” she said.
“It was November 2017. My husband is a truck driver, and he’d left for work. I was standing at the bench (in the kitchen) watching the morning news at about 5am and having a coffee.
“I must have shifted my weight, and what I didn’t know was that my leg was about to break due to a tumour that was there. I shifted my weight, and just the most excruciating pain hit.
“I dropped my coffee and then lost the feeling in my leg. I thought, ‘oh my God, I’m having a stroke’. I fell and hit the floor screaming for my daughter, who was only 9, to wake up.”
When Kellie got to the hospital, doctors believed she had sciatica (pain that travels along a nerve in the leg) or something wrong with her back.
It wasn’t until she had an x-ray at Geelong’s Grace McKellar Centre that Kellie learned the truth about what was happening.
“Turns out I had a massive tumour in my leg. A whole lot of blood tests and everything later, doctors said that I’ve got multiple
myeloma,” she said.
“I said, ‘Well, what’s that?’ and they said that it’s a blood cancer. I said, ‘Well, am I going to die?’ and my GP said, ‘I don’t know’.
“The following year (2018), I had a stem cell transplant where they give you lead-up chemotherapy and then a massive hit of chemo to kill off your bone marrow.”
Myeloma is a blood cancer that forms in the body’s plasma cells and attacks the bones.
According to the Leukaemia Foundation, there is currently no cure for the disease.
Close to 18 months after the initial stem cell transplantandafterreturningtowork,Kellie’s cancer returned. She then had to go through another stem cell transplant procedure in 2019.
“I was really sick and spent Christmas in hospital, which was a new low point with my daughter sitting on the bed opening her presents in tears,” she said.
“In 2020, I spent a lot of time sick and found
out that I had relapsed again. I was fortunate enough to be offered a clinical trial at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne...and I started that in November 2021.
“It was during COVID, so my family couldn’t come in. When I was admitted, I had three broken ribs, a broken collarbone and a broken jaw.
“I couldn’t shut my mouth, and they were going to put pins in my top and bottom teeth to try and move my jaw back together, and that’s apart from all the other broken bones I’ve had.
“Last year, I also spent a lot of October, November, and December in hospital with infections and then pneumonia.
“During that time, one of my close friends was also in hospital and passed away with the same thing, so that was very confronting and took me a bit of time to get my head around.”
Within a month of undertaking the trial in Melbourne, Kellie’s cancer symptoms had reduced, and she said she was glad to have the chance to participate in the trial.
“I just thank God for clinical trials. At that stage (before the trial) I thought I’m in real trouble as they’d kind of run out of other options,” she said.
“My haematologist, Hang Quach, is a professor of haematology and lectures all over the world. She’s an expert on myeloma and just an angel.
“Although it’s a crappy diagnosis, I’m very fortunate to have beautiful people around me and an amazing doctor. Who better than to have the queen of myeloma caring for me.”
Kellie said that, after dealing with her cancer diagnosis, relapses, and treatments, the most challenging time for her was telling her daughter Daisy that she had cancer.
“The worst day in a parent’s life is talking to
their child about death. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy,” she said.
“My husband and I sat her down (when she was 9) and had a conversation with her and said, ‘What does cancer mean to you?’ and she said, ‘I’ve heard that word, as long as it doesn’t mean you’re going to die’.
“I said, ‘Well, you know Mum is a nurse, and I’ve looked after people with different cancers’, and she just looked at me crying and saying, ‘You’ve got cancer, haven’t you?’.
“What do you do at that stage? You just want to say no. But I thought that if I lie to her, she’s never going to trust me again. So, that was pretty awful.”
September is Blood Cancer Month, and Kellie said it was important to raise awareness of the different types of blood cancers, such as myeloma.
“Myeloma flew under the radar. Everyone’s heard of leukaemia, but a lot of people, including me as a nurse, haven’t heard of myeloma,” she said.
“We’re a small family of three. My parents have both passed away. Daisy’s an only child, and I want to see my baby grow up. She’s actually 16 in two weeks, so that’s a bit of a milestone.
“When you think about dying; we’re all going to die, and I suppose that’s what I’ve had to come to terms with. You have to go with that and live as well as you can.
“It’s always there, but just try not to focus on it. Because if that’s all I focused on, I wouldn’t enjoy my life. I have to try and look for some positives.
“I want to live, and I want to see my daughter get married. I want to grow old with my husband. So, people being aware and companies helping will hopefully help us achieve that.”
Lara’s Kellie Devlin was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after collapsing to the floor in her kitchen seven years ago. (Ivan Kemp) 430124_08
Kellie Devlin, right, with daughter Daisy in a hotel room near where Kellie had been receiving treatment for myeloma. (Supplied)
Focus on Education
Tour North Geelong Secondary, a college of excellence
Parents and guardians, you are invited to discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child.
Visit North Geelong Secondary College (NGSC), at a time convenient to you, and see the school in operation.
NGSC is a creative, caring and diverse college, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with our imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.
Ourcommunityisafriendlyandsupportive environment, underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity.
The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by outstanding results and outcomes.
Our students are privileged to enjoy:
• Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities.
• An extensive, well-resourced, library.
• Plentiful, state of the art sporting facilities.
• A creative art and technology complex which caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts.
Students are encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including Human Powered Vehicle, Debating, Student Representative Council and lunchtime clubs, such as chess club, cultural appreciation club, dungeons and dragons and Japanese club.
The transition from primary to secondary school is seamless for our Year 7 students.
In Grade 6 all students are invited to the college early in the year for a ‘taste’ of secondary school and then later in the year there is a specialised two day program that allows students to develop new friendships and familiarise themselves with their new
surroundings. Students start the secondary school year with confidence.
NGSC is proud to offer a number of excellence programs:
• The Scholarship Program,
• Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program,
• Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID),
• The Strive to Achieve Results (STAR),
• The Achieving Core Education (ACE) Programs and
• Excellence in Sport Program.
The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community.
Scholarships are available in the following areas:academicexcellence,studentleadership, community, sporting excellence and the arts.
The Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program, provides a focused educational environment for academically oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes.
AdvancementViaIndividualDetermination (AVID), the only program of its kind in Geelong, underpins the SEAL program and prepares students with the skills to succeed in senior and post secondary education.
Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) is an innovative Literacy and Numeracy program unique to our college. This program identifies
students who have the potential to become our future ‘stars’ and achieve outstanding results in Years 7 to 9.
The Achieving Core Education (ACE) program aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level.
The Excellence in Sport (EIS) Program develops students’ sport specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian Rules, soccer or volleyball.
To find out more and to book a personalised tour of North Geelong Secondary College, contact us on 03 5240 5800, or email north. geelong.sc@education.vic.gov.au
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North Geelong Secondary College principal Paul Dawson chats with students.
Calling all families for fun, laughter and adventure SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
School holidays are just around the corner and Geelong Arts Centre is calling all families to step into a world of fun, laughter, and endless adventure at the Wonder Children’s Festival.
With a fantastic lineup of free and ticketed events, this festival is the perfect chance to make some unforgettable family memories.
On Saturday September 21, Geelong Arts Centre will be transformed into a vibrant hub of music, puppetry, and interactive enjoyment for Family Day. The whole day will be bursting with fun, from roving entertainers to colourful balloon animals and groovy disco parties!
One of the day’s top highlights is the live concert from The Teeny Tiny Stevies. Byll, Beth, and their band will have the entire family singing along to their catchy tunes. Parents and kids alike will be swept away by the fun atmosphere as they groove to both classic hits andfreshtracksfromTheGreenAlbum.It’sthe perfect way to get everyone moving, laughing, and enjoying some great music together.
Later, on September 21 and 22, The Gruffalo, a stage adaptation of the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is ready to take over The Story House stage. Follow Mouse on a thrilling adventure through the woods,meetingquirkycreaturesalongtheway. It’s a captivating, laugh-out-loud production perfect for kids aged three and up, but adults will love it too.
Family Day has more than just shows, there are plenty of free experiences that are sure to create lasting memories these School Holidays. Head to the Wonderland Disco in the Open HouseTheatre,wherekidscanjoinHanaFiesta for fun dance lessons. Or explore the magical world of Oculus by The Indirect Object, an interactive installation filled with eco-friendly, animatedwonders.Anddon’tforgettomeetthe zany alien puppets, One Eye and Frill Neck, or
try out your juggling and plate-spinning skills with the roving circus entertainers. With face painting, scavenger hunts to a giant colouring table, the day will be packed with excitement at every turn.
Then get ready on September 24 and 25 for I Wish..., a one-of-a-kind performance where the audience is part of the fun. Created by the incredible teams at Patch Theatre and Gravity & Other Myths, this show takes you on a
playful, interactive journey full of surprises. In I Wish…, the performers leap, dance, and engagetheaudienceinwaysthatsparklaughter and awe. From jaw-dropping acrobatics to playful antics, this show blurs the line between spectator and performer, inviting everyone to become part of the fun. It’s a lively experience designed to let imaginations run wild, turning the theatre into a space where anything can happen and everyone can play
along with the magic. These school holidays bring your family to Geelong Arts Centre for a festival filled with creativity, fun, and unforgettable moments. With so much to see and do, the Wonder Children’s Festival is the ultimate playground for the whole family.
Get your tickets now at: geelongartscentre.org.au
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Get ready for the amazing Wonder Children’s Festival that is heading to Geelong Arts Centre these school holidays. (Supplied)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Roll up, roll up for a circus spectacular under the big top
Eroni’s Circus draws inspiration from the classical circuses of yesteryear.
Beautiful, glamorous costuming, lively original music, immaculately presented animals, traditional circus clowns, the smell of sawdust and popcorn in the air and the anticipation of what exciting act will come out next, through the red velvet curtain...
The circus has many new artists and new acts this year such as hand balancing, dance routines,illusionsandthemostadorablecheeky baby goats that have not performed in Geelong on previous visits, whilst still retaining the crowd favourites of clowns (performing new routines) trapeze acts, juggling and beautiful palomino horses.
Performing throughout the school holidays in Moolap (next to Bellarine Bargains) the circus prides itself as a very family oriented circusthatcatersforallages,fromgrandparents through to young children.
Generaladmissionticketsareveryaffordable for almost two hours of fast paced live entertainmentatonly$35foradultsand$25for children.Firstrowringsideareonlyanextra$5 per person.
Tickets are available onsite from one hour before each show. Free parking onsite.
Snack foods such as Dagwood dogs, freshly made hot cinnamon donuts, hot jam donuts, milk shakes, cold drinks, fairy floss, freshly popped corn etc is available from the circus food trailer. There are also games and novelty souvenirs for sale.
No bookings required, simply purchase your tickets at the door.
Enquiries on 0477 874 784.
Eroni’s Circus is coming to Moolap these school holidays. (Pictures: Supplied)
Eroni’s Circus performances:
• Fri 20 Sept, 7pm
• Sat 21 Sept, 1pm & 7pm
• Sun 22 Sept, 1pm
• Mon 23 Sept, 1pm
• Tue 24 Sept, 1pm
• Wed 25 Sept, no show
• Thur 26 Sept, 7pm
• Fri 27 Sept, 1pm & 7pm
• Sat 28 Sept, 7pm only
• Sun 29 Sept, 1pm
• Mon 30 Sept, 1pm
• Tue 1 Oct, 1pm
• Wed 2nd Oct, no show
• Thur 3 Oct, 7pm
• Fri 4 Oct, 1pm & 7pm
• Sat 5 Oct, 1pm & 7pm
• Sun 6 Oct, 1pm
221-229 Bellarine Highway, Moolap
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Top tips for taking dogs on school holiday road trips
More and more Aussies are choosing to take their dogs on road trips – and Dogs Australia urges dog owners to heed some key tips for a safe and stress-free adventure.
“There are four key considerations when travelling and holidaying with your dogs: comfort, safety, health and happiness,” explainsHughGent,DogsAustraliapresident.
“When you’re taking your family dog with you these school holidays, it’s crucial to plan ahead – for the travel itself and for the holiday destination. When your dog is happy and healthy, they cope better with travel and you’ll all have a great time.”
Dogs Australia’s top 8 tips for calmer car trips:
1/ Explore and book pet-friendly accommodation, caravan parks or campsites.
2/ Exercise your dog before the trip: It’ll help get rid of any pent-up energy.
3/ Carry plenty of water and food for the trip.
4/ Ensure your dog is microchipped and your contact details are up to date, to help with identification should they get lost.
5/ Take the necessities: Dog bedding, snacks/ treats, food and water bowls, toys, collar with ID and leash, tick prevention treatment, medications, first-aid kit, dog shampoo, towels/mats/blankets to sit on and to protect the car, poo bags. (And if your dog suffers from motion sickness, ask your vet for the best remedies, and remember to pack wet wipes and plastic bags… just in case!).
6/ When travelling by car:
• Give them a dedicated, comfortable space in
the car. They should be able to stand up, turn around comfortably and lie down in their space in the car.
• Secure your dog in the car (e.g., use harnesses, a pet seat belt or crate). You’re legally required to ensure they’re secured while in the car.
• Provide mental stimulation for the journey (e.g., toys and chews that will keep them occupied)
• Make regular pit stops, generally every 2-3 hours. It gives your dog (and you) a chance to stretch your legs, eat/have a drink, and go to the loo.
• Neverleave a doginside awarm vehicle, even with the windows open.
7/ When you arrive at your destination, take your dog to a local park or beach to let off steam and let them explore their holiday destination. They’ll be bursting with energy after the car journey.
8/ Familiarise your dog with the holiday property so they can get acquainted with its layout and boundaries. And if there are gates, check they’re closed and there are no gaps they can escape through.
Dogs Australia is the consumer face of the Australian National Kennel Council, which was founded in 1958. It advocates for the preservation of purebred dogs through ethical breeding. It also promotes responsible ownership, funds research into canine diseases, supports conformation shows and community sports for dogs that fulfill a breed’s natural instincts. More information at dogsaustralia.org.au
https://www.waurnpondssc.com.au/
Visit Waurn Ponds for an epic Space Jam experience
Grab your squad and head to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre these school holidays for a free and epic Space Jam experience.
From Monday September 23 to Friday October 4 join the Toon Squad for out-of-this-world fun from 11am to 2pm daily*.
Located out the front of Target, this event is packed with immersive activities.
Strike a pose with your favourite characters, test your skills on the Hoop Head to Head challengeandStandingJumpTest,getcreative at the craft stations, and dribble like a pro while dodging the Goon Squad. Ready for tip off?
Grab your family and head to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre these school holidays. *excluding September 27, 28 and 29
Dogs Australia is the consumer face of the Australian National Kennel Council, which was founded in 1958.
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.
The Guide
SECRETS OF A ROYAL ESTATE: ST JAMES’S PALACE SBS, Saturday, 8.25pm
As long as British documentarians continue loyally pumping out specials about their revered (and occasionally reviled) Royal family, there’ll at least be a special every week to indulge in. We don’t have the majesty and grand history of an Australian royal family to continually contemplate – and the same arguably goes for breathtakingly historic buildings. In this latest special pivoting on the British monarchy, it’s a building – rather than a king or queen – that the lens is pulled on. Of course, there are also juicy secrets in this exploration of St James’s Palace. Built in the 1530s for Henry VIII, the doors are opened on the palace’s rich stories.
BETTER ABC TV, Sunday, 9.15pm
Grim and morally complex, this British crime drama kicks off with a stellar opening episode as we’re introduced to Detective Inspector Lou Slack (Leila Farzad, pictured, IHateSuzie), who leads a dangerous double life in the pocket of the powerful and ruthless drug lord Col McHugh (Andrew Buchan, Broadchurch). However, after her son (Zak Ford-Williams) has a brush with death, Slack decides to sever ties with her criminal cohort and sets in motion a plan to extricate herself from their union. Slack makes for a compelling but not terribly likeable protagonist, at least in this first episode, but no doubt her character will be redeemed somewhat as she atones for her sins of the past.
THE ASSEMBLY ABC TV, Tuesday, 8.30pm
This heart-warming and unique interview series continues with AFL legend and 2014 Australian of the Year Adam Goodes (pictured) visiting the autistic journalism student collective to answer their probing questions. The topics range from the serious: Goodes’ experiences with racism and his mum’s passing; to the fun and unexpected – gardening and his favourite dance moves. This episode also spotlights students Anastasia, Andrew and Stephanie as we see them preparing for the interview with group mentor Leigh Sales. Goodes proves to be an ideal guest for this series – warm-hearted, thoughtful and open – and forms an instant rapport with the group in a moving and emotional chat..
Friday, September 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
PICK OF THE WEEK
MY KITCHEN RULES
Seven, Monday, 7.30pm
The 14th season of this reality cooking staple plays up the patriotic ties of its current crop of contestants, with Vespariding, Italian-born friends Simone and Viviana prominently featured. They’ve proven to be fan favourites, but face some stiff competition in the form of chic Western Australian best mates Mike and Pete, who plate up with the flavours of their own Italian heritage. Tonight’s instant restaurant is a local affair as Townsville’s mullet-rocking Danny and sister Sonia (both pictured) hope to impress with their distinctive North Queensland flair. Judges Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel have certainly eaten their share of seafood, but have they ever tried mudcrab sliced with an angle grinder? Unlikely.
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee helps save rainforest seeds.
8.30 Van Der Valk. (Madv) Part 3 of 3. Van der Valk investigates a series of murders that draws the team into a cryptic puzzle.
10.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
10.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
11.25 ABC Late News.
11.40 Grand Designs. (Ml, R)
12.30 Love Your Garden. (R)
1.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Woven Threads Stories From Within. (Ma, R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGan, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Alleged Abduction. (2019, Mav, R) Michelle Mylett. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 My Grandparents’ War: Kit Harington. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4. 8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos: The Discovery. (PG) Part 1 of 2. A team of archaeologists investigates one of the greatest treasures ever found.
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Nero’s Lost Palace. (PGav, R) Takes a look at Rome’s Golden House.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (MA15+av)
12.30 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R)
3.50 Make Me A Dealer. (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 Football. AFL. First semi-final. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) The panel presents a unique and interactive analysis of the week in AFL.
12.00 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan and the team uncover a government plot while searching for a suspected terrorist.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
9.25 Threesome. 10.20 Spent. (Premiere) 12.40am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.35 King Of The Road. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour. 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 ICU. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 12.30am This Rugged Coast. 1.30 My Greek Odyssey. 2.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG, R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First qualifying final.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.30 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) A cop searches for his kidnapped son. Jamie Foxx.
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.15 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGl, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 12.05am Speechless. 12.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.05 Rage. 2.05 The Legend Of Korra. 2.50 Summer Memories. 3.00 The Next Step. 3.25 Miraculous. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Pip And Posy. 4.35 School Of Roars. 4.40 Ana Pumpkin. 4.45 Hoopla. 5.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon.
8.45 MOVIE: The First Wives Club. (1996, PGal, R) Three women, dumped by their husbands for younger women, decide to get revenge. Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
Saturday, September 14
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Madl, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mv, R) 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGan, R) 3.55 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. (PG, R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Making Lachlan Murdoch Pt 1 – Blood. (R) A look at Lachlan Murdoch.
6.30 Back Roads: Bass Coast, Victoria. (R) Heather Ewart visits the Bass Coast.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Final, PGa) Sam’s career is in jeopardy when a serial killer resurfaces in Great Slaughter.
8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Childhood memories haunt Vera after she investigates a murder at a remote cottage.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) An Australian expat police detective returns to her hometown where she helps solve murders.
10.45 The Queen And Us. (PG, R) A look at the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGad, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 8. Highlights. 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG) 4.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30 Frontlines. (PGav)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. Part 3 of 5. 8.25 Secrets Of A Royal Estate: St James’s Palace. (PG) Explores St James’s Palace, the high seat of the British monarchy and central to the lifeblood of the royals.
9.20 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: Queensland. (PGa, R) Embarks on a visual journey through the landscape of Queensland, from national parks to the Great Barrier Reef.
10.15 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) A 67-year-old suffers a serious head injury. 11.10 Nordland 99. (Mals)
12.15 Rex In Rome. (PGal, R)
3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Athletics. Sydney Marathon.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Makybe Diva Stakes Day and Run To The Rose Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities discover something worrisome.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Second semi-final. 11.00 To Be Advised.
12.40 Taken. (Mav, R) Riley’s efforts, to uncover the truth behind claims of a fatal drug being given to war veterans, lead to heartbreaking consequences. A new neighbour tries to calm Asha after her apartment is broken into.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Tubbershandy in Ireland with their zombie parents.
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
Luke Darcy, Jo Stanley, Jacqui Felgate and Dr Nick Carr look at locations that highlight living well.
7TWO (62, 72)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 My Way. 12.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa, R) 1.15 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.45 Getaway. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL. First elimination final.
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second qualifying final.
9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up of the second qualifying final, with expert analysis and player interviews.
10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables. (2010, MA15+lv, R) Mercenaries try to assassinate a dictator. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham.
12.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Giraffe Jimiyu. (PGm, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 Getaway. (PG)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 10.15 Officially Amazing. 10.45 Dragon Ball Super. 11.10 Supernatural Academy. 11.30 The PM’s Daughter. 11.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.30 Total Drama Island. 2.50 Summer Memories. 3.00 The Next Step. 3.25 Miraculous. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters – Predacons Rising. (2013, PG) 2.50 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.50 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001,
TEN (5, 10)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A couple are looking for an outgoing pup.
7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Ray O’Leary, Virginia Gay, Susie Youssef and Lloyd Langford step through the blue door. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff as it tries to find the right fit for a woman who wants a pal for her staffy and is hoping a shy puppy is a match, and a family who is looking for an active dog. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
7MATE (64, 73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.15 MOVIE: Belle. (2013, PG) 12.05pm MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013, PG) 1.45 MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 3.30 On Country Kitchen. 4.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 4.50 NITV News: Nula. 5.20 Unsettled. 6.20 News. 6.30 First People’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Mahana. (2016, M) 10.20 Ray Charles: Live At The Montreux. 11.40 Late Programs. NITV (34)
6am A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.15 About Elly. (2009, PG, Persian) 10.25 Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) 12.05pm In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 2.10 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 4.10 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Munich. (2005, MA15+) 11.30 Sexual Drive. (2021, MA15+, Japanese) 12.50am Late Programs.
Sunday, September 15
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Athletics. Sydney Marathon. Continued. 9.30 APAC Weekly. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 4.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.05 The Last Violin. 5.30 Frontlines. (PGav)
6.30 Compass: Blueberry Revolution.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A famous wellness influencer drops dead.
8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The team identifies the body found in the chimney flue as forensics reveal the cause of death.
9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal) Part 1 of 5. After her son almost dies, a corrupt detective sets out to make amends for her misdeeds.
10.15 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen meets with an influencer.
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
12.15 Endeavour. (Masv, R)
1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Ottoman Empire By Train. Part 3 of 5. 8.25 Amazon: The Lost World. (PGa) Takes a look at evidence of human presence in the Amazon rainforest. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures: The Louvre. (R) Part 1 of 3. 10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs. (PG, R) 11.20 The Sean Connery Paradox. (Malv, R) 12.20 A Spy In The FBI. (Mas, R) 2.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.55
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 3.50 Hell On Earth: WWII. (PGa, R) 4.45
Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France
24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Hudson & Rex. 1.00 Kim’s Convenience. 2.00 How To Rob A Bank. 2.50 Queer Sports. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 The Machines That Built America. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Prison Project: Little Scandinavia. 10.20 Late Programs.
(6, 7)
6.00
9GO! (82, 93)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: The Impact. (M) A look at the impact of the miniseries. 10.45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Buried Alive. (MA15+av, R) A look at the murder of Peter Aston. 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) Tom Morris, Leigh Matthews and Jimmy Bartel recap the highs and lows from the latest round of football.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 The First 48: Taken. (MA15+v) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 World’s Greatest Islands. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Sydney Roosters v North Queensland Cowboys. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 3.30 MOVIE: Sayonara. (1957, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v Spain. 2am
6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) The celebrities explore the Inca trail and trek through vast valleys with some furry friends. 8.30 FBI. (Mv) The team is thrown into a highly political case after four members of the Taliban are shot and one is kidnapped. 10.30 The Real CSI: Miami: Out Of Thin Air. (Mav) Detectives investigate the unexpected death of golfer Alan Jay Abrahamson. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
Monday, September 16
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story: Making Lachlan Murdoch Pt 2 – Money.
A continued look at Lachlan Murdoch.
8.40 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.
9.25 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.
9.45 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Planet America. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 12.50 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 9.15 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (R) 11.10 Auction. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 2.50 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 1 of 2. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls) Game show, featuring contestants tackling a words and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Return, Ml) Music-based pop culture quiz show, hosted by Greg Davies. 10.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Premiere) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 11.00 SBS World News Late. 11.30 Suspect. (Mav)
12.00 House Of Promises. (Mv) 1.50 La Jauria. (Ma, R) 3.45 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch.
Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. 12.20pm WorldWatch. 12.50 Super Maximum Retro Show. 1.15 Rise Up. 2.10 Insight. 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.50
Australian Walks. 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Theo springs on Justin. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGa) The competition heads to Townsville where brother and sister Danny and Sonia hope to impress the judges.
9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) The team investigates a homicide case with a potential tie to the pentagram killer.
10.05 S.W.A.T. (Madv) The team races to stop a gunman.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) The Lopez home is disturbed by an evil spirit.
12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Golf. LIV Golf Chicago.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams kick off kitchen week with a community-based challenge.
8.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Craig Hutchison, Matthew Lloyd, Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes.
9.45 To Be Advised.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 La Brea. (Mav) Gavin and Sam search for a military base.
12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
9GEM (81, 92)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGal, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other. 10.10 Ghosts. (PGs, R) Sam meets a Viking ghost at the Farnsbys’ house. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project.
3. Continued. 8.00 Golf Post-Show. 8.45 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 1pm This Rugged Coast. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 ICU. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Heathrow. 11.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Skippy. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Wild Moments. (Premiere) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Take Me High. (1974) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50 To Be Advised. 10.50 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm No Ordinary Black: Mudskipper. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 MOVIE: Call Me Mum. (2006) 10.20 MOVIE: Monster’s Ball. (2001, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. NITV (34)
7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.10am Our Brain. 1.05 BTN High. 1.10 Still So Awkward. 1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Gone In 60 Seconds. (2000, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.00 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Late Programs.
About Elly. Continued. (2009, PG, Persian) 7.10 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 9.20 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 11.00 Forgotten We’ll Be. (2020, M) 1.30pm Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 3.35 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 7.30 Love Songs For Tough Guys. (2021, M, French) 9.30 Cold. (2023, MA15+, Icelandic) 11.20 Late Programs.
Tuesday, September 17
7MATE (64, 73)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Have I Got News For You U.S. (R) 2.55 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads: Heysen Trail, South Australia. (PG) Paul West tackles the Heysen Trail.
8.30 The Assembly: Adam Goodes. (PG) The students interview Adam Goodes.
9.15 The Art Of... Presented by Elise Kellond-Knight.
9.45 Triple J’s One Night Stand. Concert from Warrnambool, Victoria.
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) 12.50 Four Corners. (R) 1.35 Q+A. (R) 2.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.25 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Harlech To Abedaron. Hosted by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores whether the drive to create a legacy is worth the pressure it exerts on ourselves and others.
9.30 Dateline: The Beast – Mexico’s Deadliest Train. Charts a journey aboard The Beast.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Mav) 1.10 Illegals. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (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) Eden loses control.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition heads to Perth where lovebirds Hannah and Lawrence hope to impress the judges.
9.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A day at the races sees new romances blossom, leading to jealousy and fiery exchanges.
10.10 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.20 The Latest: Seven News.
11.50 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) 12.50 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Housos. 11.45 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.
(8,
Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)
Space Invaders. (PGa, R)
Pointless. (PG)
Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.45 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.
9.45 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sammie. (PGm, R) Hamish and Andy meet Sammie.
10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by
Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Death In Paradise. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952,
Wednesday, September 18
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R)
2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.
8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.
8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Guy Montgomery and Aaron Chen put famous faces through their paces as they try to spell as best they can.
9.30 Planet America. Hosted by John Barron and Chas Licciardello.
10.00 Would I Lie To You? (R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 The Business. (R)
11.00 Interview With The Vampire. (Final, MA15+av, R)
12.00 Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R) 12.55 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 1.45 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Secrets Of Our Universe With Tim Peake: Living In Space. Part 3 of 3.
8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.
9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (MA15+l) Part 3 of 4.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.05 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av)
12.55 Wisting. (Malv, R) 2.40 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Black And Missing. 2.00 One Armed Chef. 2.55 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Letters And Numbers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: 12 Strong. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.
SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Cash gets an unexpected letter.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news, hosted by Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Directive. (PGa) A look at Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
12.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00[MELB]TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
8.40 Human Error. (Mlv) Detective Holly O’Rourke puts her life in danger when she investigates a rival police officer for murder.
9.40 Footy Classified. (Mal) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Return, MA15+av) Bell hires an adviser.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
9GEM (81, 92)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.
8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Ml) The jokers take orders in a busy café. Punters help with weird texts, before an auction with a twist. 9.10 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 10.10 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.
The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow Detectives. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Where The Dreamings Come From. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 MOVIE: Finke: There And Back. (2018, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 11.10 Late Programs. NITV (34)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Speechless. 11.25 Horrible Histories. 11.55 Operation Ouch! 12.10am Good Game Spawn Point. 12.50 Rage. 1.50 Jade Armor. 2.10 Total Drama Island. 2.30 Summer Memories. 2.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Full Monty. (1997, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The O.C. 12.30am Love Island UK. 1.30 Below Deck. 2.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 4. Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.15 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Krull. Continued. (1983, PG) 7.50 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 10.15 Grand Piano. (2013, M) 11.50 Love Songs For Tough Guys. (2021, M, French) 1.50pm On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 3.50 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 5.40 Dan In Real Life. (2007, PG) 7.30 The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 9.30 Arkansas. (2020, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
Thursday, September 19
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.40 Compass. (R) 11.10 To Be Advised. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. (PG) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks: Bruny Island. Gina Chick explores Bruny Island.
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: The Final Shift. (Final, M) After 10 weeks, the doctors have come to the end of their rotation in the emergency department. 9.20 Rebus. (Final, MA15+lv) Rebus tries to prevent Cafferty’s murder. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Premiere, Malv) 12.25 Devils. (Mal, R)
(MA15+av, R) 1.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.35 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
2.20 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal, R) 3.15 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: 2 + 2 = Murder. (2018, PGav, R) Kellie Martin, Giacomo Baessato, Viv Leacock. 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mali turns down his good luck.
8.30 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PGl, R) An ambitious, naive journalism graduate is forced to make some tough decisions after she is hired as an assistant to the ruthless editor of Runway, one of Manhattan’s leading fashion magazines. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt.
10.50 To Be Advised.
12.25 Magnum P.I. (Mav) TC asks Magnum for help.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Human Error. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG)
3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
TippingPointAustralia.(PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) Follows the activities of police units.
8.30 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns, R) Part 2 of 2. Features exclusive interviews, iconic moments, untold stories and never-before-seen footage from the show.
10.05 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R) 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.15 Resident Alien. (Mav) 1.05 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Nashville. H’lights. 1.05 Young Sheldon. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGl) Presented by Graeme Hall. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics
Lose yourself in 60s soul
The soul music of 1960s Detroit will come alive next Saturday when Motor City Sounds hits the Piano Bar.
The 10-piece Motown outfit has been a Piano Bar favourite in recent years, with a song list including artists such as Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The Temptations, Bill Withers and the Jackson 5. Motor City Sounds hails from regional Victoria, with most of its members based in Ballarat, and has been lighting up venues across Victoria and the country for the past 11 years.
Drummer David Clark said the band had formed almost naturally.
“I teach music at a couple of schools and at one school I was often having a discussion with John, who’s our sax player now, and he
kept on saying to me, when are we going to start a Motown band?” Clark said.
“And so we kept sort of talking about this
and then at another school I worked at, Ian, our trumpet player, said to me, I’m going to start up a Motown band, do you want to drum for that?
“So two totally separate conversations, and we put the band together from there.”
Clark said the band’s three vocalists and a three-piece horn section provided an experience that was “a little bit special”.
“It’s feel-good music; I think one of the guys at the Piano Bar described our gigs as ‘wholesome’,” he said.
“The music just feels kind of timeless. It just keeps coming back through movies and other things, it just won’t go away, because it’s awesome.”
Motor City Sounds are at the Piano Bar at 2pm on Sunday, September 22.
The ultimate Mario Kart experience
Soundtracks have always been an integral part of the video game experience, and few are as iconic as multiplayer racer Mario Kart.
Anyone who has played the game will know the music in Mario Kart responds dynamically to in-game events; each track has its own theme, using certain items introduces different melodies and the tempo increases when the race leader hits the final lap.
What could be better than playing the game accompanied by a live eight-piece band that reacts similarly to the race, with the added bonus of a huge crowd cheering you on?
That is the experience on offer when the Barwon Club Hotel hosts Mario Kart Live this Saturday, September 14 at 8pm.
Melbourne jazz bassist and Mario Kart Live bandleader Jack Dobson said the idea came to him in the depths of COVID-19 lockdowns.
“I saw a copy of Mario Kart Wii for like eight bucksoneBay,andIwaslike,I’vegottogetthis and relive my eight-year-old days,” he said.
“SoIplayedalotofit-alot-inthelockdowns, and around that time a band called the 8-Bit Big Band was playing big band and orchestral arrangements of game music.
“So it was a combination of seeing them pop up in my feed, studying jazz and improvisation and playing a lot of the game that kind of naturally led me down the path to think, you what, we could do that live.”
The Mario Kart Live show, which began in 2022 and has since spawned imitators around theworld,featuresa“minibigband”withafull rhythm section and four-piece horn section playing along to punters competing against each other.
Dobson verbally conducts the band while playingthebassparts,whichhehasmemorised in their entirety so he can keep an eye on the action and direct the changes when someone
uses an item or hits the final lap.
“You’ve got to focus a ton while you’re up there… you have to see what each player is doing in their quadrant of the screen, what place they’re in, if they use an item,” he said.”
“It’s stressful, but it’s really fun. It’s a pretty unique gig, I think, and worth the effort.
“People are pretty excited to get in the room when we’re playing the title theme… but the first time someone gets a star or crosses the finish line and we do the first reaction to the game they get pretty hyped.”
at singer’s core
For West, songwriting is about much more than just coming up with a catchy riff or melodic hook; it’s about authentically connecting with the listener.
“My music is an embodiment of every part of my life experience,” he said.
“It’saboutrelationships,mentalhealth, and navigating the complexities of our modern world.
“I think what makes me stand out as an artist is my unwavering passion to portray the whole picture of what my life looks like. It can be terrifying, but I believe that by sharing our struggles and joys, we can help each other make sense of our own experiences.”
Paint Me How You See Me delivers on that promise. A heartfelt paean to friendship, the single’s first section features delicate, finger-picked acoustic guitar and West’s open, clear vocals, setting a tone for the track which is simultaneously vulnerable and strong.
The track soon swells into a full rock sound, with Aaron Schembri’s soaring electric guitar joining West to convey the bittersweet celebration of the positive impact friends can have during tough times.
“This song is about the importance of friendship, especially that one person who has been there through thick and thin,” West explained. “As we grow older, we encounter new environments and people, but it’s those day-one friends who truly understand our journey.
“This song expresses my gratitude for my best friend, who has taught me so much just by being himself, and it’s a reminder of how vital those connections are as we navigate our lives.”
Matt Hewson
Local indie rock musician Stefan West releases his new single Paint Me How You See Me today (Friday, September 13), the fourth single from his upcoming album.
Stefan West’s latest single Paint Me How You See Me is out now. (Supplied)
Motor City Sounds return to the Piano Bar this September. (Supplied)
Matt Hewson
Mario Kart Live: the highs are high and the lows are low. (Supplied)
Funding for Aboriginal athletes
senior football and netball carnival through the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program.
Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples and Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said the grants were a great opportunity for First Nation People to participate in sports.
AboriginalathletesintheGeelongcommunity will have more opportunities to go for gold with a new round of sporting grants for clubs.
The Wathaurong Aboriginal Community in Geelong will receive $4322 to host a statewide
“I’m excited to see how these grants will help support First Nations People in providing the necessary supports for accessing the needs for attending sporting carnivals, providing uniforms or equipment,” she said.
Women dive into sport
The City of Greater Geelong’s Swim, Sport and Leisure team will trial a ‘women only’ swimming and gym program.
‘Gym & Swim Sundays’ aims to help women (aged 10 and over) of all multicultural backgrounds and abilities to feel comfortable exercising and enjoy its health benefits. The trial will be at Norlane ARC.
Between 6pm and 7.30pm on Sunday September 19, Sunday October 27 and Sunday November 24, there will be women-only access to: warm water pool; 25 metre lap pool; spa, sauna and steam room; fully equipped gym; small group training (Motivate30 session in gym); all-female staff; accessible change facilities.
InclusionandCareportfoliochaircouncillor Sarah Hathway, Windermere Ward said Gym & Swim Sundays were a chance for women to take the time to care for themselves.
“Exercise and community connection does wonders for our health and wellbeing, and is
well worth the effort,” she said.
“We’reofferingexclusivegymandpoolaccess to women of all backgrounds to challenge the barriers that exist for females staying active. During Gym & Swim Sundays, the centre will be staffed solely by female employees.”
Members of Norlane ARC can attend at no cost, otherwise participants will be charged $8.80 (adult) or $6.70 (concession).
Promotions of the pilot program have been translated into Arabic, Hindi, Dari, Mandarin, Swahili and Tamil, and shared with local community groups.
Bookings are not essential but can be made at membership.geelongaustralia.com.au/ WomensOnlyProgram
Community member Mumtaz at Norlane ARC. (Supplied)
Artist sparks conversations
A Torquay student has won a national competition for her artwork based on helping inspire people to have important conversations during R U OK Day.
Brigid Ward, 13, was announced on September 6 as one of the 2024 R U OK National Student Art Competition’s five winners ahead of its National Day of Action held on September 12.
The Iona College Geelong student said her winning artwork represented what meaningful conversations meant to her.
“Healthy conversations is about connecting and checking in with people in your everyday life, such as school peers, neighbours, family and any communities you’re involved with,” she said.
The inaugural competition celebrated the creativity of Year 7 and 8 students across the country, with the winning Creative Legends
The program delivers grants of up to $1000 for team uniforms and sports equipment and up to $2500 for travel costs that will allow clubs to participate in tournaments across the country.
Member for Lara Ella George said sport helped unite communities and that she was glad to see the program provide funding for Aboriginal sporting clubs and athletes.
“These grants are a massive boost for Aboriginal athletes and clubs across Geelong, helping them have access to the transport and equipment to play and compete in the sports
they love,” she said.
MinisterforTreatyandFirstPeoplesNatalie Hutchins said the program had provided 457 grants to sports clubs and individuals in the state’s Indigenous communities.
“It’s fantastic to see even more Aboriginal athletes get their chance to follow in the footsteps of First Nations champions and reach their potential in the sport they love,” she said.
Visit sport.vic.gov.au/funding/aboriginalsport-participation-grant-program for more information about the program.
Water saving programs on offer
Barwon Water has announced another big water saving partnership, this time with coastal land manager Barwon Coast.
Using digital leak detection technology and developing a plan to promote water-saving behaviours, Barwon Coast has already reduced its usage significantly.
Thanks to recently installed data loggers, Barwon Water identified and averted a potential 660 litre/hour leak at Barwon Heads Caravan Park, which could have wasted 110 kilolitres of water in just one week.
The partnership is one example of Barwon Water’s larger program offering organisations, businesses and residents the chance to reduce both water usage and waste.
selected from a group of 16 finalists.
R U OK chief executive Katherine Newton said she was “thrilled by the calibre of entries” received during the competition.
“It’s incredibly inspiring to see our younger generation embracing the R U OK message,” she said. “And portraying it in a way that showcases the simple steps people can take to make a difference in someone’s life.”
Artworks were judged on artistic skill, imaginative storytelling and how well the R U OK message was conveyed in the piece.
Pitjantjatjara artist and competition judge Sally Scales said she found it “very hard to judge” the competition as the “artworks were amazing”.
“Painting has always been a meditation experience for me, a time to destress and relax. It allows us to express our feelings and emotions and to tell stories,” she said.
Barwon Water managing director Shaun Cumming said he was excited to see his organisation’s efforts to save water across its network reap results like that of the Barwon Coast partnership.
“Using smarter water management, be it through behaviours, like shorter showers or through digital technology with the data loggers, can make community water-savings go even further into the future,” Mr Cumming said.
“Data logger technology is showing what’s possible when this technology is coupled with swift leak repair and water efficiency improvements.
“While technology and everyday water savings are only part of the solution to a secure water future for the region, they are an important part.”
Barwon Coast chief executive Gareth Smith said the data from the loggers had been valuable, “allowing us to drive down water loss significantly”.
“The continued collaboration with Barwon Water will enable us to install additional loggers and gain a comprehensive view of our usage patterns across all sites, helping us to optimise our water management practices.
“Another great aspect of the partnership has been the installation of the drinking water fountains, which we know visitors to our foreshore areas love using.”
Visit barwonwater.vic.gov.au/ water-and-waste/saving-water to find out how your organisation or home can reduce water bills.
Torquay student Brigid Ward with her winning artwork ‘Healthy Conversations’. (Supplied)
Barwon Water’s Sustainable Water team leader Jacinta Burke and Barwon Coast’s general manager of operations Paul Gangell. (Supplied)
Brenna juggles a weighty career
GeelongparamedicBrennaKeanhasonlybeen in the weightlifting caper for three years, but already boasts a 5th place at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Brenna narrowly missed out on a spot at the Paris Olympics and will back competing in the Commonwealth Championships in Fiji (September 17-21) and World Championships in Bahrain (December 4-15).
Juggling her work as a first responder and a weightlifter requires effort, but Brenna said a relocation back to Geelong made things easier.
She became a paramedic at Ambulance Victoria (AV) in 2017, after joining the organisation as an Ambulance Community Officer (ACO) while completing her studies in 2016.
ACOs are first responders trained to provide advanced first aid and employed by AV on a casualbasistoworkon-callinruralandremote communities where the ambulance caseload is low.
“I worked as an ACO in Anglesea for about six months before I graduated, then I landed a position as a Graduate Ambulance Paramedic in Lara,” she said.
“I then worked in the metropolitan region for a few years before I went back to Geelong where I’m based now.”
Brenna said the move back to her home region of Barwon South-West made a big impact on her ability to find balance between her sport and work as a paramedic.
“When I first started competing in CrossFit and weightlifting, I was working in metro and it was busy so I was training after work, before night shifts, after night shifts,” she said.
“I was not prioritising my sleep and it was pretty tough, but it was what I wanted to do to become competitive. Getting my position in Geelong really helped with work-life balance because I didn’t have to commute up
to Melbourne anymore and the workload is different down this way.
“Going into the Commonwealth Games in 2022, I required some roster flexibility which helped me prioritise my training hours and work my roster around that.
“I’ve carried on with that through the Olympic quad and AV have been really helpful with organising it and allowing me to prioritise my competitions while I’m young enough and able to.”
Brennasaidit’sstillajugglingactthatrequires
a lot of organisation and forward-planning, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Most people will think I’m crazy for doing it all but it’s what it takes to be a self-funded athlete,” she said.
“I’ve always loved sport, I’m passionate about fitness and feeling good and pushing myself.
“But I think elite sport gives you that extra drive to always want to do your best and be the best that you can be. The jump from everyday fitness to elite is the hours that’s put in and the dedication, and I love that side of it.”
Brenna has only been in competitive weightlifting since 2021 and said it has provided benefits to her work as a paramedic, and vice-versa.
“Intermsofbeingabletomanagestress,sport has been an outlet for me but it has allowed me to better deal with stressful situations on the job as well,” she said.
“It’s a hard job and it’s a hard sport that I’m doing so I think both have taught me a lot of dedication. And overall, it’s health and wellness – I work in healthcare and I’m doing a sport that’s going to help me long-term to look after my body.”
Brenna is looking forward to competing again.
“My last international competition was the final Olympic qualifier in Thailand in April, where I just missed out on a spot for Paris,” she said. “It was a pretty slim shot – we had very limited spots and we’re not just competing against Australia for weightlifting, we’re competing for a continental spot.”
Brenna scored her highest achievement to date – fifth place in the 59kg event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“That was actually my second ever international competition,” she said.
“MyfirstonewastheCommonwealthGames trials at the start of 2022 in Singapore.”
Brenna Kean with her dog Hank (above), and with former peer support dog Bruce (left). (Pictures: Supplied)
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Peace meditation
Our peace is the basis of world peace. Belmont Library, Saturday September 14, 11am-noon. With Graeme and Sherab.
0438 785 512
Track & field
Athletics Chilwell’s upcoming season, Saturday October 5. Ages 12 to 60-plus.
Coaching available in middle/long distance, sprints, throws, jumps etc.
Mary, 0490 549 740, or athletics.chilwell@gmail.com
Art on Madeley
Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club’s guest local artist and presenter Dallas Cronwright, Wednesday September 18, 2pm-4pm at OG Tennis Clubrooms, Madeley Street. All profits to The Smith Family.
Michelle, 0438 909 657
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Saturday September 14, 7.30pm-11pm, music Charles, $10 includes supper.
0400 500 402
PlayLinks
Music and art playgroup where babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn together with their parent/carer. Wednesdays, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Norlane. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.
info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au
GROW Australia
Community organisation offering practical steps and peer support to help recover and maintain mental health through free face to face and online groups. Mondays 7pm, 195 Ormond Road, East Geelong, Fridays 12.45pm, Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights, Zoom group 7pm Tuesdays.
grow.org.au, or 1800 558 268
Grovedale Seniors
Indoor bowls Monday 1-3pm; gentle exercise Tuesday 9-9.45am; cards (Euchre) Tuesday 1-3pm; bingo Thursday 1-3pm. Grovedale Community Hub, 45 Heyers Road.
Julie, 0419 549 521
Drysdale Day VIEW
Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.
Margaret, 0431 636 090
Geelong Day VIEW
First Monday monthly from 11am at Eastern Hub, East Geelong.
geelongdayview@gmail.com
Leopold VIEW
Second Tuesday of each month at Leopold Sportsmans’ Club at 10.30am.
leopold.viewclub@gmail com
Geelong Evening VIEW
Third Monday of the month, 6pm at Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Von, 0414 930 259, or geelongeveningview@gmail.com
Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30pm-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Puff and Damian.
Russ, 5250 1937
Lions Club International Enjoy meeting great people and help out your community at the same time. Clubs all over greater Geelong - see which one is right for you.
Les, 0428 466 446
Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated. 0418 521 265
Grovedale Marshall Probus
Second Thursday of the month,10am at The Grovedale Hub, 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale.
Anne, 0425 356 973
Chess Group chess lessons at Geelong West. Suitable for beginners who have a reasonably firm understanding of the game rules. Kids and adults welcome.
Isaac, isaacsmith5603@gmail.com or 0406 199 457
Barefoot bowls
Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.
Wendy, 0401 221 061
Grovedale East Ladies Probus
Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610
Belmont Central Combined Probus
Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
0417 555 547
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am. Maximum 100 members.
probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Geelong Scout Heritage Centre
Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm.
0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@scoutsvictoria.com.au
Belmont Combined Probus
First Monday of the month, 9.30am, Geelong RSL Function Room, 50 Barwon Heads Road. New members and visitors welcome
Pam, 0408 520 931, or leave a message on 5243 4042
Barwon Valley Belmont Probus
First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au
Sports
Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome.
Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday and Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking netball also played. Umpire training
Adult tap dancing
Fun, fitness and exercise. Mondays 9.30am, Grovedale.
Liz 0408-372 413, or lizking00@gmail.com
Highton Seniors
Carpet bowls, bingo, cards, taichi, line dancing, mahjong. Community Centre, 84 Barrabool Road, Highton.
Elma, 0411 065 524
Adfas Geelong
Art lectures each month, morning and evening, Newcomb Hall, Wilsons Road.
adfas.org.au, or geelong@adfas.org.au
Cards Wanted: card sharp partners to play the game of Bolivia on Thursday evenings. For venue email Ingrid.
griddlepop@hotmail.com
Stamps
available.
Maureen, 0429 397 015
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc]
Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2pm-4pm, $5 entry.
Val, 5251 3529
Arts National Geelong Welcomes guests and members to monthly lecture series. Details of lecture topics, lecturers and venues at:
artsnational.au
Hamlyn Heights Probus
Second Thursday of the month, 10am, Geelong Cement Bowls Club, 200 McCurdy Road, Herne Hill.
Noel, 0425 706 339
Geelong Central Probus Third Friday of the month, 9.45am, Geelong RSL.
geelcentprob@gmail.com
Newcomb Probus
Third Wednesday of each month, 10am, East Geelong Uniting Church, corner Boundary and Ormond Roads.
Gary, 0407 320 735
Polish language for kids Fortnightly Polish language classes for kids aged 7-11 at one of Geelong’s libraries.
Dorota, 5224 1105
Music for preschoolers
Mainly Music is a music and movement program for babies to preschoolers at St Albans-St Andrews Uniting Church, 276 Wilsons Road, Whittington, Tuesdays 10am during school terms.
Rhonda, 0437 241 345
Rostrum meets Geelong Rostrum Public Speaking Club Inc meets each Monday.
Andrew, 0408 369 446, or Jan, 0407 296 958
Live music
Country Heartbeat Allstars every Friday 7pm-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Fellmongers Road Breakwater. Walkups welcome. Proceeds to Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab. Entry $10.
Dawn, 0417 148 493
Bellarine country music Friday nights, music 7pm-10pm. Great band, walk ups welcome. Belmont Park Pavilion, entry $10.
Geelong Philatelic Society Inc meets 7pm first Saturday of the month at Virginia Todd Community Hall, 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West and 1pm third Monday of the month at Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Belmont.
Julie, 0438 270 549
Scrabble club
Christ Church hall, corner Moorabool and McKillop Streets, 1pm Saturdays. Beginners to experts welcome.
Pauline, 0429 829 773, or John, 0434 142 282
Games
Scrabble, chess, board games or cards. Thursdays 2pm-4.30pm, All Saints’ Parish Hall, Newtown. Afternoon tea provided.
Dinah, 0418 547 753
Book club
Leopold CAE book club meets second Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.
Shirley, 0488 055 969
Sing Australia Geelong Choir Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont. No auditions needed.
Mary, 0419 278 456
Mindfulness & meditation Wednesdays 11am at U3A Geelong, Thursdays 10am, U3A Torquay.
Jean, 5264 7484
Geelong Breakfast Lions
Morning club for those who want to help others, first Tuesday of each month at 8am, Eastern Hub (formerly Karingal) in East Geelong. Dinner somewhere in Geelong each month to suit members.
ajd53m@yahoo.com
Ocean Grove Seniors
Ocean Grove Seniors play 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. Cost $20 annually and coffee included. 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Lyn, 5256 2540
Scribes Writers Group
South Barwon Community Centre, Mondays 9.30am-noon. Welcoming new members who wish to refine their skills.
geelongscribeswriters@gmail.com, or 5243 8388
Peace meditation
Our own peace is the basis of world peace. Belmont Library, 163 High Street, Saturday August 10, 11am-noon. No need to book. All welcome.
Graeme, 0438 785 512
Out and about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones was at Leopold Memorial Park on Saturday September 7 for the Bellarine Football Netball League grand finals.
1/ Raph, Quinn and Angus. 2/ Kirsty, Poppy, Heather, Melissa and Jarrah. 3/ Scott Diamond and Bailey Patton. 4/ Shane and Bonita. 5/ Janette Dangerfield and Mandy Toohey. 6/ Luke and Freda. 7/ Cath, Josephine, Aaron Maryanne, Trey, Luke, Jordan and Mark. 8/ Mark Emmerson and Daniel Emmerson. 9/ Jack, Adrian and Nick. 10/ Paul and Wendy. 11/ Ollie, Kate, Bella and Luci. 12/ Chantelle Brown, Matt Worland and Cam Mooney. 13/ Daniel and Lucy. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 428868
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every
ACROSS
1 Eating place (4)
3 Exercises (10)
10 Princess Diana’s maiden name (7)
11 A source of light (3,4)
12 Places to sleep (8)
13 Transparent (5)
14 Voice communication over the internet (1,1,1,1)
15 To continue indefinitely (10)
18 Relighting (10)
20 Sham (4)
21 Colony insect (3)
23 Ocean (8)
26 Town in France with a shrine to St Bernadette (7)
27 Furnish (7)
28 Someone who receives repeated access to a service (10)
29 Book ID (1,1,1,1)
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1 Throw (4)
2 Prussian king, – the Great (1712–1786) (9)
4 Relating to the body (9)
5 False gods (5)
6 Unauthorised (7)
7 Laughable (5)
8 Take the place of (9)
9 Cicatrix (4)
14 Elements that can change (9)
16 Tropical fruit (9)
17 Professors (9)
19 Wandering (7)
22 Hand digit (5)
23 Japanese dish (5)
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Great things are expected of the recent addition to the Sportage SUV range. (Pictures: Supplied)
Power surge for Kia’s Sportage
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
With hybrid buyers lighting up the EV market, great things are expected of the recent addition to the Sportage SUV range.
Driven by the surge in hybrid sales, the Toyota RAV4 has overtaken the Ranger and HiLux to become the best-selling vehicle in Australia.
So, it’s not before time that Kia has introduced a hybrid variant to its popular Sportage medium SUV range, which the company confidently anticipates, at 300 units per month, will contribute 20 per cent to total Sportage sales.
“TheSportagerangewasalreadyanexcellent medium SUV package in a very popular and competitive segment and the addition of the Hybrid variant strengthens our offering considerably,” says Damien Meredith, Kia Australia chief executive officer.
The Sportage HEV is available in two trims – SX FWD and top-of-the-range GT-Line –with power coming from the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol/electric hybrid system as the larger Sorento Hybrid.
This is mated with an electric motor and lithium-ion polymer battery delivering a combined petrol/electric output of 169kW and 350Nm.Pairedwiththepowerplantisadial-up, shift-by-wire six-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
Based on the fifth generation Sportage, both hybrids feature 18-inch machined alloy wheels with temporary spare, while the GT-Line Hybrid (the test vehicle) adds a heated steering wheel.
The SX HEV FWD goes on the market for $45,950, while the flagship Kia Sportage GTLine HEV FWD sells for $55,420, both plus on-roadcosts.EachiscoveredbyKia’sgenerous seven years/unlimited kilometre warranty, the battery seven years/150,000 kilometres.
Styling
The body is defined by Kia’s Opposites United design language characterised by sharp lines amplified by bold surfaces with unique graphics. Up front the Kia signature Tiger Nose black grille links with distinctive curved
LED daytime running lights and headlamps. In a nod to marketing, the polished metal Kia badge is hard to ignore.
From the side the Sportage HEV stands its groundinthemid-sizeSUVsegmentwithbold blackplasticwheelarchcladdingandcleanlines linkingthefuturisticfrontwithasleekfastback and taillights cut into the body. A broad back supports an impressive width.
Interior
The heart of the top-shelf GT-Line is a curved touchscreen flanked by air vents giving the impression of width to the cabin. The 12.3-inch screenactsasacentreofconnectivityfordriver and front passenger, while the similar-size instrument cluster incorporates the latest display with clear and precise graphics.
A Blind-Spot View Monitor ‘sees’ what is potentially in the driver’s blind spot.
Unlike the ICE models, the HEV centre console features a dial-style gearshift knob as well as electronic parking brake with Auto hold. Storage includes cup holders and a large open space under the padded armrest.
Leather appointed seats include eight-way power driver’s seat, with two-way lumbar support. Front seats also are heated and ventilated.Boot,accessedbyasmarthands-free power tailgate, is a usable 586 litres with the seat backs up, expanding to a generous 1872 litres with them folded. A rare EV bonus is a
wheel rather than a puncture kit.
Infotainment
Smartphone wireless capability sadly is absent but there is a wireless phone charger as well as USB-A and USB-C ports. As is the case with other top-line Sportages, the GT-Line HEV is fitted with a premium eight-speaker Harman/ Kardon sound system as well as DAB+ digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity.
Engines/transmissions
Power in the Sportage Hybrid comes from the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system as the larger Sorento Hybrid, which mates a 132kW/265Nm four-cylinder petrol engine with a 44kW/264Nm electric motor and a 1.49kWh lithium-ion polymer battery (combined petrol + electric output is 169kW and 350Nm). A six-speed automatic transmission puts power to ground via the front wheels, ensuring a smooth transition between gear changes.
Safety
The Sportage GT-Line HEV carries a top five-star ANCAP rating on 2022 testing. Included are autonomous emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection, rear cross traffic alert, active cruise control, lane keeping assist with steering intervention, blind
spot monitoring, 360-degree surround view cameras, front and rear parking sensors, trailer sway control and hill descent control. Front, front-sideandcurtainairbags,plusfrontcentre airbag complete the picture.
Driving
Refined is the only way to describe the GT-Line HEV manners. The engine and electric motor work together in conjunction with the conventional six-speed automatic transmission for a reasonably enjoyable driving experience. However, the lack of all-wheel drive does cause some chaos via the front under heavy acceleration.
Transitionbetweenengineandelectricmotor was done with quiet efficiency and is matched by a mostly unperturbed ride. Braking is good too and the regenerative system is consistent and pulls up the car well.
Fuel consumption is claimed by the maker to be 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres on the ADR 81/02 combined urban/highway cycle. The test vehicle came up with, I feel, an honest 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres.
Summary
It remains to be seen whether the Sportage Hybrid can hang on to the coat-tails of the runaway Toyota RAV4 petrol-electric and make it all the way to the top. Only time will tell. RATINGS
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Tennis finalists battle on
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
Itwasyetmoreghastlyweatherthatfacedgrand finalists in this week’s Thursday Triples Winter Pennant, with one final being pushed out to Monday due to the unplayable conditions.
Section 2 avoided the worst of the weather playing their final the week before the others with Geelong Lawn and H.E.A.T playing for the second week in a row.
Lawn went into the match as favourites, having won both home and away matches, and theystartedthematchinwinningfashionwith Jason McGregor and Shaun Rowolle winning the first doubles 6-0 and Toby Lawrence the singles 6-2.
Nicholas Lunn and Lou Arzanovski put H.E.A.T. on the board winning a tie-break in the second doubles, but Rowolle kept Lawn in front winning the second singles 6-2. H.E.A.T won through in the third doubles
6-4 but McGregor sealed the 4-2 win taking the third singles 6-3. It was the battle of Highton in Section 4, when Grown-Ups hosted Kiss My Ace in a match delayed until Monday. Anthony Eyles, Sara Chol and Conor McKinnon were looking for a double after winning the Section 4 Open two weeks ago, and they got off to a flyer with Chol winning the first singles 6-4 and Eyles teaming with Martin Costello to take the first doubles 6-4.
Fraser Mahony managed a win for Kiss My Ace in the second singles 6-2, but that was the best they could do for the night, with both Eyles and Chol winning their three sets for the night, giving Grown-Ups a 5-1 win.
Western Heights Uniting had the best win for the night in their match up with Lara in Section 6. With the teams having scored one wineachduringhomeandaway,withanumber oftie-breaksintheirlastmatch,afavouritewas difficult to pick. The Heights started well, and
just continued from their winning all six sets for a clean sweep.
Section 5 saw minor premiers Serving the Net host Hit for Brains at Hamlyn Park for the second week running. Round 10 saw Serving theNettakinga5-1win,andthefinalproduced the same result. Hit for Brains won the first doubles 6-4, but it was all Serving the Net from there with several close sets, but seeing them the eventual victors, with Tom Smith going three for three involved in Saturday’s 1 Boys, 5 Open, and now Triples Section 5.
Moolap Goats had a similar scoreline in Section 3, in their match with The Wink Wizards at home. The Wizards won the first doubles 6-3, but from there the Goats took control winning the next five sets.
The remaining final is in Section 1 between Grovedale Tigers and reigning premiers Moolap Two Phones Chol which was rescheduled to Thursday, assuming the weather plays nice.
Swimmers’ short course success
Melbourne Swimming Club’s Geelong branch (MSC Geelong) returned from the Victorian Age Short Course Championships with 16 medals.
The event was held at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic centre from September 6 to 8 and 15 MSC Geelong members competed.
Romy Heard contested eight individual events and returned with six top 10 placings including three bronze medals in the 200m and 400m individual medleys and the 50m freestyle.
The 16-year-old old swimmer attributed her success to the club’s elite training and culture.
“I’m fortunate to have great teammates and the support of the MSC coaching team who tailor programs to each athlete,” she said.
Heard rounded out her successful state campaign with a silver medal in the mixed 12-18yr freestyle relay on the final night of the competition.
James Logan stepped up with a stellar performance across the board winning eight individual medals in the multiclass events for swimmers with disability, including gold in the 200m freestyle and 100m butterfly.
The18-year-old,whohasmultipleAustralian S15 records, now has his eyes firmly set on the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo.
At his first state age championships 12-year-old Henry O’Brien set the scene in the opening finals session claiming silver in the 100m backstroke. He went on to contest a further five events across the championships winningbronzeinthe100mindividualmedley and the 200m freestyle.
Tom Hussey and Alric Wong had strong performances across the meet with multiple top 10 placings. Jacob Matuschka brought home gold in the 12-18yr male freestyle relay.
The local program is led by senior coach LuckyWeerakkodyandprovidesopportunities for all levels and ability from development through to elite swimmers.
“The results this weekend is testament to
the success of our program and the athletes’ commitment to their sport,” Weerakkody said.
“We’re thankful to City of Greater Geelong and Geelong College for the lane space in which we train.”
Cats play out a draw against the Kangaroos
Geelong fought back in the second half to draw itsbruisingAFLWclashwithNorthMelbourne in wet and windy conditions.
Cats forward Mikayla Bowen snapped a goal with little more than two minutes left to tie the scores on 5.6 (36) and neither team could break clear in the frenetic finish.
Remarkably, Geelong still has not beaten North in the AFLW.
Bowen also had a shot earlier in the final term, but the ball somehow bounced on the goal line and North defender Libby Birch was able to clear it away.
The Cats only hit the front once, early in the final term, when Nina Morrison soccered through a goal.
Kate Shierlaw then replied and Jasmine
Garner kicked a behind, before Bowen’s late snap brought Geelong level.
Cats midfielder Amy McDonald was best afield, racking up 27 disposals and 13 of Geelong’s 27 clearances.
Garner (32 possessions) and Ash Riddell (30) were the pick of the Kangaroos, while Emma Kearney was solid as always in defence.
Kicking with the breeze, Geelong could not take advantage of several opportunities in the first quarter.
North’s Tahlia Randall kicked the only goal of the opening term, despite McDonald running rampant in the midfield.
After a goal apiece, in the second term, Geelong blew several scoring chances.
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Weather turns in favour of local anglers
ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos
A pleasant and well overdue break in the weather has seen anglers dust off the gear and get back into the local fishing with some of Geelong’s most popular land based options providing some hot fishing.
St Helens rocks has been by far the standout location this past week for land based fishos with some quality snapper being landed.
Fish to 5kg are being reported and would be no surprise if there are bigger ones than that. Usually first and last light are the prime times to fish or even into the evening, but most reports are coming from just in the middle of the day. Pilchards, squid and silver whiting are going to be the ideal baits if chasing an early season land based red.
The Geelong waterfront is currently infested with Australian salmon. Anglers fishing from either boat, kayak or land are getting amongst the action and making the most of the opportunity whilst they are here. Small metal lures or soft plastics are working a treat and this is no better time to load up the freezer for snapper season with some premium baits.
Although there hasn’t been any official reports as far as snapper goes so far for anglers in boats it’s coming that time of year that they will start to push in the bay and well worth heading out and trying your luck.
It still is very early days but right now is a great time to head out for an early season fish. The bend of the channel and the turn up towards Portarlington are two fantastic areas to start having a look. Fishing the tides is very important too for this time of year.
Last weekend was the opening for the 2024-25 Victorian trout season, meaning we can go back to the rivers, streams and creeks to chase them. The Otways each year is always a favourite area to fish with heaps of options and locations to fish. Smythes Creek, Cumberland River, Aire River and the Bahram River are very popular systems, just to name a few.
Small shallow running hard body lures, spinners and soft plastics are all fantastic to use when chasing wild trout or if lures aren’t your thing, try drifting worms into the deep pools.
in the half and North went into the main break with a three-goal lead.
As rain added to the tricky conditions, Geelong forward Aishling Moloney kicked two goalsinthethirdtermtohelpreducethedeficit to five points at three-quarter time.
The Cats were dominating and by the last change had racked up 13 more inside 50s, but North had the wind for the final quarter.
After Morrison put Geelong in front, North replied immediately after Shierlaw was collected high in a marking contest, setting up the thrilling finish.
The draw follows Geelong’s two-point loss to Melbourne in round one.
Romy Heard, Henry O’Brien and James Logan performed superbly at the Victorian Age Short Course Championships. (Supplied)
A brown trout caught in the Otways. (Supplied)
Grand final action on the courts
The Independent was at the Bellarine Netball League grand finals and captured these pictures of the C Grade, E Grade, 17 & Under Division 2 and 13 & Under Division 2 games.
Geelong Amateur celebrated winning the 17 & Under Division 2 grand final. (Ivan Kemp) 428853_14
Above: Geelong Amateur’s Remy Olsen in the E Grade grand final. (Ivan Kemp) 428854_01 Below: Ocean Grove’s Maya Hamilton in the C Grade decider. (Ivan Kemp) 428852_18
Eden Holdsworth in the E Grade clash. (Ivan Kemp) 428854_39
Above: Geelong Amateur’s Arabella Clarke in the 17 & Under Division 2 grand final. (Ivan Kemp) 428853_05 Above right: Modewarre’s Sheree Brookes passes in the C Grade game. (Ivan Kemp) 428852_09
Right: Phoebe Crawford sizes up her options. (Louisa Jones) 428867_20
Emma Redfern takes a pass behind a leaping Olivia Grogan. (Ivan Kemp) 428853_11
Torquay’s Isla Chivers in the 13 & Under Division 2 decider. (Louisa Jones) 428867_15
Left: Geelong Amateur won the E Grade flag. (Ivan Kemp) 428854_74 Right: Torquay won the 13 & Under Division 2 premiership. (Louisa Jones) 428867_33
Ocean Grove was crowned C Grade premiers. (Ivan Kemp) 428852_21
Two in a row for irresistible Grove
Ocean Grove won a second consecutive A Grade premiership in stunning fashion against Geelong Amateur at Leopold on Saturday September 7. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to capture the action and emotion.
Emily Moroney and Mel Holmes with the Dow Cup; Bec O’Neill with 38 goals was the highest scorer of the game; Ruby Watson takes the ball under the net against opposition from Rhiannon Whitson.
Darcy McFarlane wins a tight contest.
Above: Rhiannon Whitson chases a loose ball. Right: Georgia Ryan with the ball.
Above: Emily Moroney was judged best on court; Rhiannon Whitson gets a hug after the game.
Left: Kaitlyn Sheringham in action. Centre: Romy Harwood wins a loose ball tussle with Emily Moroney. Right: Zanna Woods takes control. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 428851
Georgia Duncan takes the ball in front of Georgia Ryan.
History repeats for Ocean Grove
By Justin Flynn
Ocean Grove goalkeeper Georgia Berry played the entire second half of Saturday’s Bellarine Netball League A Grade grand final with a broken wrist.
Berryfellduringthesecondtermofthegame and now has her arm in a protective cover, but continued to do her job on star shooter Ruby Watson despite being in pain.
It was worth it because for the second consecutive season Ocean Grove took on an undefeated Geelong Amateur and for the second time in a row it prevailed.
In a pulsating game at Leopold on Saturday September 7, the Grubbers won 53 to 48 with inspirational skipper Emily Moroney named best on court.
OceanGrovecoachMelHolmessaidthefinal few minutes of the game was about continuing to “build pressure”.
“No-one panicked,” she said.
“Our aim was to apply pressure all over the courtotherwiseitgetsintoasituationwhereit’s goalforgoal.Ithinkatonestagethey(Ammos) were taking 10 passes to get the ball coming in and that was due to the pressure.”
While stars such as Zanna Woods and Bec O’Neill (Holmes described both as “flawless”) had massive games, she praised her entire squad.
Arlee Bennett, Courtney Leith, Mia Smith and Anna Smith didn’t get any game time on grand final day, but were instrumental in helping their team get there in the first place.
“Some of the pictures of just when the buzzer went and the pure joy on their facesthat comes from a display of pure love for each other,” she said.
“They’ve helped us get there, they are all part of this. It was pure joy from the whole club. The win was obviously amazing for us but for the whole club. The support we received from
everyone was amazing.”
Both sides started strongly, but Ammos were slightlythebettersideinthefirsttermandtook a two-goal buffer into the break.
Grove hit back in the second term to lead by two at half-time and it looked like anyone’s game.
Scores were level halfway through the third term and for the rest of the quarter, things remained tight.
Grove got out to a three-goal lead just before the buzzer, but Ammos goaler Ruby Watson
scored truly with seconds remaining and it was a two-goal lead to Ocean Grove.
Three minutes into the last and suddenly scores were level after three consecutive Ammos goals.
Three goals in a row to Bec O’Neill gave Grove some breathing space to lead by three five minutes in.
With less than seven minutes to go, scores were again level and the big crowd was getting louder.
When Darcy McFarlane scored with four
Double delight for Torquay Tigers
Torquay rebounded from its second semi-final loss to win consecutive Bellarine Football League premierships at Leopold today.
Torquay had the game won early in the contest to run out 16.17(113) to 7.9(51) against Anglesea.
The Tigers slammed on 10 goals in a breathtaking third quarter to take a match-winning77-pointleadintothelastterm.
The blistering burst came after a goalless second quarter.
Anglesea fought the game out with five goals in the final term, but the damage had well and truly been done.
Chase Loftus was massive for Torquay and was judged best afield while Jesse Dawson
booted five goals.
Clay Page booted three for the winners and Charlie Ham and star mid Blake Mensch were terrific.
For Anglesea Max Virgona, Ash Caldwell (two goals) and Jordan Keras battled hard.
“We talk about family always coming first (at Torquay), this group of men are a ... tight family,” coach Dom Gleeson said.
“Loved ones right behind them all the time who have ridden every bump, going back to 2022 when we rode it heavy and we locked in together for a couple more years. And as a group we’ve won two premierships today.”
Anglesea coach Jordan Keras praised his players for their season.
“I can’t be prouder of you boys,” he said after the game. “Honestly all year, throughout the whole year, when challenged you guys rose every single time. Not our day today, but next year hopefully we’re standing back here and (going) one better. Thanks to our fans for coming out today.”
It was double delight for Torquay by winning the reserves grand final by 30 points against Geelong Amateur.
A six goal second term set up the win with Luke Wittman booting five goals up forward while Cooper Heard was instrumental. Ammos were well served by Patrick Ryan who also kicked two majors.
Justin Flynn
minutes left, Grove was up by two, but O’Neill and the ultra impressive Zanna Woods suddenly increased the margin to four with three minutes on the clock.
Grove started to play some keepings off to run down the clock and when Woods scored with 46 seconds left, the Grubbers had the game won being six goals up.
O’Neill scored 38 goals from 39 attempts in a masterclass while Woods was simply incredible doing a huge amount of work around the ring along with 15 goals of her own.
Grand final results
TORQUAY vs ANGLESEA
Torquay 4.2(26), 4.6(30), 14.11(95), 16.17(113)
Anglesea 0.3(3), 1.5(11), 2.6(18), 7.9(51)
Goals: Torquay - Jesse Dawson 5, Clay Page 3, Charlie Ham 2, Baxter Mensch, Chase Loftus, Luke Mahony, Matt Boag, Nathan Mifsud, Reef Page. Anglesea - Ash Caldwell 2, Dylan Pettingill, Lachlan Smith, Simon Umbers, Noah McGregor-Dawson, Liam Holland.
Best: Torquay - Chase Loftus, Charlie Ham, Baxter Mensch, Jesse Dawson, Ben McNamara, Clay Page. Anglesea - Max Virgona, Ash Caldwell, Jordan Keras, Dylan Featon, Will Batson.
RESERVES
TORQUAY vs GEELONG AMATEUR
Torquay 1.1(7), 7.1(43), 10.3(63), 13.5(83)
Geelong Amateur 2.1(13), 3.5(23), 5.9(39), 7.11(53)
Goals: Torquay - Luke Wittman 5, Jonti Wylie 2, Cooper Heard 2, Nick Garner, Harrison Mackay, Hugh Darke, Chad Grossman.
Geelong Amateur - Patrick Ryan 2, Riley Mattner 2, Xavier Whitcher, Gus Sweeney, Noah Edwards.
Best: Torquay - Cooper Heard, Luke Wittman, Curtis Dawson, Tyler Emmerson, Seamus Doyle, Zac Spargo.
Geelong Amateur - Patrick Ryan, Harrison Hampshire, Jacob Edwards, Jack Gaspari, Riley Mattner, Liam Boyle.
Left: Winners are grinners. Ben McNamara, Dom Gleeson and James Darke with the premiership cup. Right: 2024 Bellarine Football League premiers Torquay. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 428855
Left: The winning Ocean Grove team. Right: Grubbers coach Mel Holmes celebrates with Georgia Berry, who broke wrist during the game.
(Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 428851
Tigers could spoil Lions’ fairytale
By Justin Flynn
Belmont Lions’ fairytale run to its first Geelong & District Football League premiership in 17 years has one more hurdle - Thomson.
The two teams meet in tomorrow’s decider at St Albans Reserve with the Lions finishing second on the ladder after winning just six games last season to finish ninth.
The improvement, according to captain Jak Evans, has come from within.
“We could see the improvement internally, but we weren’t getting the results and this year we’ve seen the improvement and then being able to back it up with wins like we’ve done and then playing in the granny this week shows the work that they’ve done behind the scenes,” he said.
Evans said co-coaches Brent Vermeulen and Andy Walsgott, and assistant coaches Matt Waters and Kane Murphy, had poured a power of work behind the scenes to get the side ready for a premiership.
“I think the amount of work that goes into coaching a community footy side is just crazy,” he said.
“So what they’ve done, I think it’s good they both sort of come from different paths. Andy’s been able to bring a few, Brent’s been able to bring a few and then Murph and Matty Waters, the other assistant coaches, have all brought a few.”
Evans gets to play in a grand final with his brothers Ben and Jed and said the Lions were an even side all-round.
“I think we’re just pretty even across the board,” he said. “Our forward line, our backs, our mids - everyone says we don’t have any superstars, but we just sort of bat pretty deeply in the 22 and just the depth I reckon it’s
probably our biggest strength.”
The two sides have not played each other since round 4.
“We’re looking forward to it - it’ll be a super tough battle on Saturday,” Evans said.
Thomson finished the home and away season in fourth spot and has been playing in elimination finals for more than a month.
It’s something that co-captain Sam Jacka said has made his side battle hardened.
“You can get a little bit lost in thinking about what’s coming and thinking about trying to get that week off and setting yourself up for that run, but it’s probably even further than that,” he said.
“Likethelastthreeorfourweeksofthehome and away season, we were still fighting for finals and I think we were only a goal or two up against Corio going into that second last round. And it wasn’t a guarantee that we were going to run over the top of them and if we had lost that game, there was a chance that we miss out on the final five, so it has helped.
“I mean, it’s pretty easy to just focus on what’s ahead and that one week at a time kind of motto, but it certainly helps. I mean we fight and we fight and we fight and we’ve got some good grit in our group and it’s probably made our group a lot stronger.”
Jacka said the disappointment of losing last year’s grand final by 10 goals to Inverleigh was still fresh in the mind. Thomson’s Jahd Anderson was knocked out in the opening seconds of the game, which unsettled the team.
“Last year still stings a lot, I’m pretty close with Jahd…that situation, but we never really got our heads in the game and unfortunately (we were) probably overawed by the situation,” he said.
“So we probably took a little bit out of that in
terms of just the physicality that is required to not just win prelims and semis and qualifying finals, but then that next step up for grand finals. So I think everyone’s had their taste of it last year and they’re ready to go this year.”
Jacka said the loss to Werribee Centrals in the final round was disappointing, but was turned into a positive by coach Paul Lynch.
“When we got a bit of touch-up in the last round of the year against Werribee…he said
‘I’m not really worried about this. I’ve been there before. We’ve come from fifth at Colac, and we got belted by 12 or 13 goals in that last game of the year and came out and won it’,” he said.
The game, at St Albans Reserve, on Saturday September 13 starts at 2.15pm. Werribee Centrals and East Geelong clash in the reserves at 11.45am while Torquay meets Anglesea in the Under 18 Division 3 at 9.30am.
Grand final a long time coming for rival teams
By Justin Flynn
Tomorrow’s Geelong & District Netball League A Grade grand final is, in some ways, the match-up that’s been a long time coming.
Winchelsea and East Geelong will do battle at St Albans Reserve with Winch previously exiting the finals series two years in a row during the business end of the season while the Eagles lost the decider last season. Both sides have been strong without meeting each other in the final game of the season.
For Winchelsea skipper Meg Royal, it will be her first grand final in a decade. She has never played in a winning one and the Blues haven’t tasted success in 12 years.
Winch won its way into the decider with a one-goal second semi-final win against East Geelong although Royal said she was “indifferent” to having last week off.
“It’s kind of that tricky balance between not doing too much but not doing anything at all,” she said.
“So we just met together for a light session on Saturday morning to keep the group together.”
Royal said the Blues were an even team and that the town had gotten behind them.
“I think we’ve got a really good defensive unit as a whole,” she said.
“So not just sort of the back half positions, our full court defensive pressure is something we’ve worked really hard on this year and it’s shown.
“It’s not just the team and not just the A grade, it’s a whole community behind us in a small country town. We’ve got a whole community there with us on Saturday.”
Royal said the Eagles had been the best side they had played in 2024.
“They’ve definitely been our toughest competition, for the last three years, not just
this year,” she said. “I think both sides are looking forward to it.”
For East Geelong captain Stephanie Boyce, the defeat to Werribee Centrals in last year’s grand final still stings.
“It’s pretty flattening, pretty defeating, but most of the girls from that year are in this year’s side again,” she said.
“So we all remember how it felt to lose and we’re all really hungry for it.”
Boyce said losing the semi by one goal might have had a silver lining.
“I think we needed these two games, to be honest,” she said.
“I think coming into the game against Winchelsea everyone was feeling a little bit
rattled, the wind as well obviously made a big difference, but not just to us, to them as well.
“I think there were some finals jitters that we sort of had to work out of our system. So going into that game, I think we kind of (thought) ‘you know, we can lose this. This is a possibility’.
“Just getting those jitters out. I think that’s really crucial. And it just sort of snapped us into gear for Saturday’s (preliminary final) game against Bannockburn and I think we came to that (with) guns blazing and ready to fight for that win, which has been really crucial for us just bringing that energy into this week.”
Boyce said it should be a physical game and
All matches at St Albans Reserve. A Grade: Winchelsea vs East Geelong at 3.15pm
B Grade: Werribee Centrals vs Inverleigh at 2.15pm
C Grade: North Geelong vs Inverleigh at 1.15pm
D Grade: East Geelong vs Inverleigh at 12.15pm 19 & Under: Werribee Centrals vs East Geelong at 11.15am 17 & Under: East Geelong vs Bannockburn at 10.15am 15 & Under: East Geelong vs Bannockburn at 9.15am
that both teams have plenty of strengths.
“I think Winchelsea is strong throughout, they’ve got a really strong defensive press bringing the ball out of defence,” she said.
“They put a lot of pressure on those passes down court, so I think our decision making is going to be really crucial on Saturday.
“I think our versatility is a huge one. We’ve got quite a few midcourters that can swing into defence or attack. So I think if something’s not working, we can just make a change and we have confidence in all the girls. So there’s no like really starting seven, it’s just whatever’s working at the time and whoever’s on the bench is always ready to go so I think that’s going to be big for us.”
Winchelsea’s Meg Royal and East Geelong’s Stephanie Boyce ahead of this weekend’s Geelong & District Netball League A Grade grand final.
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Thomson co-captain Sam Jacka and Belmont Lions skipper Jak Evans on Monday at St Albans Reserve. (Ivan Kemp) 430283_03
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