Western Port News 2nd October 2024

Youths graduate with tools for success

NINE youth have celebrated their graduation from the Salvation Army’s Tools For The Trade program, which aims to re-engage youths in education and training.

Each term, the program provides participants with hands-on experience through learning activities, group work, trade tasters, accredited courses, and selected work experience opportunities.

The latest graduation was held on 20 September at the Salvation Army’s Mission Centre in Mount Martha.

The nine-week program, assisted through Youth Services Peninsula, is designed to support young people aged 16-21 who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education, training, employment and community connections.

Salvation Army Major Warren Elliott congratulated the latest graduates “who join a long list of past students who have found new direction and purpose along with life skills that will stand them in good stead for future job opportunities”.

Push for short-stay tax revenue to stay on peninsula

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula have written to the CEO of Homes Victoria, Simon Newport, seeking clarification on whether revenue from the proposed short-stay levy will be used to alleviate the housing and accommodation crisis on the Mornington Peninsula. The 7.5% short-stay levy is proposed through the Short Stay Levy

Bill 2024 and, if adopted, will be applied on short-term accommodation across Victoria.

In September 2023, when the state government announced the proposed levy, it was suggested the estimated $60 million generated would be spent on housing projects across Victoria.

It is believed the Mornington Peninsula has over 4,500 homes listed on the Airbnb platform alone. It makes the peninsula the highest short-stay accommodation rental area in the state, dwarfing the Surf Coast (2,254)

and City of Greater Geelong (2,314).

The southern peninsula accounts for more than half the peninsula’s listings, putting a strain on infrastructure, services and housing supply during peak periods.

The committee’s CEO, Josh Sinclair, said “With 25% of the revenue generated from this levy reserved for regional Victoria, the remaining 75% for metropolitan Melbourne is likely to be spent in key activity centres close to Melbourne’s CBD”.

“Given the Mornington Peninsula

Shire is not designated regional, we are concerned that no funding will be delivered to the Mornington Peninsula Shire under this program.”

In their 19 September letter to Newport, the committee said “Our region has the second worst homelessness rate (i.e. for those sleeping rough) in Melbourne, beaten only by City of Wyndham. This makes us the fourth worst performing local government area by this measure in Victoria”.

“With a significant amount of shortstay accommodation available on the

Mornington Peninsula, we expect our region to do a lot of the ‘heavy lifting’ when it comes to revenue raising for this levy.

“The Committee is seeking clarification from Homes Victoria that funding generated from the short-stay levy will be delivered to our region to help address the housing and accommodation crisis on the Mornington Peninsula.”

The committee have not received a response from Homes Victoria.

Brendan Rees

STUDENTS celebrate their graduation with (from left) program facilitators Sally Sherriff and Mark Popplewell (partially obscured); MLC Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region Ann-Marie Hermans; and Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie. Picture: Supplied

New bin laws prompt concerns of waste charge spike

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A “HUGE spike” in kerbside rubbish collection fees could be looming for Mornington Peninsula ratepayers as the state government rolls out a fourbin waste and recycling system. All local governments, including Mornington Peninsula Shire, will transition to mixed recycling, food and garden organics (FOGO), general rubbish, and a new glass recycling service, which is set to be introduced by 2027.

The new system is part of an effort to improve recycling and reduce landfill, including separating glass bottles and jars into a new purple lid glass bin. A FOGO service is expected to be introduced by 2030.

While the state government has maintained it would provide funding to councils for the new services, there are fears ratepayers could absorb some or all of the costs - which is estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars for the Mornington Peninsula shire, with one councillor expressing concerns.

According to Council Watch president, Dean Hurlston, a waste charge increase to cover all four bins is “not going to come out of council’s money – they’re not going pay for it”.

“We’ll see a huge spike in council waste levy bills on rate notices,” said Hurlston.

“Our issue is there’s over $100 million already that ratepayers have unfairly been charged in waste lev-

ies. The Minister has admitted that and given councils an extension to 2025 to fix the issue.

“What we are worried about is that we will see councils with this new cost seek to recover every dollar and again behave inappropriately and overcharge.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire was contacted about whether the state government would be assisting in funding the new bin services and what cost, if any, would be passed onto ratepayers in waste levies.

But the shire said in a statement that it could not “provide a response to this at present due to caretaker regulations (before a council general election in October) prohibiting

any comment that could be deemed political”.

The state government also did not respond to a series of questions, including costs to ratepayers and whether it was in talks with the shire.

Instead, a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action spokesperson said the government had “invested $129 million to help councils reform household recycling”.

This included “support for all 79 councils to buy new bins, improve drop-off facilities, educate residents on how to use the new bins and invest in new recycling infrastructure”.

The spokesperson added the roll out of FOGO services were ahead of schedule with 57 councils already us-

ing the service, and that “it’s expected to be rolled out statewide by 2027 three years ahead of schedule”.

According to a Mornington Peninsula Shire internal report seen by The News, the “service standards proposed raise a number of key issues for our region” including consideration of a potential start date of next year and aligning all four bins by 1 July 2027 when this “was previously 2030 for FOGO and bin lid standardisation”.

It also noted there was a “mandated glass collection service by 2027” with “no alternatives/options for the shire”.

Red Hill Ward Cr David Gill said while he was all for the objectives of the new service, he was concerned

about the potential financial burden it could place on ratepayers.

“How much is it going to cost ratepayers to go to this system and then do people really want to have four bins sitting around?” he told The News

“The issue is providing more bins and then having to replace existing bins at a huge cost to ratepayers.”

So far 36 councils, including Frankston, have introduced separate glass collection.

Frankston council has been contacted for comment about whether ratepayers are being charged additionally to pay for the new service. One ratepayer, speaking anonymously, said their latest rates notice was confusing as there was a fee for a “garbage charge 80L” and “green waste” but nothing itemised for glass waste.

The City of Ballarat’s website has advised residents of changes being made to introduce a four-bin service, saying it “will mean an increase in the waste levy for ratepayers of about $16 annually for general waste, recycling, and FOGO and an extra $10 annually for ratepayers for glass collection”.

The News is not suggesting that Mornington Peninsula Shire would follow suit, only that it raises questions about what costs, if any, would be passed on to ratepayers.

As it stands, the shire noted in its May 2024-25 budget that a waste service charge to ratepayers would drop $40 from $446 to $406 next year “mainly due to a reduction in cost of the new waste management contracts”.

BINS lined up along Robertson Drive Mornington. Picture: Gary Sissons

HeartKids charity walk comes to Frankston

HEARTKIDS, the only charity dedicated to supporting Australians impacted by congenital heart disease, will take place for the first time in Frankston this year, on Sunday 13 October.

Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a moment for impacted families, bereaved parents and the broader community to raise awareness of Childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD), one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia, and which more than 80,000 Australians currently live with.

Held annually since 2014, the event will take place in more than 30 locations across Australia during the month of October.

Participants will have a choice to walk four kilometres to pay tribute to the four lives lost to CoHD in Australia each week, or eight kilometres in recognition of the eight babies born with CoHD each day.

Everyone is welcomed to join in support of the HeartKids community, and to donate to registered participants, with all donations helping HeartKids to continue its mission to provide financial, psychological and practical support to Australian children and families living with CoHD.

The walk will start at the Ballam Park Primary School, with all participants invited to arrive from 10.30am. It will be followed by family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon art, family photo snaps, or craft activities, and a barbecue, ice cream, coffee van and barbecue will be available. HeartKids encourages everyone to take part in the scenic walk, all while contributing to an important cause.

In Frankston, HeartKids ambassador Xander and his family will be walking on the day.

Xander Curtis’s heart journey began before he was born when an abnormality was detected during mum Bibe’s 20-week scan. Referred on to a paediatric cardiologist two days later, parents Bibe and Ben were told Xander had Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) and would require surgery. Bibe reached out

to HeartKids in these early days, where she found the resources and conversations comforting.

The day Xander was born, he was immediately taken to the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Monash Hospital where the family spent the next 22 anxiety-filled days. Xander pulled through, and after a stressful and hard six month wait, he underwent emergency open heart surgery to repair his ToF – a surgery which took seven hours.

Xander made it through surgery successfully, but had a rough 18 days following in hospital due to complications resulting in a collapsed lung.

The support of HeartKids at the hospital was the biggest help to his parents throughout their stay, making sure the family had someone to connect with, knowing where things were, and how things worked. They also provided goodie bags, a special gift for mothers day, and most importantly someone they could talk to.

During their stay at the Children’s Hospital, Xander’s parents realised that they were the lucky ones. Despite their difficult journey, Xander’ heart was fixable, and their stay was short in comparison to some.

“We are so grateful for the amazing medical advancements we have here in Australia,” Says Bibe. “We got through it all thanks to the surgeon, our friends, family and HeartKids’ support.”

HeartKids CEO Marcus Sandmann says that “Bereaved families need all the support we can give them, and HeartKids’ mission is to do what we can to ease the burden on families following the tragic loss of a child”.

“Two Feet & A Heartbeat is a moment for those families to come together and honour the memory of their Heart Angel with people who understand what they have been through. We thank the incredible community in Frankston for their precious and continued involvement and solidarity over the years, and hope to bring more impacted families the support and comfort they need.”

An election will be held for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Check the mail for your ballot pack

Ballot packs containing voting material will be mailed to enrolled voters from Monday 7 October.

This is a postal election only.

If you do not receive your ballot pack by Tuesday 15 October please visit vec.vic.gov.au to complete the online replacement form, or call 131 832 to arrange a replacement.

Candidates

Candidates who have nominated for election are listed in the ballot packs and at vec.vic.gov.au

A photo and candidate statement will also be included if provided by candidates. Responses to a candidate questionnaire, if provided, are available at vec.vic.gov.au

How to vote correctly

You must complete your ballot paper correctly for your vote to count. Put the number 1 in the box next to the candidate you want to see elected, then number all the other boxes in order of your choice. You must number every box and only use each number once.

Market day supports mental health services

How to return your ballot pack

Put your completed ballot paper in the ballot paper envelope, complete the declaration, then post it ASAP using the reply-paid envelope provided, or hand deliver it during election office hours to: 13/143 Point Nepean Road

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Voting is compulsory

Voting is compulsory for all voters who were enrolled at 4 pm on Wednesday 7 August. This includes state-enrolled and council-enrolled voters.

If you don’t vote and don’t have a valid excuse, you may be fined.

Your completed ballot pack must be in the mail or hand delivered by 6 pm Friday 25 October.

State-enrolled voters can register for free VoterAlert SMS and email reminders at vec.vic.gov.au

YOUNG people and their families are being invited to “pause, reflect and reconnect” at the Boneo Lions Club Market on Sunday 6 October as part of annual Headspace day celebrations. Now in its ninth year, Headspace Day is a national day of awareness and support for the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Australia.

“The headspace market stall will include activities like badge making, chatterbox and origami star making, arts and craft canvas activities and merchandise – as well as information about headspace services and programs,” said Headspace Rosebud’s centre manager Leisl Jackson.

“We know many young people in the Southern Peninsula area experience mental health challenges and headspace is here to help,” said Headspace Rosebud’s community engagement and youth participation officer Alexis Miall.

“This is a great opportunity to speak with our Headspace Rosebud team, spend some time outdoors all while supporting the local community and celebrating Headspace Day.

“Our theme this year is ‘Pause. Reflect. Reconnect’ and aims to remind young people that when things start getting too much, press pause and take a moment to do something that’s just for you.”

As a national youth mental health foundation, Headspace offers mental health support, physical (including sexual) health services, alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.

This holistic, wrap-around approach ensures young peoples’ needs are met in a safe and supportive environment.

The market will be held at the Rosebud Foreshore Reserve, Point Nepean Rd (opposite Fourth Ave) from 8am to 1pm on Sunday 6 October.

XANDER Curtis. Picture: Supplied

Community concern as Eagle announces upgrade plans

Cameron McCullough cameron@mpnews.com.au

ARTHURS Seat Eagle have announced plans to undertake a $25 million upgrade of its “facilities, attractions and natural green space” raising the ire of community members concerned about the scope of the works and lack of consultation.

The proposed upgrade would add a new observation tower, pedestrian bridge over Arthurs Seat Road, function centre, luge ride attraction and an “experiential interpretive centre designed to celebrate the natural wonders of the Mornington Peninsula”.

A statement from Arthurs Seat Eagle said, “As a result of securing further capital from the destination’s investors, the upgrade intends to diversify the types of experiences offered to tourists, extending the average customer dwell time and providing additional opportunities for year-round visitation.”

The Eagle first opened in 2016 at a cost of $20 million, but soon hit turbulence, falling into administration in March 2020 (Arthur’s Seat Eagle falls into administration, The News 25/3/20). Although blamed on covid and the preceding bushfires, it was thought to have been triggered by a shareholder dispute. The attraction reopened again in December 2020 under the ownership of billionaire Peter Gunn and former Rio Tinto director, AMP chairman and Macquarie investment banker, and current National Australia Bank director, Simon McKeon.

The development is expected to be undertaken in three stages with stage one the base station upgrade, stage two the development of the luge ride from the summit to the base, and stage three the summit station upgrade.

The luge ride is said to offer “an exhilarating experience” down the cleared area under the Eagle on what is described as “a roller-coaster-like track”.

The CEO of Arthurs Seat Eagle, Matthew Mulkearns, said the master-

plan vision resulted from 12 months of extensive research and consultation with environmental, planning and tourism consultants on the future needs of the precinct.

“The feedback we sought from our community of locals and visitors has strongly indicated a greater desire for observation and viewing facilities to afford even greater aspects of our spectacular natural surrounds.”

A spokesperson from “Save our Seat”, Kylie Greer, rejects the notion of community consultation, and said

community members have been left in the dark and would be overwhelmingly opposed to the “vast” development.

The upgrade has been deemed a “project of significance” under the Victorian Planning Provisions and would therefore qualify for State Project status. This means the project would be subject to a streamlined approval directly from the Victorian Planning Authority, avoiding scrutiny and potential limitations by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Arthurs Seat Eagle is holding a community information session on 3 October at Dromana Community Hall from 6pm and are welcoming “all community members who are interested in the future of Arthurs Seat Eagle to attend”. The session will provide the opportunity for community members to “meet our project team, review the draft masterplan, and provide your input into the upgrade of Arthurs Seat Eagle.” Arthurs Seat Eagle expect upgrade works to commence in late 2025.

A RENDER of the summit works proposed. Picture: Supplied

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New grants program open to community groups

BUS operator Kinetic is inviting applications for the first round of its Moving Communities Fund, with grants of up to $10,000 available to successful community organisations.

The company, which is the naming rights sponsor of the Frankston Dolphins home ground, has launched the fund to support community organisations, not-for-profits and other initiatives that improve the livelihoods of communities where Kinetic operates.

Kinetic Group CEO Michael Sewards said the grants program was a natural progression in Kinetic’s efforts to support local communities and organisations.

“We are incredibly privileged to be in a position to support the outstanding work being done by community

groups and this fund is all about increasing that positive impact,” he said.

“Moving Communities will ensure we can also amplify and enhance the great work being done at a grass-roots level by local sporting clubs, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.”

General Manager Melbourne Tom Kinsey said the fund is a direct way to support more local organisations and initiatives that share the company’s values and sustainability aspirations.

“Our team members all around the country are proud of the role they play in the community, and this fund is another way we can improve livelihoods in the places we operate,” said Kinsey.

“People rely on our bus services and they form an important part of

the social fabric in towns and cities. With that comes a responsibility and, we think, opportunity to contribute to bettering communities.

“We want to hear from as many community groups as possible about the fantastic work they are doing and how we can support them in achieving their goals – whether that’s $1,000 to help a sporting team with travel or a larger sum to improve facilities to make them more accessible.”

To find out more about the Moving Communities Fund visit www. wearekinetic.com/community to submit an application and view terms and conditions.

Applications will close on Wednesday 9 October 2024 with successful recipients announced in November.

KINETIC bus drivers showing their support for community partners, Frankston Football Club at Kinetic Stadium.

Picture: Supplied

Website registrations draw ire, demands for removal

owned a “council-watch” website intended to be run by an individual outside the shire, for their own gain.

THE registration of two websites by a Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor, with other entities listed as the “registrant” has drawn the ire of the Liberal Party, and a request for removal from the shire.

Current councillor and former mayor Steve Holland recently registered the website “morningtonpeninsula.org.au” with a Facebook post indicating he intended to use it as a “council-watch” style website.

While Holland used his personal name and contact details for the registration, he used “Mornington Peninsula Shire Council” as the “registrant”, complete with the shire’s Australian Business Number. One possible explanation is the requirement for a “.org.au” to be purchased and used by a “not-forprofit” entity, precluding those with a general ABN from owning them. In effect, the transaction meant Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

The News believes the issue was raised directly with the CEO of the shire, John Baker.

A statement provided by the shire, attributed to Baker, said “As soon as the website was brought to our attention, I asked Cr Holland to take it down and he did so”.

Councillors are held to a high standard of integrity by the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) which states that a councillor “must not intentionally misuse their position” to “gain or attempt to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for themselves or for any other person [LGA s 123(1)(a)].

In 2022, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council adopted a “Councillor Code of Conduct” establishing “standards of conduct expected to be observed by councillors”.

Included are the requirement for councillors to “ensure that they comply with applicable policies adopted by the council and as amended,

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including but not limited to policies addressing... use of council resources and facilities” [s 6.4 - Compliance with council policy and legislation

Further, section seven of the code of conduct stipulates “Councillors must ensure that they comply with the provisions under the Act in relation to Councillor conduct and those provisions which are offence provisions. Offence provisions under the Act include... Misuse of position [LGA s 123]”.

The website has now been dereg istered by Holland and legitimately purchased by the Committee for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

In another example, Steve Hol land’s personal website “stevehol land.org.au”, which was still active last week but has now been taken down, was registered to the Liberal Party of Australia Victorian Division, despite the fact The News understands Holland is no longer a member of the Liberal Party.

The News contacted the Liberal Party and asked whether a Liberal

“We do not know the identity of the person (the ‘registrant’) who registered the site domain, but after they became aware that we had lodged a complaint with the service provider (the ‘registrar’), we were advised by the service provider that ‘the registrant has transferred the domain to a different registrar prior

The internal wranglings in the local branch of the Liberal Party saw long-time Mornington MP David Morris ousted with former federal member for Dunkley, Chris Crewther preselected over him for the 2022 state election. Crewther won the seat and is now MP for Mornington.

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A personal website registered using the Liberal Party of Australia Victorian Division as the ‘registrant’ and using the Liberal Party’s ABN. Pictures: Supplied

A personal “Council watch” style website registered using the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council as the ‘registrant’ and using the shire’s ABN. Pictures: Supplied

Fishing day returns for a worthy cause

A DAY of fishing, fun, and community spirit will return to Mornington to honour the late Jamerson Ross who died in a hit-and-run incident in Hastings nearly two years ago.

The ‘Get Busy Living’ fishing event will be held at Mornington Park and Mornington Pier on Sunday 13 October with a range of activities for the whole family from 9am to 5pm.

There will be a sausage sizzle, kid’s activities, live music, a raffle, learning how to fish sessions, water activities, merchandise and more.

The event, which was successfully held for the first time last year, is being hosted by Projex J, a not-for-profit charity to honour Jamerson Ross and his ‘Get Busy Living’ mantra.

One of its key aims is to help raise money for people grieving the loss of a beloved family member or friend.

Jamerson (or Jammo as he was known) was a 23-year-old who had been working for a successful marine electrical business, Australian Integrated Marine, when he tragically died. When he wasn’t working hard, he was always outdoors with a particular passion for fishing. He was enthusiastically inclusive and encouraging with friends and family and took great satisfaction imparting his extensive fishing knowledge to all who were interested, especially his mates and young cousins.

Jamerson’s parents were motivated to start the fishing competition in the hope it continued to run as an annual event.

“We understand the unique pain of such loss and strive to create a sup-

portive community where people can come together to share their emotions, find solace, and offer mutual understanding,” a statement from Projex J said.

“All proceeds and donations to Projex J Limited go directly back into the grief sessions and events Projex J provides to continue its amazing work on the Mornington Peninsula.”

The event is being made possible thanks to the Victorian Fisheries

Authority, the Recreational Fishing Foundation, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke.

People can help by buying a raffle ticket with prizes including a hobie kayak, stand ip paddleboard, an inflatable stand up paddleboard, and seven hampers.

People can also donate or sponsor the event by visiting projexj.org.

Brendan Rees

‘Pinkies’ looking for new volunteers

THE Pink Ladies Auxiliary Group is Peninsula health’s longest-running volunteer group and has been a cornerstone of our health service for over 50 years. Since their inception in 1968, the Pinkies have impressively raised more than ten million dollars for Peninsula Health.

If you are interested in making a difference in our community and joining a legacy of Pinkies past and

present, Peninsula health is currently seeking volunteers to assist at their Frankston Hospital kiosk! As a ‘Pinkie,’ you’ll be helping sell food, drinks, and various merchandise to raise funds for the health service. If you’re interested in joining the team, contact Peninsula Health’s volunteer program manager, Helen Wilson, on 9784 2674.

A FISHING competition in Mornington in honour of Hastings man Jamerson Ross, seen here with his dog Bronco, will raise money to help people who have suffered loss. Picture: Supplied

A PINK Lady prepares for a ride on a Harley Davidson during a hospital fete. Picture: Supplied

Walking for WaterAid to support healthy communities

SOUTH East Water employees are getting active this week to support WaterAid Australia’s annual initiative Walk for Water.

Participants nationwide will walk, run, ride or swim to raise muchneeded funds and awareness for the 703 million people worldwide - one in ten - who lack access to safe water close to home.

The event aims to shed light on the daily struggles of millions who endure long journeys to access clean water, a hardship that affects their health, education and quality of life.

For many women and children, particularly girls, fetching water starts early and continues throughout their lives, often forcing them to sacrifice their education.

By joining Walk for Water, participants will symbolically experience

the trek many endure daily for water, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable solutions.

In the last 20 years, WaterAid Australia has reached 5.7 million people across the world with its water, sanitation and hygiene programs.

South East Water Managing Director Lara Olsen said supporting WaterAid and Walk for Water is true to South East Water’s purpose to deliver healthy water for life for its customers, community and environment.

“In Victoria, we’re very fortunate to have access to clean, safe drinking water in our homes, at work, and public places. Sadly, often children and young girls in third-world communities must walk long distances to collect and carry water for their families. The impacts are far reach-

ing from gender equity to education.

“Our employees understand that the work we do every day to deliver clean water and treat waste supports healthy and flourishing communities. We want that for our global neighbours too and it’s why we’re proud to once again Walk for Water,” said Ms Olsen.

WaterAid Australia Director of Corporate and Community Engagement, Teresa Ayles said by joining WaterAid’s Walk for Water 2024, participants advocate for the fundamental human right to clean water.

“This event, in partnership with the Australian water sector underscores the commitment of water professionals to sustainable development and access to clean water for all.

For more information visit WaterAid : About Walk for Water.

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“I am both a massive fan & admirer of Roy’s immense talent, singing & song writing ability. There has been no one like him before or since. It is an absolute privilege to perform his songs, share stories, & take the audience on a wonderful journey. His music is timeless” says Mark. From his initial success in the 1960’s to the resurgence of his career in the 80’s, Roy Orbison’s voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since. His songs conveyed vulnerability, love, loss & fun. His performance was unique, simple & powerful.

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Jacobsen sells aged care homes

FAMILY-owned Mornington Peninsula-based organisation Village Glen has announced the sale of its two aged care homes in Capel Sound and Mornington.

Regis Aged Care has purchased the 170-bed Capel Sound residence and the 92-bed Mornington residence from Ti Tree Operations Pty Ltd for a net consideration of $35.5 million and will take over on 2 December 2024.

The Village Glen Capel Sound aged care facility was opened in 2014, next door to the largest retirement village in Victoria with over 600 villas and apartments. Village Glen Mornington was opened in 2018.

Under the deal, the Jacobsen family will sell the two aged care businesses but retain the retirement village.

Village Glen Chief Executive Officer Marcus Thompson said the move followed a strategic review and a decision to return to the company’s “core focus” of independent retirement living and home support.

“The sale to an organisation of the calibre of Regis is a great outcome for residents, families, staff and the Mornington Peninsula community, with another high-quality organisation continuing to operate the residences,” said Thompson.

“For Village Glen, it will mean a laser focus on our traditional offerings of seniors’ accommodation and support.”

Village Glen patriarch Chas Jacobsen founded Village Glen on the Mornington Peninsula more than 40 years ago and now acts as the organisation’s managing director.

“It gives me enormous satisfaction to know that the Capel Sound and Mornington residences can now thrive under new ownership, while Village Glen returns to its roots in retirement living and focuses on Flexicare,” said Jacobsen.

“Now and into the future, Village Glen residents and their families and Flexicare clients can have peace of mind, knowing that Village Glen will deliver the lifestyle, community and care they expect and deserve.”

Regis’ CEO Dr Linda Mellors said, “We are excited to add these quality homes to our portfolio and broaden our footprint in Melbourne. We look forward to welcoming the residents, families, employees and communities to Regis and ensuring a seamless transition of services”.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval, and if it proceeds, will be funded by Regis’ existing cash.

The transaction comes at a time of change for the aged care system with reforms recommended by the Aged Care Taskforce. A Bill has been tabled in parliament and it is expected a new Aged Care Act will be introduced mid-2025.

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Police honoured for community youth engagement

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TWO Victoria Police detectives from the Frankston Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team have won a community service award for their work engaging with secondary schools across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Detective Senior Constable Richard Thomson and Sergeant Byron Smith received the 2024 XLI Victoria Police community service award for their exceptional efforts in holding forums with schools.

Their forums held with school staff ensure students, teachers, parents, and staff know how and where to seek help.

This included presentations on what a crime involves if a young person is subject to any type of concerning behaviour or discloses information about a situation that has made them feel uncomfortable.

The first forum was held at the Mt Eliza community hall in March with 44 attendees from 13 secondary schools on the Mornington Peninsula with presentations from Victoria Police, MacKillop Family Services and the University of Melbourne.

Following positive feedback, a second forum was held in July at Padua College Mornington with 72 people attending, covering how school staff can respond to disclosures of sexual offences and child abuse, consent, harmful sexualised behaviours, and signs of radicalisation.

A third forum was held at Mar-

vel Stadium on 6 September with representatives of the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.

To ensure their vital conversation around child safety continued to grow, Thomson and Smith have engaged several stakeholders including the Department of Education, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Child Protection, and

Monash Health.

“The idea of the initiative is that we can bring new trends that we’re seeing that affect young people and students straight to schools pretty efficiently,” said Smith.

He said it was important to “get messages out quickly because these trends don’t last for too long” and “they can be really damaging”.

“By the time we’re talking about it there’s already a new trend out there.”

“We’ve developed strong partnerships with schools to share information, resources and accrued expertise to students in a timely manner,” said Thomson.

As part of the award, the officers received a $3000 grant which

they chose to donate to Headspace Frankston, a not-for-profit organisation for youth mental health.

The grant was presented to Headspace Frankston on 25 September, which was warmly welcomed by Headspace’s centre manager for Frankston and Rosebud Leisl Jackson.

“We’re very grateful,” she said, noting the initiative of the two officers was “something that’s core and fundamental to the needs of our staff”.

“Sometimes we might be the first people the young person reaches out to or feels comfortable through their journey and access to our services.

“I think it’s great to have this initiative within the schools, and across the border youth sector.

“I think it is invaluable, and certainly something that I see, that key people within our team or more broadly across that service are engaged in any level of information and intelligence about what’s going on for our young people right now.”

Club XLI, which presents the annual award, is a group of police veterans and members of Melbourne’s business community.

Plans approved to transform derelict building

Brendan Rees

brendan@mpnews.com.au

AN abandoned Frankston building that has become a hotspot for squatters will be knocked down to make way for offices, shops and apartments under a plan endorsed by Frankston City Council.

Councillors approved an amendment to an existing planning permit for 35 Playne St, which proposed to increase the height of the building from nine to 15 storeys.

The site, which is located near the corner of Young St, would also see the creation of 86 apartments as well as a reduction in floor area of retail and office space and the number of car park spaces increased from 67 to 133.

Mayor Nathan Conroy threw his support behind the proposal by Frankston Commons Pty Ltd, acknowledging the importance of the site to creating a better future for Frankston.

“You speak to Hotel Lona, speak to Betty’s Burgers, the Hop Shop and all the businesses around – they need foot traffic … and 200-something people living in our city centre is going to make that happen,” he said at the council’s September 16 meeting.

“In my opinion, it’s going to be affordable for what it is in the city centre; it’s next to public transport, it’s next to the shops, it’s next to everything. We just approved the (Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre) structure plan – this fits within the structure plan.”

Cr Brad Hill said squatters had been cleared out of the building a few weeks ago but had returned after forcing the front doors off, and he was “not prepared to wait another few years for hopefully something to happen”.

A current planning permit for the site was issued in June 2021 to construct a nine-storey building. Council had previously rejected a planning application in 2018 due to a range of design problems for a 14-storey building to house a gym, 11 student rooms and 77 apartments, as well as offices and shops.

The Woods Bagot architectdesigned plan for the latest proposal stated the project would “blend beach view apartments with commercial spaces to offer a range of amenities to

the Frankston precinct”.

This was supported by council officers in their report before councillors, stating the “site’s locational attributes make it an ideal site for redevelopment subject to the building design, overall height and site context response implementing the strategic objectives of relevant local planning policies”.

“Accordingly, the application to amend the planning permit will create less detriment compared to the existing approval.”

However, dissenting councillor Cr Glenn Aitken said only one artist impression image of the building “was anywhere near what I would call reasonably acceptable”.

“Here we are in Frankston today, at this stage in the 21st century, still

encouraging or allowing or visiting upon this city, architecture that will not live beyond the time that it is made,” he said.

“This does the city of Frankston a great disservice. We can do better. Developers can do better. I find I’m ashamed of some of the things that are being built in Frankston will endure for decades and longer into the future.”

Cr Sue Baker spoke of the demand for housing and supported the municipality’s growth.

“We want a thriving, growing municipality, and I think this building will be great because of the volume of apartments it offers; it offers a range of apartments too and where it’s located I think is perfect,” she said.

DETECTIVE Senior Sergeant Miroslav Majstorovic, Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Thomson, Leisl Jackson (Headspace), Sergeant Byron Smith. Picture: Yanni

ARTIST impressions of the proposed development.

Picture: Supplied

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Crime Stoppers urges public help find ten wanted people

CRIME Stoppers is appealing to the public to share any information of ten wanted people known to frequent the Frankston and the Mornington areas.

The individuals, aged between 21 and 43, are wanted on warrants in relation to several offences including theft, burglary, and possessing methylamphetamine.

“If you have any information about any of these wanted persons, even the smallest piece of information can help lead to a conviction,” Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said.

“Everyone has a part to play in keeping their community safe and this is a way that the people living in the Frankston area can help. Your information, even if you are not 100 per cent sure, could be the missing piece of the puzzle that helps investigators solve a crime.”

Smith reiterated Crime Stoppers was a confidential crime reporting service that does not require the public to provide personal details.”

Crime Stoppers are reachable on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Crime surges over year

THERE were 552,228 criminal offences recorded in Victoria in the twelve months to June 2024 – an increase of 46,014 offences or 9.1%.

The crime rate when population growth is considered is 7,925 offences per 100,000 people – a 6.7% increase from the year before.

While overall criminal offences peaked to their highest levels in the past decade, when population growth is considered, the crime rate is ranked as the fifth highest over the past decade.

20,399 unique people were arrested for a combined total of 68,579 times.

These individuals were charged with a total of 189,666 offences.

The top five offences to record the greatest year-on-year increase were:

n Theft from motor vehicle (61,959 offences, +9,103).

n Theft from a retail store (32,540 offences, + 7,936).

n Theft (other) offences (50,866 offences, +6,622).

n Motor vehicle theft (23,248 offences, +4,568) and n Criminal damage offences

(39,671 offences, + 3,549) round out the top five offences to increase yearon-year.

Police intelligence reveals repeat criminal offenders were responsible for almost two thirds of Victoria’s crime (68.0%).

Victoria’s most dangerous repeat offenders are firmly in the sights of Victoria Police, with new Crime Reduction Teams regularly knocking on their doors to encourage behaviour change and put them on notice.

Brigette ROWE is wanted by police for failing to answer bail, burglary, and possessing cannabis. Ten warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Joshua HEARD is wanted by police for contravening a community corrections order, burglary, and obtaining property by deception. Six warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Clay WEBSTER is wanted by police for failing to answer bail, intentionally damaging property, and unlawful assault. Ten warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Marianne DOBSON is wanted by police for contravening a community corrections order, burglary, and possessing methylamphetamine. Five warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Jacinta GORDON is wanted by police for theft and possessing methylamphetamine Six warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Michael LIGHT is wanted by police for contravening a community corrections order, theft, and possessing a schedule 9 poison. Seven warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Jacob CATHIE is wanted by police for theft and possessing methylamphetamine. Seven warrants have been issued for his arrest.

Nicola SHARKEY is wanted by police for burglary, theft, and possessing methylamphetamine. Seven warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Jena HARTSHORN is wanted by police for failing to answer bail, cultivating a narcotic plant, and burglary. Eight warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Taya MCKENZIE-HEEMAN is wanted by police for contravening a community corrections order, theft and driving whilst disqualified. Six warrants have been issued for her arrest.

Christian White launches his latest crime thriller

MORNINGTON Peninsula-based screenwriter and crime author

Christian White is excited to launch his new book, with events to be held at Frankston Library and Farrells Bookshop in Mornington.

The award-winning thriller writer is back with his fourth book, The Ledge, which hit bookshelves on 24 September.

Building on his reputation as the master of the twist, White’s latest offering is a coming-of-age story about a group of childhood friends, a dead body, domestic abuse, and loyalty.

“Writing this felt much more personal than writing my other books. The Ledge is about a weird teenager which I was and a 40-something author which I am,” said White.

White, who was behind one of Australia’s best-selling debuts novels, The Nowhere Child in 2018, drew on his personal memories as a teenager and his life today as a father for inspiration.

“I started to just think about my own friends because it’s about these teenage boys in the 90s and that’s exactly what I was,” he told The News

“I had this really close-knit group of friends as well and for a while, they were everything to me. I felt like I couldn’t survive without them and now I just don’t see them anymore and I sort of started to think about that and about how tragic that is.”

The book follows a group of old childhood friends who must reconnect 20 years later when human remains are found below a ledge where

they used to hang out. A long-held secret is to be uncovered.

White said he wanted to write a coming-of-age story, or as he put it, a “love letter” to all the movies and books that shaped him as a teenager: Lord of the Flies, It, Stand by Me and The Goonies.

He said he was truly grateful to live his dream as an author – a feat achieved after having worked 17 years in “ridiculous jobs” including as golf buggy driver, a call operator, a liquor shop assistant, a fruit picker, and even editing videos in the adult film industry.

Among his duties as a busy dad and writing novels, White is also a screenwriter and producer, writing for Hollywood in his home on the Mornington Peninsula.

He added that his dad played an influential part of his writing and that “having a male role model like him formed so much of the man I am – something I didn’t realise until having a kid of my own”.

“What if he hadn’t been around?

The Ledge might be the answer to that question.”

“I’m really excited for people to read it and hear what they think.”

White will be attending Frankston Library on 7 October at 6pm and Mornington’s Farrells Bookshop on 24 October at 6.30pm to discuss the book. Bookings essential through the venues.

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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 BlanchHellyer, 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 handson 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 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

Above: Physiotherapist, Brett Blanch-Hellyer. Photo: Yanni

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Discover Snowy River Frankston: Your Trusted Caravan Dealership

Nestled in the heart of Frankston, Snowy River Frankston is more than just a caravan dealership – it’s where your next great adventure begins. The team, passionate about all thing’s caravans, offers a friendly, no-fuss environment that puts you in the driver’s seat, ensuring that your journey to finding the perfect caravan is smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. At Snowy River Frankston, they pride themselves on being deeply rooted in the local community. Proudly sponsoring the Frankston Dolphins, our local VFL team, and actively participate in the Frankston Waterfront Festival each year. These partnerships reflect their commitment to supporting the vibrant Frankston community and being a part of the local lifestyle. They know that community spirit extends beyond the dealership, and they’re always eager to give back. When it comes to caravans, Snowy River Frankston offers an impressive range of touring caravans, pop-top caravans and multi-terrain caravans to cater to all types of adventurers. Whether you’re a family looking for space and comfort, a couple seeking an adventurous escape, or someone who loves the flexibility of multiterrain travel, they’ve got you covered. Their range includes compact 14-foot models perfect for a weekend getaway, as well as larger 24-foot caravans designed for extended trips, offering plenty of room for the entire family.

For those looking for added convenience, their popular slide-out vans are designed to maximize space while maintaining a sleek, functional design. These vans provide extra living room at the touch of

a button, making it easier for you to relax and enjoy the great outdoors without compromising on comfort.

Snowy River Frankston believes that choosing your next caravan should be a pleasure. That’s why their fully airconditioned showroom is designed with your comfort in mind. Ther professional and friendly staff are always ready to offer expert advice, guiding you through our extensive collection of caravans and helping you find the perfect match for your next adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or a first-time buyer,

they’re here to make the process as enjoyable as the journey itself. What truly sets them apart is the variety they offer. With over 50 brandnew caravans in stock, plus a range of workshop-inspected second-hand vans, you’ll always find something that fits your needs and budget. They meticulously inspect their second-hand vans to ensure they meet their high standards, so you can hit the road with confidence. If you’re considering upgrading your caravan or planning your first caravan journey, look no further than Snowy River

Frankston. They’re here to help you make the best choice, so you can get on with what matters most – exploring Australia’s beautiful landscapes in the comfort of your own caravan.

Drop by the Frankston showroom today and experience firsthand why so many adventurers trust Snowy River Frankston. Whether you’re searching for your dream caravan or simply need some friendly advice, they’re here to make your journey unforgettable.

At Snowy River Frankston, your adventure starts here.

The Team at Snowy River Frankston. Photo: supplied

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

GREAT AUSTRALIAN CONCERTS: COLD CHISEL

SBS, 7.30pm

A cosy Friday night in front of the box just got a little more exciting – and rowdier. They’re Aussie rock royalty, responsible for some of the most legendary tunes that blare from pubs and parties and demand to be sung with vigour and gleeful zeal. Expect noise levels to be elevated around homes nationwide as SBS serves up this iconic gig from Sydney Entertainment Centre in 1983 to mark Cold Chisel’s 50th anniversary tour.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

SEVEN, 7pm

Travel tales, trips and tips never lose their lustre. After an extended, years-long break, this longrunning series comes up for air with a fresh new bunch of enthusiastic presenters and an exciting itinerary for its 19th season. Tonight, Sunrise weather reporter James Tobin (pictured) checks out the USA’s iconic Route 66; plus our very own Sunshine Coast and Switzerland’s largest glacier are also explored.

MONDAY

THE

BIG FAT QUIZ OF TELLY

SBS, 7.30pm

From the outside, the realm of high-end dining is glamorous and refined, but there are serious problems behind the scenes. The cutthroat, high-pressure world of Australia’s celebrated dining stars is sliced open to reveal the truth. Depression, suicide and anxiety has become tragically common in chefs but, in this heartening insight, four high-profile chefs reveal how they have put strategies in place to protect their staff and their own mental health. Step into the kitchens of Australia’s best restaurants, with Neil Perry (above), Jacqui Challinor and Ben Shewry. From Bali, chef Tim Stapleforth brings a fresh perspective with his mindful focus on community.

It’s host Jimmy Carr (pictured) and his witty guests that make this annual special laughout-loud viewing. With his invigorating and unpredictable no-holds-barred comic style, wrapped up with a mischievous smile, Carr milks the most out of every moment: you needn’t know of or have seen all the British TV shows the panel needles because the cheeky humour speaks for itself. Babatúndé Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard gallantly field Carr’s rapid-fire questions here, including “What did Pedro Pascal have to ask fans to stop doing?” It’s pleasingly silly, cackle-filled fare that lightens the start to the working week.

Thursday, October 3

ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (Ml, R) 11.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (PG, R) 4.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 10.50 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Plat Du Tour. 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Gibraltar. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death On Duty. (2019, PGav, R) Kellie Martin, Viv Leacock, Matthew MacCaull. 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Great Australian Walks: Wadjemup/Rottnest Island To Fremantle. Julia Zemiro heads to Western Australia.

8.30 National Parks From Above: Iceland. (PGa) Takes a look at Iceland’s national parks.

9.20 Paris Has Fallen. The taskforce encounters a CEO.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Mals)

Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

12.25 Unbroken. (Malsv, R) 2.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGs, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Cash finds the strength to let go. 8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars is like for prisoners Paul Denyer, Michelle Burgess and Matthew Johnson.

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Marafiote Murders. (Madlv, R) Ron Iddles revisits the 1985 murder of Dominic Marafiote and the deaths of his elderly parents.

10.35 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.35 To Be Advised. 1.20 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Journey To Europe: Italy, Monaco And Austria. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

8.30 RPA: Elio’s Broken Heart. (Return, PGm) A nurse is on his last shift.

9.30 A+E After Dark. (Return, Mlm) A man is brought in by the police. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (Mv)

11.50 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30

TEN (10)

Friday, October 4

ABC (2)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 3.55 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson visits vibrant laneway gardens.

8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4.

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

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

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

11.55 The Larkins. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Pompeii: The Origins. (Mv, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Arabia. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel. Concert coverage of Cold Chisel.

8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav) An intimate portrait of actor William Shatner’s nine decade-long personal journey. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Soldiers. (Malv) Anais and her section search for Elise. 11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav) 12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

(7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription For Murder. (2019, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn.

8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, but who claim they were acting under orders from their superiors. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.

11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.

1.15 GetOn Extra.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

7TWO (72)

(9)

MOVIE: A Town Called Love. (2023, PGa)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R)

A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz.

11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R) Kate Beckinsale.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

9GEM (92)

(10)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Catherine Tate. 10.45 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Woman. 1.00 Devoured. 1.55 One Star Reviews. 2.25 Over The Black Dot. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Doll Factory. 11.25 Better Things. (Return) 11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Road Open. 1.55 Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Wendy. (2020) 9.45 MOVIE: Harlem Nights. (1989, M) 11.50 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Taming Of The Shrew. (1967, PG) 10.00 Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, M, German) 12.10pm Flee. (2021, M, Danish) 1.50 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 3.30 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 5.15 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.35 The Wife. (2017, M) 9.30 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 I Escaped To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Keeping Up Appearances. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Long Dark Hall. (1951, PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder. (Return) 8.30 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

Saturday, October 5

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Australian Story: Leading Man – Michael Theo. (R) Profiles actor and TV personality Michael Theo.

6.30 Back Roads: South Burnett Rail Trail, Queensland. (R) Presented by Lisa Millar.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Geordie and the new vicar investigate a murder.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Helped by a member of the military police, Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks.

9.50 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) A radical eco-activist is murdered.

10.50 Miniseries: Better. (Madl, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 9.35 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Superbike World Championship. Round 10. 3.00 Following The Flow. (PGal, R) 4.30 Auschwitz: The Inside Man. (PGav, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG) 8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R) Explores Frogmore estate. 9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes: The Lake District. (PG, R) Narrated by Robert Lindsay. 10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R) 11.30 Something Undone. (Mal) 12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R) 1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. TAB Epsom Day and TAB Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Grant Bowler.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.

7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) A New Yorker takes justice into his own hands. Charles Bronson, Hope Lange.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cross Court. 12.30 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Garden Gurus. 4.00 Journey To Europe. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Drew Barrymore. (PGas, R) 11.00 Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (l, R) 12.30 Are You RV Safe? 1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (Return) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Dog Down Under. (Final, PGa)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.

9.50 MOVIE: Speed 2: Cruise Control. (1997, Mv, R) A computer genius disables a cruise ship. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric.

12.15 Cross Court. (R)

12.45 Innovation Nation.

1.59 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A terrier cross is looking for love. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows staff as it tries to find the right fit for a terrier searching for its perfect match. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A triple zero call for an infant needing CPR tests a first-time call-taker in the Operations Centre. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) A man drives the wrong way up a slip road. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 10.30 Scrubs. 11.30 The Movie Show. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. 5.00 WorldWatch. 6.25 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Make America Swift Again. 9.30 Music Videos That Defined The 90s. 10.25 Surviving Nova. 11.20 Hudson & Rex. 12.10am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Crystal Maze. 8.15 MOVIE: Early Man. (2018, PG) 9.40 Officially Amazing. 10.10 Dragon Ball Super. 10.35 Crazy Fun Park. 11.05 The PM’s Daughter. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.15am Rage. 1.45 Jade Armor. 3.10 Miraculous. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Pip And Posy. 4.35 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 My Salinger Year. (2020,

Barrier. (1952, PG) 4.10 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Fools Rush In. (1997, M) 11.45 Late Programs. 9GEM (92) 7TWO (72) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon: The Power Of One. (1999) 3.05 Surfing Australia TV. 3.35 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.35 MOVIE: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 7.30 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am The Originals. 3.00 Teen

Sunday, October 6

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Compass: Chefs Under Pressure. (Final)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv)

A game of lawn bowls ends in murder.

8.30 Unforgotten. (Mal) Sunny and Jess get closer to the truth of what happened on the night Precious was murdered.

9.15 Miniseries: Better. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. 10.15 Fisk. (Ml, R)

10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

12.15 Fires. (Mal, R)

1.10

Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. (R) 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 6. 4.00 Etched In Gold. 4.30 Citizen Soldiers: Defenders Of Australia. (PGal, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (Final, PGav, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Gold Coast Suns v Essendon. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Week 6. Sydney v Geelong. From Henson Park, Sydney. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza.

8.30 Tombs Of The Egyptian Priestesses. Explores a recently unearthed cemetery.

9.30 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R)

10.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry. (PGa, R)

11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45

Specially For Me. (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.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive special investigation. 9.50 The Latest: Seven News.

10.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+, R) A look at the case of Eric Edgar Cooke.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Kate Spade. (Ma)

12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Highland Vet. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30

6.00 9News Sunday. 6.30 Grand Final Night. Pre-match entertainment. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers.

NRL Grand Final Post-Match. The commentary team provides views, opinions, analysis and post-match interviews from the NRL Grand Final.

(Mlv)

Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 FBI: International. (Masv) The Fly Team must dive into the red-light district of Amsterdam to hunt down the killer of an ex-navy man. 9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Parker discovers he is the victim of identity theft while investigating the unusual murder of a US Navy ensign. Knight and Jimmy face hurdles in their relationship as their connection heightens. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Kim’s Convenience. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 5 Pt 2. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 12.15am Cycling. Paris-Tours. 2.20 Fanatics: The Deep End. 2.45 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 In The Room. 11.40 Malory Towers. 12.30am A Kind Of Spark. 12.55 Jade Armor. 1.15 Total Drama Island. 1.35 Summer Memories. 1.50 Horrible Histories. 2.45 Miraculous. 3.30 Odd Squad. 3.40 Ultimate Food Fun. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Toi Time. 6.30 Aussie Bush Tales. 6.40 The Magic Canoe. 7.05 Motown Magic. 7.30 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 3.30pm Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 5.30 Duke Ellington And His Orchestra. 6.10 NITV News Update. 6.20 Animal Babies. 7.30 First Australians. 8.25 MOVIE: Contact. (2009, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: The Piano. (1993, MA15+) 12.05am Karla Grant Presents: Soul Harvest. 1.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

Sabrina. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Late Programs.

(72) 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over.

The Baron. 11.10 Getaway. 11.40 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951, PG) 1.05pm MOVIE: Bikini Beach. (1964, PG) 3.10 MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2015, PG) 10.55 Late Programs. 9GEM (92)

Monday, October 7

9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Bronwyn Oliver: The Shadows Within. (PG, R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 DW English News. 6.30 ABC America This Week. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. 2.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Grand Finals. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) Hosted by Richard Morecroft.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Presented by Paul Barry.

9.35 In The Room: Leigh Sales With Lin-Manuel Miranda. (Ml, R)

10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Planet America. (R) 11.35 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Mlv, R) 12.20 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (1976, Madls, R) Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls) Presented by Jimmy Carr. 9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls) Hosted by Greg Davies. 9.55 Have I Got News For You

U.S. (Mals) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Suspect. (Malv) 11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l) 1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

To Be Advised.

Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (R)

Catch Phrase. (PG, R)

The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Levi confronts Bree.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.

10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. 12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake. (2023, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft. 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv) Part 1 of 4. Everyday heroes defy the odds in the wake of the 2002 terrorist attacks in Bali.

10.00 To Be Advised.

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 La Brea. (Final, Mav) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Cybershack. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R)

Tuesday, October 8

ABC (2)

(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

6.25

8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bill Bailey. (PG) Zan Rowe chats with Bill Bailey.

9.05 Louis Theroux Interviews... Pete Doherty. (Mdl, R)

9.50 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R) 10.20 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Ice Age. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.30 Speechless. 11.50 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.40 Jade Armor. 2.00 Total Drama Island. 2.20 Summer Memories. 2.30 Horrible Histories. 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey: Ireland. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Murder In Afghanistan – Trouble With The Taliban. Reporter Ben Lewis heads to Afghanistan.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v) 1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R) 3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. Bree is impossible to get through.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.

9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.

10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.

11.15 Chicago Fire. A secret from Gibson’s past comes to light.

12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.50 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGs) Comedy panel show.

9.50 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sal. (PGl, R) A man recounts a personal story.

10.50 9News Late.

11.20 Transplant. (MA15+m)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (MA15+v, R) In preparation for a role, an actor shadows the NCIS team as it investigates a decapitation case. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 1.00 Gaycation. 1.55 Story Of Late Night. 2.40 Kickin’ Back. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Breaking The News. 12.25am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31)

Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021,

Wednesday, October 9

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

(PG,

(PG, R) 10.00 Grayson’s

10.55

Ideas

(PG, R) 12.00

2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Planet Reef. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

7.30 7.30.

Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 Question Everything. (Return) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran. 9.05 Planet America. A look at the US politics.

9.35 Would I Lie To You? (R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)

10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Austin. (PG, R) 12.05 Grand Designs. (Ml, R) 12.55 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 1.35 Parliament Question Time. 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Catalyst. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Malaga And Ronda. (PGal) Michael Portillo celebrates Andalucia.

8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar: Passion. (Mal) Part 2 of 3. 9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml) Yash takes Sridevi on a surprise date.

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv) 1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R) 2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R) 3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Bree lives in denial.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. Hosted by Lee Mack.

8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.

9.50 The Latest: Seven News.

10.20 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.20 Chicago Fire. (MA15+a)

12.20 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.20 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (PG, R) 1.50 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.35 Human Error. (Mlv) Holly’s team uncovers a web of organised crime.

9.35 Million Dollar Murders: A Shot In The Dark. (Mv, R) A look at the murder of Kevin Pearce.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Final, Mal) The jokers become bad optometrists, film dodgy video messages and bring out the laxatives. 9.10 NCIS. (MA15+v, R) After discovering the remains of a marine officer, the team travels to Texas to interrogate the suspected killer.

10.10 10’s Late News. 10.35 The Project. (R) 11.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 VICE Investigates. 1.30 One Armed Chef. 2.25 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.20 Speechless. 11.40 Horrible Histories. 12.10am Operation Ouch! 12.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.10 Rage. 2.15 Jade Armor. 2.35 Total Drama Island. 2.55 Summer Memories. 3.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am White Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG)

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

Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is a friendly new concept in retirement living, boasting high quality bespoke residential villas set inside a secure, gated community. Peninsula Lifestyle retirement villas deliver a unique quality of life and first-rate owner benefits. It’s the smart choice.

Discover a boutique, family-friendly, comfort-plus lifestyle village –with just 46 Villas that’s what Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village in Baxter offers.

Each Villa offers retirement luxury living with Caesarstone benchtops, air conditioning, built -in-robes, double glazed windows, high ceilings and European appliances.

Share stories with other residents over a cuppa in the community centre or get creative with those who share similar interests.

Whether it be a craft morning, a game of indoor bowls, darts, billiards or simply enjoying a movie or sports event on our big screen.

Tone up in the gym, while away hours in the potting shed and raised vegetable gardens or simply relax with a book from the library.

Discover Independent Living with a sense of community complete with security for peace of mind.

Inspired by some of Australia’s most celebrated, heritage-listed retirement properties, Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village is designed to be both beautiful and practical. With gardens and walking paths arranged around the beautifully appointed clubhouse, its pedestrian-friendly village layout connects residents to friends and neighbours, and to the village’s social hub. You’ll revel in the benefits of smartly designed one- and two-bedroom villas in a keyless swipe-to-enter gated community set among stunningly landscaped gardens. The Peninsula Lifestyle Retirement Village delivers retirement living at its best.

Table tennis: a healthy choice

semi-retired or over 50, your physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important than now. Regular activity is strongly recommended to stay healthy.

Which regular activity will help me with illnesses such as diabetes, blood pressure, balance/ co-ordination, joint pain, neck pain, depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s?

The answer is Table Tennis So, what are the proven benefits of table tennis?

• Weight loss.

• Improved balance.

• Improved hand / eye co-ordination.

• Improved reflexes.

• Gentle on joint injuries.

• Improved cognitive awareness.

• Whole body exercise.

The affordable Keenagers program run at Mornington and Frankston Table Tennis Association (MFTTA) is open 9.30 to 11.30

am every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday which allows flexibility of when you want to join in and in a friendly, safe environment.

The Keenagers program is open to any ability, with social and competition play available. Beginners are most welcome. You can turn up on your own or with a group of friends.

Keenagers program provides all equipment bats / balls with a small fee of $6 per visit and annual registration fee which includes insurance.

Seniors Week FREE COME AND TRY

We are located at: Civic Reserve Recreation Centre 350 Dunns Road, Mornington and Frankston Sth Community Centre, 55 Towerhill Rd, Frankston Sth Thursdays 1 - 3pm.

Please contact us on: Email - mftta@outlook.com Phone- 0498 003 788 to register your interest.

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Gadean footwear brings relief

Bayside Shoes, are excited to introduce Gadean Footwear, Australia’s leading custom shoemaker since 1979. Gadean specializes in custom and made-to-order shoes, offering stylish, comfortable, and affordable options for a variety of foot conditions. Whether you’re looking for off-the-shelf footwear or custom designs matched from photos, Gadean ensures a perfect fit with a complimentary professional fitting service. Bayside Shoes also provides options for extra depth, custom shapes, and widths up to 6E or fully custom designs, ensuring maximum comfort and support for every foot type.

Bayside Shoes proudly serves customers with larger feet, offering the largest range of large-sized shoes on the Mornington Peninsula, with sizes up to women’s 15/46 and men’s 17/51.

Bayside Shoes is a registered supplier for both the Department of Veterans’

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Affairs (DVA) and the NDIS, allowing us to provide medical-grade footwear and custom-made shoes to those in need. Our seamless process, in collaboration with podiatrists and NDIS self-managed participants, ensures your footwear meets specific health and comfort needs.

Visit Bayside Shoes at 103 Railway Parade, Seaford, where they offer free and disability parking with wheelchair access to the store. They are open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3.30pm on Saturdays. Browse a snapshot of their range at baysideshoes.com.au or call them at 03 9785 1887 for more information on their footwear solutions. At Bayside Shoes, your foot health and comfort are the priority. Whether you’re looking for everyday shoes, specialized medical footwear, or large-sized options, they’re here to help you find the perfect fit.

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Savvy over-50s are choosing Victoria’s boating capital SENIORS FESTIVAL

Nestled in the heart of Gippsland’s picturesque lakes region, Palm Lake Resort Paynesville is more than just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle destination that beautifully balances architectural innovation with the serene charm of coastal living. With its modern design, world-class amenities, and the tranquillity of Paynesville’s historic lakeside setting, this resort is quickly becoming the ultimate retreat for those seeking a life of comfort, community, and natural beauty.

A Resort Inspired by Timeless Elegance

At Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, luxury meets functionality in homes that are as stylish as they are practical. Designed to embrace modern living, each home features open-plan spaces filled with natural light. Whether you are enjoying a peaceful morning in your beautifully designed home or socialising at the resort’s exclusive Latitude Country Club, your surroundings at Palm Lake Resort Paynesville are always in harmony with nature.

The resort’s communal spaces foster a vibrant sense of community while offering residents a wealth of amenities and activities. Palm Lake Resort Paynesville ensures you can live an active and engaged lifestyle, from Milon Gymnasium to a ten-pin bowling alley to an art and craft studio and luxury movie theatre. At Palm Lake Resort Paynesville, you’re not just moving into a new home but embracing a new way of living.

The Charm and History of Paynesville While Palm Lake Resort Paynesville offers all the comforts of modern luxury, its

location in Paynesville adds an extra layer of charm. Known as the “Boating Capital of Victoria,” Paynesville is a peaceful town steeped in maritime history and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Gippsland Lakes. Living at Palm Lake Resort Paynesville means having access to a slower, more relaxed pace of life, where every day feels like a holiday.

The nearby waters are also home to the rare and majestic Burrunan dolphins, a species unique to the Gippsland Lakes and Port Phillip Bay. These dolphins are often seen gracefully swimming through the lakes, adding an enchanting touch to the natural beauty surrounding the resort.

Paynesville’s proximity to Raymond Island, home to a famous koala population, and the expansive Ninety Mile Beach means you’re never far from nature’s wonders. Whether boating, fishing, or enjoying a lakeside walk, Paynesville offers endless opportunities to connect with the great outdoors. And while the town embraces its rich history, it also boasts a vibrant community atmosphere, making it a perfect blend of the past and present.

A New Chapter Begins

Palm Lake Resort Paynesville isn’t just a place to retire; it’s a place to thrive. With the convenience of nearby cities like Melbourne, just a few hours away by car or train, you can enjoy the peaceful lakeside lifestyle without sacrificing access to urban amenities. Whether moving from interstate or simply seeking a lifestyle change, Paynesville offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: modern living in a town that values tradition and nature.

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From the local food scene to outdoor activities, the Gippsland region offers a lifestyle that’s as fulfilling as it is relaxing.

Palm Lake Resort Paynesville is designed for residents to make the most of their retirement years, with opportunities to explore, socialise, and create lasting memories in a stunning natural setting.

Why Palm Lake Resort Paynesville?

Palm Lake Resort Paynesville represents the perfect blend of contemporary living and timeless appeal. Whether you’re drawn

to the homes’ architectural beauty, the resort’s vibrant social life, or the serene waters of Paynesville’s lakes, this is a place where you can truly enjoy the next chapter of your life. Secure, luxurious, and surrounded by nature, it offers an unmatched lifestyle.

Visit the Palm Lake Resort Paynesville website today to explore how you can become part of this extraordinary new community, where luxury living meets the beauty of Gippsland’s lakes.

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DATE: FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER

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LOCATION: HASTINGS HALL

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A unique approach to adult learning in the community

Many of us retire with not too much thought about what we will do with all that spare time. We often find that not going to work leaves a fair size hole in life. All of a sudden your day has no plan, no social interaction, no output. If you are 50 years plus and semi or fully retired check out Hastings U3A. You will find a Not for Profit, voluntary organisation crammed with like minded people who share their skills and life experiences to offer courses and activities for our members. With over 40 activities, ranging from pickleball, sport/fitness, art/crafts, foreign languages, mahjong, holidays/excursions and much more, you are sure to find something of interest. It’s important to stimulate mind, body and senses. We may be retired but we are active, welcoming and very supportive. Find out more at our Seniors Festival Open Day

Palm Lake Resort: Paynesville. Photo: supplied

Age on Stage: How trips to the theatre improve wellbeing SENIORS FESTIVAL

When Gordon Dunlop retired and settled into his new life on the peninsula, he became a member of the Frankston Arts Centre to stay connected to the arts. “I became a member because there’s stimulating and affordable programming, which also meant I do not have to travel into the city as much for good theatre.”

As people live longer, we are often looking for ways to enrich our lives with quality and enjoyment. Although minimal studies have formally evaluated the benefits of theatre on mature minds, the anecdotal evidence agrees with Gordon’s experience in that seeing live performance can have a positive impact mentally and socially.

Usually attending alone, Gordon often “strikes up chats with strangers about the performances we are seeing”.

“I do consider my FAC membership as an important component of my cultural life now and a potential way into some social engagement in my new life.”

When asked what he enjoys most about live performance, Gordon enthuses “It has a physical intensity, spontaneity and intimacy that cannot be matched in cinematic, televisual or online performance… there is

a shared communal experience.”

Participation in the arts and experiencing live performance is known to have a positive impact on health and wellbeing for all ages, decreasing anxiety and loneliness, increasing your sense of value and purpose and other emotional and imagination benefits.

Frankston Arts Centre members, Colin and Myrtle Hughes, explain how this experience affects them, “Live theatre is just priceless in its embrace, as the experience will often touch you deeply and that then is enhanced by sharing it with those around you.

“We typically just go together but know that we’ll meet many friends there that we see every time, including the staff.”

When asked to name their favourite show seen at the Frankston Arts Centre, Colin and Myrtle are hard-pressed to choose one.

“Top of the bill would be the Sydney Dance Theatre with their exquisite heartwrenching performances, but alongside them are the fantastic performances by our local musical theatre group, the Peninsula Light Opera Society, whose musicals are as good as those we see in the city or overseas.

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“But a significant part of the joy of the FAC is the constant variety - the opportunity to have the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, international opera and ballet companies, Australian playwrights, musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and choirs all 15 minutes from your door in an almost unattainable cascade of entertainment!”

is in the heart of South Gippsland, located on the South Gippsland Highway which links Leongatha to Melbourne. Located 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.

You can join the Frankston Arts Centre as a Member at any time of year for the low cost of $50 for an Individual or $100 for a Joint Membership. Benefits include discounted tickets, invitations to the annual Season launch event, priority bar service, deferred payment for tickets and pre-sale opportunities.

Mountain View Leongatha

Mountain View Leongatha is a boutique lifestyle community exclusively for active people, 55 and over and offers resort living every day. It delivers stylish residences, whilst offering a genuine sense of community.

When completed, Mountainview Village will have a total of 45 villas offering a choice of 2 or 3 bedrooms with garages. The facilities for residents to enjoy includes a community centre, offering an indoor pool, bowling green, lounge and alfresco areas for social interaction. There’s also onsite caravan and boat parking available.

Leongatha is in the heart of South Gippsland, located on the South Gippsland Highway which links Leongatha to Melbourne. Located 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.

Leongatha is central to many attractions including Wilsons Promontory National Park, Agnes Falls, Koonwarra, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Meeniyan, Bass Coast (coastline of Kilcunda, Inverloch & Venus Bay) & Phillip Island.

Leongatha is the ideal home base for a life full of wonderful pursuits, and Mountain View Leongatha is the place where you can live and enjoy them.

Experience the boutique retirement dream at Mountain View Leongatha and retire in South Gippsland.

Mountain View Leongatha is open for inspection 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am to 3pm and weekends by appointment.

Call the friendly team at Mountain View Leongatha today on (03) 5612 4800

Keep up to date about upcoming shows at thefac.com.au and subscribe to e-news to hear first about new shows on sale.

the boutique retirement dream at Mountain View Leongatha and retire in South Gippsland.

Mountain View Leongatha is open for inspection 4 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9am to 3pm and weekends by appointment. Call the friendly team at Mountain View Leongatha today on (03) 5612 4800

Villa at Mountainview Village. Photo: supplied

Pictured above: FAC Members Kerry Newton, Manager Arts & Culture Tammy Ryan, Colin Hughes, Graeme Levey, Myrtle Hughes. Photo: supplied

Lardners Solicitors: empowering our senior citizen community

AS we gracefully age, certain legal matters become increasingly important for securing our peace of mind, protecting our loved ones, and safeguarding our assets. Lardners Solicitors work to actively engage and empower our seniors citizens in taking charge of their estate planning.

In 2024, the team at Lardners Solicitors has been hosting a series of free information sessions and seminars at local RSL clubs, retirement villages, aged care communities, and libraries.

“Our experience with clients regarding wills, powers of attorney, and probate has highlighted a significant gap in accessible, accurate information for our senior community,” says Andrea Griffiths, Principal Solicitor of Lardners Solicitors. “Many clients approach us with misunderstandings about their rights and options regarding their assets and future care.”

Recognising this need, the team at Lardners brainstormed ways to provide reliable, trustworthy information. They developed a series of free legal seminars tailored for local senior citizens in various settings.

“I wanted our senior community members to know that they have choices when it comes to their wills and powers of attorney,” says Griffiths. “We work hard to build our homes and lifestyles; it’s crucial that people understand how they can legally protect those assets and their loved ones. Our presentations cover wills, powers of attorney, the probate process, and even elder abuse, helping attendees to safeguard themselves. This information is vital.”

Over the past several months, these seminars have taken place in Mornington,

Seaford, Frankston, and Mount Martha, garnering overwhelming support from RSL clubs and retirement village service providers.

“We’ve observed that our senior clients are increasingly seeking expertise on topics like scam protection, elder abuse, inheritances, and family succession issues. The Q&A sessions at the end of our presentations are particularly rewarding. It’s clear that many attendees hold outdated beliefs, often making decisions based on fear rather than accurate

information. Empowering them with knowledge is incredibly fulfilling,” Griffiths adds.

For over 35 years, the Mount Eliza law firm has provided specialised legal advice to senior citizens across the Peninsula and Frankston areas, ensuring that our seniors are well-informed and empowered to make their own choices.

Lardners Solicitors regularly practices across all aspects of seniors law, focusing on drafting wills and powers of attorney, as well as advising on aged care and

retirement village contracts. They pride themselves on providing personalised advice, guidance, and support for each client, which remains a hallmark of their service despite the challenges senior citizens face in their daily lives

In honour of Seniors Month this October, Lardners Solicitors will continue offering free seminars at community libraries in Frankston, Mornington, Hastings, and Rosebud. For dates and times, please contact your local library or reach out to Lardners Solicitors directly at 9787 4511.

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Andrea Griffiths – Principal Solicitor

The team at Lardners Solicitors

New Shire Digs?

Recently, we were informed that the shire had selected two preferred sites for the location of the ‘next generation’ of consolidated municipal administrative offices, noting that both locations were in prime real estate locations. However, at no stage has the community been advised as to what the ‘next generation’ of office accommodation should/will comprise.

Hopefully, the shire has taken account of the experiences gleaned from the two years of COVID, which fundamentally changed the landscape of how an organisation can function effectively, without everyone attending a defined workplace.

To this end, I trust that the shire has a well developed functional brief prepared, that takes account of the changes in work practices that we now see and, as importantly, what may arise over the life of the building?

I also question why the need for a prime location, given that most administrative functions of the shire could be accommodated through ‘hot-desking’ in a campus style accommodation located in non-prime real estate locations; such as the Dromana or Rosebud industrial estates, for example.

After all, what percentage of the shire’s employees worked from home during COVID and was service compromised?

Would the community not be better served through a series of shop front/service centres in strategic/accessible locations, with real time communication available for specialist enquiries located in the campus? Perhaps one existing location is kept purely for ceremonial occasions, council meetings, etc.?

Just another issue for our next council to consider, as the cost of any new facility will be a ‘hot topic’ for all ratepayers.

Stuart Allen, Dromana

Green waste weekend?

I would like to congratulate the shire for being proactive in providing a free green waste weekend after the storms a few weeks back.

But it may have been useful to let us know it was on. The fact is I didn’t know and neither did anyone I asked about it.

Maybe you’re only interested in providing services to those tech-savvy to find out about them online. Nice thing to ponder now seniors month is here.

C Jenkins, Tyabb

Loo critic

As a public service, I believe the council should disclose the details of the individual / company responsible for the recent redecoration of the public toilets in Tyabb. The result looks like the work was completed at night, during a power cut, by a particularly slapdash toddler!

Jonathan Atherton, Tyabb

Habitat clearing

Neither Dr Hiller or Ray Peck have answered my query regarding loss of wildlife habitat for our native animals.

Ray Peck criticises the agricultural industry and the mining industry. At least the farmers are trying to feed us, and the mining royalties allow the government to offer huge subsidies to the renewable sector.

Perhaps Ray Peck could write to the Beijing newspapers re their 30% of the world’s total emissions, compared to Australia’s 1.3%.

Sue Glenn, Mornington

Potter’s cozy contract

Concern surrounding the location for the Harry Potter event at The Briars Sanctuary was expressed by people from all walks of life. Wildlife experts, ecologists, environmental and indigenous groups, lawyers, planners, Harry Potter fan clubs, local residents and many others spoke out against the secretive deal between the shire and Warner Bros.

The story went viral, with national and international attention including a petition of over 23,000 protest signatures.

This grassroots campaign succeeded in having the event moved to The Briars’ Community Forest. Warner Bros. clearly realised their brand was being damaged.

The shire presumably agreed to have this event held on shire land because it was going to be a money spinner.

On January 30, Mayor Brooks and CEO John Baker told us that they had negotiated a multimillion dollar sum for use of The Briars. The CEO said this revenue would fund The Briars’ operational costs for a decade. Now, it turns out the CEO and shire instead allowed this event to go ahead for “break even”.

Save Briars Sanctuary requested an independent review. The shire presented their review on 16 September. It did not address why the shire thought it appropriate to hold the event in a wildlife sanctuary. It did not address the operational costs of holding the event, including the hundreds of shire staff hours.

When a councillor asked Baker how much the shire had received from Warner Bros., he replied “We made only a little bit”. So little in fact that it will be hidden under general revenue in the budget because it is ‘commercial in-confidence’.

The shire can’t manage to fix The Briars’ boardwalk for their constituents, yet they managed to fund roads, lights, car parks and much more for Warner Bros. No wonder they wanted such a cushy corporate agreement kept hush hush.

Ann Scally, Mt Martha

History repeats?

In your history article last week (100 years ago this week, The News 24/9/2024), it was reported that a Willis-Knight (Willys) vehicle claimed a record 419.4 miles on one gallon of petrol. (148km per litre). In 1924.

In 2024, I read elsewhere a sales specification for a popular Chinese small electric vehicle with a 51Kwh battery, a claimed range of 415km on one charge.

Both articles incredible, in the old fashioned sense of the word.

Here, I can’t resist reporting that away back to around 1959. My first car was an old 1928 REO coupe, with a “dickie” seat at the back and without the optional electric starter motor. You had to use the crank-handle.

Brian A Mitchelson, Mornington

A Call for Integrity

Democracy, like the climate, is on a slow but accelerating path to destruction.

We have recently seen significant shifts to the right wing in Germany, UK, France and then, of course, there is Donald Trump. Like the rest of the world, Australia is also subject to extreme right wing movements that use fear to encourage imperialism, militarism and tyranny.

This shift is occurring because, as statistics show in Australia, people are becoming disillusioned with ‘democratic’ systems and see these right wing parties as their hope for change. They feel that the major parties are polarised and only interested in their ideologies, instead of good governance and co-operation. Electors are angry because of dissatisfaction over the performance of the traditional parties.

Labor, Liberals and Greens are engaged in trying to destroy each other rather than addressing the issues we face. Yet they have no problem working together on issues like this: “Independent MP Helen Haines is furious at what she calls a “stitch up” between Labor and the Coalition that weakens the transparency of the new Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission. (The Guardian: 12/9/24) Haines states “The bill as currently drafted means serious findings could be made about an MP, but they could face no sanction and the public could never know.”

The Guardian continues: “Robodebt department head Kathryn Campbell was among 12 public servants who breached the code of conduct 97 times. Two former DHS heads were named in the report after an inquiry by the Australian Public Service Commission but will not face sanctions.”

No wonder that we have had enough! Our politicians need to do better. Transparency, integrity, co-operation for the best interests of our country, true representation of our electorates (and not vested interests), long term vision - this is what we call for.

Pam Pitt, Rye

* Pam Pitt is an organiser for “Independent for Flinders”

Repair the Stairs

Further to last week’s article (Urgent call for stair repair, The News 24/9/24) relating to the fact that the stairs to Birdrock Beach have been closed for over two years, I have two very clear and concise questions that I would like to put directly to the CEO, CFO and director of planning and environment.

When closure signage was erected at the top of the stairs in late 2022, it clearly stated that “the repairs to the stair infrastructure would be considered as a proposal for inclusion within the 2024/2025 shire budget”.

1. Why weren’t the repairs to these stairs included within the 2023/2024 budget as clearly indicated on the signage?

2. If the proposal and costings were not submitted for consideration, why not? Was it due to a lack of priority from within the shire?

Based on the fact that the shire has a total annual salary figure of $98 million (an increase of $16 million in just the last two years), it was obviously not a decision based on lack of funds. It seems more likely it was a lack of will.

All ratepayers within our coastal wards need to ask the executive of the shire and relevant council officers, why does coastal infrastructure and access rate such a low priority for allocating funds?

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Candidate openness

With the elections coming up shortly for shire councillors, wouldn’t it be wonderful if all candidates, new and old, could publicly issue honest, clear and practical statements disclosing their specific policies, why they are standing for council, their employment history and experience, and their political alliances and convictions?

For too many elections we have been insulted with motherhood and vague statements such as “I will serve my community in accordance with their wishes”.

We want and deserve a vibrant hard-working team of councillors who honestly tell us voters who they really are, their beliefs, and what they will actually do for our peninsula.

Ian Dalton, Rosebud

Bring back our post office

I am writing today to express my disappointment and grief regarding the loss of the post office situated in central Frankston as a part of the local working community, here in Bayside Shopping Centre.

This situation has turned things very upside down. The loss of the local post office has impacted thousands of people. It has had a huge negative effect on the businesses and the residents; especially the elderly and the disabled people.

I am one of the younger generations in my 20s and I am appalled to hear the comments

in ‘caretaker’ mode. Demand answers to these questions from the shire management itself.

Sharon Forrest, Mt Martha

Make stairs a priority

Thank you, Becca Smith, Mt Martha for your letter (Birdrock Beach action needed, Letters 17/9/24). I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments and would like to add my concern to the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s continued lack of action into getting the stairs repaired.

Birdrock Beach stairs were closed to the public in December 2022 - over 725 days ago. We are approaching our third summer of having no local beach. My husband and I, as have many of our neighbours, bought into this area because this beautiful beach was located at the bottom of our streetthere is no sandy beach within walking distance now.

The only other way to access the beach is via a very steep and dangerous fire track; this itself is covered in moss and can only be used by those game enough to do so – there are reports that many of the locals have slipped and hurt themselves on this track. In addition this means that the beach area has had no maintenance or cleaning at all during the time the stairs have been closed.

I urge the shire to prioritise having the stairs repaired ASAP.

Gaylene Cowan, Mt Martha

from Australia Post that they may bring a post office back in the future.

How is that even a responsible comment to be made the people who need the post office now. And the elderly may not even be around to see that day.

The post office is a source of help for people. It’s not just about parcels and letters. It’s about their livelihood. They use this facility to pay bills as not everyone can keep up with modern technology.

Yes, there are other people post offices in the area, but this can be quite a travel for many people. Not all have transportation, so public transport can take up to an hour to do around trip and walking even longer. Paying for a taxi or Uber is not sustainable as it costs a minimum of $20 round trip. I would be mortified if this was my grandparent.

It’s so easy for somebody to say we don’t need a post office when it’s not affecting them directly. Please reconsider your choice. This is so very important to the people of Frankston. It needs to be reversed and put somewhere in Frankston CBD.

Violet Pacheco, Frankston

Let Them Eat Cake

The people in your letters section do nothing but complain. They must be so stressed out. Maybe they need to get a holiday house so they can get away from it all and relax. It has certainly worked for me.

Liz Sarkie, Hampton East

Those Hideous Hoardings - Frankston! Wake Up!

Don’t Permit the Beauty

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

“IT pays to advertise,” is a trite maxim, and in so far as “The Standard” is concerned such may be taken as sound advice, but where the natural beauty or general environment of a town and district is involved, it is regrettable that the landscape – the work of the Creator of All – should be marred by hideous hoardings, the glaring and coloured inscriptions on which advocate the use of “Pink Pills for Pale People,” “Phospherine” for the weary and nerve-wracked businessman, or the use of “Sunlight” by the housewife who, on washing day desires to bring a gleam of brightness into the tub of soap-suds, and thus forget the fact that her athletic son plays “footer” once a week.

In the foregoing direction, it may be mentioned that in and around Frankston hoardings – which in no wise are the conception of artistic design – meet the eye of the observer, and obliterate the view of pastoral charm, this, despite the prohibitive measures adopted :by the local council, some time ago, to put a stop to the practice.

The hoardings, subsequent to various protests and considerable agitation on the part of alert residents, were taken down for a spell, when lo and behold, and like mushrooms which grow up in a night, they have again appeared in the sphere of conspicuous element, and it is alleged have been re-erected without the authority of the “powers that be”.

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Frankstonites! Wake up, and don’t permit a .free lance to be wielded by a chosen few! What is good for the goose is good for the gander! ***

Petrol Bowser Ablaze – A Sunday night Sensation

On Sunday night last, about 9 o’clock, a motor bike and side car ridden by, Mr. F. G. Isherwood, o Rushall Crescent, Coburg, who was accompanied by a young lady, Miss May Richardson, of McCutche street, Northcote, pulled up at the Peninsula Motor Garage to purchase some petrol.

One of the hands employed by Mr. H. Stell, the proprietor of the garage, was measuring out the petrol, when, it is alleged, as the result of an ignited match being thrown, an explosion occurred, the whole of the petrol being consumed in a blaze of fire.

Mr. Stell quickly came to the rescue, and applied two extinguishers, thus successfully combating the quicklyspreading flames.

People returning from church and many others, heard the tolling of the fire bell, but shortly after a local resident conveyed word to the brigade that their services would not be required as the danger had been obviated through the timely action of Mr Stell.

Miss Richardson was slightly singed .about her face, hair and clothes; however, fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries. ***

the Town and District to be Marred!

MR. W. Gathercole, the well-know butcher, whose up-to-date shop in Bay street, Frankston, meets with the big patronage bestowed upon a high-class establishment where good meat is sold, has in his windows a tempting display of choice spring lamb which at the recent Royal Show, Melbourne, took several prizes.

Hence his many customers may rely on obtaining a delicious leg of lamb for next Sunday’s dinner. So don’t forget to call early and make a purchase.

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Proposed New Aerodrome – Langwarrin Camp Being Surveyed –What It Portends

The surveyors of the Defence Department are engaged at the erstwhile Langwarrin camp, with a view to preparing plans for the purpose of an aerodrome.

Apparently the great lessons acquired in the War in the sphere of aviation and the vital part it played in the successful attacks against the Hun, have convinced the “Powers that be” of the necessity for enabling both officers and men of the present day Flying Corps to keep their hand well in on stunts amid the clouds of future happenings.

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Personal: Constable Bullen, a popular and smart member of the local police force, who was on annual leave, has again resumed duty.

Many “Standard” readers will be interested in the following paragraph taken from our Mornington contem-

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porary referring to a one-time popular resident of Frankston:

“We welcome the Rev. R. B. Bates, M.A., very heartily to his home in Mornington.

He has returned to Australia with happy memories of studious days in Oxford and of ministerial work in England.

Happily he has said yes to Archdeacon Aickin’s invitation to preach at St. Peter’s Church on Sunday morning next at 11 a.m. We are sure that all who still cherish the honoured memory of his father, and who value his mother’s many kind activities in Mornington, will come to the service to welcome back to his home one who has toiled hard in war and in peace.

The Rev. R. B. Bates will shortly take a charge in the Diocese of Grafton. It is his intention to remain in his native Australia.

We are glad. It would not be good for us if England kept too many of her own best sons for the work of the Ministry and captured too many of Australia’s best besides. At the same time interchange of men and of experience is good for the church, both in the Commonwealth and the Home Land.”

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AFTER the big cycle race last Saturday, in which he was a competitor, Mr. Don Kirkham, of North Carrum, met with an accident, being run down by a car. As a result, he sustained a fractured thigh.

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A Mother’s Denial

“The Standard” always makes a point of obtaining information through “official” channels, and in connection with the recent report of an accident which, unfortunately, occurred to Joan, a daughter of Mrs. Fry, of Frankston, it was stated that the rider of the motor bike had left his name, address and the number of his cycle.

We have the permission of Sergt. Culhane to assert that what appeared in “The Standard” was authentic, and further, the Chief of the Local Police has informed us that in the circumstances, no alleged charge under the Motor Act can be laid against the party in question.

Moreover, Sergt. Culhane told Mrs. Fry that he was in possession of the man’s number, etc.

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A Sunday Morning Loss – Conflagration At Poultry Farm Frankston

Mr. Ulbrick, poultry farmer, Cranbourne road, Frankston, sustained a serious loss of poultry at an early hour on Sunday morning.

About 4 o’clock, he was awakened to a smell of burning, and lost no time in making an investigation, when he found that his fowl pens and 400 brooders had disappeared in smoke. The property destroyed was only partly covered by insurance, and we have been officially informed that Mr Ulbrick estimates his loss at £900.

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 1 & 3 Oct 1924

Stonecat stalwart wins Hastings job

By Brodie Cowburn

HASTINGS FNC has appointed a new senior coach.

Hastings is looking to bounce back after a tumultuous 2024. Financial issues at the Hastings Club have put the football club in a tedious position, and its seniors side recorded just three wins for the year in Division Two.

Last week, the club announced it had appointed Kevin Lylak as its new senior coach. In a statement, the club said Lylak had signed on for 2025 “and beyond”.

“We are super excited for the expe-

rience and leadership Kev will bring to our young exciting list.

Please join us in welcoming Kevin, his wife Bibsy, and children Chevy, Jedd and Zeke to the HFNC family,” a club statement read. “It’s our time to thrive in 2025.”

Lylak joins Hastings from Frankston YCW, where he is regarded highly. As a player he recorded more than 200 senior games, and was a seven time premiership player. He captained his side to two flags. Lylak was also named in the VFL and MPFNL representative teams during his playing career.

Peninsula powerhouse stocks up

By Brodie Cowburn

AFTER a preliminary final exit this year, Frankston YCW has signed an ex-AFL player in a bid to boost its flag hopes in 2025.

Last week, the Stonecats announced that former North Melbourne and GWS defender Aiden Bonar had joined its list. 25-year-old Bonar was a first-round draft pick, and played 34 AFL games between 2018 and 2023.

The club announced the signing on 24 September. “Huge news and

a super warm welcome to Aiden Bonar, drafted pick number 11 in 2017, playing for both GWS and North Melbourne and now tearing it up with Williamstown in the VFL. Aiden is calling the Stonecats home,” a club statement read.

“A formidable defender known for his versatility, strength, athleticism and courage - we can’t wait to see him pull on the Stonecats jumper. Welcome Aiden and Imogen to the Stonecats.”

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No coaching merry-go-round

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

ADAM Jamieson (Mornington), Gus Macleod (Chelsea), Mark Larner (Somerville) and Gerry McDonagh (Mount Eliza) are among a host of local coaches expected to stay put for season 2025.

As we went to press Langwarrin (Jamie Skelly), Peninsula Strikers (Scott Morrison) and Mount Martha (Charlie Platt) are the only local clubs to have officially announced their head coaching appointments.

Mount Martha and Mentone are certain to line up next season with new head coaches with Platt already filling the vacancy left at Civic Reserve by Andrew Hall.

Mentone is yet to announce a replacement for Jason Grieve who left at the end of the season but the club is close to choosing his successor.

“We never advertised the position but we interviewed someone last week and although nothing is finalised we will probably go with him,” Mentone president Michael Watling said.

Skye United (Phil McGuinness), Frankston Pines (Donn Delaney), Baxter (Hayden Taylor), Rosebud (Stuart Johnson), Aspendale (Gregor Macnab) and Seaford United (Paul Williams) have made no official announcements.

Delaney is understood to have told Pines president Lee Davies that he’s keen to stay at Monterey Reserve, Johnson is a shoo-in to stay at Olympic Park after winning the State 5 title, Macnab says he is staying at Aspendale and Williams is keen to remain at Seaford.

Conjecture surrounds McGuinness and Taylor being reappointed and both coaches are keen to see what support is given to the senior men’s programs they oversee.

There are rumours of unrest at Skye following the resignations of president Daren Jones and vice-president Stuart Lawrence in the past couple of months.

Their timing raised eyebrows as the seniors were battling to retain their State 2 status and eventually succeeded.

Lawrence wrote a letter to members explaining that he wanted to concentrate on his coaching role in the women’s program albeit that there were only six games left in the women’s season.

And when Skye failed to publicise the departures on their Facebook page this fuelled speculation of an internal rift.

The club’s AGM is due to be held

on Monday 14 October and McGuinness won’t put his hand up to retain the coaching role until he meets with the new committee.

The situation at Baxter is different as Taylor, football operations manager

Jamie O’Halloran and club president Bray Hodgkinson have held talks about the upcoming season and beyond.

Hodgkinson is about to start the second-year of a two-year term.

At the recent meeting Taylor asked about the club’s goals.

“I was quite transparent and a lot of our chat hinged on the answers to that question,” he said.

“We talked about structure within the club and within the coaching staff and I asked if we could put a few things in place over the next couple of weeks.

“We can reconvene and have another chat so really the ball’s in their court now.”

Taylor has maintained contact with his squad and he’s also spoken to players at other clubs being careful to ensure that any uncertainty about his position next season is understood.

“No-one is going to be left in the dark whether I do it next year or not,” he added.

“It’s all up to Baxter really and what

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they want to do.

“There weren’t any demands made as such.

“It was more about how do we streamline things so that what goes on off the park marries up with what we want to do on the park.

“Look I’d love to give you a clear and definitive answer as to whether or not I’m staying but I’m not too sure myself as to what is going to happen.”

Baxter’s State 4 rival Chelsea hasn’t officially announced Macleod’s reappointment but the big man has agreed to stay.

So too have senior assistants Ronnie Whitton and Chris Porteous.

Macleod and Chelsea are holding ongoing talks about next year’s playing budget because he’s keen to bring in “four or five new players” to give the team every chance of mounting a sustainable promotion campaign.

Chelsea finished fifth last season but at one stage looked capable of challenging eventual champion Hampton Park United.

“When we got up to second I was really pleased but losing the boy (James) Stinson really hurt us as his goals were vital and then we also lost ‘Bocca’ (Nathan Boccari) and he was a very important player,” Macleod said.

Dylan Scott, Christian Murray, Dan-

iel Lewis and Jake Ross were also unavailable for crucial games and the side failed to maintain its promotion momentum.

Improving the quality and depth of the senior squad should address that issue and at the same time Macleod will demand a much more disciplined approach to training.

“The guys that sign on for next year better be prepared to turn up to training twice a week and if they can’t they better have a bloody good excuse,” he said.

“We gave the top teams a fright but now we’ve got a chance to take things to another level and that’s what we plan to do.”

In VPL1 news we can expect changes on and off the pitch at Langwarrin.

President James Bretnall is expected to step down to take up a specialised role on the committee with Rob Vickery tipped to get the top job.

Head coach Skelly has agreed terms with the bulk of his senior squad and talks with remaining players are ongoing.

Archie Macphee’s permanent residency frees up a visa spot.

“We are currently talking to a number of visa players and we intend to fill that spot,” Skelly said.

Langy finished in the bottom half of

the table for the second season running but one place higher than last year.

There was minimal improvement in the club’s defensive record this year conceding just three goals less than last year.

“This year we wanted to play a more aggressive brand of football in a style that would help us win more games rather than draw,” Skelly said.

“That meant we were more aggressive especially at the back end of games and this left us open at times and we did concede goals late.

“That wasn’t down to a lack of fitness or organisation it was due to us pursuing all three points.

“On top of that we had defensive injuries this year and they were the games we conceded goals especially with key defenders missing.

“Yeah we definitely conceded a lot of goals on the counter so that needs to be addressed but at the same time we played a style of football that we wanted to play and that people wanted to watch.”

Skelly and the club still are eyeing an NPL spot and he believes that improvement in his squad can come from two sources.

“I expect to lose a couple of players but I also expect to bring in some players too that not only complement what we have but also offer something different.”

“I also think that we have a lot of growth within the group – natural growth if you like – which is good.

“We have a young group if you look at Barath (Suresh), Dante (Avian) and Jacob (Brito) while Ryo (Takahashi) and Luke (Goulding) are still quite young.

“Overall I don’t think we were too far away this year.

“We went unbeaten for 10 games at the start which was really positive and there were some games in that mid period which we should have won but drew.”

Skelly will start pre-season training in earnest in November with three sessions a week.

He aims to make Langy the second team on the peninsula to play at the highest club level in the state and follow in the footsteps of Frankston Pines who achieved that honour earlier this century.

Still at the helm: Somerville Eagles head coach Mark Larner (kneeling, blue shirt) celebrates with his squad after winning the 2024 Steve Wallace Plate back in January. Picture: Darryl Kennedy