Western Port News 23 August 2023

Peninsula a haven for tree changers

A PAIR of king parrots were busy over the weekend looking for a potential tree change.

With spring just days away, the parrots were well and truly in their favoured patch of a heavily treed coastal area.

The colourful pair were checking out the habitation possibilites in a sheltered part of Mornington Peninsula National Park near Cape Schanck.

Luckily for the parrots, many of the mature trees in that section of park have adequate nesting hollows.

Photographer Gary Sissons said the more colourful of the pair, the male bird, looked on from a nearby perch as the female made frequent trips to decide if it was the right spot to make their new home.

Terminal delay could hit power targets

Keith Platt keith@mpnews.com.au

THE state government has nominated the Port of Hastings as the best place for a terminal to assemble and from where ship offshore wind farms.

A decision has yet to be made on whether an environmental effects statement (EES) will be required, although the government has been warned that any delays could adversely impact on meeting timelines for its offshore power generation targets.

The planned Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal’s inland buildings and quayside assembly area cover 43 hectares with a 600 metre long by 100 metre wide wharf.

If approved, the terminal will be the

largest industrial development at the port for decades.

The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC) says the terminal could eventually be used by “other typical seaborn trades and export locally manufactured items”.

The PoHC has submitted its environmental referrals to the state and federal governments for the terminal to be built in Long Island Drive, Hastings between the existing BlueScope steelworks and Esso’s Long Island Point fractionation plant.

However, questions are being raised about the effects on whales, dolphins and birds of both the onshore and offshore works.

The Hastings-based Dolphin Research Centre has met with the PoHC

about “the questions that need to be asked”.

“DRI believes in and practices evidence-based decision-making, forming positions based on knowledge to help to understand issues,” executive director Jeff Weir said.

Issues to be addressed once final designs had been made for the terminal included the effects of dredging (and “cascading impacts to adjacent coastlines”); risks to wildlife (including “exotic” species); and treatment of stormwater runoff. There was also a need to know how many ships would be using the terminal and if they would operate day and night.

“What are the implications of light and noise for the local species of all types? What is the noise profile of

these ships, and would this be of concern for marine mammals?” Weir said.

He suggested construction of the offshore wind farms be “concentrated outside the main whale migration”.

Noise from turbines and maintenance needed to be investigated “from the point of view of whales and dolphins”. Turbines being hit by birds was also an issue.

“There are lots of other questions that will be addressed for Hastings and offshore as part of the environmental approvals,” Weir said.

The DRI has expanded its Two Bays Whale Project to track whales and dolphins along the Victorian coast.

The land earmarked for the terminal is known as the Old Tyabb Reclamation Area (OTRA) and plans for the

terminal include using dredged material to “reclaim” more land.

Todd Trimble, the port’s stakeholder and community relations manager, said the referrals were “an important first step in defining the requirements PoHC will need to meet to receive state and federal government approvals”.

The state government will use the referrals to determine if an EES is required and the federal government to decide if assessment and approval is required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

The EES referrals can be viewed at: planning.vic.gov.au/environmentalassessments/browse-projects

More details about the terminal project are at: portofhastings.vic.gov.au

Heritage review delays pier works

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

RESIDENTS involved in the Save Flinders Pier campaign have welcomed the planning being undertaken by Parks Victoria to restore the historic structure, despite the pier not being expected to fully open over summer.

It is believed the Flinders Foreshore Precinct Conservation Management Plan needs to be reviewed and reworked to accommodate the pier’s restoration and reflect Heritage Victoria’s mandate to protect the state’s important heritage assets.

Spokesman for the Save the Flinders Pier campaign, Charles Reis, said Parks Victoria had committed money for the pier’s safety works, but the complexity of the project required time and commitment.

“While funding for safety works to Flinders pier has been committed, this is a complex project given the pier's recent heritage listing,” he said.

“Over the past six months we’ve been working through the necessary steps to start work as expediently as possible. This includes identifying and outlining the best options for critical repairs within the $1.53 budget allocation.

“Prior to deciding on the preferred repair option, to reflect the pier’s inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register, the Flinders Foreshore Precinct Conservation Management Plan has required revision.

“We’ve been working closely with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to conduct and finalise the revision of the

precinct’s CMP. The revised CMP will incorporate the pier’s recent listing on the Victoria Heritage Register and provide valuable guidance on the future management of the pier, with respect to its heritage values.”

Public comment had been invited and would be incorporated into the revision process which is being finalised ready for presentation and formal adoption by council in September.

The initial December construction date could not be met and there was a requirement for Parks Victoria to seek statutory permits, including from Heritage Victoria, to work on the pier.

Parks Victoria says it cannot provide an accurate delivery timeline but “will share a project timeline with the community and stakeholders of Flinders pier as soon as we can”.

The first 180-metres of the 327-metre-long pier was reconstructed in 2010-2011 and closures only apply to its duplicated timber inner approach section. Pedestrians can access and use the full 327 metre length of the pier. Reis said he had been assured that the pier was being regularly monitored and was not in imminent danger of failure.

“I share the community’s frustration that the required repairs haven’t yet happened; but once the scope of works is finalised, I think we will have a much better sense of when the historic timber pier will be finally restored and re-opened to the public,” he said.

The original Flinders pier was built in the 1860s and most recently replaced in 1970.

Dive time: Steps are being taken to restore Flinders pier which has a long history of connecting the community and being the town’s centrepiece. Picture: Supplied

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MPs line up to support ‘bipartisan’ lobby group

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THE now-amalgamated committees for greater Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula appear to have the endorsement of MPs from state and federal governments and both major parties.

Josh Sinclair, CEO of the Committee for Frankston and Mornington Peninsula, said “extremely supportive comments” had been received from the seven MPs whose electorates cover Frankston and the peninsula.

“This level of support from our local Labor and Liberal MPs shows the committee is bipartisan and a serious advocacy body for our region,” Sinclair said.

“It also comes in addition to the significant membership/partnership the committee now has with corporate gold member, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.”

Sinclair, who has twice been a candidate for the Labor Party in Flinders and in his previous job was office manager for former Labor MP for Nepean Chris Brayne, said the committee would continue to seek investment for the region “in a non-partisan and collaborative manner with all sides of politics and all levels of government”.

He said the MPs who had expressed their support were Zoe McKenzie (Liberal, Flinders); Peta Murphy (La-

bor, Dunkley); Paul Edbrooke (Labor, Frankston); Chris Crewther (Liberal, Mornington); Paul Mercurio (Labor, Hastings); Sam Groth (Liberal, Nepean); and Tom McIntosh (Labor, Eastern Victoria).

Sinclair applauded the shire for its three days of lobbying in Queen’s Hall, Parliament House “because we need to literally bang on the doors of Ministers to be heard” (“Shire’s show and tell for MPs” The News 7/8/23).

"The perception some in government have of the peninsula is that it's all golf courses and mansions in Portsea down here. There's so much more to the peninsula than politicians in Melbourne think, and telling that story is critical to any advocacy success we may have,” he said.

"Unlocking land in Hastings for industrial use is something the committee has been advocating for since its inception, and we're really pleased to support the shire in their advocacy efforts in this space.

"The shire and committee have a joint advocacy role to play in helping change the way government thinks about our region.”

Former Liberal MP for Dunkley and federal minister and now Small Business Ombudsman Bruce Billson, will be the committee’s breakfast guest in Mornington on Tuesday 5 September.

Sinclair said Billson was a “key founder” of the peninsula committee and was now “very supportive of the

two committees working as one”.

Quotes provided by Sinclair from the various MPs included McKenzie saying the “terrific news [of the committees’ amalgamation] … brings so much more firepower to the argument, with all three levels of government”, and Murphy saying she would “continue to work with the committee to highlight opportunities for the Commonwealth to invest in Frankston and on the peninsula”.

“The state Labor Member for Frankston, Paul Edbrooke, believes the merger will give Frankston more strength in its arguments around the decision-making table,” Sinclair said.

He said Mornington MP Crewther “suggests issues on the peninsula and within Frankston constantly overlap, so a combined and stronger committee makes sense”.

“The state Labor Member for Hastings, Paul Mercurio AM, is positive about what industry, community and government can deliver for Western Port with a collective and united advocacy voice,” Sinclair said, while Nepean MP Groth believed the peninsula’s “uniqueness” required a powerful voice in the corridors of parliament. MP for Eastern Victoria McIntosh said Frankston and the peninsula were linked socially and economically “and it makes sense for the area to speak together with a louder voice”. He too commited to working closely with the combined committee.

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Hear about Voice at Hastings

HE Good Shepherd welfare service and MP for Dunkley Peta Murphy will today (Wednesday 23 August) hold an information session on the Voice to Parliament legislation in Hastings today.

Later this year there will be a referendum to create a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and voting is compulsory for all Australian citizens aged 18 and over.

The free community session will provide an opportunity to hear more about the referendum process and to ask questions about the proposed legislation.

The information session will be held from 2pm to 3pm at Wallaroo Community Centre, 6 Wallaroo Place, Hastings. Refreshments provided.

Spanning the ages

RAIN did not deter an intergenerational volunteer team from its door-knocking campaign to rally support for the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

“I might have over 50 years on these two

young volunteers, but I was the one on the learning end,” retiree Maureen Donelly, of Mornington, said after the Saturday 12 August effort.

“I was truly inspired by their passion and commitment to a just future.

“Back in our day, we learnt nothing about the history of injustices against the First Peoples, just that Captain Cook claimed an uninhabited land.

“I think if all people my age learnt more about the truth, they would understand why many young people want a reconciled future and will be voting Yes.”

Fin Fowler and Flynn Goerlitz saw the door knocking as a “cross-generational experience”.

“Even though we can’t all vote in the upcoming referendum, we want to live in a country that is fairer and more reconciled,” Fowler said.

“From our point of view the door knocking was an opportunity to engage with people, irrespective of age, and to do our bit to make sure voters in the referendum have the real facts to make an informed decision.”

Goerlitz said they “will be out their again, rain, hail or shine” as the referendum was “so important”.

Positive approach: Flynn Goerlitz, Maureen Donelly and Fin Fowler on the hustings for the Indigenous Voice campaign in Mornington on Saturday 12 August. Picture: Supplied

Historical meeting

NEPEAN Historical Society's next general meeting will be held at 2pm on Saturday 9 September.

Judy Walsh will show a video of the 2023 Heritage Awards on behalf of the National Trust.

The awards recognise excellence in preservation, restoration, enhancement, interpretation and reuse of heritage places and the video features interviews with recipients and examines in detail the methods and extent of categories within the award criteria.

The meeting will be held at Sorrento Museum, 827 Melbourne Road, Sorrento. Details: nepeanhistoricalsociety.asn.au

Bacharach to Bach

MORNINGTON Peninsula Chorale performs Bach to Bacharach at 2.30pm on Sunday 27 August at Mount Eliza Community Hall, 100 Canadian Bay Road.

The 40-minute program includes choral pieces from J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion, his Cantata 147 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and four Burt Bacharach hits.

After the concert, complimentary afternoon tea will be served by Frankston Symphony Orchestra members.

MPC and FSO are both part of Frankston Music Society. Tickets $25 each from FMS president Julie Trainer, 0408 561 702, or online at: trybooking.com/circa

Schubert in church

PENINSULA Chamber Musicians will perform Schubert’s Quintet in C major Op163 at St Johns Church, Flinders at 2pm on Sunday 3 September.

The quintet will feature Megan Smithies and Rani Thuan, cellos, Tom Pepprell and Warwick Stengards, violins and Jack Cross, viola. Tickets at: trybooking.com/events/landing/960737

Redefining fashions with a chuckle

GET ready for a fashion twist that's turning heads and tickling funny bones – meet "the wheelchair guy” from Capel Sound, who is trying to add a bit of levity to disability and give disabled people a way to connect with community.

Daniel Laing, above, has designed a range of disability-friendly t-shirts that he hopes will help bridge the gap between able-bodied people and those with disabilities with a touch of.

In Laing’s own words, his is not your “run-of-themill clothing gig - we’re here to prove that disability and style can have a hilarious, inclusive dance party”.

“I’m the wheelchair guy where style meets a good laugh and everyone's Invited,” he said.

Laing, 37, was born with spina bifida, a neural tube defect that occurs when a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop or close properly while in the womb. He has limited mobility and motor control issues but has a sense of humour and positive spirit.

With the help of his wife Lauren, he has created a clothing range that says "Hey, we're all in this together".

“I want to take the mystery and fear out of disability and show that there can be a funny side to it, and a likeable side,” he said.

“It’s hoped that by wearing these clothes we can reduce the stigma and get people to interact and see disabled people as part of the everyday community.”

Laing said his focus was on designing t-shirts that broke down barriers and that he hoped to expand his range as the business grew.

“I am so grateful for the community’s understanding and interest in this, as it is important to remember that disabled people still like a laugh and still see the funny side of life,” he said.

Laing’s first designs are available on Etsy, Instagram (@thewheelchairguy), and Facebook, showcasing clothing that brings out the “unique vibe” of disabled people “while making you grin from ear to ear”.

Details at daniel12342011@live.com.au Liz Bell

Police car rammed

FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 33-year-old Hastings man after he allegedly rammed police and civilian cars and the front garage of a house overnight on Tuesday 15 August.

The man first came to police attention following reports he was asleep at the wheel of a parked, unregistered Holden Statesman with stolen number plates in Beilby Court, Hastings, about 10.50pm.

Once awakened, the man allegedly ignored several requests by police to get out of the car before he allegedly rammed one of the police cars and drove off over stop sticks police had placed nearby.

It’s alleged the man then drove through the front gates of a home where he reversed back and forth, crashing into the brick pillars of a carport and a number of parked cars and police vehicles, causing significant damage, before coming to a stop.

Officers arrested the man after they deployed OC foam and removed him from the car.

He has been charged with aggravated reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, damage to emergency service vehicle by reckless driving, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive without a motor vehicle licence and handle stolen goods.

He has been remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 6 September.

No one was injured during the incident.

Shire’s unacceptable ‘dictatorial attitude’

I am surprised and alarmed by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s move to introduce and begin monitored and paid parking for our coastal locations. First as a pilot program at Schnapper Point, Sunnyside Beach and Flinders jetty, but we all know that will be simply a forerunner to the rest of the peninsula having the same controlled parking (“Flinders keeps its spot in paid parking trial” The News 15/8/23).

This is being done by our council without public debate and traditional due process. This dictatorial attitude is not acceptable.

There are already intrusive and unwelcome surveillance cameras along our coast. Proclaiming “safety” is not a legitimate reason as the peninsula is fortunate to have a very low crime rate.

Council is introducing paid parking for tourists and out of town visitors which will include average families from Melbourne seeking a free day at the beach but which will cost them a whopping $6.20 an hour .

To argue this new revenue will keep rates down is not valid. Visitors will not come or put more pressure on other free parking areas. Fewer visitors will reduce spending in boutique shops, which are the essence of the appeal of Main Street, Mornington. It may turn into a string of corporate chain stores because only they will survive.

As an aside, rates need to be controlled by frugal spending and tighter financial management by the council.

We have fought long and hard against such “progress”. All our peninsula quaintness must remain, no hideous neon signs for us. The council is being dictatorial and doing many things without our agreement. It’s time this council did what the people of the peninsula want by having proper consultation and then acting on the results.

We say no to paid parking and we say no to surveillance.

Monica Martini, Mornington

Abandon parking trial

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is claiming that costs are too great to maintain three beaches on our peninsula: Schnapper Point, Mornington, Sunnyside, Mount Eliza; and Flinders foreshore.

Our shire has not consulted with ratepayers and has decided to charge all tourists who visit our beaches $6.20 an hour parking with locals receiving five free parking permits for a trial. With numerous volunteers working to keep our beaches clean and pristine, including myself, and with the hefty rates on every house paid to our shire, what is the shortfall?

Vehicle owners are fined $90 to $360 depending on how long each car overstays it‘s welcome.

There are already two hour parking signs everywhere at Schnapper Point parking bays. Has this shire forgotten that our beaches belong to all Victorians and certainly not the shire? Besides rubbish removal and public toilet cleans what other costs are involved to maintain our coast for all to enjoy?

Could it be the blue neon brightly shining litup sign saying “Schnapper Point every night engraved in timber on the side of the cliff? Or could it be the cost of the 5G cameras that will take photos of every number plate? Or maybe, it’s the cost of the smart app needed to park your car in these allocated car parks set up for visitors to give their number plate and banking details and tracked and traced?

my family often spends time collecting litter along cliff trails at Mount Martha. We are always surprised at just how much we collect, from plastic bottles to polystyrene, to fishing tackle. The latest series of ABC TV’s War on Waste further highlights the rubbish and waste problems confronting Australia.

Hopefully, the introduction of Victoria’s container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, rewarding Victorians 10 cents for every returned can, carton and bottle will encourage more of us to do the right thing (“Deposit refunds a waste game-changer” The News 15/8/23).

the Aboriginals.

3. Citizens of white, Asian and African ancestry have been here for 10 or 12 generations, and I believe the rate of intermarriage has been such that most “Aboriginals” have predominantly white ancestry and live in urban environments.

4. Cultures are learned. They are neither genetically inherited traits nor objects of which a person may be deprived.

Both ways now

Amy Hiller, Kew

Our environment and native wildlife are struggling enough from invasive species and climate change without extra waste pollution added to the mix. Keeping Australia beautiful has never been more important.

The Yes campaign insists that parliament is not required to do whatever the Voice committee asks if it is successful [while] your correspondent insists that local MPs should vote Yes “because it is what Indigenous people have asked for” (“MPs should vote for what Indigenous people want” Letters 15/8/23).

Sounds like someone trying to have it both ways just to suit the argument.

Jack Wheeler, Mornington

Approach with logic

5. The Uluru Statement from the Heart makes no mention of remote communities. It claims sovereignty over this land and seeks special political privileges for all citizens who have any Aboriginal ancestry and claim to be Aboriginal. Readers might decide that the claim that a group of citizens for whom a special government department exists, and for whom there is a special cabinet minister who is one of the group, has no political voice is ludicrous.

Albert Riley, Mornington

Plugging the gap

It is good to see that Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has finally come into public focus and stopped hiding in the shadows as the Andrews government is known for because of its ongoing scandal and big debt and its decision to force developers to only connect electricity to their developments to cut greenhouse emissions.

Felicity Benson, Mornington

Or maybe the $44,000 electric cars the shire has purchased to drive around in while families can’t afford the petrol to come to our beaches. Leave us alone Mornington Peninsula sneaky spying Shire. Inform constituents before making major decisions, take down your technology and trappings, employ a parking inspector if you must and stop spending our money without our permission.

Reducing rubbish

The rubbish problem on the Mornington Peninsula definitely needs to be tackled (“Cleaning up the bay trail” The News 15/8/23). Like others,

It is pleasing to see some of your correspondents calling for a more logical approach to the proposed Voice for First Nations people. I would remind them, however, that the computer programmers’ adage, “rubbish in, rubbish out” applies to the human mind too.

A person who begins with false premises will probably draw irrational conclusions.

I would suggest that before deciding to vote

Yes or No, citizens should consider the following:

1. Aboriginals are people who neither live for 60,000 years nor have magic powers.

2. The ancestors of our non-Aboriginal citizens have been on this earth for as long as those of

The 500 car parks at Frankston and the 300 car parks at Kananook station will stop some cars from travelling to Melbourne by train and give businesses some extra parking even though car parks are well established at Bayside Shopping Centre.

Mr Edbrooke needs to explain the transfer from petrol guzzling cars to electric cars and how the government he is a part of will install electricity plugs to re-charge batteries and when they will start to be installed in Frankston and statewide?

It is not clear that the car parks will encourage more train users, but it may when high-rise developments are built around the station.

Russell Morse, Karingal

2023 WALK FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Chasing Change, in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire, invite the community to come together for World Suicide Prevention Day to connect, reflect & remember the lives of those lost to suicide.

From 9am, get a cuppa and a bite to eat, enjoy live music and activities, grab a ribbon, and check out the information and merchandise stalls

At 10am formalities will commence including guest speakers, a memorial roll call, and then the walk

To register a name of a loved one lost to suicide to be read as part of the memorial roll call, please scan the QR code

WESTERNPORT Mobility have long specialised in the sale and repair of mobility scooters and home mobility products, and have now introduced a whole new range of living aids.

Proof that a good business is constantly growing and keeping with the times, Westernport Mobility have expanded into health care products for the home.

Owner Ray Percival says it’s part of providing a wider service to the community. “We now have lift chairs, which are ideal for when people have had operations like hip replacements. They might need a lift chair temporarily after surgery, or they might need one full time in their home,” says Ray.

“At Westernport Mobility, you can either hire or buy depending on your needs.”

Also included in the new range are products to help those with rheumatism. “We have jar and bottle openers, and other home aids like special cutlery for those with arthritis, that help people maintain an independent life,” says Ray.

At Westernport Mobility, it’s all about supplying products that make it easier for everyday living. You can buy or hire most products, including mobility scooters, electric lift beds, electric lift chairs, walking aids,

bathroom and toilet aids and living aids. With a commitment to providing a high level of

customer service, Westernport Mobility also offer home demonstrations of products.

Expertise for your gardening needs

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The company is based in Hastings and has an excellent reputation for quality work at affordable prices. You will find details of all the services they offer on either Facebook, Instagram or their website: www.fourseasonsgs.com.au. Some of the services they can provide include lawn mowing for small and large blocks, hedging, general garden maintenance, gutter clearance (single

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What started modestly has now expanded to 22 homes, with more growth ahead, all firmly grounded

in their foundational principles of supporting people to have a great life.

The Focus Individualised Support Service staff embody a person-centred, active support approach, enabling individuals to lead independent lives with dignity.

Come and visit their opportunity shop, aptly named Focus on Opportunity, at 28 Playne St, Frankston.

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The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

THURSDAY THE LADY IN THE VAN

SBS WORLD MOVIES, 7.35pm

Films based on true stories are often serious and emotionally challenging, but this charming oddball tale starring the award-winning Maggie Smith (pictured) is an entertaining curiosity. Set in 1970s London, Smith plays the homeless Miss Shepherd, who forms an unique bond with playwright Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings) after she parks her live-in van in his driveway. What follows is a stranger-than-fiction friendship, despite the old woman’s unpleasant demeanour and off-putting smell.

FRIDAY ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

7TWO, 8.30pm

Hasn’t every city slicker indulged in the idea of escaping the rat race and moving to the country? Whether we bite the bullet and actually do it, or just daydream about a country life instead, thanks to this long-running, therapeutic distraction, anyone can picture themselves in the rolling hills of Britain. Tonight, host Steve Brown (pictured) is in Dumfries and Galloway helping a homebuyer find a new home for her and her husband, their cat and 12 motorcycles.

SATURDAY QUEEN VICTORIA’S ROYAL MOB

SBS, 8.30pm

The final season of The Crown is set to drop later this year, and this entertaining docudrama is a dazzling entrée to that main event. This four-episode series pulls the lens on Queen Victoria’s four favourite granddaughters, the Hesse sisters. Scandal, deceit, death and heartbreak await in this actionpacked true story that takes place in World War I. Michele Dotrice (pictured, Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em) gibes a formidable performance as one of Britain’s most iconic monatchs.

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SUNDAY THE BLOCK

NINE, 7pm

Other than the skyrocketing prices and evolving trends, not much has changed to The Block format throughout its 19 seasons. Once upon a time, plantation shutters were universally installed onto just about every window, but these days, long sheer curtains have taken over. Similarly, a study was once lucky if it got a look-in on a The Block floor plan: now a dedicated home office is as essential as a toilet. How times change. Tonight, the teams reveal a modern-day home’s pièce de résistance: the work-from-home space. But will rainy weather ruin one team’s hard work? How will the judges, including new face on the block Marty Fox (pictured), react to this onceboring room?

Thursday, August 24

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose seeks answers about her past.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)

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

Conaty. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller. 10.05 Art Works. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R) 12.10 Q+A. (R)

3.40 Tenable. (R)

7.30. (R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The Drum. (R)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Mexico City. (Premiere) An exploration of Mexico’s culture and cuisine.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+) The endgame starts to take shape.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+v)

11.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

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

9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Dream Flight Disaster. (PG) Examines the 2017 crash of a Sydney Seaplanes flight that claimed the lives of all six passengers and crew.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.45 The Resident. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

8.30 Emergency. (Mlm, R) A truck accident victim needs two tourniquets.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

New judge Marty Fox joins The Block

Friday, August 25

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. Clarence Slockee gets into grevillea care.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R)

After a blind actor witnesses her husband’s murder, the evidence casts doubt on her account of the events.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the owner of a local airfield falls to his death, Barnaby and Nelson investigate.

11.00 ABC Late News.

11.20 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Final, Mls, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mav, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River

Journeys: The Neretva. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Tutankhamun, The Pharaoh With The Fabulous Treasure. (Final, Ma) A look at Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

9.30 New York: The City That Never

Sleeps: Busiest. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Vise Le Coeur. (MA15+a)

11.50 Reunions. (PGal, R) 1.45 Box 21. (MA15+asv, R) 3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Saturday, August 26

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) Annabel Crabb meets Peter Dutton.

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

7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) One of the residents at Leonard’s halfway house is found dead in what appears to be a suicide.

8.20 Vera. (PGav, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy peak-hour train.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mal, R) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

10.50 Last Tango In Halifax. (Final, Ml, R) Ted and Harrison go on an adventure.

11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Ernie Dingo learns to catch crab.

8.30 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob: Four Sisters. (M) Part 1 of 4. Explores the saga of Queen Victoria’s extended family through the eyes of her granddaughters.

9.25 World’s Most Scenic Railway

Journeys: Devon And Cornwall. (R)

A journey through Devon and Cornwall.

10.15 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Romans. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 1.55

Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 2.55

Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. Evening session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 24. Essendon v Collingwood.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) Mara tries to save a young dancer.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Mega Zoo. (PG, R) Two otters may be expecting pups.

8.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor who is often called on to be the best man at friends’ weddings meets his ideal partner at a reception. Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas.

10.45 MOVIE: The Good Liar. (2019, MA15+lv) Helen Mirren.

1.00 MOVIE: June Again. (2020, Ml, R)

2.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

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

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Jamie Dornan and James Norton.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Geelong v Western Bulldogs. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) The team works together to save the life of a wrongly imprisoned boy.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) A look at locations that highlight living well.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

12.20 The Killing Of Breonna Taylor. (Malv, R) A look at the death of Breonna Taylor.

1.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (R) Hosted by George Diakomichalis.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) Learn how to grow a great garden.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations.

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

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

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017, MA15+ln, R) A devoted lifeguard and a new recruit must put aside their differences after uncovering a criminal plot. Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario.

11.10 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R)

11.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News

At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 3.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Uniting The Tongan Way.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Restoration Australia: St Martins. (Final, PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Malv) Frankie is determined to find out who is responsible for sabotaging her Bay of Fires operation.

9.30 Mother And Son. (Mdl, R) A man moves back in with his mother.

10.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

The newsroom is plunged into drama.

10.55 Total Control. (MA15+l, R)

11.50 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

12.20 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05

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

6.00 Morning Programs.10.05 The Bee Whisperer. (PGadl, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

2.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 8.

Highlights. 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Round 5. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 1.

Highlights. 5.30 Two Sands. (PG, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: Commodus. (M) Explores the story of Commodus.

9.15 Philae The Last Temples Of Ancient Egypt. Takes a look at the temples of Philae, the last stronghold of the ancient Egyptian religion.

10.15 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (R) Part 1 of 3.

11.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Count My Blessings. (Mal, R)

1.15 Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me. (Mal, R) 2.25 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R) 3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00

Monday, August 28

Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News. 7.30 Finding Your Roots: To The Manor Born: Glenn Close, John Waters. (Return) 8.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (Mas) Part 4 of 5.

9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Finding My Voice. (Ma) An elderly man has injured his head. 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv)

12.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

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

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight.

An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? Bill Suff. (MA15+av) A look at the serial killer Bill Suff.

11.15 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma) A look at the death of Audrey Hepburn.

12.15 All Together Now – The 100. (PG, R) Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

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

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

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: Mark Standen – A Dirty Cop. (Mad, R)

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mlv)

11.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.40 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)

1.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG) 2.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mlv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 FBI. (Mav) A young woman’s abduction leads the FBI back to a cold case from 18 years ago.

9.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Tennant’s team, along with NCIS agents Nick Torres and Jessica Knight, uncover plans for an attack in Oahu.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv, R) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane feels iced out of his marriage.

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

9.15 The Rookie. (Mdv) Lopez puts everything on the line to help Elijah take down a gang leader in exchange for her safety.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A banker’s murder is investigated. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

Chicago Fire. (Mav)

The Village. (Mas, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation. (PGa) A patient flees hospital.

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

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Mr Mayor. (PGs)

11.35 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

12.25 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)

1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA.

(PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 The Traitors. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

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

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) A wealthy couple are killed by a con artist. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

(R)

Tuesday, August 29

8.00 Kitchen Cabinet. Annabel Crabb meets Linda Burney.

8.30 AI vs Human: The Creativity Experiment. (Premiere) Looks at the future implications of artificial intelligence.

9.30

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Wareham. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. Takes a look at Amsterdam.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R) 11.30 Pandore. (Mlv) 12.30 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Red Light. (MA15+a, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

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

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Wednesday, August 30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) The contestants continue their efforts to prove they have what it takes to become a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Ma) Pete works with Eliza when the two are tasked with the retrieval of a four-year-old boy.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Mad) Follows the work

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Shark Tank. (Return, PG) A panel are pitched inventions.

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

9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) With Parker still on the run, the team enlists the help of Special Agent Jane Tennant from the Hawaii office.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) The team uncovers plans for an attack. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Home Shopping. (R)

Mother And Son. (PGdl) Maggie tries to inspire a visit from her grandkids.

9.00 WTFAQ. (Premiere, Ml) A team tries to answer viewer questions.

9.30 Would I Lie To You? (R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.00 QI. (PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business.

(R) 11.05 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (Final, Ml, R) 12.05 The Great Acceleration. (R)

1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: Appearance. (PG) Dr Michael Mosley focuses on appearance.

8.30 Building The Snowy: The People. (PG) Part 2 of 3. Explores the human element of the Snowy and its role in creating a multicultural Australia.

9.30 Wolf. (Mals) Jack tries to find Bear’s owners.

10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Dark Woods. (Mav)

11.55 La Jauria. (MA15+sv, R)

3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Athletics. World C’ships. H’lights. 11.00 Shortland St. Noon Land

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) Officers uncover a surprising secret.

8.30 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Madlv) Part 3 of 4. Stella dives headfirst into finding out who really killed her daughter.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at HMP Wakefield.

12.10 The Enemy Within. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

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

8.45 Luxe Listings Sydney. (Premiere, Ml) Follows Sydney-based real estate and buyer’s agents as they balance their personal and professional lives.

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

10.50 Nine News Late.

11.20 The Equalizer. (Mav)

12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R) 2.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

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

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by becoming wait staff at a fancy restaurant.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGv)

11.00 FBI. (Mav, R)

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

Welcome to Medimart Frankston!

AT Medimart, they take immense pride in their exceptional team of dedicated members who are passionate about delivering top-quality healthcare solutions. Each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise, ensuring that they can meet the diverse needs of their valued clients.

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The caring company

J-CARE Support Services is a boutique support company that operate in the NDIS space. They are a registered provider with a solid reputation on the Mornington Peninsula.

With over 30 years combined experience in the Mental Health and Disability sector, they aim to provide a bespoke support service that encourages participants to be their best self!

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J-Care Support Services offer a range of supports and cater to both adults and children: support coordination, recovery coaching, support work, groups, events and respite.

They currently have immediate availability and are centrally located in Franskton on the Ground Floor at the Quest Building 435 Nepean Hwy. Why not drop them a line to see how they can assist you to achieve your NDIS goals today. Call Brooke on 0480 294 896.

Championing a new era in NDIS Supports

FINDING reliable and suitable support workers can be tough work for many NDIS Participants and their families. Due to the increasing number of independent support workers entering the NDIS, the quality, reliability, and suitability of support workers is a key factor when deciding whether a worker is the right fit for you.

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To discuss your support needs or join the group programs contact 03 9123 1294 or email: info@actionyourability. com.au. All enquiries welcome.

Pictured: Jo Thomas & Brooke Sanderson from J-Care Support Services. Photo: supplied

More than just a footwear store

JUST Walking is the missing piece for those searching for active, everyday and medical shoes in the Mornington area. They offer footwear solutions where you’ll be guided by their fitting experts in Jill, Rhys and Bonnie-Rose. They specialise in providing expert advice on comfortable, supportive and technical footwear from the world’s most trusted brands such as Asics, New Balance, Aetrex, Propet, Finn Comfort, and more!

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Council Polls Held - Crs May and Alden elected

Compiled by Cameron McCullough POLLING was conducted in two ridings of the Shire of Frankston, and Hastings yesterday, when Cr. J. A. Alden succeeded in retaining his seat in the East Riding against his old-time opponent, Mr. T. Barclay, Hastings.

Cr. Alden, as was forecasted by “The Standard” had no difficulty in heading the poll – being returned by the handsome majority of 146 votes.

The Mount Eliza Riding contest proved much more interesting. Cr. May, as we previously stated, made many friends during his two years term at the council table, and as events proved, those friends proved in a practical way their appreciation of his past services.

Mr. Bradbury always realised that he was up against a difficult proposition in endeavoring to oust the retiring candidate, but entered the lists in a thoroughly sportsman like way, and successfully demonstrated that the rights of citizenship may be exercised in the sphere of public life without engendering ill-feeling between the opposing parties.

Cr. May, in his address at the declaration of the poll, referred to his phase of the contest and paid a tribute to his opponent for the clean way in which he had fought the election.

The result was close, Cr. May obtaining the verdict by a majority of 12 votes. ***

MR. J. L. Pratt, who of late has not been enjoying the best of health, has been ordered by his medical adviser to take a complete rest.

This week Mr. and Mrs. Pratt will leave per steamer for Sydney en route

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for the Blue Mountains.

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ON Monday next the Carrum fire brigade is holding a combined dance on behalf of the funds of the brigade, when firemen from surrounding districts are expected to attend in uniform.

Mr. Johnson will be officiating at the piano, and Mr. Laging at the jazz instruments, and a feature of the evening is that the ladies will be admitted free.

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THE straying stock nuisance at Seaford continues in spite of the various comments for the Press and agitation at the council table, and there concerns, but one means of obtaining the much desired relief, and that is the establishment at Frankston of a cattle pound, where harassed owners of feed could safely pound the free-feed hunting stock of callously indifferent grass grabbers.

Seaford is not without its full quota of straying stock, and the council should at once take the necessary action to construct a pound, where a worried property owner could take the intruding stock without waiting on a busy ranger to find time to do so.

Speaking of the ranger, his position is by no means an attractive one. His duties comprise a patrol of some ten or twelve miles of road frontage, and the council pays the ridiculous salary of £5 per annum.

The matter is becoming one of those troubles which must eventually be given serious consideration, and it would be well for the council to provide a means for the prevention of its getting to be a positive scandal.

The provision of a municipal pound would enable the princely sum of £5

to be saved, and each owner of land would be in a position to take the most effective action if troubled by the wandering stock.

It certainly is the limit when wandering cattle get tangled up with the vast motor traffic on the main road, such as happened last Sunday afternoon.

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MEMBERS of the inter–state hockey club were entertained last weekend by the Melbourne Hockey Club, when an outing was arranged for Frankston by char-a-bane.

On their way back they partook of afternoon tea at the Esplanade Cafe, Mordialloc.

There were about 150 in the party and they had a most enjoyable time.

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ON the Frankston oval on Saturday last the local footballers, led by Jack May, played a friendly game with the Scotch College team, captained by “Jock” McLouran.

A very enjoyable contest ensued, but the visitors proved too fast for the home boys, who scored an easy victory.

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SISTER Creswick has returned and has resumed duties at Frankston private hospital, after spending an enjoyable holiday at Arthunslelgh Station, Goulburn, and Sydney, New South Wales.

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A SPECIAL train will leave Frankston for Somerville next Saturday, at 2.15pm, and return at 6pm. It is sure to be well patronised as a keen contest is expected between the Frankston and Somerville teams in this, the first semi-final.

Next Saturday, the Seconds final

match, Tyabb v. Seaford meet on the Frankston oval.

The Seaford boys, after watching Tyabb in action last Saturday, feel confident of victory.

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THE children’s fancy paper costume ball, organised by the Frankston branch of the A.N.A., in aid of the Frankston Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, was held on Thursday night last, and proved a magnificent success.

The generous proportions of the Palais de Danse afforded ample scope for the little folk to display their finery to the fullest advantage, and hundreds of little feet beat a merry tattoo on the spacious floor of the brilliantly lighted hall.

The function was perhaps the finest of its kind ever held in Frankston. It certainly aroused widespread interest, and the A.N.A. is to be congratulated on having hit on such a novel form of entertainment.

Members of the Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association cooperated in carrying out the arrangements, while the ladies’ committee played a prominent part in contributing to the success of the evening.

There must have been a vast amount of labor entailed in carrying out so satisfactorily all the details, and the magnitude of the task makes success all the more creditable.

It is not the first venture of this kind that the secretary, Mr. D. J. Quartermain, has been connected with, which, no doubt, accounts for a good deal.

Madge Thomas and Ivy Purdy, pupils of Miss White, executed clever toe dancing and songs. Other pupils of Miss White, all dressed as roses, grace-

fully danced.

Beattie Stack, trained by Miss White, also sang effectively and earned loud applause.

Mrs. F. Johnson made four dresses for the ball, three of which won prizes. Her daughter’s dress, which won a prize as Chrysanthemum, contained 560 feet of paper, and was certainly a work of art, as also were a lot of others worn.

Refreshments were available during the evening, a bevy of ladies doing duty in this department and thus helping to increase the fund.

The takings at the door amounted to £22/5/6, and there were a large number of tickets sold in addition, which should bring the gross taking to something between £30 and £40. A detailed balance-sheet will be published in due course. ***

Frankston Progress Association

Mr. Haggart reported that the Mechanics’ Hall had been secured for the wild flower and daffodil show to be held at Frankston on Saturday, 15h September.

The sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. J. G. Mann, W. A. Korner, and J. Haggart have arrangements well in hand.

Members of the Field Naturalists’ Club will be present at the show, which will be opened in the afternoon and continued at night, when a singing and elocutionary competition will be held.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 22 & 24 Aug 1923.

Unforgettable experiences for Dads

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

For Dads who love Irish music and dance, the Rhythms of Ireland on Friday 1 September is the perfect early Dad’s Day gift idea. With a cast of talented musicians and world class dancers, this show blends traditional Irish step-dancing with contemporary choreography.

Parents of primary aged kids will not want to miss The Resilience Project: 3 Happy Tricks in the school holidays on Monday 18 September.

Through music, storytelling and plenty of laughs, Martin Heppell will teach children and their parents ‘3 Happy Tricks’ to practice gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.

Following standing ovations around the globe, multiple award-winning entertainer Catherine Alcorn performs her most iconic role as The Divine Miss Bette on Friday 6 October. Expect a spectacularly joyous music and comedy event where she channels the legendary Bette Midler.

One of Australia’s leading world music artists, Victor Valdes presents the Viva Mexico Tour on Saturday 7 October, taking audiences on a journey through the many emotions of Mexico’s Musical landscape. In full regalia with his big Mariachi Band, hear all the Mexican favourites - Mariachi, Boleros, Banda, Son Jarocho, Mexican cumbia.

For Dad’s who love a laugh, Otto & Astrid’s Joint Solo Project will be a

riot on Thursday 16 November. Strap yourselves in for a larger-than-life rock concert as utterly dysfunctional siblings, Otto & Astrid, find it difficult to agree on anything in this riotous and razor-sharp satire of culture wars.

After captivating international audiences last year, the all-singing, alldancing, family-friendly treat, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland tours to Frankston on Friday 24 November. Expect incredible red-hot rhythms and jaw-dropping talent in an unforgettable night of storytelling, Irish charm and

spectacular entertainment.

Tonight’s The Night is a brilliant tribute to Rod Stewart and Olivia Newton-John, featuring all their greatest hits on Friday 15 December. Starring Michael Zammit and Jenn Allas, audiences will enjoy all the hits including Tonight’s The Night, Maggie May, You’re in My Heart, Physical, You’re the One That I Want, I Honestly Love You and many more!

Fans of The Beach Boys can pick up some Good Vibrations at an unforgettable celebration dedicated to the

music of The Beach Boys on Friday 16 February 2024. The Beach Boys Experience captures the iconic sounds of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands of all time.

Southern Sons original members Jack Jones, Geoff Cain and Peter Bowman will take music lovers on a walk down memory lane on Saturday 24 February 2024. Reminisce all the hits such as Hold Me in Your Arms, Heart in Danger, and Always and Forever to name a few.

Celebrate the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands, with Creedence Clearwater Collective on Friday 31 May. From the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others - no other band has created such an impact in such a short time.

For those hard-to-buy-for Dads, a gift card for the Frankston Arts Centre may be just the ticket. 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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DIRECT from Dublin - Ireland's most celebrated stage production "THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND" returns in July - October 2023 - featuring an elite company of Irish dancers returning with their awe-inspiring and innovative production to Australia. Seen by over two-million people worldwide, "THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND" takes you on a journey through the rich and colourful history of Ireland, with music and dance that celebrates the nation’s enduring spirit and cultural heritage. The incomparable quality and pure unadulterated spectacle of their skills perfectly blends the ancient traditions of Irish dance and music with the innovative and flawlessly choreographed production values of contemporary Irish excellence.

Highly successful and critically acclaimed, choreographed by two time world Irish dance champion Michael Donnelan, "THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND" is set to captivate audiences young and old with heart pounding music, spectacular dance routines and vibrant costumes. With a cast of talented musicians and world class dancers, this show blends traditional Irish step- dancing with contemporary choreography, creating a thrilling and unique experience for all ages.

"THE RHYTHMS OF IRELAND” features Male Lead Kevin Goble, who joined the Griffin Lynch School of Irish Dance, under the tutorship of Maggie Lynch and world-renowned choreographer Richard Griffin. Kevin pursued a career in professional Irish Dance. As his

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Dromana do it easy, Ryder kicks seven for Devon Meadows

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

PINES had no problems on Saturday against cellar-dwellers Bonbeach. The Pythons led at every break and kept Bonbeach to just two majors until the fourth quarter.

The margin was greatest at threequarter time when Pines were 84 points up before Bonbeach came back a little with four goals in the final quarter.

The final score was 18.11 (119) to Pines’ 6.11 (47). The Pythons ending the regular season third on the ladder.

Sorrento had a tough task at home against ladder leaders Dromana. The Tigers only lost one game for the season and would not be coming off the top of the table, no matter what the score.

An eight goal to three first quarter put the Sharks in their place from the get-go.

Sorrento matched it with in the second quarter going into the long break with the same 32-point margin as quarter time.

Dromana upped the pressure in the third and notched up four majors to Sorrento’s solitary goal to take a 54-point lead into three-quarter time.

The Tigers tightened the thumbscrews in the final quarter to run out 66-point winners.

Sorrento finished the home and away season in sixth place, while Dromana earned a rest for next week and are favourites for the flag.

Frankston Bombers took on Mt Eliza at Baxter Park in what was a game for pride. A win against the fourth placed

Redlegs would see the Bombers rise to fifth, but unable to dislodge Mt Eliza from fourth spot.

It was a tight affair all day, with Frankston leading at every break.

Three points up at quarter-time, Frankston only managed to be four points up at the main break.

Twelve points up at three-quarter time, the margin was only 11 points at the final siren.

The two teams will meet again next Sunday in the Elimination Final.

The Stonecats showed their style as they played host to Rosebud on Saturday.

A crushing seven goal to one first quarter put Frankston YCW 38 points up at the first break.

Only inaccuracy in front stopped the margin slipping out too much more in the second quarter with Frankston YCW kicking 2.5 to Rosebud’s 1.1.

A four goal to one in the third quarter saw the margin slip out to 69-points margin at the final break.

Rosebud livened up in the final quarter but the Stonecats may have already been thinking about finals football by then. The final scores were 17.13 (115) to 6.9 (45). Rosebud finished their season eighth on the ladder with six wins and 12 losses for the 2023 season. Frankston YCW finish the regular season second on the ladder and face Pines next week in the Qualifying Final.

Langwarrin came up against Red Hill on Saturday with neither team in finals contention.

It has been a difficult year for the Kangaroos after an undefeated year in Division Two in 2022, securing promotion to Division One, and then struggling to get wins.

In fact, Langwarrin only notched up three wins and one draw for the 2023 season, and 14 losses, perhaps having them wishing for the “good old days” in Division Two.

Saturday wasn’t going to prove any better for the Kangas. Red Hill came out strong and kept Langwarrin goalless in the first quarter. By half time, they had slotted a few but Red Hill still held a 22-point lead.

Red Hill kept Langwarrin to a single point in the third quarter stretching their lead to 42 points at three-quarter time.

It was all over, and Red Hill were just counting down the minutes to cutains for both team’s 2023 campaigns. Red Hill ended up winners 11.11 (77) to 5.8 (38).

DIVISION TWO

KARINGAL took on Somerville on Saturday in the 2023 Qualifying Final. The winner would have the right to take on ladder leaders Mornington next week.

The first quarter was a tight and low scoring affair with both teams slotting 1.3.

Somerville hit the accelerator in the second but inaccuracy in front of goal cost them dearly. They managed only a single major for the quarter but nine minor scores, limping out to a lead that should have been much healthier than five points.

The third quarter was a similar affair with Somerville going into the final break with a 12 point lead.

The final saw a completely different Somerville come out. After scoring 4.16 in the first three quarters, they slammed on 7.4 in the final quarter to

leave Karingal in their wake taking the 12 point lead at three quarter time to a 44 point victory at the final siren.

The final scores were Somerville to 11.20 (86) to 5.12 (42).

Devon Meadows and Pearcedale finished fourth and fifth respectively, so met in the Elimination Final.

Two words summed up Devon Meadows day. Patrick Ryder. The exAFL star slotted seven goals for the Panthers in their 19-point win over Pearcedale.

Devon Meadows will now face Karingal next week.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One

Frankston YCW v Pines, 2.15pm, Sat 26 Aug, QUALIFYING FINAL, Baxter Park

Mt. Eliza v Frankston Bombers, 2.15pm, Sun 27 Aug, ELIMINATION

FINAL, Olympic Park Rosebud

Division Two Mornington v Somerville, 2.15pm, Sat 26 Aug, 2ND SEMI

FINAL, RJ Rowley Reserve Karingal v Devon Meadows, 2.15pm, Sun 27 Aug, 1ST SEMI

FINAL, Chelsea Recreation Reserve

Eagles soar: A firing final quarter saw Somerville beat Karingal by 44-points.

Picture: Alan Dillon

High honour for Hastings' Hewitts

HASTINGS FNC

By Vic Jeremiah

AT the conclusion of the home and away season in Division Two of the MPNFL, the Hastings Football Club finished with the senior team in eighth position in what proved to be a rather disappointing year for the "Blues".

However, one major accomplishment for the senior boys was the extremely unique honour of having three brothers all play together in each and every one of the 18 senior games in 2023.

This amazing effort was achieved by the three Hewitt brothers; Luke, Jake and Sean, and is a record which has never before been established at any level during the 136 year history of the Hastings Football Club.

To cap off this achievement, counting of the votes after the final match determined that Jake has now won the club's Best and Fairest award for the second year in a row.

The three Hewitt brothers have all proven to be wonderful servants of Hastings Football Club and it would be interesting to determine if any other Victorian country football club can claim to equal or surpass the overall efforts of this very talented trio during season 2023.

Grand final here we come: Mornington are heading to the big dance in Division 1 women’s after beating Bass Coast 5.4 (37) to

(29). Pictures: Alan Dillon

Triple treat: Luke, Jake and Sean Hewitt. Picture: Jorja Gay Photography

Miller’s reign comes to an end

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

SCOTT Miller won’t coach Langwarrin next season.

The Lawton Park club made the announcement last week after scheduled talks between Miller, president Tanya Wallace and main sponsor Greg Kilner due to be held at the end of the season were brought forward.

Miller’s last match as head coach was Saturday’s 2-1 home win over Brunswick Juventus a result that confirmed the visitors’ relegation.

Goals from Brad Blumenthal and Tom Youngs sealed Juve’s fate but its cause wasn’t helped by the straight red brandished at Mathew Whatley in the opening seconds of the second half.

Miller’s first match at the helm was in round 1 of the 2019 season.

In all he was in charge in 90 league games winning 34, drawing 24 and losing 32 with Langy scoring 144 goals and conceding the same number of goals during this period.

The team’s highest finish was fourth in 2019.

“There’s been lots of rumours especially ones associating me with Bentleigh (Greens) but I made it clear to Tanya and Greg when we sat down last week that I have had no discussion with Bentleigh or any other club,” Miller said.

Miller has not recommended a successor and Langwarrin is yet to decide whether or not to open up the appointment process.

“Had I made a recommendation I would have been biased as the plan always was to do five years then for Jamie (Skelly, assistant coach) to step into the role but in the end it comes down to what Jamie wants,” Miller said.

“I told Tanya and Greg that I didn’t want to be involved in selecting the next coach as I believe they need a fresh outlook and it has to be their decision to lead the club moving forward.

“I don’t know who’s interested in the job but I do know with what we’ve done at the club that it’s readymade to go to the next level so it’s a very attractive job.”

In State 1 Mornington’s 1-1 away draw with Malvern City on Saturday makes its grasp of second spot tenuous at best as third-placed Eltham and fourth-placed Malvern each have a game in hand against Richmond.

Shaun Kenny gave Mornington a 1-0 half-time lead but the Seagulls fell victim to a contentious refereeing decision when a penalty was awarded

to Malvern two minutes into stoppage time.

The Malvern player was clearly offside before colliding with Seagulls keeper Kane Runge.

In State 2 both Skye United and Frankston Pines remain in a relegation dogfight despite wins last weekend.

Skye led 1-0 at half-time at home on Saturday after Daniel Walsh converted the penalty awarded when Leo McLeod was fouled inside the area in the 30th minute.

Phil McGuinness’ men went further ahead in the 64th minute when veteran midfielder Mark O’Connor headed home Nhan Than’s cross.

Berwick hit back from the penalty spot through Nathan Credlin and a pivotal moment in this contest came in the dying minutes when Skye custodian Jonathan Crook made a crucial one-on-one save to preserve all three points.

Supersub Dylan Waugh scored the all-important third goal for Pines in their 3-2 away win over Knox City last weekend.

Pines were 2-0 up after nine minutes thanks to a Kaspar Fry goal on the break and Graham Hill’s finish after Knox keeper Thomas Andersen couldn’t punch clear effectively.

A minute later it was 2-1 when Pines defenders slid in and missed crucial tackles allowing Knox to break on the right then square the ball for Patric Ponce to tap in from point-blank

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Waugh made it 3-1 not long after coming on when he neatly controlled a long throw-in then hit a low shot on the turn that beat Andersen at his near post.

Ponce’s near post header from an 82nd minute corner made it 3-2 in the 85th minute and Pines held on for a vital three-pointer in its last-ditch try to avoid the drop.

Peninsula Strikers lost 4-2 away to title-chasing Brandon Park on Saturday.

Steve Elliott and Andy McIntyre scored for Strikers but defensive errors were costly.

In State 4 Sandringham all but sealed a promotion play-off spot with Friday night’s 3-1 away win over Chelsea. Sandy had this wrapped up inside 15 minutes when it led 3-0.

Vinnie Van Dyk hit back for Chelsea in the 40th minute but Carlo Melino’s side couldn’t make further inroads.

It was Melino’s last home match in charge of Chelsea and both sets of players formed a guard of honour before the match to celebrate his six years at the helm.

Melino and Sandy coach Billy Natsioulas are long-standing friends having played and coached together.

Baxter still has a chance of snatching second spot from Sandringham after a nail-biting 3-2 away win over relegation battler Keysborough on Saturday.

Leaving Lawton Park: Langwarrin head coach Scott Miller has resigned and the club will soon decide on his successor. Inset:

Assistant coach Jamie Skelly.

Pictures: Darryl Kennedy

ville keeper Nick Bucello and complete his hat-trick.

In State 5 Seaford United’s 2-1 home win over Bunyip District last weekend has won a third-placed finish and a promotion play-off spot for Paul Williams’ side.

Harry McCartney reports that offside pleas from Bunyip defenders went ignored as Josh Vega got clear on the left and side-footed the ball past Bunyip keeper Jake Biondo in the 44th minute to give Seaford a 1-0 halftime lead.

Two minutes into the second half a Bunyip free-kick was initially saved by Hayden Hicks only for Liam Lenders to head home the equaliser.

The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when a long-range strike from substitute Andrew Packer settled the issue.

Mount Eliza hammered Barton United 5-1 at Emil Masden Reserve on Saturday.

The win was spearheaded by a Jamie Powell hat-trick with Yodishtra Jagatheson and Cohan King also getting on the scoresheet.

Noah Green was given the responsibility of marking Keysborough playmaker Felipe Ulloa and was outstanding.

This allowed Brody Taylor to become instrumental in creating Baxter’s attacking moves.

Brodie Jones opened the scoring in the 14th minute from a scramble in the Keysborough box with Jones following up after his initial attempt came back off the bar.

Three minutes after the break Dylan Murchie doubled the lead with a cool finish but in the 59th minute the game almost descended into farce.

The referee awarded the first of two penalties in three minutes to Keysborough.

The second penalty resulted in the stand-in referee’s assistant handing the flag back to the referee who then bizarrely threw the flag away.

But Baxter fans were up and about in the 88th minute after big Jack Elliot poked home the winner.

Somerville Eagles lost 3-1 at home against Sandown Lions on Saturday.

Sandown led 2-0 at half-time through Dobuol Kong but the home side hit back in the 47th minute when a superb Marcus Anastasiou cross found Conor Mcfall at the back post who powered home his volley.

Despite pressing hard for an equaliser Somerville was punished when a defensive mix-up allowed Kong to break into a one-on-one with Somer-

An 89th minute penalty converted by Jaden Taberner gave Mount Martha a 1-0 home win over Aspendale last weekend while two Marcus Spivey goals couldn’t keep Casey Panthers at bay as Mentone went down 5-2 at home.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Saturday 26 August, 3pm:

Mornington v FC Melbourne, Dallas Brooks Park

Skye Utd v Knox City, Skye Recreation Reserve

Hampton East Brighton v Peninsula Strikers, Dendy Park

Brandon Park v Frankston Pines, Freeway Reserve

Baxter v Springvale City, Baxter Park

Sandringham v Somerville Eagles, Spring Street Oval

White Star Dandenong v Chelsea, Greaves Reserve

Rosebud v Mount Eliza, Olympic Park

Mount Martha v Casey Panthers, Civic Reserve

Mentone v Hampton Park Utd, Mentone Grammar Playing Fields

Bunyip District v Aspendale, Heatherbrae Reserve

Seaford Utd BYE