All roads lead to Woodford Primary School next weekend (Saturday, March 29) for the town’s Easter Extravaganza and students Lucille Croft, Lenny Hilliard and their classmates cannot wait. For the full story turn to page 7.
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AUSTRALIA’S largest association of independent newspapers has supported calls for the Australian Electoral Commission to review a number of online publications allegedly funded by Climate 200 supporters.
While we await the AEC’s findings on this case, Country Press Australia (CPA) president Andrew Schreyer said this served as a timely warning about the increased risk of politically funded propaganda being passed off as independent news in the upcoming election campaign.
The AEC has an excellent record of strictly monitoring and regulating political advertising but now there is a new threat where fake ‘news’ sites can become a loophole for political advertising donations to be redirected to fund ‘journalism’ that mainly produces political propaganda.
Mr Schreyer said there were concerns from the organisation’s more than 240-strong membership that the level of trust readers had for local papers was being compromised following the recent emergence of a number of online publications produced by Gazette News.
He said claims by Gazette News to be committed to providing high-quality local journalism to communities where local news has declined or disappeared were both misleading and wrong, given there were dozens of independently owned mastheads that have existed in many cases for more than 150 years in some of the same areas where Gazette News now operates.
“It’s all too easy now to set up a ‘news’ website that publishes political propaganda dressed up as journalism and amplified through social media campaigns,” Mr Schreyer said.
“Such sites are a threat to the integrity of our political advertising regulations and to the public trust in truly independent news publishers who are reporting objectively and holding the powerful to account.
“Most of our Country Press Australia member newspapers have news websites and a history dating back well over 100 years.
“In addition, many local radio and television services across rural and regional Australia have a proud history of supporting and serving local communities.
“Independently owned place based public interest journalism providers such as our member newspapers work hard to earn the respect and trust of the communities they serve.”
Mr Schreyer said it can take years to earn that trust, but it can also be easily put at risk by entities whose actions can undermine what local papers have fought so hard for, and for so long.
“Our members produce balanced and accurate journalism underpinned by the integrity and respect they share for the community.
“We are concerned that the actions of this single organisation could undermine the respect readers have for authentic public interest journalism.”
It has been revealed that the three major funders of Gazette News have also donated more than $1.7 million to environmental lobby group Climate 200 and associated candidates, according to AEC disclosures.
“The revelation that Gazette News online publications are funded by top teal donors damages the reputation of independent regional, rural and local mastheads.
“Consumers of content produced by Gazette News publications need to be made aware of their funding sources and view their content through that lens.
“Balanced, independent and professionally produced public interest journalism such as that produced by our members is the democratic infrastructure that holds communities together.”
Mr Schreyer said as members of the Australian Press Council, CPA publications are required to abide by a code of ethics that stresses the importance of fairness and balance in their reporting, and for journalists to not be influenced by outside influences or organisations.
Mr Schreyer welcomed Nationals leader David Littleproud’s intervention in this matter and thanked him for his strong representation of local, rural and regional newspapers and the work they do in thousands of local communities across the nation.
“We also welcome calls by Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume for an investigation by the AEC into the origins and foundations of these digital publications and hope for a speedy resolution to this matter given the upcoming federal election.”
WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB
MONDAY’S RESULTS:
1 L Newton-Tabrett - Paula Bailey
2 Players 72 And 73
3 Kathy Hilder - Dennis Hilder
4 Tony Plevier - Owen Maslen
5 Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS: NORTH-SOUTH
1 Linda Picone - Paula Bailey
2 Penny Thomas - Gwen Hindhaugh
3 Dina Selman - Dale Vagg
EAST-WEST
1 David Oon - Hilary Hudson
2 Peter Cooper - John Van Baaren
3 Tarsh Hogan - Jan Cooke
THURSDAY’S RESULTS:
1 Linda Picone - Paula Bailey
2 Peter Cooper - Kathleen French
3 Jan Cooke - Hilary Hudson
4 Allen Shiels - Tim Clement
5 Peter Cooke - L Newton-Tabrett
To the Editor
Recently, we have seen the Australian Electoral Commission announce an investigation into Alex Dyson’s funding arrangements and the ABC ask Mr Dyson to stop using its footage in his political advertising.
This is the candidate who claims he is bringing integrity back to politics?
Shirley Bramley, Wannon
Residents call for music retention
FOR many residents in residential aged care homes, music can be a wonderful outlet for relaxation, social interaction and pure enjoyment.
But for the almost 200 residents of Lyndoch Living in Warrnambool (which is now owned by the ‘Respect’ group), music sessions have, sadly, been reduced to the point of almost non-existence.
And according to resident Victor Caulfield, many residents have been left disappointed.
“It’s very sad really; music gives us all so much joy and to have that pretty much taken away is disappointing,” he said.
“I believe our local musician has been coming here (to Lyndoch) regularly for about 20 years, possibly more, and he is well loved and respected by not only the residents but also the staff.
“He knows most of us by name and is well versed to offer music therapy. He doesn’t just sing to us, he also takes the time to have a chat and shows a genuine interest in us and our lives and that’s so important as you get older.”
Respect’s managing director and chief executive officer, Jason Binder, acknowledged the changes currently taking place at Lyndoch but is confident decisions are being made for the long-term viability of the facility.
“Understandably, our role in making changes can initially cause some concern when a home first joins
Respect,” he said.
“However, in the long term, we are confident Lyndoch will thrive – in both the quality of care provided and the essential resources available to reinvest back into the home.”
He added that Respect has grown as a regional not-for-profit organisation by welcoming Lyndoch into its “family.”
“Typically these organisations join us when facing financial challenges, and it becomes our role to help them turn around,” he said.
“Lyndoch, currently experiencing losses of about $40,000 per month, is no different.
“While it isn’t sustainable long term, it’s also not a concern as we’ve successfully rectified similar situations many times, always ensuring our homes continue to provide good care.”
Mr Binder said that as part of that process at Lyndoch, it was initially decided to discontinue music therapy because it was not funded.
However, after feedback from residents and families it was decided to continue the service in a reduced capacity, ensuring it still provided some benefit to residents.
“We are still in negotiations to increase these hours further, however it’s not an inexpensive service and it must be sustainable without diverting funding from the areas of care that our funding is intended for.”
He added that many of Respect’s other locations help bridge gaps in unfunded services through “vibrant
volunteer programs” and that he looked forward to introducing similar initiatives at Lyndoch.
“Our sole purpose is our mission;
caring for older people. Once the necessary changes are in place, we look forward to the community hearing a lot of positive news about Lyndoch.”
Victor Caulfield is fighting to see regular music sessions reinstated at Lyndoch.
Banking is our business, Community is our purpose
“Another great example of the benefits that banking with our Community Bank delivers” Community Bank Port Fairy & District Chair Damian Gleeson
Community Bank Port Fairy & District Chair Damian Gleeson is delighted with the news that the VICSES Port Fairy Unit has now taken delivery of the new four-wheel drive utility which the Community Bank provided a grant of $50,000 to enable the purchase of the vehicle.
The utility will help boost the local unit’s turnout capability as demand for emergency assistance increases in the local area.
Mr Gleeson said “This is another great
example of the benefits that banking with our Community Bank delivers. It is all made possible by our customers and is a great testament to our shareholders vision to invest in supporting our local community”.
Hannah Morris is the VICSES Port Fairy Unit Controller has stated “Community Bank Port Fairy & District and VICSES Port Fairy Unit have a fantastic relationship, and one that directly benefits our local community and residents.
“This new vehicle will greatly enhance the ability of our members to support their community in times of need, and aid
further growth of the unit into the future, and we are immensely grateful to the Community Bank for their support.”
VICSES Port Fairy Unit volunteers service Moyne Shire’s largest population base, and responds to more than 120 requests for assistance (RFAs) on average each year.
The unit needs to increase its number of volunteer members beyond the current figure of 20 operational members.
There is a particular focus and requirement for members who are available mid-week during work hours but anyone is welcome to join.
anniversary in 2025, now is an exciting time to get involved with your local unit, learn new skills, and be prepared to give back to your community in emergency situations.
If you’re interested in becoming a VICSES Volunteer or want more information, please get in touch with the VICSES Port Fairy Unit via email portfairy@ses.vic.gov.au or visit www. ses.vic.gov.au/joinus.
Hannah Morris the VICSES Port Fairy Unit Controller may be contacted directly on 0438827727.
$7.65 million pledge for surf life saving club
PLANS for a multi-million upgrade of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club were given a boost last week when Member for Wannon Dan Tehan pledged $7.65 million for the project if reelected.
During a visit to the facility on the weekend, Mr Tehan said an elected Liberal government would support safer beachers and improved community infrastructure through a $7.65 million allocation to the Warrnambool project.
“This commitment will help ensure lifesavers, beachgoers and the local community have access to modern, purpose-built lifesaving facilities,” he said.
“This project will ensure our lifesavers have the facilities they need to patrol effectively and improve beach access for everyone in the community.
“I’ll always listen and fight for our community. This project will enhance safety, support lifesaving operations and create a more inclusive space for all beachgoers.”
The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club recently launched its Community Capital Appeal for a new facility.
Lifeguarding inspired graduate paramedic
NEW graduate paramedic Chelsea Coulson will move to Warrnambool later this year for her second phase of Ambulance Victoria’s Graduate Bridging Paramedic (GBP) program.
Chelsea, one of Barwon South West’s newest graduate paramedics, said it made perfect sense to start her Ambulance Victoria (AV) career in a region with so much coastline.
It was her experience as a lifeguard that led her to paramedicine.
Chelsea is currently working in Geelong, where she began AV’s graduate bridging program late last year, but expects to be in Warrnambool before the year ends.
The 16-month program sees GBPs spend six months working and completing learning tasks under direct supervision on a medium acuity transport service (MATS) vehicle before transitioning to work on an emergency vehicle.
Reflecting on her path to Ambulance Victoria, Chelsea said she was inspired to pursue a career as a first responder after becoming involved with her local lifesaving club.
“Volunteering there was my first exposure to first aid and community
engagement,” Chelsea said.
“This quickly sparked my interest, so I continued to gain experience by working as a lifeguard at both local recreation centres and beaches.
“My experience from a young age in this area really reinforced my passion to become a paramedic because I’ve always wanted a career that has a positive impact on the community, and as a paramedic you assist people in their greatest moments of need.”
During her paramedicine studies, Chelsea has had her first taste of working at AV, recruited as a student paramedic surge responder through the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was a really challenging time, so I’m grateful to have been able to support AV and the healthcare system,” she said.
Now into her graduate position at AV, Chelsea said she is loving every moment.
“I’ve really enjoyed my first few months on the road and feel like I’ve settled in quite well,” she said.
“A real highlight has been meeting all the other fantastic paramedics in the region; everyone has been so supportive and it’s been great having the opportunity to learn from them and pick up some tips and tricks.”
The club, which has been running for more than 90 years, is now in need of a modern, purpose-built facility.
Concept plans have been drawn up and it is estimated the project will cost around $16 million.
Graduate paramedic Chelsea Coulson is looking forward to heading to Warrnambool later this year.
Watched on by club members Dan Tehan chats with Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club captain Josephine McDowall (left), president John McNeil and vice-president Travis Madigan.
Come along and ‘ask for a friend’
WHEN it comes to conversations about finances, budgeting, social connections and ageing some people may feel hesitant to talk openly about their situation.
But at Warrnambool’s Archie Graham Centre, sessions have been arranged to entice open conversations in a safe and non-judgmental setting.
Appropriately titled ‘I’m Asking For A Friend’ this free series of sessions come under the theme ‘Conversations about Money.’
“It’s all about people feeling comfortable and safe to talk about their situations, their concerns, their futures,” Archie Graham’s Clare Vaughan said.
“This is a series of forums that invite people to come along and find useful information and resources for not only themselves but for their family and friends – hence the name asking for a friend.”
The second in the series of four sessions was held earlier this week and offered participants the opportunity to learn practical budgeting advice and useful resources to support their financial wellbeing.
The next session will be held on Wednesday, April 30 and will discuss concessions, payments and how to access the Financial Information Service (FIS).
Items of interest including disability/carer options, concession cards, advance loans and how to find support will all be discussed.
The fourth and final session (on Wednesday, May 21) in this series will also include discussions centred around moving from the family home and what options are available.
This will include the home equity access scheme which can be used to supplement your retirement income.
For more information on the ‘I’m Asking For A Friend’ series simply call in to Warrnambool’s Archie Graham Centre in Timor Street or phone the team on 5559 4920.
Roads and land tax high on Battin’s agenda
VICTORIAN Opposition
leader Brad Battin will visit Warrnambool this weekend for an open discussion with residents and business owners.
At the invitation of Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell, Mr Battin will be special guest at an event at City Memorial Bowls Club on Saturday night - where roads and land tax will be high on the agenda.
Mr Battin, the Member for Berwick, took over the reins as Liberal Party leader late last year.
Speaking with the Warrnambool Weekly last Friday afternoon, Mr Battin said he was looking forward to his visit and to speaking with residents and business owners about issues of concern.
“From what I’m hearing, land tax and the state of roads across the district are two of the biggest items of concern,” Mr Battin said.
“I believe the roads across the western district are some of the most neglected in the state and that really concerns me.
“In previous visits, I’ve spent time in Portland and Port Fairy and have
been able to meet with various community groups and voluntary organisations.
“The western district is fortunate to have so many thriving groups and so many volunteers working for the betterment of their communities and that’s something you can all be proud of.”
Mr Battin said his visit on the weekend will provide him with the ideal opportunity to “have a chat” to people about land tax and the challenges it poses for businesses and families.
“I’m not one to stand up in front of everyone and talk for half an hour; I’m more about doing a quick 10- minute chat and then talking to people about the real, grass roots issues.”
Ms Britnell said this Saturday’s event would be an ideal opportunity for locals to meet Mr Battin, who she describes as “very personable and keen to get Victoria back on track.”
“He will have the opportunity to tour some local businesses, which contribute so much to the economic growth of the region and Victoria,”
Ms Britnell said.
“This is a great opportunity to showcase our region.”
Before entering parliament, Mr Battin served in the Victoria Police and had a focus on working with high-risk young people to divert them from the justice system.
He was proud to serve the community in many roles, from Dandenong to the city.
He was also a small business owner in Wheelers Hill.
In 2007 he purchased a Bakers Delight and built a successful franchise that he sold in 2010 to run for the seat of Gembrook.
He was elected in 2010 and continues to raise issues with the current justice system, including the youth justice system in Victoria.
He is proud to represent a growing community with many young families; believing that building trust is the key to building a better future.
Mr Battin’s vision for Victoria’s future is a state where you can achieve anything.
“If we reduce government waste and encourage innovation, we will create jobs, reduce crime and reduce reliance on government support, creating a Victoria we would all be proud of,” he said.
Folkie 2026 date announced
IN the wake of yet another highly successful Port Fairy Folk Festival, organisers have released the date for 2026.
The next ‘Folkie’ has been scheduled for March 6-9, 2026.
Over the recent long weekend, more than 10,000 people gathered each day for a sunsoaked celebration in the seaside town.
With culture and music from across the globe, this year’s Folkie saw over 500 musicians from around the world perform across four stages in the festival arena, as well as in small halls and venues around Port Fairy.
The new stage layout and size was a success, with audiences enjoying the extra space for dancing, dining and refreshments.
Festival president Bruce Leishman said the weekend was a great success.
“The continued success of our festival indicates that the live music industry must be supported,”
Mr Leishman said.
“We benefit from a multi-generational audience that attends the festival year in, year out, and the support that they give to our local community cannot just be calculated financially.
“Everyone enjoys the program and activities that are shown in the festival arena and throughout the street fair.”
Tickets to the 2026 festival will go on sale mid2025.
Clare Vaughan and Courtney Guy encourage residents to take advantage of the ‘I’m Asking For A Friend’ sessions at the Archie Graham Centre. Courtney’s session on budgeting basics and financial wellbeing earlier this week was just one of four planned for residents.
Plans underway for Easter Fair
EXCITEMENT is building at Woodford Primary School, with its gigantic Easter Fair fast approaching.
With the fair to be held in the school grounds next Saturday, March 29, students have been busy creating some colourful and enticing items to sell from stalls in ‘entrepreneur alley’ while members of the organising committee finalise the entertainment, food vans, rides and other activities.
“Our Easter Fair is looking set to be an absolutely sensational one, with plenty to eat, drink, buy, play, see and do,” parents Alex Bright and Rebecca Hickey said.
“We’ll be crossing our fingers the weather is kind to us and we’re confident the community will come out in numbers to show their support.
“This will be a great fundraiser for the school, with proceeds going towards play equipment and classroom resources.”
Along with the student stalls, there will also be cut flowers and potted plants, second hand books and a variety of unique stalls offering some great gift ideas and treats.
And if you’re feeling hungry, don’t miss the delicious dessert and baked goods stalls, a barbecue, slushies and various food vans.
A special Kidzone will be set up and will feature a variety of affordable carnival rides and a petting zoo.
Live entertainment will run throughout the day, along with face and nail painting, tattoos and much more.
A special highlight of the day will no doubt be the school’s first ever Easter egg hunt.
For just $5 children will receive a cup that they can fill with the eggs they find during the hunt.
Year one and two children at Woodford Primary School are looking forward to next weekend’s huge Easter Fair in the schoolgrounds.
“Easter Bunny may also be roaming the schoolgrounds. We’re all very excited and really looking forward to the fair,” Alex said.
“We have so many things planned for the day and cannot wait to welcome everyone to Woodford.”
The fair, on March 29, will run from 10am-2pm.
Swap meet this
weekend
CAR enthusiasts of all ages should head to Koroit this weekend for the town’s annual Swap Meet Car Show.
The event, organised by the Koroit Lions and Warrnambool and District Drag Racing Association, will take place at Victoria Park from 7am through until 2pm. A small admission fee will be charged, with children admitted free. All proceeds from the day will help support the various Lions club projects.
DOWN AND DIRTY in the Garden DOWN DIRTY
Some gardening ideas for March
AS we make the transition from summer to autumn, now is the time to head out in to the garden and take stock of any damage done by the past season’s harsh rays.
And while the warm weather looks set to continue in patches throughout the coming weeks, now is the ideal time to enjoy some cooler days and fresh air in the garden.
Make sure you treat your summerweary lawns with a good fertiliser tonic and take the time to re-sow any bare patches.
Trim the hedges and start building a compost heap for autumn leaves.
Cut back herbaceous perennials such as aquilegias, asters, achilleas, centranthus, delphiniums, liatris, campanulas, penstemons and salvias once they are done flowering.
Now is also a great time to visit your local nursery or specialist rose grower and order some bare-rooted roses for planting during winter when dormant.
The middle of March is perfect to sow sweet-scented sweet peas, prune fuschias and take cuttings for new plants.
Lemon trees should be fed with a citrus-specific fertiliser and if wanting to encourage petunias and other annuals to continue flowering into autumn, clip them back and apply liquid fertiliser.
Main construction underway on Skate and Pla y
WORKS on the new Skate and Play project in Port Fairy are progressing, with earthworks nearing completion.
The skate park, playground and multi-court facilities are closer to fruition this week, with the precinct now a hive of activity.
With the recent approval of additional council funding, the project will now also feature a three-tier slide tower and 40m inclusive double flying fox.
Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster said the project was an exciting addition for the town and would provide entertainment and recreation for all ages.
“Toilet facilities, picnic areas, activity spaces, fitness equipment and parking have all been provided for in the precinct and will allow us to create a fantastic, family friendly space which the community has helped shape,” Cr Foster said.
“It’s going to be a wonderful place for the whole community to come together and enjoy.”
Along with construction at the skate and play site, council will be finishing works in Campbell Street to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Cr Foster said teams were
set to finalise the drainage, parking and road renewal works between James Street and Union Street in the coming months.
“There will be some traffic disruption during these tasks, with updates provided where possible, and we ask the
community to be patient as these works are completed,” she said.
“Changes to access points to Russell Clark Reserve will also occur as the footpath from Campbell Street is closed until construction works are completed.
“Access around the wetlands has been provided for walkers and for Parkrun.”
Council will arrange a dropin session in April for people wanting to find out more about the project, with an opening day event to be held on completion of works.
Residents can also keep up to date with project progress and news on the council Engage Moyne project page -https:// engage.moyne.vic.gov.au / port-fairy-play-and-skate. It is anticipated the project will be complete in June, weather permitting.
Input welcome on long-term land use
WARRNAMBOOL City Council is developing a new long-term land use strategy and is asking the community to get involved.
“We’re working on Warrnambool Futures, which will guide sustainable and balanced growth over the coming decades across the whole of the Warrnambool municipality,” mayor Cr Ben Blain said.
“Our most recent comprehensive long-term land use plan was completed in 2004 so the time is right to prepare a new plan for the next 20 to 30 years.
“We expect that over the next two decades Warrnambool will gain another 2,700 homes.
“Over that time we’re also on track to reach a population of about 41,000 so we want to make sure that new housing, businesses, transport, and community spaces reflect the needs and values of our community.”
According to Cr Blain, there are some big questions to tackle - do we want to increase housing densities?
Should we keep growing our residential areas and in which direction? How do we ensure our city remains easy to move around?
“This is why we’re encouraging the community to have a say,” he said.
“You can get involved by attending one of two Warrnambool Futures workshops, which will be held next Thursday, March 27.
There will be a workshop during office hours and one after hours.
As a conversation starter a State of Warrnambool report has been prepared by council’s partner in this project, SGS Economics and Planning.
“It provides a fascinating overview of existing growth plans, changes in our demographic profile, our health and wellbeing, housing affordability and the economy,” Cr Blain said.
“Among the notable changes is that between 2011 and 2021 there was a 26 per cent increase in lone person
households compared to a six per cent increase in households comprising a couple with children.
“Unemployment has fallen significantly over the past decade while median weekly household income is higher for Warrnambool residents compared to the regional average but is lower than Victoria as a whole.”
Those wanting to attend a workshop can register at www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au
“The State of Warrnambool is also on the Your Say site and we’re encouraging people to complete an online survey there as well.”
Over the duration of the Warrnambool Futures project there will be additional opportunities for people to have input.
The workshops, to be held on Thursday, March 27, will take place in the reception room at the Civic Centre on Liebig Street.
The first will run from 1pm until 3pm, with the second from 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Safe driving tips for older drivers MOTORING
WITH increasing numbers of senior drivers on our roads, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks we face when we get behind the wheel as we age.
Driving helps you stay both active and independent but it is also important to know how to stay safe and when to stop driving.
While many road safety programs focus on young and learner drivers, older drivers often face their own unique challenges.
Physical changes such as reduced mobility and slower reaction times can make driving more difficult and increase the risk of accidents.
In fact, older drivers are involved in a significant number of road accidents.
Your health can have a huge impact
on your ability to drive and drive safely.
Before you get behind the wheel, consider your vision and your mobility.
Are you on any medications that may affect your driving? Do you have any physical limitations that could also affect your reaction times or your ability to move in your seat?
Try to stay abreast with current driving rules and regulations. What may have been a ‘rule’ back when you got your license some 50 odd years ago, may no longer be relevant.
Rules have a tendency to change over the years so take the time to talk with other drivers/younger family members or perhaps contact VicRoads for any questions you may have if unsure.
Is your car roadworthy? Do you feel it needs updating?
Rather than purchasing a new car, you could consider upgrading your current vehicle to boost its safety.
Potential upgrades could include reversing cameras, steering aids, additional mirrors and collision sensors.
It may also be worth discussing these options with an occupational therapist who can assess your needs and recommend suitable modifications.
He/she may also be able to help with training on how to use them effectively.
Deciding when to give up driving is a tough decision but one that can vary greatly from one person to the next.
For experienced drivers who have always relied on their cars, this can pose many challenges.
There are some key signs that may signal it is time to assess your driving ability.
This includes deteriorating vision, physical limitations and cognitive challenges.
Talk with your local GP or health professional if you have any concerns at all.
Your safety is paramount. As is the safety of your fellow road users and passengers.
Outdoor cinema popular with families
MORE than 700 people took the opportunity to enjoy a pop-up cinema in Warrnambool’s Botanic Gardens last week.
Friday night’s entertainment included outdoor screenings of The Wild Robot and School of Rock.
Picnic blankets, chairs and even bean bags were sprawled out on the lawns from late afternoon as families enjoyed popcorn, snacks and two popular movies.
WEDNESDAY PARMA NIGHT
Choice of 5 different Parmas served with chips, salad, plus a beer, soft drink or glass of house wine. $25
THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT
300gram Porterhouse steak served with chips, salad and side of sauce of your choice, plus a beer, soft drink or glass of house wine. $27
SATURDAY
BURGER NIGHT
Choice of 4 different Burgers served with chips, plus a beer, soft drink or glass of house wine.
$22
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TAFE to help build women’s careers
SOUTH West TAFE will lead a major new program that will introduce up to 250 south-west women to potential careers in construction and clean energy.
The Great South Coast Construction Careers for Women Program will start in early May after receiving a $900,000 federal government Building Women’s Careers Program grant.
The government this week announced 10 community-led, placebased projects would share $9.5 million in funding through the second wave of the Building Women’s Careers Program which is designed to increase the number of women working in critical industries.
This is the second wave of projects funded through the Building Women’s Careers Program.
The projects aim to increase women’s access to flexible, safe and inclusive training and work opportunities.
All projects are being delivered in partnership to address the barriers for women entering, remaining and advancing in the traditionally maledominated industries of construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing,
and digital and technology.
South West TAFE director of strategy, research and clean economy innovations Dr John Flett said the Great South Coast Construction Careers for Women Program would create new opportunities for women.
“This is a great chance for South West TAFE to help women to improve their career options and transition into a sector that has a lot of fantastic opportunities for all south-west Victorians,” Dr Flett said.
The three-year program will run with industry partners Hansen Yuncken Australia and Ausnet Services.
South West Local learning and Employment Network (LLEN) will help with work placements and work experience connections.
The program will deliver a set of resources, activities and courses to develop the construction and clean energy sector’s capacity to attract, train and retain women in the workplace.
These will include a Gender Inclusivity Employment Kit with sample policies, procedures and templates, employer workshops, information sessions and employment leadership programs.
A series of women-only and mixed gender training programs will be offered, ranging from industry visits and speakers to short courses and full qualifications.
A Women’s Community of Practice will be established and a regional equity coordinator will be appointed to oversee the program.
Dr Flett said the program would support employers to employ female workers and apprentices in the clean energy and construction sectors.
“We’re looking to potentially reach 250 women over the next three years,” he said.
“We will work with our key partners Hansen Yuncken Australia, builders of the new Warrnambool Base Hospital. to cover construction while the clean energy side will be represented by Ausnet Services.
“It is the company rebuilding the high voltage transmission lines between Heywood and Portland, along with other projects in south-west Victoria.
“This is another way in which South West TAFE is trying to support the state and federal government’s net zero targets.”
The program will run from
Warrnambool, with activities also in Portland, Hamilton and Colac.
South West TAFE CEO Mark Fidge described the new program as an exciting initiative to address the gender imbalance in trades.
Mr Fidge said it was important that women have equal opportunity to get involved in trades to fill skills gap needs.
“It has been shown that women are a fantastic addition across all trades and this will increase opportunities in critically important sectors,” he said.
In announcing the grants, Minister for Women, Senator Katy Gallagher said programs like these make a crucial contribution to supporting women into male-dominated trades and making sure they can succeed and be safe in these important industries.
“This also helps to narrow the gender pay gap and boost critical workforces,” she said.
Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles said that boosting women’s participation in the workforce was fundamental to addressing skills shortages and building Australia’s future.
Electrical student encourages women to enter trade
ROZETTA Punton has a simple reason for encouraging other women to follow her footsteps into a trade career.
“Because we can,” she said.
“What is stopping women from doing the same jobs men are doing?”
Rozetta is nearing the end of her electrical apprenticeship and said she was happy to match her skills with anyone in the industry.
The South West TAFE student hopes the new Great South Coast Construction Careers for Women program, funded as part of the federal government’s Building Women’s Careers Program, will encourage more women into trades and more companies to consider employing women.
Rozetta has been studying towards a career as an electrician since finishing year 12 in 2020.
After completing a six-month preapprenticeship in electrical, she moved into trade assistant work with a domestic electrical company in Portland while studying three days a week at South West TAFE.
She progressed to an apprenticeship in August 2021, initially with a domestic company before moving to the industrial sector at Alcoa’s Portland smelter. The fourth-year apprentice sees
good job security as a registered electrician.
“Jobs might be lost because of robotics and AI but you will always need electrics for those improvements,” she said.
“The diversity of the trade is really interesting and it can take you anywhere. You could set up music festivals, even work in Antarctica.
“You need an electrician for everything and I really enjoy the work.”
Three of the 12 students in Rozetta’s South West TAFE class are female, but the proportion of women is lower in other classes.
Rozetta sees no drawbacks to being a female in a maledominated trade and she hopes the new program opens options for women and changes the attitudes of employers.
“It’s not just about whether women want to get into trades or not, it’s about whether companies are willing to employ them,” she said.
“I’ve been lucky to have two very supportive workplaces, but that’s not always the case for women.”
Rozetta Punton is nearing the end of her electrical apprenticeship and encourages other women to enter the trade.
THE Warrnambool Community Garden was a hive of activity when it hosted its first ever harvest festival last weekend.
Last Saturday’s ‘Harfest’ attracted a crowd to the garden’s quarry amphitheatre, keen to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, food and activities.
your teddies 1 2 3 4
CHILDREN across the district are encouraged to pack their favourite teddies and head to Flagstaff Hill this weekend.
The annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic will once again see teddy bears of all shapes, sizes and ages join their owners for a special picnic at Flagstaff Hill from 11am.
Visitors are encouraged to take along a picnic lunch, or take advantage of the on-site dining options.
Throughout the day there will be plenty to keep youngsters and adults entertained, with live music from Amelia Jordyn and Joseph Lim
plus bear stories from Flagstaff Hill’s resident storyteller.
Is your favourite teddy missing an eye or losing some stuffing?
A trip to the Teddy Hospital for a check-up may be just what they need to feel better.
Get creative and make a special picnic outfit for your teddy using repurposed materials.
The Village Bear is also excited and looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
Entry is free to locals who sign up to the free Local Ambassador Program – www.flagstaffhill.com/ local-ambassador-program.
1. The Southern Ocean Sea Band entertain crowds.
2. Warrnambool Community Garden’s ‘scarecrow’ entertains the crowds.
3. Krissy, Fletcher, Geoffrey and Xavier Walsh had a lovely day out.
4. Matilda and Audrey Fraser enjoy the activities.
Cars glisten at Lake Pertobe
CARS were sparkling on the lawns of Lake Pertobe last weekend for the 13th annual Show ‘n Shine.
Saturday’s event, hosted by the Western Victoria Holden Car Club, once again attracted large crowds of motoring enthusiasts eager to take a close look at the cars on show and talk with owners.
Western Victoria Holden Car Club treasurer John Welch said organisers were thrilled with the attendance on the day and with the support shown by the local community.
“We had 75 cars on display at Lake Pertobe and we managed to raise just on $2,000 which will be donated to the Warrnambool and District Hospice,” he said.
“Each year we chose a different charity to receive a donation and we believe the hospice program does some very important, wonderful work in the community.”
To date, the club has donated around $25,000.
“We enjoy being able to make a financial contribution to worthy charities and will continue to do so,” Mr Welch said.
The Western Victoria Holden Car Club currently has around 50 members, with some travelling from as far afield as Hamilton, Dunkeld and Portland.
“We don’t have a clubroom but we just enjoy going on a run once a month to various places of interest – we have a variety of models but they’re all Holdens.”
LEFT: Jody Golding from Hamilton with her prized vehicle.
Fred Chatfield and Susie Millard were keen to raise some funds and awareness for Hospice.
AS education continues to evolve to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners, so too does Warrnambool College with a range of educational and extra-curricular programs and opportunities to challenge and engage each and every student.
Students are spoilt for choice when it comes to which pathway and passion to pursue.
The college offers access to the accredited Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, the rigorous Sporting Pathway Program (SPP) and multiple senior pathway programs (including Vocational Education and Training and accelerated university-based subjects).
Various sporting and extracurricular academies, theatre and multiple bands are also accessible for students.
Warrnambool College principal Dave Clift said treating each young person as an individual was key to the college’s and student success.
“It’s more than a motto,” Mr Clift said.
“It is how we live out each day.
“We cater to individual interests and learning needs. We support students to work at their personal best and embrace a future of endless opportunities.”
Mr Clift invited prospective 2026 families to visit the College’s Open Night next Monday, March 24 from 4pm-7pm to hear more about its programs and how the college can tailor its learning to support each student.
“At Warrnambool College we’re committed to creating a place of belonging
Your future, your way
where all students feel safe, valued, and respected,” Mr Clift said.
“Our goal is to engage and challenge every student, fostering a love of learning and a commitment to being the best version of themselves.
“We hold students to high levels of achievement in their own personal learning success. We provide the scaffolding, support and encouragement to assist our students, helping them build resilience and a strong work ethic.”
Mr Clift said the college recognised education was not ‘one size fits all’ and its multidisciplinary team - including teachers, allied health professionals and counsellors - worked collaboratively to ensure every student received the support, opportunities and personalised learning experiences they needed to succeed.
He said Warrnambool College offered the highly successful Sporting Pathway Program (SPP).
The program aims to use the passion of sport to engage and expand a student’s learning opportunities.
It involves partnerships with Ballarat’s Federation University’s Exercise and Health Science Faculty, a locally-based physiotherapist who works with students and a range of elite coaches and qualified strength and conditioning coaches.
SPP aims to develop the ‘whole athlete’ with a focus on applied science, strength and conditioning programs along with advanced fitness sessions using the latest fitness styles, techniques and equipment.
Gifted students in the top five to 10 per cent of their year level can apply for the college’s Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program which allows students to progress through their secondary education faster, providing
them with tailored challenging learning experiences.
Warrnambool College is one of a limited number of Victorian schools to offer the Department of Education and Training accredited SEAL Program and it is the south-west’s only SEAL accredited school.
The college caters for students of all abilities and its Disability Inclusion team works closely with young people, teachers and support staff to provide a curriculum that’s relevant to each student and their personal growth.
This team also works to support teachers to adapt their practice around the student’s individual needs and abilities.
Mr Clift said diversity strengthened the school community and the college hosted
the nationally-recognised Indigenous programs of The Clontarf Foundation (for male students) and Stars Foundation (for female students), helping to engage students in education and encouraged them to embrace, celebrate and continue to learn about their culture.
“We are committed to creating an environment where all students feel valued, heard, and supported - regardless of their cultural background, identity, or lived experiences,” Mr Clift said.
“Our school culture is constantly evolving, shaped by the voices and experiences of our students, staff and community.”
As part of next Monday’s Open Night, tours will run from 4.30pmuntil 6pm, with a presentation in the college hall at 6.30pm.
RIGHT:
Tehan commits to $1.5mil sports hub
MEMBER for Wannon
Dan Tehan has committed $1.5 million towards a new community sports hub in Port Fairy if re-elected.
Speaking in the coastal town late last week, Mr Tehan said an elected Liberal government would invest the funds to support the construction of a new ‘hub’ at Gardens Reserve.
He said the new community sports hub would provide modern facilities for local athletes and the wider community.
“This project would ensure Port Fairy had a state-of-the art sporting hub to accommodate the community’s growing population and encourage greater participation in sport,” Mr Tehan said.
“Sport is at the heart of regional life, bringing people together to play, stay active and strengthen their community connections.
“This investment will deliver a modern, purpose-built facility that supports Port Fairy’s growth and creates an inclusive sporting environment for people of all ages, genders and abilities.”
Port Fairy Football Netball Club president Rob Evans welcomed the commitment, calling it a significant boost for the club and the broader community.
Members of the Port Fairy Football
“The $1.5 million commitment from Dan and the Liberal Party enables our club to move forward and to move closer to bringing our dream to reality,” Mr Evans said.
“This project will give us a top-notch regional facility with modern amenities, making it easier for people of all ages,
genders and abilities to get involved.
“Our club is all about bringing the community together through sport, health and well-being, so we couldn’t be more excited about this announcement.”
Moyne Shire mayor Cr Karen Foster also welcomed
the funding commitment, recognising the long- standing need for upgraded facilities.
“This funding will go a long way towards bringing a longawaited vision to life,” Cr Foster said.
“This is an important project for the football netball club community, and it’s fantastic to see it getting the attention it deserves.”
“When completed, the pavilion will be a focal point for the football and netball clubs and the wider community, offering a modern space for events and facilities that cater to an increasingly diverse sporting landscape.
Netball Club were thrilled to hear of Dan Tehan’s funding pledge towards a new community sports hub in the town if re-elected.
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MEETINGS
The Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at the RSL Clubrooms on Sunday March 23, 2025 at 2.00pm Warrnambool RSL Sub-branch, 1 Artillery Cres, Warrnambool. Nominations for the positions of Committee Members and President are welcome.
Nominations must be sent to the Secretary, no later than Monday, March 17, 2025
MORTLAKE
With only minimal amounts of rain and the prevailing dry conditions Mortlake agents penned 3578 cattle at todays market being a slight increase on the previous fortnight of 178 head.
Better quality bullocks were yarded displaying less weight than the previous fortnight and a number of manufacturing types were available.
Trade cattle featured supplementary fed quality lead lines however they did tail off to plainer crossbred types.
The cow offering this week presented an increase in the number of dairy types on offer.
A near capacity field of buyers including feeders and restockers operated on 377 bullocks along with 1280 trade weights and 1837 cows and 84 grown bulls.
The market remained unchanged over the grown and manufacturing steers as well as firm over the trade weights.
Heavy and medium weight beef cows were slightly stronger by 10c/kg along with dairy breeds also stronger by 10c/kg.
Light beef cows back to the paddock rose by 40 to 70c/ kg in places and grown bulls gained 25c/kg in places for the heavy end.
Vealers to the trade made to 392c/kg with bullocks to 380c/kg. Trade weights realized from 340 to 380c with the very best topping at 390c/kg.
The heavy beef cows made from 275 to 314 c/kg with the medium and lighter weights making from 250 to 294c/ kg with dairy cows generally selling from 240 to 288c/kg. Manufacturing steers sold to 325c and crossbred steers to 378c/kg. Grown bulls sold to 344c/kg.
Market Reporter Chris Agnew.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
Hamilton agents yarded 14200 lambs this week a decrease of 3300 on last week’s market along with 5800 sheep in a combined offering.
The lead lambs were ideal trade weight and finish encompassing about 40% of the offering.
The tail was evident again with the younger lightweight lambs with the dry conditions now really showing its effect. No heavy lambs in excess of 30kg cwt were offered with most of the regular buying panel on the rail.
The 21 to 26kg lamb with finish and shorn attracted the strongest competition from the trade with all lambs being slightly dearer by $5 to $10/head.
Well finished lambs to the trade realized between 760c and 830c/kg cwt with the heaviest lambs topping at $220/ head.
Feeder and restocker competition was strong for the lighter end lambs realizing between 750c and 880c/kg cwt to be $10/head dearer with local and interstate orders evident.
Light new season lambs 12 to 16kg sold from $93 to $147/head with the 18 to 22kg making from $140 to $165 and the 22 to 26kg selling from $163 to $210 with the shorn lamb market topping at $220/head.
The was a good yarding of trade sheep with a mix of Merino’s and crossbreds available.
Not all buyers were present or active and despite this the market was $15 to $20/head stronger with mutton realizing between 400 and 500c/kg cwt.
Heavy crossbred ewes sold to $166 and Merino ewes to $114 with Merino wethers making $125/head.
Market Reporter Chris Agnew.
Warrnambool Moyne & District Cricket SCOREBOARD season
PREMIER
NESTLES 1st Innings
M Murphy, c: T Bryce b: J Elford...................................4
W Hinkley, c: B Brooks b: C Sharma ...........................24
G Williams, not out ....................................................90
T Powell, c: P Bubb b: C Sharma ................Golden Duck
J Hetherington, c: T Bryce b: C Sharma .....................37
S Illeperuma, c&b: J Louth ........................................46
M Jackman, b: J Elford ................................................1
M Harricks, run out: C Sharma.....................................2
P Douglas, c: C Lenehan b: J Louth ............Golden Duck
R
M Cameron, run out: T Bryce .................................Duck
WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings
R Mottram, lbw: B Jenkinson .....................................23
X Gercovich, lbw: B Jenkinson...................................39
D Cooper, c: L Burgess b: B Jenkinson .........................8
J Campbell, c: T Creece b: H Schlaghecke ...................8
Z Mungean, c: L Burgess b: B Jenkinson....................27
J Atkinson, b: H Schlaghecke ......................................1
D Harrison, c&b: B Jenkinson ......................................5
I Wilson, not out.........................................................10
D Subasinghe, c: B Jenkinson b: T Creece ...................3
W Colla, c: J Creece b: T Creece .................................21
S Podger, c&b: B Jenkinson ...................................Duck Extras (0WD 0NB 4LB 18B 0P) ....................................22 Total ....................................................................10/167
NTH WARRNAMBOOL Bowling O M R
H Schlaghecke
N Robertson 8 3 23
B Jenkinson 30.5 14 51
L Burgess 11 3 19
T Creece 8 2 21 2 0
NTH WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings
J Harry, c: I Wilson b: J Atkinson.............................Duck
L Burgess, c: I Wilson b: R Mottram..............................1
N Robertson, c: Z Mungean b: T Jayawardhane ...........7
B Jenkinson, b: D Harrison ..........................................8
J Nyikos, c: J Petherick b: M Petherick.........................5 R Youl, c: A Boyle b: D Hawkins ....................................5 R Lucas, c: J Stapleton b: D Hawkins ...........................1
B Gannon, c: E Gegg b: M Jones ................................24
J Lucas, c: E Gegg b: J Kenna ....................................13 N Cowan, not out .........................................................0
Total ....................................................................10/151
WEST WARRNAMBOOL Bowling
D Fowler
N Cowan
E Taylor
B Threlfall
J Douglas
J Nyikos
Madden
R Lucas
B Gannon
BYE: PORT FAIRY
CHAMPIONSHIP
ROUND 13 - ONE DAY PLAY WARRNAMBOOL vs NIRRANDA
WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings
J Cashin, c: J Walsh b: L Walsh ..................................14
A Tempany, c: O Poumako b: J Walsh ...........................4
J Greer, c: B Oates b: C Arthur ....................................15
J Mungean, c: C Arthur b: J Walsh .............................18
B Lynch, c: L Morrison b: H Stansfield ..........................9
S Nicolson, c: B Oates b: S Haberfield ........................27
A Love, c: C Arthur b: H Stansfield ..............................17
B Roberts, c: O Poumako b: L Morrison ........................7
S Wallace, c: N Reason b: H Stansfield .........................2
MORTLAKE vs ALLANSFORD-PANMURE
ALLANSFORD-PANMURE 1st Innings
C Bant, b: T Lamont......................................................7
S Silva, c&b: T Robertson ...........................................44
L Rea, c: C Baker b: C Feranando................................31
B Bant, c: C Feranando b: T Lamont............................18
D Meade, lbw: K Sineth ..............................................39
C Brisbane, c: ? b: T Lamont ..................................Duck M Fernando, c: C Feranando b: T Lamont .....................2
P Mahony, c: S Blacker b: T Lamont ...........................21
M Mills, run out: T Podger, S Blacker ..........................11 R Shahzad, lbw: K Sineth .............................................8
S Richardson, not out ..................................................0 Extras (0WD 0NB 9LB 0B 0P) ........................................9 Total ....................................................................10/190
MORTLAKE Bowling O M R W Wd Nb
Baker
Lamont
S Wareham
C Feranando
J Lehmann
K Sineth
T Podger
MORTLAKE 1st Innings
Fernando
Hewage
DENNINGTON 1st Innings
S Beks, b: N Best .......................................................45
W Owen, c: O Noonan b: A Doak .............................Duck
L Couch, c&b: H De
P Hewage, not out .....................................................23
F Qureshi, c: P Senevirathne b: H De
D Jayasinghe, not out..................................................4
B Karunarathne, b: H Stansfield.............................Duck
Total ......................................................................5/125
WARRNAMBOOL Bowling O M
D Jayasinghe
B Lynch
A Love
J Greer
B Karunarathne
J Mungean
Wd Nb
MERRIVALE vs ALLANSFORD-PANMURE
MERRIVALE 1st Innings
N Sinnott, c: B Boyd b: D Ryan .....................................1
J Logan, c: D Bourke b: A Poumako..............................3
R Wallace, c: J Mulheron b: K Timms
Warrnambool Moyne & District Cricket SCOREBOARD season
DIVISION TWO
Division 4 Premiers
DENNINGTON’S division four cricketers are celebrating a premiership win.
The team took out the Warrnambool Moyne and District Association grand final with a four-wicket win over Noorat Terang last Saturday.
In what was a low-scoring affair at Brierly on Saturday, Noorat Terang was sent in to bat first and wickets fell quickly – with Bradley Toogood finishing with figures of 4/15 and Tim Baulch 3/14.
Dennington dismissed the Lions in the 21st over for just 57 and, in reply, reached 6/58 with Tim Baulch unbeaten on 16 and Cohen Brookes (14) among the top scorers.
In what is believed to be a league first, the game was officiated by two female umpires.
Ingrid Bellman and Brooke Herbertson created history when they took to Brierly Reserve.
It’s believed the pair were the first female umpires to take charge of a men’s match in the association’s 100-year history.
Cricket umpires Ingrid Bellman and Brooke Herbertson were the first women to officiate a men’s cricket match in the association’s 100-year history.
Dennington celebrates its division four premiership win.
VICTORIAN sprintcar championship
Heat no obstacle for skaters
THREE talented skaters from Warrnambool Roller Derby braved the heat over the recent long weekend to compete in a tournament in Darebin.
The East Coast Clash proved a challenging tournament for Warrnambool’s The Mad Splatter (Rose Ceratops), Monk (Genevieve Monk) and EvilOffspring (Michelle Scroggie).
In incredibly hot conditions, 25 games were played across the weekend, with teams coming from all over Australia to compete.
Monk and Splats played five games; three as part of Ballarat’s Ratpack and two with their own team TRV.
Splats also held the role of captain while EvilOffspring was the bench coach.
While no games were won by the Warrnambool skaters, a great time was had.
Scores from the tournament:
Ballarat v Dragon City 113-228, Ballarat v South Sea 122-307, TRV v East Vic 156-314, TRV v Geelong 119297, Ballarat v Geelong 112-211.
David bowls them over
David Altmann has again celebrated success in the bowling alley.
WARRNAMBOOL ten pin bowler David Altmann has topped the leader board at the recent Country Cup at Keon Park.
At the end of the three-day event, David finished first in the men’s division with an average of 225.
During the course of the tournament his highest scores were 269, 258 and 255.
Warrnambool Bowl also sent two teams to the event – overall, they finished in eighth place with a combined total of 117.5 points.
The winning combined team, from Geelong, took victory on 149.5 points.
Warrnambool’s men’s team also placed fourth overall on 72.5 points while the women finished eighth on 45 points.
Strong field
at East Fram
FIFTY players competed in the latest round of the twilight series at East Framlingham Golf Club.
Last Wednesday’s competition was won by Gerard Eccles on 37 (men’s scratch) and Kerri Johnston 39-8-31 (men’s handicap).
The men’s non-handicap scratch went to Andy Brown 45 while Ross Donnelly won the non-handicap on 45.
The ladies’ scratch was won by Adriana Quattrocchi 56 while Ayden Bosse had the men’s longest drive.
In the junior under 16s scratch event, Jon Kelly was the winner on 58.
Nearest the pins: 1st Tony Kenna, 2nd Willis Johnston, 3rd Kerri Johnston, 4th Josh Brown, 5th Eddie Kenna, 6th Josh Brown, 7th Wil Kenna, 8th Danny Kenna and 9th Andy Brown.
The raffle was won by Willis Johnston.
Last Saturday’s two-person ambrose (Tony Grundy Trophy) was won by Tom Wright and Tim Walker on net 54.75.
Second were Ben and Craig Lee on 56.25, followed by Josh Brown and George Beasley 62, Bruce Knee and Trevor Blackley 63.75, Troy Kenna and Greg Kelly 63.75, Brett Willsher and Ben Nevill 64.75.
The social winner was John Eccles.
Nearest the pin: 3rd Trevor Blackley, 6th Tony Kenna, 7th Ben Lee, 9th Tim Walker (eagle) and super pin on the 6th Tony Kenna.
Next week is stableford.
Ladies contested the third round of championships (stroke) last Tuesday.
Twenty-five players enjoyed the competition, along with another five contesting a nine-hole stableford.
A grade was won by Anne Grenfell 91/25/66 followed by Robyn McLeod 98/26/72.
B grade went to Pauline Armstrong 100/36/64, with Annie Carroll the runner-up on 103/35/68.
Maureen O’Loughlan won C grade on 112/42/70, followed by Jan McCluskey 110/39/71.
Nearest the pins: A grade – second shot on the 4th/13th Barb Hill; B grade – third shot on the 9th/18th Carol Parsons; C grade 2nd shot on the 7th/16th Jan McCluskey.
Super pin on the 3rd/12th will jackpot.
Next week will be stroke and the fourth/final round of championships and the monthly medal.
Veal eyes track championship
WARRNAMBOOL’S
Jamie Veal has driven his way into contention for a possible eighth Premier Speedway Track Championship.
Following his third open Sprintcar win at Premier last weekend, Veal now sits on top of the championship leaderboard, 116 points ahead of his closest rival, fellow local Peter Doukas, with his eyes firmly set on the $10,000 prizemoney.
However, with 150 points for a win, the championship is not yet Veal’s, with the final round to be completed on Easter Sunday.
Jordan Rae has moved from ninth to fourth and also has a chance to move up the ladder at the Easter Sunday event while South Australian Luke Dillon is now in the top 10.
The top 10 on the leaderboard currently sit as follows:
Jamie Veal 1006 points, Peter Doukas 890, Jock Goodyer 724, Jordan Rae 688, Brock Hallett 682, Lockie McHugh 672, Luke Dillon 646, Ashley Cook 628, James McFadden 574 and Daniel Pestka 554.
The final round of the Sprintcar championship will be held on Easter Sunday, April 20.
The event will also include Super Rods and a massive fireworks display.
2025
1st
Saturday trial trial for junior footy
PORT Fairy Football Netball
Club will be one of five Hampden League clubs set to trial junior football matches on Saturdays this season.
Over the past six months, the Hampden Football Netball League (HFNL) has been working closely with clubs to explore a significant scheduling change, moving all junior football games from Sundays to Saturdays. Following the successful
transition of all HFNL netball teams to Saturday competition at the start of the 2024 season, the league invited clubs to submit their thoughts on how a similar move for junior football could work in 2025.
After multiple meetings with club representatives, and following a split vote between clubs, the HFNL has decided to trial the hyrbid format in the upcoming season. Five clubs - Port Fairy, Hamilton, Koroit, Terang Mortlake and Camperdown have committed to the trial.
This means their junior football
teams will now play on Saturdays alongside their junior netball teams, senior football and netball teams when scheduled to meet in the junior fixture.
The HFNL will monitor the trial throughout the 2025 season, gathering feedback from clubs, players and families to determine if the model should be expanded in future seasons.
The move represents a significant step in streamlining HFNL’s scheduling and ensuring a more family-friendly and sustainable approach to junior football.
O’Connor named in Vixens academy squad
SOUTH Warrnambool netballer Ally O’Connor has been named in the Melbourne Vixens Academy Squad to compete in the 2025 SN Reserves competition.
The SN Reserves competition is a key pathway for athletes on the cusp of SSN and Ally’s appointment to the squad reflects her commitment and dedication to the sport.
Ally’s work rate both on and off the court continues to inspire all those at the Roosters.
The club’s senior netball coach, Will Jamison, said Ally was a true leader both on and off the court.
“Ally sets an incredible example, always making herself available to everyone at our club,” Jamison said.
“All our players, from our mini Roostres through to our seniors, have someone at our club of Ally’s calibre to aspire to; a real personification of everything that is special at South.”
VICTORIAN SPRINTCAR CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
place Jamie Veal, 2nd place Todd Moule, 3rd place Daniel Pestka.
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7:30 AFL: Round 2: Western Bulldogs v Collingwood *Live* From The MCG [s]
10:30AFL: Post-Game [s]
11:15 GetOn Extra [s] – Each week join Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa as they dive headlong into the all the weekend’s best racing to find you their best bets.
11:45 Suits L.A.: Batman Returns (M) [s]
12:45We Interrupt This Broadcast (PG) [s]
4:00 Million Dollar Minute [s]
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s]
11:30NINE News Morning [s]
12:00Movie: “Killer Vacation” (M v) (’18) Stars: Alexa Havins, Jacob Young
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Forest (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 Sam Pang Tonight (M l,s) [s]
8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 10:5010’s Late News [s] 11:15The Project (PG) [s] 12:10The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]
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5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Urban Conversion (PG) 10:00Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Zagred - Dolac (PG) (In English/ Croatian) 11:05Dream Of Italy (PG) 11:35Football: FIFA CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Brazil v Colombia *Live* 1:45 Taekwondo 1:50 Haka Warriors 2023
2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (M) 3:00 NITV News Nula
3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News
7:30 James May - Our Man In Italy: Hey Pesto (M) 8:30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Green Machines (PG) 9:20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead (PG)
ABC ENTERTAINS (23) 3:00 DVine Living (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Bargain Hunt 12:30 DVine Living (PG) 1:00 Auction Squad 2:00 Harry’s Practice 2:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 3:00 Better Homes And Gardens
Heartbreak High (PG) 6:30 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Movie: “L.A. Confidential” (M) (’97) Stars: Kevin Spacey
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Gardening Australia Junior 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
12:00 American Restoration (PG) 12:30 American Pickers (PG) 1:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 2:00 Nature Gone Wild (PG) 3:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 3:30 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG)
12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 Explore 1:55 A&E After Dark (M l) 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “Carry On Cruising” (G) (’62) Stars: Sidney James 5:20 Your Garden Made Perfect 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 NRL: Broncos v Cowboys *Live* 9:55 Rugby League: Golden Point 10:45 Movie: “American Assassin” (M) (’17)
1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Ghosts (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:00 Becker (PG) 12:55
12:00 Pretty Little Liars (M) 3:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Duff” (M l,s) (’15) Stars: Mae Whitman 9:30 Movie: “American Pie” (MA15+) (’99) Stars: Shannon Elizabeth 11:30 The O.C. (M l,s) 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 8:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life Is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Fire Country (M v) 11:15 Jake And The Fatman
6:20 PBS
7:20 Jeopardy! 7:45 NITV News Update 7:50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The Radio Star (M l,s)
3:00 Movie: “All At Sea” (AKA ‘Wide Blue Yonder’) (PG) (’10) Stars: Brian Cox 4:40 Movie: “The Falcons” (PG) (’18) Stars: Baldur Björn Arnarsson (In Icelandic) 6:35 Movie: “Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House” (M) (’17) Stars: Liam Neeson 8:30 Movie: “Argo” (M l,v) (’12)
6:00 rage (PG) [s]
7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s]
9:00 rage (PG) [s]
10:30rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:30Death In Paradise (PG) [s]
1:25 Darby And Joan (PG) [s]
2:15 Under The Vines (PG) [s]
2:55 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) [s]
3:45 The Role Of A Lifetime (PG) [s]
4:35 The Platypus Guardian (PG) [s]
5:30 Great Expectations - Karta The Orang-Utan’s Story [s]
6:00 Landline [s]
6:30 Back Roads (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] –Marlon receives a mysterious phone call from his old boss, who sounds badly injured as he begs him for help.
8:30 Vera: The Rising Tide (M) [s]
10:00Unforgotten (M) [s]
10:50Boat Story (M) [s]
11:50rage (MA15+) [s]
12:20 Movie: “Tracks” (M) (’13) 2:10 ER (PG) 2:55 Doctor Who (PG)
6:00 NBC Today [s]
7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s]
10:00The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s]
12:00Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ The Valley *Live* [s]
5:00 Seven News At 5 [s]
5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s]
7:30 Movie: “Gladiator” (M v) (’00) – A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Stars: Russell Crowe
10:40Movie: “The Pope’s Exorcist” (MA15+) (’23) Stars: Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto
12:55We Interrupt This Broadcast (PG) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping 4:00 It’s Academic [s]
6:00 Getaway (PG) [s]
6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:00 Weekend Today [s]
10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s]
12:00Surfing Australia TV [s]
12:30My Way [s]
1:00 Let’s Eat With George: George’s Greek Food Odyssey [s]
1:30 Hybrid Horizons [s]
2:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s]
2:30 Bondi Vet (PG) [s]
3:30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Forest (PG) [s]
4:30 The Garden Gurus [s]
5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s]
5:30 Getaway (PG) [s]
6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 Space Invaders: Leona (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” (M l,s) (’94) Stars: Toni Collette
10:40Movie: “Red Dog - True Blue” (PG) (’16) Stars: Levi Miller, 12:20Bondi Vet (PG) [s] 1:10 Pointless (PG) [s]
11:40Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:00Australia By DesignArchitecture [s]
12:30Intrepid Adventures [s]
1:00 10 Minute Kitchen [s]
1:30 Frugal Foodie [s]
2:00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass [s]
2:30 Island Dreaming [s]
3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 My Market Kitchen [s]
4:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 7:30 Love It Or List It Australia: Morningside [s] 8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 Matlock: Pregame (PG) [s]
5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Accidental Renovators 10:20Football: FIFA CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Uruguay v Argentina *Live* From The Estadio Centenario 12:30 Worldwatch – BBC News At Ten 1:00 Motorsport: Race Tasmania: Day 1 *Live* From Symons Plains Raceway 5:00 Worldwatch 5:30 War Miners - Covert Mission Beneath Arras (In English/ French)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Mont-Saint-Michel (PG) (In English/ French)
8:30 Blenheim - The People Behind The Palace 9:25 Ray Martin - The Last Goodbye (PG) 10:25Cycling: Milan-San Remo: Pavia To San Remo *Live* From Northwestern Italy
3:55 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 4:35 MythBusters (PG) 5:25 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Live At The Apollo (M) 8:45 Movie: “Rhys Nicholson: Live At The Athenaeum” (PG) (’20)
ABC ENTERTAINS (23) 12:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ The Valley *Live* 6:00 Dog Patrol (PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 I Escaped To The Country
3:00 Play School 3:30 The Snail And The Whale 4:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking 8:50 Fresh Off The Boat (PG)
11:10 Edgar Wallace Mysteries (PG) 12:30 Movie: “The Amorous Prawn” (G) (’62) Stars: Ian Carmichael 2:25 Movie: “So Little Time” (PG) (’52) Stars: Maria Schell 4:15 Movie: “Red River” (G) (’48) Stars: John Wayne 7:00 Rugby Union: Super Rugby Pacific: Waratahs v Brumbies *Live* 9:30 Rugby Union: Post-Match
1:00 Booba’s Adventures 1:15 The Nanny (PG) 2:15 Movie: “Nanny McPhee Returns” (G) (’10) Stars: Emma Thompson 4:20 Young Sheldon (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” (G) (’11) Stars: Justin Long 7:30 Movie: “Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb” (PG) (’14) Stars: Ben Stiller
6:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:30 Wheel Of Fortune 9:00 Frasier (PG) 11:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 11:30 Ridiculousness (PG) 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 2:30 Ridiculousness (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping (PG)
6:00 Home Shopping 9:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 10:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:00 JAG (PG) 1:55 Top Gear Australia (PG) 3:20 Australian Survivor (PG) 4:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 6:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 11:10 Blue Bloods (M s,v) 12:05 Fire Country (PG)
2:35 Movie: “Diana” (M l) (’13) Stars: Naomi Watts 4:40 Movie: “The Young Victoria” (PG) (’09) Stars: Emily Blunt (In English/ German) 6:40 Movie: “Nights In Roadanthe” (PG) (’08) Stars: Richard Gere 8:30 Movie: “Silver Linings Playbook” (M l,s,v) (’12) Stars: Bradley Cooper
6:00 rage (PG) [s]
7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s]
9:00 Insiders [s]
10:00Offsiders [s]
10:30The World This Week [s]
11:00Compass (PG) [s]
11:30Songs Of Praise [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:30Landline [s]
1:30 Gardening Australia [s]
2:30 Monty Don’s French Gardens: Gardens Of Power And Passion [s]
3:30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul: Istanbul And Cappadocia (M) [s]
4:15 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special (PG) [s]
5:05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong: Happiness [s]
6:00 Antiques Roadshow [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 Darby And Joan (PG) [s]
8:15 Unforgotten (M l,s) [s]
9:05 Boat Story (M) [s]
10:05Irresistible (MA15+) [s]
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12:30 ER (PG) 1:15 Movie: “Superman II” (PG) (’80) Stars: Christopher Reeve 3:20 Doctor Who (PG) 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:35 MythBusters (PG) 5:30 Heartbreak
3:00 Play School 3:30 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef 4:15 Play School Art Time 4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:10 The Most Magnificent Thing 5:35 Fireman
Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:35
Hey Duggee 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:35 Moominvalley 8:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 8:30 Fresh Off The Boat (PG)
3:00 AFL: Round 2: North Melbourne v Melbourne *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Australian Idol: Top 8 (PG) [s] 8:40 Seven News Spotlight [s]
9:40 The Hunters: Mr Cruel (M v) [s] –Australia’s most notorious cold cases are re-opened. Ex-detective Steve Van Aperen and crime journalist Adam Shand investigate the horrifying Mr Cruel attacks.
11:10Autopsy USA: Dean Martin (M) [s]
12:10The Bay (M l,v) [s]
1:10 Travel Oz: Christmas Island & Norfolk Island (PG) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
3:30 Million Dollar Minute [s]
4:00 NBC Today [s]
Escape To The Country 2:00 South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 4:30 I Escaped To The Country 5:30 Escape To The Country 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (PG) 8:30 Vera (M) 10:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 11:30 Slow Train Through Africa
6:00 Hello SA (PG) [s]
6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 12:00Wide World Of Sports (PG) [s] 1:00 Fish Forever [s]
1:30 Drive TV [s]
2:00 Oz Off Road TV (PG) [s]
3:00 David Attenborough’s The Mating Game: Oceans: Out Of The Blue (PG) [s]
4:00 Space Invaders (PG) [s]
5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s]
5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:40 Footy Furnace (M l,v) [s]
10:40NINE News Late [s]
11:10See No Evil: Not A Social Person (M v) [s] 12:05The First 48: Point Of No Return (M l) [s] 1:00 Destination WA [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Movie: “Return To Paradise” (PG) (’53) Stars: Gary Cooper 3:00 NRL: Eels v Bulldogs *Live* 6:00 Dad’s Army (PG) 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30
6:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:30 Farm To Fork [s] 8:00 The Yes Experiment (PG) [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 9:00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 9:30 Loving Gluten Free [s]
10:00Buy To Build [s]
10:30Are You RV Safe? [s]
11:00Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s]
12:00Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
1:30 Cook With Luke [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 2:30 Program To Be Advised 4:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 Matlock: Game Day (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Unearth/ Best Laid Plans (M v) [s] 11:30The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Accidental Renovators (PG) 10:00Football: FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: France v Mexico (2010) 11:30Motorcycle: ProMX : Round 1 *Live* From Wonthaggi Motocross Track 1:00 Cycling: ProVelo
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Vera (M) [s]
11:30Creative Types With Virginia Trioli (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Landline [s]
2:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s]
3:00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s]
3:30 Grand Designs Revisited (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:05 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 [s]
8:00 Australian Story [s]
8:30 Four Corners [s]
9:15 Media Watch [s]
9:35 Q+A [s]
10:35ABC Late News [s]
10:50The Business [s]
11:10Planet America (PG) [s]
11:40The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]
12:00 Absolutely
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Australian Idol (PG) [s]
2:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Australian Idol: Top 8 (PG) [s]
8:30 Suits L.A. (M) [s] – A former New York prosecutor builds a new law firm in Los Angeles that specialises in criminal and entertainment law.
9:30 St. Denis Medical: Nobody Even Mentions The Brownies! (PG) [s]
10:00St. Denis Medical: Buffalo Bruce & Matty The Kid (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:45 Sam Pang Tonight (M l,s) [s] 9:45 10’s Late News [s] 10:10The Project (PG) [s] 11:10The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 12:00Home Shopping
5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Urban Conversion 10:00Earth’s Sacred Wonders (PG) 11:10Dream Of Italy: Abruzzo/ Basilicata With Francis Ford Coppola (M l) 12:10Worldwatch
2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (M) 3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo: Lisbon (PG) 8:25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Atlantis (PG) 9:20 24 Hours In Emergency: The Last Roll Of The Dice (PG) 10:15SBS World News Late 10:45Syndrome E (M l,v) (In
ABC ENTERTAINS (23) 1:00 DVine Living (PG) 1:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 2:00 TBA 2:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v)
Fabulous 20th Anniversary (PG) 12:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:05 ER (PG) 2:45 Doctor Who (PG) 3:35 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:35 MythBusters (PG) 5:25 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG)
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 6:55 Rocket Club 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG)
12:00 Border SecurityAustralia’s Front Line (PG) 1:30 Rides Down Under (PG) 2:30 Night Thunder 3:30 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:00 Mountain Men (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 The Agenda Setters 8:00 Outback Opal Hunters (PG)
12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 World’s Greatest Natural Icons 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet” (G) (’76) Stars: John Alderton 5:20 Your Garden Made Perfect 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Mrs Sidhu Investigates (M l) 10:40 Grantchester (M) 11:50 100% Footy (M) 1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:00 Becker (PG)
12:00 Pretty Little Liars (M) 3:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “In Time” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Cillian Murphy 10:40 Seinfeld (PG) 11:40 The O.C. (M l,s) 12:40 Love Island UK (M)
8:30 Reel Action (PG) 9:30 What’s Up Down Under 10:00 Snap Happy 10:30 Navigating The World 11:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life Is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Fire Country (M v) 11:15 Jake And The Fatman (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00Australian Story [s]
10:30Poh’s Kitchen (PG) [s]
11:00The Weekly With Charlie Pickering [s]
11:30Space 22 (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s]
2:00 Parliament Question Time [s]
2:55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s]
3:25 Grand Designs Revisited (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:00 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 Budget 2025: The Treasurer’s Speech *Live* From Canberra [s]
8:00 Budget 2025: A 7.30 Special [s]
8:30 Insiders: Budget Night Special (PG) [s]
9:30 The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) [s]
10:30The ABC Of John Howard (M) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00Seven Noon News [s] 1:00 Australian Idol (PG) [s]
2:10 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s]
2:30 Border Security - International (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 7News - Budget Special [s] –7News brings you the latest on the 2025 Federal Budget.
10:00The Irrational: Murder She Rode (M v) [s]
11:00The Agenda Setters [s] 12:00Movie: “Cruel Instruction” (MA15+) (’22) – A troubled high school student must fight to escape a prison-like facility disguised as a behavioural health centre. Stars: Kelcey Mawema
2:00 Home Shopping
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30NINE News Morning [s] 12:00Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s] 4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 9:00 Scrublands (MA15+) [s] 10:00Footy Classified (M l) [s] 11:00NINE News Late [s]
11:30The Equalizer: Blowback (MA15+) [s] 12:15Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 Next Stop [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
2:30 Building Ideas (PG) [s]
3:00 Home Shopping
4:00 Religious Programs [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Entertainment Tonight [s]
10:15Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
11:30Judge Judy (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
12:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] 1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s] 2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s]
2:30 Lingo (PG) [s]
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s]
4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
9:00 NCIS: Close To Home (M v) [s]
10:0010’s Late News [s]
10:25NCIS: Strange Invaders (M v) [s]
11:15The Project (PG) [s]
12:10The Late Show (PG) [s]
2:40 The Movie Show (PG) 3:15
Movie: “Romeo And Juliet” (PG) (’13) Stars: Hailee Steinfeld 5:30 Movie: “Remi, Nobody’s Boy” (M l) (’17) Stars: Daniel Auteuil (In French) 7:30 Movie: “20,000 Species Of Bees” (M l,n) (’21) Stars: John Turturro (In Spanish/ Basque/ French)
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News At Noon [s]
Press Club Address [s]
1:35 Media Watch [s]
2:00 Parliament Question Time [s]
3:00 Back Roads (PG) [s]
3:30 Grand Designs Revisited (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:05 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:35 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]
9:00 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (M) [s]
11:00ABC Late News [s]
11:15The Business [s]
11:35Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe (M l,s) [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23)
12:00 Absolutely
Fabulous 20th Anniversary (PG) 12:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:05 ER (PG) 2:45
Doctor Who (PG) 3:35 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:40 MythBusters (PG) 5:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 TBA
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Odd Squad 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG)
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00 Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Movie: “Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends To Die For” (M) (’22) Stars: Toni Braxton, Eddie Cibrian, Lisa Berry, Rainbow Sun Francks
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 The 1% Club UK (PG) [s]
8:30 The Front Bar (M l) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today.
9:30 Unfiltered (M) [s]
10:00Arj Barker: Comes Clean (M) [s]
11:10Autopsy USA: Andy Griffith (M) [s]
12:10Covert Affairs: Fool In The Rain/ I Can’t Quit You, Baby (M s,v) [s]
2:30 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 TBA 2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v) 10:45 Law & Order: UK (PG) 11:45 Bargain Hunt
6:00 Today [s]
9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s]
11:30NINE News Morning [s]
12:00Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s]
1:30 My Way [s]
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 9:00 Scrublands (MA15+) [s]
10:00NINE News Late [s]
10:30Wild Cards: Howl To Get Away With Murder (M v) [s]
11:30The Equalizer: A Time To Kill (MA15+) [s] – After a teen girl dies from fentanyl-laced pills, a vigilante goes on a killing spree and McCall becomes a suspect.
12:15Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 My Way [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s] 4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Elsbeth: A Fitting Finale (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Hawaii: Divided We Conquer (Part 2) (M) [s] 10:2510’s Late News [s] 10:50The Project (PG) [s] 11:55The Late Show (PG) [s]
12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 Shakespeare & Hathaway (M v) 2:50 Antiques Roadshow 3:20 Movie: “Lady With A Lamp” (G) (’51) Stars: Anna Neagle 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Yes Minister 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M s,v) 10:40 The Closer (M v) 11:40 See No Evil (M) 1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:00
12:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 1:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 3:00 Billy The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:00 Mountain Men (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 The Force - Behind The Line (PG) 12:00 Pretty Little Liars (M) 2:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 2:30 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Rush Hour 3” (M v) (’07) Stars: Jackie Chan 10:20 Seinfeld (PG) 11:20 The O.C. (M l,s) 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 8:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life Is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Elsbeth (M v) 8:30 NCIS (M v) 10:30 The Weekly Kick-Off (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
ABC News Mornings [s]
Kitchen [s]
Roads (PG) [s]
Roadshow [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Best Interests (M l) [s]
2:00 Parliament Question Time [s]
3:00 Back Roads (PG) [s]
3:30 Grand Designs Revisited (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:05 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 Budget 2025: Opposition Reply *Live* From Canberra [s]
8:00 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:30 Grand Designs: 25 Years And Counting (M l) [s]
9:20 Grand Designs Revisited: South Somerset (PG) [s]
10:05A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
10:35ABC Late News [s]
10:50The Business [s]
5:00 Worldwatch
9:10 Urban Conversion
9:40 Earth’s Sacred Wonders (PG)
10:50Football: FIFA CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Argentina v Brazil *Live* From Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Dateline: Lebanon: War, Peace And Hezbollah (PG) 2:30 Insight: Navigation Widowhood (PG)
3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 4:05 Every Family Has A Secret: Ellis Treleaven & Marie O’Connor (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Alone Australia (M l) 9:40 Rogue Heroes (MA15+) 10:50SBS World News Late 11:20Blackwater (MA15+) (In Swedish) 12:30My Brilliant Friend: Erasure/ The Kiss/ The Betrayal (PG) (In Italian)
Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (M) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M v) 3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Odd Squad 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG) 12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 Explore 1:55
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Entertainment Tonight [s]
10:30The Dog House Australia (PG) [s]
11:30Judge Judy (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
12:30Family Feud (PG) [s]
1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s]
2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s]
2:30 Lingo (PG) [s]
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s]
4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) [s]
8:30 Taskmaster Australia (PG) [s]
9:40 Law & Order: SVU: Zone Rogue (PG) [s]
10:4010’s Late News [s] 11:05The Project (PG) [s]
5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Urban Conversion
10:00Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Amsterdam (PG) (In English/ Dutch) 11:00Oman From Above
12:00Worldwatch 1:55 Alone Australia (M l)
3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG)
3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 4:00 Every Family Has A Secret: Matthieu Heimel & Kerry Stevenson (PG)
5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Finding Your Roots: In The Blood (PG)
8:30 Celine Dion - A Star Is Born (In English/ French) 9:35 Virdee (PG) 10:40SBS World News Late 11:10Breaking Point: Mira (M s,v)
