Members of Geelong’s only par 3 golf course are fighting to hold on to a unique and much-loved sporting facility.
Balyang Par 3 Golf Course, an 18-hole course that sits beside the Barwon River and Balyang Sanctuary, faces an uncertain future asGeelongcouncilwithdrawsfromdirectgolf course management in the region and seeks to find a new tenant club to lease the Marnock Road site for up to 21 years.
Greater Geelong council’s online Your Say page makes clear the facility is unlikely to survive in its current form.
“The City is seeking innovative solutions to transform the Balyang site from the existing
18-hole par 3 course into a family-friendly, fun, exciting golf product for the long-term benefit of the Greater Geelong community,” the statement reads.
Balyang Par 3 member Troy Freeman has begun organising the resistance to the council’s transformational plans, creating a Facebook page and online petition to gather support for retaining the course in its current form.
He said while the redevelopment of the course had been “painted as a positive to the public”, the loss of the course would mean many members would have nowhere to play.
“We have a number of members that can’t play a full length course, or can’t play hilly courses,whetherbecauseofageordisability…
also a lot of kids,” Mr Freeman said.
“The council basically see it as a money drain. They want to lease it, get it off their books, so they’re trying to spruik it so somebody takes it over with the intention of turning it into mini golf and a driving range.”
Mr Freeman said if the course was ailing financially that was a direct result of the council’s failure to market and promote it properly.
A number of other golf courses, including Lara Golf Course and Queens Park Golf Course, are still partially operated by the City but have “succession plans” in place for membercommitteestotakeovermanagement, Mr Freeman said.
CoGG chief executive Ali Wastie said the
Fete fun to return
One of Geelong’s largest school fetes returns next week, bringing a spectacular day packed with carnival rides, entertainment and family fun to Clairvaux Catholic School in Belmont. Clairvaux Carnivale will fill the school grounds with activities and attractions from 10am to 3pm on Saturday November 16.
The biennial event is the school’s major fundraiser and is this year raising funds for school playground upgrades. The massive day will include rides, sideshow games, animal farm, hot food stalls, high tea, gift stalls, face painting, live music, entertainment on stage and much more.
“The Clairvaux Carnivale is the biggest event on our school calendar, and attracts families from across Geelong as it’s a fantastic day of fun for all ages,” coordinator Jane Clark said.
“It’s a real celebration of our school community spirit, with months of planning and hundreds of volunteers coming together to make the day a success and raise funds for our school.”
See clairvauxcarnivale.com.au for more information.
Fete coordinater Jane Clark and prep students Alisi, Charlotte, Liam, Max and Lola. (Louisa Jones) 442050_03
Club comes out swinging
CIty was “exploring future options for the Balyang Golf Course”.
“We undertook a community engagement process in August and September this year, and will provide the community’s feedback to a councillor review panel in early 2025,” she said.
“Inaddition,ninerespondersrequestedand will be given opportunity to present directly to the councillor review panel. A decision on future operations at Balyang Golf Course will be made at that time.”
Go to yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/ balyang-golf-club-lease to view details of the proposed lease and redevelopment, or visitchange.org/savebalyang to view and sign the petition.
Battling women’s health stigma
5.30pm to 7pm.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ballarat and Surf Coast endometriosis support nurse Anna Price-Smith is the forum’s MC and lived with endometriosis for 18 years before she was diagnosed.
of awareness,” she said. “There is really good support, and we’re really lucky in the Geelong area that we have people who are specialised in women’s health and pelvic pain.
By Jena Carr
Geelong health professionals are helping end the stigma around women’s pain and educate the public on conditions affecting women with a free forum.
Epworth Geelong will host a Women’s Health Matters Summit on November 12 from
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease where tissue grows outside the uterus that can or may cause pelvic pain or make it harder to get pregnant.
Mrs Price-Smith said finding the right healthcare team was important, with many “great support services” and professionals available across Geelong.
“Endometriosis is becoming much more known about and openly discussed, but there’s still a lot of misinformation and lack
“I suffered tremendous pain and a variety of symptomsforyearsbeforemydiagnosis...Ihad lotsofultrasoundsthatshowedthateverything looked normal.
“I had stage four endometriosis, which required multiple surgeries and had a massive impact on my health and wellbeing. I became an endo nurse to help others.
“If people feel like they need support, they should pick out the right team for them given that endo and pelvic pain does often need a multidisciplinary care team.”
Gynaecologist Dr Alex Bonner said 11.4 per
Delve into the new Library of Things
Geelong Regional Libraries (GRL) is giving its members the opportunity to borrow a range of useful items with a new initiative launched this week.
The Library of Things is a collection of tech, practical and recreational non-book items such as scanners, cameras, projectors, even bird watching kits are now available for borrowing to GRL members.
The full collection launched on Monday, November 4, aiming to give people the chance to use items they can’t afford or only need for a short period of time.
Improving community access to such useful items - and simultaneously reducing waste and promoting sustainability - aligns with GRL’s espoused purpose of boosting the community’s health, prosperity, connectedness and belonging.
GRLchiefexecutiveVanessaSchernickausaid the Library of Things gave people the chance to try out high-tech tools before purchasing them.
“Whether considering a mobile podcasting kit or a one-time-use item like a home energy efficiency kit or portable projector, borrowing from the Library of Things allows people to test these resources for free, avoiding unnecessary purchases,” said Ms Schernickau.
“Items like the digital film scanners promote digitalliteracy,andencouragesthosetoconnect with family to preserve stories and build confidence in the digital space,” she said. “Some items are valued at over $800, so by providing access to these, we’re making a difference for those who may not be able to afford to purchase them.”
Go to grlc.vic.gov.au to view the Library of Things online catalogue and become a GRL member.
Abdul with some of the items now available at Geelong’s Library of Things. (Louisa Jones) 441311_09
Time again to remember
In addition to the below services for Remembrance Day, Torquay RSL will have a commemorative walk starting at 5am in Anglesea with the anticipation to arrive at 10.45am for the Point Danger Service.
Saturday November 9
Geelong West: 10.30am service at Geelong West Town Hall.
Sunday November 10
Waurn Ponds: 10.45am service at Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve.
Monday November 11
Anglesea: 10.45am service at Anglesea War Memorial, Cameron Park.
Barwon Heads: 10.50am service at Barwon Heads Memorial Hall.
Drysdale: 10.40am service at Drysdale RSL, 13 Princess Street.
Geelong: 10.30am service at Johnstone Park.
Inverleigh: 10.30am service at Inverleigh War Memorial.
Mannerim: 10.30am service at Mannerim Memorial Indigenous Garden.
Norlane: 10.45am service at Norlane RSL
Sub-Branch, Rose Avenue.
Ocean Grove: 10.50am at Ocean Grove Park
Cenotaph.
Portarlington: 10.45am service at Portarlington Cenotaph, WG Little Reserve.
Queenscliff: 10.45am service at Queenscliff
RSL Hall, 9 King Street.
St Leonards: 9am service at St Leonards Memorial Hall.
Torquay: 10.30am service at Point Danger.
Winchelsea: 10.30am service at Winchelsea Memorial Cairns.
cent of Australian women were diagnosed with endometriosis by age 44.
“With increased awareness of endometriosis through the media in recent years, more womenarerealisingtheirpainisn’tnormaland are seeking help,” she said.
“There is a broad range of symptoms which can be attributable to endometriosis, which is under-recognised, such as bladder frequency and bloating, painful sex and infertility.
“Treating symptoms early is the most effective and helps prevent long-term impact, so we particularly encourage young women to seek help if they feel this is relevant to them.”
Visit events.humanitix.com/women-shealth-matters-understanding-fertility-painand-wellness for tickets or more information.
Ambos hitting the mark
Geelong’s ambulances have continued to outperform most of the state in response times last financial quarter, despite being one of the busiest local government areas (LGAs) in Victoria.
GreaterGeelongrankedequal18thout of 79 for the July to September quarter, responding to 70.9 per cent of Code 1 cases attended within 15 minutes or less.
However, Geelong responded to 4985 cases; five per cent of Victoria’s total Code 1 cases and the second highest workload in the state.
Barwon South West Regional Director Terry Marshall acknowledged there was more work to be done.
“Our expert Secondary Triage team of nurses and paramedics also make a real difference by connecting patients with the care they need while helping free up crews for patients in time-critical emergencies,” Mr Marshall said.
“From July to September, 41,142 people who did not need an emergency ambulance were instead connected to more appropriate care by paramedics and nurses in Secondary Triage.
“In2023-24paramedicsreferrednearly 43,000 patients to the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), with over three quarters cared for without transport to a physical ED.”
Mr Marshall said it was also important that everyone did their part by considering alternative care options in non-emergency situations to keep paramedics available for patients most in need.
Board chair and director opportunities in the Victorian Public Health Sector
The Minister for Health and the Minister for Ambulance Services, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board chair and board director positions on Victorian government hospital boards. The positions start on 1 July 2025 and appointments are for up to three years.
These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes diverse leadership of the health system that represents the variety of backgrounds and cultures of Victorian communities to enable the vision of achieving the best health, wellbeing and safety for everyone.
To build an empowered and engaged leadership across the health system, our priority areas are people of all ages, First Nations people, people who live with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, the promotion of gender equality and upholding human rights.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capabilities identified in their applications.
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Celebrating the festival of lights
By Jena Carr
A free spiritual and cultural event is coming to Geelong to welcome the New Year and foster community connections.
Volunteer-driven fellowship BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Geelong will hold Diwali (Hindu festival of lights) and Annakut (meaning mountain of food) Celebrations at Norlane ARC on November 10. The event will go from 4pm to 6pm and
featureatraditionalIndiandinneranddevotees singing Thaal, which are songs of devotion to God, asking him to partake in the offering.
BAPSSwaminarayanSanstha’sChandrakant Bhatt said a highlight of the event was the Annakut display, known as the offering of food to Hindu gods and goddesses in front of an altar.
“On the New Year Day, in India it’s a new crop season, and we prepare thousands of vegetariandishestoofferittoGodsayingthank
The Spirit of Diwali
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library will celebrate this year’s Diwali (Hindu festival of lights) with a special storytime, festive dance and themed craft.
The free event will feature a reading of The Spirit of Diwali, a fictional children’s story about the Indian festival of light, with local author Smita Bhandari on November 9 from 10.30am to noon.
Ms Bhandari said her book was inspired by her childhood memories of celebrating Diwali in India with her family.
“This story was a way to share the essence of the traditions, culture and family values that I have grown up with,” she said.
“I have taken creative liberties to foster interest in Diwali for my daughter. Living in Australia, my daughter has limited exposure to Indian culture and traditions.”
Geelong Regional Libraries chief executive Vanessa Schernickau said the library was helping bring “the joy of this festival” to the community.
you,” he said. “This is what we’ve been doing in Geelong, and once Annakut is finished, we distribute the dishes to ambulance, healthcare and fire brigade emergency workers.
“Last year’s Diwali and Annakut celebration wasaresoundingsuccess,drawingparticipants fromacrossthecommunityforadayofcultural performances and traditional rituals.
“On the day of Annakut, whenever we have celebrated in Geelong, we always had broader community joining us in huge numbers. It’s no
longer just an Indian celebration.”
Mr Bhatt said Diwali and Annakut Celebrations had been celebrated in Geelong for close to 15 years and welcomed everyone to come along to join in on the event.
Diwali and Annakut celebrations signify the victory of good over evil in Hindu culture and bring families together to celebrate the new year in traditional attire.
Visit baps.org for more information about BAPSSwaminarayanSansthaanditsactivities.
“Everyone is welcome whether you are a part of Armstrong Creek’s Indian community and celebrate Diwali every year or you are new to it and curious to learn more about the tradition.”
Kids and their families will be able to participate in a guided dance session to a Diwali song and express their creativity in a craft activity following the book reading.
The event is open to everyone regardless of culture or religion and is suitable for kids aged five and up and their families, grandparents, and friends.
Booking for the event is required and can be made at events.grlc.vic.gov.au/ event/12062264
“Our libraries are inclusive, welcoming spaces that allow everyone in our community to explore and celebrate different cultures,” she said.
The Spirit of Diwali author Smita Bhandari with daughter Yashvi. (Louisa Jones) 441469_10
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Minister inspects new RSL hub
Geelong and Ocean Grove current and retired defence force members have received a special visit while progress on the Veterans’ and Families Hub continues.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh visited Returned and Services League (RSL) clubs across the region on October 31 to speak with members about the new hub, which is expected to open by the end of June 2026.
Mr Keogh said it was great to meet with the region’s RSL members and congratulate them on their work within the community.
“The new hub will be easy to access for veterans and families from the local community and will deliver important services and support to the region,” he said.
“At the Ocean Grove Bowling Club, I
Walter heads up carols
Geelong’s own Denis Walter OAM will headline Christmas Opening Night Carols by the Bay at Steampacket Gardens on Saturday November 30.
Free festivities kick off at 6.30pm with a pre-show ahead of a 7.15pm performance from kids’ entertainment group Team Dream. Themaineventstartsat8pm,showcasingthe dulcet tones of local crooner and entertainer Denis Walter.
Performing together once again, touring singer Julie Walter will join Denis on stage for their favourite carols.
Oz Boyz will put a modern twist on the distinct soul-pop sound that is Motown, featuring familiar faces from many of Australia’s touring shows and musicals.
Accordionist Lucy Riddett will take to the stagewitharepertoireofcarolsandmusicfrom all around the world and Santa will make an appearance.
The event will be carefully guided by Michael Cristiano, a skilled veteran musical director who has worked with Australian and international acts, including The Seekers. At 9.15pm, this special night will culminate
with the lighting of the Floating Christmas Tree.
One lucky child will have the chance to flick the switch and ignite low-level pyrotechnics and the tree’s first sound and light show. The showwillrunevery15minutesuntilmidnight.
“We can’t wait to kick start the festive season and our Christmas in Geelong program with an all-star list of performers, traditional and modern carols and the lighting of Australia’s biggest Floating Christmas Tree,” acting executive director city life Pam Newton said.
“The family friendly ‘Christmas Opening Night - Denis Walter Carols by the Bay’ event will draw community members from across our region and beyond, boosting our local economy and spreading Christmas cheer.”
Find out more at geelong.link/ChristmasOpening-Night-Denis-Walter
Denis Walter OAM and Lucy Riddett will perform at Steampacket Gardens on November 30. (Supplied)
had the opportunity to give local veterans an update on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
“It was fantastic to hear about the great work already being undertaken at the Geelong RSL to support veterans throughout Geelong and the Surf Coast through their new outreach services.”
The Surf Coast/Geelong regional Veterans’
and Families Hub was one of eight new hubs announced in October 2022 as part of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ hubs network expansion project.
The hubs aim to help veterans and their families access wellbeing support, advocacy, employment and housing advice, social connection, and physical and mental health services.
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Explore train restoration
Train lovers will have a rare opportunity to see the restoring progress of a steam locomotive and45-year-oldrailwaycarriageinQueenscliff.
The Bellarine Railway will host workshop open days on Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10 from 10am to 3pm at 26 Bridge Street.
Life member Michael Menzies said people would witness the restoration of the sole surviving Australian Standard Garratt steam locomotive, G33, and a timber-bodied railway carriage from South Australian Railways’ narrow gauge carriage Car 19.
“You don’t normally get the opportunity to wander around a railway workshop and see a steam locomotive dismantled,” he said.
“In this case, we’ve got a steam locomotive that’s being overhauled, and it’s about three-quarters finished now, but one section of it’s still completely dismantled.
“They can see how it all goes together and, the other end of it is sort of reassembled, so
they can see the main boiler section and the drivers cab, as well as be able to hop up and have a look in them.”
Visitors will be able to walk around the vehicles and see a 1912 steam crane in action during the workshop event, with admission by a gold coin donation.
Mr Menzies said he hoped the event would encourage more people to volunteer and help restore steam locomotives and railway carriages in Queenscliff.
“People don’t need any particular skills to come along and help with the work. There’s something for everybody to do,” he said.
“We are hoping to encourage a few more volunteers to come down to the workshop during the main working days on Tuesdays and Saturdays.”
Visit bellarinerailway.com.au/volunteer for moreinformationonhowtovolunteerwiththe Bellarine Railway.
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Carr
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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
If you’re interested in strengthening your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply for our 2025 Community Leadership Program.
The program develops participants’ understanding and knowledge of the Geelong community, fosters a network of like-minded participants and equips participants with the knowledge and tools they need to enhance leadership capability.
During the eight-month program, community members will participate in experiences aimed at supporting the emerging leaders with personal and professional growth opportunities.
The program is free of charge and involves eight full-day sessions held on the second Wednesday of every month from March to October across a variety of venues around the City of Greater Geelong.
The valuable learning experiences continue with our Community Leadership Alumni Program.
For more information and to apply by Friday 22 November 2024, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/CLP2
Free pet registration
Do you live in the City of Greater Geelong? Do you own a cat or dog that needs to be registered?
Community Celebration
Thank you for your patience while we upgraded two stations, duplicated 8km of track and removed two dangerous level crossings between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds.
Please join us to celebrate the completion of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication. When Saturday 16 November, 10am – 1pm Where Marshall Station and Fyans Street bridge recreation area
To celebrate, we’re hosting a fun family-friendly event with free food, coffee, and live entertainment. Come and explore the art trail featuring 11 artworks along the new walking and cycling path between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds stations.
This is a sustainable event, and we encourage attendees to walk, cycle or catch the train.
Until Sunday 15 December, we are providing free* pet registrations. Registration helps us to reunite you with your pet should you be separated, avoids unnecessary impoundment, reduces desexing fees, and helps our Animal Management team respond to nuisance issues and animal attacks in your neighbourhood.
For more information and to register your pet for free, scan the QR code or head to geelong.link/ FreePetRegistration2
NEWS
Christmas Opening Night - Denis Walter Carols by the
Denis Walter OAM will present the 10 year celebration and illumination of our Floating Christmas Tree alongside the annual Denis Walter Carols by the Bay event. A star-studded line-up of performers and Santa will be performing on Saturday 30 November starting from 6.30pm.
Under the charming stewardship of Denis, Carols by the Bay promises to infuse you with the heartwarming essence of Christmas. Come relax on Steampacket Gardens, bask in the sunset over the bay, and relish the delights of this free concert – a perfect way to kindle your festive spirit.
For more information, scan the QR code or head to geelong.link/Christmas2
National Recycling Week Quiz
Do paper towels and tissues go into our rubbish bin?
Yes - While they’re made of paper, the fibres in tissues and paper towel are not high quality enough to be recycled. Put these items in your red rubbish bin. Paper towel can also be composted at home.
Check your recycling knowledge and we’ll post you a free ‘Which Bin?’ fridge magnet. For more information scan the QR code or visit geelong. link/RecycleRight2
TRAFFIC CHANGES
Run4Geelong
If you are travelling in the areas listed below on Sunday 10 November, please note the following changed traffic conditions:
›Various road closures around Geelong Waterfront / Eastern Park / Central Geelong from approximately 5.00am to 11.00am.
For detailed information, scan the QR code or visit geelong.link/Run4Geelong2
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Denis Walter will be performing at the Christmas Opening Night
Bellarine Railway life member Michael Menzies with a timber-bodied railway carriage. (Louisa Jones) 441221_18
Tackling waste issues
By Ali Wastie, Geelong CEO
A towering mound of ’unsellable’ clothing in central Geelong later this month will encourage the public to take a hands-on approach to a global problem.
Each year 92 million tonnes of unwanted clothes end up in landfill across the world –that’s a truckload of clothes dumped at the tip every second.
According to environmental website earth. org, if this trend continues the amount of ‘fast fashion’ waste could increase to 134 million tonnes per year by the end of the decade.
So, what can we do to reverse this?
The striking Circle of Thread’ installation seeks to take on this issue one stitch at a time, by engaging the community in creative repair.
This interactive event, as part of Geelong Design Week, encourages participants to take garments from the pile and work alongside designers to breathe new life into discarded textiles.
Finnish-Australian artist and designer Emily Rastas – the mind behind Emipeli Design – will lead a series of workshops teaching aspiring fashionistas how to repair, repurpose and revive old garments.
Anyonecancomealong,learnandhaveago at creating something special from the more than 1000 pieces of clothing that make up this eye-catching installation.
This thought-provoking event also showcases colourful and vibrant garments that Emily has already brought back to life, alongwithworksbyfellowsustainablefashion enthusiasts Lazarus and Kate.
Through these collaborative efforts, Circle of Thread highlights the importance of sustainable fashion and promotes a circular economy, where clothing is not wasted but repaired, repurposed and cherished.
CircleofThreadisopentothepublicbetween 10am and 4pm from November 21 to 30. For more information visit: geelongdesignweek. com.au/events/circle-of-thread-pop-up
The circular economy theme continues throughout Geelong Design Week, with a
series of events highlighting its benefits for our society and the environment.
On Tuesday November 26, internationally renowned speaker Ashleigh Morris will share her expertise on circularity and its transformative potential both in Australia and around the globe in Circularity and the Future of Geelong.
The event will then dive into a dynamic panel discussion with some of Geelong’s brightest minds in the circular economy.
Together, they will explore groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of modular housing, innovative battery solutions, renewable energy and more.
For more information visit: geelongdesignweek.com.au/events/whatdoes-circularity-mean-for-the-future-ofgeelong
TheseeventsalsotiewiththeCityofGreater Geelong’s work to promote the circular economy in our region.
Earlier this year, the Nexus Clean Economy Showcase celebrated our work in this vital sector over the past decade, while pondering what lies in store for the next 10 years.
Since 2014, the City of Greater Geelong’s clean economy business support has helped create and maintain more than 670 jobs, expand 60 businesses, increase skills for more than 2600 people and increase sales for clean economy goods and services by $19 million.
The circular economy forms a big part of Geelong Design Week 2024, which is set to be the biggest yet with more than 70 exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and unique experiences.
This year’s event will run from November 21 to 30, celebrating design excellence, innovation and creativity across Greater Geelong. To see this year’s program visit geelongdesignweek.com.au
Free Kinder: Enrol for 2025.
Free Kinder is available for three- and four-year-old children in Victoria at participating services. Free Kinder is available in sessional (standalone) and long day care (childcare) settings, saving families up to $2,563 each year, per child.
At kindergarten, your child will:
• learn language, literacy and numeracy skills through play, art, music and dance
• learn to express themself and make friends in a safe and caring environment
• build skills and confidence before primary school.
Contact your preferred kinder service or local council to learn about how to enrol for 2025. Visit vic.gov.au/kinder
City of Greater Geelong chief executive Ali Wastie. (Supplied)
Brigade marks 75 years
Teesdale Fire Brigade is celebrating 75 years of providing support to major fires across the state and interstate when needed.
Morethan70communitymembersattended the anniversary event on October 27, featuring displays and activities and displaying one of Teesdale’s original fire trucks from the 1970s.
Captain Barry Tomlin said Teesdale Fire Brigade was registered on November 14, 1949, and attended more than 100 incidents yearly.
“When I look back on the notable fires and emergencies our brigade has responded to over the years, it’s quite remarkable,” he said.
“We’re privileged to have a modern firefighting fleet, which is a bit different from beaters and knapsacks used to fight fires back in the day.
“Building a steady base of non-operational members can assist with community engagement and is a strong focus for us, so we can ensure there’s a high level of awareness and preparedness.
“From the 2006 Alpine fires, 2009 February bushfires, 2013 Grampians fires, 2019/20 Black summer fires to the more recent Bayindeen and Dereel fires, our crews step up every time
they’re asked.
“Our brigade are a really good bunch of people who show incredible dedication and commitment. We couldn’t do what we do without the support from our families and the broader community.”
Two service awards were also presented to Mello Failla for five years of service and Gus Pearl for 40 years during the anniversary event.
The brigade currently has 25 dedicated volunteers but is always looking for more. Visit cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer for more information.
Torquay boat ramp complete
The $1.45 million car parking upgrades to Torquay’s Fishermans Beach boat ramp facilities are now completed.
Featuring 24 car and trailer parking spaces, improved pedestrian crossings, shared pathway, kayak drop-off area, outdoor showers and low mobility parking,thenewasphaltcarparkopened on Friday, November 1.
The upgrades were funded with $800,000 from the Victorian Government’s Better Boating Fund as $650,000fromtheDepartmentofEnergy, Environment and Climate Action.
Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said the local community would welcome the upgrade.
“One of the fundamental elements to a good day on the water is being able to find a space for your car and trailer once you’ve launched, which is why we’re improving parking at ramps like this throughout the state,” he said.
“We look forward to seeing fishers launch here to fish for snapper, King George whiting, kingfish or dive for rock lobster and it’s the closest ramp to artificial reef modules installed in 2019 between Torquay and Breamlea to provide habitat for these species and more.”
Great Ocean Road Coastal and Parks Authority director of Infrastructure and Planning Cath Olive “We’re really excited to see this project come to life at Fishermans Beach. These improvements reflect our commitment to making coastal infrastructure more accessible and inclusive for all.”
Teesdale Fire Brigade is celebrating its 75th year. (Supplied)
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING CLASS OF 2024
It’s been a wonderful year for all our Year 12 students. With just a few weeks of exam left to go, we’d like to congratulate all Year 12 students for their commitment, perseverance, and passion. We hope you are as proud of you achievements as we are!
New show offers laughs
Geelong circus studio CircArts is premiering its brand new cabaret circus show to the Potato Shedinariotousblendofcomedy,breathtaking circus skills and just a little bit of naughtiness.
Developed and performed by CircArts’ world-class circus coaches, Off the Clock is a “sexy, acrobatic and comedic take on your 9-5 workday”, according to CircArts founder and show producer Rosa Pagani.
“Think The Office meets circus, or what would happen if a bunch of circus acrobats worked in an office together,” Pagani said.
“There’s all the different personalities - the multitasker, the guy that wants to climb the corporate ladder, the latecomer, the IT nerd, the manager, the gossipers.
“Every act is super acrobatic, high-flying, and you’ll either be glued to your seat or laughing your head off.”
The show is intended for people 16 years and over for its sultry undertones, with Pagani
saying it was “risque, but not so much that it would offend your mum”.
“It’s 100 per cent a cabaret - it’s a little bit cheeky, a little bit fun, and mostly the show has been designed so you’ll laugh at us,” she said.
Pagani thanked CircArts artistic director, thePotatoShedandalltheperformersfortheir work on the new show.
“We’re so privileged to have such an incredible team of not just amazingly talented performers, but just incredibly lovely people,” she said. “Teaching is one thing, but just to see them all in their element, creating and developing and working with their specialties, it’s just been amazing to be constantly reminded of just how extraordinary the people we have on our team are.”
Off the Clock is at the Potato Shed at 8pm on Saturday, November 9.
Duo is living loud during November
As CUB LIV LOUD gigs roll out around Australia throughout Ausmusic Month this November, local jangle pop duo Winksy are a prime example of what the initiative is all about.
CoremembersandpartnersWillemKingma (keyboard/vocals)andKelliBlackmore(electric guitar/vocals) perform often in the area.
They have been a regular fixture at the Barwon Club - sometimes with a full band behind them, often as a duo supporting other artists - since the world re-emerged from the pandemic.
They see the iconic Geelong venue as both a place they feel at home in and one where they have honed their craft.
“We love playing there because it’s one of the few locals that we have left around Geelong that still puts on great shows and has such an awesome friendly community energy,” said Kingma.
“Fournights(ofmusic)aweekatanyvenueis a feat, so to have a regional venue do that feels really lucky,” Blackmore agreed.
“BarwonClubisaninstitution,ofcourse,but it’s also actively a place where you feel safe and you’re always guaranteed to have a good time.” Blackmore and Kingma are also creators in otherartisticfields;sheisaphotographer,while he is an illustrator and animator.
“With the other art forms, photography for me, you make it, you edit it, you might post it or it goes somewhere and then it’s gone,” Blackmore said.
“With music, you play those songs again and again…you play it better here, and then maybe another gig you won’t play it as well.”
The pair released their debut album My Anatomy earlier this year, which they recorded
with Jasper Jolley (Bones and Jones) in Wallington.
Kingma said it was another huge learning experience for both of them.
“We had a lot of talented musicians come in on that… and I felt like I got better at my instruments in that time, learning stuff from other people we were working with,” he said.
“There’s always been some really great
musicians living out there in Wallington and it was really lucky that sometimes we could just go, hey, come in and put some cool keys on this.”
Winksy are one of four bands at the Barwon Club’s LIV LOUD event on Sunday, November 17 and are also on the bill at Queenscliff Music Festival this year.
Matt Hewson
Get Rhythm back in Geelong
Get ready for an unforgettable tribute to two country music legends with the return of The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show.
Mark Caligiuri and wife Joanne portray the iconic singers in the energising and authentic show, featuring hits like Folsom Prison Blues, Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire.
Joanne said it was great to bring Get Rhythm back to Geelong after last year’s success, and audiences can prepare for a toe-tapping experience at Geelong West Town Hall on November 23.
“The way we portray the characters is very much like the real Johnny Cash and June Carter, but it’s still done in a respectful way and in our own way,” she said. “Johnny Cash and June Carter are quite amazing people and great characters to play. When you go back and watch some footage of them on stage together, there’s something about them.
“I don’t know if it’s a spiritual thing, but you just feel so good watching them and, being husband and wife, they had that natural connection, and that was part of what drew us to the characters.”
Mark and Joanne celebrated 19 years together on November 5 after meeting each other in 2005 at a Mark’s Elvis tribute show.
“It’s the ultimate goal as a married couple to be doing what you both love and sharing the stage together,” Mark said. “We really want to engage and makepeoplehappy.It’snotjustthatwe’re married but we share the same goals and because of that we get along beautifully,” Joanne said.
Visit trybooking.com/events/1270425/ sessions to secure tickets for Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show at Geelong West Town Hall on November 23.
Jena Carr
Joanne and Mark Caligiuri take on music icons June Carter and Johnny Cash in Get Rhythm. (Supplied)
Matt Hewson
CircArts presents circus cabaret Off the Clock at the Potato Shed on Sunday, November 9. (Supplied)
Winksy: Willem Kingma and Kelli Blackmore. (Louisa Jones) 441541_12
The Guide
SHETLAND
ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm
Without Douglas Henshall and his signature black peacoat, Shetland viewers may question if they’ve accidentally tuned into the wrong show – after all, weary detective Jimmy Pérez has been the soul of this crime drama for seven seasons. For this eighth outing, AgathaRaisinstar Ashley Jensen takes the lead as Met detective Ruth Calder. She’s a former Shetland resident who escaped at her first opportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured). Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) puts her own investigation into a series of sheep slayings on hold to help Calder track her down, but their partnership is far from smooth sailing.
GRANTCHESTER
ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm
After such a short stay in Grantchester, is the dashing and kind-hearted Alphy (Rishi Nair, pictured) really already leaving? As far as the bishop is concerned, it’s a done deal. The parish is to be merged with the nearby Newnham, but that’s not nearly as catchy a title for a TV mystery, so we shall wait and see. In the meantime, a body has turned up on the streets of Cambridge. They say dead men tell no tales, but late recluse Fred has left a few clues behind. It’s not long before Larry (Bradley Hall) and Geordie (Robson Green) find connections to the odious Sam White (Elliot Warren), his so-called church the Way Finders and a shocking revelation. Will what they uncover be enough to keep Alphy in Grantchester?
Friday, November 8
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 Miniseries: Nolly. (Final, Ml, R)
2.00 Plum. (Ml, R)
3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
SEVEN (6, 7)
4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGal, R) 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 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGal, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Dangerous Defence. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (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 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh mounts orchids on a log.
8.30 Shetland. (Return, Mlv) DI Calder returns to Shetland on the trail of a vulnerable witness to a gangland murder.
9.30 Fisk. (PG, R) Grandma quits the reception desk.
10.00 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
10.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
12.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGalv) 8.30 Castle Secrets: The Missing Pearl Treasure, Spirit Of Revenge, A Secret Strength. A manor is stripped of its former glory.
9.25 Kennedy: The World At War (1940-1946) (PG)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Lesson. (Mal) 12.20 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at Clydesdales. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Countdown Begins. (PG) Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.
9.30 King Con: Life And Crimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) Tales a look at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled $60 million from friends, family and lovers.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) 1.10 Taken. (Mav, R) 2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
FIVE BEDROOMS
10, Monday, 9.40pm
ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
Seven, Sunday, 7pm
An annual sell-out spectacular that rivals the scale of an Olympic Games opening ceremony takes over Edinburgh each August: pipers, drummers, dancers and marching bands from all over the world converge on the Scottish capital to showcase their traditions and military precision (and several square kilometres of tartan). This year, Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade welcomes the US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team, is illuminated by the eye-catching Swiss Majesticks and gets brought to life by Teamwork Arts’ Indian bhangra dancers. Where else will you see bagpipes alongside electric guitar, banjo and harps? The Tattoo is an international celebration of culture and creativity like no other.
FiveBedroomsis one of those rare homegrown hits that deftly massage the funny bone while striking a (heart-wrenching) nerve with relatable scenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts: think TheSecretLifeofUs, Offspring and ColinFromAccounts. If you’re yet to discover this hidden gem about a bunch of grown-ups navigating life in their gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good news is there’s three seasons to catch up on before this fourth and likely final instalment. Tonight’s episode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart, pictured) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t go to plan.
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 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 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Freshwater. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019, MA15+lv, R) A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US president. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston.
11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml)
11.50 The First 48. (Ma)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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)
7TWO (62, 72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.15 Supertato. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 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 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Bakugan: Legends. Noon Gossip
Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow.
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 To Be Advised. 9.45 Shark Tank. (R) The panel is
BOLD (53, 12) 9GEM (81,
PICK OF
Saturday, November 9
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Final, Mv, R) 1.25 Grantchester. (PGv, R) 2.15 Question Everything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024. (PG, R) 4.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG, R) Tom Forrest explores Port MacDonnell.
7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.
7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv) When a reclusive man is found dead on the streets of Cambridge, Geordie investigates.
8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 3 of 4. Vera delves into the tangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to his death from a cliff. Turning to the victim’s old gang for answers, they discover he had a history of stalking his ex-girlfriend.
9.50 Plum. (Ml, R) After a shift at the poetry club, Plum takes his family to Melbourne for a meeting about Gavin’s future.
10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3 of 3. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 3. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in Windsor Castle. 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. (R) Part 3 of 4. Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire and the village of Toddington. 9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: The North. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Professor Bettany Hughes travels from north to south exploring India’s treasures. 10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) Leonard becomes restless in Oslo. 11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R) Philippe is afraid to confess the truth to Jenny. 12.05 Hope. (Ml, R) 2.15 Significant Other. (Mds, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Five Diamonds Ladies Day and Keith Noud Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man has random objects in his bag.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team walks the largest landlocked dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, Mv, R) Two decades after they first invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.
9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004, Mv, R) In the year 2035, a technophobic detective investigates a murder in which the prime suspect is a robot. Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, Bridget Moynahan.
12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter. (2021, MA15+av) A woman and her former friend are kidnapped. Shellie Sterling, Nayirah Teshali.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGn, R)
7TWO (62, 72)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) The team goes mining for opals.
6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) A mix of highlights from the week in review. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Stakes Day. 6am Morning Programs. 9.50 The Weekly Kick-Off. (R) 10.20 Shark Tank. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, Mal, R) After a pilot makes an emergency landing onto the Hudson River, his actions come under investigation. Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart.
6.30 MOVIE: The Lion King. (1994, G, R) After being tricked into thinking he killed his father, a young lion cub leaves his pride for a life in exile. Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M, R) A fastacting neighbour responds to panicked calls for help. Paramedics work with police to manage the delusions of a patient who insists he does not need to be medically examined because he is already dead. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a 19-year-old homeless female with leg pain. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00
9.30 MOVIE: Plane. (2023, MA15+alv)
A pilot is caught in a war zone after he is forced to land his aircraft during a terrible storm. Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Tony Goldwyn.
11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv, R)
A criminal infiltrates the Black Panther Party. Daniel Kaluuya.
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)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 3.30 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Regular Season. Toronto Maple Leafs v Detroit Red Wings. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark – Master Of Illusions. (2010) 4.25 FIA World Endurance C’ship. 8 Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE:
6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 1.35 Wild Survivors. 2.25 NITV News: Nula. 2.55 MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013, PG) 4.30 Great Lakes Wild. 5.00 Taste Of The Territory. 6.00 News. 6.10 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 10.15 Quincy Jones Big Band. 11.05 Late Programs. NITV (34)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am
The Movie Show. 6.25 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.35 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.45pm The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 3.35 Little Women. (1994, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 The Book Of Delights. (2020, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64, 73)
Winnie Pooh Classic the the
Sunday, November 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy. 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1 of 2.
9.25 What Killed The Roman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explore the collapse of the Roman Empire and the role played by climate change and three pandemics.
11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 9.00 The British Airways Killer. (Mav) Part 1 of 2. A major missing persons investigation is launched when a mother of two goes missing.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Snowtown –Bodies In The Barrels. (MA15+adv, R) A look at the Snowtown murders.
12.15 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO (62, 72) 6.05am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. (2005, PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.30 Doctor Who. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) Documents the murder of Debra Novacluse.
11.30 The First 48: Late Night Ambush/Fire And Fury. (Ma)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Dessert Masters. (PGl) The contestants enter the kitchen and are met by an incredible performance by Cirque du Soleil. 8.10 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Bruce Springsteen, Amy Adams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey and St. Vincent. 9.20 FBI. (Mv) The team fears a city-wide gang war is imminent after a series of bombings targets Queens. 10.20 FBI: International. (Ma) An American teenager goes missing in Portugal. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm In My Own World. 1.00 States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (Return) 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92)
6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship. 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954, PG) 2.30 MOVIE: 633 Squadron. (1964, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Getaway. 6.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Men’s Bowl. Final. 8.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl – Final Post-Match. 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Geelong United. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life. (2016, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 9.50
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.40 Remembrance Day Memorial Service. 11.30 ABC News Mornings. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R)
2.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Premiere, PG) Documents the Columbiadisaster.
9.30 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.
9.45 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 The Business. (R)
11.20 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 12.20 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Final, Ml, R) 1.05 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.50 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Grid: Powering The Future – A Catalyst Special. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
Bites. (R) 2.05 Such Was Life. (R) 2.20 Dylan
Alcott: Sir Peter Cosgrove. (PG, R) 2.55
Fallen: A Tragic Story Of The Unnamed. (R)
3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) Nick Knowles visits Chile. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Game show, featuring contestants tackling a words and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) Music-based pop culture quiz show, featuring panellists Roisin Conaty, James Bay and Arrdee. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 A Criminal Affair. (Mal) 12.55 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Taken Again. (2023, Mav) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 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 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden feels torn.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition heads to Melbourne for the last round of the ultimate instant restaurants. 9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2 of 2. Explores what happens when the bond between identical twins goes from close comradeship to curse.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Madv) A prison guard’s family is taken hostage.
6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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 News. 6.00 Bamay.
8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In The Barrels. (Premiere)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call: Reeves. (Premiere, Malv) Truck driver Collin Reeves calls the police and confesses he has stabbed both of his neighbours to death.
10.30 9News Late.
11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) Maggie and Zola assist a road trip patient.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
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.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong and Amaury Guichon. 8.40 Matlock. (PGa) Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore. Olympia takes on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) A half-baked plan to become Manju’s carer postsurgery proves to be Liz’s undoing. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 MTV EMAs. (R) Hosted by Rita Ora. 1.05 The Project. (R) 2.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hypothetical. 1.30 The Real Stories Of Basketball. 2.25 Nuts And Bolts. 2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Theatres Of War. 10.05 Late Programs.
6am The Lake House. (2006, PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.30 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 6.30 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 12.55am Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 2.45 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Reserve. (Premiere) 2.50 Explore. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Cairo Road. (1950, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.
7MATE (64, 73)
Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.50 MOVIE: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. (1999, M) 11.50 Seinfeld. 12.50am Love Island UK. 1.50 The Nanny. 2.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers Championship. Round 4. Windsor Spectacular. 3.30 Storage Wars: New York. 4.30 Talking W. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93)
Tuesday,
November 12
TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (Final, R) 11.00 Landline. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 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 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 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 MOVIE: A Honeymoon To Remember. (2021, PGa, R) Rebecca Dalton, Edward Ruttle. 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. 6am Morning Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Eastbourne To Rye. (PG) 8.30 The Zelensky Story. (PG) A look at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad. (R) Follows the Winnipeg to Churchill train.
The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 12.15 Q+A. (R) 1.15 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 2.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 1.05 Son Of. (Madlv, R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.40 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash taps into Tim’s past.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPU is on the case when a young hockey player goes missing during a fight with an opponent on the ice.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Atlantic Ditching. (PG, R)
12.30 Your Money & Your Life. (R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PG, R) Ordinary Aussies take on the job of travel critics.
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a motoring adventure.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Resto My Ride Australia. (PGa, R) Hosted by Declan McKearney. 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m)
12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40
Wednesday, November 13
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (6, 7)
NINE (8, 9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG, R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body. (Premiere, PGa) Presented by the late Michael Mosley.
by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.
9.05 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen and Roz are forced to relocate.
9.35 Planet America. A look at the US politics.
10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)
ABC Late News.
The Business. (R) 11.50
And Son. (Mdl, R) 12.50 Grand Designs New
(R) 1.35 Killing
(Mav, R)
Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase: The Relationship. (M) By day three of the trial, the jury is engrossed in the case as they listen to a neighbour speak.
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Desperate Measures. (Malv)
12.40 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R)
2.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 3.15
The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 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. (PG) Lyrik becomes public enemy number one.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Big Trip. (PG) Comedian Dave Thornton leads four celebrity teams on a journey across the Outback.
9.45 First Dates UK. (Mls) Follows singles as they embark on first dates, being filmed during their outing and interviewed afterwards.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Heart Of The Manor. (2021, G, R) Ashlynn Yennie, Ross Jirgl, Madison Boyd. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Toothache. (Return, PGm)
A lioness has a fractured tooth.
8.30 Listing Melbourne. Andrew invites the team to a winery, where tensions rise as he prepares to settle some unfinished business.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) Reyes returns to the squad.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
TEN (5, 10)
6.00
Thursday, November 14
(R) 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Bianca Hunt gets behind the lens.
8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train: From Osaka To The South Of Japan. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Takes a look at the Sanyo Shinkansen routes that connect Osaka and Fukuoka.
News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)
Killing Eve. (Final, Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Magic And The Brain
– The Science Of Illusion: A Catalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Pearce’s plan is in motion.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. (Mav, R)
11.55 Faking Hitler. (Mln, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PG, R) 3.30 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Border Security: International. (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 Taronga:
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Roo rebuffs Bree’s act of charity. 8.00 Highway Patrol. (PGadl) Drugs prove a problem for a driver.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores what life behind bars is like for prisoners Leslie Camilleri, Brett Cowan and Judy Moran.
9.30 Body In The Bin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (Madv)
An investigation into the 2021 murder of 71-year-old mother Louise Kam.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News.
11.00 What The Killer Did Next: Peter McMahon. (Mav, R)
7.30 RPA: Jane’s Jugular. (PGm) A mum of two needs doctors’ help.
8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Doctors carefully remove a screw from a patient’s thumb after a home DIY mishap.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness.
10.30
Hockey hub now one step closer
Torquay is one step closer to having a hockey facility for players, volunteers and spectators with progress made on Banyul-Warri Fields.
The tender process for a head contractor has begun, with the Surf Coast facility featuring a new hockey pitch with lighting, a scoreboard, spectator seating and car parks.
MemberforWesternVictoriaGayleTierney said the facility would help boost local sport and create opportunities for contractors, businesses and suppliers.
“This is another exciting step for hockey in Surf Coast, with Banyul-Warri Fields hockey facility sitting alongside other regional investments to help our communities thrive,” she said.
“It’s about creating a community hub where people come together, local talent can shine, and young players can dream big, right here in the Surf Coast.
“New hockey facilities at Banyul-Warri Fields will provide the community with a fantastic, top-notch venue to play and enjoy the sport they love while supporting local businesses and creating jobs.”
Banyul-Warri Fields was one of five projects fromtheGeelongandSurfCoastregionsbeing
delivered through the state government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program.
“This investment is a game-changer for our community, providing even better facilities that will inspire athletes of all ages and abilities and make Geelong and the Surf Coast a nation-leading regional sports hub,” Member for Geelong Christine Couzens said.
The new facility will also ensure that the Torquay Tornadoes Hockey Club and other community clubs enjoy high-quality facilities fortraining,competitionsandeventsforyears to come.
Other regional investments included new indoor sports centres at Armstrong Creek and Waurn Ponds, upgrades to Corio’s Stead Park hockey facility, and stage two of the Surf Coast Aquatic Centre in Torquay.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said everyone across Geelong and the Surf Coast deserved to enjoy sport at the best venues within their communities.
“We’re proud to back these exciting new facilities and upgrades and give the residents of Geelong and the Surf Coast the sports infrastructure they need to grow their clubs and get more people involved,” she said.
Get moving this November with Barwon Health’s Spring into Action.
Workers encouraged to Spring into Action
Barwon Health is encouraging Geelong workers to get active with its November campaign Spring into Action.
Developed in collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong, Active Geelong, Department of Justice and Community Safety and local workplaces, Spring into Action is a month-long promotion giving people the opportunity to improve their health and fitness.
More than 20 physical activity providers are taking part in the campaign, offering special rates all November for a range of activities including gym, yoga, boxing, rock climbing, circus, forest walks and ballroom dancing.
Healthy Communities Unit co-manager Owen Pietsch said the campaign had been developed to prioritise inclusivity and equity.
“Participants can easily find information
Labor is
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.
org.au/service/healthy-communities-springinto-action to register for Spring into Action.
‘‘ Reflecting on one’s life and memories can be cathartic and self-affirming ’’
- Michelle Dickins
A passion that is beyond words
Geelong West’s Michelle Dickins finds joy in helping people preserve their memories for future generations. With free biography program Beyond Words expanding to Geelong, Jena Carr speaks with Michelle about what she enjoys about writing the history and lives of the region’s older residents.
Michelle Dickins, 56, describes herself as a “hobby writer” who loves to share the stories of Geelong’s older residents with their families.
The Geelong West woman has been a volunteer biographer with not-for-profit organisation Beyond Words, working with aged-care residents across Geelong for two years.
Michelle said she started writing about people’s lives after watching a television documentary about the benefits of a biography program for people living in aged care.
“My parents have both written memoirs, and they have been wonderful for the family to read,” she said.
“Too often, we hear about a loved one’s remarkable life at their funeral, and then it’s too late to find out more.
“I believe everyone has a story worth hearing, but not everyone has the opportunity or ability to write their own life story.
“When COVID was happening, I felt a lot of empathy for people in aged care during that time and I did think about how as a society, we could improve the experience for people in aged care.”
The process of writing biographies is different for everyone, but for Michelle, it begins with an hour-long meeting with a person once every six to eight weeks.
“Wedon’taskalotofpromptingquestionsas it’s not an interview. It’s more like asking them where they would like to start,” she said.
“Sometimes they need prompting, and we might ask questions to expand on the information they’ve given us, but the idea is that they do the talking, and we are just there to record it and listen.
“We record their session on a voice recorder, and for roughly every hour they speak, there are about four hours of transcribing. So, it’s
quite a bit of a time commitment.
“Usually, we transcribe within that week, and then the following week, when we see them, we read through their spoken words and check in with them around the spelling of names and places.
“We also confirm that the information they’ve given us is what they want to include in their biography. Sometimes, it can be a bit sensitive and might impact or involve other family members.
“At the end, it’s a bit like a jigsaw puzzle because memories can trigger other memories, which don’t always happen along a timeline.
“Our intent is to lightly edit the information
they’ve given us and rearrange it so that it all flows. We don’t change their words, so if they’ve used a particular word, we will use that word.
“When somebody like a family member reads that biography, we want the biography to be read in the voice of the client. It’s all first person, so it’s as if that person has written the biography.”
Michelle finds that writing biographies put her life “into perspective” and that it was a rewarding experience to delve into people’s livestosharetheirstorieswiththeirlovedones.
“We hear bits about people, and we might know some parts of a person’s life, but we don’t often have the opportunity to hear someone’s complete life story,” she said.
“I love the conversations I’ve had with clients, listening to their story, and I feel that not many people have the opportunity to listen to someone’s story in its entirety.
“It is a great privilege to listen to and record someone’smemories...andfortheolderperson, reflecting on one’s life and memories can be cathartic and self-affirming.
“It has given me greater insight into the lives of older people living in aged care and helps me feel grateful for the experiences I have had and the relationships I have formed during my own life.
“Their experience of growing up was very different to my own... We’re talking about people being born during the war and the things that they did and that they didn’t have, which is so interesting.”
When Michelle isn’t writing biographies, she works as an outreach maternal and child health nurse in Geelong while maintaining time for what she enjoys.
“I write short fiction, I do a lot of reading as I’m an avid reader, and I grow vegetables in my little vegetable patch. So, I keep myself pretty
busy while also working part-time,” she said.
“I’ve planted all my summer veggies, so I planted my zucchini, corn, broccoli and lots of veggies. That’s my happy place in the veggie garden.”
Beyond Words recently expanded to Geelong to provide free biographies written by trained volunteers to people living in aged care across the region.
Chairman Richard Hill said the program was always looking for more volunteers like Michelle as biographies helped humanise, empower and “make older people (feel) less invisible”.
“It allows them to reflect on and celebrate their lives and also has a positive impact on carers and families,” he said.
“While we are fortunate to have trained biographers in the Geelong region, we hope to recruit many more to meet the big demand for biographies in this area.”
Michelle said she encouraged anyone interested in writing biographies to “do it” as Beyond Words was “a really lovely organisation” that matched the client with the right biographer.
“With a couple of biographies I have done, the aged care staff have, with the client’s permission, looked at them,” she said.
“The biographies give the staff an understanding that this client has had a life and is a person, not just a room number. So, it helps in aged care to know more about the client.
“Beyond Words are also as much for the client as they are for the volunteer. They look after their volunteers and their expectations are only what you can provide or do.”
Visit beyondwords.org.au or email info@ beyondwords.org.au for more information or toexpressinterestinvolunteeringwithBeyond Words.
Michelle Dickins is an avid reader and loves to write in her free time.
Michelle Dickins is a volunteer biographer with Beyond Words. (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 441545
New face on genU board
Local profit-for-purpose support services
organisation genU has announced long-time business and community leader Elaine Carbines AM will join its board following the resignation of Leanne Meehan.
Ms Carbines has served in a range of leadership roles in the Geelong region, including a decade as G21 chief executive, Member for Geelong Province (1999-2006) and Parks Victoria manager of Strategic Relations (2007-10).
She has also held governance roles on the board of organisations including Barwon Water, Gforce Employment Solutions, AWA Alliance Bank and Northern Futures.
Ms Carbines said she was “so excited” to be joining the genU board.
“We know that there are many challenges facing our sector at the moment, but I am confident that I am joining an organisation with the governance, executive and strategy in place to overcome these and drive greater impact for the people we serve,” she said.
Board chair Ingrid Williams said the addition of Ms Carbines to the board was “a massive win for genU, its members and clients”.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Elaine bring her considerable expertise, insight and breadth of experience onto our Board,” she said.
“Over the past four-and-a-half years, genU has gone through significant change as we have re-focused and enhanced our organisation to better serve our clients.
“As we work to deliver on our Strategy 2030 priorities, Elaine’s appointment will be key to helping our organisation continue to grow and support our clients across the country.”
Ms Carbine’s one-year appointment will commence on November 13.
Social housing project starts
WorkshaveofficiallybegunonGeelong’s newest social and affordable housing project.
Member for Geelong Christine Couzens turned the first sod at the new major housing project at Ormond Road in East Geelong. The development will deliver 54 new social homes for people at risk, experiencing homelessness or escaping family violence who are currently on the Victorian Housing Register. The new homes will replace the 18olderdwellingsonthesite,whichhave been deemed no longer fit for purpose.
The redevelopment follows a recently completedprojectinBelmont,whichsaw 26 new social housing residences built through a partnership between Homes Victoria and Housing Choices Australia on land provided by Geelong aged and disability services provider genU.
The homes at both developments have been designed to meet high energy efficiency standards
The project is a significant part of the $214 million investment by the state government into social housing in Geelong, with 584 new homes either under construction or completed in the regionthroughitsBigHousingBuildand other social housing programs.
Ms Couzens officiated at the sod-turning on behalf of Minister for Housing Harriet Shing saying “This investment will make a real difference, providing people with the safety and security of social and affordable housing and helping build a strong local community.”
genU board chair Ingrid Williams and new board appointee Elaine Carbines AM (Supplied)
The Ford closure explored in art
By Jena Carr
Geelongwillhaveaspecialopportunitytolearn more about two artistic exhibitions exploring the effect of the Ford closures on the region.
Platform Arts will host a panel discussion with Assembled Lines artist Robbie Rowlands and Fordtown creator Kaitlyn Church in the gallery’s Performance Space on November 9.
“I’m really fascinated about Robbie’s approach to the topic of Ford. It’s also just exciting to have someone else making work about such an important issue,” Ms Church said.
“It’s interesting when we get together. As I like to say, Catlin’s in the trenches and I’m visitingthetrenchesasshehasafantasticgrasp of the history and community around Ford,” Mr Rowlands said.
Mr Rowlands said Assembled Lines challenged the functionality and purpose of abandoned Ford factory artefacts.
“There is something about opening up that transition of an object to something else and not necessarily suggesting what it’s going to be,” he said.
“If you placed these objects in a room, it’d be one thing, but it’s looking through the art lens
at the adjustments and gestures to take it into another dimension.
“I’ve worked with lots of different types of objects to see what transformations could happen, while using a lot of incredibly graceful contortions of buildings and objects.”
Ms Church said Fordtown was a documentary project that explored the impact of Ford’s demise in the Geelong community through stories of former workers.
“The exhibition at Platform Arts is a combination of photography and archival film of old clips from the national Film and Sound Archive collection mashed together with text,”
Reaching for 1200
Hockey Geelong is seeking more players to join its ranks as the redevelopment of Corio’s Stead Park gets underway next year.
The association is looking for 500 new players following the launch of Project 1200 on October 29, with its clubs gathering to share ideas on increasing junior and senior participation numbers.
Geelong Hockey Association president Graeme Dent said everyone was welcome to jointheclubandparticipateintheassociation’s family atmosphere.
“We have lots of kids playing in the same clubs as their parents and sometimes, on the same team and it’s a great way for kids to make new friends outside of school,” he said.
“There’s a lot of goodwill amongst the clubs to boost our numbers to pre-COVID levels and the redevelopment of Stead Park is a great opportunity to look a how to do things differently.”
The project’s launch followed plans for the new hockey pitch planned for Torquay and Stead Park hockey complex redevelopment.
The Torquay pitch will include a state-of-the-art wet-dry surface, lights, spectator seating and team dugouts.
Torquay Hockey Club strategic development lead Andrew Crowley said the blub was working closely with the state government and Surf Coast Shire to create a new home for hockey in Torquay.
“ItwillbegreatforTorquay,thesurrounding areas and the growth suburbs of Armstrong Creek as they will have a world-class hockey pitch at their doorstep,” he said.
she said. “I grew up in the Geelong region, particularly when many companies faced closures... So, I wanted to make a project that looks back at what happened to Geelong.
“TheprojectisdifferenttoanythingI’vedone before, mostly because it was made during lockdowns. I was living in Melbourne at the time, so I had to think outside the box on how to make it work.”
Attendance to ‘In Conversation: Kaitlyn Church and Robbie Rowlands’ is free, with the event running from 2pm to 3.30pm. Visit events.humanitix.com/in-conversation-nov24 for tickets.
Golden Plains Shire residents are being encouraged to begin preparing their properties in the lead-up to summer.
Council officers started conducting fire hazard inspections on November 4 to identify properties that required cutting or slashing to meet Country Fire Authority guidelines.
Golden Plains Shire Council chief executiveShaneWaldensaidlandowners were required to keep grass close to dwellings or sheds cut to 100 millimetres high during the Fire Danger Period.
“Withthefireseasonfastapproaching, we all have an important responsibility to help reduce the risk of fire,” he said.
“Good fire safety practices help to protect everyone in our community, and I encourage residents to stay informed by visiting council’s website.”
High-fire risk properties like those with long and uncut grass near houses andshedswillbeissuedaFirePrevention Notice, requiring that grass cutting or slashing be completed by the due date. If works listed on the notice aren’t completedinthedesignatedtime,council may undertake fire hazard reduction works by engaging a contractor and invoice the landholder with the costs.
Failure to undertake the works listed on the Fire Prevention Notice may also result in an Infringement Notice of $1,923.
Roadside slashing will be conducted on council’s sealed roads, along with planned burning of selected reserves to remove fire hazards.
Landowners that receive a notice and cannot meet the required deadline or intend to have stock on their land must email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au
Newtown City Hockey Club players Chelsea O’Loan and Jack Francis playing in the under 12s grand final at Stead Park, Corio. (Supplied)
PUZZLES
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Sweet sauce made with milk and eggs (7)
5 Tableland (7)
9 Gloomy (9)
10 Distort (5)
11 SleepingBeauty protagonist (6)
12 Elegant (8)
14 Mother or father (6)
15 Fur (4)
19 Web auction site (4)
20 To present (6)
24 Small blade (8)
25 Marketplace (6)
27 Town famed for witchcraft trials (5)
28 Largeness (9)
29 Ocean creature (3,4)
30 Region (7)
DOWN
1 Occasional (6)
2 A planet (6)
3 Relating to cultivated land (8)
4 Speaker’s platform (4)
5 Showing something to a group (10)
6 Movement (6)
7 Main action of a play (8)
8 Inverted (8)
13 Horrific (10)
16 Fierce storms (8)
17 Flowering shrub (8)
18 Initial service fee (8)
21 Cloisonné (6)
22 Female Arabic name meaning captivating (6)
23 Stick of wax used for writing (6)
26 Neglect (4)
Using the nine letters in the
how many words
four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in “s”.
1 TheDictionaryofLostWords and TheBookbinderof Jericho are novels by which Australian author? 2 Avatar, ClashoftheTitans and HacksawRidge are all movies starring which actor?
3 What is the name of Australia’s famous portraiture art prize?
4 From which language are ballet terms derived?
5 Calcium carbonate is more commonly known as what?
6 Sauerkraut primarily consists of what?
7 What ocean lies to the west of Australia?
8 Campari, Gin and Red vermouth make up what popular cocktail?
9 What does an anemometer measure?
10 Musician Nick Cave (pictured) most often performs as part of which band?
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Geelong Independent Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to editorial@geelongindependent.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.
Christian Singles
St Luke’s Uniting Church, Highton. Day outing, 9am, BYO picnic lunch and bottle for water. Book with Doug by November 8.
0423 382 854 or dougiewhite832@gmail. com
Ballroom dance
Leopold Hall, Leopold Hall, 805-809
Bellarine Highway, Saturday November 19, 7.30pm-11pm, $10 includes supper, music Charles.
Sunday November 10, 2pm-4.30pm, $5 bring a plate, music Kevin.
0400 500 402
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
Welcome mat
Belmont Uniting Church every Friday from 10am-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 Amateur Radio Club
Storrer Street Clubhouse, Geelong, Wednesdays 1.30-4pm 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
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
Cinema
Geelong Classic Cinema to screen To Have and Have Not featuring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Geelong West Town Hall Monday November 11, 7.30pm. Entry by suggested donation $7. 0407 518 073
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.
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
Community kitchen
Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn cooking and budgeting skills with a small group of like-minded people in your community? Are you interested in volunteering to facilitate a Community Kitchen?
healthycommunities@barwonhealth.org. au
Croquet
Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club, Clifton Springs Road, Tuesdays from 10am for training, bring a friend.
0428 740 591
Barefoot bowls
Bareena Bowling Club, Newtown, Friday twilight starting 6pm. $15 covers bowls and BBQ. Drinks at Crackerjack bar prices.
Wendy, 0401 221 061
Grovedale East Ladies Probus Fourth Monday of each month, 9.30am, Belmont RSL.
Sally Nelson, 0402 450 610
Belmont Central Combined Probus Second Wednesday of each month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
0417 555 547
Waurn Ponds Combined Probus Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am.
Maximum 100 members.
probussouthpacific.org/microsites/waurn
Lions Club of Geelong Meets 1st and 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
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, or 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.
Geelong Scout Heritage Centre Meets third Sunday of the month, 56 Russell Street, Newtown, 10am-3pm. 0419 591 432, or geelong.heritage@ scoutsvictoria.com.au
Dancer’s Club Geelong Ballroom dance weekly, Leopold Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Admission $8 includes supper. Old time, New Vogue and Latin. CDs by Puff and Damian.
Russ, 5250 1937
Life Activities Club [Geelong Inc] Arvo tea dance every Thursday, Belmont Pavilion, 2pm-4pm, $5 entry.
Val, 5251 3529
Belmont Combined Probus First Monday of the month, 9.30am, Geelong RSL Function Room, 50 Barwon Heads Road. New members and visitors welcome
Pam, 0408 520 931, leave a message on 5243 4042
Barwon Valley Belmont Probus First Thursday of the month, 10am, Waurn Ponds Hotel.
Membership officer, 0407 333 263, or bobstafford@ozemail.com.au
Sports
Badminton: Corio Leisuretime Centre, Mondays 12.30-2.30pm. Beginners welcome.
Netball: YMCA Riversdale Road, Monday and Wednesday mornings, Thursday nights. Walking netball also played. Umpire training available.
Maureen, 0429 397 015
Arts National Geelong Welcomes guests and members to monthly lecture series. Details of lecture topics, lecturers and venues at: artsnational.au
Out and about
Independent photographer Louisa Jones headed to the Geelong waterfront on Cup day to see who was enjoying the sunshine and warmish weather.
1/ Gonzalo, Carolina and Caterina. 2/ Tia on the swing. 3/ Lisa and Kat. 4/ Sarah, Ziggy, Gil, Annie and Josh. 5/ Katherine, Lidia, Ange and Walter. 6/ Shreye and Hrishi. 7/ Tahlia and Cooper. 8/ Suher and Ricky. 9/ Kat, Adele and Jono. 10/ Shulan and Tony. 11/ Mani and Simone. 12/ Monica, Alex and Frankie. 13/ Brody and Bridget.
Louisa Jones) 441463
SPORTS QUIZ
1. Who recently became the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game?
2. Which country won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?
3. What are the two pieces of wood placed on top of cricket stumps called?
4. Which athlete was nicknamed ‘The Great One’?
5. Which country’s team was the Challenger of Record for the 2024 America’s Cup?
6. Russell Crowe is a co-owner of which NRL team?
Name the only NBA team based outside of the USA.
Which country has won the second-most Rugby League World Cups?
What is the name of the competition played between AFL and Gaelic football teams?
10. In which sport would you perform a spike hyzer?
11. According to Forbes, which 39-yearold global soccer star is the highest-paid footballer of 2024?
12. A recent controversial decision has dwindled the Commonwealth Games to how many sports for the 2026 edition?
13. And which city will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
14. The AFL Indigenous All Stars team will play against which AFL club in 2025?
15. Which Brisbane Broncos NRL player was recently involved in a serious traffic accident?
16. Which cricketer has stated that he is available for selection despite his international retirement?
17. Which opening batter has been the leading run scorer in the Women’s Big Bash for the last four seasons?
18. In which three consecutive years did Makybe Diva famously win the Melbourne Cup?
19. Former soccer player Diego Forlán has announced he will make his professional debut in which sport?
20. Which cricketing country scored a remarkable 4 for 344 in a T20 international match against Gambia?
21. Which state lost a record 8-1 while batting in a recent One-Day cricket match against Tasmania?
22. Which two teams recently played in the first AFLW Dreamtime Match held in Darwin?
23. Jockey James McDonald recently notched up how many Group 1 wins with his Cox Plate victory?
24. Which Formula 1 driver was recently branded as ‘dangerous’ by Lando Norris?
which 2025 racing series?
26. What are the two colours worn by new A-League team Auckland FC?
27. Which country recently won the Constellation Cup series?
28. What is the nickname of the NBA team based in Indiana?
29. The Matildas recently drew 1-1 in a friendly against which country?
30. In what year did NBL team Melbourne Tigers change their name to Melbourne United?
25. Sitcom star Frankie Muniz will drive full-time in
Diego Forlán
Perfect conditions for cricket
Warm conditions welcomed cricketers across the region on Saturday November 2 as Independent photographer Ivan Kemp went to Myers Reserve for the Bell Post Hill vs Geelong City GCA Division 2 game and at Steeline Ray Menzies Oval in Ocean Grove where the home side hosted Drysdale in BPCA A1 Grade.
Top left: The ball falls just short of Dan Roddis. Left: Dylan Thorley snared three late wickets for the Grubbers. Centre: Hayden Eddy just manages to get his bat onto a high full toss. Top right: Alex Mann took three wickets for Ocean Grove. Centre right: Ronnie Peillon made 59 for Drysdale. Right: Fletcher Long takes a catch off Dylan Thorley to dismiss Ronnie Peillon for 59. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 441065
Above: Jack Driver takes the catch to dismiss Ryan Mills. Left: Tim Hughes is out lbw off the bowling of Matt Cherry. Top right: Will Iles plays a forward defensive stroke off Lachie Emmett.
Left: Ryan Mills turns this ball to leg. Centre: Rhys Burke plays and misses. Right: Rylie McLure in action for Geelong City. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 441068
Drysdale takes the points
It was a nice day for bowls on Saturday November 2 when Bell Post Hill took on Drysdale in Geelong Bowls Region Premier Division. Independent photographer Ivan Kemp was there to Drysdale win 92 to 71.
Drysdale celebrates a winning end.
Maya Rees plays the forehand.
John Toner is all concentration, and right, Mark Godbolt looks to get close.
Left to right: John Monahan concentrates on this shot; Fred Clayson directs his bowl; Ben Toner looks to win the end; Ben Seaton looks to consolidate the end. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 441069
Left: Alan Lewis leads off for Bell Post Hill. Centre: Steven Cox looks for position (top); Matthew Hommelhoff leads off for Drysdale. Right: Bob Mayne plays the backhand.
Moriac prove too good for Saints
LOCAL TENNIS
Donna Schoenmaekers
Saturday Senior Pennant hit round 4 this week and Section 3 Mixed produced several ladder changes with only two points separating Moriac, Moolap, Surfcoast Torquay’s Blue and White teams at the start of the day.
Moriac put itself clear on top of the ladder with a 5-1 win over the competition’s newest club, St Leonards.
St Leonards has rejoined association tennis after a lengthy hiatus, with Rachel Knez and Britt Olver having not played for 15 years and whileBenKnezandJamesGoetzareplayingin their first season.
In contrast, the Moriac team has a number of years’ experience under its belt and this showed through on the day. St Leonards wasn’t
completely outplayed, having plenty of good rallies and winning the third mixed and no doubt will improve as the season goes on.
Surfcoast Torquay Blue remained in second with a nail-biting win over Moolap at home by only three games. The teams went set for set with Blue ahead by a game after the first mixed sets, then three games after the doubles, and with the two reverse mixed decided 6-2 each way, that was where the result stayed. Standout for the day was Marie Kullenberg winning her three sets. With the competition so tight, the loss saw Moolap drop to fourth.
Surfcoast Torquay White pushed into third with an away win over Western Heights, 4-2. Each team had a comfortable win in the first round of mixed before White put itself ahead winning both Men’s and Women’s doubles.
The teams then split the reverse mixed sets
putting White ahead four sets to two with Emma Lothian leading the team, winning her three sets.
Newcomb travelled to Eastern Districts for the final match of the round and helped its standing in the grade with a 5-1 win. The teams were level after the first mixed sets with each team winning one 6-4, but from there Newcomb proved too strong winning the final four sets.
The team made use of playing six players and Alison Steele, Marc Patrick, Justin Whitworth and Stacey Jensen won their two sets for the day.
While there is still a long way to go before finals, the teams appear to be very competitive and there will be plenty of jostling for positions in the four and the minor premiership as the season wears on.
Don and Steph Theodore team
for Barwon Heads.
Team effort from Seagulls’ players
Barwon Heads played a terrific team game to defeat East Belmont in round 3 of Senior WomenAGradecricketonSundayNovember 3 at RT Fuller Oval.
The Seagulls restricted East Belmont to 6/83 from 20 overs at home with seamers Katrina Lumb (2/12 from four overs) and Matilda Cole (? from three) bowling well. AtonestageEastBelmontwas6/47,butKelly Williams and Carla Woodyard both finished on 14 not out and shared an important 36-run partnership.
The Heads reached their target with seven wickets and 20 deliveries remaining.
Skipper Steph Theodore made a typically stylish 29 not out from 22 balls while Alana
Sproule made a handy 19 from 21. East Belmont captain Bec Farey bowled well to take 2/12.
NORTH Geelong defeated St Joseph’s with Shanelle Short making a nice unbeaten 43 from as many deliveries and Georgia Brajkovic and Chelsea Reid each taking two wickets. Joeys were well served by good games from Liz Tubb (36 from 33 balls), Jacqueline Johnston (24) and Monique Connell (3/22).
SOUTH Barwon defeated Highton by 10 wickets. All of South Barwon’s bowlers were good with Peri Saunders (3/2 from three overs) and Piper Benson (2/2 from three) particularly hard to get away. South Barwon
openers Caroline Sim (36 not out) and Emily Page (29 not out) needed only 12 overs to knock off the 71 runs required for victory.
GEELONG City defeated Lethbridge in an entertaining contest. Chloe Smith (28), Suzana Ljubojevic (20) and Sheree Meyer (20) batted well for Lethbridge in a final total of 7/102 as Bianca Summers was outstanding with the ball for City, taking 4/10 from four overs. City’s Erin Moloney (33 not out) and Roseanne Cox (26) helped get the runs with eight wickets and 11 balls remaining while Summers completed a fine all-round game to make an unbeaten 24 from 20 deliveries.
Justin Flynn
Adelaide secured an AFLW finals double-chance and ended Geelong’s season with a gritty four-point win at GHMBA Stadium.
The Crows overcame some shoddy goalkicking and a 15-point second-quarter deficit on Friday night to hang on 4.8(32) to 4.4(28) and clinch fourth spot on the ladder.
Spearhead Caitlin Gould kicked three goals and defender Chelsea Bidell’s intercepting was a feature, while Ebony Marinoff confirmed her standing as one of the league’s best players with 24 disposals and 11 tackles. The superstar midfielder enters the major round averaging 30.3 disposals.
“An absolute hot contest out there,“ said Gould, who nabbed seven marks and had seven score involvements.
“That’s definitely what we expected from Geelong.
“It (goalkicking accuracy) is absolutely an area we need to keep working on. It’s that composure piece that we’re trying to get there, including myself. Hopefully through finals we get that together.“
Nina Morrison (25 disposals, 10 tackles), Georgie Prespakis (24 disposals, 10 clearances) and Bec Webster (23 touches) led the charge for the Cats who would have slipped into the top eight had they manufactured one more goal.
Prespakis, who marginally had the better of her early centre-square duel with Marinoff, produced the only goal of the first term, a crumbing, spinning gem with the outside of her boot.
Adelaide gradually curbed the Cats’ outsiderunbutaplethoraofmissesmeant the home side still led at quarter-time.
Goals to Geelong forwards Shelley Scott and Kate Surman put the Cats in firm control in the second.
The Crows finally found the middle of the sticks through Gould, but their strong 18-10 advantage in inside-50s returned just 1.5 on the scoreboard and they trailed by 14 points at halftime.
Adelaide ramped up the pressure in the third term, dominating territory and outscoring Geelong 2.3 to nil.
The Crows pinched the lead in the shadows of three-quarter-time before Gould’s third major early in the fourth gave them a seven-point buffer.
But the Cats kept coming. They generated repeat entries and almost stole the lead with two minutes remaining when Morrison’s snap narrowly bounced wide.
Summer
up in the field
Left: Matilda Cole bowled well for the Seagulls. Right: Gia Kapoor dug in for East Belmont with a gritty 16 retired. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 441405
Saturday Section 3 Mixed, St Leonards (SL) and Moriac (M): Anthony Mawson (M), Chelsea Gielen (M), Lyndal Rickard (M), Scott Van Der Vliet (M), Natalie Marino (M), Rachel Knez (SL), Ben Knez (SL), Britt Olver (SL) and James Goetz (SL). (Supplied)
Longer format to suit Panthers
By Justin Flynn
Bell Post Hill is second on the GCA Division 2 ladder and is eyeing off the beginning of two-day cricket this weekend after a good win against Geelong City.
Panthers captain Ben Muir said he was happy with his side’s three wins so far and that the longer format would suit his team.
“I think two-day games suit us a lot better,” he said.
“To come away after the first five games being three, one and a draw, I think that’s set up our season pretty well. We’re looking forward to the two-day stuff now. It’s all about momentum.Cricket’ssuchamomentumgame andIfeellikewe’vegotgoodmomentumatthe minute.”
Muir had no hesitation in batting first against City when he won the toss and the Panthers were again given another strong start from openers Will Iles (76) and Ryan Mills (41 from 45 deliveries).
“Getting Will over from England, he was coming off a pretty good year back home and he’s come in and settled in really well into the club, into the playing group and he’s batting really well,” Muir said.
“And Millsy has probably been our best bat for probably the past two or three seasons and he sort of missed out the first two games and hewasactuallyabitdisappointedwithhimself, but the way he made it against (Geelong) West a couple of weeks ago and then yesterday.”
Rhys Burke (38 off 48 balls) and Matthew Reid (34 from 33) got Bell Post Hill up to a big score of 8/238.
Jack Driver and Angus Evans then threatened to win the game off their own bats for Geelong City.
Driver made 90 from 108 deliveries and opener Evans contributed 61, but the rest of the order weren’t able to chase down the total.
“I actually thought we probably missed out on getting another 10 or 15 or 20 runs, but I can’t knock the effort,” Muir said.
“They (Driver and Evans) batted well. Jack is very good in those situations. He was setting the game up beautifully. We actually probably pinchedprobablyfourorfiveoversmaybeafter drinkswherewesortoftiedhimdownandthat got us a bit further in front of the game. He’s (Driver) a very, very good player.”
City finished at 9/208 after 50 overs with Gurpreet Singh taking 1/32 from 10 overs while Muir’s leg-spinners netted 2/43 from 10.
The Panthers begin the two-day stuff this weekend against Murgheboluc.
“They’re just a well-rounded side and that group’s probably been together for many years now,” Muir said.
“They’re just a solid side. They bat well, they bowl well, they field well. You’ve got to play at your best when you’re playing against Murgie because they can really tear you apart with the bat. They’ve got some good strikers and they just bowl so tight. They’re a good all-round side.”
BELL PARK chased down Geelong West’s 207 all out with Mitch Trask (5/26) and Sam
Elliston-Buckley (66) the stars while Adam Wiffen (93 not out) was superb for the visitors.
LEOPOLD defeated Torquay by three wickets with Robbie O’Donnell (45)makingrunsandReecePlumridge (2/26 off 10 overs) bowling well. Ash Russell(66)andGurpreetSingh(3/28) had good games for Torquay.
LARA won an entertaining game against Murgheboluc. Kaden Marum’s 4/28 from 10 overs was pivotal in keeping the Frogs to 9/226 and then Andrew Hughes reeled off a brilliant unbeaten 100 to have Lara home by five wickets with nine balls to spare.
Early wickets the key to a Drysdale victory
Drysdale skipper Nick Hallam said his side failed to capitalise in the middle order against Ocean Grove and left a few runs in the shed.
In the first of the two-dayers at Steeline Ray Menzies Oval, the Hawks were all out for 183 with Ron Peillon (59), Jack Wilkinson (26) and Hallam (25) the top scorers.
“Weneededsomeoneinthetopfourtogoon and make an 80 or 90,” Hallam said.
“They bowled pretty well. The opening bowlers bowled quite sharp and then through the middle order, we played some bad shots.
“We were motoring along, but we just lost wickets through that middle period. And you can’tdothat.Youcan’tbuildbigscoresifyou’re losingwicketsevenwhentherunsarecoming.”
Ocean Grove leg-spinner Alex Mann took 3/58 from 17 overs and Dylan Thorley came on late to pick up 3/16 in what was the Grubbers’ best performance of the season so far.
OceanGrovehad18overstonegotiatebefore stumps and openers Shaun Fankhauser and Fletcher Long each faced 39 deliveries to reach 0/20 at the close.
wickets are the key (next week). I think it will be decided in the first 20 or 30 overs.”
The Hawks kept a line of father and son playing A Grade together with Shane Cutajar lining up with young Oscar in just his second game.
It follows Robert and Jason Malcolm and David and Bailey Sykes as being father-sons to represent Drysdale in the top grade.
“It was an awesome thing,” Hallam said.
“Oscar’s turning into a really strong cricketer.”
BARRABOOL will resume at 0/21, needing another 175 for victory against Jan Juc. James Fisher was the star for the Bulls with 6/50 from 21 overs after some resistance from Jack Taylor, who made 54 for the Sharks.
SPINNER Tom Beasley snared six wickets and skipper Dylan Taylor four for Anglesea. Armstrong Creek is in a reasonable position, though, with 193 on the board thanks to 55 from Ben Robertson and 43 from Clay Mulgrew.
QUEENSCLIFF made a competitive 9/203 against Barwon Heads with Hayden Illingworth (79) and Jordan Monahan (43) batting well. Heads skipper Dan Donaldson took 6/50 from 29 impeccable overs of leg-spin.
Justin Flynn Ron Peillon plays this Tahj Wirth delivery behind square leg.
Ivan Kemp)
Above: Ryan Mills drives down the ground during his innings of 41 for Bell Post Hill. Right: Will Iles drives on his way to a fine 76. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 441068
