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who together accumulated an impressive 88 years of voluntary service.
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Shire backs new housing target
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
Council has thrown its support behind the revised target of 24,000 new homes on the peninsula by 2051 despite it being a reduction of 7000 homes to the number set in last year’s draft target.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister
for Planning Sonya Kilkenny announced the final council housing capacity targets on 24 February, saying the government had met with every Victorian council to understand their “plans and the barriers they face in unlocking the capacity”.
The new target for the Mornington Peninsula was down from the original 31,000 marking a 22.6 per cent decrease.
But mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said
the council welcomed the revised target, which aligned with the shire’s existing housing and settlement strategy and planning scheme amendment C219morn.
The amendment, which is with the planning minister for final approval, was adopted by council in August 2024 and aims to provide about 1200 new homes per year to house its growing population, which is expected to reach between 180,000
and 200,000 residents by 2036.
“The amendment ensures new development respects the peninsula’s special values and character by introducing new controls relating to, for example, building height and design, siting, landscaping and fencing,” the council said in a statement.
But Nepean MP Sam Groth said the 7000 drop in the housing target raised “serious concerns” for homelessness and housing stability.
Groth said 35 per cent of residents were in rental stress and in 2023-24 there were as many as 689 people experiencing homelessness.
“The need for affordable housing is urgent. We must prioritise policies and initiatives that address the root causes of housing instability, rather than cutting targets and removing the voice and choice of local communities,” he said.
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THE Point Leo Foreshore and Public Park Reserve Committee of Management has bid farewell to three dedicated members,
Flinders Pier works in jeopardy
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
LONG-awaited repairs to the historic Flinders Pier could be set back or sections of timber piles left to deteriorate because of a lack of funding, Parks Victoria has signalled.
While the full 327-metre length of the pier remained open to the public, the old part of jetty, a 180-metre timber approach section, has remained closed since April 2020 “until a course of action has been determined” following the deterioration of piles and decking.
Planning for safety repairs having been under way since late 2022 with Parks Victoria applying to Heritage Victoria in January seeking a permit to deliver repairs to the 1860s-built pier.
If a permit was granted – which was expected to occur early this year –works were then aimed to start after summer.
But in a recent letter written by Bryce Raworth, a Melbourne-based heritage consulting company, acting on behalf of Parks Victoria, it warned that the pier had 54 supporting timber piles in need of replacement, but the work could be hampered by a lack of funding.
“Depending on the available funding, Parks Victoria may need to prioritise pile replacement and omit certain packages (of piles) from the scope of works,” the February letter posted to Heritage Victoria’s website, stated.
“That is to say, the options are
either full replacement of piles or the retention of select piles.”
The letter further explained that “at this stage it is anticipated that all existing piles nominated to be replaced will be extracted in their entirety and not cut”.
“If specific piles are unable to be removed due to the poor condition of them, piles will be cut off 1m below low tide level. New piles are to be driven in accordance with the specifications provided by FSC Range, including minimum depths that they are to be driven.”
The cost to demolish and rebuild the 180-metre timber jetty is estimated to be between $3 million to $5.5 million with the state government having
committed to providing $1.53 million.
According to a condition-assessment report, alarmingly it stated that suspected termite activity was observed in the superstructure of the landside section of the pier, while “insects that resembled termites were visually observed nesting”.
It also said 25 per cent of the timber piles were in “poor to very poor condition” and the “most common deterioration mechanism was pile section loss and cavities due to marine borer activity”.
Another issue raised was that the piles which support the pier had deteriorated significantly by up to 200mm.
Save Flinders Pier Campaign chair Charles Reis expressed concern about
the future of the pier, noting a lack of funding “wasn’t good enough”.
“Every Victorian is aware of the state government’s financial problems. But we can’t ignore the proper maintenance and repairs of our existing assets, especially those that provide an amenity to hundreds of thousands of Victorians ever year,” he said.
“The Flinders Pier is part of our state’s history. The Weedy Sea Dragon that lives beneath the pier attracts visitors from around the world.
The Flinders Pier is an iconic part of the Mornington Peninsula.”
According to Reis, money had been so far spent on conservation consultants for the pier, marine ecology
WESTERN PORT
SOMERVILLE RECREATION RESERVE: An elected Coalition Government will commit $5 million towards upgrading the Reserve.
SAGES COTTAGE, BAXTER: An elected Coalition Government will provide $500,000 for an Inclusive Jobs Hub, supporting people with a disability.
ABACUS LEARNING CENTRE: An elected Coalition Government will provide $20,000 for a shade sail for children with autism at Abacus.
BARBER RESERVE, SOMERVILLE: $200,000
funding delivered to improve sporting facilities at the home of the Somerville Eagles.
consultants, engineering consultants, a condition report, an Aboriginal cultural heritage impact study, a localised heritage impact study, and two precinct conservation management plans.
“Nearly a gigabyte of data, and not a single nail has been hammered into the pier to keep it safe. I understand the importance of these reports, but we also need action to get the pier repaired and opened again to the public. It’s sometimes hard to understand what the government is thinking,” he said.
Reis has urged the Ports Minister Melissa Horne to release more funding to Parks Victoria “so that the repairs to the pier can be properly undertaken and completed”.
Parks Victoria’s southern and maritime regional director Jodi Heath said Parks Victoria was repairing the inner section of Flinders Pier “to make it safer and more accessible, ensuring it remains a popular place for the community to enjoy”.
In a statement, Parks Victoria said if the Heritage Permit was approved Parks Victoria would publish a request for tender for the work to be undertaken.
“The start and end of works will be dependent on the successful procurement of permits and approvals, availability of contractors and materials and weather conditions,” it said.
The Flinders Telegraph Cable Complex and Pier were added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 2022.
HASTINGS HEADSPACE: $1.5 million delivered over four years for the operation of a headspace centre in Rosebud and Hastings.
REDEVELOPMENT OF HMAS CERBERUS: The Coalition Government delivered $465 6 million in 2020 for improved training for our next generation of cadets
WESTERN PORT SECONDARY COLLEGE: $300,000 delivered for a Wellness Centre specialising in mental health and wellbeing at Western Port Secondary College
SAVE Flinders Pier Campaign chair
Charles Reis. Picture: Yanni
Councillors fired-up over new levy
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have taken aim at their role as “revenue collectors” for the state government’s emergency services fund levy, which is expected to rake in $51.1 million from ratepayers next financial year.
Councillors will call for a full review including on the financial impact of the new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF), which begins in July, replacing the current Fire Services Property Levy.
All revenue raised from the fund, which is collected through councils across Victoria via rates notices, will go towards 87.5 per cent of Fire Rescue Victoria and 77.5 per cent of Country Fire Authority’s annual budget.
But Cr David Gill successfully moved a motion at the shire’s 25 February meeting arguing that while there was “no debating that fire services are needed”, increases in the levy would put additional pressure on ratepayers, small businesses and farmers as the region grappled with the costs of living.
“It’s been increased without any regard for our community or other communities in terms of the cost escalation and the effect on cost of living,” he said, adding it was “extraordinary” that “the fire levy is going to bring in more income than our rates”.
According to a shire report, owners of a commercial property with an average capital improved value (CIV) of $1,479,319 would pay $2443 in the
2025/26 financial year – an increase of $994, while an owner of a primary production property with a CIV average value of $4,330,352 would stump up $3870 – up $2360.
And a residential owner would pay an extra $110 – an increase from $239 to $350 for a property CIV average value of $1,234,614.
Overall, the shire tipped it would have to collect a total of $51.5 million for 2025/26, assuming no change in CIV, meaning property owners would be paying an additional $19.1 million – up from $32.4 million in 2024/25.
Deputy mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro, among other councillors, labelled the levy as a “tax” on the community and fully supported the council’s investigation, which “demands transparency from the state and explores all avenues to protect our ratepayers”.
“This tax is not a council charge, yet we are being forced to collect it on
behalf of the state while shouldering the administrative burden of facing public backlash,” he said.
“The ESVF disproportionately impacts farmers, small businesses and rural landholders who will now be hit with substantial cost increases without any consideration for the peninsula’s agricultural economy or conservation efforts.”
Under the ESVF, variable rates will increase to raise additional revenue to fund the services.
Boneo beef cattle farmer Simon Stuart said while it would be a lot to pay on his property, he wondered how much of the fund, if any, went back into local volunteer emergency services.
“I’m ok with increased levies if the money goes straight into services - if the CFA is getting it that’s one thing, but it’s just going into the general fund and the CFA don’t see an increase then
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it’s basically a tax for Victorians.”
Red Hill CFA brigade captain Sam Norris said he too hoped volunteer brigades benefitted from any levy increase, noting the state government currently provided $1500 per year to their brigade including vehicle maintenance, with all other vital costs raised through community funding.
“I would like to see a spreadsheet of where (the levy) is going – everyone does. If the levy was increasing and they were going to build another 45 fire trucks and increase fire prevention then that’s great, but if not, no one sees where it goes.”
“You’ll never get those answers but that’s what people want to know. When you drive around and see grass a metre high everywhere, where’s the money gone?”
According to the state government, “every dollar raised through the ESVF will go towards vital life-saving equipment, vehicles, staff, training for volunteers, community education, and recovery support for when Victorians need it most”.
Active emergency service volunteers and life members will be exempt from paying the levy on their primary place of residence, but the shire’s report noted that it would “face
significant challenges in administering this exemption, as it lacks access to data on eligible volunteers”.
The council would also “need to establish a resource-intensive process for verification, ongoing compliance, and coordination with emergency service agencies”.
Pensioners, veterans and single farm enterprises would continue to receive concessions.
Councillors voted unanimously in support of the motion which will see council officers conduct a full review of the historical increases in relation to the levy over the past ten years and the “potential financial impact” of the new levy.
They will also express concern “that this is not a local government charge but rather the state using councils to collect revenue without considering the implications on council and its ratepayers”.
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said the levy appearing on rates notices created unnecessary confusion for ratepayers and made clear that it’s “simply not our revenue”.
“It is unbelievable that such a massive increase would be put on the levy … and it’s collected by councils,” he said.
“I hope that when we go through our budget process that we put a nice big red border around that saying this is a state charge because people obviously do think the council is collecting and that goes into council coffers and wonder why we can’t deliver more because of the ever-increasing costs.”
BONEO farmer Simon Stuart has concerns about where the money from the emergency services fund goes into the local community.
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IN 2024, one of Peninsula Home Hospices’ goals was to reach more men with the message of what palliative care is and to normalise the conversation about death and dying.
At a Point Nepean Men’s Shed Morning talk provided by PHH Ambassadors (Marilyn Cunnington and Stuart Nussey), the engagement was very high and led to several men sharing their own stories and experience with losing someone and the subsequent challenges of grief and loss.
As a result of this, they decided to nominate Peninsula Home Hospice as joint recipients of the PNMS Portsea Golf Club Fundraising event held in December.
Peninsula Home Hospice covers a
geographical area of 945 square kilometres that provides palliative care to 320,000 residents.
A 24-hour service that supports quality of life and respect of choices for people living with life limiting illness, PHH provides high quality, specialist palliative care to people in their own homes. This care extends from diagnosis through to bereavement (18 months after a loved one has died).
It is a service that is provided 24/7 for clients and their carers, which is made up of, face to face visits, phone support and telehealth. Through the support of the Victorian Government and our fundraising and supporters, we can offer this free of charge.
The Mornington Peninsula has one of the oldest populations in the Greater Melbourne Area. In 2021, the median age in Mornington Peninsula was 48 years, compared to 38 years in both Victoria and Australia.
All that said, it important to note that Peninsula Home Hospice provides in-home Specialist Palliative care to babies through to older adults, although the larger proportion of our client base is over 65.
To find out more about Point Nepean Men’s Shed visit www. ptnepeanmensshed.org.au To find out more about Peninsula Home Hospice visit www.peninsulahospice.com.au
Author wins ‘Store With A Heart’ special recognition
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
MORNINGTON Peninsula author and Rosebudbased chiropractor Adam Mackey has been awarded a prestigious honour for his new book in recognition of its powerful impact on readers. Mackey, also known as Angel A, was bestowed the Difference Maker award from Australian company, Store With A Heart, which recognises books that “exhibit the courage, foresight, and initiative to bring about significant change—whether on a worldwide or local level”.
It also celebrates authors who use their words to “tackle important issues, challenge perspectives, and light the way to a better future”.
Mackey said his book and first novel titled Holy Parrot, published in December 2022, explored a captivating mystery that seamlessly weaves elements of culture, religion, science, and human emotion.
The book has received more than 20 awards including internationally. Among them was the 2024 BREW Book Excellence Award for Multicultural Book of the Year.
Mackey said he was “deeply honoured” on receiving the Difference Maker award.
“This recognition feels particularly meaningful as ‘Holy Parrot’ explores themes of transformation and conscious evolution - how individuals and society can transcend limiting beliefs to embrace greater potential,” he said.
The novel follows Australian scientist, Leo, who “must either protect Maria and her astonishing claim or reveal the truth in his headspinning tale of either divine intervention or delusional deception”.
Mackey said as a chiropractor and author, he had always been fascinated by the intersection of physical and spiritual healing.
“My clinical work shows me daily how our thoughts and beliefs can either limit or liberate us,” he said.
“This understanding deeply influences my writing. My first novel ‘Mary Poser’ explored anxiety and authenticity, while ‘Holy Parrot’ examines how we navigate between material and mystical worldviews.”
Mackey added his business name Angel’s Leap (Le Saut de L’Ange in French) “captures what I hope readers experience through my work - that moment of courage when we must choose between remaining in our comfort zone or taking a leap into new possibilities”.
Mackey said his writing journey began unexpectedly in high school when he won a competition with what turned out to be a rather controversial piece about reincarnation, which he conceded was “quite bold for a Catholic school”.
“This early experience taught me the power of exploring deeper truths through story. I now approach writing much like scientific research - starting with a hypothesis about human nature and developing characters who can test it through their experiences.”
He said he developed a unique creative process where “I first write a treatment, then a film script, before expanding into a novel”.
“This allows me to explore stories across different media. Currently, I’m working on an intriguing project called ‘Bring Me To Life’, which uses alchemy as a metaphor for personal transformation. I also have a short film ‘Dreamer’ releasing this year.”
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ADAM Mackey at his Rosebud chiropractic business. Picture: Yanni
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MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire
councillors have voted to create a clear framework that governs the forced sale of property for the recovery of unpaid rates.
The policy, to remain in place for three years, governs the criteria that the shire will use to enforce s 181 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) titled “Council may sell land to recover unpaid rates or charges”.
Under the Act, the shire can seek to sell property where the outstanding rates are more than three years
overdue, no current arrangement exists for the repayment of that amount, and the council has a court order requiring payment of the amount or part thereof.
The shire’s policy sets the added criteria that:
n The debtor has consistently refused to engage with council to settle the outstanding debt.
n The debtor is to all intents and purposes delinquent and acts in a manner suggestive of the fact that they have no intention to make payment of the outstanding debt.
n The property is a commercial property or is not the ratepayer’s
principal place of residence.
n The ratepayer is not a pensioner, aged or infirm.
The shire cannot, under the new policy, sell a residential property that is occupied, and in those circumstances would use the provisions in the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) to seek the bankruptcy of the property owner over the unpaid rates.
A report to councillors said that council will review each property annually where there is an outstanding debt exceeding $5000 and three years in arrears, to determine if this policy should be applied and the property be sold.
The report stated the public policy reasons for the new framework were that failing to act sets an adverse precedent to other ratepayers and the community, and that taking no action would be inconsistent with community expectations.
“This has never been used in the last decade. I think the last time was 2009, so it’s not something we’d do lightly,” said Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh.
“This is reserved for cases where the debtor is delinquent, and acts in a manner that suggests they have no intention of paying the outstanding debt.
“I think it’s pretty clear this is a policy that deals with people that simply refuse to pay their rates. It’s not people that are having hardship or suffering other financial issues.”
Cr Kate Roper closed the discussion by saying “we all have to pay our rates”.
“It does become difficult sometimes and people always have the option of talking to our offices and organising payment plans if they are suffering from hardship.
“We don’t just go and take people’s properties from them”.
The motion was carried unanimously.
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Club’s struggles ‘a
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LESS than a year after forming a new entity after the collapse into liquidation of the old one, the Hastings Club again faces an uncertain future with a letter out to members outlining a dire situation.
Frantic efforts behind the scenes to get the club open after closing due to a water leak have been met with delay and “lip service from the shire”, according to the chairman of the club David Gibbs.
“This isn’t just a ‘Hastings Club’ problem, this is a Hastings problem,” said Gibbs.
“Take a look around. The pool was closed all summer, so was the gym. The hall is being closed for mainte-
symptom of a wider
nance, and of course, we know the long and unresolved story of the Hastings Senior Citizen’s Club.”
“It just seems the shire are allowing Hastings to just fade away, totally neglected and never a consideration.”
The Hastings Club, founded in 1967, was placed into liquidation last year after rising debts associated with the club’s gaming machines (Hastings Club plans pokies-free future, The News 26/3/24). Re-establishing itself it struggled to regain its footing, with the club’s bistro running at a loss.
The club went to members in August and raised $50,000 of working capital with their eyes fixed on the busy summer trading period as the time they would gain their footing, but a water leak in the shire managed building caused the venue to be closed on 30 October.
“The most pessimistic person could not have known the length of time it would take to locate and repair the leak,” said Gibbs in a letter to members seen by The News
“The water leak was eventually repaired on 10 December 2024 and the repairs to the damage caused were expected to be completed by Christmas. [This changed to] early January, before Australia Day, by the end of January, until the most recent advice of mid-March.
“After the completion of repairs there are many challenges facing the Club.
“The club is in debt, has no remaining funds after being closed for over three and a half months, has no staff, no stock of food and beverage, and a restart would require re-commissioning of fridges, ovens, beer systems,
Trees and traffic hazards raised with council
MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire has received a petition and joint letter from residents calling for action on separate community issues.
The petition called for the shire to address “increasingly dangerous traffic” on the southern or back beach section of St Johns Wood Rd, Blairgowrie, while a joint letter requested that tree maintenance be undertaken in Hampden St, Mornington, at the rear of Leslie Moorhead Preschool and surrounding area.
Both were raised at the council’s 25 February meeting.
In response, Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh, read a statement from the council saying it was aware of parking issues that occured on the southern section of St John’s Wood Rd “and routinely patrols the area during peak periods for any illegal and
unsafe parking”, noting “no stopping signage is currently installed around the intersection of St Johns Wood road to Sinclair St to ensure adequate sight lines”.
“In January 2025, 85 per cent of vehicles were traveling at 30 kph or less, which indicates vehicles are slowing as they approach the car parking area,” Marsh said.
“No crashes have been recorded in the area for the past five years. Officers will review the current parking restrictions in the area and engage with surrounding residents prior to making any changes.”
In relation to the joint letter, Marsh also read a statement from council, explaining the shire’s tree management team had requested an arborist to conduct an inspection using the shire’s “risk matrix prioritisation
tool,” and “discuss any identified works directly with residents”.
“It’s important to note that nut, flower and leaf drops are natural occurrences, and part of the tree’s life cycle - these are generally not grounds for tree removal unless there are health structure or disease concerns identified through the shires risk matrix tool,” Marsh said.
“Additionally, regular gutter cleaning and building maintenance are recommended practices for managing building assets, regardless of the surrounding environment, whether it is built or natural. Trees play a vital role in our environment, and we remain committed to prioritising their longterm health and retention.”
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computer systems etc.
“The shire has told us in clear terms there is no possibility of financial support beyond the potential to apply for a few small grants.”
The letter outlined plans for an information meeting for members on 11 March and a Special General Meeting on Tuesday 25 March 2025.
At that meeting, members will be asked if they have the will to raise new funds for the club to continue or whether they should “lay it to rest”.
Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Anthony Marsh expressed sympathy for the plight of the club and told The News “This is a critical moment for the Hastings Club as it considers its future. We respect the committee’s work and encourage constructive discussions among members to find a sustainable path forward”.
In response to an email sent to all councillors by club committee member, Kevin Miles, expressing his frustration at the currently situation, Cr Gill replied to all councillors in an email seen by The News
“We need the Hastings Club to get back to providing sporting and other important community programs before the club potentially folds. Many promises have been made but delivery has been short coming,” said the email.
“This has gone on to the detriment of the Hastings community for far too long.
“We have recently given $1m each to important groups in Portsea and Sorrento to support worthwhile causes.
“Hastings is suffering economically and with cost-of-living pressures, businesses are closing and there is a sense of nobody cares.”
Shire’s housing target dropped by seven thousand
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“Together, we must build a future where everyone has a place to call home.”
Cr Marsh said while the shire’s current planning for housing was consistent with the new targets over the next 15 to 20 years, he noted “in the longer term, additional land would be required”.
“With around 70 per cent of the shire being green wedge, there is a limited supply of residential land,” he said, adding there was a “significant opportunity on the Western Port side of the peninsula” that was currently used for industrial purposes associated with the Port of Hastings.
“Council has been calling on the state government to identify land that is surplus to the port’s needs and to comprehensively plan for this area with council and the community. It is a significant area that covers approximately 3500 hectares, spanning from Somerville to Crib Point, all within
the urban growth boundary,” he said.
“We also know that land alone is not sufficient for these homes to become thriving, sustainable communities. We’ll require additional funding to deliver vital infrastructure such as footpaths, roads and community facilities.
“We look forward to working with the state government to achieve sustainable and supported housing growth on the peninsula.”
The government said its landmark Plan for Victoria would be released soon, which would contain a declaration that “government will hold councils accountable with explicit directions to change planning schemes if they are not providing enough housing capacity – and, if required, the government will step in to update planning schemes”.
The Planning Minister will also retain her powers to intervene or fasttrack developments.
A SIGN in the window of the Hastings Club explains the venue closed due to a water leak. Pictures: Cameron McCullough
Committee members recognised for 88 years of service
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
THE Point Leo Foreshore and Public Park Reserve Committee of Management has bid farewell to three dedicated members, who together accumulated an impressive 88 years of voluntary service.
The retiring members - Phil Trigger (40 years’ service), Rob Young (30 years’ service), and Ken Robinson (15 years’ service) - have played pivotal roles in several major projects that have enhanced the reserve and ensured its long-term sustainability.
Among the most notable achievements during their tenure are the development of park ranger’s house in 1988, the construction of the East Creek Boardwalk (1998), a new ticket box (2000), a bitumen road to East Creek foreshore (2011) and the establishment of a new ranger’s office/campers’ reception and information centre in 2014/15.
In recent years other accomplishments were the completion of the boardwalk from the surf club to the beach (2017-20 allowing disabled people easy access to the Surf Beach.
A toilet block demolished and rebuilt at great expense was undertaken in 2018-20 and is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal” with extensive camp kitchen and many other facilities.
The committee also saw a sewerage system installed in 2019 which was then coupled with the need to upgrade to CFA requirements for the park, with larger mains and firefighting equipment installed.
In 2018, the state government had sought to amalgamate the Western Port foreshores, which the committee opposed. After five years, the proposed plan was abandoned.
Committee chairperson Colin Owens expressed his gratitude to the outgoing members saying their legacy would live on in the park’s ongoing development.
“I personally have witnessed each of them picking up paint brushes and doing other manual labour chores above what is expected and thus saving the committee significant costs. This has all occurred to make Point Leo a better place to reside and for visitors to enjoy,” he said.
“Your dedication is and has been very, very much appreciated. I am hopeful that should we need your expertise and assistance going forward we will be able to call on you for help.”
Three newly appointed committee members: Angela Thorp, Andrew Gibson, and Rod Lawrence, were officially appointed on 29 January.
The Point Leo Foreshore and public park reserves are publicly owned reserves on the Western Port side of the peninsula.
The committee is responsible for the management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve on behalf of both the local and the wider Victorian community.
Meals on Wheels to be outsourced
MEALS on Wheels will keep on rolling in the community after the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Rosebud-based kitchen reached the end of its life.
The current kitchen needs significant investment, but the council announced last week it would seek to partner with a “quality food service provider” experienced in producing meals that meet the stringent requirements of the aged care and health sector.
“Council has been delivering Meals on Wheels for almost 50 years. Outsourcing the preparation of meals will allow council to continue to be a Meals on Wheels provider without spending significant capital funds on upgrading infrastructure,” said mayor Cr Anthony Marsh.
“This service is highly valued by council and the community, and essential to residents experiencing vulnerability. I want to reassure our Meals on Wheels clients that the only change they will see is an increase in choice.
“The meals they receive will be of the same high quality. The much-valued social connection with the volunteers who deliver the meals will remain unchanged.”
The decision will impact 14 shire staff who are currently involved in the preparation of meals for its 360 clients.
“We have spoken with all affected staff and are working individually with them to ensure they receive the information and support they need,” the shire said.
It also noted it was their priority to ensure the service continued without interruption for older residents and the more than 100 dedicated volunteers who deliver their meals each week.
Marsh thanked the “selfless dedication, care and friendship” of volunteers which “is highly valued by both council and our residents”.
A tender process for outsourcing meals will begin later this year.
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OUTGOING committee members Phil Trigger, Rob Young, and Ken Robinson with chairperson Colin Owens. Picture: Supplied
Sorrento Lifesaving Club gets green light for rebuild
Brendan Rees brendan@mpnews.com.au
SORRENTO Lifesaving Club has official won approval to rebuild its ageing clubhouse.
Under the proposal, the existing building would be demolished to make way for a new clubhouse with new amenities including on-site accommodation, as well as a new beach access ramp.
Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors voted unanimously in favour of granting a planning permit at their 25 February meeting.
As it stands, the club’s 23-year-old building is no longer fit as a training facility or to have lifeguards or equipment onsite.
The state government, which owns the land at Ocean Beach Rd, has provided $3.5 million towards the club’s redevelopment while the Mornington Peninsula Shire has committed to contributing $1 million.
But despite the peninsula having the highest drowning rate in Victoria, the club has had to turn to the community to raise a funding shortfall, which is estimated to be $3.5 million.
The club’s treasurer Marc Clavin has previously warned that without a new facility, including the ability to train lifeguards, this would threaten the safety of visitors (about 650,0000 per year) and impact its dwindling member numbers.
The shire has said it won’t release any money until the club was able to find the funding shortfall before any work on the $7 million project began.
Clavin said the club was thrilled to win approval for a planning permit, noting “It’s been a long journey so we’re really excited”.
“Current membership is around 570 with the whole purpose of this to help drive the club to the next level – we’re hoping to get to as many as 1500 members by 2030,” he said.
“We’ve got no amenity so trying to gain mem-
bers and keep members is not possible, so it’s a win-win for the community.”
While fundraising was still under way, Clavin said he hoped construction would begin in May with completion aimed by the summer of 202627.
Clavin said he estimated the rebuild costs would be revised to $8 million, but was confident they could raise the remaining funds through the community, saying the club was “forever grateful to the Beck family for their contribution so far and ongoing”.
Property developer and philanthropist Max Beck has been a big driver behind the significant fundraiser, which has seen TV personality Eddie McGuire throw his support behind the club’s redevelopment with social media messages.
Nepean ward Cr Andrea Allen said the new development would provide the club with muchneeded modern amenities, ensuring it could continue to serve the community and visitors.
“The current clubhouse is just a patrol tower storage area and some basic training or office spaces. A lot of their equipment is stored in a separate shed off the end of Ocean Beach Rd, which is a short drive away,” she said.
Allen said the footprint of the plans covered the current 2002-built clubhouse as well as the public toilet block at the request of Parks Victoria, which would be detached from the clubhouse and require some vegetation removal as would a new timber access ramp to the beach.
“The new building includes accommodation which the club considers to be a necessary component for a number of reasons. The travel distance for lifeguards and lifesavers from Melbourne is significant and the lack of affordable accommodation within the peninsula, especially over summer. This means that staffing the facility is often challenging.”
Allen added, “The club are very passionate about this build and have been willing to engage directly with the community about it”.
Speaking of the timeline of the project’s
Save Our Seat to host
OPPONENTS of a luge-style development proposed for Arthurs Seat are ramping up their campaign, holding a public information session to help the community understand its “serious impacts”.
The $25 million plan proposes to expand the popular tourist attraction including adding a new observation tower, a pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Rd, a function centre, a luge ride attraction and an “experiential interpretive centre”.
But community group Save Our Seat are objecting to the controversial plans by developers Arthurs Seat Eagle in what they have labelled as a “roller-coaster-style luge” for a massive tourism redevelopment.
Save Our Seat spokesperson Kylie Greer said community members had been left in the dark and would be overwhelmingly opposed to the development – with an online petition so far attracting more than 12,000 signatures.
“We know that many people in the Mornington Peninsula community have real concerns about Arthurs Seat State Park becoming overdeveloped and being turned into a theme park –and that they are hungry for more information,” Greer said.
“The community forum will be an opportunity for the public to hear about the serious impacts of this proposal, to ask questions of a range of experts and to find out how they can help.”
The information session will be held at the Dromana Community Hall in Verdon St on Sunday 16 March from 5pm-7pm – which was an “opportunity to address the PR spin and poor community consultation of the developers”.
The MC for the session will be award-winning broadcaster and journalist Tracee Hutchison.
funding, Allen said funding was extended by council in 2024 and the “clock is still ticking”, noting, “the longer it takes for approvals to be obtained for this project, the more expensive it becomes, which means a lot more fundraising is now needed to complete the project than they originally expected”.
Allen also addressed community concerns after four objections had been received regarding the plans, which among them included overdevelopment of the site and a lack of environmental sustainability in the design/future proofing.
“I too was originally worried about the size of the build but now having seen how small the current building is on the inside and visiting the club at Portsea, which has a lot more space for club activities, I can totally understand the need for a bigger clubhouse,” she said.
“It’s also important not to forget the actual purpose of this building, which literally is to save lives.”
The proposal was however nearly derailed after Cr David Gill sought to introduce an eleventh-hour amendment during the meeting, arguing there “hasn’t been enough scrutiny in my mind about what the outcome should have been”.
While Gill did not oppose the new development, he said “poor design and risk factors like slip stability need full and considered responses based on merit of the built form and surrounding issues”.
“There were further opportunities to reduce scale and bulk, including the level of accommodation and the consolidation of the amenities building,” he said, with changes to the ramp also “impacting ocean beach cliffs”.
In a statement, the Nepean Conservation Group Inc expressed its concern, saying the scale, scope and bulk of the proposed new building was not appropriate for the location, with its impact to the National Park being “severe” within a sensitive coastal topography.
But the proposed amendment was ultimately shot down by all councillors at the meeting with Cr Marsh saying, “my concern is I don’t really know where these changes come from or what sort of expertise or decisions have gone into suggesting them”.
“Given that we’re here making a decision on this application tonight after almost two years since it was submitted, I think that it would be a poor process, so I won’t be supporting the amendment.”
community session
Greer said the public would be able to hear about the serious impacts of this proposal, with an opportunity to ask questions from a range of experts and to find out how they can help.
“We’ll also be providing detailed plans that the Arthurs Seat Eagle refused to show at their own information session last October.”
Kylie argued minor changes announced by Arthurs Seat Eagle to their development plans were nothing but “tinkering at the edges”.
Arthurs Seat Eagle has previously said that feedback from a community consultation session in October last year would be reviewed “to incorporate these priorities into the upgrade plans, ensuring long-term benefits for the community”.
But Greer hit back saying “The bottom line is that these small changes will do nothing to address the community’s concerns about increased erosion and landslide risks, the visual impact of a larger scar on the north face of Arthurs Seat, destruction of native flora, increased bushfire risk and worsening traffic and parking conditions.”
Save Our Seat is also hosting a fundraising gig called Songs for the Seat to raise crucial funds in the fight against the development.
Songs for the Seat features Australian music legends Mick Thomas and Rebecca Barnard, along with local artists DJ Centipede and The Earthworms, The Bloody Norahs and Evie Ward.
The fundraiser will be held from 2pm-6pm on 30 March at the Shed at the Pig and Whistle in Main Ridge. More details can be found at www. saveourseat.org
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Red Cross legend ‘busier than ever’
A RED Cross volunteer of more than six decades has been named the volunteer of the year at the 2024 Volunteering Victoria Awards.
Cherie McLean, a Frankston resident, signed up to volunteer with the Red Cross in 1957. Since then she has played a vital role assisting during times of need, including the 1983 Ash Wednesday and 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
McLean is a member of the Mornington Peninsula Red Cross team. After winning the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award last week she said “it’s a huge honour to receive this award and I’m proud to accept it. Not just for myself but in recognition of the invaluable efforts and support Red Cross has made over the years, largely in part because of the often-unsung commitment and extraordinary contributions made by its volunteers.
“I began volunteering with the Australian Red Cross in 1957 and I’m not ashamed to say I was drawn in by the rather sumptuous cakes and delicacies which in post-war Australia were rare due to rationing. But it was the selfless work done by the Red Cross volunteers that kept me involved - these unsung heroes inspired me.
“You build up some good relationships, and it feels like you’re committed to doing something for people who need help. I had a sense of awe, and what kept me involved was the selfless people who were so keen to do so much for other people.”
Since 2022, McLean has taken on a
new role within the Red Cross learning and development team. “I’ve been busier than ever - for the bushfires and floods I was very active, and I actually helped train the most highly qualified and efficient first aid team in my capacity working with the Red Cross. I can’t do anything active anymore, but I do some counselling and telephone calls, and I work with whatever I can in the learning and development proactive team trying to get people more involved.”
The Red Cross congratulated McLean
for her award on social media. “Despite health challenges that have required her to isolate since the COVID pandemic, limiting her ability to engage in faceto-face activities, Cherie has shown immense dedication to her remarkable volunteer work and has continued to make a meaningful impact with the Australian Red Cross,” the Red Cross said. “Thank you Cherie and all our volunteers for being part of the movement and making a difference.”
Brodie
Cowburn
Justice project completed
THE new office building hosting the Department of Justice and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing in Frankston has officially opened its doors.
The multi-storey office building at 385 Nepean Highway, Frankston, sits on the former site of the Frankston International Motel. It is across from Evelyn Park and the Frankston Police Station.
The project was undertaken by developer Castlerock - its director Adam Bronts said “we are proud to announce and celebrate the completion of this landmark project in partnership with the Victorian Government. It embodies our unwavering commitment to sus-
tainability, community collaboration, and delivering lasting value for our investors and the broader community.”
A new home for the Department of Justice at the site has been in the works for years. Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the new office is “a gorgeous building and in line with a number of recent high-quality developments along the Nepean Highway corridor, including the Horizon apartments.”
“The fact this new development will house up to 450 new employers is fantastic and we thank Paul Edbrooke and the Victorian Government for helping facilitate Castlerock’s substantial investment in Frankston City”.
New height limits approved for Frankston
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THE state government has ticked off 16-storey height limits around Frankston’s CBD.
The new height limits will be gazetted this month. The state government announced updated height limits for ten “pilot activity centres” last week - 10 storey limits will apply in Niddrie, North Essendon, and Preston, 12 storeys will apply in Broadmeadows, Camberwell, Chadstone, Epping, and Moorabbin, 16 storeys applies in Frankston, and 20 storey limits are set for Ringwood.
The state government said in a statement that the higher height limits in Frankston were applied because “this is what local councils asked for as part of their own long-term planning.”
Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said the new restrictions aligned with Frankston Council’s FMAC Structure Plan and would help council keep up with housing demand.
“For 20 years the heart of Frankston City Centre has been without a tailored planning framework or detailed guidance. This council has importantly make essential decisions that allow our structure plan to drive a very clear strategic vision for the city centre,” Bolam said.
The FMAC Structure Plan was drafted between April 2022 and September 2024, and is awaiting final approval from the planning minister. The plan and its associated planning scheme amendment C160fran sets maximum preferred height limits of up to 16 storeys in parts of Frankston’s city centre (Council approves height limits, The News 23/09/2024)
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Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the new planning guidelines will “change the face of Frankston in a really appropriate way, in the way that people in Frankston wanted, and in a way that people in Frankston have told us how their community should grow in the future.”
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has thrown her full support behind the plan. She said “fearmongering politicians claimed we wouldn’t consult or make changes that reflect the community’s wishes. Here is the evidence that we have – and we will.”
“The status quo won’t cut it. There is only one way out of the housing crisis – build our way out,” Allan said. “We want more homes for young people and workers close to jobs, transport, and services – so they can live where they want, near the things they need and the people they love.”
The state government’s planning changes in Frankston also allow for developments between three and six storeys in areas surrounding the city centre.
The push for high-rise development in Frankston has been met with some opposition. The Stop The Great Wall of Frankston protest group has vocally opposed plans for high-rise buildings along the Nepean Highway near Kananook Creek.
In 2024 VCAT rejected plans for a 14-storey apartment building at 438444 Nepean Highway, and approved a multi-storey building at 446-450 Nepean Highway (VCAT rejects highrise plan The News 24/6/2024).
Along the Frankston line, Mentone, Glen Huntly, Ormond, and Bentleigh stations have been named “train and tram zones” with a focus on increased development. A state government me-
dia release read that the “the vision for train and tram zones is gentle density, with more multi-storey residential buildings in the immediate ‘core’ at the station or tram corridor, with gentler, scaled height limits and more low-rise apartments and townhouses alongside existing houses in the walkable catchments surrounding.
“The government will progressively introduce new planning controls to deliver the vision – engaging with councils and locals to understand what’s important. Heritage and landscape overlays will not change through this program, and how it works in every community will be designed in consultation with locals.
“Consultation with community on the first tranche of train and tram zones will open in April. Residents will receive information soon on how they can have their say.”
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RED Cross member Cherie McLean. Picture: Supplied
A SMOKING ceremony at the opening of the 385 Nepean Highway development. Pictures: Supplied
$20,000 for Safe Outdoor Play at Abacus Learning Centre
LIBERAL
ABACUS Learning Centre in Hastings, which provides invaluable therapy and support for children with autism, is in desperate need of a shade sail for their students.
That’s why an elected Coalition Government will provide $20,000 for the purchase and installation of a shade sail at Abacus Learning Centre. Our kids deserve safe outdoor play, without exposure to harmful UV rays.
Australians suffer skin cancer at greater rates than any other country in the world, and the Mornington Peninsula has the highest rate of melanoma in Melbourne. At least two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime.
A shade sail would allow for outside play, which has the benefits of developing social and gross motor skills, to occur at any time of year.
90% of students attend mainstream schools upon completion of Abacus’ program and need less support across their lifetime, opening up a future of work and community participation.
This funding commitment will go a long way towards providing the best possible learning facilities for local children on the autism spectrum.
Zoe McKenzie MP, Federal Member for Flinders, who made the funding announcement at Abacus Learning Centre’s Open Day on Sunday 2 March, commented that “the Coalition’s commitment of $20,000 in much-needed funds for a shade sail will allow the children at Abacus Learning Centre to participate in outdoor play, at all times of the year.”
“The team at Abacus Learning Centre provide incredible assistance to children with autism, and hopefully this investment will ensure the children every child on the Mornington Peninsula has the best possible facilities to support their development.”
Labor launches campaign with major health commitment
LABOR
A FULL house attended the campaign launch of Labor Candidate for Flinders Sarah Race at the Hastings Bowling Club on Sunday.
Race was officially introduced by Assistant Minister for Women, Ageing, and Social Security, Kate Thwaites MP, as Labor mounts its biggest-ever campaign for the seat of Flinders.
Thwaites fired up the crowd, describing how Labor has supported working families and highlighted how a re-elected Labor government would continue to Build Australia’s Future.
Thwaites spoke of the investments Labor is making for local families, including in Child Care, Aged Care, and Medicare – reforms that are making it easier for families to work, look after their loved ones, and get care when they are unwell.
Race spoke of her commitment to getting ’Better for our Peninsula’, including making life easier and more affordable for locals - citing the examples of the Three Day Child Care Guarantee, free GP visits, fully funded public schools, real climate action, and the investment she has already helped to attract in local infrastructure like the recently announced Women’s Community Shelter.
As part of her pitch for better
representation for the Peninsula, Race announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor government will open a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Somerville, so that locals can get the free urgent care they need, fully bulk billed, without waiting hours in a busy hospital emergency department.
If Labor is re-elected, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Somerville will begin operating in the 2025-26 financial year, providing bulk billed care
for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, seven days a week, for extended hours, and with no appointment needed.
“Locally the coalition has taken our area for granted for 40 years. At this election our Peninsula faces a choice – better local representation and keep building Australia’s future with Labor, or be worse off under Peter Dutton. “ Race said.
Hundreds of disgruntled locals rally to save Rosebud Hospital
Independent
HUNDREDS of disgruntled locals joined Independent candidate for Flinders, Ben Smith, on Sunday to demand urgent action to save Rosebud Hospital.
“The Rosebud Hospital is the only public hospital serving the entire peninsula, and it’s quite literally falling apart while both major parties have failed to secure the funding we desperately need,” Smith said.
“Peninsula residents should not be forced to travel up to 80 kms away to Melbourne for urgent treatment. The neglect of the Rosebud hospital is just another example of our region being out of sight and out of mind for too long. We urgently need to change that.”
The community action included speeches from healthcare workers and locals who have experienced firsthand the impact of the hospital’s deterioration.
Kerri Pope, former Nurse at the Rosebud Hospital, spoke passionately at the action and said the community deserves better.
“It is unacceptable that this population, who pay their fair share of taxes that fund our public health system, who have contributed all their lives, are standing here today without adequate public health,” Pope said.
“We have had so many funding promises from both major parties, but do you know what we haven’t seen? The funding. Where is the funding?”
Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn
Arrest for alleged carjacking
A MAN has been charged after an alleged string of carjacking attempts in Frankston.
The 24-year-old man allegedly assaulted a woman near the intersection of Cranbourne and Lindrum roads at about 11am on 27 February. Police allege the man threatened multiple people in a car park before assaulting a woman while demanding her car keys.
Police probe fire
POLICE are investigating a “suspicious” fire which broke out at a Beach Street home on Thursday, 27 February.
Firefighters were called out to the blaze at the abandoned home at around 5am. They brought the fire under control by 5.25am, containing it to one property.
No people were inside the property during the fire, police say.
Investigators are now probing the cause of the blaze. In a statement, Victoria Police said “Frankston Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in Frankston on 27 February.
“The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on
The victim was uninjured and assissted by witnesses.
The man allegedly assaulted a second woman and attempted to steal her car keys at a nearby shop shortly afterwards.
The woman sustained minor injuries.
Police soon arrived and arrested the man. He was charged with three counts of attempted car jacking, two counts of aggravated assault of a female, and one count each of reckless cause injury, unlawful assault, and resist arrest.
1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.”
A community advice warning for smoke was issued in the wake of the fire. No injuries have been reported.
Fraud charge
A MAN has paid nearly $115,000 in restitution after the Frankston Magistrates Court found he had dishonestly claimed workers compensation payments.
The 57-year-old pled guilty to a single charge of fraudulently obtaining payments, and a single charge of providing false or misleading information. In addition to the restitution, the man was placed on an 18-month community corrections order with a condition to perform 180 hours of unpaid community work.
The man was injured at work in April 2021, but continued working while submitting suitable employment cer-
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tificates until undergoing surgery in May 2022.
In a statement WorkSafe says the man “did not return to work after the surgery and started receiving weekly payments when he formally resigned in June 2022 and began submitting medical certificates stating that he had no capacity for employment.”
“A WorkSafe investigation later found that in the same month, the man had started a new role as a business manager for a rail freight business, earning a $200,000 annual salary. On 11 of the 13 medical certificates submitted since resigning, the man falsely declared that he was not engaged in any employment. While receiving the payments, the man was asked on three separate occasions about his employment status and each time falsely stated that he was not working.
“His weekly compensation payments were terminated in April 2023 on grounds of fraud.”
Pair arrested following Mornington Kidnapping
MORNINGTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man and a woman following an alleged kidnapping in Mornington.
Investigators have been told a rideshare driver was stopped on Mornington-Tyabb Road about 8.30pm on 20 February by a potential fare.
A man and a woman got into the car and it is alleged the driver was threatened with a knife and told to drive to an address in Joffre Street, Noble Park where the pair got out of the car.
The driver, a 26-year-old man, was not injured during the incident.
Detectives have made a number of enquires and on Tuesday executed a
warrant at an address in Cooba Court, Mornington.
They arrested a 34-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man at the address.
The 23-year-old has been charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, theft and other charges.
He has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 March.
The 34-year-old woman has been charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault with a weapon and theft.
She has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 4 March.
Man arrested following Hastings conduct endangering life
MORNINGTON Crime Investigation
Unit detectives have charged a man with reckless conduct endangering life and other offences following an investigation into an alleged assault and separate aggravated burglary.
Officers were called to Simon Street, Hastings about 8.30am on 2 November 2024 after reports a man had been doused in flammable liquid and was chased by two men with a blow torch.
The victim suffered minor injuries in the incident.
Investigators believe one of the offenders was also involved in an alleged aggravated burglary on Stump Gully Road, Tuernong on 4 February.
Investigators have been told a man broke into the property about 2.15am and stole a BMW sedan.
The owner of the property attempted to stop the car from driving away
and was allegedly hit by the vehicle as it exited the property.
She suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
On Thursday 27 February intelligence led detectives to attend a disused refinery off The Esplanade in Crib Point to arrest and interview a man in relation to the above matters. It is alleged he ran from police and the Air Wing, Dog Squad and local drone unit were called in to help search for the man.
He was arrested a short time later in dense scrub off The Esplanade.
The 35-year-old man has been charged with reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endanger serious injury, assault, aggravated burglary and other charges.
He has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 March.
Cyclist survives alleged hit-run
A CYCLIST has survived an alleged hitrun in Seaford.
Police allege that the 53-year-old cyclist was struck by a blue VW Golf on Nepean Highway a little before 8am on 22 February. He came off his bike, and had to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The cyclist was riding at the rear of a group. Police allege the driver fled after hitting the cyclist.
Police have since charged a 20-yearold Cranbourne North man with reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous driving, careless driving, fail to render assistance, and fail to exchange details. He was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 3 April.
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wash where an alleged carjacking took place. Picture: Gary Sissons
Finally, relief from your hip pain
DOES this describe YOU?
• You get hip pain laying on your side in bed, and just can’t get to sleep.
• You place a pillow between your legs to help you get to sleep but laying on the painful side is still waking you.
• You find yourself standing on one leg with your other hip hanging lower, or you sitting with crossed legs causes the pain
• You are a runner worried your hip pain will get worse and stop you from exercising.
If so then read on.
The pain on the outside of the hip can be due to inflammation of the gluteal tendon, of Gluteus Medius and Minimus, where the gluteal muscles attach. It can also be where a bursa (a fat pad called the trochanteric bursa) can become inflamed. The hip pain may be associated with a stiff back.
Physiotherapist Brett Blanch-Hellyer, says that it is an injury affected by hip weakness and postural habits that place the tendons under stress. It requires a full analysis of the hip and lower limb, looking from the foot to the back biomechanics.
It can require massage, and specific strengthening exercises for the gluteal muscles as well as improving core stability to control pelvic movement.
In addition to the above solutions, there is a recent healing technology that is making a profound difference to outside of the hip pain sufferers.
Practice owner, Paul Rowson says “Shockwave Therapy is often useful, because the gluteal tendons are a connective tissue, not a muscle. It puts a significant shockwave through the tissues you apply it to. It is a pressure wave which brings blood flow to the area.
Tendons and connective tissue do not have much blood supply and can take a long time to heal. Shockwave artificially stimulates the healing of the tendon.”
Shockwave therapy can also be used on Achilles tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, golfer’s and tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tendon problems,
and is usually most effective on long term chronic problems, rather than acute injuries.
Shockwave is not the first line of treatment for injured patients. Physiotherapy and graded exercise are more likely in the first instance. But for more stubborn conditions, shockwave has shown good results.
“The evidence at the moment suggests between three to five treatments are required, but most people should see an improvement within three sessions. It has a success rate up to 90%” Brett says.
The Shockwave therapy is administered for a three-minute period
to the affected area during consecutive weekly appointments. “It is a bit of an uncomfortable sensation” Brett says, “like most physio hands-on treatments, with a little discomfort during the treatment.”
Paul says, “After each session, most people get a significant reduction of pain and symptoms. Long term it stimulates healing, short term it reduces pain. The best thing is, the effects are long lasting. It prevents a lot of people having more invasive things like surgery or injections. The treatment is considered safe, but can produce skin reddening or bruising, short term pain, and
Clinically proven* to
• Heel pain (plantar
and Achilles
• Tennis & golfers elbow
• Patella tendinopathy
cannot be used on people taking blood thinning medications or with bleeding disorders. “
“It is important to know that Shockwave has a long-term effect. Most of the time you have good outcomes, without having to have further treatments.”
Shockwave is now available in Balnarring. Call the practice now and speak to one of our physios to see if Shockwave suits your condition. Back in Motion is at 6/2-8 Russell Street, Balnarring. Phone 03 5983 1021. www.backinmotion.com.au/balnarring
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Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer
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Theatre made easy
THERE’S something magical about live theatre—the energy of a live performance, the connection between audience and performer, and the joy of being swept up in a story. Yet, for many retirees, attending the theatre can seem daunting due to expensive tickets, parking difficulties, and long trips into the city. But at Frankston Arts Centre, world-class entertainment is both accessible and affordable.
When Gordon Dunlop retired to the peninsula, he sought ways to stay engaged with the arts. That’s when he discovered the Frankston Arts Centre (FAC). “I became a member because the programming is stimulating and affordable, meaning I don’t have to travel into the city as much for good theatre,” he shares.
For seniors, engaging with theatre is more than just entertainment—it fosters social connections and reduces the risk of loneliness. While formal studies on the benefits of theatre for aging minds are limited, many personal experiences echo Gordon’s sentiment: live performance positively impacts mental and social wellbeing.
Though he often attends alone, Gordon never feels isolated. “I strike up chats with strangers about the performances,” he says. “My FAC membership is an important part of my cultural life and a way to stay socially connected.”
When asked what draws him to live performances, Gordon is quick to respond: “The physical intensity, spontaneity, and intimacy cannot be matched by cinema, television, or online content. There’s a communal experience that is deeply enriching.”
Engaging with live arts has been linked to improved wellbeing across all ages. Theatre offers escapism, reduces anxiety, combats loneliness, and enhances a sense of purpose. It stimulates the imagination, providing emotional nourishment that lingers well after the curtain falls.
Colin and Myrtle Hughes, also FAC members, wholeheartedly agree. “Live theatre is priceless in its embrace,” Colin says. “It often touches you deeply, and that’s enhanced by sharing it with those around you.”
“We usually go together,” Myrtle adds, “but we always see familiar faces—fellow theatre lovers and the friendly FAC staff.”
Asked to name their favourite show, Colin and Myrtle struggle to choose. “Sydney Dance Company’s performances are exquisite and heart-wrenching. But we’re just as impressed by the Peninsula Light Opera Society’s musicals, which rival anything in the city or overseas.”
They appreciate FAC’s variety.
“You have the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, international opera and ballet companies, Australian
playwrights, musicians, comedians, and choirs—all just 15 minutes away. It’s an almost unattainable cascade of entertainment!”
Matinee performances are particularly popular, allowing attendees to enjoy a show during the day, followed by a leisurely lunch or coffee with friends.
The Frankston Arts Centre provides more than just entertainment—it fosters community and connection. For many, like Gordon, Colin, and
Myrtle, it’s a gateway to cultural enrichment and social engagement. With an array of performances right on their doorstep, members enjoy experiences that enhance their quality of life.
Membership at FAC is available year-round from just $50 for an Individual. Benefits include discounted tickets, invitations to the annual Season launch event, priority bar service, deferred payment for tickets, and pre-sale opportunities.
So why not treat yourself? With world-class entertainment close to home, there’s no reason to miss out! Explore upcoming shows at thefac. com.au.
Daytime Music + Theatre is a popular concert series at Frankston Arts Centre. image: supplied
Greenways: A new lifestyle
Why choose a retirement village? For some it’s location, facilities, or services. For others its low maintenance, or new home features. But for most, it’s the promise of a thriving, social, welcoming and supportive lifestyle that is so important.
Greenways Retirement Village offers a lifestyle few can match. It boasts an active, fun and happy community in bayside Seaford, the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula. Being one of the few privately owned villages in
Victoria, it puts people first, and has done for over 48 years. This means that the opportunities to socialise, meet new friends and get involved at the village are encouraged and supported at all levels.
At the heart of the village, the Greenways Community Centre is always busy. Residents come together regularly for a cuppa, an activity or to share a meal in the village restaurant. Residents embrace the many activities on offer as well as events, fundraisers, market days and
cocktail parties (to name a few!).
So, whether it be dining events or themed functions such as Australia Day BBQs, Anzac Day Ceremonies, Spring Carnival celebrations, or Village Fashion Shows. Or regular activities such as a trivia competition, birthday celebrations, bingo, movie afternoons or games groups. Or, for the sports lovers, there’s a private village bowling green and club house, regular indoor bowls sessions, pool/billiards and the village fitness centre.
Whatever your interest. Greenways could be just the right fit for you.
Choose from newly refurbished one, two and three bedroom villa units or the convenience and ease of one bedroom apartments close to the village club centre. Apartments start from $311,000 and villa units from $386,000. Greenways Village is at 330 FrankstonDandenong Road, Seaford. Telephone (03) 9786 8679. www.greenwaysvillage.com.au
“There is just nothing like being surrounded by good people”
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Introducing SHAMAC Lodge by After-Care
WHEN Shane and Max Kelly opted for a career change in the 1990’s they had no idea that 25 years later they would be opening the doors to their Cottage Respite home, SHAMAC Lodge!
Together, they chose to become qualified Personal Care Attendants, Max working at Rosebud Rehabilitation Centre and Shane working as an in-home carer for a number of agencies. Shanes duties as a carer involved transporting his clients to respite facilities which most were Aged Care Facilities. Shane soon realised that young men and women were required to go to these facilities because there was nowhere age appropriate for them to attend to give their Carers a well-deserved break. Shane said “you could always see a look of appreciation and relief knowing that both parties were going off to enjoy themselves without their significant others (carer). Shane went on to say that for him it was about the client, knowing that they could go somewhere, all be it an Aged Care Facility, they were able to be independent for that period and enjoy their own space.
However, the thought of leaving his 44 year old male client in an Aged Care facility was heart wrenching, Shane said “it always bought a tear to my eye walking out and leaving them however it was bitter sweet because my clients wife needed a well-deserved break”.
It was at that point that Shane went home to Max and said “I’ve had enough, mark my word Max, we are going to open a Cottage Respite Home where people of all ages can come and stay”
In the meantime, Shane and Max started After-Care (A’sia) and have become leaders on the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs in In-Home Care. Based locally in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, AfterCare offers all In-home care services including Home and Garden Maintenance.
Shane and Max said that although After-Care (A’sia) is their pride and joy, they have loved every bit of the past 25 years and the 130 staff they call family.
However, the itch was still there, and it had to be scratched…fast forward 6 months and the dream has come true; with an incredible amount of work by Max and Shane and their amazing, dedicated team SHAMAC Lodge is born.
Nestled in the tranquil setting of Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, Shamac Lodge, the new Cottage Respite home sits upon 1 acre of undulating Limestone sand dunes provides a peaceful, home-away-from-home experience for your loved ones.
At Shamac Lodge, we understand the importance of taking a well-deserved break while knowing that those you care for are receiving exceptional care. Our dedicated staff treat every client like family, starting their day with a hearty homemade breakfast before embarking on a day of fun and engaging activities, showcasing the beauty of what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer. With delicious, nutritious meals, relaxing afternoon tea, and a cozy evening routine, your loved ones are well cared for in a nurturing environment. Fully trained and qualified, our team is committed to supporting people of all ages and abilities.
People that stay can enjoy well-appointed rooms with all the creature comforts they would expect of a Hotel. Shane and Max said they want to ensure that a stay at SHAMAC Lodge is an experience, an experience people remember and why not do it on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Shane said “we live in such a beautiful area, the Mornington Peninsula has been our home for over 40 years, we wish everyone could have the opportunity to visit and even stay”.
SHAMAC Lodge is also open for family stays; Max said “we would love to have families that may be caring for their child living with a disability stay for a weekend, get away from the every day and experience the Mornington Peninsula, knowing they are going somewhere that is appropriate, with access ramps, aids and equipment to suit most situations, SHAMAC Lodge is the perfect solution for families looking at getting away”.
The team at SHAMAC Lodge by After-Care hope to see you soon for you next Cottage Respite stay.
Book your tour today and “let our family help your family.”
1300 464 663
Pictured above: SHAMAC Lodge. Pictured below: Shane and Max Kelly images: supplied
Helping to maintain an
WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.
Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products for the home.
Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community. “We now have lift chairs, which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray.
“At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”
Also included in the new range are products to help those with rheumatism. “We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray.
At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, electric lift beds, electric lift chairs, walking aids, bathroom and toilet aids and living aids.
With a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, Westernport Mobility also offer home demonstrations of products. Head to their new website and purchase your needs through the online shop or visit them in store.
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High square-set ceilings with clerestory windows oversee a wonderfully open interior, where a Neff-appointed kitchen with stone waterfall counters is perfect for any affair. Fireside living and dining spaces spread outdoors to a wraparound deck enjoying the northern sunlight, welcoming
complete bliss amongst beautiful private gardens. Incredible light continues in the two bathrooms, directly serving the three robed bedrooms, including the main’s ensuite with its unique corner skylight. The perfect sea- and tree-change opportunity or weekend retreat on a 780 sq. metre (approx) allotment, it’s the ideal base for Peninsula living, a short drive from
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Finishes include a hot/cold outdoor shower, a double carport, split-system air conditioning, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, desks in bedrooms 2 & 3, vegetable gardens and a storage shed.n
On Thursday the 13th of February 2025, Roberts Partners gathered to celebrate our collective efforts. The challenges that 2024 presented, including a significant brand transition, never diverted our focus from delivering exceptional service to our esteemed clients. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout the year,
including those who have referred us to their friends and family – your trust means the world to us.
Winning the Agency of the Year for Bittern, Crib Point, and Hastings for ten consecutive years is truly overwhelming, and it wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team and our loyal clientele.
Lisa Roberts John Woolley Michelle Cahir
Jess Rollins Heather Harris Danielle Dew
Charlotte Vercoe Danielle Quiroz
The Guide
TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY
THURSDAY THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
TEN, 8.30pm
One big couch, a handful of celebrities who have new shows, movies and albums to promote and an exceedingly charming host: it’s a simple recipe for a chat show, but in the hands of Irish comic Graham Norton (pictured), it’s pure magic. Not even a few seasons of social distancing could dampen this winning formula’s success. Tonight, it’s an acting masterclass as Norton is joined by Stephen Graham, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Pamela Anderson, Sean Hayes and Ross Kemp.
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
SBS, 8.30pm
Queen Camilla (pictured) has had countless headlines written about her, but tabloids can be curiously shy about spotlighting the hard work she puts in to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the UK. This feature-length documentary aims to further spread awareness of how and why perpetrators abuse, how we can stop the cycle and what the Queen has been doing about it for more than a decade.
TOUR KNIT
Thursday, March 6
SUNDAY MATLOCK
TEN, 8.30pm
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – in The Newsreader’s version of 1989 there’s no one bigger than the “King of News” Dale Jennings (Sam Reid). And he is going downhill, fast. After three seasons set against some of the biggest stories of the 20th century, the final-ever episode of this newsroom-based drama documents Gold Logie winner Dale’s alcohol-fuelled tumble from grace alongside the fall of the Berlin Wall. While Dale is racing towards rock bottom, former lover and closest friend Helen Norville (Anna Torv, pictured) hits a glass ceiling as her ability to produce her own show is questioned.
Oscar winner Kathy Bates continues a recent trend of big-name Hollywood stars taking on small screen roles in this quality homage to the classic ’80s detective show. Bates plays lawyer Madeline “Matty” Matlock (real name Madeline Kingston), a seemingly sweet-natured older woman who has returned to the workforce on a secret mission to avenge a personal tragedy. “This is That Moment” sees Olympia (Skye P. Marshall, pictured) and Julian (Jason Ritter) clash while opposing parties in a heated custody battle. The case brings Matty’s past into focus, as she reflects on the true cost of her own fight.
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10) NINE (9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.00 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG) 9.40 Britain’s Biggest Dig. (PGa, R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (Mv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (PGan, R) 3.05 Shepherdess. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
Back Roads: Hilltops Region, NSW. (PG) 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul: Budapest. (PGn) Sue Perkins arrives in Budapest. 9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots: Far And Away. (PG) 8.30 Discovering Film: Gene Hackman. Looks at the life and career of Gene Hackman. 9.25 Boiling Point. Carly and Liam scramble to cut costs.
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (MA15+s)
12.00 Blackport. (MA15+s, R) 2.30 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (MA15+l, R) 3.25 Employable Me (UK) (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.
MOVIE: Glass Houses. (2020, Mads) Bree Turner.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Brisbane Lions v Geelong. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-match coverage of the match.
11.00 Kick Ons. (Premiere) A preview of the upcoming matches.
11.30 Autopsy USA: Anthony Bourdain. (Madl, R) A look at the death of Anthony Bourdain. 12.30 Damnation. (MA15+asv) Seth and Lew are given an opportunity.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGl, R) 8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) A pregnant woman is injured in a traffic crash.
9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) A&E staff treat a patient with burns.
10.30 To Be Advised.
11.20 9News Late.
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Friday, March 7
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets an unstoppable gardener.
8.35 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy attempts to evict William from the house.
9.20 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) A clown car disaster creates headaches.
9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
11.35 ABC Late News. 11.55 Grand Designs. (R)
12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy: Dark Matter. (M)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Superhuman. (R) Tony Robinson explores new machinery. 9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead: Chachapoya, Celts, Carthage. (PG) Looks at seven-foot statues.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Bonn. (Masv)
11.45 Sisi. (Mav, R) 2.35 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. A lead-up to the Friday night AFL match. 7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Hawthorn. From the SCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.30 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 Suits L.A. (Ma, R) A former prosecutor opens an LA law firm.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Cold. (Return, PG) Sir David Attenborough looks at mammals. 8.40 MOVIE: Marley & Me. (2008, PGals, R) A married couple adopt a labrador puppy which eventually grows to become an uncontrollable dog. Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane.
11.00 MOVIE: Moonlight & Valentino. (1995, Mals, R) Elizabeth Perkins.
1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 1. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Hypothetical. 2.30 Australia’s Queen Of Burlesque. 2.40 The Feed. 3.15 Over The Black Dot. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 If You Are The One. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 NITV News Update. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 How To Have An Orgasm. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy. 11.20 Pose. 12.25am Late Programs.
6am
Morning Programs. 7.00 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 9.30 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 11.10 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 12.50pm Nowhere Boy. (2009, M) 2.40 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 8.30 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.25 Vampire’s Kiss. (1988, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004) 2pm The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 3.15 Nanny Tuta. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.20 MOVIE:
Saturday, March 8
Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Wang Gungwu Lecture 2025. (R) 1.30 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PGl, R) 3.35 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 4.25 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Hilltops Region, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar heads to NSW’s Hilltops region.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) Catherine finds herself entangled in a case.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope and her team must delve into his relationships if they are to find the killer’s identity.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) Helen is blindsided by a front-page story.
11.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PG) 5.00 Big Sky Girls. (R) 5.20 Superbots. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Eiffel Tower. Looks at the Eiffel Tower.
8.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. Explores the work Queen Camilla has done to spread awareness of domestic and sexual violence.
9.50 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml, R) Ray Martin tries to understand death.
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women.
12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men.
3.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Tish Tash. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.45 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.40 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.50pm Everybody Hates Johan.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Randwick Guineas Day And The All-Star Mile. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A Chinese couple are caught with food.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple have a prohibited item.
7.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R)
An assassin is forced out of hiding when one of his old allies uncovers information about his past. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones.
10.10 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+l, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA. Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. 12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R) Sketch comedy series.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Garden Gurus. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 My Way. (R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. 1.30 Hybrid Horizons. (Premiere) 2.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 2.30 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 3.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. (PG, R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (Return) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30
6.00 9News Saturday.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A high-energy kelpie could be the perfect training companion for an eight-year-old girl. The staff is hoping that a big goofy dog will be a match for a tai chi instructor. Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Motor Racing. Race of Champions. Day 2. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Ma, R) Elsbeth suspects foul play after a posh country club wedding ends in the golf cart death of the hapless groom. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) Jubal’s long-time confidential informant brings intel of an impending large-scale terror attack to the team. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am Morning Programs. 1.20pm Beyond Oak Island. 2.10 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.40 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Impossible Engineering. 7.30 MOVIE: The 355. (2022) 9.45 MOVIE: Sheryl. (2022, M) 11.30 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 12.25am The X-Files. 3.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) The team helps a 77-year-old grandmother.
8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R) A woman juggles her demanding career as a lawyer and the preparations for her wedding. Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson.
10.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, Ms, R)
12.25 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.20 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Sunday, March 9
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG) The dogs face their final challenge.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml) As news breaks of the Berlin Wall falling, Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
9.30 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s)
The Mathiesons prepare to sell the family home.
10.20 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlsv, R) Sam Neill.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 4. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 1. 5.30 Hitler: Decoding A Dictator.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. 8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (M) Livia Drusilla’s imperial dynasty reaches its end. 9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Tutankhamun, The Pharaoh With The Fabulous Treasure. (Ma, R) A look at Pharaoh Tutankhamun. 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R) 11.15
The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 11.25 The Fade. (Ma, R) 11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Tish Tash. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
8.40 The Hunters: Murder Highway. (M) Former detective Steve van Aperen and crime journalist Adam Shand drive the Flinders Highway.
10.10 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the crimes of Ivan Milat.
12.10 The Bay. (Mav, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The experts come down hard on a group favourite.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 Footy Furnace. (Return, Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 See No Evil: Body Heat. (MA15+av)
12.05 The First 48. (Mav)
1.00 Destination WA. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30
Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.30 Matlock. (PGadl) Olympia and Julian clash while representing opposing parties in a heated custody battle. Matty manipulates the firm’s security system for personal gain. 9.30 FBI. (Mv) The team is led towards a killer with connections to a Mexican cartel after a gunman opens fire at a homeless shelter in Astoria. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Fringes. 2.15 Rites Of Passage. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (Return) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Up To G-Cup: Inside The Lingerie Shop. 12.50am The X-Files. 3.25 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
7TWO (72)
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TBA. 9.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 DVine Living. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Better Homes. 4.30 I Escaped To The Country. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Extreme Railways.
1.30pm NRL WA Harmony Cup. Men’s. Semi-final
1. Hawaiki Roa v Bushrangers. 2.00 NRL WA Harmony Cup. Men’s. Semi-final 2. Perth Indigenous v Taranaki. 2.30 Black As. 2.40 Stable: The Boxing Game. 3.40 Black As. 3.50 Monochrome. 6.00 Queer & Here. 6.30 News. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Murder In Big Horn. 8.30 Missing From Fire Trail Road. 10.20 Late Programs.
The Kids Are Alright. Continued. (2021, PG, Spanish) 6.35 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.20 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.10 Studs. (2006, M) 11.55 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 1.45pm Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 Goodfellas. (1990) 11.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.
Monday, March 10
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R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 2.55 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.30 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (R) 10.00 Food Markets. (PG, R) 11.00 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ml, R) 3.00 Shepherdess. (PG, R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.
8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Linton Besser.
9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35 ABC Late News.
10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. 8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Stonehenge. Dan Snow visits Stonehenge. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: Find Your Own Way. (Return) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Syndrome E. (Premiere, Malv) 11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.20 My Life In Clay. (R) 12.35 Primitive Medium. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.30 Tackling Australia. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00
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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Australian Idol. (PG, R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz. (PGav, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The next group of performers take to the stage in the hopes of winning Australia’s vote. 9.10 Suits L.A. (M) 10.10 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackle the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas) Chance puts pressure on Mayan and Quinten. 12.10 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. (Ml, R) Career criminals set out to rob a vault.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Show. (Return) 1pm Golf. Australian WPGA Championship. Final round. 5.00 Getaway. 5.30 Customs. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Cry Macho. (2021, M) 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)
6am Children’s Programs. Noon Golf. Austn WPGA C’ship. 1.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 2.00 Mr Mayor. 2.30 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Grand Final Series. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Fast & Furious. (2009, M) 12.15am Gotham. 1.10 Arrow. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 9News Presents: Moomba Parade.
9News Afternoon.
Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav, R) JD’s son is kidnapped by an assassin in exchange for a wanted criminal in NCIS custody. 9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) The team engages in Walk-a-Mile Day to gain a new perspective on different departments. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Most Expensivest. 1.55 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? 3.00 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (Return) 10.30 The Weekly Football Wrap. 11.00 Australia: An Unofficial History. 12.05am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. (Premiere) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.25 Street Science. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The World’s Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 7.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 9.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 10.50 Thelma
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The couples move in with another partner.
9.00 Footy Classified. (Ml) A team of footy experts tackles the AFL’s big issues and controversies.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (Malv) 11.30 First On Scene. (MA15+a, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
(92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Waterboy. (1998, M) 10.25 Seinfeld. 11.25 The O.C. 12.20am Late Programs.
Tuesday, March 11
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(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) 11.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.00 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (R) 9.50 Food Markets. (PGa, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Saving Lives At Sea. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
7.30.
8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns) Hosted by Amanda Keller. 9.20 The School That Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 10.20 The ABC Of. (PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Q+A. (R) 1.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 2.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: Georgia’s Stolen Children.
10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av) 12.05 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Foxes: Their Secret World. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunting Party. (M)
9.40 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his home town.
10.40 The Agenda Setters. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.40 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Partner swap continues. 9.00 Wild Cards. (Premiere, Mv) A con woman and a detective work together.
10.00 Footy Classified. (Ml)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Next Stop. (PGa) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. (PGal) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The team investigates the fatal poisoning of one of Kasie’s forensic scientists. McGee is questioned by the Pentagon. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Fashionista. 1.50 One Armed Chef. 2.45 Queer Sports. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 10.20 Hostage Rescue. (Premiere) 12.05am Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 12.55 Late Programs.
Continued. (1985, PG) 6.50 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 I Was A Dreamer. (2016, M) 12.25pm Spanish Affair. (2014, M, Basque) 2.15 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 11.10 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.05am Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Walkabouts. 2.00 The Casketeers. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25
Wednesday, March 12
News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 2.55 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa)
8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Return, PG) A satirical news program.
9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
9.45 Planet America.
10.20 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Gold Diggers. (Mdls, R) 12.15 Grand Designs. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30
7.30. (R)
6am Clue.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.20 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley. (PG, R) 9.50 Food Markets. (PG, R) 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. (al) 8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Ma) The prosecution cross-examines John. 9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) Stirling tries to escape from captivity. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Blackwater. (MA15+ansv) 12.15 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. 2.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Australian Idol. (PG, R) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Marilyn confesses her true feelings.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (Premiere, Ma) Hamish McLachlan sits down with key football stars and personalities to reveal their stories.
10.00 Live At The Chapel: Amy Shark. (Ma) Amy Shark performs her hits.
11.00 Autopsy USA: Luke Perry. (Ma)
12.00 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Trouble hits some of the couples.
9.00 Big Miracles. (Final, Mam)
A 40-year-old reaches her first scan and is desperate to hear her baby’s heartbeat.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 My Way. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Elsbeth. (PGv) Elsbeth investigates the CEO of a location-based crime alert app after they murder a journalist. 9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team races against time to find a kidnapper. Sam seeks Ernie’s aid to decrypt a potentially deadly computer program. 10.25 10’s Late News. 10.50 The Project. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Cryptoland. 3.15 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News Update. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Perrier’s Bounty. (2009) 10.05 Am I Being Unreasonable? 11.50 MOVIE: Castro’s Spies. (2020, M) 1.50am Letterkenny. 3.25 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Importance Of Being Earnest. Continued. (1952) 7.15 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 9.20 Clue. (1985, PG) 11.10 The Exchange. (2021, M) 12.50pm I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 2.40 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG)
A disgusting practice at a Frankston water trough
Compiled by Cameron McCullough
Just as we go to press a reputable ratepayer advises us that this morning he witnessed the man in charge of the sanitary cart make use of the water trough on the Hastings road, near Addicott’s corner, in a manner that should not be tolerated in any wellgoverned community.
It is alleged that the empty sanitary pans were taken from the cart, dipped in the trough and when filled with water replaced in the cart. If the above statement is correct, it is time that stringent action was taken against the offender.
*** Mornington News. Marine Drive.
The work of completing the road from Mornington to Dromana along the foreshore was commenced last week.
According to schedule, this work must be finished by June next, to obtain the benefit of the Government grant.
Once the road is opened to the public, it will unquestionably become the main route from here to Dromana, and very probably will carry the principal part of the traffic from Melbourne and the towns nearer through to Sorrento and Portsea, because, the distance is considerably less than the road now used, and there are no stiff hills to negotiate; the grades are all gentle and easily taken.
Then there is the further attraction of the charming scenery along the foreshores. But since the roadway follows the natural contour of the coast-line, often in short curves screened to a large extent by dense ti-trees, this will be no place for road hogs with their break-neck stunts.
They will need to be sternly reprehensed for the sake of others, and to a much less degree for their own sakes. When this road is open for traffic there will automatically arise the question when the Shire Council is going to repair the road between Mount Martha and Mornington. There is no necessity to comment upon its present condition, and the Shire councillors are well aware of the position, and doubtlessly would have had the roadway repaired long ago, had funds been available.
When, however, the traffic is opened through to Dromana and is increased tenfold between here and Mount Martha the matter will become an acute one, and our councillors will be put upon their mettle to solve the question of making possible every essential road throughout the Shire.
This is, however, in the lap of the future.
***
A man and a buoy. Incident at the Frankston Pier.
An elderly man, named Robertson, hailing from Seaford, and a buoy –not a youth, but a life-saver – created a little mild excitement at the Frankston pier on Saturday evening last.
The man, while fishing, accidentally fell off the pier. A hue and cry were raised: “All hands to the rescue,” and a life-saver was thrown into the briny.
Beyond a slight surprise occasioned by the mishap, the victim of the “Order of the Bath” did not suffer very much from the sudden and unexpected immersion.
When he reached terra-firma he quickly recovered, but the buoy, which had been discarded, was left
drifting at random on the waters of the deep, blue sea.
***
Demand for houses at Hastings. There is considerable demand for houses in and around Hastings. The shortage is now very acute. Many inquiries are still unsatisfied. Some of the enterprising citizens are now starting to build in order to supply a very long-felt want.
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WE regret to record the demise of Mrs. Gillard, of Frankston, which sad event occurred on Friday last, at her late residence, Mornington road.
The deceased lady, who was over 70 years of age, had resided in the district for upwards of 40 years.
To her bereaved relatives we join in extending our sincere sympathy.
***
Mt. Eiza Public Hall.
For the last four years Mr. Dudley Detmold has worthily filled the office of president of the hall, and it was with sincere regret that his resignation from the committee was accepted.
However, the substantial character of the entrance gate, and of the completed portion of the hall are a lasting tribute to his good work for the hall, and the committee have his assurance that he will be pleased to assist the hall at any time in any way.
At a public meeting of residents held on January 23, and presided over by Mr. John Moseley, Mr. James Bradbury, senr, was elected to the committee by ballot, and at a meeting of the committee held on Thursday, February 26, Mr. Bradbury was unanimously elected president.
The next fortnightly euchre party
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and dance will be held on Friday next, March 6.
A very enjoyable dance was held on Saturday last, and extra dances will be held on March 14 and 28, and on Easter Saturday, April 11.
The committee are now making an appeal to all residents of Mt. Eliza and other friends of the hall for funds to clear off the debt of £330, and any donations forwarded to the president, any member of the committee, or the secretary, J. R. M. Walker, Box 5, Frankston, will be gratefully acknowledged.
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Human Sympathy
Recently the “Hygeia,” as her font, landed several hundred picnickers in Mornington.
A strong north-westerly made her rock badly. A section of the passengers was very sick, and a number of these thought that a liberal supply of whisky and sodas would balance their tummies and keep them in order, with the result that when they landed they were not sure they were not looking at a picture show; the landscape appeared to be moving around in an alarming way.
Later on, about a dozen boisterous young men rolled into a business place for something solid that would counteract the whisky and sodas.
Unfortunately, by this time the whisky microbe was in the ascendance, and they had lost all semblance of self-control, and in spite of tactful handling, made themselves so objectionable that a constable had to be sent for.
When the representative of the law arrived, he tried to placate the leader and the rest. This failed, and defiance
of all authority quickly followed; a mix-up, and willy-willy, the leader found himself in durance vile, and an opportunity given him to sit on the stool of repentance, and review the situation.
In due course, a very much abashed and deeply sorry man faced the charge of disorderly conduct, and resisting the police. His erstwhile friends had vanished. He was a stranger in a strange land, and he was up against the problem how he was to pay the fine recorded against him; save the loss of his billet, and himself the ignominy of imprisonment, and the humiliation of his relatives.
His prospects looked black; alone and with but a few shillings in his pocket; a way out seemed impossible; deep gloom enshrouded him, each person thinks their own difficulties the worst in the world.
There was a crunching of heavy boots, accompanied by the rustle of a woman’s skirts, and an officer of the law sharply told him the fine had been paid by the person whom he had most offended.
A friendly voice affirmed this; and admonished him gently on the error of his ways and a reliance in his honesty to repay her, and she was gone.
Presto! The scene was changed; the darkness of his hour was turned to light, and drawing hope by the power of the milk of human kindness, which, though often gruffly denied and covered over with rough incrustations, lies deep within the human soul, and though often jealously guarded, subconsciously dominates our actions.
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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 4 & 6 Mar 1925
Cat o’ nine tails?
Victoria’s current crime epidemic is out of control. Premier Allan and the Victorian government must urgently stop it.
Our police and judiciary need much stronger powers than they currently have to help them deal with this epidemic. Our current bail laws are quite inadequate.
So bring back something really strong. Bring back corporal punishment. Bring back flogging.
“What a really cruel thought” some might say. But are such punishments as cruel as having family members killed or maimed for life by unlicenced teenaged thugs causing major car accidents in stolen cars?
The answer is a very clear no.
Or having peoples’ homes or vehicles trashed and burgled? Or buildings and trains being graffitied? Or women being abused and raped? Or unprovoked stabbings and attacks occurring. Or people becoming too scared to leave their homes at night and/or needing to sleep with a weapon of defence beside their bed? The answer is no.
At present our current bail laws are not supporting our police who are trying to protect us. Police are repeatedly catching the same violent criminals and then seeing them released immediately on bail.
A corporal punishment program such as this would give those administering the law so much more real backup and power. Such punishments would be quick to administer and very hurtful to criminals.
The punishments could be carried out almost immediately after a court’s decision and at almost no cost. No extra money for prisons, prison staff, or extra enforcement costs for the government. And the program would also be quick for the government to implement vis legislation or regulation.
With such a program in place anybody wishing to avoid such punishments could very easily do so. Just do not commit crimes in the first place. Implement this plan Premier Allan and stop this crime wave.
Arthur Ranken, Mt Eliza
Housing crisis
Ever wonder what “affordable” and “Social” housing is? I have, and after asking many government agencies, I have come to the conclusion that they don’t have a clue. The variety of ambiguous non answers is astounding. So let me put it in perspective.
Affordable Housing: half of Australian workers earn less than $67,600 per year. In Australia, a common rule of thumb is that mortgage repayments should not exceed 30% of your gross pretax income ($20,280). With an annual repayment budget of $21,000, you could afford a mortgage of around $288,000, assuming a 30-year loan term at 6.11% interest. As of September 2024, the average mortgage size in Australia was approximately $642,121, Social Housing: with the highest “social income” level of $836.60 per fortnight, rent should be $125.49 weekly and it goes downhill from there.” Say what?
Joe
Lenzo, Safety Beach
Prevention v cure
Although it’s hard to argue that any effort to reduce climate pollution is wasteful, some actions are more beneficial to our collective well-being than others (“Call for end to ‘wasteful’ climate change projects”, The News 25/2/25).
Paying for offsets, for example, offers minimal local benefits. As Cr Max Patton rightly highlights, investing in strategies that prevent or build resilience to climate impacts is more “economically efficient” than spending on disaster recovery.
Yet, in Australia, 98% of the $24.5 billion in federal funding spent on disasters between 2005 and 2022 went towards recovery and relief rather than building resilience.
The peninsula needs forward thinking leadership that plans to both cut climate pollution and minimise the impact of future events like bushfires.
Prevention is always better than the cure. Amy Hiller, Kew
Letter response
I must confess to being somewhat flummoxed by
the offence I have apparently caused to M G Free (Vote splitting, Letters 25/2/25).
I neither referred to, nor quoted anything from Mr Free’s letter so I fail to see how I showed him any disrespect.
As to the quote of the figures provided by Mr Lenzo, I only referred to the independents voting pattern with Labor and the Coalition, I made no mention of the Greens.
Furthermore with reference to the use of the word “shared” in my original letter, and quoted by Mr Free, I believed that 41% to 53% is a reasonable example of sharing the vote.
It isn’t 50:50 but it certainly is not lop-sided as is seemingly been implied by Mr Free.
Ross Hudson, Mt Martha
Maintaining the shade
Headline in a daily paper on Saturday read ‘Councils want trees against deadly heat waves’. Good point. Have been trying to arrange replacement of trees on our nearby reserve for two years. A manna gum nursed through dry times was accidentally smashed by builders.
Council Parks team advised they would have a tree available ‘next year’. That was September, 2023. Reminded them a year later, then again last week also requesting replacement of a street Casuarina wilfully cut down to create parking by new residents.
Notice nearby trees failing where they have been ‘ring barked’ by whipper snippers. So please protect the trees we have with rubber rings, not piling lawn cuttings around the trucks however, which ‘cooks’ and rots them.
Hastings’ trees are home to wonderful range of birds and critters, as well as cooling our homes, paths and roads, hug one today.
Fran Henke, Hastings
Power failure
Brian A (I assume a stands for atomic) Mitchelson is a little liberal with his truth,when he says in his letter that renewable energy is the most unaffordable power for industry, when infact it is one of the cheapest energy forms around (Power to the people, Letters 25/2/25).
But hey, why let the truth get in the way when we’re in an election year!
None of the major parties will be blushing when telling porkies, so this time around I’ll be giving the independent Ben Smith my vote and hopefully we end up with a hung parliament so a more proactive agenda on climate change and social equity will find its way into government.
Rupert Steiner, Balnarring
Choice
Budget surplus, more jobs, inflation/unemployment down, medicines, bulk billing promise. Cost of living up, particularly food, more greed than politics, Woolworths, advertised bargains and severe increases in other items; not our pensions, thus my $572 losing in value.
Albo for now, a sincere approach to we battlers (up to a shaky point?) ignoring his nonsense coming in on the Matildas, more particularly the choice (Peter Dutton) a case of being unable to trust “as far as I can throw him” and so on.
Sense of (my) truth from watching two TV news hours, once a week, same supposed news, same night. Channel 9, 6pm, ABC, 7pm. Spot the difference?
Cliff Ellen, Rye
Show proof
Your letter last week from Kerrie McCoy stated that the three main free to air channels have “been to pro Liberal for years while find anything to make Labor look bad”(sic).
I’d like to know what she is referring to? Channel 7, owned by WA based Seven West Media (probably a right-wing slant) does no criticism of Labor except in a show like Sunrise where both parties get called to account from time to time.
Channel 10 is owned by US based Paramount Global and soon to be owned by Larry Ellison, a Republican supporter in the US. Will this affect The Project, which has a strong left-wing bias? I doubt it.
Channel 9 (owned by Nine network) actually owns The Age and other papers nationally. The Age has a strong left-wing identity and uses left leaning journalists and has done so for a number
of years. What was not mentioned was the ABC, a paragon of left -wing ideologies – shows like 7:30 Report and Q&A where Liberal and National politicians are regularly rubbished. Also, other media in Melbourne include The Guardian (founded by Communists in Manchester UK and still run with a strong left-wing bias) and Crikey – any right wing, pro-LNP articles in either of these on-line publications?
Yes, Rubert Murdoch is still the biggest Newscorp shareholder but his publications/channels have way more balance than the publications mentioned above.
With an election coming up, it is important that we get facts right and not engage in bashing of either party, just mentioning the so called “trillion dollar debt” left by the LNP is fanciful. Rudd/Gillard/Rudd ran up a huge debt after Peter Costello balanced the budget. Covid issues added to that debt and if Labor was in power at the time of Covid it would have added much more.
Kevin Cahalane, Mornington
Media bias selective?
Having read Kerrie McCoy’s letter (Biased media, Letters 26/2/25) complaining about mainstream media’s political bias, I had to agree. However, Kerrie made no mention of the political bias of The Age and, especially, “our” ABC. Maybe their political biases align with Kerrie’s?
Denis Mason, Sorrento
Time for change?
It’s pretty clear from the recent Letters to the Editor that there is a growing interest in the community for a change from a Liberal/NP certainty.
I’ve been closely following the progress being made by Ben Smith, a local independent and I actually think that he can win this.
There’s clear momentum growing in his campaign and as we have seen other safe seats, like this one, you can’t rule anything out.
At the very least, we need intelligent, community centric, energetic competition to the tired major party career politicians in Canberra.
So if you want anyone else other than the Liberals to win in this electorate, then vote for Ben. It will probably be close, this may be our last chance, so let’s not stuff it up.
Luke O’Brien, Rye
Transparency needed
The ad in last week’s paper calling for Premier Jacinta Allan to involve Peninsula residents in the $25 million Arthurs Seat Eagle redevelopment is timely and necessary.
Major infrastructure projects of this scale have long-lasting impacts on local communities, and I agree with Ben Smith that it’s crucial for residents to have a voice in the decision-making process.
Historically, both Liberal and Labor parties have been criticised for inadequate community consultation in such developments.
Our federal representatives must champion policies that mandate community involvement in significant projects, ensuring that developments enhance rather than disrupt local livelihoods.
Kiran Hayes, Sorrento
State issues
Federal independent candidate for Flinders, Ben Smith, continues to focus largely on issues of state government responsibility, despite running for federal parliament.
One of these, redeveloping Rosebud Hospital, is a key issue for our community.
At the last state election in 2022, the Victorian Liberals and Nationals committed $340 million to redevelop Rosebud Hospital, long neglected under the state Labor government, which owns and runs the hospital and is its primary funder.
This is an issue I have advocated for regularly, including a petition which currently has over 3,500 signatures, and have raised it with the state Labor government on no fewer than 18 occasions.
Ben has also called on the state Labor government to give Mornington Peninsula residents a say in the $25 million Arthurs Seat Eagle redevelopment, and for stronger regulations around jetski usage.
I was recently appointed as Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation after advocating for reform to jetski usage since first elected and last year I sponsored a petition to increase police patrols around coastal communities.
Similarly, as the local Member for Nepean, I have called on the state Labor government to include our community in decision-making around
Arthurs Seat and on a range of other matters. If Ben is serious about being a federal MP, he should be talking more about federal issues where he can have a direct impact, rather than grandstanding on state issues where he would have no jurisdiction.
Thankfully, Flinders already has an effective federal member in Zoe McKenzie, who strongly advocates for issues where the federal government has responsibility and has forged strong relationships with her state colleagues and community members.
Sam Groth MP, Member for Nepean Déjà vu
I saw the token visit by Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley, to the Flinders electorate, with MP Zoe McKenzie in tow (Sussan Ley visits Flinders electorate, The News 25/2/25) and almost choked on my coffee. At least it confirms the election is coming, but we knew that anyway. Every election it’s the same thing. Politicians roll into town, promise the world, and pretend to be “in touch” with local issues. But where are the solutions, and desire to work across the community to make it happen? We don’t need more visits from lying politicians or political mudslinging; we need genuine solutions and long-term commitment.
It’s high time the people in Canberra stopped using the public like pawns in their vote-buying games and started creating real change for the better. Stop treating us like fools!
If they really cared about the problems of our business and local communities they would suggest practical policies to fix problems like the housing crisis and cost of living pressures that affect us so much on the peninsula.
We need real, effective, change to address our local needs, not more empty words.
A cut above
Alec Clews, Mornington
It always fascinates me how many people devote themselves to being Keyboard Warriors, and they never hold back in attempting to convert us to their way of thinking with all sorts of facts and figures.
I find it refreshing to read letters written with a hint of wry humor and informative as well.
Lance Rickard (Best Sandwich, Letters 18/2/25) your comments are most welcome and can I encourage you to keep writing and updating us about your observations around Mornington! Life can be simple if we want it to be, and we are meant to create some fun along the way.
Ila Howard, Mornington
Sandwich heaven
I had previously decided that I would not make any more submissions to the Letters page, but on reading Mr Nemaric’s letter (Best sandwich applauded, Letters 25/2/25) it made me change my mind.
Mr Nemaric suggested that I will be widely condemned for stating that the toasted pastrami,cheese and pickle sandwich I ordered at the Barrett Lane Sandwich Bar was the best that I had ever eaten.
I would like to explain why I stated that sandwich was the best that I have ever eaten.
During my six years at primary school my daily lunch was made by my mother, it was always sandwiches, but they were just “sandwiches”. Every day for six years, just boring sandwiches. Then when I started at secondary school I was delighted to find that they had a tuck shop with many varied types of lunches available, so there and then I made a promise to myself that I would never, ever, have a sandwich again.
Now, 70 years later, I happened to notice a shop that had a front courtyard with tables and chairs, and as I needed to sit down and clarify a dilema that I was trying to solve, I sat on one of the chairs.
I felt guilty by using the shop’s chair, so I thought that I better order something to eat. I was surprised to see that it was a sandwich shop, but as I was already on one of their chairs, I reluctantly ordered a sandwich.
I must admit that I was not looking forward to it as I had years ago vowed never to have a sandwich again. However, I reluctantly admit it was fantastic, easily the best that I have ever eaten, so I quickly ignored that 70 year old promise to myself and ordered a second one. Amazing. I have since been back to that shop many times.
I trust that everyone who reads this letter can see the field of sunflowers that Mr Nemaric gazed upon, and not have sandwich crumbs in their vision.
Sharks smell blood in the water, Langy in good form
By Brodie Cowburn
PROVINCIAL
SORRENTO wrapped up a dominant win over Heatherhill in no time at all on day one of their two-day clash last Saturday.
Heatherhill was sent in to bat first at David MacFarlane Reserve last week, and failed to make any impact on the scoreboard. They were bowled out in the 39th over for just 58 runs.
Jake Wood did the damage for Sorrento - he finished the day with figures of 5/20 off 11 overs.
Wood backed up his bowling efforts with a knock of 42. He was supported by Mitchell Bench and Rhys Musgrave, who each finished the day unbeaten on 51 and 49 respectively.
Sorrento grabbed the win with ease, and closed out the day at 5/153.
James Spencer took four wickets for Heatherhill to limit the damage.
Ladder leaders Langwarrin put 298 runs on the board on day one of their match with Old Peninsula last weekend. Baden Powell set Pines a target of 181 to chase down, and Red Hill scored 251 against Dromana.
PENINSULA
MT Eliza are well on their way to a win over Seaford after a strong performance on day one of their two-day match.
Emil Madsen Reserve hosted Mt Eliza and Seaford on Saturday. Seaford batted first, but only managed to score 93 runs before being bowled out. Ravindu Kodithuwakku ran riot for Mt Eliza, taking 5/24 from 15 overs.
Mt Eliza batted for 29 overs before stumps, and are within striking distance of the win. The hosts need to score 25 more runs to grab the victory.
A pair of half-centuries from Will Jewell and Patrick Nagel helped ladder leaders Rosebud reach a final total of 188 against Somerville last weekend.
Isaac Harrison was in fine form for Somerville. He took 5/47 to give his side a chance to beat the premiership favourites when the two sides meet again on day two.
Moorooduc was bowled out for just 108 by Long Island on Saturday. At Alexandra Park, Mornington scored 272 against Seaford Tigers - Mitchell Goddard scored an unbeaten 115.
DISTRICT
CARRUM had a day out on Saturday, setting Main Ridge a nearly impossible target to reach on day one of their match at Ditterich Reserve. Carrum dominated from start to
finish last weekend. Skipper Shaun Foster and Liam Hulett each scored centuries - Foster hit 132 from 208 deliveries, and Hulett hit an unbeaten 113 from 156 balls.
After 80 overs Carrum had scored 5/324.
Carrum Downs have made a start chasing down a target of 144 against Flinders.
After bowling out Flinders last weekend, Carrum Downs batted for 11 overs before stumps. They scored 1/35.
Balnarring set Boneo a score of 243 to chase down on Saturday. Crib Point scored 272 against Baxter.
SUB DISTRICT
LADDER leaders Delacombe Park scored 227 runs on day one of their match against Frankston YCW last
weekend.
Peninsula Reserve hosted the clash on Saturday. Delacombe Park batted all day long - Bailey Daffy top-scored with an impressive 54 from 57 deliveries.
Sam Fulton bowled well for the Stonecats, taking 3/60 from 29 overs.
A shaky start to their run chase has put Mt Martha in a spot of bother against Skye.
Skye had a tough time on their home deck on Saturday. They were bowled out for 119 after just 59 overs.
Mt Martha’s run chase got off to a poor start. They finished the day at 4/30, and will need to dig in on day two to get things back on track.
Rye scored 169 against Tootagrook at RJ Rowley Reserve last weekend.
Ballam Park put 142 runs on the scoreboard against Tyabb.
MORNINGTON finished the day with the loss of only six wickets for 272 runs. Mitchell Goddard steadied the ship for Mornington with an unbeaten 115 not out.
WOMENS DIV ONE
BALNARRING have locked in their spot in the Grand Final after an upset win over Tooradin.
Tooradin have been almost unbeatable this season, losing just once. They won the toss and elected to bat first on their home deck in the semi-final last Sunday.
After 30 overs, Tooradin finished up at 8/109. Their momentum was halted by Jemma Reynolds, who took 3/14 off 6 overs to give her side a good chance at victory.
With bat in hand, Reynolds finished the job. She smashed an unbeaten 69 runs to help her side lock up a dominant nine wicket win with 10 overs left to spare.
Balnarring will face Somerville in the Grand Final this weekend. Somerville dominated Rye to grab their place in the season-decider.
Phenomenal knocks from Lara Brittain and Julie Fearns helped Somerville put a big total on the scoreboard. Brittain scored an unbeaten 84, and Fearns finished not out on 52.
Somerville finished their innings at 1/167. Rye couldn’t get close, and soon ended up all out for just 42. Brittain helped clean up the tail-end, taking three late wickets to cap off an excellent performance.
Balnarring and Somerville will play off in the Grand Final this Sunday, 9 March.
Picture: Paul Churcher
DELACOMBE Park batted first made a solid 7/227 in their match against Frankston YCW. Bailey Daffy was not out on 57 for Delacombe Park and Sam Fulton was the best of the bowlers with 3/60.
Picture: Craig Barrett
WESTERN PORT scoreboard
Women making the waves at lifesaving club
By Cameron McCullough
PORTSEA Surf Life Saving Club
has a proud history stretching back to 1949. A true community club, a testament to its success is its over 5000 members, with over 500 active, that patrol the waters of Portsea back beach.
The club isn’t just about protecting those in the water but about fostering leadership and commitment among its members young and old, and building the next generation of lifesavers and leaders.
“In the early days, surf lifesaving was a traditionally male-dominated arena,” said Susan Crow, a director of Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club.
“We are very proud of our efforts at PSLC to undertake a cultural change and empower our female members to partake in activities on an equal footing with the men.”
Women in sport is something Crow is passionate about. She was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia award in the 2023 Australia Day Honours for significant service to sports administration with her passion being women’s participation in sport.
“We were fortunate to be awarded a grant last year from the ‘Change Our Game’ program designed to enable participation, build capability and celebrate the role of women and girls in community sport and recreation,” said Crow.
“In December and January, we ran a number of events and programs that I believe resulted in positive and cultural change for our club.”
Although the grant was awarded
to Portsea Surf Life Saving Club, the club reached out to its fellow “back beach” clubs at Sorrento and Gunnamatta to create a program that benefitted girls and women across all clubs.
“It wasn’t enough for us to just pursue change at our club. The other two clubs were keen to increase female engagement and participation as well, so we were able to broaden the scope of the program.”
PSLC’s program, funded by the grant, included several practical elements, led by the club’s female
coaches.
“The first part of our program was to work with our female participants to increase their abilities and confidence in our boats,” said Crow.
The inflatable rescue boats that are emblematic of surf lifesaving are the sharp end of lifesaving. Developing high-level skills to enable capable and confident operation in the IRBs is essential as they are often used in real-life situations where lives can be at risk.
“Indicating the success of this program, we even had six girls come
from Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club to participate.”
“The participants had the ability to really hone those skills that are essential to the operation of the IRBs.”
The next part of the program PSLC ran was board paddling workshops; an area that had been identified as one where women participants sometimes lacked confidence.
“This was a great experience,” said Crow.
“We had women of all ages wanting to participate.
“Some of the women were mums of
nippers who might have enjoyed the surf when they were teenagers, but with work and family commitments, it slid away for them.
“Now was their opportunity to get back into the water and enjoy it for themselves and learn valuable skills doing so.
“We even had an 80-year-old woman hit the surf on a paddleboard, which was great to see.”
The final part of the program was network sessions held by the three clubs allowing women involved in the clubs to come together.
“We had guest speakers like Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin, Jess Lamb, and Priscilla Barrington speaking to the women about their careers in male dominated spheres, and provided much inspiration to our participants,” said Crow.
The program has now run its course, with Crow believing it made a tangible difference at the club.
“We’re pretty proud of Portsea Surf Life Saving Club,” said Crow.
“The last three club captains have been women, and we are very focused on opportunities for women.
“We got a lot out of these programs that we didn’t expect, and it has helped us on our journey of cultural change.
“Our hope is it has inspired many of our women to get their Bronze Medallion, partake in patrols, and rise into leadership positions at our great club.”
This piece was produced in collaboration with the Victorian Government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
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Saturday 1 March saw the Mornington Yacht Club hold another race in the Club Aggregate Series. Div 1 had Obsession (M2999) skippered by Loz White take line honours and the win on corrected time. Div 2 line honours and the win on corrected time went to YT2 (M6252) skippered by Stuart Gooley. Picture: Alan Dillon
WESTERN PORT scoreboard
Then there were four (or five)
SOCCER
By Craig MacKenzie
LANGWARRIN, Mornington, Skye United and Aspendale will fly the flag for local soccer in the next round of the 2025 Australia Cup.
And they could be joined by Somerville Eagles who were due to play their Cup tie with North Caulfield last night (Monday).
Third-round preliminary ties in the national knockout competition are scheduled for a fortnight’s time, a week before the start of the State League season.
Langwarrin enters the Cup after the third preliminary round.
A young Mornington squad backed up by senior players James Clark, Jacob Brito, Jack McDonald and Halil Reki overcame the challenge of Rosebud 2-0 at Olympic Park last weekend.
Rosebud and Mornington both had good chances to score in a game that was played at a furious pace in front of a huge crowd.
It wasn’t until the 31st minute that the deadlock was broken when a corner for Mornington wasn’t cleared and the ball fell to Dylan Thomas who made no mistake from point-blank range.
The second half started poorly for the hosts when Jack Wyer was wrongly penalised for a handball in the first minute and Rosebud failed to track a near post run from Thomas who grabbed his second.
Rosebud remained a threat throughout with Connor Wharton hitting the side netting, Mark O’Connor missing a great chance from a few metres out and Alfie Harris drawing a fine save from Guido Guerrieri.
Skye United scraped past stubborn State 5 outfit Burwood City 1-0 at Burwood East Reserve on Saturday.
In the 11th minute Ali Hazarah ran onto a ball played over the top of the home team’s defence before squaring for Elliott Craig to nab the winner. Skye was relatively untroubled throughout but with five minutes to go goalkeeper Steven Hadjikakou was sent off for a dubious handball outside the box and Daniel Attard pulled on the gloves for the final minutes of the contest.
Aspendale prevailed in a goalfest at Kingston Heath Soccer Complex on Saturday downing Melton Phoenix 4-3.
Melton led 3-2 at half-time but after the break goals from Felix Hampson –who also scored in the first half – and Ben Garside sealed the comeback win for Gregor Macnab’s men.
Chance goes begging:
Langwarrin’s livewire striker
Tom Youngs (right) failed to convert his penalty attempt late in the game against Brunswick City on Saturday night. Picture: Darryl Kennedy
Despite a bright opening Mentone was no match for Mazenod losing 9-1 with Marcus Spivey scoring for Mentone while Mount Eliza lost its Cup tie 5-0 to visitor Balmoral.
Peninsula Strikers’ goalkeeper Faraz Zenoozi and Banyule City striker Jake Montagnese will share everlasting memories of Saturday’s Cup clash at Centenary Park which saw Banyule City run out a 2-0 winner.
Zenoozi was twice relegated to the role of spectator by two stunning Montagnese strikes – one in each half – that proved decisive.
The first came in the 34th minute when Montagnese let fly from outside the box and sent the ball rocketing into the top far corner giving Zenoozi no chance.
But the best was yet to come and it was well worth the wait.
In the 77th minute from just a few metres inside the attacking half Montagnese hammered the ball over Zenoozi who quickly backpedalled and threw himself at it in vain as it flew over his head and struck the net at pace.
It was a goal that could have graced any stage of the world game such was its quality.
For periods of this hard-fought contest Strikers gave as good as they got but their downfall was up front where Banyule keeper Jordan Gifkins was rarely tested leaving Strikers fans to
lament the unavailability of lightningquick winger Campbell Steedman.
And the fact that it took two spectacular strikes to down Strikers highlighted the outstanding display of central defender Steve Elliott who was a colossus at the back.
It could be a costly loss for Strikers as Wayne Gordon was shown a straight red in the second half.
The offence was rated as R5 (violent conduct) and carries a minimum threematch suspension.
Baxter forfeited its away tie against State 1 side Keilor Park as it couldn’t field a competitive matchday squad and believed that the fixture was of no benefit to either side.
That tied in with Frankston Pines calling off its friendly with Mount Martha so a hastily arranged friendly between Mount Martha and Baxter was arranged with the latter winning 4-1 at Civic Reserve on Saturday.
In VPL1 Langwarrin lost its third straight home fixture on Saturday night going down 2-1 to Brunswick City.
Brunswick thought it had taken the lead from a Billy Tsiamis free-kick in the 26th minute only for Charlie Fry to head off the line.
Three minutes from the break Langwarrin winger Cooper Legrand sent Cal Goulding clear on the left of the area and his cutback found his brother Luke whose firm strike cannoned off
the crossbar.
The deadlock was broken five minutes into the second half.
A Legrand cross wasn’t properly cleared and Brad Blumenthal’s shot fell to Cal Goulding who hammered the ball home from near the penalty spot.
Three minutes later scores were level.
Dylan Mcglade was felled inside the area and converted the resultant penalty.
Brunswick would have gone ahead in the 66th minute but for an outstanding reflex save from James Burgess but it didn’t have to wait long for the go-ahead goal.
In the 76th minute the irrepressible Dylan Allshorn and Carl Jonsson’s quick one-two saw Allshorn skip clear on the right before squaring the ball to Jonsson for a tap-in.
It was simple, effective and far too easy.
But this contest had another twist.
It came in the form of substitute Tom Youngs who entered the fray in the 72nd minute and immediately sparked Langwarrin’s attack into life.
A few minutes from time Youngs was brought down inside the box and a penalty awarded.
Youngs took the conversion attempt but Brunswick keeper Nicholas Mooney palmed the ball onto a post and watched it bounce back across
goal before being cleared.
The result leaves the local outfit languishing near the foot of the table with just one point from four matches and facing a run of five straight away fixtures.
Yet head coach Jamie Skelly remains upbeat.
“We outplayed Brunswick for long periods but we know that this is such a good league with good teams that if you don’t take your chances then there is the opportunity of being punished at the other end,” Skelly said.
“This was back to a true Langy team playing with the grit and heart that I think everyone at the club values.
“We are still positive and together as a group and our results will change.”
Australia Cup preliminary round 2 results:
Mentone 1 (Marcus Spivey) Mazenod 9; Aspendale 4 (Felix Hampson 2, Jared Kilmartin, Ben Garside) Mentone Phoenix 3; Burwood City 0 Skye Utd 1 (Elliott Craig); Peninsula Strikers 0 Banyule City 2; Mount Eliza 0 Balmoral 5; Keilor Park 3 Baxter 0 (Forfeit); Rosebud 0 Mornington 2 (Dylan Thomas 2); Somerville Eagles v North Caulfield (to be played Monday night).
Last week’s friendly results: Berwick City 0 Mornington 2 (Dylan Thomas, Kieran Dover); Doveton 1 Skye Utd 1 (Yat Deng); Casey Panthers 1 Chelsea 7 (James Stinson 3, Liam Burford, Yodishtra Jagatheson, Andy Jenkins, Adam Dunsford); Mount Martha 1 (Tom Brewster) Baxter 4 (Daniel Bancroft, Jack Bradbury, own goal, Triallist); Seaford Utd 1 (Matt Cobb) Dandenong South 2.
This week’s VPL1 round 5: Saturday 8 March
Manningham Utd Blues v Langwarrin, Pettys Reserve, 3.15pm
This week’s local friendlies (check social media to confirm kick-off times):
Thursday 6 March
Heatherton Utd v Chelsea, Bosnia & Herzegovina Centre, 7.30pm Frankston Pines v East Kew, Monterey Reserve, 7.30pm Friday 7 March
Mornington v Westgate, Dallas Brooks Park, 8.30pm Saturday 8 March
Rosebud v Pakenham Utd, Olympic Park, 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Contact Ricky on 0425 867 578 or ricky@mpnews.com.au
KIDS CORNER
COMMUNITY GAMES
Everyone s favorite event, the Bata Gumboot Throw. Located on the bottom oval with Junior & Adult classes and great prizes to be won!
MP Paddock near the Stage The Shoreham/Flinders Bee group has been meeting on the 4th Thursday of every month for the past 10 years We are an informal discussion group made up of a bunch of enthusiastic and interested hobby beekeepers who get together to talk about beekeeping, share experiences, and offer advice and mentoring We welcome anyone who is interested in bees and beekeeping, from novices to those more experienced
EXTRA COST EXPERIENCES
Billabong Ranch Camel Trek
Enjoy a camel trek at the 2025 Red Hill Show, $15 per trek Located on the top oval, the Camel Trek will run from 10am-5pm
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TENNIS ACTIVITIES
The Gumboot Throw is proudly sponsored by
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FLINDERS COLLEGE MUSIc MARQUEE
HILL FOOTBALL
& BACON ROLLS
COMMUNITY FORUM
Federal Election 2025
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is hosting a community election forum.
Join us to hear directly from the candidates running for the federal seat of Flinders.
Candidates will present their vision and priorities for the Mornington Peninsula, address key community concerns and respond to moderated and audience-submitted questions.
We encourage everyone to take part, whether in person or online, to learn more about what each candidate has planned for the Peninsula.
Council’s role is to advocate for the needs of our region. This forum will provide an opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates who seek to represent our community.
For more information and to register: mornpen.vic.gov.au/SHOUTOUT
The forum will be:
• open to the public. Register now to secure your seat (rsvp required).
• live-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube
• recorded for future viewing to ensure accessibility for all community members.
20 March 2025 6.15 – 8pm Rosebud Country Club
207 Boneo Road, Rosebud
Scan the QR code for more information and to register
Authorised
by Mayor A. Marsh, 90 Besgrove Street, Rosebud 3939
