Western Port News 21st August 2024

Delicious award for Tyabb producer

Council sinks boat stack plans

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

PLANS to store up to 200 boats in four five metre high stacker sheds and build a 38 metre boat ramp at Western Port Marina, Hastings, have been rejected by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

Councillors said the sheds could be built out of sight from houses in Skinner Street and away from mangroves that formed part of the UNESCO recognised Western Port Biosphere Reserve.

Councillors voted against the proposed development on the Hastings foreshore despite senior planner Charlotte McGillivray recommending they approve it subject to some changes, including providing plans drawn to scale with dimensions.

In a report to council’s Wednesday 14 August public meeting McGillivray said the extension to the marina was “considered acceptable … as it will maintain and expand an existing boating and recreational facility in Hastings and Western Port, which are identified in numerous policies and strategies as being of state and regional significance and of high economic value to the state in terms of their recreation and tourism value”.

“The proposal is not considered to have any adverse effects on marine and coastal environment functions and processes given its location within a man-made coastal structure (reclaimed land for a marina). This area is not natural, and the land area is devoid of any environmental qualities,” she said.

Residents of Skinner Street, Hastings, which overlooks the proposed boat shed site, disagreed.

When speaking at the council

meeting Ray Dart quoted council’s master plan which recommended treading lightly when building on the foreshore and being sympathetic to the coastal environment.

“How can that be considered with a boat store nine metres high? It astounds me if that is sympathetic to environment,” he said.

Dart said the majority of people in Hastings could not afford a boat and that he believed the proposed boat storage sheds would mostly benefit boat owners from out of town.

Nina Williams said there was room for the boat storage sheds elsewhere in the marina, away from the mangroves which were part of the UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve.

Cr Susan Bissinger agreed, saying she could not believe the boat sheds were being considered on the foreshore.

“It is not appropriate to put storage sheds right up to the mangroves and dwarfing the restaurant [next to the marina]. It’s almost horrific,” she said.

“I just don’t get it. The area is ripe for opportunities to be made into something beautiful … [but] once the boat racks are there any opportunity to make this area community friendly is gone.”

Cr Sarah Race, who unsuccessfully moved that the storage sheds be approved, “understood” there was a “lot of passion here tonight”, but said they would be part of a “working marina”. If rejected by council and taken to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal for a decision, the sheds would likely be approved as they were “coastal dependent infrastructure” and Hastings was a designated marine precinct.

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TYABB farmer Cheryl McGaffin has won the Delicious - Harvey Norman award for all of Victoria for the category ‘From the Earth’. It is a follow-up to 2021 when she was not only the Victorian winner but also the national award as well.

Potter ‘review’ due before shire elections

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

A REVIEW of the steps leading to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s approval for the Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest show to be staged in the wildlife sanctuary at The Briars will be released before the October council elections.

Councillors were required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before being shown the officer’s report recommending they allow the show to be held in the wildlife sanctuary.

The decision to support the officer’s recommendation, made in secret on 22 August 2023, led to widespread public condemnation and eventually saw council move the Harry Potter event out of the wildlife sanctuary and into the leash-free dog park elsewhere on The Briars property.

Cr David Gill, the only councillor who refused to sign the NDA, left the meeting and was not shown the report.

The names of councillors who supported the use of the wildlife sanctuary and subsequent permission for the show to be staged by Fever/Warner have never been officially released by the shire.

In a closed part of their 28 May public meeting councillors called for “a review of the processes leading to, and the outcomes of the [Harry Potter] event being held at The Briars”.

Earlier in the month, Cr Anthony Marsh had expressed frustration at not being able to get support for a review into the Harry Potter issue

(Potter review takes centre stage, The News 21/5/24).

Marsh said he had long held concerns over the depth and quality of officers’ reports to councillors.

“Arguably, you could say the Harry Potter report and some previous reports have emphasised positives and minimised negatives [and] risks — not balanced and impartial, but somewhat leading in favour of the officer recommendation — and this is a regular criticism of mine,” he said.

The review eventually agreed to by

councillors includes an “assessment” of the processes and initial council decision for the event to be held at the wildlife sanctuary; economic outcomes and impacts.

“Key outcomes” required from the review were seen as being “determination of any improvement areas (if any) and success measures of the event deliverables” and, specific to The Briars, “tree sales, anticipated increased profile, positive publicity and branding visitation, site improvements, accessibility”.

UNLEASHED dogs and their owners are now allowed back into the community forest area of The Briars, Mount Martha, following the final Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest show on 14 July. The mayor Cr Simon Brooks said heavy rains had delayed the removal of “Forbidden Forest event materials” from the area. Picture: Yanni

Costly dumping of burning cigarette

A FRANKSTON man has been ordered to pay $500 towards environmental projects after he tossed a burning cigarette butt from a car in Tyabb.

A witness reported seeing the man throw the burning cigarette from the window of a Mitsubishi Lancer travelling along Coolart Road just after midnight on 31 August last year.

The outcomes did not mention negative publicity which, if investigated, would reach record levels for the shire.

Councillors will be briefed on the review before a report will be made public “where possible, in the interests of transparency”.

“Public release of any information including this decision, report and any public announcement about this matter must be reviewed by council’s lawyers having regard to confidentiality obligations and legal privilege,” was also included in the May decision.

The report that led to council’s call for a review of the Harry Potter decision process remains confidential.

Shire CEO John Baker told council’s 14 August meeting that the Potter event at The Briars had ended on 14 July.

“In line with [the 28 May] council resolution a probity adviser is being appointed and will independently assess the review against the review’s scope approved by the mayor [Cr Simon Brooks] and myself,” he said.

The state’s environmental watchdog EPA Victoria says cigarette butts are the most common type of litter, often ending up in Port Phillip through drains and waterways.

Lit cigarettes could also cause bushfires if they land among grass or bush. Coolart Road, Tyabb, runs through a mixed farming and rural residential area with stands of native bush.

Having received a fine from EPA, the man took the case to the Frankston Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully depositing dangerous litter.

The magistrate found the charge proven but did not record a conviction. Instead, the man was ordered to pay $500 to the EPA Restorative Project account, which supports environmental projects often run by community volunteers.

Littering from vehicles can be reported on the website: epa.vic. gov.au/report-pollution/report-litterfrom-vehicles

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Whale records ‘inform’ offshore plans

THE Hastings-based Dolphin Research Centre says there is a growing need for understanding the presence and absence of whales along the Victorian coastline to help inform decisions on proposed offshore developments.

The DRI hosts the citizen science Two Bays Whale Project to record sightings of whales in Victorian waters and in 2020, started the Two Bays Tracker program to monitor whales, or their absence, through timed surveys.

“Data collected in this program can help provide up-to-date information on the movement of whales, particularly providing a better understanding of the seasonality of humpback whale migration,” research fellow at the DRI Ella Hutchinson said.

“The Two Bays Tracker program has now amassed over 1000 hours of effort by trained and experienced volunteer observers.

“The critical data they collect contributes to the only long-term monitoring program for whales along the Mornington Peninsula.”

DRI executive director Jeff Weir said the habit of whales lifting their heads out of the sea was “thought to facilitate communication and navigation”.

“The sighting of the towering cliff at Cape Schanck may guide the whales further out to sea on their eastward journey towards their next landmark, Wilsons Promontory.”

He said a recent survey of dolphins in Port Phillip “picked up over 50 common dolphins, including some new calves … a testament to the im-

pact of collective effort and unwavering commitment to understanding and preserving our marine ecosystem.”

Whale and dolphin sightings can

be reported at: PodWatch, Adopt A Whale/Dolphin/Killer Whale and/ or commit to whale distancing at dolphinresearch.org.au

Plea for resident to take simple steps to deter thieves

POLICE have experienced a rise in aggravated burglaries across the Mornington Peninsula and are pleading with residents to lock their doors.

Local police intelligence indicates almost 65 per cent of peninsula homes targeted by offenders this year were unlocked.

A further 20 per cent were unsuccessful attempts, when would-be thieves tried doors and windows, but realised they were secured.

Police across the Mornington Peninsula are targeting burglars in the area, who are taking advantage of both unlocked homes and unoccupied holiday homes in the cooler months.

A man accused of 16 home and commercial burglaries, as well as stealing and breaking into cars has been arrested and charged.

Police will allege the 28-year-old is responsible for the spate of burglaries and theft offences across Blairgowrie, Dromana, Mount Martha, Rosebud, and Rye, within a period of just one month.

Between 17 June and 16 July, he is accused of breaking into homes, supermarkets, liquor stores, and stealing cars, a motorbike, fishing gear, cigarettes, and alcohol.

Some alleged incidents include:

n The man gained entry into a property on Fawkner Avenue, Blairgowrie in the early hours of 17 June, before allegedly searching through a vehicle and stealing a DVD player and two bottles of wine from the garage.

n On 28 June, he is accused of reversing a stolen Hilux ute into a

supermarket on Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie just before 5.30am. He allegedly gained entry and broke into drawers, taking $13,000 worth of cigarettes.

n At about 5am on 12 July, he allegedly gained access into the carport of a home on Dundas Street, Rye, and stole a brand new Honda dirt bike.

n At 4am on 15 July, the man used a rope to scale the outside roller door of a licenced premises on Point Nepean Road, Dromana, and climbed inside, where he allegedly smashed open a cigarette vending machine and stole cigarettes. He fled on a dirt bike wearing a hi-vis shirt and goggles.

Following extensive enquiries, police located the suspect asleep in a white MG hatchback hire vehicle

parked on the foreshore area of Point Nepean Road, Dromana, on Wednesday 17 July.

The man allegedly began swearing at police after he was awoken, before starting the car and reversing into a police vehicle.

Police used a baton to smash the driver side window, and deployed capsicum spray through the window. The man allegedly ran from police before he was swiftly arrested. The Rosebud man was charged with 41 offences and was remanded to appear in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 23 August.

“The peninsula is an overwhelmingly safe place to live, and it’s likely that residents feel safe – which is great – however, not everyone has good intentions,” said Mornington Peninsula police Inspector Terry Rowlands.

“Locking your home and car doors and windows – especially at night – will lower your chances of falling victim to thieves.

“We are also asking owners of holiday homes to check that their properties are secured, especially if they are unoccupied for long periods during the cooler months.

“To help spread the message, we are utilising roadside electronic message boards along the peninsula, as a friendly reminder for residents and visitors to lock their doors to deter opportunistic thieves who are looking for an easy way inside.

“Rest assured that police are out there every day and night to disrupt and deter criminals.”

Drug lab located in Mt Eliza during bikie crackdown

ON Monday 5 August seven search warrants were executed as part of a joint investigation between the Australian Border Force and the VIPER Taskforce, including raids in Mt Eliza and Hastings.

A sawn-off shotgun, a 3D printed firearm, three imitation firearms, ammunition, and drugs of dependence including liquid steroids, powdered steroids, testosterone, prescription drugs amphetamine and methylamphetamine were seized.

Nine offenders, all believed to be patched members of the Hells Angels OMCG were charged with a range of offences, including prohibited person possess firearm, possession of firearms, manufacturing / trafficking steroids and possession of various drugs of dependence.

Two clandestine steroid laboratories, including one in Mt Eliza, were located and dismantled.

The week of action against outlaw motorcycle gangs ran between 5 and 9 August across Australia and New Zealand.

The aim of the action was causing maximum disruption to outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs). Police across the country arrested over 100 people, laid over 250 charges and seized firearms, weapons, various drugs, illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes and over $100,000 cash.

In Australia, the average costs of crime and prison alone add up to

approximately $1.3million per OMCG offender over the course of their criminal careers according to research conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC). Man charged after stolen car dumped in Frankston POLICE have charged a man after a stolen car was allegedly dumped in Frankston on 15 August.

A retired member called police when he spotted a suspicious vehicle in Mordialloc around 2.15am. He had followed the car through various roads in the vicinity of White Street and Warren Road.

Local police responded and the Air Wing was called in to track an allegedly stolen Holden Cruze sedan. Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before it allegedly sped off southbound towards Mordialloc and Aspendale.

Stop sticks were successfully deployed on Cranbourne Road near Joy Street in Frankston.

The car continued on before it came to a stop on Beach Street in Frankston.

With the assistance of Air Wing, the alleged driver of the vehicle was arrested by police a short time later.

A 30-year-old Chelsea man has been charged with nine offences including theft of motor vehicle, drive at speed dangerous, unlicensed driving and handle stolen goods. He was remanded to appear before Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 16 August.

WHALES take a look around after surfacing, or head lunging, during their approach to Cape Schanck. Picture: Georgie Puschner

Police patrol with Brodie Cowburn

Limiting speed on rural roads

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors are backing moves to reduce speed limits on roads surrounding a “hidden gem of the peninsula”.

Four of the five roads - Hodgins, Derril, Graydens and Stumpy Gully - either border or traverse Devilbend Reserve, while the fifth road, Tuerong leads to the reserve from Old Moorooduc Road.

At their public meeting on 6 August councillors agreed with 226 signatories to a petition calling for speed limits on the five roads to be reduced to 60kph.

Traffic and transport team leader Brett Whitwam said the five roads were included in an investigation already underway into speed limits on unsealed rural roads.

He said the investigation was expected to be completed within three months but any changes

to speed limits would need to be approved by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Cr Despi O’Connor hoped the speed limits would be reduced from the current 80kph as the roads near Devilbend were used by runners, walkers, cyclists and “conservation workers”.

Cr David Gill said the roads mentioned in the petition were in “a magnificent area … a hidden gem of the peninsula”.

He said the roads were “obviously dangerous even when driving at 40 or 50”.

“The sooner speed limits are reduced the better to help that isolated area,” Gill said.

“In future, people living there and those driving through to admire the scenery will be safe.”

Cr Debra Mar hoped people facing similar traffic issues in other areas “follow this lead and put a petition together”.

Marina plan a ‘whack’ to Hastings

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Cr Kate Roper said the “small area” where the boat sheds would be built was “light industrial … [and] an ugly gravel car park” and would only block views on one side of the restaurant at the marina.

Cr David Gill thought it “an interesting concept that blocking off the environment, blocking off views and affecting a thriving business is acceptable in this council”.

“We have the situation where this doesn’t happen anywhere else in the shire except in Hastings, and I can’t believe that councillors are sitting in this room and even contemplating this development,” he said.

He said the proposal would not happen in Mornington or Portsea and he had never thought he would have to “defend Hastings from this

sort of development”.

“We’re just going whack. This is a whacking for Hastings, to say that this is acceptable. I’m amazed,” Gill said.

“Just because something can be built doesn’t mean it should be built. Especially in this location,” Cr Antonella Celi said.

Cr Lisa Dixon did not think the boat storage sheds would be permitted elsewhere on the peninsula.

“No matter where we live or who we are, we are entitled to have a beautiful aspect to look out on,” she said, referring to someone who had made the comment that nearby houses were “just Housing Commission”.

“We all deserve a solid place to actually be able to enjoy where we live,” she said. “I’m appalled.”

ROADS around Devilbend Reserve will have their speed limits cut. Picture: Gary Sissons

ARTIST’S impression of the boat sheds from within the foreshore parkland. Picture: Supplied

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Our bronzed Aussie

It was a grand homecoming for Dromana’s Olympic bronze medallist, Caitlin Parker on Saturday (18 August).

There was plenty of green and gold during a street parade in her honour, followed by a luncheon, and capped off with her tossing

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the coin at Dromana Football Club’s last home game for the season. Parker has cemented her place in history by being the first Australian medallist in female boxing.

Picture: Adam Richmond

Demolition order issued for historic gatehouse

cameron@mpnews.com.au

THE heritage-listed Norman Lodge gatehouse on Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza, faces demolition after a structural engineer’s report identified the building as having suffered “total loss of structural integrity”.

Norman Lodge Estate’s listing on the Victorian Heritage Register, which includes the gatehouse, notes the site “is significant to the history and development of Victoria and is protected by law.”

The estate is considered a rare intact example of one of several bayside estates constructed in the 1860s as summer retreats for Melbourne’s businessmen. It is one of the few of these estates which was not substantially subdivided during the mid-20th century, when maintenance of these properties became difficult for individual families.

Norman Lodge is of historical significance for its association with several important Melbourne businessmen in the 19th and 20th centuries, including Richard Grice, Thomas Baker and Norman Myer.

The protected gatehouse has fallen into disrepair over the past decade and has been the subject of planning applications in 2013 and 2020 that would have seen the structure deconstructed and moved just metres away to be reconstructed on a concrete slab footing. However, works were not undertaken.

The gatehouse was badly damaged when a large eucalyptus tree fell onto it in April this year. At the time, the

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chief operations officer for the Chas J Group, which owns the property, told The News that the building would be repaired as stipulated under the heritage order (Weather a blow to heritage gatehouse, The News 23/4/24).

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s municipal building surveyor inspected the property at the time and issued an order to secure the property from entry, provide an exclusion zone, secure sheeting and capture loose debris from winds to ensure “there was no threat to life or property damage to motorists or road users”.

Heritage Victoria subsequently issued a notice to the owner to obtain an approved heritage specialised structural engineering report, with a particular focus on the structural integrity and ability to save the building.

The report found severe cracking on all four sides of the gatehouse resulting

in a total loss of structural integrity. As a result, the council has issued an order for the demolition of the building.

“This is a sad outcome for the shire. Norman Lodge gatehouse is a local landmark for everyone who regularly drives along Nepean Highway. It’s one of the oldest buildings on the peninsula and its striking gothic revival architectural style is beautiful,” the mayor Cr Simon Brooks said.

“We had hoped it was possible to save the lodge and worked closely with the property’s owners, as well as heritage experts and Heritage Victoria to find a solution.

“I hope it is possible to salvage something from the remains of the lodge. Council cares deeply about protecting and preserving the peninsula’s unique heritage places.”

The announcement of the demolition order last Wednesday (14 August)

New head of operations at PAC

THE Civil Aviation Safety Authority, (CASA), has approved Ermin Javier as the new head of operations at Peninsula Aero Club.

In 1988 Ermin completed officer training at the Philippine Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree and a major in aircraft maintenance engineering. He then flew OV-10 Broncos for the Philippine Air Force.

After migrating to Australia in 2005 he became a CASA Instructor in 2007, flying with Melbourne Flight Training. By 2011 he was a grade 1 instructor.

After a stint with the Royal Australian Navy from 2011 to 2014, he became operations manager at Melbourne Flight Training, assisting with the Air Operator Certificate transitions, in addition to Grade 1 flight instructor duties.

CASA approved him as head of operations for the Australian Pilot Training Alliance in 2016. This meant he was managing the operations and

maintained compliance for eight aero clubs and flying schools at several airfields throughout Victoria and NSW.

In 2020 he joined Avia Aviation as head of operations and in 2022 joined Peninsula Aero Club as deputy head of operations.

Ermin’s current pilot qualifications include: Airline Transport Pilot Licence with Instrument Rating, Night Visual Flight Rating, a Flight Instructor Rating, approved to instruct student instructors, an Instrument Rating for Multi-engine aeroplanes, Aerobatics, Formation, and Design Feature endorsements, a Flight Examiner Rating for Recreational and Private Licence testing and he is currently undergoing the CASA Flight Examiner Course for Instrument Rating testing.

Peninsula Aero Club is fortunate to have such a very well qualified professional for this vital position.

triggered a flurry of activity among interested parties.

Mornington MP Chris Crewther issued a statement saying “any demolition of the Norman Lodge gatehouse would be a huge loss for Mount Eliza and for local, Victorian and Australian heritage.

“This gatehouse is one of a kind. At best, if it’s possible, I’d urge the shire and owner to seek further expert opinion to try repair, and avoid demolition of, the gatehouse. As a worst case scenario, the gatehouse must be reconstructed using as much of the existing material as possible.”

The gatehouse is listed in the shire’s heritage overlay in the planning scheme, and the municipal building surveyor has the authority under the Building Act 1993 (Vic) to issue an emergency order considered necessary because of a danger to life or

property arising out of the condition of a building (BA s 102). This order take precedence over requirements under the Heritage Act 2017 (Vic) (HA s 86(2)).

As the gatehouse is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, Heritage Victoria becomes the relevant authority for considering matters related to violations of heritage laws.

It is the responsibility of Heritage Victoria to regulate and enforce the Heritage Act. Under the act the owner of a Victorian Heritage Register place must not allow that place or object to fall into disrepair (HA s 152). The owner must also not fail to maintain that place to the extent that its conservation is threatened (HA s 153). Enforcement action can be undertaken by Heritage Victoria if it considers a place has been allowed to fall into disrepair or is not being maintained. Penalties, including fines and/or imprisonment, can be issued for failure to abide by a repair order issued by Heritage Victoria.

When contacted by The News, Heritage Victoria provided the following statement:

“On 27 June 2024, Heritage Victoria issued a notice to show cause under the Heritage Act to the owners of the Norman Lodge gatehouse requiring a range of works and activities be undertaken.

“On 16 August 2024, a further show cause notice was issued as a precursor to a potential repair order requiring the dismantling and reconstruction of the gatehouse.

“Heritage Victoria is working closely with council’s municipal surveyor and is investigating the matter further.”

Cameron McCullough

THE Norman Lodge gatehouse and, above, the rear showing the area damaged by a falling tree in April. Pictures: Yanni

WESTERN PORT WRITES CELEBRATING

Western Port Writes Literary Festival: Special Events

Each day of the Western Port Writes 2024 Literary Festival is packed with engaging workshops, author sessions and writer panels, book readings and book signings.

But it’s not just the day sessions that are exciting. The signature events add a special touch to the festival, and our program team have been busy creating events we think you will love. Which of these will you be booking for? Why not both!

Friday 6 September

Community Storytime: 6.30pm-9.30pm

Balnarring Hall

We’re kicking off the festival with a night that celebrates community connections. It’s a night of words and music for the whole family. Join MC Tracee Hutchison and a band of local heroes as they read their memorable Letters to Western Port live on stage. The evening includes:

• Artwork display from our talented Western Port primary school students.

• Author Adriane Howell reading from and discussing her Stella Prize shortlisted novel, Hydra. This remarkable novel is set in Western Port.

Spoken and sung poems and stories from local legends with deep Western Port connections. We love the small, special stories that speak to history, memories and hope.

• Live music from Owen Thomas and The Big Hats.

• Delicious food from Flying Calamari Bros and Fantasy Cocktails serving up dreamy mocktails and cocktails.

It’s a storytelling night to remember. Don’t miss it – we’d love you to join us!

Book now via the website or scan the QR code.

$12 single / $10 concession card holders / $5 kids / $35 family pass

Sunday 8 September

Wine and Words: 3.30pm-4.30pm

Somers Yacht Club

What does a sustainable wine future look like?

community storytime

The festival ends on a smooth, aromatic note as Peninsula winemakers Kathleen Quealy (Quealy Winemakers) and Aaron Drummond (Stonier Wines) talk wine sustainability with Cathy Gowdie (Foxeys Hangout).

Enjoy a glass of wine as you arrive, then take a seat and listen to three experienced, respected producers from much-loved local wineries discuss wine growing in the region and sustainability in a changing climate.

How do they protect their vines for future growth? How do they respond to meet the demands of industry retailers and consumers with everchanging palates and preferences? Find out here!

Bookings via the website. Tickets $40 (includes wine)

To book and find out more

Visit the website to see all sessions, events and artists, download the Festival Program, and book tickets online: www.westernportwrites.com.au

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THURSDAY GREAT AUSTRALIAN WALKS

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After last season’s invigorating jaunts around some of Australia’s most scenic walking tracks, presenter Julia Zemiro (pictured) finds herself with two new walking companions. In this sunny new 10-part season, the Fisk star is joined by comedian Susie Youssef (Deadloch) and inaugural Alone Australia victor Gina Chick. Each episode, one of the walkers will embark on a chit-chat, nature-filled trek that offers breathtaking views of some of Australia’s most inspiring landscapes.

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(9) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Assembly. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Australian Walks: Cape To Cape Track. (PG) 8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under: Getting Plastered. Jolene faces one of her most serious cases yet.

9.20 Rebus. (MA15+lv) Rebus contemplates his job and family.

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Pray For Blood. (Mal) 12.30 Devils. (MA15+ad, R) 2.30 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (MA15+as, R) 3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Sania Khan. (Malv) Part 2 of 3. A look at the case of TikTok star Sania Khan, who went viral campaigning for South Asian women’s rights.

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R)

A look at the case of Terry Floyd.

10.30 Air Crash Investigations: Fight For Survival. (PGa)

11.30 Starstruck. (PG) 12.45 Boy To Man. (PGav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SUNDAY PADDINGTON 2

ABC FAMILY, 7.30pm

After the great success of the first film, it is no surprise to see the amiable, accident-prone and immensely lovable bear back for a second bite of marmalade sandwiches. Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) is happily settled with the Brown family, but is eager to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday. Hugh Grant plays the devilish villain caught up in his own sense of self-importance, and with a surprising turn from Brendan Gleeson and the usual cast of characters, the film is a sheer delight from start to finish. Paddington 2 sets the gold standard for feel-good family fun.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

8.30 Trump Vs Harris: The Battle For America. (PG) Looks at the battle for the American presidency.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R) A window-fitter is rushed to hospital.

10.30 The Equalizer. (Mv)

Nathan Fillion stars in The Rookie

Friday, August 23

ABC (2)

SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

(9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Troppo. (Mlv, R) 1.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.40 Classic Countdown Extras. (PG, R) 2.55 Monty Don’s Paradise Garden. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

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

8.20 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef.

9.00 Troppo. (Final, Malv) Ted and Amanda save Raph’s life.

10.00 Love Your Garden. (Final, R)

10.45 ABC Late News.

11.05 Grand Designs. (R)

11.50 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R)

12.40 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) 1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Operation Ouch! 9.00 Officially Amazing. 9.30 Dragon Ball Super. 9.55 Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.45 Mystic. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 TMNT. 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.05 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.2.05 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. Highlights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers: Southend Pier.

8.30 Ancient Superstructures: Chambord – The Jewel Of The Loire. Explores Château de Chambord.

9.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Pompeii. (PGa, R) Archaeologists embark on new digs in Pompeii. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v)

12.40 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals, R) 4.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Gates Of Paradise. (2019, Mav, R)

House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets chef Troy Rhoades-Brown.

7.20 Football. AFL. Round 24. Melbourne v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL. 12.00 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.30 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Discover. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia. 3.30 Harry’s

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) The estranged sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off a heist of her own. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway.

10.40 MOVIE: Locked Down. (2021, Mdl, R) Chiwetel Ejiofor. 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

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

9GEM (92)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 The Dog Academy. (PGa) Responsible for tens of thousands of dollars of damage, a Dalmatian is in need of help. 9.45 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGlv, R) Graeme Hall meets an Aussie cattle dog. 10.45 10’s

of

11.10 The

and

(R) 12.10 The

With Stephen

(PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Woman. 1.00 Sidelines. 1.15 Most Expensivest. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.25 Forged In Fire. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.45 Glastonbury Festival 2024. 9.50 Threesome. (Return) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. 1.50am Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31)

My Best Friend’s Wedding. Continued. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.00 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.00 The Cup. (2011, PG) 11.00 Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 12.55pm Entrapment. (1999, M) 3.00 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 4.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 7.30 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 9.45 L.A. Confidential. (1997, MA15+) 12.15am The House Of Snails. (2021, MA15+, Spanish) 2.15 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Astro Kid. (2019, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Ping Pong Summer. (2014, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

7TWO (72) 6am

5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels. 9.55 Golden Point. 10.40 Late Programs.

Saturday, August 24

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 2.40 And We Danced. (PG, R) 3.50 David Attenborough’s Galapagos. (R) 4.45 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Julia Creek, Queensland. (PG, R) Heather Ewart visits Julia Creek.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Ma) A magician at a talent show is murdered.

8.20 Van Der Valk. (Final, Mav, R) Part 3 of 3. Piet and his team investigate the stabbing of a psychiatrist during a demon summoning.

9.45 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) Justine’s actions damage her reputation.

10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances progresses with her plan. 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

(3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 The Bee Whisperer. (PGal, R) 11.10 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Ireland In Music: Sclimpini. 4.30 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. Highlights.5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Edward And Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal. (PGa) A look at Edward and Wallis’ time in the Caribbean. 8.40 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (PGns) Part 4 of 4. 9.30 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) Narrated by Simon Callow.

10.25 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 11.20 Nordland 99. (Premiere, Mals) 12.15 Rex In Rome. (Masv, R) 3.50 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winx Stakes Day, Saturday at The Valley and Doomben’s Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Brisbane Lions v Essendon. From The Gabba, Brisbane. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R) Ross Kemp investigates the untold story of the Millennium Dome heist.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R) Siblings move to Ireland. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 EV: The Next Generation. 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 2.00 My Way. (PG) 2.15 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.50 The Block. (PGl, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair.

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Sisters want to extend their family. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. Alessio and Vittorio might be at risk of being bitten by an overwhelmed Maltese. Army Major David hopes to win the battle to gain Frankie’s affections. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) The North West Ambulance Service responds to two separate calls for patients with severe burns. 12.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch.

7.30 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R) A woman tries to prevent her son’s wedding. Jennifer Lopez.

9.30 MOVIE: What Happens In Vegas. (2008, Mls, R) Two people accidentally get married. Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher.

11.30 MOVIE: Any Questions For Ben? (2012, Mls)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, 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)

3.10 Surfing Australia TV. 3.40 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Dolittle. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader. (2010,

Sunday, August 25

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (Final, R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.10 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.30 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGadl, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Trampolining. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.30 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. Highlights. 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (PGa, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 To Be Advised. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Carlton v St Kilda.

6.30 Compass: Shankari Chandran – Stories Of Justice.

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

7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4.

9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Glenn’s relationship with Luca is on a knife-edge as his star player steps into the fourth round.

9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.

10.40 Fisk. (PG, R)

11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)

11.55 Frayed. (Mal, R)

12.45 Noughts + Crosses. (Malv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 4.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 4.30 Art Works. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Titanic In Colour. Part 1 of 2. 9.20 The Black Death With Dan Snow: Outbreak. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 2. Dan Snow and Raksha Dave investigate how the Black Death devastated Britain 700 years ago.

11.10 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R, Canada) Explores North American beauty standards. India Arie.

12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

2.40 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)

3.40 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive special investigation.

9.40 The Latest: Seven News.

10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Assassination Of John Newman. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of John Newman.

11.20 Autopsy USA: Dick Clark. (Ma)

12.20 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)

1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

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

9.30 Footy Furnace. (Mlv) A look at the latest round of football.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Down A Dark Hallway. (Mal)

11.50 Transplant. (MA15+am)

12.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Madlv, R)

2.35 Postcards. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run.

8.30 The Real CSI: Miami: Game Over. (Mav) Detectives analyse the case of James Barry, who was murdered in a house full of his loved ones.

9.30 Claremont: A Killer Among Us. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 2. For more than 20 years, the Claremont killer managed to escape justice. 11.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A corrections officer is shot. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Hudson & Rex. 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.10 How To Rob A Bank. 3.00 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 4.50 Bamay. 5.10 WorldWatch. 5.35 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 6.00 The Machines That Built America. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 7.45 Abandoned Americana. 8.40 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 9.45 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington 2. (2017, PG) 9.10 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.25 Merlin. 12.10am BTN High. 12.15 Anatomy Of A String Quartet. 1.05 Horrible Histories. 1.30 Operation Ouch! 1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Cup. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.40 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 10.20 A Bronx Tale. (1993, M) 12.35pm Three Colours: Blue. (1993, M, French) 2.25 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 4.30 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 6.40 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 8.30 The Pianist. (2002, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Escape To The Country. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Discover. 3.00 My Greek Odyssey. 4.00

1.50pm Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Replay. 3.10 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 4.10 Bigger & Blacker: Steven Oliver, My Life In Cabaret. 4.30 Going Places. 5.00 Nina Simone: Live At Montreux. 6.20 News. 6.30 Natural Born Rebels. 7.30 Off Country. 8.30 The Lake Of Scars. 10.15 MOVIE: The Man From Snowy River II. (1988, PG) Midnight Late Programs. NITV (34)

(R)

Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R)

Grand Designs. (PG, R)

Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 1 10.20 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.10 Auction. (Premiere) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (R) 2.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 3.05 Festivals. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. Highlights.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 11.40

(Ma, R) 1.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 2.00 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)

5.00 Art Works. (PGa, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes: Faye Tozer.

8.50 Rise Of The Nazis: The Manhunt: The Ratline. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. 9.50 24 Hours In Emergency: Family Values. (Ma)

10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 House Of Promises. (Ma)

1.15 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R) 3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.00 21 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane faces a serious choice.

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.05 The Rookie. (Return, Mav) In the aftermath of the assaults, the team struggles to understand why they were targeted.

10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) The team tackles a series of shootings.

11.05 The Latest: Seven News. 11.35 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals, R) 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.45 Beyond The Dream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. Follows para-canoeist Curtis McGrath. 9.45 Footy Classified. (M) Footy experts tackle the AFL’s big issues.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 La Brea. (Mav)

12.00 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (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 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mals, R) Four mates set out to embarrass each other. 10.10 Ghosts. (Mv) 10.35 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The

Tuesday, August 27

ABC (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (10)

NINE (9) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 One Plus One: The Elders. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 3.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R) 3.00 Railway Vietnam. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 9News.

Brush With Fame: Kate Ritchie. (PG, R)

10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R)

10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Q+A. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Grand Designs. (R) 1.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 2.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway

Journeys: Axminster To Budleigh Salterton. (Return) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Dateline: The K-Pop Dream Factory. A look inside the K-pop industry. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+ansv) 1.20

COBRA. (Malv, R) 3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Cash takes the coward’s way out.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Hunted. (PGl) Everyday Aussies remain on the run. 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) Knight’s past resurfaces when NCIS investigates a campsite murder. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 2.45 Kickin’ Back. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.25 Who Killed The WCW? 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. 1.50am My 3D Printed Ghost Gun. 2.15 Late Programs. SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Deadly Dinosaurs. 8.55 Planet Expedition. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.35 Speechless. Midnight Good Game Spawn Point. 12.45 Rage.

1.45 Still So Awkward. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 The Next Step. 3.25 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 8.25 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.15 Comeback. (2015, M, Danish) 11.50 Three Colours: Red. (1994, M, French) 1.45pm I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 3.50 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 5.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.30 French Exit. (2020, M) 9.35 The Pact. (2021, M, Danish) 11.45 Queen Marie. (2019, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs.

Wednesday, August 28

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.

9.00 Made In Bondi. (Mal) On his 22nd birthday, Lawson opens up about his true feelings for Bella while Lachy makes a play for himself.

10.05 First Dates UK. (PGal) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Extended Family. (PGa)

12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGl, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Rookies. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.45 30 Years Of The Footy Show. (Mlns) Part 2 of 2. Features exclusive interviews, iconic moments, untold stories and never-before-seen footage from the show.

10.20 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl, R)

11.20 9News Late.

11.50 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 12.40 Transplant. (MA15+m) 1.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

R) 2.20 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.50 Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens. (R) 3.50 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (R) 11.00 Auction. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. Highlights.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG)

8.40 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG) Presented by Guy Montgomery. 9.25 Planet America.

10.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.30

10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00

With The Vampire. (MA15+av, R) 11.50 Fifteen-Love. (Mal, R) 12.40 Grand Designs. (R) 1.30 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Grantchester. (Final, PGa, R) 3.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv, R) 4.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. 8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa) Part 3 of 3. Ray Martin continues to plan his own funeral, taking a look into the rituals around the send-off itself.

9.30 DI Ray. (Mal) Suzie takes drastic action. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv) 12.35 Lost Luggage. (Mal, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Perri gets cold feet.

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

9.30 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R) Comedy performance by Carl Barron from Melbourne’s Palais Theatre.

11.45 The Latest: Seven News. 12.15 Miniseries: Midnight Man. (MA15+lv, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 1.45 My Way. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Paramedics. (Mlm) A baby in a hurry could arrive before paramedics get the pregnant mother to hospital.

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

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl)

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.30 Beyond The Dream: Curtis McGrath Unstoppable. (R) 2.30 Beyond The Dream: Forged In Steel. (PGl, R)

3.30 Paralympics Paris 2024: Pre-Show. 4.00 Paralympics Paris 2024: Opening Ceremony.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola. 8.40 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (Mal) The jokers serve fast food poorly, fly around the martial arts gym and experience a fiery punishment.

9.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 The Project. (R) 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Toilet closures unacceptable

I was flabbergasted to read the article (Cr Holland creates stink with toilet motion, The News, 7/8/24) outlining Cr David Gill’s attempt to raise the issue of closed toilet facilities on the Mornington Peninsula.

This seems a perfectly reasonable motion from Cr Gill, yet not one councillor supported the motion. And for Cr Steve Holland to consider an amendment to the motion accusing Cr Gill of wasting everybody’s time, is extraordinary. For Cr Holland’s information, there are many people who read our local newspaper - sometimes that is the only way we find out what is going on in Council.

As a ratepayer, I would like to see all of our toilet facilities, whether state government or shire-managed, open all year round for both locals and tourists. It is a basic human right to be able to access toilet facilities, and think of the alternative if these facilities are not provided.

I fully support writing to the State Government asking them to ensure the toilets they are responsible for are in good working order and kept open all year round.

Karen Gelley, Rye

Democracy manifest

I read with disbelief a letter (Welfare not nuclear, Letters 6/8/24) in which the author seemed incredulous that member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie, had voted the way her constituents had directed her to, by voting along party lines, after electing Zoe to Parliament.

Imagine if big Max Gawn decided to kick with the wind when the rest of the team were going the other way because it was easier. I actually passed it off as someone with no idea how parliament worked until last week, when another letter of the same ilk arrived (Independent a must, Letters 13/8/24).

So, perhaps a little lesson on how this works is in order. People vote. The person with the most votes after preferences wins. They represent those that voted for them in Canberra.

In most cases people vote for a party, not a person and so that person represents the parties view in parliament.

Convenor of the call for an independent candidate, Sarah Russell, stood at the last election as an independent and barely beat the informal vote. This despite the fact that Sarah was a very viable candidate with excellent credentials.

As the Teals in Canberra have shown, a one trick pony is just that with absolutely no influence on policy.

Michael Free, Mount Martha

Humanity missing

I heard a doctor from Palestine being interviewed on the radio about fleeing Gaza to come to Australia. Asked why she fled, she said “I want to protect my children - I want them to live in peace”. She spoke of the horrors she experienced in Gaza with hospitals and schools being bombed and finding no safe place.

It seems to me that it is people like this doctor that [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie and her leader Peter Dutton want to demonise. It is children like hers that they want banned from seeking refuge in Australia, despite them being subjected to stringent security checks.

The coalition’s demonisation of Palestinian refugees is not shared by many of [McKenzie’s] constituents.

The local people who have either participated in or offered support to the local marches for Peace for Palestine show that many of her constituents demonstrate a greater level of humanity and compassion than Ms McKenzie apparently feels, as she seems happy for people to live in a constant state of terror and starvation simply because of where they were born.

Peter Dutton and Ms Mckenzie obviously missed the briefing from our security chiefs

who asked that politicians take care with their language rather than creating more fear and division in the community.

Marg D’Arcy,

Rye

Weaponising refugees

Our federal MP, Zoe McKenzie, is weaponising the Gaza refugee issue to create fear and division in the community.

Her behaviour during a recent Question Time in parliament demonstrated her support for the Opposition Leader’s heartless call to ban all refugees from Gaza.

Has McKenzie consulted residents in her electorate? Or is this yet another example in which McKenzie supports the views of her party not the views of the people in her local community?

If McKenzie had sat down with residents, as I have done during numerous Kitchen Table Conversations, she may find that many people in Flinders believe Australia should help civilians who seek safety from the devastating war in Palestine.

Surely it is time Flinders had a federal MP who genuinely represented the views of their local community not their party.

Sarah Russell, Mount Martha

Editor: Sarah Russell is a member of the Independent 4 Flinders group (Independent sought to ‘flip’ Flinders, The News 6/8/24).

Ad survival

As I understand it, media companies are claiming that the world as we know it will collapse if gambling ads are banned, much in the same way as happened when cigarette ads were banned and we all remember that catastrophe. Don’t we?

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Candidate Gill

I wish to announce that I am standing again for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council at thls year’s October election.

Red Hill Ward has been renamed Coolart Ward and is now larger with an extension to the north that includes the Devilbend area.

Coolart Ward will be 60 per cent of the shire with one councillor. Ten other wards will share the rest of the shire; this is based on population.

Seventy per cent of the Mornington Peninsula is green wedge, zoned mainly for farming and conservation; most is in the new Coolart Ward.

I am privileged to have been your local councillor, elected to help look after this area and resident concerns for the past eight years and hope to have your trust again for the next council term.

David Gill, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillor, Red Hill Ward

Independent push

We are living in a “democratic dictatorship” where we are allowed to vote every once in a while to elect the next “democratic dictatorship”.

Australians are losing faith in democracy –most of us look at politics and recoil in horror or sullenly disengage, some in frustration gravitate to ultra-right wing parties like in Europe. People vote for who they thought would represent them. They have not represented them. They have not even listened to them. They have not even spoken to them, They have remained slaves to the party, not the elector.

Three-quarters of Australians believe MPs enter politics to serve their own interests. Less than 40% of Australians are satisfied with how democracy is working in Australia.

It is getting harder and harder to distinguish one major party from the other and Australian voters are increasingly driven by issues rather than party loyalty – and that’s bad news for the

old political order. American politics is entering Australia through the two major parties, the major parties legally lie in their political advertisements.

Major parties engage in imagining something improbable, then feeding off the controversy. “doubt is the great divider and does not have to be true or based on fact”.

The only fix for this state of affairs is a stronger crossbench where governments cannot continue to implement dictatorial policies. The Greens are part of the crossbench and bring things to the party. However, they are also slaves to their party platform.

The only hope for our democracy is to elect independents where we can have MP’s who are not slaves to lobby groups and represent us not the party and special interest groups.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

Social Justice?

Hopefully the I4F group, (Independent sought to ‘flip’ Flinders, The News 7/8/24) by the time it finds it’s candidate of choice, will also have found time to reflect on the difference between social democracy and ‘social justice’.

The former was a broad movement of the late nineteenth century with its roots in the liberal movements proceeding it, and overlayed with a concern for equality of opportunity. Today it is still, generally speaking, successfully pursued by major centre-left political parties in western nations. The hallmark of it is equality, rather than equity.

‘Social justice’ on the other hand, is a destructive political conformity which has taken over scholarship in the humanities and which is now being applied in wider society. It is needed here in the seat of Flinders, or anywhere, about as much as might holes in our heads be.

Anthony Clifford, Blairgowrie

Vice advice

If you don’t smoke, gamble, or drink alcohol you indulge yourself as an upstanding person, surely?

I worked part time for the TAB and other totalisator companies for 37 years at racetracks all over Victoria.

A small percentage lose more than they can afford and in trying to recoup their losses only succeed in worsening their situation, in rare cases destroy a marriage, or themselves.

Some smoke 50 cigarettes a day, destroy their lungs, some drink too much liquor, destroy their kidneys and some are sex maniacs with no apparent after effects.

On this subject of gambling they (the upstanding) go way overboard.

For every sad gambler there’s another 100 who bet within their means as entertainment, be it horses, football, the pokies, the lotteries.

Men and women, young and old, pensioners, the rich and workers alike. Some spend $250 to see a concert. Others $20 for the pleasure, social, an outing, and occasionally win.

It’s not evil.

Take heed

stake for our wildlife (‘Threatened’ species need help, The News, 13/8/24).

With eight more new additions this year, 2224 Australian species are now recognised as at risk of extinction. We’ve already lost at least 100 species since colonisation. The precious web of life can’t afford to lose any more.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek acknowledges this, but Federal Labor has, after two years in office, failed to improve our weak 20 year old national environment laws.

To save our koalas, our leadbeater’s possums, our greater gliders and all other threatened species, full reform of our nature laws, including consideration of the impact of climate change, is urgently needed.

The children who coloured the banner deserve to experience and enjoy the same natural environment and wildlife that we have enjoyed.

Amy Hiller, Kew

Risky process

The health risks of eating meat have been known for ages, but now a new study has found that eating two servings a week of processed red meat (such as bacon) raises the risk of dementia by 14 per cent compared to those who eat less than three servings a month. Each additional daily serving of processed red meat was linked to an extra 1.6 years of global cognitive ageing, including language and executive function.

Swapping a serving of processed red meat for a serving of nuts, beans or tofu every day may lower the risk of dementia by 20 per cent.

These findings, from a study of more than 130,000 people over 43 years, were reported at the Alzheimer’s Association international conference on 31 July. It stated that “Processed red meat has also been shown to raise the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. It may affect the brain because it has high levels of harmful substances such as nitrites (preservatives) and sodium.”

As well as being terrible for our bodies and minds, eating bacon and other processed meats causes environmental devastation and terrible suffering to the innocent animals who go kicking and screaming to their terrifying deaths in slaughterhouses. Another reason to quit, just like smoking.

Dr Desmond Bellamy, special projects coordinator, PETA Australia

Cliff Ellen, Rye

The beautiful endangered species banner coloured by children and presented to Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea should remind us all what is at

Motor Cars Collide at Melbourne Rd and Playne St

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ABOUT 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, Mr. John Sloan, J.P., of Orrong Road, Toorak, was driving a Benz car along Playne street, Frankston, in a westerly direction, when he observed another car, driven by Mr. Kenneth Harper, from Mordialloc, proceeding eastwards on the Melbourne road.

At the somewhat dangerous intersection the cars collided head on. Both were badly smashed, the estimated damage being £170.

Fortunately, the occupants of the respective cars escaped without sustaining injury.

Later, Mr. Sloan, J.P., made the following signed statement to the local police. “At about 3pm, I was driving along Playne Street in a westerly direction, and saw a car going along the Melbourne Road in an easterly direction. Under the impression that Mr. Harper’s car was going to continue along the Melbourne road, I went over on the wrong side with the full intention of giving Mr Harper’s car a good clearance, and then the latter, turning suddenly, I was too far over to get out of the way of the incoming car. The collision was purely accidental.”

Mr, O. J. Olsen, proprietor of the Frankston Motor Garage, was early on the scene of the accident. He quickly requisitioned two horses, and the damaged cars were quickly taken to his well-known garage in Melbourne Road.

A DEPUTATION, organised by the East Frankston Progress association waited on the Minister of Public Works last Friday, and urged that a

special grant be made for the construction of Beach Street.

The deputation consisted of Messrs. Robt. Holt, Daly, Angus, Thomason, Martin, L. J. Ward, J. L. Pratt, Crs. Wells, Gray, Bradbury, McCulloch and Oates.

Owing to the illness of Mr. Jones, Minister for Public Works, the deputation was received by Mr. McNamara, Minister for Mines and Forests.

The Hon. A. Downward, M.L.A., introduced the deputation, and Cr. Oates, who was the first speaker, made it clear to the Minister that the state of the Shire’s finances would not permit of the council undertaking the work.

Mr. R. Holt, president of the East Frankston Progress League, produced two photographs showing the condition of the road, and he graphically described the hardships suffered by residents in the locality.

Mr. L. J. Ward emphasised the fact that the road in question was the main artery to the properties of people engaged in dairying, poultry raising, etc.. It was essential that the producers, should have reasonably good roads, otherwise they would be forced out of business.

Cr. Wells endorsed the views of the previous speakers, and urged the Minister to afford immediate relief.

The Minister, in reply, expressed sympathy with the deputation. He was surprised that an important road, so close to the Frankston railway station, should be in such a deplorable condition.

He promised to place the facts before his colleagues. ***

CRS. Longmuir and Hutchinson brought under the notice of the Minister the bad state of Jones Road, Somerville.

Cr. Hutchinson said the road had been cut up by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, and, although that department had promised to effect repairs, nothing had been done.

Cr. Longmuir said an officer of the Water Commission had definitely promised to have the road repaired, and although the council, at his suggestion, had furnished a detailed statement setting out particulars of damage, the matter had been neglected year after year.

The Minister promised to make enquiries regarding the matter.

***

PERSONAL

Miss Leete, of Malvern, is relieving Mr. P. Wheeler, who, with Mrs. Wheeler, and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Merrie, of the State Savings Bank, is holidaying in New South Wales.

Mr. Murdoch is the relieving officer at the bank.

We regret to record, the death of Mrs. Bray, wife of Sergeant Bray of Windsor, and late of Frankston. The sad event took place yesterday.

***

THIS week Mr. Norman Clements, the successful contractor for improving the oval in the Frankston Park, commenced operations, and the whole of the area is now under the plough. The total cost of improvements to be effected is £350. Of this amount, the Park Improvement Committee has £225 in hand, leaving a balance of £125 to raise from various sources.

GALLERY TALK

Our biennial National Works on Paper award opens to the public on 31 August. For more than fifty years the National Works on Paper (NWOP) has presented a survey of contemporary art and celebrated the medium of paper in all its forms. NWOP is one of the leading art awards and exhibitions in the country, attracting Australia’s foremost contemporary artists working with paper.

There were 1049 artists from across Australia who submitted entries for NWOP 2024, with 70 works shortlisted. From painting, printmaking, drawing, video, sculpture and weaving, the finalists’ works explore the possibilities of paper and the personal and political power of paper as a medium.

Every state and territory is represented and we are delighted to have, for the first time, four Mornington Peninsulabased artists as finalists. The awards are supported by the Mornington Peninsula Shire and the Friends of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. We extend our thanks to both of them for their contribution and ongoing support.

We have a range of workshops with NWOP artists, including explore surface and texture with Hiratanao, form, pattern play and repetition with local artist Eleesa Howard, printmaking with Barbie Kjar and weaving with Jacky Cheng. We’ll also be running a range of school holiday workshops. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more.

MPRG is delighted to have a pop-up of Funaki Gallery in the Gallery shop. Funaki Gallery is recognised as a driving force in the promotion of contemporary jewellery in Australia. We are excited to have a diverse range of pieces available, including Catherine Truman (Australia), David Bielander (Switzerland/Germany), Claudia Hoppe (Germany), Blanch Tilden (Australia), and more.

There’s also a special display of works by Mornington Peninsula jeweller Marian Hosking who has developed a range of brooches, rings and necklaces for Funaki South, using local peninsula plants. We look forward to seeing you at MPRG.

Dunja Rmandić Acting Gallery Director

In an advertisement appearing in another column, Mr. P. S. McGovern, the hon. secretary, notifies that a public meeting will be held in the Mechanics’ Hall, on Friday next, 22nd inst., at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of receiving suggestions for the best means to be adopted to raise the balance of the funds necessary for regrading and setting in lawn the oval in the park.

Citizens of Frankston will no doubt gladly co-operate in this movement to create a valuable asset to the town, and a large attendance is expected at Friday night’s meeting.

Mr. McGovern requests members of the committee to meet at 7.45 sharp on the night of the public meeting to arrange necessary final details. ***

A Drawn Game - Frankston v Somerville

In good ,weather the Frankston team journeyed to Somerville on Saturday last. There was a fair attendance of supporters of both sides.

Frankston were without the services of S. Ormsby, Gray Gamble, and A. Bray, while Somerville also had a weak team in the field, and included the genial East Riding councillor and an old-time champion, in the person of Cr. W. Hutchinson, who showed glimpses of his old-time form.

After a great tussle in the last quarter the match resulted in a draw.

The game was rather slow throughout. Frankston never seemed to get warmed up, but the game was fairly interesting, being evenly contested throughout, with the visitors more than holding their own up to half time.

The scores at quarter time were Frankston, 4 goals 3 behinds; Somerville, 1 goal, 4 behinds.

Frankston’s goals were scored by Bert McComb, Kidgell, Johnson, whilst Somerville’s goal was kicked by Thornell.

During the second quarter the goal kicking was very accurate, not a minor point being registered by either side.

G. Keast, for the home team, kicked 3 goals and B. Grant 1; while Frankston’s were scored by Reg Coxwall (2), and W. McComb: the scores at half time being Frankston 6.3 to Somerville 5.4.

After the interval the Somerville boys had the upper hand, scoring 2.1 to Frankston’s 1 point, and the scores at three quarter time were: Somerville 7 goals 5 behinds; Frankston, 6 goals 5 behinds.

The final quarter was played without Somerville adding to their score. Reg Coxall, in his usual dashing style, kicking the only goal for Frankston.

The visitors were in a goal scoring position when the final bell rang, after only 16 minutes play for the last term, the time-keepers making an error to the extent of about 9 minutes.

The final scores were: Frankston, 7 goals 5 behinds. Somerville, 7 goals 5 behinds. The umpire was very strict on throwing the ball, and Frankston were penalised often for that breach.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 20 & 22 Aug 1924

A rare opportunity is presented to secure 100 acres (approx.) of absolute waterfront farmland with title to the high tide mark and over 300 metres of secluded foreshore frontage with private sandy beach!

The farm would be ideal for cropping, cattle grazing, horses or mixed farming/lifestyle. The property features a large 24x10 metre shed and is connected to mains water.

Build your dream home (stca) overlooking the silver blue waters of Western Port Bay with stunning views across the islands and Mornington Peninsula on the horizon.

PUZZLE ZONE

ACROSS

1. Nearby

4. Tremble

7. Predicament

8. Ups & ...

9. Expressions of pain

12. Beseeched

15. Small grains

17. Nastier

18. Duck’s call 21. Envision 22. Stage of development 23. Fruit tree grove

DOWN

1. Reclining casually 2. Zoo inmate 3. Tropical root vegetables 4. Rectangular courtyard

5. Uncomfortable (situation)

6. Scrapes by, ... out a living 10. Stupid 11. Twitch

‘SIMPLY BRILL’ SHINES AT FRANKSTON

FRANKSTON Arts Centre will host ‘Simply Brill,’ a spectacular tribute to the songwriters who revolutionized 1960s rock ‘n’ roll in November. Starring acclaimed entertainers Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths in a joyous and awe-inspiring celebration of musical history.

The story begins in The Brill Building, a single structure in downtown New York City that redefined the musical landscape, becoming a hit factory in just a few years. ‘Simply Brill’ explores how teenage songwriters in this building ‘stole’ rock ‘n’ roll, creating timeless hits that would resonate across generations globally.

The show is a dynamic blend of history, humour, and heart, theatrically presenting the rise of iconic songwriters like Bill Hayley & The Comets, Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Carole King, Cynthia Weil, and Ellie Greenwich. These young talents gave voice to a generation with

unforgettable songs such as Rock Around The Clock, Splish Splash, Oh Carol, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, River Deep Mountain High, and Leader of the Pack.

With vocal brilliance and a live five-piece band, Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths recreate these classic hits, taking audiences on a thrilling journey from the humble beginnings of Tin Pan Alley to the dawn of the singer-songwriter era and the explosive rise of rock ‘n’ roll.

‘Simply Brill’ is a rollicking homage to some of the most popular songs of the 20th century and the songwriters who made them happen. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of music history at the Frankston Arts Centre on Thursday 7 November at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at thefac.com.au or by calling 9784 1060.

13. Undressed 14. Mosquito-borne fever

16. Middle-age spread

18. Wisecrack 19. Flying toy 20. Ballroom dance, ... doble

See page 19 for solutions.

Breaking Bad: A Salute to Raygun

By Stuart McCullough

BACK off, world. Australia is a nation of dancers, and we don’t take too kindly to snide remarks and international side-eye when our best and brightest strut their stuff on the Olympic stage. Keep this up and don’t be surprised if we issue an invitation to meet us behind the shelter shed at which point we will administer some rough justice. To borrow the words of a former Prime Minister: fair suck of a sauce bottle. Granted, that may not make a lot of sense to you. It probably doesn’t make sense to anyone, but as best I understand, it’s a general appeal to decency, albeit one expressed in condiment form. I speak, of course, of Raygun.

Let me declare at the outset – I am Team Raygun. It takes a lot of nerve to dance on the world stage. But to throw out moves so deeply unorthodox with the entire planet watching takes oodles of moxy. It’s hard not to be impressed. Bewildered, but impressed all the same. And while the world sees fit to be unkind, there’s something about the whole debacle that appeals to me greatly.

I have something a conflict of interest. Not just because I took annual leave at the same time as the Olympics and claimed in my out of office that I was off to Paris as coach of the national breakdancing team, but because I have a deep and abiding affinity for breaking and hip-hop culture in general. (Incidentally, on my return from annual leave, nobody said anything about my out of office, which means either that no-one read it, or it was so inherently plausible that people accepted it at face value).

I never took lessons, as such. But my brother did, signing up for instruction from a local named ‘Maggot’ (possibly not his real name) at the Tyabb Hall. When he returned from the lesson, he seemed wiser and more at ease. Upon arriving home, he flattened a cardboard box and set about trying to perfect the back spin but succeeding

only in knocking a pot plant off the coffee table. But he now had the dancing bug.

This country has natural advantages when it comes to dancing. Blue Light Discos have long been the perfect ‘feeder’ for promising youngsters, who could then be diverted into the dance training program best suited to their talents. It was quite common for future champions to emerge after an especially vigorous blast of ‘Rain’ by Dragon or ‘Pressure Down’ by John Farnham. Dancing at these events was no delicate thing. It wasn’t so much a case of tripping the light fantastic as it was falling over it and face planting in the nearest hydrangea bush. It was an all or nothing business.

Raygun, I feel, could hold her own at even the most elite Blue Light Disco. The fact that she wasn’t afraid to innovate by pretending to be a kangaroo (and, finally, putting the ‘hop’ into ‘hip

hop’) isn’t something to be mocked, it’s something to be celebrated. Personally, I’d have liked to have seen her do ‘the Wombat’ and simply hunker down on stage for two minutes without moving at all – in a breaking equivalent to John Cage’s avant-garde masterpiece, ‘4:33’.

Not only did Raygun push the envelope until it fell off the kitchen table by unleashing ‘the kangaroo’, she also gave respect to the classics by including a bit of ‘the sprinkler’. We’ve all done it at some point in our lives. Let he who is without sprinkler cast the first stone I say. By invoking such a well known and revered dance move, Raygun provided a moment of complete relatability that is otherwise missing when you’re watching what is essentially a bunch of superhumans do what they do best.

That said, conditions were not ideal. As I understand, the breaking competition was conducted

with the assistance of a DJ. I’ve all the respect in the world for those who spin the wheels of steel but, in Australia at least, that’s not how things are done. If Raygun had been allowed to choose her own music, the world may have formed an entirely different impression. The ‘kangaroo’ might seem cute and novel when there’s a DJ cranking out a beat, but it’s a visceral, terrifying, gold medal-worthy experience when performed to the sound of ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’ by The Angels.

It’s easy to be snide. But those who wish to take issue with Raygun’s performance shouldn’t be signing some lame online petition – those things are exclusively for cowards. These are differences that should be settled in the traditional manner - dance off. I’m willing to volunteer myself to be part of Team Raygun. Besides, since when have people been so invested in breaking? The outcry is baffling.

I don’t care if some people thought it looked awkward, or if scoring a string of donuts was embarrassing. I don’t even care if some of the moves looked like they were borrowed from Kath and Kel the time they river-danced themselves into history. In fact, I like the fact that Raygun was dressed as though she was attending a school sports day. I like that there was an element of dagginess about her performance that, in the truest sense, represented all of us perfectly. But, most of all, I like the fact that she went out and gave her all.

History is full of heroic tales of people risking everything for great reward and emerging triumphant. But not every risk pays off. Sometimes taking a risk will backfire spectacularly and all that’s left is to pick yourself up and move on. We all fall short sometimes. My hope is that, when we fail, we can do so with as much style, energy and commitment as Raygun. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY

Gift an Extraordinary Father’s Day

STEP out of the ordinary this Father’s Day, by gifting the experience of live performance close to home at the Frankston Arts Centre.

On September 3, treat theatre-loving dads to the National Theatre of Parramatta’s production of Guards at the Taj. This play features a heartbreakingly funny friendship put to the test and existential banter reminiscent of Beckett and Stoppard. Guards at the Taj masterfully blends witty black comedy with the intense elements of Greek tragedy.

For those who appreciate live music, The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish on October 11 will appeal to fans of Aussie rock. This show celebrates the best of their albums, songs, and the exhilarating performances for which the band is widely known. Expect to hear hits from their self-titled debut album as well as selections from their acclaimed Classic Album Series.

On October 13, the Victorian State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will be a delightful treat for the entire family. This timeless, world-famous classical ballet, featuring a breathtaking musical score by Tchaikovsky, will enchant both children and adults.

Cirque Africa returns to Frankston on October 28 as part of its Australian tour, presenting a brand-new show that highlights the best talent from across Africa. With performances that have captivated over 2 million people worldwide, Cirque Africa combines contortion, acrobatics, traditional dance, live music, pan spinning, hand balancing, and much more to create a mesmerising experience.

Music theatre enthusiasts will enjoy seeing Marina Prior and Michael Cormick together on stage in Centrestage on November 4. With an impressive, combined total of 50 stage

The Best of Everything: 30 Years of Chocolate Starfish will play at FAC on October 11. Photo supplied

productions, these world-class artists will perform songs from their hit musicals, including Cats, West Side Story, and Sunset Boulevard.

Iconic Australian singer/songwriter Daryl Braithwaite is back on tour and will perform at Frankston Arts Centre on November 29.

Performing all his hits as well as his stunning new material, Daryl’s vocal pipes should be listed as a national treasure.

PLOS Musical productions presents School of

Rock for a limited season opening on December 31 and running until January 11. Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical, featuring fourteen new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie. It follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school – a story to captivate all ages.

For those hard-to-buy-for Dads, a gift card to

choose his own show or a gold membership for the Frankston Arts Centre may be just the ticket. Gold Members of Frankston Arts Centre get a range of exclusive benefits, plus a free ticket to select shows and an entry into a monthly Surprise Ticket Lottery.

Purchase a Frankston Arts Centre gift card or tickets online at thefac.com.au or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060.

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Bulldogs save themselves from relegation, Chelsea give Devon Meadows a drubbing

MPFNL

By Brodie Cowburn

MEN'S DIV ONE

MORNINGTON celebrated a win for the ages on Saturday, saving themselves from relegation and casting Frankston Bombers into division two.

Sitting comfortably last on the MPFNL division one ladder, their final match of the season was against Red Hill, and it was a must-win for the Bulldogs.

They fought hard all day and went into quarter time four points up and then into the long break with a sevenpoint lead.

After that, it all fell apart for Mornington and relegation seemed a foregone conclusion.

Red Hill came out in the third quarter and decimated the Bulldogs.

They kicked 6.7 to two goals straight.

Thirteen scoring shots to two. Red Hill went into three quarter time with a 22-point lead.

Then something happened. The stuff of legends. Mornington peppered their goal in the final term, and things started to turn. It wasn’t pretty. In fact, in the final quarter they missed the big sticks seven times and only notched up three majors. But they also kept Red Hill, who the quarter before had packed on 41-points, scoreless.

With five minutes to go, Mornington hit the front by a point. They held off Red Hill, scoring two more minor scores in the dying minutes, to grab a three-point win at the final siren. The final tally being Mornington 11.9 to Red Hill’s 10.12.

Mornington celebrated in the clubrooms like they had just won a flag, but what they had done was secure their place in division one in 2025.

While Mornington celebrated their win, Frankston Bombers suffered a defeat at the hands of Sorrento and will be playing division two in 2025.

Sorrento had the upper hand all day playing on their home turf.

The Sharks had a 14-point margin at quarter time and 15-point margin at half time.

They managed to stretch it out at three quarter time, but really let the Bombers have it in the final quarter.

Sorrento piled on 6.5 in the last quarter to 2.1 by the Bombers, leaving Frankston 51-points down at the final siren.

Underperforming all year, Langwarrin put in another dismal performance on Saturday against ladder leaders Dromana.

Langwarrin managed to put a few on the board in the first quarter and had 15 points at the first break to Dromana’s 37.

But scoring became a distant memory for the Kangaroos as they failed to score in the second quarter, and only managed two minor scores in the third. In the meantime, a clinical display by Dromana, who had the support of Olympic bronze medallist Caitlin Parker in the crowd, had amassed a 104-point lead at three quarter time.

The final quarter was more of the same, although Langwarrin did manage two majors. The final score was a decimation. Dromana scored 22.12 to Langwarrin’s 4.7. Langwarrin ended

up with the same points as Frankston Bombers and only avoided relegation by percentage.

It was a walk in the reserve for the Redlegs as they held sway at home over Pines.

The first quarter was 30 points to eight in Mt Eliza’s favour and the second quarter saw them 25 points up at the main break.

After a steady climb in the third quarter, Mt Eliza piled them on in the final with 6.6, and heading to the showers with a 72-point win.

Mt Eliza will now face Frankston YCW in next week’s qualifying final.

The Stonecats will have to improve if they want to beat Mt Eliza after a disappointing game against Rosebud.

Rosebud came out firing in the first two quarters and went into the long break with a 42 to 13 lead against the Stonecats.

Frankston YCW managed to put the brakes on Rosebud in the second half and they only managed two more minor scores for the rest of the game, but while holding them at bay, they didn’t manage to get enough score on the board to take the game.

When the final siren sounded, Rosebud had a six point lead.

Rosebud will now face Red Hill next week in the elimination final to see who stays in the contest for 2024 premiers.

MEN'S DIV TWO

IT was the first week of finals in division two, and while ladder leaders Edithvale-Aspendale sat it out, two matches began to shape the outcome for the year.

Chelsea came up against Devon Meadows in the qualifying final to see who would take on Edi-Asp next week.

The game started out as a tight tussle, with teams level at 3.3 each at the first break.

The second term was akin to an execution, with Chelsea putting on nine majors to one to take a 47-point lead into half time.

Not much changed in the third quarter before Chelsea put Devon Meadows to the sword again in the final quarter with another nine-goal term.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

DIVISION ONE MENS

Saturday 24 August, 2.15pm: Mt Eliza v Frankston YCW. Qualifying Final - Baxter Park Sunday 25 August, 2.15pm: Red Hill v Rosebud. Elimination Final - Emil Madsen Reserve

DIVISION TWO MENS

Saturday 24 August, 2.15pm: Edithvale-Aspendale v Chelsea. Semi-final two - RJ Rowley Reserve

Sunday 25 August, 2.15pm: Devon Meadows v Somerville. Semi-final one - Chelsea Recreation Reserve

The final score was Cheslea 23.13 to Devon Meadows 6.8. A 107-point drubbing for a team that needs to improve against Somerville next week to stay in the finals.

Speaking of Somerville, they faced Pearcedale in the elimination final on Saturday and put in a solid performance.

They had the better of Pearcedale from the first bounce and led all day.

The final score was Somerville 17.16 to Pearcedale’s 10.15.

Last quarter save: Mornington managed an unlikely final quarter surge to grab a win from Red Hill and avoid relegation.

Picture: Alan Dillon

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VPL1 ends, goalfest in State League

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THE curtain fell on the 2024 VPL1 season last weekend in front of a huge crowd at Lawton Park while the State League promotion and relegation battles continued to grab a large share of the spotlight.

Preston Lions made Saturday’s long trip to the peninsula worthwhile as they clinched promotion to Victoria’s elite club competition with a 3-1 victory over Langwarrin.

But the home side made its Macedonianbacked opponent fight every inch of the journey and the large travelling support was subdued in the 14th minute when Archie Macphee headed in the opener.

Preston levelled in the 30th minute when a stunning reflex save from Langy keeper James Burgess went unrewarded as Preston’s star striker Connor Bell hammered home the rebound from point-blank range.

Right on half-time Preston made Langy pay dearly for a static defence as Brandon Lauton reacted quickest and headed past Burgess to make it 2-1.

As the minutes ticked away in the second half Preston fans grew louder but they had their hearts in their mouths in the 73rd minute when Jeremy Min Fa cut in from the right then curled a well-timed strike just wide of the far post.

But the chanting reached a crescendo in the 96th minute as Preston hit Langy on the break following a Luke Goulding free-kick that was blocked twice before the visitors charged downfield.

Substitute Chok Dau set up Bell who gleefully thumped the ball into the gaping goal from dead in front and celebrations started in earnest.

While Langwarrin didn’t have its preferred season finale it made an important move last week when it announced that its entire player support group had been re-appointed for next season.

Led by senior coach Jamie Skelly the group consists of Ben Caffrey (under-23 head coach), Adam Poole (senior assistant), Simon Storey (senior assistant), Lou Kastner (goalkeeping coach), Peter Tuckett (senior head of performance), Roddy Strachan (senior team manager) and Sean Skelly (under-23 team manager). It’s a statement of confidence and stability from Langwarrin’s committee after both the senior and under-23 squads finished in the bottom half of the table.

In State 1 Mornington and Gippsland United had to settle for a 0-0 scoreline last weekend.

The pitch at Dallas Brooks Park was unplayable forcing Mornington to switch the venue to Rosebud’s Olympic Park.

Few chances were created but on a positive note it was Mornington’s third straight clean sheet.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 1-1 away to Bentleigh United Cobras last weekend while Skye United took an important step towards dodging the drop with an impressive 4-1 away win over Knox City.

Strikers’ path to promotion wasn’t helped by a substandard surface at Victory Park and the visitors were 1-0 down at the break after Andy McIntyre had given away a penalty.

They hit back in the 65th minute thanks to a bullet-like header from Stevie Elliott following a Billy Rae cross.

In the 85th minute Strikers should have clinched the points but Tom Wood shot over the bar with the goal at his mercy.

With the final kick of the contest Strikers could have been caught out on the break but goalkeeper Faraz Zenoozi denied Bentleigh’s Miguel Anderson.

Skye’s win was full of merit as it went into this clash without the experience of Marcus Collier, Brett Heskins, Alex Van Heerwaarden and Mark O’Connor who were injured while Daniel Walsh was suspended.

Eight of Skye’s starting lineup were under the age of 22 but that didn’t stop the visitors from taking the lead in the 11th minute when a flickon header from Daniel Attard sent Charlie Jeffs through and he finished well. That lead was extended in the 23rd minute when Jeffs charged into the box and was fouled. His brother George Jeffs converted from the spot to give the visitors a two-goal cushion.

Knox clawed its way back into the contest on the half-hour when Ceu Bik Thang scored despite the flag going up for offside.

A couple of important saves from Skye custodian Steven Hadjikakou maintained the 2-1 margin at half-time.

The tale of the second half revolved around 18-year-old Skye substitute Sebastian Stevens. He came on in the 67th minute and scored twice in the final 10 minutes to seal victory.

In the 80th minute he combined with fellow sub Mitch Blake to finish into an empty net and in the 90th minute he carried the ball the length of the half and finished in a one-on-one with Knox keeper Matthew Krstina.

The only sour note for Skye was the sendingoff of experienced defender Arash Sadeghi five minutes from time.

Skye now sits seven points ahead of the relegation zone and if it matches or betters Greater Dandenong’s result this weekend it will have ensured its safety in State 2.

In State 3 Frankston Pines has grabbed a lifeline with a shock 3-2 away win over Heatherton United on Friday night.

The stunning result gives Pines belief that it can avoid relegation in an 11-team league with the bottom side facing the axe.

In State 4 a remarkable scoring display from Somerville Eagles talisman Marcus Anastasiou was a major talking point despite big wins to Chelsea and Baxter.

With Joe and Tom Simmons injured and out for the rest of the season Somerville moved Conor Mcfall up top alongside Anastasiou for the visit of Brighton on Saturday and the switch paid spectacular dividends.

The visitors hit the front with their first shot on target from Michael Fava but minutes after the restart a Mcfall header set up Anastasiou for the first of his five-goal haul.

Mcfall and Anastasiou combined again in the 32nd minute to put the Eagles in front and when a goalmouth scramble ended with the duo combining yet again Brighton was staring at a 3-1 deficit.

In a rollercoaster first half Brighton hit back from the penalty spot through James Pilcher in the 37th minute but five minutes later a defencesplitting pass from Nick Simmons saw Mcfall set up Anastasiou for the fourth time and the home team led 4-2 at half-time.

The second half wasn’t as frantic as the first after Anastasiou’s special day out was capped in the 48th minute when he pounced on a defensive blunder to complete the scoreline.

Chelsea hammered bottom side Keysborough 6-0 at Edithvale Recreation Reserve on Saturday while Baxter turned a 1-0 half-time deficit into a resounding 5-1 victory at home to Mentone.

Chelsea’s scorers were Adam Bartosy (3), Connor Scott (2) and Harry Salisbury and the result maintains the club’s hold of a promotion play-off spot with Endeavour United and Monash University breathing down its neck.

Baxter welcomed Hayden Taylor to senior

coaching ranks with a memorable second half in which Jack Elliott (3), Keegan Myatt and Aiden McKenna hit the target.

Jacob Klein scored for Mentone.

In State 5 Aspendale continued to thrive at the expense of Cleeland United when it returned from Thomas P Carroll Reserve on Friday night with three prized points and a 15-1 scoreline.

Cleeland was staring down the barrel from the get-go and when Martin Tombra handled on the line and was red carded after four minutes the floodgates were about to open.

Koray Yildirim converted from the spot to kickstart a profitable night that would net him six goals.

Aspendale showed no mercy for its outclassed foe as Gianluca Bozzo (4), Felix Hampson (2), Taylan Yildirim, Matthew Bruce and James Macnab joined in the goalfest.

Cleeland has been a welcome opponent for Aspendale this season with Gregor Macnab’s men winning both league fixtures and scoring 28 goals while conceding one.

Rosebud continued its march towards the championship but it had to dig deep against a stubborn and persistent Mount Martha at Civic Reserve on Saturday.

It took until the 56th minute for the deadlock to be broken and it was no surprise when Dave Greening controlled well then finished off a Ben Symonds cross.

Six minutes later Greening was at it again.

Rosebud full back Louis Bisogni played a delightful pass into Greening on the edge of the box with his back to goal.

Greening swivelled and hit a left-foot shot into the bottom corner and Mount Martha never recovered.

Cleeland United visits Rosebud next weekend in a game that surely will see Stuart Johnson’s

men guarantee promotion to State League 4 next year.

Mount Eliza lost 1-0 to promotion-chasing FC Noble Hurricanes at Emil Madsen Reserve on Saturday but it took a goal 10 minutes into time added to snatch the points from Gerry McDonagh’s side.

With home team captain Callum Drysdale in defence, midfielder Lachlan Mitchell back from overseas and Harris Battison recovered from injury Mount Eliza more than matched its fancied foe.

The longer this contest went the less likely the visitors looked like scoring.

Until Mount Eliza’s Cohan King landed awkwardly on his shoulder an had to be stretchered off.

When play resumed the Hurricanes sent a long ball downfield and Jarell Osei struck the telling blow.

Seaford United was given a 3-0 walkover against Barton United and faces its moment of truth this weekend when it squares up to FC Noble Hurricanes at Alex Nelson Reserve.

It’s a must-win for Seaford and fellow promotion hopeful Aspendale will be cheering on Paul Williams’ men.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 23 August, 8.30pm:

Skye Utd v Hampton East Brighton, Skye Recreation Reserve

Frankston Pines v White Star Dandenong, Monterey Reserve

Mount Eliza v Casey Panthers, Emil Madsen Reserve

Saturday 24 August, 3pm:

Brandon Park v Mornington, Freeway Reserve Peninsula Strikers v Doncaster Rovers, Centenary Park

Chelsea v Somerville Eagles, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Mentone v Brighton, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Hampton Park Utd v Baxter, KM Reedy Reserve

FC Noble Hurricanes v Seaford Utd, Alex Nelson Reserve

Endeavour Hills Fire v Mount Martha, Power Reserve

Saturday 24 August, 3.30pm: Bunyip District v Aspendale, Bunyip Recreation Reserve

Saturday 24 August, 6pm: Rosebud v Cleeland Utd, Olympic Park

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Men in the news: Koray Yildirim (left) scored six goals for Aspendale and Jamie Skelly has been reappointed head coach of Langwarrin. Pictures: Darryl Kennedy and Paul Seeley