Geelong Indy - 20th September 2024

Baking for conservation

Ocean Grove’s Surfside Primary School has crowned the winners for its annual Threatened Species Bake Off.

The two-week event, involving students from grades three to six, saw budding master chefs create cookies decorated with either an endangered or critically endangered species.

Surfside’s baking event is run in conjunction with Australian Geographic’s Threatened Species Bake Off.

It is the third year Surfside has participated in the event as part of its Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.

Grade five teacher and kitchen specialist Fleur Kilpatrick said the children loved the event every year.

“The event aligns with Threatened Species Day, which is on the seventh of September and commemorates the extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger back in 1936,” Ms Kilpatrick said.

“The day is all about raising awareness of our flora and fauna that are becoming extinct, so it’s great to get the kids involved and have some good discussions.“

Council ballot finalised

By Matt Hewson

Geelong council is set for a shake-up as the 2024 election approaches, with the ballot finalised this week.

Three of the 11 current councillors - Bruce Harwood, Jim Mason and Belinda Moloneywillnotcontesttheirseatsonthecouncil,while the restructuring of Greater Geelong wards will add a further twist.

The current structure has four wards, each represented by two or three councillors, while the new structure organises the region into 11 wards of one councillor each. The reorganisation will see some wards contested entirely by new candidates and two current councillors fighting for one seat in Corio.

Outgoing councillor Jim Mason said new councillors needed to bear in mind that often it was “important to get something done rather

than nothing”.

“Sometimes a relentless striving for the perfect will get us nowhere,” he said.

“One has to ensure that the big beast of the council continues to be as effective as possible for all people, not just the majority but the various minority groups as well.

“(Newcouncillors)shouldbewellresearched; there’snopointpromisingsomethingyoucan’t deliver and disrupting council for the next year or two trying to deliver something that’s impossible.”

Barrabool Hills Ward will see Ron Nelson fight to keep his seat against David McGinness and Aleta Moriarty.

A new councillor will represent Charlemont asnoincumbentsareonthelist,whichincludes Susan Joachim, Emma Sinclair, Blake Hadlow, Sian Milton-McGurk, Teagan Mitchell and Sunny Dhaliwal.

Councillor Melissa Cadwell is running in Cheetham Ward against Jess Harper, Jon Metrikas, Mellissa Hutchinson and Tom Gant, while Geelong’s most recent councillor Elise Wilkinson has only one opponent in Connewarre Ward in Angela Shearman.

Recent council addition Sarah Hathway and Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken contest Corio WardaswellasnewcandidatesAzadehDoosti, Maddie Slater, Robert Blaszczyk and Danny Mahfoud.

Deakin has a crowded ballot with no incumbents, including Sue Cox, Nicholas Kennedy, Izzy Scherrer, Andrew Katos, Andy Richards, Joshua Haitsma, Derek Wallace and Anastasia Hilton.

AngelaCarr,MathewHood,CrEddyKontelj and Joey Nicita are the candidates for Hamlyn Heights, while Councillor Peter Murrihy will fight for his seat in Kardinia Ward against

Johnny Dunstan, Candice Costoso, Daniel Garcia, Peter Desbrowe-Annear, Emilie Flynn and former mayor Stretch Kontelj. CurrentmayorTrentSullivanfacestwoother contenders in Leopold Ward, Shona McKeen and David Lynch.

Murradoc is also guaranteed to produce a newcouncillorineitherRowanDStoryorKate Lockhart, as is You Yangs Ward, contested by David Greenwood, Theresa Slater, Lorraine Kulic, Nicole Lynch and Chris Burson.

GeelongCouncilelectionsareheldviapostal voting. Voting opened Tuesday, September 17 and closes at 6pm on Saturday, October 26. Visit vec.vic.gov.au/voting/2024-localcouncil-elections/greater-geelong-citycouncil/nominations for more information on candidates or visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ elections for information on the election and the new wards structure.

The winning team of Oscar, Rosie, Archer and Cedar sample their cookies. (Ivan Kemp) 432005_07

Marathon celebrates 13th year

Runners and relay teams from across the country will flock to Anglesea for The Surf Coast Century ultra trail marathon’s 13th year.

More than 1500 runners have signed up to embark on the marathon from Anglesea to Torquay on September 21 before returning to Anglesea on the Surf Coast Walk trail along Point Roadknight.

Event organiser Rapid Ascent’s general manager Sam Maffett said this year’s event saw the largest number of participants taking part

in the 100km and 50km courses.

“The Century provides competitors with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly camaraderiethroughout,andweencourageour local community to be part of all this,” he said.

“It’s more than just a race; it’s an opportunity for individuals and relay teams to challenge themselves and share an unforgettable journey together in a beautiful part of Australia.”

The event features a figure-8 designed course and will host the 2024 Australian

Ultra Runners Association Long Course Trail National Championships.

Josh Tighe said he was looking forward to running in the upcoming marathon following his first-place win at the Margaret River Ultra Marathon in Western Australia earlier this year.

“I really like the challenge running brings you and seeing self-improvement through commitment and hard work,” he said.

“As an avid traveller, I love racing in new

Jorja joins child protection frontline

A Geelong woman will join the frontline of child protection thanks to an employment program helping graduates secure jobs.

Jorja Byrne will begin a full-time career as a child protection case practice support worker when she graduates from Deakin University in November.

Ms Byrne participated in the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing’s Child Protection Employment Program during her studies and finished the 12-week paid opportunity in April.

She said she was able to gain first-hand experience through the program and that she looked forward to continuing in the child

protectionpositionfollowingthecompletionof her studies.

“The program allowed me to gain incredibly valuable and paid experience while studying at university,” she said.

“It got my foot in the door, and I’ve secured a part-timejobthatwillbecomefull-timewhenI complete my studies and further training.

“I’ve always had a passion for children, so joining a service helping families and protecting some of the most vulnerable in our community was something I really wanted to do.”

Ms Byrne said she “loved being on the frontline” of helping children and families and

encouraged people to sign up for the program.

“WhatI’mlookingforwardtothemostwhen I start in a full-time capacity is increasing the positive impact I have in my community,” she said.

“My advice for anyone considering a career in child protection is to go for it. You see the positive difference you make to families and work with fantastic people every day.

“Childprotectionworkersdoincrediblework with children and families, helping them get support and stay together where possible, and ensuring children are in a safe and supportive environment.”

Jena Carr

Angling club reels in a new clubroom roof

Geelong’s oldest angling club celebrated the completion of its clubrooms roof last week.

TheGeelong&DistrictAnglersClubsecured a $10,000 grant through the state government’s Stronger Fishing Club grants program in April and wasted no time in repairing the leaking roof.

The gathering on Friday, September 13 was part celebration and part thank you to the club members and supporters who had helped get the roof repaired.

Member for Geelong Christine Couzens and Victorian Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney were in attendance at the club’s rooms for the event.

President Ian Williams said the club’s memberswere“overthemoon”tohavethenew roof completed.

“We first noticed it (was leaking) a couple of years back and did some patching, but sometime later we noticed some of our honour boards were damaged from water coming down the walls,” Mr Williams said. “We realised that the roof was in serious trouble, so (club secretary and treasurer) Brian (Bam) did a wonderful job, managing to get the grant.”

The job is not quite done, however. Mt Williams said the clubroom’s kitchen and toilets do not comply with modern building regulations and desperately needed upgrading.

locations and I’m excited to run along the beautiful coastline of Victoria.

“I’m feeling very similar to the Margaret River Ultra, with a mixture of excitement and nervousnessastheultra-distanceisnewtome.”

The Century will continue at the Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club the day after the race with presentations, recovery activities, a BBQ, spectacle events and the Meli Kids Run. Visit SurfCoastCentury.com.au for more information on the event and viewing spots.

Calendar photo comp opens

One of Geelong’s biggest annual photo competitions is open for submissions.

TheCityofGreaterGeelonghasinvited photographers from across the region to enter the 2025 Geelong Calendar Photography Competition.

The public will vote from a shortlist, with the competition winner’s entry featured on the front cover of the City’s 2025 calendar.

The annual competition is always popular and is open to photographers of all ages and experience levels.

Last year the competition received more than 530 entries, with 15,000 people voting to determine the winner.

The competition will be open for submissions until Friday, October 11.

Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan said the competition would get the community involved in showcasing their favourite parts of the region.

“Each year, we get the chance to see Greater Geelong through the lens of its residents, showing how diverse and unique our region is,” Mayor Sullivan said. “Our annual calendar photography competition is popular with the community and encourages residents with a passion for photography to celebrate what makes Greater Geelong special.”

Councillor Melissa Cadwell said there was so much to capture in Geelong and its surroundings.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to share what they love most about Geelong,” Cr Cadwell said.

“In each edition, I find something new to appreciate about our region.”

The 2025 Geelong Calendar will be available in December from one of three City customer service centres, with people able to register for a mailed copy between now and November 29.

Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ calendar for more information on the 2025 Geelong Calendar Photography Competition.

“Obviouslywewon’tbeabletoaffordthat,so we’re hoping to get further grants for that, but people seem to be on our side” he said.

Both Ms Couzens and Ms Tierney voiced their support for the club and its future plans for the rooms.

“There’s so much history in this club, and as a local member I want to see this club grow,” Ms Couzens said.

“It’s been a tough few years for the club, but you have the new roof now, you have plans moving forward and hopefully we can all work together to try to achieve that.”

Matt Hewson

Christine Couzens MP, Geelong & District Anglers Club’s Brian Bam and Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney. (Ivan Kemp) 431699_02

Child protection case practice support worker Jorja Byrne. (Supplied)

Gas a ‘step backwards’

By Jena Carr

Community environmental groups have renewed their efforts to oppose a proposed gas terminal in Geelong.

The Geelong Renewables Not Gas alliance, includingaffectedresidentsandenvironmental organisations, have rallied against the Viva Energy gas terminal project following the release of its revised environmental assessment on September 12.

Australian Conservation Foundation

Geelong spokesperson Sanja van Huet said the project had already displayed issues following the Minister for Planning’s call for a SupplementaryEnvironmentEffectsStatement (EES) on March 6, 2023.

“LastyeartheVictoriangovernmentsaidthat Viva Energy’s environment assessment was deeply flawed, so why should the community trust them this time,” she said.

“More than 2000 people and organisations made submissions against Viva’s project... An additional process places a greater burden on the community to respond.

“During the last assessment, the marine

modelsandstudieswerefoundtobeinadequate to reflect the conditions in Corio Bay and the extent of flora and fauna to a level of detail required.”

Geelong Sustainability chief executive Dan Cowdell said the terminal was a “step backwards” for the community and environment.

“At a time when the world faces a climate emergency, it is vital to transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy solutions,” he said.

“The inadequate environmental studies conducted for the project last time raised serious concerns about the potential impacts on Corio Bay and adjacent Ramsar wetlands.”

A Viva Energy spokesperson said the additional studies had been conducted to identify the project’s potential impacts on the marine environment, air quality, noise and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

“Viva Energy recognises that the world is moving to a low-carbon future and that Australia is embarking on one of the most significant energy transitions in its history,” theysaid. “Reliableenergyisparamountduring

these shifts to ensure that we maintain public confidence in energy supply as renewables further penetrate the market.

“Withoutit,weriskalienatingthosewhocan least afford to install new electrical appliances in their homes or electrify their businesses at a time of significant cost of living pressures.

“Thesefurtherstudieshavenowvalidatedthe originalfindingsoftheEES,demonstratingthat the project will have minimal environmental impacts and will avoid disturbing Ramsar wetlands.

“It will deliver gas close to where it is most needed, with only a short connection to the existing gas pipeline network... When it is no longer needed, the facility can be sailed away and repurposed.”

The project’s Supplementary EES and the updated draft Amendment C442ggee to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme (updated PSA)willbeonpublicexhibitionuntil11.59pm on October 24. The Inquiry and Advisory Committee process will begin on December 9 and is expected to run for up to three weeks.

Visit engage.vic.gov.au/Viva-SupplementaryEES-IAC for more information.

Mr Perfect BBQ comes to Geelong

Mr Perfect BBQ is coming to Geelong to encourage men to get together to have a chat and promote men’s mental well-being.

The free barbeque will be held on the first Sunday of each month, except for January, at the Norlane Community Centre, with the first event taking place from 10.30am to 12.30pm on October 6.

Geelong organiser Michael Grassan said a free barbeque was a “good way of getting men together” and that no one was “under pressure to talk” if they did not want to.

“Over the decades, men have been known not to say too much and some men don’t communicate very well,” he said.

“I hope that the initiative will get men together over a coffee and a BBQ to get them talking. Hopefully, that will also lead to people getting together afterwards.

“Menthathaveretiredafterbeingveryactive all throughout their life may now be a little lonely, so this group can open doors for them to see other things that they can do.”

Mr Grassan said the event looked to encourage men to have conversations, get outside and meet other men in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Mr Perfect is a registered health promotion charity established by Terry Cornick in 2016 to addressconcernsregardingmen’smentalhealth. Visit mrperfect.org.au for more information on the organisation or to find a nearby event.

Jena

Surf Coast endorses financial report

Asset renewal and income deficits were key points in Surf Coast Shire Council’s Annual Financial Report and Performance Statement.

Council unanimously accepted the 2023-24 Financial Report and Performance Statement during its September 16 meeting.

Councillor Gary Allen said the report wassubjectedtoarigorousauditprocess on September 11 to ensure its accuracy and included many important points relating to council’s financial position.

“The comprehensive income statement on page six of the report lists thedeficitfortheyearof$18.453million ($0.2 million lower than needed),” he said.

“We have this deficit because of the handover of Shire assets to the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority of $24.5 million. It is a one-off factor, and the transfers are now complete.

“The balance sheet on the following page reveals that the total value of our non-current assets, that is property and infrastructure, is (more than) $1.2 billion.

“I highlight this figure as it helps us to understand the need for a significant commitment to the asset renewal program over the next 10 years.”

Cr Paul Barker said the report was an “accurate reflection” of council’s financial position and hoped council would improve on specific points in the next financial year.

“You’ll notice that the interest received has more than tripled, but this is an anomaly due to the external government funding for things like the (Winchelsea) pool,” he said.

“It’s interesting to note that the rates and charges have increased by around five per cent over the rate cap, in part due to supplementary rates of new properties being built on for the first time.

“If we don’t make solid moves on improving asset renewal of council, we’ll leave future generations with unmanageable levels of asset renewal. The sooner we tighten our belts the better.”

Council will submit the report and statements to the Auditor-General, who will then provide the Minister with a copy of the audit report and audited statements. The statements will then form part of the 2023-24 Annual Report.

Michael Grassan will host a free barbeque for men at the Norlane Community Centre. (Ivan Kemp)

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Geelong to host Matildas game

By Matt Hewson

Australia’s national women’s soccer team the Matildas will play a friendly against Chinese Taipei at Kardinia Park in December.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan visited GMHBA Stadium on September 13 to announce the Matildas would play two matches in Victoria, one at AAMI Park on December4,followedbythematchinGeelong on December 7. It will mark the first time the Matildas have

played at the stadium since its redevelopment, with the Matildas playing their last match at Kardinia Park in 2017.

Premier Allan said she was “really pleased” to announce the Victorian matches.

“We know just how important it is to Victorians to be able to see the Matildas in our own backyard,” she said.

“We saw the packed crowds earlier this year as the Matildas played Uzbekistan and also last year in the lead up to the World Cup as they played France in that remarkable game…

last year.

“We’re bringing the Matildas back here to Geelong. It’s the first time the Matildas have played here in Geelong since 2017 and a lot has changed here at Kardinia Park over that period of time, thanks to the investment that our Labor government has made.”

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said while they were friendlies, the Matildas’ two Victorian games were “important matches”.

“We’ve got about 15 months until the

$100,000 for Geelong’s neediest

Geelong’s Give Where You Live Foundation has raised more than $100,000 through its live crowdfunding event Pitch Up Geelong.

The event, held at Geelong Arts Centre, provided a platform for three community organisations to share their stories and connect with the 180 people in attendance.

The evening was a success for all three organisations, with Feed Me Bellarine, Geelong & Surf Coast raising $31,000, Thread Together securing $31,000 and The Outpost receiving $38,000 from donors and matched funding partners Anthony Costa Foundation, Built and Findex Community Fund.

Give Where You Live chief executive Bill

Mithen said food security and homelessness initiatives were among the Foundation’s key priorities, given the increasing number of people in the Geelong region who are facing homelessness.

“As the cost of groceries and living expenses continue to rise, so does the number of people in our community reaching out to food relief and homelessness agencies for support,” Mr Mithen said.

“Through our Community Choice voucher program, the Foundation collects real time data and over the past three months we’ve seen a 15% increase in the number of people who are seeking support due to cost of

living pressures”.

“Pitch Up highlights how the community coming together can make a real difference for people locally.”

The Outpost chair Amy Flint expressed her organisation’s gratitude at the chance to participate in Pitch Up Geelong.

“It was an amazing night,” she said.

“We are so incredibly grateful to the donors and to the Give Where You Live Foundation for giving us this opportunity. The money raised will make such a difference in our community.”

Matt Hewson

Women’s Asian Cup, played here in Australia, so these matches are the start of a new cycle for us,” Mr Johnson said.

“We’re in the process of wanting a new coach and when we bring the team back here these will be good preparation matches as we ensure the team is performing as well as possible (ahead of) the Women’s Asian Cup in 2026.”

General admission for the Matildas vs Chinese Taipei will go on sale on Friday, September 20.

Winchelsea businesses and residents are calling for upgrades of a loading bay on Hesse Street following concerns about safety and traffic issues.

SurfCoastShireCouncilunanimously accepted a petition titled ‘Heavy Vehicle Access to Hesse Street and Fixing of Loading Bay - Hesse Street Winchelsea’ during its September 16 meeting.

Councillor Heather Wellington said WorkSafe had indicated issues with the loading bay’s width, gradient, and general traffic issues.

“This is clearly a critical issue for Winchelsea, for the business owners, but also for the community,” she said.

“We need to deal with it promptly and effectively with an outcome that maintains access to those vehicles and safety for the community.

“Council needs to be working with work safe in order to find a solution to thisproblem...andI’dliketoseeallofthe people working on this being absolutely united in their search for a solution.”

Cr Adrian Schonfelder said the community needed assurance that semi-trailer access along Hesse Street would not be affected and that a reasonablesolutionwouldbefoundtofix the loading bay.

“If semi-trailers are not allowed to operate, it will have a heavy impact on all businesses logistically and commercially,” he said. “The loading Bay on Hesse Street forms the backbone for loading and unloading for businesses in the area and it needs to be fixed for the safety of trucks and pedestrians.”

The petition featured 13 signatures from Surf Coast Shire residents and will be referred to the general manager of placemaking and environment for further consideration.

The Outpost chair Amy Flint, Thread Together CEO Anthony Chessler, Feed Me Bellarine’s Lana Purcell and Give Where You Live CEO Bill Mithen.

(Ferne Millen Photography)

Adjusting to life with dementia

Highton’s Joyce Coppi was diagnosed with dementia in 2013. She and her husband Joe spoke with Jena Carr about life before and after the diagnosis during Dementia Action Week.

Highton’s Joe, 78, and Joyce Coppi, 71, refuse to let a dementia diagnosis get in the way of being loving grandparents and active travellers.

Joe arrived in Australia on December 18, 1949, with his family when he was three years old before meeting the woman he was destined to grow old with in his twenties.

“My family spent a couple of years in refugee camps as displaced people. I was born in 1946 in the northern part of Italy, which then was Yugoslavia and now it’s Croatia,” he said.

“We went to various camps for a while until Dad worked out where to go. He wanted to go to Argentina in South America, but then there was a mix-up, and he decided on Australia.

“(Years later) I was working for a national cashregisterinMelbourne,andoneoftheguys at work had a couple of friends who were going to have a beer down at the Whitehorse Inn in Hawthorn.

“I met Joyce there and rang her up roughly a week or so later. We went out, and then in 1975 we got married and went overseas, for a long-extended honeymoon of three years.”

Joe and Joyce were drawn to each other through their shared interests in sports and travel; a passion passed down to their three girls.

“Iwasprettyinvolvedinsports.Iwasarower, I rowed for years, and Joyce was a swimmer, and we had that communal understanding of sports and things,” he said.

“Weorderedavan,drovearoundEurope,and worked in England. Joyce was a chambermaid, and I was a dishwasher and a garbo, as in those times, that’s what you did.

“When our first daughter was due, we decided to come back home to Australia in 1978.”

While the couple were overseas for the 100th edition of the Tour de France in 2013, Joe noticed that there seemed to be a delay for Joyce in what was going on.

“We were at the time looking to downsize. We used to live at Ringwood East, and as soon aswegotback,IwenttoseeourGPandhesaid just bring Joyce in,” he said.

“HegaveherthefulltestsandwenttoEastern Health, then referred them to a neurologist in Flemington with the diagnosis.

“Joyce accepted that she got diagnosed with dementia, and I asked her if she still wanted to move, and she said yes, so it was her decision.

“When she got diagnosed and we moved down here (Geelong), she accepted it and said, ‘I’mnotdrivinganymore’.It’snotanoldperson issue, it’s going down to younger people.”

The couple now live in Highton with Joyce’s assistance dog Venus, who she describes as “a very good dog” who loves to shower people with licks when she’s not on duty.

“She’s been very helpful with Joyce through

her affection. In the beginning, they used to go shopping together, and all the workers knew Joyce,” Joe said.

“There’s a lot more awareness than when we first started. One of the big things when we ended up getting Venus was the awareness of thedogandtherelationshipthatananimalhas with people.

“Joyce doesn’t go around saying I’ve got dementia, but having Venus there creates the awareness for people that Joyce may need a bit of help and then they talk to her and talk to the dog.”

Dementia Action Week takes place from September 16 to 22 to raise awareness for people living with dementia.

It is estimated that close to 5200 people live with different types of dementia in Greater Geelong during 2024, with numbers expected to increase to 10,221 by 2054, according to Dementia Australia.

“One, two, three, four, five, five, six,” Joyce mutters while cutting carrots for a roast, cooking being another activity she and Joe enjoy doing together.

Joe said it was important for anyone living with dementia to continue participating in theirinterestsandtokeepactiveaslongasthey can.

“In the beginning I said that it’s not going to affect us, we’re just going to do the best we can.

Since then, we’ve been overseas again,” he said.

“We also got a caravan, which was just sold, but we did the Flinders Range, Byron Bay, and we’ve made trips to Port Macdonnell and all the shore places.

“Wejustkeptongoinguntilthelastyearand a half. Joyce’s balance is gone, so I thought the caravan was a bit too much and got rid of it.

“But we’ve been booking cabins now, and we’re off to the Grampians in two weeks’ time. So, if you stop, it’s going to get worse.

“Wekeptthatactivityupasmuchaspossible, and that goes for anybody. What I suggest is that you don’t stop. You try and do the best you can for as long as you can.

“Whoever the carer is, like me, the key thing is that you got to look after yourself because if you can’t look after yourself, you can’t look after them and that’s really key.”

‘‘ What I suggest is that you don’t stop. You try and do the best you can for as long as you can ’’

- Joe Coppi

Dementia Australia released a new research report, ‘People in the community are the challenge and the solution: Towards a dementia-friendly future’, on September 16.

The report found that 76 per cent of people felt that their family member or friend living with dementia was treated by others as though they weren’t smart.

Dementia Australia chief executive Professor Tanya Buchanan said stigma and discrimination associated with a dementia diagnosis could discourage people from seeking health care.

“Itisprofoundlyconcerningthatmorepeople now think dementia is a normal part of ageing than they did a decade ago. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing,” she said. “Dementia Australia is calling for urgent and sustained action by communities and governments at all levelstoincreaseawarenessandunderstanding of dementia, and to become the solution.” If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, call the 24/7 National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au

Joe and Joyce Coppi with assistance dog Venus in their back garden. Inset: Joyce assists with preparing dinner.

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DELIVERING FOR WOMEN

Federal Labor is backing reforms to make life fairer, safer and more equal for women & girls.

We’ve put Australia on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.

We’ve established an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain specialist clinic in Belmont.

Superannuation on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave

Payments for nursing, midwifery, social work and teaching students while they’re on prac.

Support for women who have experienced miscarriage.

Funding crisis accomodation for women and children fleeing violence.

Nyaal Banyul build milestone

By Jena Carr

The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) is celebrating a milestone as construction reaches the halfway mark.

It was announced on September 13 that construction of the centre’s Plenary and Exhibition Halls were almost complete, with the project set to be completed in 2026.

Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney said the centre was “one of the most exciting and anticipated projects to be delivered in regional Victoria”.

“We’reproudtobebackinglocalapprentices and trainees who are getting real-world training on this major project,” she said.

“It’s fantastic to see Nyaal Banyul coming to life, creating local jobs and giving our apprentices and trainees the opportunity to work on the project of a lifetime.

“(It features a) purpose-built convention and event space, 1000 seat venue, two large exhibition and event spaces, meeting rooms, conference facilities and a brand new 200 room Crowne Plaza hotel.”

The project received $416 million from the state government, $30 million from the federal government and $3 million from the City of Greater Geelong.

Premier Jacinta Allan said it was great to seetheprojectprogressandthatNyaalBanyul wasastepclosertoboostingeconomicgrowth and tourist visitation to the region.

“This project will attract events of all sizes from across the state, country and the globe to the heart of Geelong,” she said.

Faulkner Roofing will install 8000 square metresofroofingacrossthecentreandprovide 4000 hours of work for three Geelong-based roof plumbing apprentices through the GCEC Early Engagement Social Procurement (GEESP).

Director Dane Hoyer said the project would be a “game changer” for many regional businesses.

“After operating in Geelong for over 20 years, it’s rewarding to see our business growing as a result of large projects in our own hometown,” he said.

“Our young apprentices will learn their roofing trade on Geelong’s most impressive construction site, and with the best view, while being supported throughout by the GEESP program.”

Geelong-based Hanlon Industries also supplied 400 tonnes of manufactured steel for the structures and hosted two boilermaker apprentices and two labourers from the GEESP program.

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Final uni grad art show

Deakin’s final Geelong cohort of visual arts students will move one step closer to graduation next week when they open their final exhibition.

The four graduating artists will present their works at the opening of Matter and Memory: Four Traces of Time at the university’s Project Space Gallery this Thursday, September 26 at 6pm.

Theexhibition,whichrunsuntilWednesday, October 2, will feature a diverse range of artwork including sculpture, painting, installation and photography tied together by a shared exploration of moments in time.

ArtistKateyO’Sullivansaidallfourgraduates were “really excited” about exhibiting their work at Project Space Gallery.

“It’s such a fantastic opportunity that, as students of the Waterfront campus, we get access to such a gorgeous space,” she said.

“The history of Geelong is part of that

building at the waterfront. So to have our work in that context… even though it’s coming to the end of trimester and we’ve got deadlines and everything, it’s something we’re all really looking forward to.”

The event will also serve as a celebration of the university’s history of producing visual artists in Geelong, which has come to an end with the discontinuation of art courses at Deakin.

Ms O’Sullivan invited all members of the community to come along and check out DeakinUniversity’sfinalstudentartexhibition.

“We are trying to curate a sophisticated and contemporary show that showcases the talent coming out of Deakin,” she said.

“But also asking the audience to get up close to the artworks and explore them and take away their own interpretations of the objects.”

Matt Hewson

Graduating Deakin artists Sharna Panariello, Danielle Connor, Katey O’Sullivan and Nicola Serbo. (Ivan Kemp) 431432_02

Greetings from Geelong Rainbow

By Geelong Rainbow

Geelong Rainbow is a not-for-profit organisation committed to creating awareness, facilitating support, and enabling connection for the LGBTQIAP+ community.

We strive to promote and showcase LGBTQIAP+SB voices by sharing current and relevant news.

Through a person-centric focus, we aim to address the needs of individuals and the voices of the wider community.

Furthermore, we want to encourage and nurture community alliances within and beyond Geelong.

Geelong Rainbow began as a social group for Geelong Region 18+ in 2017 and held our first festival in 2018.

Geelong Rainbow has evolved quickly and will continue to grow, progress and change in accordance with member and community needs.

Our mission is dedicated to facilitating and empowering the LGBTQIAP+SB community in the Geelong region by providing support services, allied connections and social events.

Our vision is to engage with and foster relationships and respond to those needs by providing access, support, and a friendly face to all the LGBTQIAP+SB community.

Our core principles include respecting and promoting diversity and inclusion to all who engage with our organisation by providing

support

services and networks.

Fun fact: our umbrella logo design symbolises the uniting of all LGBTQIAP+SB community members with the intention of respect, connection, equal rights, compassion and social justice.

Geelong Rainbow has recently had an

annual general meeting, which included reports on the refurbishment of the structure, newly elected committee members, and community expectations of Geelong Rainbow.

We have had incredible feedback from the Geelong community and are developing an

action plan for 2024-2025.

Youdonotwanttomissoutonsocialevents! Geelong Rainbow will host a fortnightly community catch-up on the first and third Wednesday of each month).

The catch-ups will include coffee, tea, refreshments, and a chance to chat with us and meet like-minded people in a safe space.

Wewillalsohostourmonthlysocialevents, including a board games night, a Halloween party, and much more!

All social events and coffee catch-ups will be held at the Geelong West Neighbourhood House; everyone is welcome.

Geelong Rainbow membership fees are just $10 per financial year. This gives you unlimitedaccesstoallupcomingsocialevents, where you can meet the Geelong Rainbow committee and socialise with like-minded LGBTQIA+SB community members.

Otherwise, monthly social events are only $5 per person. Membership sign-ups will be available at each event, or you can contact us via email or on our Facebook and Instagram socials.

SAVE THE DATE for our Pride March and Festival, February 15th, 2025, with more information to come.

Geelong Rainbow can be contacted at hello@geelongrainbow.org.au. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information.

A friendly reminder that Geelong Rainbow has a ZERO tolerance policy when it comes to bullying, abuse of any kind, hate speech, and SWERFs/TERFs.

We look forward to getting to know you and creating a vibrant and safe environment for our LGBTQIAP+SB community to thrive and live authentically in Geelong.

With pride and care, Geelong Rainbow

Geelong Rainbow Group’s Dean Cardigan, Ben Nunn, Audrey Stringer and Mag Gratwick (back), Rosie Moroney and Stacey Cadman (front). (Ivan Kemp) 431934_02

Students host youth UN

By Jena Carr

St Joseph’s College Geelong has hosted students from schools across the state for a Model United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

Students from 11 Victorian schools debated the issue of modern slavery at the September 13 event, held in conjunction with the United NationsAssociationofVictoria.

The students acted as ambassadors for different countries and drew on their negotiation and diplomacy skills to present their country’s position on the issue to the generalassembly.

St Joseph’s College Geelong students Eamonn O’Dowd, Tavis Hunt, Byron Hunt and Hamish Vautier were given the role of representing the People’s Republic of China duringthegeneralassembly.

“Allteamshadtoconsidertheviews,values and political stance of the country they represented, and make changes in accordance withthis,”Eamonnsaid.

“The diversity of thought and standpoints enriched the discussion and made me more awareofhowcomplexandmultifacetedglobal issueslikemodernslaverycanbe,”Tavissaid.

“This was an eye-opening experience, as we had to understand and represent a country that had political interests different to that of ourown,”Byronsaid.

“The discussions were lively and thought-provoking, covering the important issue of the general assembly, the topic of modern slavery, and the ways the world could overcomeit,”Hamishsaid.

Students from Xavier College, Sacred Heart College, Simonds Catholic College, Saint Ignatius College, Christian College, Genazzano FCJ College, MacKillop College, Iona College, Sacre Coeur, and Geelong

Lutheran College also participated in the event.

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the Geelong event while students interacted with each other and moved amendments to theclausesofadraftUNresolution.

Main: Nicola Van Der Meer, Stella Rose, Gursagun Sidhu and Ariella Chappell from Iona College representing Japan. Centre: Students representing Iceland. Left: Students concentrate on their allotted tasks. Right: Bridie Hutchinson, Elsa John-Claus and Jessica Leigh from Sacre Coeur representing South Africa. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430724

Health hub to open early ‘25

By Matt Hewson

The first phase of Bellarine Community Health’s (BCH) new Health and Wellbeing Hub in Ocean Grove is nearing completion.

Construction on the $6 million stage one is due to be delivered by the end of October, with operation scheduled to begin in late January or early February next year.

The hub will provide a range of children’s health services to the region, including speech pathology,occupationaltherapy,physiotherapy and play therapy.

Federal member for Corangamite Libby Coker toured the facility on Monday (September 16), accompanied by BCH chief executive Kathy Russell.

Ms Russell said providing a local and familiar point of access to children’s health services, particularly assessment and early diagnosis, was critically important.

“Accessing services and wait lists with Barwon Health and navigating your way

through that space can be quite daunting at times,” Ms Russell said.

“Weknowthereareparentsouttherethough whodon’thaveaccesstotransportandthishub will provide an access point on the Bellarine.

“What this hub represents is a place to connect, where community-based support meets community needs. And that’s where, with this very special and unique facility on the Bellarine, we’re hoping that we can fill a lot of those gaps.”

While stage one focuses on children’s development, stage two will focus on youth services, largely around mental health and connection.

Stage one was funded by a $4 million Commonwealth Government contribution, as wellasa$2millionlanddonationfromCorless Family Trust and $150,000 from the Anthony Costa Foundation.

Ms Russell said BCH was hoping to secure state government funding for stage two in upcoming grant rounds.

Community foundation welcomes a new cheif

The Geelong Community Foundation has a new chief executive following the upcoming departure of Gail Rodgers at the end of the month.

AmyWatersstartedintheroleonSeptember 9, and will continue to work alongside Ms Rodgers during a handover period until she finishes up after more than eight years with the foundation.

Ms Waters said she spent her first day in the role meeting with one of the foundation’s new donors and was excited to help “create a more inclusive and thriving Geelong”.

“It’sawonderfulchancetogettomeetpeople that are contributing to having an impact in our community, which is a nice way to get started,” she said.

“One of the key elements that I’m leaning into more is how we communicate impact and engageourdonorsintheworkthatwe’redoing.

“There’s some really great opportunities for us to work more closely with our donors and help communicate the change that happens through their gift.

“To be able to see first-hand the impact that we were having in the lives of the community and to continue Gail’s legacy and lead the foundation into the future is a real honour and privilege.”

Chairperson Michael Betts said Ms Waters was a “passionate leader and grant-making professional” who had impressed him with her vision.

“(She’s) dedicated to social justice, inclusion, and a thriving Geelong, having joined the foundation in March of 2023 as our inaugural program manager,” he said. “We know that Amy is excited to lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact, focusing on deepening engagement with donors and community.”

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CITYNEWS

LOOKING FOR AN AWARD WINNING WEDDING LOCATION?

With wedding season right around the corner, have you considered our Geelong Botanic Gardens for your special day?

Our Geelong Botanic Gardens are the perfect place for your wedding photography, for an intimate, lowkey ceremony or, for larger events, accommodating up to 150 guests.

You can enjoy the lush greenery and serenity of our breathtaking gardens, with more than 10 venue options to choose from.

From sweeping lawns to quiet gardens, and even a large undercover area, there’s a spot to suit your ceremony, with lots of places for your memorable wedding photos too.

We have a so many beautiful locations in our region that are also perfect for saying 'I do', including the Carousel, Geelong Waterfront, National Wool Museum and the Chapel at Cobbin Farm.

Scan the QR code for more information about our wedding location options and to make a booking or visit geelong.link/ Weddings2 or call us on 5272 5272.

Rates instalment reminder

If you’re paying your 2024-25 rates by instalments, the first is due Monday 30 September 2024.

There are several arrangements for rate payment including direct debit, BPay, via our website and by phone on 1300 858 058. Credit card payments incur a payment processing fee of 0.25 per cent.

If you’re experiencing difficulty paying your rates, please contact us on 5272 5272 or email revenue@geelongcity.vic.gov.au so we can assist you.

For more information or to sign up to receive your rates notice by email, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/Rates2

New Permit to Burn application fee

We have introduced a $73 fee for Permit to Burn applications. The new fee will apply from Monday 23 September, 2024.

The fee will contribute to the processing and monitoring of an average 2,750 permit applications we receive each year, improving application time and covering the costs related to processing and administering permit conditions.

The fee was included in our 2024-25 Budget, adopted by Council at its ordinary meeting on 25 June 2024.

Burns cannot be undertaken without an approved Permit to Burn issued by the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. These expire on 30 November each year or earlier if the Fire Season has been declared by the Chief Officer of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) under Section 28 of the Country Fire Authority Act 1958.

Any burns undertaken need to meet permit conditions and comply with the City of Greater Geelong Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2014, Clause 15.

For more information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/PermitToBurn2

Wedding in the Geelong Botanic Gardens

Photo: Mike Atchison Photography

Member for Corangamite Libby Coker and Bellarine Community Health CEO Kathy Russell outside Ocean Grove’s new Health and Wellbeing Hub. (Supplied)

Geelong Community Foundation’s new CEO Amy Waters. (Ivan Kemp) 430307_04

DISABILITY SERVICES

Anna’s passion is helping those who are neurodiverse

When you engage with Anna Treloar-Tanner, her unwavering passion for her work as an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist is palpable.

In 2015, Anna founded Barwon Occupational Therapy to address a crucial gap in the availability of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded therapeutic services for adults facing chronic psychosocial conditions. Anna’s allied health clinic is based in Grovedale, where she has created an inviting space for people of all ages and backgrounds to feel comfortable working on their goals.

The comprehensive practice offers occupational therapy, positive behaviour support, therapy assistant services, and dietetic support for children, youth, adults, and the elderly across Greater Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway, and Golden Plains Shire regions. With 14 years of experience as a mental health occupational therapist, Anna’s enthusiasm is infectious.

“I aspired to be a psychiatric nurse, but the pathway required me to become a general nurse, and I wasn’t comfortable with blood or needles,” Anna reflects.

“The last mental health nursing university course closed in the early 2000s, and I realised I didn’t want to spend all day discussing issues in a room as a psychologist. I’m driven by a desire to help individuals engage in the activities they want, need, and must do.“

Anna’s journey began when she visited a family friend at the Swanston Centre’s Acute Psychiatric Admissions Unit.

“A family friend in his 20s was living with bipolar disorder,” she shares. “Visiting him, I witnessed firsthand the profound effects of his condition on his relationships and

friendships, which made me aware of the invaluable role of occupational therapy. It’s not just about managing symptoms; it’s about equipping individuals with the tools they need to reintegrate into their daily lives. It’s a continuous journey, requiring strategies that can be swiftly implemented when necessary.”

Many of Anna’s clients are neurodiverse. Her passion for working with this population stems from many successful therapeutic relationships where mental health occupational therapy has assisted her clients in building understanding and strategies that make sense to them and fit into their unique lives and goals. Anna’s understanding of working with neurodiverse individuals has been further enhanced through her own lived experience.

Occupational therapists specialising in mental health support individuals in identifying and engaging in meaningful everyday activities. Anna particularly enjoys working with teenagers, veterans, and first responders. Additionally, she utilises her training in sensory modulation to show how adjusting the sensory environment can enhance mental health, productivity, and overall well-being.

“A veteran may present well in a clinical setting, but outside, the sound of a car backfiring could trigger a trauma response,” she explains. “This isn’t limited to Vietnam veterans; we also work with first responders who face high-stress situations and traumatic events.

“With teenagers, I relish the opportunity

to visit their schools and be present at their activities, whether it’s at a netball game or the pony club. We actively advocate for our clients in schools, focusing on necessary adaptations and educating those around them to ensure the child or adolescent can participate to their full potential and succeed.”

Barwon Occupational Therapy also recognises the vital role nutrition plays in mental health, behaviour management, energy levels, and overall well-being. Their dietetic services help individuals understand the connection between diet and mental health, providing personalised meal plans.

Anna describes her role as “building the scaffold around you” so that individuals can thrive saying “I prepare individuals to return to their psychiatrist or psychologist and make the most of their expertise. If the body isn’t ready, accessing the mind becomes a challenge. While everyone is doing their best, we can always find ways to improve and make tomorrow easier. My focus is on assisting individuals across all aspects of their lives.”

As a mental health occupational therapist, Anna collaborates with clients to identify meaningful goals.

Occupational therapists are adept at understanding the functional impacts of health conditions and take a holistic approach, utilising both internal strategies and community participation to enhance engagement in activities. They assess how a person’s environment, daily functions, and capacities intersect, ensuring that recommendations are tailored to individual lifestyles and priorities.

You don’t need a referral to visit Barwon Occupational Therapy, but consulting your GP for a mental healthcare plan or chronic disease management plan can be beneficial.

Anna Treloar-Tanner has an unwavering passion for her work as an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist. (Ivan Kemp) 423811_02

DISABILITY SERVICES

Access Your Supports is your trusted NDIS provider

Access Your Supports (AYS) is a trusted and leading National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider in Geelong and the Surf Coast and has been operating since 2016.

AYS offers various services to participants under the NDIS, including: support coordination; employment support; peer mentoring; and plan management; and therapies (such as occupational therapy, behaviour support, early child intervention, psychology).

The NDIS rollout in 2013 proved to be the start of significant social reform throughout the nation, aiming to enhance quality of life, independence and participation for those living with disabilities in the community.

The Employment Support Program at AYS has been thriving, especially with another group of students set to finish school in the coming months.

Most participants in the program are those eligibleforSchoolLeaverEmploymentSupports (SLES), a service designed to assist with the transition from school to the workforce.

Thissupportisavailableduringthefinalyear of school and continues after graduation.

The team assists individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining meaningful employment, providing job coaching and skill development.

The team values social connections and rapport building with participants, their families, and care teams.

They also go above and beyond to ensure employment-related goals are achieved.

This service is offered in a one-on-one context which allows their clients to have a more tailored and personalised approach that fits their individual needs.

One of AYS’ goals is to help those with disabilities find suitable and meaningful ongoing employment.

the

Employment is a valuable and important aspect of life for everyone, including those of us with disabilities, as it allows us to gain independence, drives us with purpose and a senseofaccomplishment,andhelpsustocreate new social networks and bonds.

This is why AYS strives to find opportunities throughout the community for their clients to obtain work that fits their needs and abilities allowing them to enjoy the benefits most of us take for granted through having ongoing employment.

If you or a loved one would like AYS to assist you in navigating the NDIS world, visit ways. com.au or call them today on 03 4222 7479.

AYS offers a comprehensive range of services that complements and enhances each other to achieve the best outcomes for their clients to help them plan and achieve their life goals.

AYS strives to find opportunities throughout

community for their clients. (Supplied)

Corio reserve set for an upgrade

Corio’s Goldsworthy Reserve will close for upgrade works at the month’s end to make the community’s environment safer.

TheworkswillbefullyfundedbytheCityof GreaterGeelongcouncilandwillbeconducted between September 30 and October 4.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said the work would include repairing and replacing the javelin run-ups, repairing broken areas, and removing vandalism on affected areas of the

running track.

“The Corio Little Athletics Club and its members,aswellasschoolkidsacrossGeelong and the broader athletics community will have access to a facility that provides a safe and fit-for-purpose environment,” he said.

“It was imperative to commence the project at the end of September and by completing the works at this time it will also mean there is minimal impact to the remainder of the

Grant for farm cameras

A Bellarine program that inspires students to help care for the environment and people around them will receive funding for new camera equipment.

Farm My School was named the winner of the 2024 Canon Oceania Grants Program’s education category and received a $5000 grant comprising $2500 in cash and $2500 in Canon products.

Co-founder and director James McLennan said the grant allowed the not-for-profit to expand its community engagement, climate resilience, and education.

“Having this extraordinary equipment from Canon means that we can get really good quality videography and photography,” he said

“There’s a lot that we’re doing as a part of our journey with Bellarine Secondary College and Farm My School in general that we probably haven’t captured to date as well as we could have.

“We’ve just ordered our camera, a couple of lenses, and some microphones. So, we’ll be able to get some really good footage, both stills and video footage, of the farm and

different events we do.”

Canon Oceania managing director Kotaro Fukushima said the program’s winners were positively impacting communities across the country.

“We’re committed to closing the technology divide, empowering more Australians to share their stories, connect with others, and build essential skills,” he said.

“By providing these organisations with the technology and resources they need, we aim to inspire greater progress and strengthen connections throughout the country.”

The Canon grant builds on Barwon Water’s funding, including $15000 in 2022 and $25000 in 2023/24.

“The Farm My School program is a fantastic wayforstudentstoreconnectwiththelandand water that helps to grow their food,” Barwon WatereducationadvisorFernandoGarciasaid.

“By being involved in planting, tending to, and harvesting crops, students develop a deeper connection to the food they eat and the environment it comes from.”

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athletics season.”

A Track Condition Report was undertaken earlier this year to establish a schedule of works in conjunction with the Corio Little Athletics Club.

Active Spaces portfolio chair councillor Eddy Kontelj said council worked closely with the athletics club to identify a preferred date for the surfacing works.

He also said the works required dry and

warm weather to be completed and that council would ensure minimal interruptions to the athletics season.

“The upgrades at Goldsworthy Reserve are necessary and exciting for the Greater Geelong athletics community,” he said.

“Because they are being undertaken at the end of September and start of October, the field will be in prime condition for the start of the season.”

Group writing effort pays off

A decade ago, Bellarine writers Jacqui Connor, Jenny Macaulay and Pearl Wilson met over lunch to discuss the possibility of writing a book together to have some fun and extend their writing practice.

Last month the trio launched their crime novella Argyle: One Island, Four Voices, at the Midwinter Words writers festival in Portarlington.

The tenth anniversary of the festival, this year’s Midwinter Words was themed around crime writing, and event co-founder Ms Wilson saw the obvious opportunity.

“For the three of us the launch was a great relief,” Ms Wilson said.

“It’s something that we’re proud we achieved together, I suppose, because it was such a long trip.”

The novella centres on a fictional lighthouse off the Victorian coastline, spanning over a century as it follows the stories of lighthouse

keepers,theirfamiliesandvisitorstotheisland.

The three painstakingly researched their chosen historical eras - Ms Connor the 1880s, Ms Wilson the Great Depression and Ms Macaulay the 1950s - tying the different eras together in the present day.

Ms Wilson, who has previously published six other books, said living through lockdowns had helped them better understand what their characters would experience living in a lighthouse on an offshore island.

“There was isolation for all the characters, and I think the experience of the pandemic allowed us to understand that better and tweak the writing,” she said.

The three writers will discuss their collaborative experience at Boronggook Drysdale Library on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 28 at Marli’s Bar in Portarlington.

Matt Hewson

Farm My School founder and director Ben Shaw. (Ivan Kemp) 432154_04

Pearl Wilson, Jenny Macaulay and Jacqui Connor have collaborated to write a crime novella centred on a fictional lighthouse. (Supplied)

The Guide

AIR FRYERS: ARE THEY WORTH IT?

SBS Food, Friday, 8.30pm

Fifteen years ago, no one had heard of an air fryer, but since its 2010 introduction, the handy appliance has revolutionised home cooking. The frenzy over these kitchen essentials shows no signs of abating, but this documentary casts a critical eye over whether the ubiquitous ovens are all they’re cracked up to be. In the vein of SuperSizeMe, British actor and presenter Denise van Outen (pictured) takes on a challenge of eating nothing but air-fryer made food for 30 days. She also visits the home of Britain’s biggest-selling brand – Shark Ninja – to learn all about the history of the product, and later, checks out TheCrystalMazeset and steps inside a giant air fryer simulator.

GRANTCHESTER

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

A circus certainly isn’t renowned for being the safest workplace around but in Grantchester’s season nine premiere, it’s not the trapeze or lions that pose danger under the big top – but a vicious crossbow murderer. Police detective Geordie (Robson Green) and vicar Will (Tom Brittney) investigate after a performer is found dead, and must deduce which of the circus’ eccentric cast of characters is the culprit. At the same time, Will weighs up his future after being offered a transfer to a new parish in Newcastle. The motorcycleriding reverend, now married with children, has come a long way in the five years since moving to Cambridge – is Will ready for a new challenge up north?

THE BLOCK Nine, Monday, 7.30pm

Viewers tuning into TheBlockthis year could be forgiven for thinking MarriedatFirstSightis undergoing renovations – so prominent are the personality clashes and heated chats. As the build hits the halfway mark, the teams struggle with ideas for their guest ensuites amid sizeable fallout from the kitchen judging. Sydney sisters Maddy and Charlotte (both pictured), who joined the series after Jesse and Paige departed, don’t get a lot of love during the open for inspections but keep their focus on bonding with new builder Dan as they prepare to deliver the first room they’ve realised entirely on their own – can they steer clear of the drama (aka Kylie) all week long?

Friday, September 20

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

Tom Brittney and Robson Green in

TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA 10, Tuesday, 7.30pm

Another crew of comedians line up to gain razor-tongued Taskmaster Tom Gleeson’s unattainable approval in this third Aussie instalment of the hit UK game show. This time, it’s Aaron Chen, Concetta Caristo, Mel Buttle, Pete Helliar and Rhys Nicholson (all pictured, from left), vying for the gilded trophy of Gleeson’s noggin, fighting their way through all manner of zany tasks, creative challenges and road blocks overseen by assistant Tom Cashman. In tonight’s premiere, the fearless fivesome present the Taskmaster with the worst thing to wake up to, compete to perform the most epic wink, throw frisbees on Opposite Day, and make their horoscopes come true, before making their bed and lying in it. The side-splitting shenanigans are just getting started.

SEVEN (6, 7)

Sunrise.

The Morning Show. (PG)

Seven Morning News.

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australians In Timor-Leste: 25th Anniversary. 11.00 First On The Ground. (PGa, R) 11.30 Planet America. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.55 Van Der Valk. (Madv, R) 2.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Auction. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Sing To Remember: Defying Dementia. (PG) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Indonesia. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 4.

9.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.

10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 Miniseries: Better. (Malv, R)

12.00 Grand Designs. (R) 12.45 The Larkins. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 4. 8.25 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Laos. (PG) Part 2 of 2. Astonishing new discoveries open a window into the civilisation that built Angkor.

9.15 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Secrets Of Rome’s Great Wall. (PGas, R) Takes a look at Hadrian’s Wall.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. (Malv) 12.30 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, 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.

MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Dating Is Murder. (2017, PGav, R) 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 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. From the SCG. 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) Asha’s misplaced trust leaves Bryan vulnerable.

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.

7TWO (62, 72)

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Love Gala. (2023, PGa) 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 semi-final.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy PostMatch. A post-match NRL wrap up of the first semi-final, with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 MOVIE: Magnum Force. (1973, MA15+lv, R) A detective investigates some mysterious murders. Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook.

1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) Expert gardening tips and design ideas.

1.30 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)

(81, 92)

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.15 Hey Duggee. 5.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Shaun The Sheep. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30

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 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.45 The Real CSI: Miami: Halliburton Horror. (Mav) Takes a look at the murder of Jill Halliburton Su. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

10 PEACH (52,

PICK OF THE WEEK

Saturday, September 21

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. (Mal, R) 1.15

Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Final, PGa, R) 2.00

Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 Becoming Frida Kahlo. (PGa, R) 3.40 David Attenborough’s Micro Monsters. (R) 4.30 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.45 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Heysen Trail, South Australia. (PG, R) Paul West tackles the Heysen Trail.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Return, Mv)

Geordie investigates when a circus performer is found dead after being shot with a crossbow.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) After a woman is murdered, her son escapes the attack only to fall through the ice of a frozen pond.

9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R)

Clarke investigates when a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run.

10.45 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 5.

11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Morning Programs. 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Still Running. (PG, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (R) 3.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 Frontlines. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast. (PG) Part 4 of 5.

8.20 Highgrove: The King’s Country Home. Takes a look at Highgrove House, a different kind of royal residence. 9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Highlands. (R) English actor Robert Lindsay narrates a journey through the landscape of the Scottish Highlands. 10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) The trauma team is dispatched by air. 11.05 Something Undone. (Premiere, Mal) 12.05 Rex In Rome. (Ml, R)

3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (6, 7)

6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Charity Family Day. 3.30 Football. AFL. Second preliminary final. From the MCG.

8.00 Seven News. 9.00 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) NASA turns to a veteran oil driller and his team to save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. However, first they must master their new equipment and overcome old rivalries. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler.

12.15 Taken. (Mav) Christina tries to reveal a mole in the CIA. The ODNI is asked to facilitate the defection of a Russian agent.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger explores Tasmania’s isolated and beautiful wild west coast.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Three Australian siblings move to a bed and breakfast in Tubbershandy in western Ireland with their zombie parents.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.25pm Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Pfffirates. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 Robot Wars. 9.15 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.15 MOVIE: Charlotte’s Web. (2006) Noon Enchanted Kingdom. 1.35 Land Of Primates. 2.25 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 3.20 NITV News: Nula. 3.50 Great Lakes Wild. 5.20 Kairakau. (Return) 6.20 News. 6.30 First People’s Kitchen. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Monkey Beach. (2020) 10.10 MOVIE: 20 Feet From Stardom. (2013, M) 11.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Red

Obsession. Continued. (2013, PG) 6.25 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.45 Queen Bees. (2021, PG) 10.35 The Humbling. (2014, M) 12.35pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.30 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 4.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 10.35 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 1am Late Programs.

Sunday, September 22

7MATE (64, 73)

NINE (8, 9)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. 1.00 Cybershack. (PG) 1.30 Tina Turner. (PGl, R) 2.00 My Way. 2.15 Garden Gurus. 2.45 Getaway. (PG) 3.15 Rugby Union. Rugby C’ship. Round 5. Australia v New Zealand. 5.40 Test Rugby: Wallabies V New Zealand Post-Match.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second semi-final.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy PostMatch. A post-match NRL wrap up of the second semi-final, with expert analysis and player interviews.

10.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 2. (2012, MA15+lv, R) A group of mercenaries seeks revenge. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham.

12.30 Iconic Australia: The Cross. (Madsv, R) Takes a look at Kings Cross in Sydney.

1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

9GEM (81, 92)

12.15am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs. 2.10pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Nashville. H’lights. 3.20 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Fuji. H’lights. 4.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie. (2014, PG) 7.30

TEN (5, 10)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 11.00 Amazing Race Australia:

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A bulldog has lost its spark. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGals, R) Marty Sheargold, Emma Holland, Zoë Coombs Marr and Tommy Little 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. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) A car crash in front of their ambulance forces paramedics Pete and Phil to perform a resuscitation. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) A boy is knocked down by a motorcycle. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7) TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (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. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (PGd, R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Etched In Gold. 3.30 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.40 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.35 And Then Came The Water. 5.30 Frontlines. (Final, PGavw) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 4. Adelaide v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 4. Collingwood v Western Bulldogs. From Victoria Park, Melbourne. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s

6.30 Compass: Pope Francis The Disruptor. Explores Pope Francis’s legacy.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A salon owner is murdered.

8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) The victim’s past comes to light and leads the team in unexpected directions.

9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Mal, R) Part 2 of 5. Lou invites further suspicion when she fails to warn Col about a raid.

10.15 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen meets with two estranged brothers.

10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

12.15 Endeavour. (Final, Mav, R)

1.50 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. (PGa) Part 4 of 5. 8.25 Medina Azahara: Lost Pearl Of El-Andalu. Takes a look at the Madinat al-Zahra, the ruins of a palace in modern-day Spain. 9.25 Ancient Superstructures: Angkor Wat. (R) Explores Angkor Wat. 10.25 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth. (PGa, R)

11.20 The Real Peaky Blinders. (R) 1.20 Devon & Cornwall With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Date With A Serial Killer – Rodney Francis Cameron. (MA15+av, R) A look at the case of Rodney Francis Cameron. 11.25 Autopsy USA: Chris Benoit. (MA15+adv) 12.25 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R) 1.25 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The First 48: Tricked/ Rogue Gun. (Mal) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30

6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists

drug he was transporting goes missing.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show, covering breaking news, politics, health, money, lifestyle and pop culture with Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson.

4.40 MOVIE: The Croods: A New Age. (2020, PG) 6.30 MOVIE: War With Grandpa. (2020, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Suicide Squad. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 Gotham. 1am Love After

Monday, September 23

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (6, 7)

NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

3.00 David Attenborough’s First Life. (R) 3.55 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 3 – Power.

A look at Lachlan Murdoch.

8.45 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.30 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Janine Perrett.

9.50 Prisoner X. (Ml) A look at the story of Prisoner X.

11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 The Business. (R)

11.55 Planet America. (R)

12.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

1.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.40 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGa, R) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 2 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. (Mlns) Music-based pop culture quiz show, hosted by Greg Davies.

10.15 Have I Got News For You

U.S. Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 11.05 SBS World News Late.

11.35 Suspect. (Malv)

12.05 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+dv)

2.00 The Spectacular. (Malv, R) 4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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 To Be Advised. 1.45 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash takes a step back. Eden and Michelle have a heart to heart. Leah finds out the truth.

7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. (PG) Coverage of the red carpet arrivals featuring AFL players and their partners.

8.05 AFL Brownlow Medal. An awards event featuring votes from this year’s AFL rounds which are tallied, culminating in the announcement of the winner of the league’s Brownlow Medal.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) The White House is gripped by a power struggle.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sport and weather.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.

8.45 Australian Crime Stories: Derek Percy – The Face Of Evil. (Malv) Takes a look at notorious child-killer Derek Percy, who abducted and murdered Yvonne Tuohy in 1969.

9.55 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R) The Boulder Boys try to keep their jobs.

10.55 9News Late.

11.25 La Brea. (Mav)

12.10 Transplant. (MA15+m)

1.00 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.30 Talking Honey. (PG) 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.

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. 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. (Ml, R) The jokers take orders in a busy café. Punters help with weird texts, before an auction with a twist. 10.10 Ghosts. (PGad, R) Pete confronts a hard truth. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Super Maximum Retro Show. 1.10 Rise Up. 2.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 LIV Golf League Post-Show: Dallas. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm My Impossible House. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30

7MATE (64, 73)

1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Five Golden Dragons. (1967, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. (Return) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester. 9.50

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 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 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 8.55 Emily In Japan. 10.00 MOVIE: Poppy. (2021, M) 11.45 Late Programs. NITV (34)

9GEM (81, 92) 7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 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: Wedding Crashers. (2005, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Love Island UK. 1.00 Below Deck. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Duck Dynasty. 11.30 Border Security: Int. 12.30pm Border Security. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.00 Storage Wars. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Arthur And The Two Worlds War. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.55 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.45 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 1pm Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 3.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 4.50 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 6.45 West Side Story. (1961, PG) 9.30 Mothering Sunday. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

Late Programs.

Tuesday, September 24

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)

(8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 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. (Final, Mdls, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 David Attenborough’s First Life. (R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Have I Got News For You U.S. (R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Marriage Made For Murder. (2018, PGav, R) Kellie Martin, Giacomo Baessato, Viv Leacock. 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: China. (Premiere) Shaun Micallef heads to China.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how memories define us and whether we can always trust them.

9.30 Dateline. A Japanese American Vietnam War veteran searches for the soldier who saved his life.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+s) 1.15 Illegals. (Malsv, R) 3.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PGl, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. Justin falls into Claudia’s trap.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Mike and Pete are hoping to impress the judges with their old school Italian classic menu with a twist.

9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) When a toddler is found at the scene of a crime, Nolan and Nune must decide what to do with him.

10.05 Made In Bondi. (Mal) A new girl enters the group.

11.10 Chicago Fire. (Return, Mav) Kidd and Herrmann fight over Ritter.

12.10 Holey Moley Australia. (PGsv, R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

My Way. 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 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. (PGs) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

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.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The House In Nightmare Park. (1973, PG) 5.30

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by

Wednesday, September 25

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address.

1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 The Homes That Built Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (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? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business. (R)

11.00 Austin. (PG, R)

12.00 Grand Designs. (R)

12.50 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R)

1.30 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG, R) 10.50 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (Mv, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Great Killer Smog. (Ma) Part 1 of 2.

9.25 Miniseries: The Sixth Commandment. (Mal) Part 4 of 4. As the case comes to court, the victims’ families discover the truth of what happened.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+ds) José Antonio faces a difficult decision. 12.50 Wisting. (MA15+a, R)

2.35 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Mal, R)

3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)

4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGv, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 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. (PGav) Bree faces the consequences.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. Teams take turns transforming an ordinary home into a restaurant.

9.05 Talking Footy: Grand Final Special. Trent Cotchin, Joel Selwood and Mitch Cleary present the AFL news and analysis ahead of the Grand Final.

10.05 Code Blue: One Punch Killers. (Premiere, Madv) Takes a look at one-punch killings.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News.

11.35 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.35 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Fireman Sam. 5.45 Shaun The Sheep. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 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 Late Programs.

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) After learning the hit man shot the wrong woman, Holly and her team race to identify the real target.

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. (Mav)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

TEN (5, 10)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 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. (Maln) The jokers get convincing in a bakery, then get hopping mad at the zoo and bare all in the punishment. 9.10 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Rhys Nicholson, Pax Assadi and Steph Tisdell. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) NSW Ambulance responds to an accident. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.

9GEM (81, 92)

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: Mad Max. (1979, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The O.C. 12.30am Love Island UK. 1.30 Below Deck. 2.30 Late Programs.

10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Sold Out: Ticket Resale Racket. 1.45 One Armed Chef. 2.40 Bamay. 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 The Toys That Built The World. 6.15 The Engineering That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Current War. (2017, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Day Of The Dead. (1985, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. 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. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Wild Moments. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Not Now, Comrade. (1976, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Queens Of Mystery. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 The Magic Canoe. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 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 Froth. 8.00 MOVIE: Girl’s Can’t Surf. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am Phil

Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. Continued. (2019, PG) 6.30 Every Day. (2018, PG) 8.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.35 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 12.35pm Breathless. (1960, M, French) 2.15 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.10 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 5.50 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 7.50 Stockholm. (2018, M) 9.30 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Outback Truckers. 1.00 Deadliest Roads. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 5. Carlton v North Melbourne. 9.15 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93)

Thursday, September 26

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7) TEN (5, 10)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.45 Compass. (R) 11.15 Outback Musical. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 The Homes That Built Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 History Of Britain. (PGa, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Coastwatch Oz. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks: The Bay Trail. (PG) Susie Youssef hits The Bay Trail.

8.25 National Parks From Above: Scotland. (Premiere, PGa) Takes a look at Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, a rugged expanse of mountains, forests and lochs.

9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (Premiere) The British embassy in Paris is attacked.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Freezing Embrace. (MA15+av)

12.20 Unbroken. (Malv, R)

11.20 Grand Designs: West Suffolk. (PG, R)

12.10 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Ben And Holly. 6.50 Kiri And Lou. 6.55 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10

Cutest Animals. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25

11.10 Late Programs.

2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 3.45 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 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Perri goes into hiding.

8.30 The Front Bar: Grand Final Edition. (Ml) In the lead-up to the grand final, hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today. 10.00 Dan Muggleton: White And Wrong. (MA15+dls) Stand-up performance by Daniel Muggleton.

11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Taxiway Turmoil. (PGav, R)

12.30 Magnum P.I. (Mav)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today.

Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Our Town. 2.30

3.30

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, 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, R) 5.30 WIN News. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 My Room Grand Final Spectacular. (PG) Eddie McGuire, Alicia Loxley, Clint Stanaway and the AFLSundayFooty Showteam deliver hours of footy fun.

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) Dee asks McCall for help.

11.30 9News Late.

12.00 Resident Alien. (Mav)

1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

9GEM

FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Fuji. H’lights. 1.05 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

Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Grace. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 As Time Goes By. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Don’t Bother To Knock. (1961, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

A journey into fairytale

By Matt Hewson

This October Geelong Lyric Theatre Society brings Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s fantastic musical Into the Woods to Geelong Arts Centre (GAC).

Weaving together several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, the acclaimed and award-winning musical explores the consequences of wish fulfilment, family relationships and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions.

Directed by Paul Watson, the cast features Australian theatre royalty James Lee as the Narrator and Chelsea Gibb as the Witch with Andrew Lorenzo, Emma Langridge, Daisy Valerio, Molly England and Liam Erck also in starring roles.

Erck, who plays Jack (of beanstalk fame), saidtheproductionwasin“areallygoodspot” two weeks out from opening night, in part because of the experience of Lee and Gibb.

“It’s really helpful for hopeful actors like us who really want to break into the industry to watch how (Gibb and Lee) go through their process,” Erck said.

“It’s cool to see these two pros get up there and give really big offers…they’re not afraid to try something new or have a big swing. And sometimes it’s a miss but it’s usually a hit; they’re really good at what they do.

“It makes you feel comfortable to try anything you want to as well. It’s really welcoming, they definitely make the vibe adventurous, and they’re very, very funny.”

Gibb said working with Geelong Lyric on theshowwasa“joyous”and“trulywonderful” experience.

“I saw (Geelong Lyric’s) Wizard of Oz, and I was like, oh my goodness, these people are phenomenal,” she said.

“I don’t think anyone is going to come along to this and think it’s anything less than a professional show; the sets, the costumes, the hair, the music, and the direction by Paul, whose an amazing actor and director.

“It’s a privilege to come on in that mentor type role… I think that’s what you want to do as you get older as an actor and you’ve had a great career. You want to give back.”

Lee,whogrewupinGeelongandhadhisfirst theatre experiences here with Geelong Society of Operatic and Dramatic Arts, said he had

always wanted to give back to the community that started his love of performing.

“I’mabsolutelylovingit;Lyricisawonderful company,”hesaid.“It’sjustlovelytocomeback and see there’s so much passion (for theatre). And it’s gorgeous to work with Chelsea - we’ve known each other for almost my entire career, but we never worked together.”

Geelong Lyric’s Into the Woods is at GAC from October 4 to 13. Visit geelongartscentre. org.au/whats-on for tickets and more information.

Windfire fest is a classic

Music at the Basilica’s Windfire Music Festivalkicksoffnextmonth,showcasing the best classical music from Geelong and Melbourne.

The festival, now in its 15th year, will be held from October 4 to 13, with performances at the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels and six other concert venues around the city.

Acclaimed Geelong pianists Sonoka MiyakeandReginaThomaewillperform aseriesofpianoduets,includingoriginal compositions and Stravinsky’s own arrangement of The Rite of Spring for four hands at St Joseph’s College Performing Arts Centre.

Renowned Geelong composer Michael Hannan’s Inspired By Nature will be brought to life by local musicians Nick Hewett (trumpet), Peter Neville (percussion), Vicki Hallett (clarinet) and Brighid Mantelli (flute) at All Saints’ Anglican Church in Newtown.

The festival will also include performances by Geelong ensembles the Sonus Quintet and Geelong String Quartet, as well as the Melbourne Conservatorium’s Glory of Brass and the Savoy Opera Company.

The festival wraps up with Sing Joyfully, which will bring together North Children’s Choir, Voices of Geelong, Geelong Youth Choir and Christian College Combined Middle School Choirs.

Visit musicatthebasilica.org.au/ music-festival for full program details.

Geelong Lyric presents Into the Woods this October. (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.

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

Country Heartbeat Allstars

Every Friday night, 7pm-10pm, White Eagle House Polish Club, Breakwater. Live band, walkups welcome. Supporting Sunny Days Rescue & Rehab.

 Dawn, 0417 148 493

Ballroom dancing

Belmont Park Pavilion, Thursdays 2-4 pm.

 Val, 5251 3529

Kids’ church Group lessons for children aged three to six years; 7-10 years; and 10+ years at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 171a Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, first Sunday of the month during school term, 10.30-11.30am.

 Suzie, 0402 963 855, or Althea, 0403 005 449

Geelong Dragon Boat Club

Paddle at Barwon River. Training Wednesdays 5pm, Saturdays 9am. Free one-month trial.

 revolutionise.com.au/geelongdragons

Zonta Club of Geelong Meets monthly for dinner first Wednesday of the month between February and December at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start. RSVP essential.

 zontageelong.org.au or zontaclubgeelong@yahoo.com.au

Geelong Prostate Support Group Meets last Friday of the month (except December), 10am-noon, Belmont Park Pavilion, 162 Barrabool Road, Belmont.

 Bill, 0414 524 155, or info@geelongpsg.net

Choir

St Paul’s Choir rehearses Wednesdays from 7.45pm to 8.45pm and 9.30am Sunday for 10.30am service. Choral scholarships available. Occasional choir for those unable to make commitment to main choir.

 Dr Terry Norman 0411-875 033, termernorman@gmail.com

Geelong ballroom dancing

Saturdays 7.30-10.15pm, corner Bayview Parade and Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights. Entry: $10. BYO drinks and a plate. Afternoon tea dance, Wednesdays 2pm-4pm. Teaching segment for a new dance 1.30pm-2pm

 5278 9740, or geelongballroomdc.com.au

Corio Bay Lions Club Meetings

First and third Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

 geelongcoriobay.vic@lions.org.au

Belmont Seniors

Players wanted to play 500 each Monday 12.30pm. Belmont Senior Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.

 52411776

Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Contact below for venues and times.

 geelong.vic@lions.org.au or 0408 599 962

Dancer’s Club Ballroom dancing Wednesdays 7.30-10.30pm, Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway. Cost: $8, includes light supper.

 Russ 5250 1937

Mr Perfect Monthly free bbq for men of all ages to get together over a BBQ for a chat. Norlane Community Centre first Sunday each month except January, 10.30am-12.30pm.

 0430 022 446, or michaeldg999@gmail.com

Alcoholics (and other addicts)

For Christ 12 Steps Group Meets Thursdays 7.30pm at Belmont-Highton Baptist Church, 43 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont.

 0420 910 763

Geelong Harmony Chorus

Women’s four-part harmony singing. All ages encouraged. Rehearsals Mondays 6.45pm at Herne Hill.

 contact@geelongharmony.com.au, or 0406 666 737

Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir

Small ladies choir who require no knowledge of the Welsh language. Meet Wednesdays 7pm at St Luke’s, Highton to help each other sing in Welsh and English.

 0413 406 433, pr welshladieschoir.com.au

Chess clubs

Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road (on Blanche Street), St Leonards.

 Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

Geelong Vietnam Veterans

Coffee and a chat at 31 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-3pm. Fortnightly lunch at various locations. Meetings second Monday of each month.

 Gary, 0400 862 727

Carpet Bowls

Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Wednesdays, 1pm to 3.15pm. $4 Admission and includes afternoon tea.

 0400 500 402

Welcome mat

Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am to 1pm. Games, lunch and friendship.

 Fay, 0409 361 414

OMNI

Older Men New Ideas men’s friendly informal chat group, South Barwon Community Centre, 33 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 10.30am.

 Allan, 0409 665 608

Lara Community Market Run by Rotary Club of Lara District every second Sunday of the month at Lara RSL from 9am to 1pm.

Geelong Breakfast Lions Club Meets first Tuesday of each month, 8am at The Eastern Hub, East Geelong.

 ajd53m@yaho

Geelong Amateur Radio Club

Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30pm to 4pm and Fridays at 6.30pm.

 Robert, 0438 409 979, or vk3atl.org

Geelong’s Soroptimist International Service club for women and girls, every second Tuesday of the month from 6pm at Belmont RSL.

 0455 835 691, or geelong@siswp.com

Geelong Sports & Game Fishing Meets first and third Monday of the month at Belmont Park Pavilion, 7.30pm.

 John, 0409 234 307

Combined Probus Belmont Central The Combined Probus Club of Belmont Central meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Visitors welcome.

 Secretary, 0417 555 547

Geelong Anglers Club

Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, 9 Yuille Street, Geelong West. Monthly fishing competitions.

 Brian, 0417 190 092, or Ian, 0470 114 787

Drysdale CWA

Every second Tuesday at 1pm and crafts every fourth Tuesday at 11.30am of each month at Drysdale RSL Club.

 Jenny, 0452 258 333

Scottish country dancing classes

GOG Scottish Country Dance classes

7.30pm Tuesdays at Leopold Hill Hall, $5. No partner needed.

 Vicki, 0412 762 983, or Barbara, 0419 511 781

Geelong Scottish Dance Highland dance classes for all ages Wednesday from 4pm and Saturday from 10am at Western Heights Uniting Church Hall, St Herne Hill.

 Christine, 0468 311 788, or facebook.com/GeelongScottishDance

Bingo

Tuesdays 1pm-3pm, great grocery prizes plus $50 jackpot books $2.50. Belmont Seniors Centre, 52 Thomson Street, Belmont.

 Frank, 5241 1776

First steps in music

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers welcome with parent/carer. Thursdays Northern Bay College, Tallis, and Fridays at Northern Bay College, Peacock. Free if living in 3214 postcode, bookings essential.

 info@bluebirdfoundationinc.org.au

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, 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

Laughter Club Geelong Saturdays 9am, Eastern Beach in front of the swimming enclosure. 30-minutes free laughter yoga done standing or seated.

 0418 521 265

Drysdale Day VIEW

Fourth Friday of each month at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch.

 Margaret, 0431 636 090

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

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

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

Out and about

A cold and wet day greeted Independent photographer Ivan Kemp at St Albans Reserve on Saturday September 14 as he roamed around the ground at the GDFNL grand finals.

1/ Leanne and Garry Winsall with their daughter Amy and grandkids Lennie and Archie 2/ Sisters Kelsey, Melissa and Nicole Whyte with daughter Maggie. 3/ Paul Oseckas and Paul Cotter. 4/ Claire Kelly and Leisa Gorsuch were supporting Belmont. 5/ Jarrod Arnott with his daughter Jordyn. 6/ Cheryl and Paul Harris. 7/ Sami Miles with her daughter Lila and Alice Beasley. 8/ Peter Currie with his children Fraser, Mabel and Charlie. 9/ Sophia, Steph and Ella Medley. 10/ Kev Johnson, Mark Linehan and Barry Lidster. 11/ Elonie O’Brien and Meg Liston. 12/ Reani Mawson, Scott Mawson, Jarod Winzer and Jordan Gould. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430342

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1 Annoyers (5)

4 Settler (9)

9 Formula (7)

10 People who speak (7)

11 One who evens the score (7)

12 Greek conception of afterlife (7)

13 Arrived at a judgement (9)

15 Relating to audio equipment (2-2)

17 Declare to be true (4)

19 Not here (9)

22 Type of paint (7)

25 Wed (7)

26 Paraguayan monetary unit (7)

27 Whenever you like (7)

28 Conglomeration of fabric scraps (9)

29 Hankerings (5)

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2 Irish speakeasy (7)

3 One who makes less progress than others (9)

4 One half of Oxbridge (9)

5 Supple (5)

6 ‘Not on your –!’ (5)

7 Local law enforcer (7)

8 Recommence (6)

14 Go ashore (9)

15 Common greeting question (3,3,3)

16 Indecency (8)

18 Green (7)

20 Preparing writing for publication (7)

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Sorento PE joins Kia pantheon

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring

Some sports utility vehicles are just big, others are bold.

The 2024 Sorento PE, for Product Enhancement, taking a lead from the EV9 World Car of the Year, veers to the latter, cementing its place in Kia’s modern pantheon.

The MY24 stays true to the outgoing model relying on the existing range of four powertrains. The 3.5-litre petrol front-wheel drive and 2.2-litre diesel all-wheel drive variants are available across four trim levels –S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line – with the last, home for the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.

“The award-winning fourth generation seven-seat Sorento took the large SUV segment by storm,” says Kia Australia CEO Damien Meredith. “When it was launched in 2020 with the enhanced model, what was really good is even better now.”

The two hybrids sell for $70,330 for the front-wheel drive and $73,330 the all-wheel drive – both before on-road costs. Warranty on both is the Kia seven-year, unlimited kilometre,whiletheKiaConnectisaseven-year complimentary car service providing owner benefitsinsafety,security,convenienceandlive services for real-time data such as weather and traffic info.

Smartstream 1.6L turbo petrol engine works in tandem with an electric motor and the 6-speed transmission. This allows the full output of both petrol engine and/or electric motor to be transferred in parallel through the transmission, with minimal energy loss.

Styling

The new Sorento features multiple refreshed design elements creating a unique appearance with cues from the EV9 electric car, it stands

boldly with a new headlight graphic and a cleaner radiator grille and front bumper. Side on, the Sorento stands firm and true to the rugged character of a big four-wheel drive wagon. The simplified rear offers a more modern look, with the rear lamps taking their lead from the new signature front lighting design.

Interior

The almost three-metre wheelbase dishes up a cabin with plenty of room for up to seven

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occupants in three rows of seats adorned with quilted Nappa leather. Up front seating has heating and ventilation, plus 14-way power adjustment for the driver’s side with two-position memory. The steering wheel also is heated. A shift-by-wire knob makes for a clean look for the centre console.

The second-row seats offer fore-aft sliding, which means getting into the third row is not difficult. A single touch of a button and the middle-row seat slides and folds for access to the rear or adjusts limited third-row leg room for comfort.

Reflecting the ever increasing take up of digital technology, the internal mirror launchedintheKiaEV9displaysasharpimage of what is behind the Sorento. Not instantly accommodating,itdoestakeasecondortwoto refocus the eyes from the road ahead to what’s behind the vehicle.

Infotainment

Twin 12.3-inch displays dominate the dashboard, with a touchscreen on the left and a digital equipment cluster offering clear, instant readouts for a relaxed driving experience. Following in the way of the Kia EV9, over-the-air system updates are available across the Sorento range, including GT-Line HEVs.

Bose has come up with premium sound system combining a dozen optimally tuned, high performance speakers and sub-woofer based on the company’s unique sound technology. As Bose claims, it’s a “rich” and immersive audio experience’.

Engines/transmissions

The Sorento GT-Line Hybrid makes use of a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine in tandem with a small electric motor putting out total power of 169kW at 5500rpm and 350Nm of torque at 1500rpm.

Unlike many petrol/electric hybrid vehicles, a 1kWh Li-po battery located under the floor, the Sorento HEV requires no external manual charging.Thesystemfuelsitselfbyusingenergy lost decelerating, braking, or by picking up excess engine power not used during cruising. The battery feeds the electric motor that can either run on its own for short stints or shares the load with the petrol engine.

Safety

The Sorento GT-Line Hybrid has earned a five-star ANCAP safety rating in the 2022 testing regimen. PE upgrades introduce Highway Driving Assist, the next generation of Advanced Driver Assistance System, which operates only on a freeway or motorway.

HDA advances adaptive cruise control with stop/go capability, combining with Lane Following Assist to keep the car centred in

the lane even when driving through a curve. Parkingproblemsarealsoeasedbytheaddition of Parking Distance Warning (front, side and rear) that will warn the driver when a bump is likely during parking.

Driving

With a small, turbocharged engine and electric motor built into the six-speed automatic transmission, while the Sorento HEV sets off under electric power alone, the petrol engine can’t wait to join in, adding a buzzy note and slight vibration to proceedings.

Fuel consumption of 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban/highway cycle is claimed by the maker. The test vehicle returned eight in the city and 5.5 on the motorway.

As expected, Kia has tuned ride and handling for Australian conditions and results in a far from jumpy ride on the road. Control and comfort go hand in hand.

The Sorento has three drive modes – Eco, Sport or Smart – which, according to how the car is driven, monitors the manner and adjusts steering, throttle response, and transmission shifts to suit.

Terrainmodecantakethestressoutofsnow, mud and sand conditions to a certain extent but there’s no substitute for experience here.

Summary

The Sorento, we are told, was subjected to an extensive ride and handling program over thousands of kilometres across urban, country andoutbackroadsinAustralia.Withouttaking too many liberties the GT-Line Hybrid shows these efforts to great advantage.

The Kia Sorento PE is cementing its place in Kia’s modern pantheon. (Pictures: Supplied)

Wolves’ ruthless victory

Saint Ignatius College was ruthless in winning the2024Division2Herald-SunShieldrecently.

The Saint Ignatius Wolves steamrolled through the local GISSA qualifying tournament, which culminated in an 82-point win against Iona College.

The Bellarine-based college won all four games by an average margin of 98 points.

In the statewide finals at Casey Fields, Cranbourne East, Iggies defeated Overnewton College 7.5(47) to 1.0(6).

And in the grand final, Saint Ignatious kept Newhaven College scoreless to win 9.4(58) to 0.0(0).

The match was expected to be close, but

with two quick goals from Jack Bennett and Jai Belcher, the team was off to a great start.

The Wolves, through Daniel Lowther, Luke Adams and Tait Lunnon-Johnson then kicked goals in a row to take a 34-point lead into half time.

Saint Ignatius then showed why it was such a dominant team throughout the tournament. In a blistering second term, the Wolves piled on another five goals and took a commanding 58-point win.

KeyforwardDanielLowtherwasnamedbest on ground while the centre clearance work by Will Smith, Angus Ford, Billy Hayward and Harry Morphet was pivotal.

A key for the team throughout the competition was the great defensive work by Marley Cornell, Lachlan McLean, Jamison Hallam and Ethan Hughes who kept the opposition to low scores and key ball movers in HarrySedgmen,RyderRoberts,DarcyBrislane with overlapping run and carry.

Coach Joe McLean and assistants Andrew Philp and Matthew Waters were very happy with the team’s performance.

It capped off another amazing year for St Ignatius’ Australian Rules football sides.

The Year 7/8 Boys side were the GISSA ChampionsandtheYear9/10wereGISSABoys Champions and Herald-Sun Shield finalists.

Moolap takes out rain delayed final

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After not being able to take the court last week due to rain, Grovedale Tigers finally took the court against Moolap’s Two Phone Chol this week in Thursday Triples Section 1’s much anticipated grand final.

The teams met twice during the home and away season with Moolap winning the first 5-1 in Round 3 and Grovedale doing the same in Round 8 with different match ups in each encounter, making it hard to pick a winner leading up to the night.

Grovedale were put at a disadvantage with Hayden Fell, with a record of 26 wins and four losses, not available due to illness while Moolap were close to full strength with last season’s premiership lineup that continued to prove hard to beat.

Moolap’s Callum Davey and Lachy Edgar got off to an early lead 3-0 against Sanden BruestandTylerKrumholzinthefirstdoubles before Grovedale got on the board, but they couldn’t make up the deficit with Moolap taking the set 6-4.

Connor Chivell had a slightly easier task in the first singles winning 6-0, putting Moolap ahead two sets to love.

Edgar and Krumholz took the court for the second singles, while Chivell joined Sophie de Wit to face off against Bruest and Sam Condon in the doubles. Edgar proved too strong winning 6-3 while the doubles was a massive tussle with Moolap eventually victors in a tie-break, with this set giving them the win at four sets to love.

While the match was already decided, the teams continued with Edgar and de Wit, one of the competition’s best doubles combination

with a 7-2 ratio, continuing their winning run in the third taking it 6-3 for Moolap, but Bruest spoiled Moolap’s chances at a clean sweep with some strong hitting against

Mannagh is now a key Cat

ShaunMannaghneverlackedbelief-just an opportunity.

So when Geelong’s veteran recruiter Stephen Wells finally called his name at lastNovember’snationaldraft,Mannagh knew he had to grab his chance.

The 27-year-old rookie has done just that, holding down a place in Chris Scott’s star-studded attack over the past two months to help drive the Cats’ premiership push.

An eye-catching three-goal display in thethrashingofPortAdelaideafortnight ago underlined Mannagh’s capabilities ahead of Saturday’s preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG.

But it was a different story 12 months ago, when the crafty small forward was still desperately trying to stand out with VFL club Werribee after eight years of toil in the state league and the bush.

“I’ve always known that I could play at AFL level and I just needed my opportunity,“ Mannagh said this week.

“I was lucky enough to get that here at the Cats and I’ve just tried to take it with both hands.

“I probably didn’t do that early in the year, but now being in the team I feel like I’ve stepped up.

“Being that bit more mature as well, I think I’ve been able to adapt to any situation that’s been thrown at me.“

Mannagh’s long road to the big league featured spells with country outfits Lavington and North Albury, a season in Darwin during the pandemic, and VFL stints with Richmond and Werribee.

His draft fortune changed after a brilliant six-goal, 27-disposal performance in the Bees’ grand final defeat to AFL reserves outfit Gold Coast last September.

It capped an outstanding season, in which Mannagh was named in the VFL team of the year, finished second in the club best-and-fairest and fifth in the JJ Liston Trophy.

“There was a fair bit of frustration there, obviously, knowing I’d been putting together some good seasons together at VFL level, which is a really good standard of football, and teams kept going for the under-18s kids (at the draft),“ Mannagh said.

“It’s fair enough because you can develop kids and they can be at clubs for 15-20 years, so I do understand it from that point of view.

“But I was also coming at it from my point of view where I’m a mature-age person and I can come in and impact straight away.

“Itobviouslytookalittlebitlongerthan I would’ve liked, but now that I’m here I’m very grateful for the opportunity.“

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competition.

Callum Davey to take the set 6-2. The final result was a 5-1 win to Moolap withthistheirsixthpremiershipintheTriples

Moolap Two Phones Chol: Connor Chivell, Sophie de Wit, Lachy Edgar and Callum Davey. (Supplied)

Saint Ignatius’ winning senior football team. (Ivan Kemp) 432250_03

Shaun Mannagh. (Ivan Kemp) 419547_12

Centrals win premiership

Werribee Centrals won the GDNL 19 & Under premiership by eight goals against East Geelong at St Albans Reserve on Saturday September 14 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there.

Left: Bella Mountain had a great game for the Centurions. Above left: Charli Hocking takes the ball at full stretch. Above centre: Werribee Centrals’ Charli Hocking was judged best player in the grand final. Above right: Aluak Gurang looks for a teammate.

Georgie Doherty shoots a goal in spite of the efforts of Charliz Borg.

Left: Ellie Lopez streams through the centre. Centre: Asher Robertson passes out of defence. Right: Charliz Borg at full stretch to outpoint Bridie Curran. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430340

Georgie Doherty wins this contest.

Georgina Corray controls the ball.

Werribee Centrals celebrate their win.

East Geelong wins netball flag

East Geelong claimed the Geelong & District Netball League A Grade premiership with a six-goal win against Winchelsea at St Albans Reserve on Saturday September 14 and Independent photographer Ivan Kemp saw it all unfold.

Claudia Cook and Stephanie Boyce are happy Eagles.

Left: Katrina Biscan accepts a low pass. Centre: Best player award winner Mary Waldron shoots one of her 18 goals. Right: Shannon Pietsch beats two defenders. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430339

Bronte McConnachie finds space.

Bronte McConnachie stretches out.

Megan Goonan with the ball.

Claudia Cook and Meg Royal compete for possession.

Katrina Biscan looks for a passing option.

Casey Carroll fires off a pass for Winchelsea.

Shannon Pietsch takes the ball inside the circle.

Thomson top of the GDFL tree

Thomson won the Geelong & District Football League premiership against Belmont Lions at St Albans Reserve on Saturday September 14. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp braved the chill to capture these photographs.

Archie Smith and Austin Hodgson with the cup, and best on ground Darcy Troop celebrates with his son.

Left: Ben McPherson is taken to ground after taking on Travis McGuire who wins a free kick.

Above: Andy Wylie is well tackled by Mitch Sheedy. Below: Mitch Sheedy gets clear.

Above: Darcy Troop celebrates a goal with teammates. Left: Bradley Michell marks and was amongst Belmont’s best players.

Jackson Sheedy marks on the run.

Left: Jed Evans marks. Centre: Charley Donohue kicks clear of the pack. Right: Braeden Eddy breaks through the centre. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430341

Jordan Camm leaps high to palm the ball to advantage.

Cup for relieved Eagles

By Justin Flynn

East Geelong’s semi-final loss to Winchelsea was a wake-up call and the motivation it needed to reverse the result during last Saturday’s grand final according to coach Justine Radford.

The Eagles went on to win the Geelong & District Netball League A Grade premiership with a 33 to 27 victory against Winchelsea on Saturday September 14 after losing the semi by a goal.

However it was more the way in which her sidelostthegrandfinalqualifierthatannoyed Radford, labelling it as “disappointing”.

East Geelong held a four-goal lead with two minutes remaining, but the Blues hit back to be in front at the final buzzer.

“To Winchelsea’s credit, they obviously got up and about to win that game,” Radford said.

“Not be able to maintain that lead or just keep possession of the ball. So (the grand final there was a) big focus on keeping the ball when we have it in our hands and just remaining composed and being smart with the ball, not rushing to score a goal, but just making sure we look after it.”

Both finals were relatively low scoring, something that Radford attributed to each team’s defensive capabilities.

“Every time we play Winchelsea the score is like that,” she said.

“We both have huge defensive units and there’s a lot of ball down in that defensive end so it does go up and back a fair few times and it’s a little bit more difficult for both teams to score. And that’s a credit to Winchelsea’s defence and obviously our defence.”

While East Geelong knows what it is like to constantly play in grand finals, Radford said premierships are very difficult to win.

“I think for me as a coach, I just look at it as another game of netball, but it’s about the girls really and the mentality and the nerves and the anxiety that they have going into that game,” she said.

“I think in order to win a grand final, you have to be aware of the fact that you could possibly lose it, and I think that kind of takes the nerves and the anxiety out of the game. We don’t ever go into a grand final expecting to win it regardless of where we finish on the ladder. If we finish first, second, third, whatever it is, we know that it’s the team that performs on the day that’s going to win.”

Eagles’ goal attack Mary Waldron was judged best on court.

“Mary’s brilliant - I actually gave her coaches award this year,” Radford said. “She was up there with the best, however, all of the girls played really well on the weekend. It was some of the girls’ best games for the season.”

Last term blitz seals it for Thomson

Four goals from Darcy Troop has helped Thomson win the Geelong & District Football League premiership after finishing the home and away season in fourth spot.

The Tigers had to do it the hard way with three sudden death finals before defeating sentimental favourites Belmont Lions by 54 points at St Albans Reserve on Saturday September 14.

It was Thomson’s first flag since 2018 and it helped erase the disappointment of losing last year’s grand final.

The win meant Thomson coach Paul Lynch now has four premierships at four different clubs after previously guiding Colac, Lara and Birregurra to flags.

Troop was massive with four majors for the afternoon,buttheLionswerestillinthecontest at the final break. It was his first premiership. Belmont had more scoring shots and trailed by 17 points, but Thomson upped the ante in the final term, booting six goals while keeping the Lions scoreless.

Thomson did it mostly without skipper Sam Jacka, who hobbled off halfway through the first term with a knee injury and he did not return to the field.

Trailing by 16 points at the final change, the Lions needed the first goal of the final term, but it was Billie Smedts who kicked truly for Thomson and then Charley Donohue not long after to kick start the celebrations.

Versatile Tiger Jacob Knight booted three

goals while tough midfielders Zachary Plant and Logan Mitchell were instrumental.

Speaking to GDFL Weekly after the game, Tiger youngster Regan Kerslake was soaking up the feeling of being a premiership player.

“It means heaps,” he said.

“So much hard work has gone into it over so many years. Lynchy’s third year now of just trying to build something. We’ve built a very strong culture - lots of young blokes building that culture as well. (It’s a) very big thing for the club.”

Grand finals

A Grade: East Geelong 33 def Winchelsea 27. Best: East GeelongMary Waldron, Bronte McConnachie, Stephanie Boyce. WInchelsea - Meg Royal, Katrina Biscan, Ebony Berg. Best on court medal: Mary Waldron (East Geelong).

B Grade: Werribee Centrals 28 def Inverleigh 26. Best: Werribee CentralsAmanda O’Malley, Ashlee Brunato, Mia Bruce. Inverleigh - Nicola McLennan, Sierra Cook, Beth Long. Best on court medal: Amanda O’Malley (Werribee Centrals).

C Grade: Inverleigh 29 def North Geelong 26. Best: not supplied. Best on court medal - Tegan McPhail (North Geelong).

D Grade: Inverleigh 40 def East Geelong 23. Best: Inverleigh - Kealy Parke, Bentia Eygenraam, Lauren Wheeler. East Geelong - Donna Steele, Kellyanne Sheahan, Marli Cooke. Best on court medal - Kealey Parke (Inverleigh).

19 & Under: Werribee Centrals 22 def East Geelong 14. Best: Werribee Centrals - Bella Mountain, Charlize Borg, Charli Hocking. East GeelongBridie Curran, Asha Robertson. Best on court medal - Charli Hocking (Werribee Centrals).

17 & Under: East Geelong 20 def Bannockburn 18. Best: East Geelong - Sylvie Jarvis, Frankie Willson, Lua Payne. Bannockburn - Charlotte Scanlon, Emma White, Maggie White. Best on court medal - Sylvie Jarvis (East Geelong).

15 & Under: East Geelong 28 def Bannockburn 19. Best: East Geelong - Georgie Willson, Mikayla Ferguson, Samara Craig. Bannockburn - Alicia Thompson, Indianna Tait. Best on court medal - Mikayla Ferguson (East Geelong).

13 & Under: Bannockburn 29 def Inverleigh 11. Best: Bannockburn - Indianna Tait, Marli Levy, Laura Heenan. Inverleigh - Indi Gundry, Olive Cruden. Best on court medal - Indianna Tait (Bannockburn).

Time changes for prelims

Geelong’s AFL preliminary final against Brisbane at the MCG has prompted AFL Barwon to alter the starting times of this Saturday’s Geelong Football League preliminary finals.

With the Cats set to take on the Lions for a spot in the AFL grand final at 5.15pm on Saturday September 21, AFL Barwonhasmoveditsgamestoanearlier time slot so that local footy fans can get home from West Oval in Geelong West intimetowatchtheCats,orevenheadto the MCG to attend the game.

“In a bid to allow our community the opportunity to watch the Geelong Cats take on Brisbane in the AFL preliminary finals on Saturday afternoon, the football game times have been brought forward in the GFNL senior, reserves, and Under 18 matches,” AFL Barwon said.

“The change of game times is only relevantforfootballmatchesonSaturday the 21st of September, netball match times will remain unchanged.”

St Joseph’s will take on Torquay in the Under 18s from 8.45am, Joeys will meet South Barwon in the reserves from 10.45am and St Joseph’s and South Barwon clash in the seniors from 1pm.

The winning East Geelong team, and celebrations at the final buzzer. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 430339

Thomson celebrates the 2024 GDFL premiership. (Ivan Kemp) 430341_20

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