Western Port News 13 September 2023

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Young Saint pops in for a chat

RESIDENTS at Arcare Balnarring had the experience of a lifetime when Liam Stocker from the St Kilda Football Club paid a visit on Wednesday 30 August.

Arcare management said it was a relaxed and enjoyable time, with residents having “meaningful conversations” and sharing stories with the young Saint.

The former Carlton player’s connection with the residents went beyond his football fame as he and his parents also got to spend time with his grandfather, Alfred, making the visit even more special.

Residents took advantage of the opportunity to ask the 23-year-old Stocker questions about his career and life, with some getting him to sign their St Kilda merchandise.

On target: AFL player Liam Stocker showed some of his football skills to Arcare Balnarring residents while visiting his grandfather Alfred. Picture: Supplied

State says terminal plan to go ahead

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

THE state government has announced that a terminal to assemble offshore wind turbines will be built at Hastings while at the same time saying there will be “a thorough environment effects statement (EES) process” before the project progresses.

In a statement issued on Sunday (10 September) the government says the terminal will be built at the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area and be equipped “for the receival, assembly and instal-

lation of offshore wind foundations, towers and turbines as a multi-user facility, with new berths, heavy duty pavements and major supporting infrastructure”.

Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne have visited the Port of Hastings “for a first look at the area where the terminal will be built”.

“The Port of Hastings has been selected as the most suitable port to assemble offshore wind infrastructure – with the benefits of large areas of zoned land it is close to existing port

precincts, has deep water channels and is close to the offshore wind projects off the coast of Gippsland,” the statement containing quotes from the two ministers states.

“The terminal will undergo a thorough environment effects statement (EES) process allowing the community to make submissions before the project progresses.”

The statement says $27 million included in the 2023/24 state budget “will help create thousands of jobs, generate billions of dollars in investment and create renewable, reliable power for all Victorians from offshore

wind farms”.

“This project will give industry further confidence to kick-start renewable energy projects and deliver thousands of ongoing job opportunities for Victorians in our renewable energy future,” Horne said.

“Offshore wind is a key pillar of Victoria’s renewable energy future. It will create thousands of jobs, generate billions in investment and provide more reliable power for all Victorians.” D’Ambrosio said.

The statement does not mention concerns already raised about the environmental effects dredging or

onshore development might have on Western Port or further afield (“Terminal delays could hit power targets”

The News 22/8/23).

Jeff Weir, executive director of the Hastings-based Dolphin Research Centre, said questions needing to be addressed included the effects of dredging (including to adjacent coastlines”); effects on wildlife (including “exotic wildlife species”); treatment for stormwater runoff; and how many ships would be using the terminal and if that would happen during the day and night.

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Brewery site for ‘land banking’

THE St Andrews Beach Brewery is on the market, with agents calling it a “significant coastal land-banking” opportunity and say they expect interest from throughout Australia.

The former horse training centre once owned by the Freeman brothers is on 37.2 hectares and includes a wholesale business as well as restaurant and bar.

The property is being offered for

sale and expressions of interest are being sought by J L L Hotels and Hospitality’s Will Connolly, Peter Harper and Lachlan Persley.

Formerly known as Markdel, the Fingal property was redefined in 2017 to create a hospitality venue and onsite brewery.

It features a beer garden and private dining areas converted from stables that once housed some of Australia’s

horse racing legends, plus additional function areas.

It has a 25-hectolitre brewery along with on-site manufacturing including canning and storage, and the former racetrack is now a 6000-tree apple orchard for producing cider. Connolly said he expected interest in the property from individuals and private syndicates to national hospitality operators and beverage brands.

AN aerial view of the 37.2 hectare St Andrews Beach Brewery. Picture: Supplied

Dogs blamed for joey’s death

LOCAL laws officers have started patrols at Shoreham Foreshore one week after the death a wallaby joey at Shoreham foreshore whose mother was apparently chased by dogs on Sunday 3 September.

The death prompted an outcry from residents and the Shoreham Foreshore Reserve Committee, which is calling for greater awareness of the risk unleashed dogs pose to wildlife.

The dead joey was found in the foreshore reserve on the Monday morning, following an incident on Sunday night in which it is believed barking dogs chased the mother and caused it to eject or lose her joey.

Management committee chair Toby Shnookal said committee members had just weeks earlier celebrated the presence of the joey and its mother in the reserve.

Although the exact circumstances of the death were unknown, dogs were heard barking in the reserve and the foreshore reserve manager found the joey the next morning.

It was not the first time wildlife had

reserve were off lead on Sunday, but this is not known. However, on the evidence, this appears to be the likely scenario,” Shnookal said.

“Further, there have been observed dog attacks on wallabies in the reserve in the past 12 months.

“This is a plainly a very sad event. The committee is committed to restoring the native bush including flora and fauna within the 170 hectares of the reserve.”

A report of the incident on Facebook prompted an outpouring of grief and calls for more to be done to raise awareness of the risk dogs pose to wildlife.

Shnookal said people needed to be aware that the presence of dogs in the reserve could impact wildlife.

The reserve committee is legislated to be able to control what is allowed in the reserve, and anyone not complying with prohibitions or regulations can be prosecuted and ejected.

All management committees from Merricks to Shoreham have made similar regulations.

Officers from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council can also issue on-the-spot infringement notices for breaches and seize unaccompanied dogs.

Shnookal said several years ago a member of the public who threated violence and disobeyed directions of an authorised officer to remove a dog from the beach was charged by the police with assault and banned from the reserve.

Kangaroo advocate Craig Thomson of SKOMP said the discovery of the dead joey was “horrible news”.

He has urged the reserve committee to make a report to the conservation regulator, who may choose to investigate the incident with the intention of prosecuting any offender found to have been involved.

The Shoreham foreshore is Crown Land controlled by the state government but managed by the committee.

Stray cat’s extra life

VETS for Compassion, a not-for-profit organisation of vets and assistants, spent more than a week trying catch a skinny and wheezy ginger cat hanging around a factory at Hastings.

After many attempts, the crew was

Vets for Compassion is a registered charity that has skilled volunteers working on the ground to improve animal welfare for all species. The team provides emergency response for all animals in Victoria

Lucky cat: This cat found at a worksite at Hastings has a second chance thanks to volunteer rescuers. Picture: Supplied

‘Democratic right’ to question shire officers

By Hugh Fraser*

A DIVIDED and dysfunctional Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted down a motion by Cr David Gill to restore the right of councillors to transparently question council officers during public council meetings.

Gill was right to bring this issue to the attention of council and the community. In a democratic, functional and responsible council, his motion ought to have succeeded.

The democratic right of councillors to question council officers and senior management in council meetings is an essential council and transparent process. It assists in making a CEO, shire officers and management accountable to council and the community for the “day to day operations” of the shire (“‘Transparency’ call for council” The News 5/9/23).

During the term of this council from 2020, this right has been systematically diminished by resolutions made by the majority of councillors acting on advice from senior management, directions made by council chairs and senior management practices.

Art shows for the people

THE local answer to the Archibald Prize, the Oak Hill Archies, is set to coincide with the “real” prize coming to the Mornington Peninsula.

The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery expects up to 50,000 viewers will come to see this year’s Archibald works when exhibited there from 15 September to 5 November. The Oak Hill Archies will be at Oak Hill Gallery from Saturday 16 September.

Oak Hill Gallery is a community arts centre designed to promote and develop the arts.

Board member and artist Michelle Nixon said the event, which had a prize pool of $1000, had attracted some “remarkable local talent” and a large audience.

The gallery at 100 Mornington Tyabb Road, Mornington is run by Oak Hill Community Art Co-operative, a not-for-profit organisation made up of members and volunteers. To volunteer during the oak Hill Archies phone 5973 4299. For more information go to oakhillgallery.com or facebook.com/OakHillGallery

Councillor questions are one device to make management accountable. But what of senior management practices?

As reported in The News, in the wake of the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission’s launch of Operation Sandon, council ordered a review by management of development planning decisions made by the shire over the last two decades (“Review results delivered behind closed doors” 5/9/23)..

The subsequent report ought to have been brought back to council for consideration, questioning, debate and, if necessary, council could resolve on further action by management.

However, this did not occur - senior management brought the review report to a briefing of councillors.

This is a management device characteristic of a “behind closed doors” management mentality that matters first considered by council are then brought back by management to a “behind closed doors” briefing of councillors.

At councillor briefings, councillors are unable to pass resolutions, or direct management, to action a matter further. This breeds a culture of lack of transparency and accountability so inimical to democratic local government.

What occurred in this council in response to the IBAC launch of Operation Sandon, highlights to the community the risk that council and management-biased processes permitted by a majority of this council, places council at high risk of falling under the control of council senior management – a basic and well recognised corporate risk.

* Hugh Fraser is a barrister, former Legal Services Board member (2007-2010) and a former Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor (Nepean Ward 2012-2020).

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Brush work: Mornington Peninsula artist Michelle Nixon’s work Jail Break (inset) will be on show at the Oak Hill Archies. Picture: Supplied

No public questioning of shire officers

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have rejected a call that would have allowed officers to be questioned in public about the contents and possible consequences of their reports.

The bid by Cr David Gill to clear the way for the public questioning of officers was defeated last week on the casting vote of the mayor, Cr Steve Holland.

With one councillor absent, the vote was tied five all and Holland, in line with accepted procedure, used his extra vote as meeting chairperson to retain the status quo, which prevents the officers being questioned at public council meetings.

In the lead up to the vote at the 5 September council meeting, Gill said officers had to accept that “embarrassing questions come with the territory”.

“The elephant in the room is the embarrassing questions. A lot of people in this room, and they’re not necessarily around this part of the table (pointing to councillors), see questions as embarrassing,” Gill said. “If they see it that way, then they shouldn’t be. That is unacceptable, that is not transparency.

“Some councillors in this room never supported question time, the questioning of officers. So, it will be interesting to see how they vote.

“My view is simply [that] we believe

in transparency and accountability.

“Officers’ reports affect the lives of the people in our community, and they should be held accountable. They should be able to answer questions in public from the representatives of the public of our community, which is us.

“Until this term of council there was never an occasion where an officer didn’t present a report and questions were allowed to be asked. Never. It was part of the way we operated.

“We tried to be accountable, we tried to be transparent. Something has been lost.”

Cr Debra Mar said if some questions had not previously been aired in public councillors “may even sound as if we’re talking in tongues”.

Holland said councillors had several ways of asking officers about their reports away from public meetings.

Councillors were able to ask questions of officers “at absolutely any time, and that is the privilege of being a councillor”.

Questions could be asked on behalf of a resident at any time through an online portal “and get a response from the relevant officer”.

“Council meetings are not an opportunity for individual councillors to save up a bank of questions while we all sit here and members of the public sit here wanting to get on with the business of what’s on the agenda while we have 20 minutes of questions per agenda item,” Holland said.

As mayor he allowed questions during public meetings about the quarterly report and town planning matters.

Gill said the “portal system … limits and controls questions”.

“You never know when you’re going to get an answer. It is not a real substitute for transparency.”

Cr Despi O’Connor said councillors sometimes did not question officers in the “correct way, [questions] are utilised for platforming or debate, and so it skews what a question looks like, sounds like”.

Cr Sarah Race said she had seen junior officers “uncomfortable with line of questioning, and I think that was quite difficult to watch when they were just trying to present a report to us”.

Cr Simon Brooks said Gill’s motion to allow officers to be questioned publicly “aligned well” with recommendations in a report into corruption at the City of Casey by the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (“‘Transparency’ call for council” The News 5/9/23).

Brooks said the IBAC urged councils to ensure that “pre-meetings do not supplant council meetings and encourages open government”.

Councillors who voted to allow the questioning of officers at public meeting were Gill, Brooks, Lisa Dixon, Antonella Celi and Kate Roper. Against: Holland, O’Connor, Race, Mar and Anthony Marsh. Cr Susan Bissinger was absent.

Nominate a local hero

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire

Council is calling for nominations for its 2024 Australia Day awards.

Nominations of a friend, family member or colleague in the categories of Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year until Friday 17 November if they have made an outstanding contribution to the community.

Last year’s Citizen of the Year was Jack Van Der Zwart, in recognition of his work caring for foster children, cooking for the homeless in Rosebud and providing meals for the needy.

There is also an opportunity to recognise events, through the category of community event of the year.

The 2023 winners included: Citizen of the Year, Jack Van Der Zwart; Young Citizen of the Year,

Josh Berry; Community Event, Mornington Community Christmas Lunch; Local Champion, Charles Reis; Community Inspiration, Cecelia Witton.

Nominations can be made at: mornpen.vic.gov.au/ausdayawards and nomination forms are available at the shire’s customer service centres and libraries or by contacting governanceteam@mornpen.vic. gov.au.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said that each year the community had the opportunity to recognise and celebrate contributions fellow Australians have made to the community.

“Our Australia Day local awards shine a well deserving spotlight on our everyday heroes who so often fly under the radar and aren’t recognised as they should be,” he said.

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Top citizen: Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Steve Holland and the 2023 Citizen of the Year Jack Van Der Zwart. Picture: Yanni

Fatal at Bittern

POLICE are calling for witnesses after a pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Frankston-Flinders Road, Bittern at about 8.20 on Friday night (8 September).

Emergency crews were quickly on scene, but the male pedestrian could not be revived.

The deceased is yet to be formally identified.

The female driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting police with inquiries.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at crimestoppersvic. com.au

Gas leak controlled

FATHER’S Day had a special meaning for one lucky householder in the Bittern area.

The fire brigade sprang to action after a car was reported to be leaking gas, which the owner noticed after refuelling and called 000.

Leaking gas when mixed with air can be explosive.

A message to radio dispatch and Somers Fire Brigade was on the way with its specialist gas support unit. The gas unit can safely burn (flaring off) the remaining gas in a leaking tank, removing the hazard.

With the support of Bittern and Crib Point brigades, lines were established to protect the gas unit during the flare off and to protect the car. Crews remained on scene until all clear.

CFA issues alert for volunteers

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

IN a post-COVID world where many people are searching for meaning and purpose, one organisation is reaching out to offer a way to fill the void.

The volunteer-based CFA is always seeking new volunteers to help it continue its mission of helping the community, responding to emergencies and supporting other services in times of community need.

Mornington Fire Brigade is currently on a recruitment drive after its volunteer numbers have since 2016 dropped from around 80 to 30.

Captain Michael Licciardo said the sense of satisfaction volunteers got from helping the community and being involved in something bigger than themselves was a driving force for many, while the highly valued skills and training was also a factor.

“Our volunteers receive nationally recognised training and high-value skills that are transferable to a range of situations,” he said.

“Out-of-pocket expenses are covered by the CFA without volunteers having to pay for it.”

Licciardo said there was training available for fire fighters, as well as support roles, where people worked behind the scenes or in a range of administration or back-up roles.

Volunteers had the choice of how far they could go with training and how many qualifications they completed and there was no expectation that people could not hold down a regular daytime job while still being

“We have men and women, some who work, some who don’t, there is so much flexibility in being a member – I call the CFA a family and the people I work with are my team,” he said. With a dry summer expected and the past winter creating heavy undergrowth around the state, there was an almost unprecedented need to build volunteer numbers.

Licciardo has often found himself in confronting situations as a frontline worker but said the safety of volunteers was always paramount in anything the CFA did, and the aim was to

keep people and property safe.

During the 2019/20 fires Licciardo was part of a team that went to East Gippsland and became trapped in the small town of Tambo Crossing.

“We looked after the township for 24 hours, ensuring that the town was not threatened and people were protected,” he said.

As a result of working with other teams across the state, and sometimes further afield, Licciardo said members had a network of contacts and friends from other volunteer services and state government bodies such as Forest Fire Management Victoria.

“It’s a very important part of what we do, having those connections, because we are experiencing similar things, sharing knowledge and friendship, and learning from each other,” he said. “When you are part of the CFA, you know are part of something important.”

The CFA is also a complementary organisation with Fire Rescue Victoria and volunteers attend Code 0 medical responses with Ambulance Victoria members, as well as road accidents.

To apply or find out more go to: morningtonfirebrigade.com.au/ contact-us

Volunteer rewards: Mornington Fire Brigade Captain Michael Licciardo says helping communities and building networks are rewarding elements of being part of the CFA. Picture: Gary Sissons a volunteer.

‘Strategic plan’ needed for Western Port

THE Western Port Biosphere Reserve has retained its UNESCO status for the next decade and rebranded itself with a more contemporary logo.

The two moves coincide with the state government’s “investment in marine ecosystems and blue carbon” through the foundation and the Bunurong Aboriginal Land Council.

The UNESCO status renewal confirms the reserve as being southeastern Australia’s only member among the 748-members from 134 countries in the world biosphere reserve network.

The foundation’s CEO, Mel Barker, said UNESCO’s decision. Followed a “rigorous review” which also marked the Western Port Biosphere Reserve entering its third decade.

“This is fantastic recognition of the collaboration of our many partners and communities to ensure the future of the habitats, biodiversity and communities that make this one of Australia’s most attractive places to live, work and play,” she said.

Barker said a major focus for UNESCO was the development and implementation of management plans for its network of biosphere reserves and the international body had noted some future challenges for Western Port.

"Western Port is a critical economic and environmental asset for Victoria and it needs an overarching strategic plan to provide a roadmap for its effective management,” Barker said.

“A primary goal for us is to advocate for and partner with government and other stakeholders to develop a strategic framework for Western Port.

WESTERN Port Biosphere Foundation’s new “distinctive and contemporary” logo “wraps representations of flora and fauna with habitat and community … a message that humans live within and are part of nature”. The logo is designed to be more recognisable in digital communications channels.

“With its internationally acclaimed Ramsar wetlands, annual population of thousands of migratory birds, tracts of natural woodlands and waterways and its unique marine environment Western Port needs to be given equal recognition to neighbouring Port Phillip, which at least has a management plan.

“A strategic plan will be essential to effectively dealing with multiple challenges and pressures within the reserve brought about by the planned transition to renewable energy and hydrogen production, the potential

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impacts of mining, agricultural and residential development and societal impacts such as waste management and recreational activities.”

Barker said a strategic plan would be a framework for “more informed and better decision making”. The foundation would continue to provide “evidence-based analysis, advocacy and project initiatives for the protection and management of natural ecosystems in sympathy with the health and aspirations of the communities within it”.

Mornington top of the pack

AFTER finishing 2023 on the top of the Division Two ladder, Mornington cemented its season by winning the grand final on Saturday. Somerville was ahead at half time, with the Dogs storming home in the second half to clinch the win.

See sports page 25.

Picture: Alan Dillon

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Vocal approach to helping the homeless

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

A FESTIVAL in October at Main Ridge will feature 100 singers performing to raise money for support programs for homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.

According to Mornington Peninsula Shire 35 per cent of peninsula residents are in rental stress, while 12 per cent of those experiencing homelessness are sleeping rough in cars or on the foreshore.

Low income residents are being forced off the peninsula and away from their support networks and family as fewer than one in three peninsula rental properties are affordable, according to Southern Peninsula Community Support CEO Jeremy Maxwell.

Maxwell said housing and homeless support programs delivered by Western Port, Southern Peninsula, and Mornington community support centres were a lifeline for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, but they were stretched beyond capacity.

“There are no government-funded agencies on the peninsula providing preventative case managed housing support to those at high risk of becoming homeless and facing impending homelessness,” he said.

“And there are nearly 4000 residents on the public housing waiting list.”

To contribute to the community support teams, Flinders Fringe Festival has teamed up with Uncommon Folk to present Street Requiem on the Ridge.

The musical and multimedia event will see

singers accompanied by a small orchestra to perform selected movements of Street Requiem, composed by Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne and Jonathon Welch.

A world-renowned composer and conductor, McGuire will conduct the performance that will also include Makepisi, a South African a cappella group, and projected images by documentary photographer Noa Smith Fletcher.

“Ultimately, the work is intended to be a universal plea to recognise those who have suffered, to acknowledge those who still suffer, and to inspire people and society into action - as individuals and as a community - to respect and protect the dignity of all humans regardless of their situation, background or beliefs,” McGuire said.

The performance will be held in an equestrian arena at Uncommon Folk Farm. Uncommon Folk says it is committed to driving positive environmental and social change and is providing the venue and covering all costs so that 100 per cent of money raised through donations and ticket sales goes to the three community support centres.

Nina Sharpe, head of impact at Uncommon Folk, said Street Requiem would tell “untold stories to develop the community’s awareness of the need to make changes to create a safe and just society for all”.

“There’s a huge opportunity for the peninsula to be an example of how we can change the system by using the power of many.”

The event is supported by the Mornington Peninsula Foundation and the shire.

Street Requiem on the Ridge will be held 5pm to 7pm on Saturday 21 October at Uncommon Folk Farm, 328 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge.

Tickets: trybooking.com search Street Requiem.

Students walking with ‘gratitude’

STUDENTS from McClelland College, Frankston have completed 21 challenges as part of a school “good neighbour journal” program to raise money for youth service Fusion and youth homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula. As a larger challenge the year 11 vocational major students are doing an 18 kilometre “gratitude walk” from the college to Mordialloc pier and then returning by train.

VCE vocational teacher Tarena Murray said the students were looking forward to the challenge and had been planning and training, as

well as asking students, staff and friends to sponsor them for each one kilometre they walk.

Fusion is a grass roots community organisation that for more than 40 years has been providing support and community for young people experiencing homelessness on the peninsula.

Fusion Mornington Peninsula is run by youth and community workers, supported by local businesses, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, community groups and passionate individuals.

To donate go to goodneighbourproject.gofundraise.com.au/page/McClellandCollegeV03

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Pier walk: McClelland College students with staff members Rowland Richardson, Tarena Murray, Kellie Lindemann and principal Amadeo Ferra. Picture: Supplied

Storm havoc and emergency calls for help

A SPRING cold front caused havoc across the Mornington Peninsula overnight Thursday (8 September) and into Friday (9 September), bringing rain and strong winds, as well as general misery for football fans ahead of the AFL finals.

Gale force winds downed trees and dislodged anything not tied down as blasts swept across the southeast and the peninsula over Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued wind warnings for Western Port and Port Phillip, but for some boat owners they came too late. The extreme weather also saw emergency service volunteers, and CFA and SES teams clearing trees from roads, securing roofs, and helping property owners with structures made unsafe by the winds.

On the peninsula and southeast over the six hours to 1pm on Friday the SES received more than 100 calls for assistance.

Some of the worst hit areas included Sorrento, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha and Frankston.

The west to south-westerly winds averaged 50 to 60 kph, with damaging wind gusts of around 90 to 110 kph. Conditions eased in the afternoon and over the weekend.

Storm front: Clockwise from right: A boat broke free from its mooring at Sorrento; Mornington pier. Picture: Adam Richmond; Mornington pier and Dromana, Pictures: Yanni

School’s out, pirates are in for the spring school holidays

THE spring school holidays are fast approaching, so it’s time to start preparing for some pirateinspired fun! Searoad Ferries has a great schedule of FREE school holiday activities aboard its ferries across the Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento.

Onboard each vessel there is a children’s playground, and for sunny days, head out onto the rooftop deck to scan for dolphins or seals at Pope’s Eye, or grab a snack at the onboard café.

For foot passengers, spend some extra time at the newly opened Queenscliff Ferry terminal and explore the gift store, or relax in the passenger lounge and admire the spectacular coastline.

This September school holidays there is a range of organised activities onboard Searoad Ferries including a pirate show, dolphin discovery experience, puppet show and Talk like a Pirate day.

The kids will love meeting Captain Jack and his motley crew.

On Monday 18th September, the kids can practice sword fighting and walking the plank. On Tuesday 19th, they can join the fun on Talk like a Pirate Day. Kids can enjoy talking like a pirate, using their best pirate words and dress up bringing their favourite toy parrot.

When: Monday 18 September

Captain Jack

Tuesday 19 September – Talk

Like a Pirate Day

Departing Queenscliff 11am & 2pm

Departing Sorrento 12pm & 3pm

The Krazy Koala puppet show combines catchy tunes, slap stick comedy and a group of charismatic puppets. Kids are invited to join in as the puppets play their favourite songs.

When: Wednesday 20 & 27 September

Departing Queenscliff: 11am and 1pm Departing Sorrento: 12pm and 2pm

Dolphin Discovery is a fun and interactive workshop learning all about Port Phillips unique dolphins and other amazing marine life, including seals and whales. Play

games, see dolphin skulls and meet Bella Burrunan the dolphin.

When: Friday 22 & Thursday 28 September Departing Sorrento 11am and 1pm Departing Queenscliff 12pm and 2pm

School holiday activities on board Searoad Ferries are free and included in the price of a ferry ticket.

A return family foot passenger fare for 2 adults and up to 3 children (up to the age of 15) costs just $110, sailing from either Sorrento or Queenscliff.

More at: https://www.searoad. com.au/school-holiday-ferry-fun

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THURSDAY MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE

7TWO, 8.30pm

Viewers of this charming historical mystery series will be well acquainted with its headstrong heroine Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips, pictured) – Victorian London’s first-ever female detective – and her ability to run rings around the local law enforcement. However, the PI is forced to sit most of this week’s episode out after being accused of a string of burglaries targeting the city mortuary. It falls to Eliza’s housekeeper Ivy (Cathy Belton, Philomena) to clear her name – by any means possible.

FRIDAY SOUTH AMERICA WITH SIMON REEVE

SBS, 7.30pm

British presenter Simon Reeve (pictured) rarely films without his scarf wrapped around his neck – he calls it his “comfort blanket”. Tonight, Reeve is in Brazil, beginning in the Amazon with the Waiapi people. This indigenous tribe has clung onto its traditional lifestyle, now threatened by logging and mining. As Reeve steps foot into some of the most remote places on Earth, a “comfort” scarf seems very fitting.

SUNDAY CON GIRL

SEVEN, 8.45pm

When a distressed 14-year-old is found on the streets of Dublin, police spend weeks searching for her family, before realising she isn’t a child at all. This four-part docudrama charts the life and crimes of Aussie conwoman Samantha Azzopardi, who weaved a web of deception all over the world. As illustrated by a raft of interviewees, Azzopardi’s motive was not financial, rather a misguided attempt to relive her childhood. But even as her lies crossed into the outlandish, there’s a level of sadness and sympathy for Azzopardi here.

MONDAY NEIGHBOURS

TEN, 4.30pm

It turns out everybody really does need good neighbours – as the iconic soap makes an unexpected but joyous return after an absence of only 14 months. Thanks to streaming giant Prime Video, who have committed to producing at least 400 new episodes, the residents of Ramsay Street are back, with a slew of changes. Firstly, there’s a new version of the theme song, ), and some new faces in the ’s Mischa

Woodburne and Ryan Moloney will be returning, and we’ll also be treated to guest appearances from some fan favourites.

Thursday, September 14

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG) 8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Nuevo Leon. (PGad) Eva Longoria heads to Nuevo Leon.

9.20 Kin. (Final, MA15+lv) Eamon and Amanda meet.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+av) 11.35 Exit. (MA15+ads, R) 1.25 Man In Room 301. (MA15+a, R)

Food Safari.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Eden and Remi consider giving up on Kirby.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Mystery Over The Mediterranean. (PGa, R) Examines the 2016 crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 that claimed the lives of all 66 passengers and crew.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 The Resident. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Show Must Go On.

8.00 RBT. (PGl, R) A look at random breath test patrols.

8.30 Emergency. (Mm, R) Michelle and Emma are on high alert.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) Follows doctors at the causality department of a hospital.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.20 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Mal, R) 12.40 New Amsterdam. (MA15+ms, R) 1.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 Global

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

8.30 The Gold. (Mlv) A group of criminals robbing a security depot inadvertently stumbles across a fortune in gold bullion.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R)

The Project. (R)

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Mischa Barton joins Neighbours

Friday, September 15

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne visits a gardening radio icon.

8.30 Miniseries: The Control Room. (Ml) Part 3 of 3. Gabe has to think fast – the police are closing in, as well as the criminals who are after their money.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

A woman is killed during a magic show.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Invictus Games

Highlights: Dusseldorf.

11.45 Miniseries: Innocent. (Mal, R)

12.30 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 South America With Simon Reeve: Brazil. (PGaw) Part 2 of 5.

8.40 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire: Metropolises. (PGv) An insight into ancient Egyptian cities.

9.40 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (R) Part 2 of 4.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Unseen. (Premiere, Mals)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Adam Dovile and Aimee Stanton check out Worldskills Australia.

7.30 To Be Advised.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) Adam Cooney, Cam Luke and Georgie Parker present their unique analysis of the week in AFL.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. First Semi-Final. Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters.

9.45 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match.

A post-match NRL wrap-up.

10.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983, MA15+alsv, R) A detective investigates a series of murders. Clint Eastwood.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R)

Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mal, R) Guests include Geena Davis, Stephen Graham, Motsi Mabuse and Stormzy.

1.00 MOVIE: Cold Sweat. (1970, Mvd, R)

2.50 Talking Honey. (PG)

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

12.00 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, September 16

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Annabel Crabb meets Karen Andrews.

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

7.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Return, Ma) Spider calls on Frank and Lu for help.

8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Vera investigates the death of a businessman whose body was found under a bridge.

9.50 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) It is election night 1987.

10.45 Invictus Games Highlights: Dusseldorf. Highlights of the Invictus Games.

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: The Greatest Criminal In History. (Mlv) Part 4 of 4.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Austria. (R) Chronicles a train journey through Austria.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 11.05 Rex In Rome. (Masv, R) 12.55

Suspect. (MA15+av, R)

2.35 UFOs. (PGa, R)

3.40 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15

France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

12.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+v, R) In 2043, Jones realises Dr Railly’s recording mentions the “Army Of The 12 Monkeys”.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop.

(R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00

6.00 NBC Today. News and

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Finals Series. Second semi-final. Port Adelaide v GWS Giants.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Greg Grainger takes in the floral festival of Floriade.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Clever. (R) The wonders of science are explored.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Finals Series. Second semi-final.

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

10.30 Rugby World Cup: Highlights. News and highlights.

11.30 MOVIE: Just Mercy. (2019, Ma) Michael B. Jordan.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

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)

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NRLW Wrap. 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 5.00 Customs. 5.30 MOVIE: The War Wagon. (1967, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: He’s Just Not That Into You. (2009, PG) 10.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Finals. Group stage. Australia v Switzerland. 5am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Fuji.

6.00 Luxury Escapes. A five-star escape in London.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The lifeguards are on high alert.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 Thank God You’re Here. (PGls, R) Comedians include Joel Creasey, Frankie McNair, Lloyd Langford and Julia Zemiro.

9.00 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2. (2017, PGals, R) Two men plan to have the perfect Christmas, but when their fathers arrive, their holiday is turned into chaos. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R)

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (Final, PG, R)

11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Final, R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Voices Of Australia. (Premiere)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R)

A lottery winner is found dead.

8.30 The Newsreader. (Ml)

The country is rocked by a mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne.

9.30 Mother And Son. (PG, R)

Maggie takes in a Ghanaian lodger.

10.00 Annika. (Ma, R) A case takes the team to the Isle of Bute.

10.50 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.40 Talking Heads. (PG, R)

12.25 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. Highlights. 8.00

WorldWatch. 10.00 The Eco Show. (PG) 11.00 Curious Traveller. (PG) 11.30 WorldWatch.

12.30 Speedweek. 1.30 AusMoto Show. 2.00

Volleyball. Australian Super League. Finals.

4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage

20. Highlights. 5.30 My Life In Clay. 5.40 Secret

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Body On Somerton Beach. (Ma) Explores an enduring cold case.

8.20 Incas: The New Story.

(Mad) A look at the Inca people.

10.00 Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum. (PG, R)

11.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

12.50 My Childhood, My Country: 20 Years In Afghanistan. (Ma, R)

2.30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PGa, R) 3.25 Patriot Brains. (Mls, R) 4.20 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

Monday, September 18

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Space 22. (PG, R)

11.40 The Wimbledon Kidnapping. (PG, R) 12.25 Our Brain. (PG, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: No Laughing Matter – Seth Meyers, Tig Notaro, Sarah Silverman. (PG)

8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Amy has a £7.25 million home to sell.

9.25 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Masv)

11.45 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Destination Flavour. (R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.45 Con Girl. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Charts the story of Australian serial con artist Samantha Azzopardi.

11.00 Born To Kill? Peter Moore – The Man In Black. (Mav) Takes a look at Peter Moore.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Sandown 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 The InBetween. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 Under Investigation: The Man In The Hole. (Mlv, R)

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mav)

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 12.45 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.15 Rugby Union. Rugby World Cup. Australia v Fiji. 3.30 Rugby World Cup Post-Match. 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGs, R) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 FBI. (Mv) Maggie reconnects with an old mentor when the team investigates the murder of a professional informant.

9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R) When a US Navy sailor washes up dead on a sacred site, the NCIS team investigates. 10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mls, R)

in a funk.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) When Dim goes missing, Lucy and Tim, along with the CIA, set out to find him and enlist the help of Juicy.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Robbers steal a diplomatic pouch.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

12.45 The Village. (Mas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) Two men go missing in remote bush after a boys’ weekend goes terribly wrong.

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

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.50 Hello SA. (PG) 2.20 Talking Honey. (PGa) 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Masked Singer Australia. Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

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

9.45 To Be Advised.

10.15 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) A hacker kills a family of three.

11.05 NCIS. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Tuesday, September 19

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Annabel Crabb meets Jordon Steele-John.

Wednesday,

Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Oldham To Wakefield.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: The Sámi Voice. Karla Grant travels to Norway.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test in order to prove they have what it takes.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Wayne’s grief surrounding a sudden death results in dire consequences for his own health.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Final, Ml) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.40 Love Triangle. (Mls) Six new couples move in together.

10.55 Nine News Late.

11.25 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

12.15 Court Cam. (Mlv, R)

1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

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

A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Shark Tank. A panel is pitched inventions.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) Agent Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a camp-site murder.

10.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R) A sailor washes up dead on a sacred site.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

connection sparks up again.

9.55 Would I Lie To You? (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa) Albania’s secrets are explored.

8.30 David Baddiel: Jews Don’t Count. (MA15+l) David Baddiel explores how Jews are often ignored by people who loudly support other minority groups.

9.35 Wolf. (Final, Malsv) Jack unearths a clue.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Trom. (Mlv)

12.00 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (M) Hosted by Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

9.15 Talking Finals. James Brayshaw is joined by Tim Watson, Joel Selwood and Trent Cotchin to discuss the AFL Finals.

10.15 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGal, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Autopsy USA: Michael Landon. (Ma, R)

12.45 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.45 Footy Classified. (M) Hosted by Eddie McGuire, Matthew Lloyd, Jimmy Bartel and Damian Barrett.

9.45 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Ml) Simon and a client land a private viewing.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav)

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, 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 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mans) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by trying their hand at virtual golf.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Harry finds himself in charge of Ainsley’s white-party hens and Simmo’s fire-on-the-land bucks.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGa) Todd takes on the role of babysitter.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Voice: Residents look to councillors for leadership

I attended the 5 September public meeting of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council meeting with the expectation that councillors would debate whether they should support a Yes vote in the forthcoming referendum.

I was deeply shocked and disappointed that questions regarding the referendum were dismissed, with the CEO advising that council would not be taking a position on this matter.

Local councils play a pivotal role in representing and reflecting the sentiments of their community. The shire has previously shown its support for Indigenous rights and reconciliation in its Reconciliation Action Plan, so it is both disingenuous and inconsistent for council to abstain from taking a position on a crucial matter like the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

The Indigenous Voice to Parliament is a significant proposal that has potential to reshape how First Nations people interact with the Australian government, ensuring their perspectives and concerns are heard at a national level.

Local councillors are public figures and residents look to them for leadership. It is extraordinary that our elected officials are unwilling to show leadership and accountability by responding to the question: Do they support changing the constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?

Helen Chauhan, Red Hill South Statement

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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council appears to be having a bet each way. On the one it has shown its support to listening to First Nations people in its Reconciliation Action Plan; on the other hand, it refuses to show its support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament that is designed to listen to First Nations people.

Residents need a clear statement from both council and councillors.

Do councillors support changing the constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? Does council support employees and volunteers and those operating from council-owned facilities showing public support for a Yes vote through wearing badges, t-shirts or displaying signs?

Barbie Wilson, Bittern

Threat over Voice

As a non-Indigenous aged care advocate, I was shocked to receive a death threat after I publicly declared that I would be voting Yes in the referendum on my Aged Care Matters Facebook Group (6000 members).

I had simply used the analogy of older people who use aged care services wanting their voices to be heard by governments (federal, state and local councils).

Australian governments, including Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, have a long history of making policies that directly impact the lives of older people without any consultation with older people. Evidence shows that outcomes are improved when governments work in partnership with older people and families.

Likewise, evidence shows that outcomes are improved when governments work in partnership with Indigenous peoples.

An Indigenous Voice to Parliament is needed to end top-down government decision-making. It will enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice on policies and projects that impact their lives.

Enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the constitution provides a way to improve policy and the accountability of future governments. It will make future governments and parliaments accountable

to listening to the advice of Indigenous Australians.

The referendum on 14 October proposes an important change to our constitution that will improve the social, health and economic outcomes of Indigenous Australians. I will be voting Yes.

Soon after publicly disclosing my support for changing the constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice statement, I received this message: “You should be ashamed. I wish you were dead.”

Dr Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

Informing voters

I am part of a team wanting to provide information forums on the Voice to Parliament referendum. While I am supporting the Yes campaign, I do believe that however people vote they should be doing it from an informed perspective.

We have written to a number of retirement villages on the Mornington Peninsula offering forums to allow people to have a clear explanation of the referendum question, its background and the implementation process and to ask questions. We have had villages saying no and others simply not responding.

The village managers are obviously happy for their residents to be denied access to factual information and to the opportunity to clarify any questions they have.

This is not democracy, this is censorship.

Marg D’Arcy, Rye

Legitimate questions

I have been following letters in The News about the Voice referendum with bemusement, given that it is not strictly a local issue.

The Yes case seems to be mostly about “the vibe” and saying that anyone who votes No is automatically racist. Hardly compelling.

While some of the No case is very obviously dog whistling, there are legitimate questions and concerns that the Yes campaign has failed to address.

There are high-profile progressive activists - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous - who have raised their heads above the parapet to ask these questions, with little reply.

After spending two weeks in central Australia and learning more about Indigenous history and the impact of European settlement, I have concluded that voting No will cause more harm than voting Yes.

But my Yes vote is certainly not a ringing endorsement of the validity of the Yes argument.

One of the things that impressed me during my time in central Australia was how much of the tourism was wrapped up in Indigenous culture and history.

Also, how much the non-Indigenous locals knew about Indigenous culture - it’s very much side by side in a manner reminiscent of how Maori culture is up front and centre in New Zealand.

Here on the Mornington Peninsula we should be chasing eco-tourism opportunities and the like, rather than continue to be Airbnb party central.

To augment an eco-tourism approach, Mornington Peninsula Shire should work to highlight and incorporate the region’s Indigenous history and culture as a tourist and educational drawcard.

Happy by-products would be locals learning more about local Indigenous history and the two cultures becoming more integrated.

A future in which modern Australia openly acknowledges and embraces its Indigenous roots is what the referendum is really about.

Bianca Felix, Bittern

Making a difference

The Salvation Army is one of the biggest providers of social services in Australia. We are a pragmatic movement, not really into empty gestures or performative virtue signalling. I don’t think in our 140-year history in Australia that we have ever been called “elites”.

But we do support the Voice.

We support the Voice, simply, because we believe it will make a difference.

For 140 years, the Salvos have rolled up their sleeves and helped where we can. We started small by assisting discharged prisoners at the prison gates in Melbourne and now we provide over 2000 services across every state and territory in Australia. We support people experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, financial hardship, unemployment, substance use disorders, social isolation and loneliness, and help them recover from natural disasters.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are over-represented in almost every service we deliver – and that’s why we support a Voice.

There is no escaping the fact that what we are doing right now, as a nation, is not working.

The Salvos will always do what we can on the ground, but the issues we see are deeper; they are structural and systemic. We believe the only way to practically address the hardship experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is to change how the government makes and carries out policy. We believe the best way to do that is to actually listen to the people affected – to give them a voice.

Not everyone agrees with us on this and that’s okay. We just ask that people respectfully consider, before they decide on 14 October: “Will the Voice make a difference for people who really need help?”

We think the answer is a resounding yes.

Captain Stuart Glover, The Salvation Army Australia

Accepted practice

I am confident that the people who signed the Uluru statement knew what they were doing, and to say otherwise would belittle them. If there had been a problem, it would have been settled long ago.

Look at business letters drafted by the boss or any group, printed and returned for signatures. It is a long-accepted method of ensuring probity. This, indeed, is as it should be.

There can never be a comparison of apartheid between South Africa and Australia. In South African situation, the white people and the white government enacted apartheid from a position of absolute power. That’s where the comparison ends.

The three per cent Indigenous population imposing apartheid on the rest of the 97 per cent of the population is imaginary.

We have everything to gain and nothing to lose if we listen from a position of compromise and respect. What began as an opportunity for reconciliation and acceptance into the referendum has become a battlefield of innuendoes, lies and blatant racism.

Anne Kruger, Rye

Free speech, but …

How disappointing that a letter from an activist in West Perth about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament was published in our local Mornington Peninsula paper (“Sliding doors” Letters 5/9/23).

We all know this is a very sensitive issue.

Occasionally, the current debate is taking our country into some unhealthy dialogue. I agree we all have a right to free speech and do not object to someone presenting their arguments for or against a Yes or No vote. But surely this looks like someone campaigning from Western Australia. Maybe The News could publish local views.

Della Conroy, Mount Martha Repair

environment

It is always heartening to read about the many local groups working on sustainability initiatives, such as the Rye Repair Cafe which is helping community members to repair and reuse items, significantly reducing waste

(“Shire money a quick fix for repair cafe” The News 5/9/23).

It is a pity the Albanese government isn’t as proactive in reducing our impact on the environment. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent new coal mine approvals go against all scientific advice about environmental and climate protection.

Under Labor, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions also rose by 0.9 per cent last year. Disappointing.

Recognising how broken our Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act is, Plibersek promised environmental law reform over a year ago. Why are we still waiting?

Prioritising sustainability and environmental protection, as so many community groups do, is vital for our collective future.

Amy Hiller, Kew Tax households

Regional Australia is being asked to make the greatest contribution towards Australia’s decarbonisation (getting off fossil fuels).

It’s vital that proper consultation is undertaken with local communities, so the economic benefits are shared fairly, and modifications of local landscapes and natural environments are minimised.

But there’s another aspect to fair sharing. According to the International Energy Agency, the top 10 per cent of emitters are responsible for almost half of global energyrelated CO2 emissions. And given that the carbon footprints of capital city dwellers, especially affluent ones, are typically greater than those in the regions, an environmental tax based on high household emissions should be considered.

In his response to the recent Intergenerational Report, Dr Ken Henry, who led federal Treasury for a decade, said that taxing consumption and carbon emissions could even permit lower personal income tax.

A tax on household emissions would encourage those who live in capital city McMansions and drive Toorak tractors (large 4WDs), to electrify their households, install rooftop solar with a battery, and switch to EVs. Australia’s emissions would fall, rather than rise as they are now. Big emitters would no longer get off scot free.

Money raised from the tax could also be used to support carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration projects in regional areas managed by Landcare groups and local governments. It could also help low-income households to make their homes more energy efficient. It’s time we evened up the balance.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn Dementia

aware

During this year’s Dementia Action Week (18-24 September) we are encouraging people to learn more about the signs and symptoms of the condition and how to make their communities more accessible to people living with dementia.

There are estimated to be more than 400,000 Australians living with dementia and more than 1.5 million involved in their careand those numbers are set to rise.

As dementia diagnoses increase, it’s important to learn more about the signs and symptoms and how to make our communities more accessible to people living with dementia. That’s why this year’s theme for Dementia Action Week is Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future.

Many people can continue to live well with dementia, but it’s important they feel supported in their community.

Greater awareness helps to create discussion and break down stigma or barriers that could stop people from seeking help.

Increasing our understanding of dementia can make a big difference to the lives of people around us who are impacted.

There are things we can all do to make our communities more dementia friendly. To find out how you can make a difference, please visit dementia.org.au.

Maree McCabe AM, CEO Dementia Australia Bobby Redman, Dementia Australia Advisory Committee

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Olympic Marathon Test Race To Start From Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE shire secretary, Mr. John E. Jones yesterday received application from the secretary of the Amateur Sports Club, Melbourne, asking permission to use the Frankston park for the commencement of the Olympic Marathon test race on Saturday, 29th September.

The application was granted. This race from Frankston to Melbourne will commence at 1 o’clock, and is really a test to select a representative for Australia at the Paris games next year.

The shire president, councillors and leading members of Frankston sports clubs will assist on the day, and as competitors will be present from all the States considerable public interest should be aroused. ***

CR. Alden always keeps a keen eye on the financial position of the council. At last Friday’s meeting he drew attention to the increasing debit of the electric light account, and was informed that the position would show improvement when amounts due for installation work and supply of current were paid up.

Cr. Alden contended that there should be no outstanding accounts, and it was resolved that defaulters be given seven days in which to pay, otherwise legal proceedings would be instituted. ***

MR. A. W. Mabbs, hon. secretary of the Flinders Naval Depot Soccer Club, who has been absent in Sydney for some time, returned to Crib Point last week.

* * *

Mr. Samuel Lazarus, who was killed

in alighting from a tram in Burke road, Camberwell, on Thursday last, was a colonist of 71 years standing.

He was a teacher in the old denominational schools at Tullamarine, but later took up commercial pursuits.

He was a resident of Carlton for many years, and later of North Fitzroy.

At one time he was one of the best known figures in Melbourne as the driver of a high two wheeled smart dog cart.

He was a life-long adherent of the Church of England, and one of the directors of the clergy widow and orphans’ fund.

He leaves a son, Lieut.-Colonel J. S. Lazarus, of Frankston, and two daughters.

At the council meeting last Friday Cr. Gray moved that the sympathy of the council be extended to Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus in his bereavement.

The resolution was carried by councillors standing and observing silence for some moments. ***

Frankston Electric Light

Mr. D. J. Quartermain, manager, reported to the council as follows:

I beg to report for the month of August as follows:

I have completed 14 new installations in the Henley system for the month.

Total amount of installation work done for August, £120/18-; also connected 14 new consumers to the supply.

Amounts collected for the month of August:

Light, £263/12/6; installation, £205/ 10/2; total, £46912/8. Goods sold and installation done

for month of August: Henley system, £126/8/-; sale of goods, £77/8/8; sale of lamps, £11/13/8; sale of sundries, £1/15/6; total, £2205/10.

Total amount of installation work completed to end of August, 1923: Henley system, £2598/10/9; conduit jobs, £50/9/-; sale of goods, £426/17/9; sale of lamps; £82/ 18/6; sale of sundries, £60/18/6; total, £3219/4/6.

I have also armed poles and transferred wires from swan-neck pins to arms on poles along Playne, Thompson, and Wells streets.

To do this work we worked all day Sunday and Saturday, so as not to interrupt the supply.

***

TODAY Mr. Hansen, of the Education Department, communicated with Mr. John E. Jones, shire secretary, and informed him that sufficient money had been placed on the estimates to erect a High School at Frankston.

But there was a fly in the ointment.

Mr. Hanson informed Mr. Jones that personally he was “utterly opposed” to the school being built on three acres, as proposed, and he intended exerting his influence with the Minister to have the decision reversed.

Mr. Hanson added that he was leaving for Sydney almost immediately and expected to be absent for three weeks.

On his return he would try and induce the Minister to accompany him to Frankston to inspect the site.

“The Standard” sincerely hopes that Mr. Hansen will succeed in bringing the Minister to Frankston, although Sir Alexander Peacock is already fully aware of all the facts, not omitting the unreasonable attitude of a section of

the officers of his department.

It was only about a month ago that Sir Alex. informed a Frankston deputation that the officers of his department had reported that they considered that nothing less than eight acres should be made available at Frankston.

“This was my reply”, exclaimed Sir Alex, holding up a certain document before the deputation as he read: “I DO NOT AGREE.”

Evidently the Minister’s officers are not put down. Mr. Hansen, at all costs, seems to be full of fight, and it remains to be seen how his chief will meet the opposition.

Mr. Hansen evidently possesses a short memory. On the occasion of his visit to Frankston on 1st December, 1921, he informed the residents that the site in question was admirably suited to the purpose.

He added that the cricket ground would still be available to the general public, and instanced the case at Hamilton where similar provision was made.

It was at Mr. Hansen’s suggestion that the council immediately called a public meeting of the residents to make the land available.

At that meeting it was resolved to transfer two acres to the Department as suggested.

Later on the Department asked that the area be increased to three acres and from that time on one obstacle after the other was raised, until finally the Department demanded 8 acres.

According to Mr. Hansen they are still on the war-path. Fortunately for Frankston they find that Sir Alex. is the lion in the path. ***

FRANKSTON POLICE COURT

At the Frankston Police Court before Messrs. C. W. Grant (chairman), P. Wheeler and J. Brown, J.sP., three young men named Carr, Michael and Long were charged by Senior-Constable Culhane with offensive behaviour at Frankston on Sunday.

They were fined £1 each.

For being drunk and disorderly two men named Moule and Brown, were fined 10/- each.

The Frankston District Gas & Electric Light Company sought to recover £3/17/- from W. P. Mason for electric current.

Mr. A. Leslie Williams appeared for the plaintiff company and defendant conducted his own case.

W. Bean, manager at Frankston, gave the particulars of claim which related to houses known as “Henley” and “The Bowery.”

Defendant denied liability, as he was not the owner of the properties referred to.

The case was withdrawn. ***

ON Saturday afternoon next, at 3 p.m., H. Daly and T. Potter intend to carry out a trotting contest for a wager.

Seaford road is to become the battle course, and the distance is 16 miles.

Great local interest is being taken in the event, and as both ponies are exceptionally fast some excitement is promised.

Both contestants are very popular in Seaford and bookies are suffering a “freeze out.” ***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 12 & 14 Sep 1923

LOCAL ARTIST CELEBRATED AT MPRG’S ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2023

Carrum Downs artist Jaq Grantford has been named as the Archibald Prize 2023 ‘People’s Choice’ winner for her winning portrait of former Playschool presenter and beloved Australian personality Noni Hazlehurst.

This month, the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2023 opens at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery – the only Victorian destination for this popular event. Thousands of art lovers and curious cultural adventurers will head to Mornington to see the 57 portraits hanging side-by-side, including Jaq’s now famous portrait and this year’s winning work of Montaigne by Julia Gutman.

Portraits have always intrigued the viewer: the eyeline, the position of the model, the story behind the sitter. For many, it’s the first time a visitor can be up close and personal with a public figure or cultural identity from this generation. A portrait is a reflection of the people of our time for future generations to experience and discuss.

For more than a century, art lovers have flocked to the annual Archibald Prize event to experience people and faces of our time and culture, and Jaq’s portrait of Noni Hazlehurst is no exception to the array of works by Australian artists in the 2023 touring exhibition.

This is not Jaq’s first award-winning portrait. In 2022, Grantford took the top spot at the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery of

Australia and in 2019 the Melbourne artist won the 2019 Kennedy Art Prize and Best in Show at the American Art Awards.

Jaq’s winning portraiture work can be seen in collections around the world including the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona,

as well as locally in the National Portrait Gallery and the NGV Collection. Grantford’s work is often the chosen favourite of gallery-goers and has won various ‘people’s choice’ awards including the Lester Prize and the Shirley Hannon Portrait Prize.

Archibald Prize fans can experience Grantford’s winning portrait up close and reserve a spot to hear the artist speak about her work, process and style in an intimate lunch event in conversation with MPRG curator Dunja Rmandić at the picturesque Montalto Winery in Red Hill on 27

October.

For a more informal event, gallerygoers can join Jaq on a tour of the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition and enjoy local wine, cheese and conversation in the Gallery’s late night series, FRIDAY UNWINDS on 13 October.

The Gallery will be open late every Friday night until 9pm throughout the Archibald Prize 2023 exhibition. FRIDAY UNWINDS is an art lover’s exclusive Friday night pass to admire the exhibition after dark with local beers, wine, cheeses and live music.

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery have installed a pop up café with the good folk at Commonfolk, providing visitors with delicious food and beverage options during their Archibald Prize 2023 visit.

Tickets are selling fast for Australia’s most prestigious art event, the Archibald Prize 2023 which will be on display at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery from 15 September to 5 November.

Timed entry, flexible entry and open late tickets are available now. To book your spot and to view the array of curated programs visit mprg. mornpen.vic.gov.au

The Archibald Prize 2023 is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious art award and will be shown exclusively in Victoria at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. The Archibald Prize 2023 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition.

Archibald Prize 2023 ANZ People’s Choice Award winner Jaq Grantford with the winning work Through the window, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales.

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The Great Profanity Calamity

By Stuart McCullough

IT’S so awkward. You’re sitting with family members, having a pleasant time with music gently playing in the background before you’re unexpectedly deluged by f-bombs as the singer launches into a mode that can only be described as ‘nuclear gutter-mouth’. When did singing and swearing become so hopelessly entwined? Indeed, a cursory glance (a term which seems oddly apt) at the popular hits of today confirms that many artists have a vocabulary consistent with having been raised at sea. It wasn’t always this way.

Radio was once an expletive-free zone. If John Denver’s house had a swear-jar, I’ll bet it was empty. Even artists who liked to shock would avoid swear words, for fear they’d get less airplay. But don’t think for a moment that the lack of curse words means older songs are genteel and overly polite. Not at all. Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ has a body count that would startle even the most hardened of gangster rappers but none of the cast stoop so far as to resort to using filthy language. Or, at least, I don’t think they do. (It’s in Italian, so I can’t be entirely sure.)

It used to be the same way for television. When screening movies with questionable language, networks would often mute the sound as the actor spoke the offending word. The effect was akin to having the line drop out for a just a moment. I have a vivid recollection of watching John Singleton’s ‘Boyz In the Hood’ starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube and

marvelling at the vast stretches of silence. Some might consider this to be butchery, but I liked the expletive-free version.

As an uncle, I firmly believed it was my duty to ensure my nieces and nephews were exposed to a wide array of musical influences. There’s not a child

alive that won’t respond with pure delight to the sound of ‘Tutti Fruitti’ by Little Richard. (Incidentally, I once planned to write an opera about Little Richard called ‘Cosi fan Tutti Fruitti’ but I struggled to attract investors.) But as they grew up, I started to give them more challenging things to listen

to. I wrestled with all the big questions – like, what’s the best age to introduce a child to ‘Bad Motorfinger’ by Soundgarden? Probably seven.

Thinking back, the two words I struggled with most as an uncle were ‘age appropriate’. Not just with music, either; the tendency to go ‘too early’ extended to books and movies too. I let my enthusiasm get the better of me. On reflection, even I would agree that Hunter S Thompson’s tale of drug-fuelled debauchery and excess as depicted in ‘Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas’ are best suited to someone who is older than twelve. That said, the pre-pubescent recipient did go on to become a journalist so, perhaps, the book did its job. For the sake of completeness, I should add that being a journalist is where the similarities between Hunter S Thompson and my nephew both begin and end. But still.

I’d bought it as a gift. It was a CD, back when people used to buy CDs so they could listen to the music of their choice anytime they liked, before those same miraculous little discs were relegated to the status of novelty drink coaster. I’d picked up a copy of the latest album by the rap group, Beasties Boys, entitled ‘To The Five Boroughs’. The reviews I’d read described it as a mature reflection of the impact of September 11 on their hometown of New York. It sounded thoughtful. Mature, even. And it was. At least, it was in part.

For those unfamiliar with it, the opening track of ‘To The Five Boroughs’ by Beastie Boys is entitled ‘Ch-Check It Out’. But instead of an

ode to stuttering, the song is in fact more of a promise to have a significant impact on a social occasion. This impression is best captured in a phrase that, in the interests of politeness, I’ll describe as ‘turn this parent f-bombing party out’. I’m paraphrasing, obviously. It occurred to me at that moment, that I probably should have listened to the thing first before handing it to an eight year old at a family function. The eight year old immediately put it on the stereo and turned it up as loud as he dared.

Soon the room was being showered in profanities. Unfortunately for me, the swearing wasn’t a ‘hit and run’ situation where a single expletive can be masked by a well timed cough or clattering cutlery. Rather, these words were the chorus and were repeated over and over and over again. By the time the song ended, my strategic coughing was so severe that my father offered to call me an ambulance. The eight year old – keen to distance himself from the ensuing controversy – loudly declared that the music was horrible and that this was the ‘worst gift of all time’. That’s a direct quote. That eight year old is now an adult and I know for a fact that he really likes the Beastie Boys. And I’m confident that he’s heard if not used the words he encountered that day in a sentence. Many times. As for me, I regret nothing. And if you know nothing of Beastie Boys, I can only encourage you to ch-check them out. You could do a lot worse. I swear.

notice was published in the Victoria Government Gazette No. S462.

The Amendment applies a Heritage Overlay (HO543) to part of land at 181 Bittern-Dromana Road, Merricks North containing Fenton Hall, extends the existing Heritage Overlay (HO127) over land at 39–45, and part 47–57 Marine Parade, Shoreham to capture all elements of the former Camp Buxton, and makes associated changes.

A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport and Planning website at www.planning. vic.gov.au/public-inspection or by contacting 1800 789 386 to arrange a time to view the Amendment documentation. A copy of the Amendment can also be inspected, free of charge, at the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council website at www.mornpen.vic.gov.au or during office hours, at the offices of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council – 90 Besgrove Street (Rosebud office), 2 Queen Street (Mornington office), 21 Marine Parade (Hastings office).

If you have any questions about the Amendment,

Bulldogs claim premiership glory

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

FRANKSTON YCW will play

Dromana in the MPFNL Division One Grand Final this Sunday.

To book their Grand Final spot, Frankston YCW had to withstand a challenge from Mt Eliza at Rosebud’s Olympic Park.

Mt Eliza booted five goals in the opening term to get out to a 13-point lead at the first break. By half-time Frankston YCW managed to get ahead by two points.

Heading into the final quarter, the Stonecats led by just four points. They held their nerve, and went on to score

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a hard-fought ten point win 16.9 (105) to 14.11 (95).

Joshua Patullo was dominant. He booted eight goals, and was his side’s best on the day.

Dromana and Frankston YCW will face off for the premiership at Kinetic Stadium in Frankston on Sunday, 17 September. The ball will be bounced at 2.30pm.

DIVISION TWO

MORNINGTON are 2023 MPFNL Division Two premiers.

The Bulldogs played Somerville at Frankston’s Kinetic Stadium last Saturday in the Grand Final. After a tight first term, Somerville took control in the second quarter. They went into the

Dromana v Frankston YCW, 2.30pm Sun 17 Sep, GRAND FINAL, SkyBus Stadium

half-time break ahead by 14 points.

The Bulldogs bit back in the third quarter. They kicked themselves back into the game with a five-goals-to-one term.

Mornington held onto their lead in the final term, going on to claim the premiership with a tight nine-point win 7.10 (52) to 9.7 (61).

Bulldogs skipper Nathan Heath led from the front. He booted two goals and was one of his side’s best. Joshua Newman and Adrian Speedy were also excellent.

The Bulldogs finished the homeand-away season on top of the ladder. They stumbled in their first finals game against Somerville two weeks ago before bouncing back to claim promotion to MPFNL Division One.

Redlegs run out of legs: After a close contest all day, Frankston YCW got the better of Mt Eliza by ten points.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Division One here we come: Mornington Bulldogs have secured promotion after taking out the 2023 Division Two Grand Final.

Picture: Alan Dillon

Stonecats pounce: Langwarrin were soundly beaten, 48:25, by Frankston YCW in the Prelimiary Final of CGrade netball. The Stonecats will face Bonbeach in next week's Grand Final. Picture: Paul Churcher

Just out of reach: Sorrento got the better of Frankston YCW in the netball A-Grade Preliminary Final, and will now face Langwarrin next week. Picture: Craig Barrett

Demolition: Langwarrin were far too good for Dromana with a 54-point win in the Division One, Under 19's Preliminary Final. Picture: Paul Churcher

Kangas go to the Big Dance: Langwarrin Reserves will play Red Hill in next week's Division One Reserves Grand Final after being eight points up against Mt Eliza when the final siren sounded, below.

Pictures: Paul Churcher

Decisive win: Mornington's under 17's netball team took out the Grand Final with a 27:18 win against Pearcedale. Picture: Alan Dillon

Langy appoints Jamie Skelly

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

JAMIE Skelly is the new senior coach of Langwarrin.

The local NPL2 club made the announcement late last week on its facebook page.

Skelly replaces Scott Miller who resigned last month.

Skelly is a former Langwarrin junior, reserves coach and senior assistant to both Miller and his predecessor Gus Macleod and has held senior coaching positions with Peninsula Strikers, Casey Comets and Noble Park United.

His appointment came as no surprise after David Chick accepted the Bentleigh Greens role and Langy decided to honour the succession plan put in place five years earlier when Skelly became Miller’s assistant.

“We first spoke about a succession plan with the people who brought me back to the club (in late 2018) – Scott, Greg (Kilner) and John Heskins – and if I didn’t think that the timing was right I wouldn’t have taken the job,” Skelly said.

His father Jim, uncle Brian and brother Sean are all Langwarrin life members and there’s a sense that he was destined to one day take over as senior coach.

He’s hit the ground running and has been speaking to players about plans for next season.

“Judging from our initial discussions the players are happy and no-one has given any indication of leaving so my expectation is that most will stay.

“But if positions open up in the squad we’d likely bring in maybe three or four as we don’t need to make wholesale changes.

“Both myself and Greg have been speaking to the players and they have been positive about what next season might hold.”

Last season there was a focus on scoring more goals and that was achieved but Langwarrin also conceded the highest number of goals since its initial NPL campaign back in 2018.

“One of our problems was conceding late goals and we probably dropped 12 to 15 points in the last five minutes of games,” Skelly said.

“When we sat down at the end of the season and identified the problem some of it was attributable to not being fit enough as well as not having the right people on the park at the right time.

“And during our discussions with the players a lot of them felt that they could have been fitter so fitness is definitely an area that we will concentrate

on during the pre-season and throughout the season.

“But overall the players won’t see too much difference between me and Scott which comes from us working together for five years as coach and assistant.

“It’s been a really good environment for players and one I want to continue.

“We’ll focus on a couple of changes that we think can take us to the next level.”

And that next level is the elite club level of the sport in this state.

Frankston Pines remains the only local club to have walked boldly on that stage and Langwarrin would be overthe-moon if it could match that feat.

“I still need to sit down with the club and nut out what our aims are but first and foremost we need to stay in the league.

“It’s a tough league and it’s going to get even tougher with North Geelong, Bentleigh Greens, Melbourne Victory and Caroline Springs George Cross coming into it.

“So first we need to win as many games as we can and create a really competitive, strong side and what hap-

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pens from there will happen.

“If we get everything right we’ll be pushing towards the top end of the table and giving ourselves every chance of taking the club to the next level.

“Right now the club and the team are in a good place so it’s a great opportunity to try and make that happen.”

Last week was big on coaching announcements as State 2 side Peninsula Strikers announced that senior coach Scott Morrison will be in charge for a second successive season.

Strikers also named Jake Priest as senior assistant.

“Scott’s first season in charge of the club produced thoroughly entertaining football and although we fell short of promotion, there is no one better suited to lead the club to another promotion push in 2024,” the club statement said.

“Jake has been the reserves coach at the club since the start of 2021 and has a very impressive record, only losing seven games from 57 with a 65% winning record, as well as leading the reserves to a first league title in 30 years.”

Former senior assistant Jason Sy-

The old and the new: Langwarrin head coach Jamie Skelly (left) and Seaford United counterpart Paul Williams pictured at this year’s Wallace Cup. In the background (partly obscured) is former Frankston Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor. Picture: Darryl Kennedy

Gunning from Mornington while also announcing that captain Riley Anderton and Cooper Andrews have re-committed for another season.

“Ethan, Tommy and Charlie give us more leg speed and although they are young they have played senior football and are more than good enough,” Morrison said.

“Ethan will add more quality in midfield, his passing range will complement our wingers and strikers and can really hurt opposition teams.

“We needed to add some firepower to help take the load off Riley as we asked a lot of him this year and the addition of Tommy will help with that as Tommy is a handful for any defender.

“Charlie helps strengthen us at the back.

“He’s very versatile playing across there and not only is he a quality defender but he’s a ball player and brings players higher up the pitch into the game.”

Strikers held their presentation night last weekend and the senior best and fairest was Andy McIntyre with Shameit Sharma winning the reserves award.

Jamie Davidson was senior players’ player of the year and Jacob Pay was reserve players’ player of the year.

Top scorer in the seniors was Anderton while Sharma was top scorer in the reserves.

monds left Strikers earlier this year eventually taking on the head coaching role at Rosebud but he’s back at Centenary Park as reserves coach.

“I went back to Strikers due to the opportunity to work again with Scotty and a talented set of lads already there and some exciting new young signings with whom I have previously worked with,” he said.

“Hopefully I can add to the overall set-up, assist in developing young players into first-team footballers and help get the club into State 1.

“I really enjoyed the spell at Rosebud and it was good to go back to my first club.

“If not for a points deduction which is still being contested Rosebud would have been promoted, so the lads were brilliant.

“I’ve left on good terms as Rosebud knew up front that I was there to help out till the end of the season and I wish them only the very best for 2024.”

Strikers also have been active in the transfer market signing a trio of young players in midfielder Ethan Goulding and striker Tom Wood (both from Langwarrin) and defender Charlie

As we went to press Frankston Pines received the bombshell news that head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor had resigned.

The rumour mill had moved into overdrive on Sunday with talk of former Strikers’ coach Donn Delaney taking over at Monterey Reserve next season and approaches being made to some Strikers’ players.

Pines president Lee Davies was adamant that the club had not made any decision regarding the senior coaching position but the persistent rumour was enough for Taylor to decide to leave.

What had started as a positive weekend for Pines with the first session of its inaugural Mini Roos program on Saturday attracting 51 children – 35 boys and 16 girls – ended in uncertainty with the senior coaching upheaval.

Still in State 2 Skye United held its players’ player of the year night last weekend.

Goalkeeper Jonathan Crook won the senior players’ player award with defender Brett Heskins runner-up while striker Sebastian Stevens won the reserve players’ player award with midfielder Alessio Izzo runner-up.