Western Port News 26th April 2023

Chapter and verse: Ready for the arrival of Poet’s Corner at Flinders Golf Club are, from left, the club’s functions chef Maddi Gerloff and Poet’s Corner members Amy Campion and Heather Forbes McKeon. Picture: Yanni

Poets move on course

AFTER a pandemic enforced three-year hiatus Poets Corner will resume live poetry readings every two months from 2pm to 4pm from Sunday 7 May at its new home at the Flinders Golf Club.

Pentland ran Melbourne’s first stand-up comedy club, Le Joke, was a key player in the multi-Logie winning TV comedy Fast Forward and has won awards at three international film festivals. A former architect and performer, Pentland in 2017 won a Slam competition and other poetry awards, culminating in the Melbourne Spoken Word Prize.

Flinders Golf Club is in Bass Street, Flinders. Tickets are $5. Bookings at trybooking.com/CHOBX

The golf club is licensed and food is available. Bookings can be made by calling 5989 0583 or at flindersgolfclub.com.au/cms/ourclub/dining/

Details: poetscorner.org.au or email: poetscornermp@gmail.com

Thieves hit peninsula businesses

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

A SMASH-and-grab crime spree across Mount Eliza, Mornington and Mount Martha has shocked residents and businesses, and prompted calls for increased CCTV and police patrols on the peninsula.

About one dozen businesses were robbed between 2am and 4am on Monday 17 April, with many staff and owners arriving to work to find windows and doors smashed and cash stolen.

Mornington Peninsula Crime Investigation Unit detectives believe the crimes are linked, with cafes, milk bars, beauty salons, a clothing store and laundromat targeted

It is believed two people known to police were captured on CCTV cameras at some of the break-ins, although police were unable to confirm this.

Dan Force, of Via Battista, Mount Martha told customers that thieves took cash drawers from his cafe, with CCTV allegedly showing one person in a car while another broke into the store.

Other business owners have posted photos of the devastation caused by the offenders.

Force said the thief worked quickly and was in and out of his store within minutes after allegedly searching for cash.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council mayor Cr Steve Holland said the scale of the attack on local businesses was shocking and called on anyone with information to contact the police. He is urging the state government to provide additional money for CCTV

cameras so that local police “have the resources they need to deal with crimes such as this” (“Council ‘no’ to police cameras” The News 11/4/23).

The council manages a small number of older CCTV cameras in some townships, including four at Mount Martha village, but doesn’t monitor them and footage is fed straight to Victoria Police.

Monday’s incidents have led to fears that crime on the peninsula is out of control.

Crime statistics show that while

assaults, residential burglaries and overall crime was down on the peninsula, between December 2021 and December 2022, some offences had increased. Aggravated residential burglaries were up 32 per cent on 2021 figures, commercial burglaries up 27.9 per cent and car theft up 58 per cent.

The Crime Statistics Agency says long term figures – which show a significant drop in all these incidents over four years – are more important to gain a comparative understanding of recent data. Continued Page 10

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First stage a big step in biolink to the bay

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

LANDCARE volunteers, officials and the community came together to mark the completion of stage one of the Balnarring to Bay biolink on Wednesday, 12 April.

The project involved transforming 2.5 kilometres of degraded land to create a biolink along a natural drainage line from the centre of Balnarring to the mouth of Merricks Creek, Somers.

Stage one started four years ago with a community consultation at Balnarring Hall, followed by a planting and regeneration project involving the replacement of 240 Monterey pine trees with 2500 indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses.

An all-weather public access path has been built for walkers and cyclists.

Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare Group president Murray Goddard said there had been community support and input to the project.

“The many volunteers who assisted with revegetation, including students from Balnarring Primary School, also ensured we managed to get all plants in the ground prior to the hot summer weather,” he said.

He said the area provided habitat for local flora and fauna and was “a very special community facility”.

“This biolink will now provide a safe corridor for some our threatened and endangered species, like our koalas,” Goddard said.

“The local [koala] population here is under increasing pressure from loss of habitat, cars and dogs, so this somewhere safe from roads.”

Goddard said that it was now almost impossible to conceive what the area looked like before the regeneration and intensive plantings.

“It’s just amazing, other than a few weeds there was nothing.

“It’s been a lot of hard work by all,

we haven’t got here by accident.”

He said Landcare was working with Willum Warrain to create a bush foods garden in the future.

Stage two of the biolink project is expected to begin next month and will involve revegetating around 12 hectares of land owned by the charitable organisation the Presentation Sisters. The land borders Merricks Creek and is considered valuable wildlife habitat

that will be protected with a covenant.

“This will leave a lasting legacy for the community and the environment,” Goddard said.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council mayor Cr Steve Holland said volunteers behind the project had the vision that allowed the project to become a reality.

“We are very lucky on the Mornington Peninsula to have such high levels

of volunteerism, it’s something we all value and cherish.”

The completed Balnarring to Bay biolink will connect fragmented areas of remnant vegetation linking Balbirooroo Wetlands to Merricks Creek across four private properties, continuing through Crown Land to Western Port. It forms nearly 44 hectares within the environmentally significant Western Port Biosphere.

AT the unveiling of the new information sign are, from left, Balnarring Arcare residence manager Abegail Manalang, Hillview Quarries CEO Paul Nitas, Arcare regional support manager Sally Annesley, Cr David Gill, Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Steve Holland Mayor, Cr Debra Mar, Merricks Coolart Catchment Landcare Group president Murray Goddard, Cr Despi O’Connor, and Bendigo Community Bank Balnarring director Pam Ford and chair Heather Goddard.

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Healing sound of music

THE founder of charity Guitars for Vets, veteran and former Frankston resident Dave Cox, says the gifting of guitars and music lessons to vets was a proven way of using music to heal.

The charity held a fundraising concert at the Soundbar in Rosebud on 23 April, with money raised going towards buying more guitars and lessons for vets in need.

The charity also accepts guitars and is calling for anyone with quality instruments to consider donating them.

An ex-Army officer, Cox said all of the 400 guitars that had been given away since 2017 had been appreciated by its recipients, some who said the chance to learn and play music had “changed their lives”.

“We know the benefits of music as a form of therapy, but for some vets they either can’t afford it or have never considered it before,” he said.

“We know that 30.9 per cent of male vets and 29.8 of female vets suffer from PTSD, and we also know that there are high levels of suicide and homelessness within the vet community.”

The charity’s motto is: Where words fail, music speaks.

Cox was introduced to the charity during a tour of America and brought the concept back to Victoria as a way to help others.

“I had a mainly positive experience with service, but many others didn’t, so I wanted to help,” he said.

Cox said the youngest recipient of a guitar so far was 25, while the oldest was around 78.

The charity pays for 10 lessons to

Helpful notes: Rosebud resident and Guitars for Vets concert promoter Jenny Sparks with some donated guitars that were not good enough to use but were decorated by artists and auctioned off as art pieces. Picture: Yanni

give vets “the basics”, with many going on to continue their lessons.

“There hasn’t been one recipient that hasn’t seen a benefit, some have taken it a lot further and started writing songs and recoding them,” he said.

“I had a veteran who rang me recently and said he had enjoyed the experience so much he wanted to start busking.”

He said the charity was now operating worldwide.

Concert promoter and Rosebud resident Jenny Sparks said the concert was a wonderful event that would allow the charity to continue its outstanding work.

To donate a guitar or for more information go to guitarsforvetsaustralia. com/

Liz Bell

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 67 already gone. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

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Anzac, a day to recognise service and sacrifice

WHEN Crib Point RSL vice-president Chris Morrissey reflects on Anzac Day, he feels a mix of respect, sadness and pride towards the selfless commitments of all veterans.

The Royal Australian Navy veteran who has travelled to seven war zones says Anzac Day just “makes a lot of sense” and ensures that anybody who has served is recognised for the efforts and sacrifices they made.

“It makes me proud when I see the community come together, especially the children, to pay their respects to people have served,” he said. “For some it’s a time a great sadness, as there are definitely difficult memories, and for many it’s just wonderful to see everyone come together - it’s a different time for everybody.

“But for most it’s a time of great honour, and a time to reflect with the community.”

Morrissey, who like many veterans has been diagnosed with PTSD, said it was heart-warming to be part of the RSL, which provides a safe and

welcoming place for the veteran community and their families.

“The memories of conflict never go way, people just learn to deal with them, but with the incredible support of the RSL and the mates you meet, it’s easier to get through,” he said.

“Even for strong people who are leaders in community, the stress and memories of what they have experienced can be overwhelming, so support and friendship is essential. “I’m a great believer that the more good memories you can help create, the less impact the bad memories will have.”

Morrissey said Crib Point RSL joined with Flinders RSL last year – which was struggling to survive and didn’t have a dedicated club room - and had taken the four veterans from Flinders under its wing for support services.

“What we provide at this RSL is a really strong support base for veterans, but also the wider community,” he said.

“We don’t have pokies, we just provide a great place to be and want everyone to enjoy being part of it.”

He said the club recently welcomed an influx of young male and female sailors who had embraced the RSL community.

“I recently asked the girls what they liked about the club, and they said they felt safe here, and that’s really lovely for us to know that we provide a safe space for all people who have been part of the defence forces,” Morrissey said.

He said Crib Point RSL was supported in holding its dawn service by personnel from HMAS Cerberus, which did not hold a dawn service.

He said Anzac Day at Crib Point was always attended by around 250, including children and families, and there was a traditional gunfire breakfast, two services, a march to the cenotaph, plenty of food, a bar and the popular two up game.

Liz Bell

Artists’ show and tell weekend

ABOUT 20 artists and potters from Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula will be opening their studios to the public the Peninsula Studio Trail weekend, 29 to 30 April.

The artists promote their work collectively and believe opening their studio doors makes it more accessible to the public.

“The open studio weekends are a wonderful opportunity to meet talented local artists and visit their private working studios,” member artist Diane Williamson said.

“Our diverse and gifted artists specialise in ceramics, painting (oils, watercolour and acrylic),

textiles, printmaking, photography, sculpture. Some run classes or workshops and promote their work through exhibitions.”

Williamson said artists along the Peninsula Studio Trail were a “constantly evolving group” and encouraged visits to the group’s website “to see our artists’ new work and plan their visits to the studios by looking at the map”.

The artists’ studios will open 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday 29-30 April.

See the artists’ work and a map of the Studio Trail at peninsulastudiotrailinc.org/about

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NARELLE Callenis one of the artists whose studios will be open for the weekend of 29-30 April. Pictures: Supplied

Working towards accepting disability

MORNINGTON Peninsula mother-of-three and business woman Julie Fisher ‘s heart-warming and honest book From the Heart of Mums is an emotional glimpse into living with disability.

Fisher, whose son Darcy has Down syndrome, is passionate about raising awareness to increase inclusion and acceptance for people who live with a disability.

“When you enter the world of disability with your child or anyone you care for, it can be a scary time of the unknown,” she said.

“Your idea of what life was going to be like suddenly changes in an instant.”

Fisher said that from the moment of discovering a child has a disability, even the language used by many doctors, nurses and practitioners can be cold and negative, leaving parents “feeling lost, lonely and empty”.

“During this time of uncertainty, connecting with other families and sharing each other’s journeys provides you with the love and support you need to get through these difficult and unexpected times,” she said.

In her book, Fisher shares 13 personal stories from mothers around the world of their lives with loved ones who live with Down syndrome.

The book looks at how these mums navigated the path from diagnosis to the present day and how, with love and guidance, this new world of disability has led them into a world of support from people they never imagined possible.

Fisher said the stories in From The Hearts of Mums show the true beauty of disability and how it “helps us all to shine”.

Julie Fisher is also the author of The Unexpected Journey and The Magic of Inclusion where she shares her family's journey with their son Darcy.

She said it was important to use language and behaviour that did not make people with Down syndrome feel excluded and allowed them to enjoy their day, just like everyone else.

Fisher is passionate about helping families in the disability community and last year launched

Close finish for junior golf

her first Local Disability Expo as well as her first Visions and Dreams Workshop. The expo will be held again later this year and she is working on her next workshop. Fisher regularly speaks publicly to help raise awareness and create more change makers in the community. In 2022 she released her first TedX Talk: No-one is Excluded with Inclusion. You can follow Fisher at facebook.com/theunexpectedjourneybook

Liz Bell

BAD weather was closing in as competitors in the Eric Lucas Junior Championships hit off at Flinders Golf Course on Wednesday 12 April. However, conditions improved during the day enabling better scores on the back nine.

Harry Tiesdell-Smith recorded 71 off the stick, taking out both the best gross score and the Eric Lucas Shield.

Phoenix Dias was second with 72 on a count back from Hannah Cho, who won the best net

score with a 64 from Henry Riddle, 68. Presentations were assisted by members of the Golf Peninsula Victoria committee and the president of Flinders Golf Club Fiona Reed and club captain Phillip Hurley.

The next major junior event will be the 36hole GPV Junior Masters, Monday 3 July at The Dunes Golf Links and the following day at Rosebud Country Club.

WINNER of the Eric Lucas Shield Harry Tiesdell-Smith with Flinders Golf Club captain Phillip Hurley and Golf Peninsula Victoria committee member Sue Adams. Picture: Supplied

A mother’s story: Julie Fisher, with son Dylan, says inclusion and acceptance of people with Down syndrome comes from understanding the “true beauty” of disability.

Anger over ‘horrific’ phone tower

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

MCCRAE residents say the “visual gateway” to the southern Mornington Peninsula will be ruined if a phone tower is built at the corner of Lonsdale Street and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.

Bayview Road resident Alan Hanley is upset that residents only received notification of the proposal from Mornington Peninsula Shire after 5 April, with paperwork stating the advertising period started 5 April and the application would be decided after 19 April.

Hanley said the 27.5-metre tower planned for land next to the freeway’s on-ramp would be visible from homes and would be the first thing travellers would see.

“Why would anyone want a sight like that to be the focus of the visual gateway to the area,” he said.

“It’s going to be horrific and everyone around here is unhappy with it.” Hanley said he believed the loss of amenity and visual impact were important grounds for knocking the tower application back and urged the council to consider residents’ concerns.

As with all phone tower proposals, the council is obliged to consider objections that relate to a number of issues, including loss of amenity.

The mayor Cr Steve Holland said the 14 days’ notice was “dictated by the Planning and Environment Act 1987”.

“Objections to the application can still be lodged up until a decision is issued. However, once the formal

Viewpoint: Residents living near a proposed mobile phone tower at McCrae say the structure would have a detrimental visual impact on an important Mornington Peninsula “gateway” and should be knocked back. Picture: Yanni

14-day notification period has elapsed there is no assurances that objections lodged will be considered prior to a decision on the application,” he said.

“Should any anyone wish to lodge an objection to the proposal it would be encouraged that they do so as soon as practicable.”

Council’s development services manager David Simon has responded to previous complaints about phone tower applications by saying people who needed more time to prepare a submission could request it by emailing and providing reasons why they can’t make the deadline.

He said council must consider all the relevant sections of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme when making a decision. Among other things, it must consider design, siring, construction, and operation of a facility, and its effect on neighbouring properties.

Burning bad for grapes

PROPERTY owners in Mornington Peninsula’s rural areas may find themselves in a quandary when it comes to their autumn burn-offs.

The Country Fire Authority says it, “partner” agencies and property owners will be making the most of the cooler weather “to conduct fuel reduction burns to lower bushfire risk”.

Although fire restrictions on the peninsula were lifted this week (Monday 24 April) the Victorian Farmers Federation’s peninsula branch has asked farmers to delay burn-offs because the smoke could taint unpicked grapes.

and carbon back into the soil.

“As the weather conditions continue to become favourable for lower intensity burning, we will look to conduct the most suitable burns-offs to ensure that our dependent native bush and grasslands are benefitting and avoid much more devastating high intensity bushfires.”

The VFF news release issued by peninsula branch president Lisa Brassington urged “all farmers … to remember that you should never burn ‘unseasoned’ wet or green vegetation materials”.

Hanley said residents were also concerned about the potential health effects of phone tower radiation but had been told that would not be considered. Although all mobile phone towers transmit electromagnetic energy, there is no proven Australian evidence of public health risks from exposure from mobile phones or mobile phone towers (ARPANSA). The CSIRO in a report from 1995 urged more research on health effects be carried out.

The Optus Mobile phone tower application has been submitted by Queensland company SAQ Consulting on behalf of engineering/infrastructure firm Stilmark and is believed to be part of a widespread project to improve communications coverage on the peninsula.

Former Stilmark spokesman Chris Hayes previously told the News said there was a significant gap in the coverage footprint of mobile phone facilities on the peninsula.

“The vine fruit will be impacted by any smoke taint during this critical period, immediately prior to harvest across the peninsula farming region,” the VFF stated last week in a news release. “In the past few weeks, the nets have come off the vineyards and ... grape picking has commenced.”

The CFA also talks about smoke being a problem and says it will “work closely” with the Environment Protection Authority and Bureau of Meteorology “to keep smoke impact as low as practically possible”.

“Along with the important planned burns that are conducted in our forests, parks and reserves led by FFMV and the many kilometres of road, rail and grassland burns that are led by the CFA, this time of year also sees a large amount of smoke coming from the necessary burn-offs that our farmers and rural property holders complete,” CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said. “These are part of traditional farming practices where burning off of crop stubble is often needed to kill off weeds and return nutrients

“This generates excessive smoke across the region, creates smoke taint on vine grapes, decreases air quality for livestock and crops, and contributes to breathing issues for locals and visitors. If trees have recently fallen, you need to delay burning any vegetation debris.

“Farmers would be grateful if local rural and township community members are considerate of the vineyard fruit, and wait until the 2023 harvest is complete, before setting fire to the piles of fallen trees and branches that have built up over summer.”

Landowners can register burn-offs online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or call 1800 668 511 or email burnoffs@esta. vic.gov.au

For information about when and where planned burns are occurring sign up to Planned Burns Victoria at plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au and download the App. If you see smoke and want to know if it is a planned burn or a fire, visit emergency.vic.gov. au, check the VicEmergency app or call the hotline on 1800 226 226.

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Helpers back athlete’s flight to France

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

CAPEL Sound teenager Kobi-Lee

Dyer is an inspiration to her family and friends, and it’s not hard to understand why.

The 17-year-old is autistic and nonverbal but has not let that get in the way of achievement and success. She has been competing in athletics since she was eight and has achieved outstanding results, including winning gold in Brisbane last year at the inaugural Vitus Oceania Asia Games in the 100m, 200m, 400m and long jump events.

Dyer has now been selected to compete in France in June in the Virtus Global Games – the most prestigious athletic competition for the intellectually impaired.

Her aunt Marlo Woods said Dyer had incredible persistence and determination, and always made her family proud.

Woods has organised a fundraiser for her niece to help raise $7900 for the trip.

The afternoon will be at Escape Brewing in Capel Sound and will include a raffle and silent auction of donated items, including some of Dyer’s artwork.

“Not only is Kobi-Lee a gifted athlete, he is also a very talented artist,” Woods said.

Another remarkable athlete Nicholas Hum, who won bronze in long jump at the Tokyo Paralympics and will also compete in France, will

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speak at the event.

Dyer doesn’t let obstacles get in the way of her dreams. Picture: Supplied

“I am really excited about this event, not only for the fundraising opportunity, but also to get a whole lot of local community and local businesses together to connect and network and

be part of something special,” Woods said.

“This is an amazing time for Kobi. She wants to make her local community and Australia proud.”

Woods said illness prevented Dyer’s

mother from travelling with her as a support on the journey, and the money raised will go toward flights, accommodation, other transport, uniforms, support team including medical, physio and games time support.

The fundraiser will run from 2pm to 5pm Sunday 30 April, at 2/12 Suffolk Street, Capel Sound.

To donate go to mycause.com.au/ page/312231/kobilee-dyer-proudaustralian-autistic-athlete

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Sculpture, art for the open air

THREE sculpture parks - McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery, Langwarrin, Pt Leo Estate, Merricks and Montalto Winery, Red Hill South – will collectively celebrate International Sculpture Day on Saturday 29 April.

The three open air spaces contain collections that unite sculpture and nature.

McClelland director Lisa Byrne said the Mornington Peninsula was home to the largest collections of sculptures in Australia.

“This collaboration is an experience not to be missed … at McClelland we champion the value of

diversity within Australian culture through a specific focus on sculpture and its connection to the environment,” she said.

“We are committed to high quality creative and educational experiences while supporting contemporary artists to develop, create and present their work.”

McClelland will offer free entry and guided tours for all visitors on the day.

Pt Leo Estate general manager Roger Lancia said the estate was encouraging locals to explore and experience the world class art available in their own backyard.

“Our owners are passionate advocates for the arts, collecting for over 40 years. They have carefully selected some 60 pieces from Australian and International artists to be exhibited since we opened. We are fortunate to be home to significant works by Australian artists such as Deborah Halpern, Bruce Armstrong, Dean Bowen and Reko Rennie, as well as international artists KAWS, Tony Cragg, Jaume Plensa, Julian Opie and most recently Ukrainian artist Dmitriy Grek,” he said.

“Together, the sculptures create a spectacular experience against a background of rolling vineyards and

ocean view. We would love people to discover it for themselves.”

Guests can book a tour and lunch in Pt Leo restaurant with the estate’s curatorial advisor, Geoffrey Edwards.

Montalto will celebrate the last weekend of its 2022 Sculpture Prize Exhibition, which officially ends on 30 April. The global day presents an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the finalists’ entries sitting alongside Montalto’s permanent collection.

Montalto is in its 20th consecutive year of presenting sculpture among the vines and wetlands and will showcase its permanent collection

of 35 artworks alongside the 23 finalists.

Creative director of sculpture Neil William said International Sculpture Day was an opportunity to bring to focus the creativity and skill of local, national and international artists and applaud their creations.

The Montalto sculpture trail is from 11am–5pm and is free for all visitors to the estate.

International Sculpture Day will give visitors a day of discovery across the Mornington Peninsula Arts and Culture trail from Langwarrin to Merricks and Red Hill South.

Liz Bell

PHIL Pine’s Tree of Life, McClelland Sculpture Park, above, and James Parrett’s Twenty-Four, Montalto (Picture: Adrian Lander) are two of the works that can be seen the sculpture trail.

‘Dangerous’ driver

ROSEBUD Police are asking the public to help identify a dangerous driver in Dromana.

On 20 April, a male driver failed to stop on police direction, taking off at a fast speed and running through a red light on Nepean Highway, Dromana.

The vehicle was a white Ford Falcon utility with false registration plates 1JI2YN attached.

Police are asking for information on the identity of the driver or the whereabouts of the vehicle.

Contact the Rosebud Police Station on 5986 0444 with information and refer to incident number 230140949.

Three out of three

POLICE aboard the Mornington nightshift patrol van were busy on Friday night (21 April) processing three offenders within three hours for drink driving.

All three drivers were intercepted by police in the Mornington area and taken back to the Mornington police station for a further breath test.

A 52-year-old man from Tyabb returned a reading of 0.069 - resulting in a fine and loss of licence for three months.

A 49-year-old Mount Martha man returned a reading of 0.092 - resulting in a fine and loss of licence for six months.

A 21-year-old female P-plater from New South Wales returned a reading of 1.32, resulting in a fine and an immediate loss of licence for 13 months.

How do you feel?

MORNINGTON Peninsula police are asking people to participate in the annual community sentiment survey.

The findings of the survey will identify the issues the community cares about most and help develop ways to tackle them.

Police would like to hear views about how people feel about safety in each local area; ideas to improve the work police do; and how people want to engage with police and PSOs

Complete the survey before 30 April at bit. ly/3LZe0J5

THE owners of The Corner Pantry, Mount Eliza were among businesses confronted with scenes like this on Monday morning. Picture: Supplied

Businesses targetted

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Police and business leaders also say it is important not to “spread fear”, and that when comparing the data to the rest of Victoria, the peninsula is a safe place to live and work.

Owner of Mornington venue God’s Kitchen and vice-president of Mornington Chamber of Commerce, Dean McHugh, agreed there was a need for improved CCTV in business districts, but said it was important keep the incident in perspective.

“This type if incident is not something that’s the norm, and we don’t need to assume it is the start of something bigger,” he said.

Although many people believed crime was escalating, that was not necessarily backed up by data.

“We have just had meetings with the Liquor Accord, and overall criminal incidents are actually down,” he said.

McHugh said police “had done a great job” of investigating the break-ins and had identified two alleged suspects.

“Relatively speaking, the peninsula is a very safe place to live and work, and we should remember that.”

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It’s been a bittersweet season for fans of I’m a Celebrity… this year – while hosts Dr Chris Brown and Julia Morris (pictured) are happily ensconced in South Africa’s Kruger National Park for the first time in three years, it’s the untraditional pairing’s last hurrah for the foreseeable future, with Brown decamping to rival network Seven in July. Until then, the number of hangry and humbled celebrities in the so-called jungle is starting to dwindle.

SATURDAY DEADPOOL 2

7MATE, 9.15pm

Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds, pictured), the masked mercenary with a foul mouth, is back in a fun sequel that lives up to the hype. Two years after the events of the original, Deadpool reluctantly teams up with the X-Men team to protect an unstable young mutant from dangerous cyborg Cable (Josh Brolin). Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Julian Dennison is Firefist, the imperilled orphan who possesses the ability to generate fire.

Thursday, April 27

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. A look at the fate of North Korean defectors.

8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. Presented by Tom Webster.

9.20 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Mls, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.05 Art Works. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R)

12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

MONDAY MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

SUNDAY SOCCER

10 BOLD, 3pm

It’s a historic year for women’s soccer (or football, if you will) in Australia. With the Matildas recently scoring a landmark victory over England, breaking a 30game winning streak ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil in July, there’s never been a better time to get behind the sport. Western United will play in this year’s A-League Grand Final today, hoping to finish their debut season with the championship trophy in hand. Tara Rushton (pictured above) leads the coverage live from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium.

While many cooks follow recipes dutifully, step-by-step, we all know those who can craft masterpieces by adding and substituting ingredients on the fly. The makers of MasterChef are in the latter category – deftly mixing classic flavours Fans & , making the kids MasterChef , and now keeping us on our toes with a Secrets season. In tonight’s premiere, the contestants are immediately thrown in the deep end when Jamie Oliver arrives.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (M) Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News.

8.30 Asking For It. (Malv) Part 2 of 3. Jess Hill investigates our institutional responses to rape and alternative justice systems.

9.30 Miniseries: Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (MA15+) Part 2 of 3.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Exit. (Final, MA15+adv)

11.55 Beneath The Surface. (Madl, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Justin is desperate for answers.

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

9.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.45 The Latest: Seven News.

11.15 Fantasy Island. (Ma) Roarke and Javier grow closer.

12.15 Black-ish. (PGa)

1.15 My France With Manu. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) Flight paramedic Steve heads to the country.

9.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns) Dr Jane Leonard treats a young female.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am) 12.40

Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosts Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown say goodbye to two more celebrities in a double elimination.

9.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Final) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv, R) Rollins catches up with an old flame. 12.00 The Project. (R)

3.25 Rage Closer. (R)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.30. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30

4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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.

News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

Friday, April 28

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney plants with her dad.

8.30 Traces. (Mal) The task facing McKinven is ever more daunting, especially now that his wife Azra is joining the investigation.

9.20 Miniseries: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 2. Phryne and Jack find the third and most important Crypt treasure.

10.10 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Ml, R) Broden goes to a buck’s party.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.55 Close To Me. (Madl, R)

11.45 Smother. (Mlv, R)

1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wrecks That Changed The World: Scotland’s Sea Secrets.

(Final, PG) Takes a look at shipwrecks.

8.30 Robson Green’s British Adventure: The River Towy And Abersoch. Part 1 of 4.

9.25 Exploring Northern Ireland. (PGas, R) Part 3 of 4.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav)

11.45 Cheyenne & Lola. (MA15+l, R) 1.50 Romulus. (MA15+av) 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper tries to help a bulldog.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. St Kilda v Port Adelaide.

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

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

12.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 What The Killer Did Next: Sian Roberts. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

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Saturday, April 29

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo explore their holiday hotel room.

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

7.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2022. (PG, R) Featuring a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

9.20 A Grand Royal Design. (R) An inside look at the restoration of Dumfries House, a rundown estate in one of the most deprived parts of the UK.

10.15 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4.

11.15 Fires. (Mal, R) Tash and Mott head to a beachside community.

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

SOME OF THIS TRIPS HIGHLIGHTS:

• Amazing Tiwi Island Experience

• Sunset Dinner Cruise

• Litchfield National Park

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: Alhambra, Treasure Of Andalusia. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at Kensington Palace, the private home of the British royal family.

10.20 Lennon’s Last Weekend. (Mad, R)

11.30 Outlander. (MA15+)

12.40 Germinal. (Mav)

1.45 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. The Strawbridge peach tree is finally fruiting.

8.30 MOVIE: This Is 40. (2012, MA15+ls, R)

A married couple turning 40 are mired in a midlife crisis with unruly kids, mounting debt and a failing relationship. Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel.

11.10 MOVIE: Begin Again. (2013, Ml, R) Keira Knightley.

1.10 Drive TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln) Chappo sees a swimmer struggling.

8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for NSW Ambulance’s Sydney operations.

9.30 Territory Cops. (Mav, R) The constables focus on a major drug and alcohol issue affecting the community.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Melbourne v North Melbourne.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

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

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PGhv, R) Harry Potter is being hunted. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.15 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, Mv, R) A warrior embarks on a quest. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

12.05 MOVIE: Nerve. (2016, Ma, R) Emma Roberts.

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGaln, R) Chappo sees a swimmer struggling.

6.30 The Dog House. (Return, PG) A Yorkshire terrier pair show size does not matter.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv) Jamie learns that Eddie’s friend’s restaurant may be a drug front. Erin faces disturbing accusations.

9.30 CSI: Vegas. (Mm) Medical examiner Sonya’s life is in jeopardy when she is exposed to a mysterious poison.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

France 24 Feature.

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 My Favorite Martian. 12.20pm MOVIE: Johnny You’re Wanted. (1956) 1.50 MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 3.45

MOVIE: Hawaii. (1966, PG) 7.00 Rugby

11.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World

This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30

Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Prince Charles:

Inside The Duchy Of Cornwall. (PG, R) 3.25

Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (PG, R) 4.15

Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Art Works. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Lottery Of Life. A look at the issue of organ donation.

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

7.30 Grand Designs: Canterbury. Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Ma) Part 3 of 4. Village tensions reach crisis point thanks to the popularity of a local artisan bakery and mill.

9.50 Close To Me. (Final, Mals) Jo learns what happened to her.

10.40 MotherFatherSon. (Madlv, R)

11.40 Road To Now: Globalisation. (PG, R)

1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG) 10.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 11.00 The World From Above. (PG, R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 3. 4.00

Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege.

Women’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI

World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. Highlights. 5.30 Walking Wartime England.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The SabreToothed Tiger. (PG)

8.30 The Andes Tragedy: 50 Years Later. A look at Uruguayan Air Force flight 571.

9.25 Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens. (R) Part 1 of 2.

11.15 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service. (Ml, R)

1.05 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 2.00 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. (PG, R)

3.40 The Source. (Ma, R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (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 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

12.00 Football. VFL. Round 6. Coburg v Geelong.

2.40 AFL Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Richmond v Gold Coast Suns.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Born To Kill? Herbert Mullin. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Herbert Mullin.

11.00 Quantum Leap. (Ma)

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Perth SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R)

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

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

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Attack On Police HQ. (Malv, R)

11.10 The First 48. (MA15+al)

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+adv, R) 12.50 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.20 9Honey Hacks. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final, PGals) The top three celebrities receive a visit from their loved ones, before the King or Queen of the jungle is crowned.

9.00 The Last Last Late Late Show Special. Tom Cruise reunites with James Corden for one final over-the-top sketch.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) Tennant is involved in a chopper crash.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 Louis Theroux Interviews... 9.15 Louis Theroux: Return To The Most Hated Family. 10.20 A Wild Year On Earth. 11.05 Vera. 12.35am Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final) 1.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 2.10 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. 3.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

Engineering. 8.30 The Nine Lives Of Vince McMahon. 10.10 Drill Rap. 11.05 Over The Black Dot. 11.35 Yokayi Footy. 12.30am MOVIE: The Eight Hundred. (2020, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

2.30pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.50 Football.

NTFL. Women’s. Under 18s. Replay. 4.05 Football.

NTFL. Men’s. Under 18s. Round 9. Darwin Buffaloes v Waratah. Replay. 5.20 The Whole Table. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild West. 7.30 Asking For It. 8.30

MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+) 10.15

MOVIE: Rurangi. (2020, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Breaker Morant. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.10 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 8.40 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.20 Amarcord. (1973, M, Italian) 12.35pm Red Sun. (1971, M) 2.40 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, PG) 4.50 God Willing. (2015, PG, Italian) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 Léon: The Professional. (1994, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.

Monday, May 1

The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG)

Hosted by Paul Barry.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 India Now. (R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 The Business. (R)

11.40 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.25 Miniseries: Ridley Road. (Mv, R) 1.25 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses: Boston Light. (PG) Part 3 of 3.

8.30 My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorius. (M) Part 3 of 3. Follows Barry and June in the build up to their VOD meeting with Oscar.

9.25 Race For The Sky: Rise Of The Pioneers. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Reyka. (MA15+av)

12.00 Miss S. (PGv, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Grace’s Amazing Machines. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 A Wild Year

Joy Of Painting.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGl) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

9.00 9-1-1. (Return, Ma) A dry thunderstorm rolls over Los Angeles, bringing a series of lightning strike emergencies for the 118.

10.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Return, Ma) Thunderstorms hit Austin.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Kochie’s Business Builders. (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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 RPA. (PGm) A man gets a second chance at a transplant.

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

10.20 Footy Classified. (M)

11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

12.10 Untold Crime Stories: The Disappearance Of Shannon Matthews. (Ma)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (Return, PGal) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes.

9.15 Ghosts. (PGls) A recently awakened teen ghost decides to sabotage all the relationships at Woodstone.

9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) The team must navigate the mistrust of authorities in a tight-knit Somali community in Minnesota.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

8.00 Great Australian Stuff: Play. (PG)

9.00 The Truth About Menopause With Myf Warhurst. Myf Warhurst learns about menopause.

10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.05 MotherFatherSon. (Madlv, R) 1.05 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (Mv, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Barry Humphries. (Return) Barry Humphries explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at whether shifting gender roles left men without a sense of direction.

9.30 Dateline: Rat Hunters. A look at New York City’s rat problem.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Manayek. (MA15+d)

11.55 Outlier. (Mal, R)

3.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 Cosentino: Decennium. (PGl) International magician and illusionist Cosentino presents his best acts of the last 10 years.

9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mam) A patient’s faith seems to cause Asher some skepticism in light of his own relationship with religion.

11.10 The Latest: Seven News.

11.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Backpacker Murders. (MA15+av, R) A look at the backpacker murders.

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 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.50 David Attenborough’s Frozen Planet II: Frozen Lands. (PGa) Explores the largest land-habitat on Earth, home to great Boreal forests and the barren tundra.

10.00 Nine News Late.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

11.25 Court Cam. (MA15+av)

11.50 Suspect Number 1. (Mlv, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 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.

Wednesday, May 3

ABC News.

7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG)

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program.

9.05 Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (MA15+l) Broden helps Mark kick his addiction.

9.30 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Staged. (Ml, R)

10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business.

(R) 11.00 Frayed. (Mal, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 12.35 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. (MA15+ad, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Mlw) Food is becoming a critical issue.

8.35 Brian Cox: How The Other Half Live. (M) Part 2 of 2. Brian Cox sets out to learn whether the American dream is a myth or a reality.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+al) Captain Berge and his men from the Free French arrive in the desert to train with the SAS.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Furia. (MA15+av)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+av, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 Accused. (Mav) A teenager suspects foul play when he discovers his mother’s former hospice caretaker is dating his father.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Family Murders. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Absentia. (MA15+asv, R)

1.30 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The travel guides head to Malaysia.

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

9.30 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, Mlv, R) A reluctant soldier relives the same day. Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.

11.45 Nine News Late.

12.10 Ordinary Joe. (Final, Ma)

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Jamie Oliver is back for another day in the MasterChef Australia kitchen.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The NCIS team digs deep to investigate a US Navy lieutenant who is accused of trying to murder her husband but has no memory of the attack. Kasie navigates a potential medical scare.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) The search for a suspect who is drugging women’s drinks leads the unit to Muncy’s brother.

9.40 Fire Country. (PGav) An internal investigator suspects Jake of being the serial arsonist who has been setting recent fires.

10.40 Bull. (Mv, R) Bull tries to bring down a drug lord.

11.30 The Project. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

1.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Community input missing from ‘closed door’ negotiations

Is it any wonder that ratepayers seek an inquiry into Mornington Peninsula Shire (“Ratepayers want inquiry into shire” The News 11/4/23)?

If we take the recent actions regarding Peninsula Aero Club and the shire there’s plenty to be unveiled. Both organisations have caused much angst, time and expense to the community.

In Freedom of Information documents obtained from the shire, it is evident that decisions are being made that are not in the best interests of all residents. During the latest failed negotiations between PAC and the shire (before the recent PAC vs Shire VCAT hearing and outcome) the CEO John Baker wrote in an email: “A reputational risk to council from the inevitable and very public accusations that we have carved up a ‘preferential’ deal behind closed doors with the airfield. The s173 agreement does not allow for any input other than from the airfield and ourselves. This is fine but we need to brace for this …”.

Actually, no, that’s not fine at all. Where is the community input – the residents the shire is meant to represent?

Worse still, of the three councillors involved with the negotiations it seems to me that at least one was not unbiased.

[Anthony] Marsh had secret negotiations with PAC during 2021 with no community representation or consultation? Does that pass the pub test?

These are yet more examples of Tyabb and surrounding residents being failed and treated with contempt by the shire and the PAC.

Rohan Burch, Somerville

Questions unanswered

Our elected leaders need to be more honest and transparent when representing their constituents.

On 4 March Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas attended the first ministerial meeting of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) in Japan.

He was joined by Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister to sign an agreement to supply hydrogen-frombrown-coal from AGL’s Loy Yang mine to Hastings for shipping to Japan.

However, there are many unanswered questions about this hydrogen project and the lack of consultation with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council and engagement with local residents.

What is the proposed hydrogen gas pipeline route from the Latrobe Valley to Hastings?

and the Aboriginals themselves have stuffed it up in various ways. By and large the cry among the one in five undecided is for “more details”, almost all of which haven’t a clue as to the meaning of more details, which become evident when I ask, “What particular details?”

Cliff Ellen, Rye

Ignorant response

Offering help to us on the Mornington Peninsula is somewhat ironic given Western Australia’s very poor record on their treatment of the Indigenous population (“Need Voice details” Letters 18/4/23). Spouting the bitter negative line of right wing voices and the LNP of “If you don’t understand it-don’t vote for it. Vote No” is the lazy and ignorant response to addressing 250 years of poor treatment.

What the thinking person should do is say to themselves: “If I don’t know I should make every effort to find out about what the Voice means and then I will be able to make an informed decision at the referendum.” The lazy way out serves no one.

Dr Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Climate change

Interesting to learn that [Flinders MP] Zoe

did nothing towards the overpass.

Just who have Sam and Zoe applied pressure to regarding the overpass and what dates? What has been the result?

On another note, has Sam approached anyone in state government regarding the new Rosebud Hospital that was promised by the Libs at the last state election? John Cain, McCrae

Praise misplaced

Thoughts and words that offer accolade’s to the Victorian Labor Party and [Premier] Daniel Andrews might need to be reconsidered given the latest revelations released by IBAC where the Andrews Government’s total involvement in the recent episode in the ‘’jobs for mates rort sagas”, this time involving a $1.2 million grant to the Hospital Workers Union in 2018 without going to tender for the project.

Typically, Dan answers: “I can’t recall, I don’t remember.” With these types of comments, it’s a wonder the man can remember where he works and lives.

I speculate if Dan has the intestinal fortitude and courage to stand aside until all the IBAC inquiries into his government are complete and released to the people.

Bruce White, Safety Beach

Housing alternatives

Louise Page, Tyabb

If all this wasn’t enough, the $350,000 shire payout to the private club also requires investigation.

‘Disgraceful’ costs claim

Has there ever been such a display of anticommunity behaviour as the private Peninsula Aero Club (at Tyabb Airfield) taking Mornington Peninsula Shire to VCAT and allowing residents to participate then going after them for costs (“Aero club loses bid for $124,000 legal costs”

The News 18/4/23)?

On 14 September 2022, Jack Vevers (then president of the private aero club), wrote on a local Facebook page: “We allowed everyone that wanted to be a party to the VCAT hearing an opportunity to have their say … we felt it was important to give everyone a chance”.

As a result, residents did their best with smaller personal funds to be heard because there was little confidence in the shire to represent locals adequately. How disgraceful then that PAC applies to VCAT asking for the shire and residents to cough up another $124,000. Thankfully, VCAT saw the injustice in PAC’s action and dismissed the claim. Keith Old, Tyabb

Residents failed

It seems that whatever happens regarding the Tyabb airfield, it is the residents who bear the brunt. The behaviour of the Peninsula Aero Club to go after Mornington Peninsula Shire and local residents for $124,000 in costs for a VCAT case that the aero club instigated is reprehensible (“Aero club loses bid for $124,000 legal costs”

The News 18/4/23). Additionally, is it OK that the shire (represented by the CEO John Baker and Crs [Paul] Mercurio, [Despi] O’Connor and

How much water will the hydrogen liquefaction facility in Hastings require and where will the water be sourced – the Wonthaggi desal plant or Western Port?

Where will the carbon dioxide waste (CO2) be taken? Will Esso/ExxonMobil take the CO2 and pump it into their old oil and gas fields – “out of sight, out of mind”?

Who will be legally liable and pay for any environmental damage due to accident or leakage from the carbon, capture and storage (CCS) of the CO2 – the Victorian taxpayer?

Were our local elected leaders Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio informed of this agreement and are they opposed to this hydrogen export project?

Japan wants hydrogen, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal from Australia but it does not want any CO2 emissions.

There are plans to transport CO2 from Japan to Australia via undersea pipelines and store the CO2 beneath our territorial waters.

Our elected leaders talk about climate change action, but all the action is being taken in secret behind closed doors.

Dale Stohr, Crib Point

Details available

The Voice, more details? I keep hearing these words, echoing [Liberal leader] Peter Dutton’s. Which particular details are they searching for?

If they do not know the setup of what [the Prime Minister Anthony] Albanese is proposing I suggest they were not listening.

It is not about the details people, it’s about getting it right, for us (our government) and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

It’s not about politics, prejudice and fear, unless that is what you’re searching for.

For many years now different governments

McKenzie attended the COP27 last November (“Libs need to follow McKenzie and take climate change more seriously”” Letters 18/04/23). Then to read that her webpage regrets climate change in Australia has “become political”.

Good grief, I just snorted hot coffee onto my lap.

Perhaps I can send an environmentally sensitive dry cleaning bill to the member who, apparently, was born yesterday.

David Martin, Mount Martha

Newsletter praised

I wanted to highly commend all those involved with the impressive Anzac Day commemorative newsletter I received in my letterbox from [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie.

It is so beautifully put together and so informative. It is something well worth keeping for future reference. Excellent job!

Gloria Kearton, Hastings

Overpassing the buck

Has everyone received their latest propaganda sheet co-signed by [Flinders MP] Zoe McKenzie and Nepean MP] Sam Groth? The previous LNP government did not commit $75 million for the Jetty Road overpass. [Former Flinders MP] Greg Hunt reached into the pork barrel and plucked that phantom figure out in 2019 to help him to retain his seat of Flinders.

We never saw any action until recently and they are out of government.

I don’t recall any announcement from the state LNP putting a further phantom $100 million into the mix. Who paid the $5 million,(quoted by Zoe) towards the current works on pedestrian safety improvements?

It’s commendable that Zoe and Sam will fight for the much needed upgrade. It’s a pity that in all the years of both state and federal LNP governments they sat on their hands as usual and

The Albanese government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), designed to build 30,000 social and affordable homes in five years, is both too slow and not enough. That number is a guess, by the way, not a promise.

Be assured that the housing industry has a delusional idea of what affordable housing is. When they are done there will be nothing that homeless or women with children can afford.

There are many “affordable” solutions: onebathroom 3D concrete printed houses can be built in as little as 18 hours for approximately $7000; container homes can cost as little as $1200 a square metre – roughly a 40 per cent drop in construction costs.

Unfortunately, prefab homes are too expensive. Google 3D homes and container homes and have a look at cost and images.

There is a need for a paradigm shift to redefine a home beyond bricks and mortar and we need the government to put the screws to the housing industry in defining what affordable and social housing is and then hold their feet to the fire.

Ït is quite sad that so few have any empathy for the homeless which includes homeless women and women escaping domestic violence.

My effort to try to secure some shelter from the elements as winter comes was only supported by four people (five if I count myself).

I have been able to put forth four sleeping tents from gofund.me/ae46970e which is something, I guess.

So, with my personal donation, it means that people can be sheltered.

I did not expect to collect billions, but this response is dismal. Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

‘Saintly rebel’

Father Bob Maguire, a saintly rebel priest for God and God’s people. Thank you Bob Mary Lane, Mornington

No need for inquiry into shire - mayor

MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Steve Holland says it is “unnecessary and without basis” for the state government to investigate the shire’s performance.

“Based on recent benchmarking, [the shire] remains one of the most efficient councils in Victoria, compared to similar councils,” Holland said.

“The shire continues to deliver a balanced budget every year and has the eighth lowest rates out of 79 councils in Victoria. This is the place to be.” Holland’s comments follow calls by two ratepayer groups for an inquiry.

“Our request that the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry is simply an investigation, not an indication of

guilt and offers a means for improving performance,” treasurer/secretary of Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers’ Association Alan Nelsen and Nepean Ratepayers Association president Colin Watson have told the Premier Daniel Andrews (“Ratepayers want inquiry into shire” The News 11/4/23).

The two ratepayer groups point to a different survey than the one quoted by the mayor that involved only rates. They say the Department of Local Government’s 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey confirms that the shire has “lost its way” and that the government “can no longer claim that it is unaware of the embarrassment this council is causing”.

Regarded as a “report card” for municipalities, the community satisfaction survey was the “worst ever” result for the shire (“Shire hits ‘all time’ low in satisfaction” The News 3/10/22).

Then mayor Cr Anthony Marsh said it had been “disappointing” to see the drop in public satisfaction of the shire’s performance.

“... I believe the results in part reflect the circumstances we’ve faced during the year, being the pandemic, a major storm clean-up and a severe shortage of contractors,” he said.

The results, according to J W S Research which surveyed Victorian municipalities for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, showed the

shire as being “significantly” below the state average in nine out of 28 service areas as well as in customer service, value for money and performance.

“Indeed, more than twice as many residents feel that the direction of council’s overall performance has deteriorated than improved in the last 12 months,” the survey company stated.

“This is reflected across most individual service areas, as well as customer service, where perceptions have declined significantly and are at the lowest levels recorded.”

The only areas where the shire performed better than similar councils was in tourism development and “the appearance of public areas”.

The poor result followed reports of rifts between councillors elected in November 2020. Eight of the 11 elected councillors had not previously been councillors and one of the three reelected councillors (Hugh Fraser) has since resigned, followed last November by Paul Mercurio who was elected as the state MP for Hastings and in January this year by Kerri McCafferty. Among the problems faced by the new council were factions (including the at the time mayor sometimes only emailing five “supportive” councillors) and complaints laid with the Local Government Inspectorate by councillors and community groups. Keith Platt

GIFTING MUM AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

JUST in time for Mother’s Day, give the special women in your life who need ‘nothing’ the gift she really wants – time and experiences to create memories with her family. Frankston Arts Centre has done the hard work for you by selecting a range of shows that Mums, Grandmothers, Sisters and Aunties will love in 2023.

Fans of history and classical music will be swept back in time to 1918 when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra perform An Evening with the MSO: Elgar’s Cello Concerto and more on Friday 2 June. Internationally acclaimed Australian cellist Li-Wei Qin performs one of the most divine, lyrical, and emotionally stirring works of the 20th century. The Victorian State Ballet tour bring two beautiful productions to Frankston Arts Centre in 2023, with The Snow Queen on Sunday 25 June and Giselle on Sunday 17 September. Both of these performances promise to bring sheer joy to all ages, with incredible dancers and costumes.

For Mums who love an Australia story, swing into The Sunshine Club - a radiant and joyful Australian musical where everyone is welcome and romances bloom - on Tuesday 27 June.

From the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country, to the major cities of USA and Europe, and now to the stages of Australia – the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine tours to Frankston on Thursday 29 June. Presenting two sensational ballet performances in one magnificent evening – audiences will enjoy Forest Song, and Don Quixote.

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream will sweep theatre fans away on a wild ride. This powerful new play about impermanenceof life, love… and ice cream, is on Tuesday 11 July. Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry and inspired sound design this show

is guaranteed to blow your mind and melt your heart.

PLOS Musical Productions present a spectacular production of Strictly Ballroom

The Musical - the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart – from Friday

GRAND KYIV BALLET OF UKRAINE TO TOUR AUSTRALIA

FROM the trauma and heartbreak of war in their country, to the major cities of USA and Europe. Now to the stages of New Zealand and Australia...this is the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine.

The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine was formed in 2014 by the premier dancer of the National Opera of Ukraine, Oleksandr Stoianov.

Oleksandr is not only the principal dancer of the Grand Kyiv Ballet, but also Artistic Director and Producer. He is renowned for his high jumps, energy and is known as the modern Nureyev.

The company perform a diverse range of classical repertoire, including the legendary ballets Forest Song, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Giselle, and Carmen Suite, as well as other contemporary ballets.

Since the outbreak of war in 2022, at the request of their families, the Grand Kyiv Ballet have remained outside of Ukraine. They now dance all around the world including tours throughout Europe, United States of America, China, and South America.

In April, May & June 2023, the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will perform their double bill, Forest Song & Don Quixote, throughout New Zealand and Australia

Act One – The Ukrainian showpiece...Forest Song

This legendary ballet has for more than 75 years remained the pride of Ukraine and a reflection of their cultural heritage.

Forest Song is a magical love story, full of mysticism, highlighting the conflict between the human world and nature. It tells a tale of love between a man Lukash, and a fantastical forest creature, Mavka. The fearless and brave Mavka longs for peace in her world, just as Ukraine longs for peace in her country today. The ballet is filled with intricate duets, fouettés and complex choreographic pieces. Forest Song will be performed for the first time

ever in New Zealand.

Act Two – Don Quixote

Edited into one vibrant act, this flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet is a much-loved romantic comedy. It tells the story of a courageous but troubled man’s quest for love. Gypsies, bullfighters, lavish costumes, breath-taking dancers, and an inspiring music score ensures that this is a...not-to-be-missed experience. Book your ticket at the FAC on (03) 9784 1060

W: thefac.com.au

28 July to Saturday 5 August. This uplifting and courageous tale originated as a stage play that Baz Luhrmann created, and promises all the larger than life characters, costumes, wigs, glitz and glamour from the movie, springing to life in a kaleidoscope of colour and a sequinned, sparkling visual

extravaganza.

Fans of the Bee Gees will love The Australian Bee Gees show on Thursday 10 August. Fresh from celebrating 10 years and over 3,000 shows headlining on the Las Vegas strip, the Australian Bee Gees Show are heading to Frankston Arts Centre as part of the Australian leg of their 25th anniversary tour! Reminisce all of the hits in a nostalgic trip down memory lane at this multimedia concert event.

Multiple award-winning entertainer

Catherine Alcorn performs her most iconic role as The Divine Miss Bette, a spectacularly joyous music and comedy event where she channels the legendary Bette Midler on Friday 6 October. Following standing ovations around the globe including triumphant seasons at the Sydney Opera House and the USA, The Divine Miss Bette is a bawdy, brash and rapturous experience.

In November, Tommy Fleming ‘The Voice of Ireland’ returns with all the Irish hits, folk songs and classics. Back after four years, with sold out shows across Ireland & the UK, Tommy Fleming brings his show to Frankston Arts Centre on Saturday 4 November.

Audiences will enjoy traditional Irish songs mixed with contemporary classics from "Danny Boy" & "Raglan Road" to "You Raise Me Up" and more.

For those hard-to-buy-for Mums, a gift card for the Frankston Arts Centre may be just the ticket. If you are stuck for ideas for the Mum who has everything, purchase a Frankston Arts Centre gift card online at thefac.com.au or call Box Office on 03 9784 1060.

Picture: John McRae

Oleksandr Stoianov - People’s Artist of Ukraine, 2019

Anzac Day commemorative service at Frankston

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

ANZAC Day was observed as a closed holiday in Frankston last Wednesday by many of the business people.

It was noteworthy that all returned soldiers closed their shops during the whole day. It is difficult to realise why the full significance of the day should appeal less to John Citizen than to the man who offered his all for the freedom of his country.

At 3 o’clock in the afternoon a commemorative service was held under the arch at the Honor Avenue.

The attendance was not as large as in former years, due no doubt to lack of proper organisation. The Frankston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association would find the general public not unwilling to assist in carrying out arrangements provided they were invited to do so.

The arch was draped with flags, the Union Jack and the Australian flags occupying prominent positions.

A large number of returned soldiers were in attendance. A lorry drawn up in front served as a platform on which was accommodated a piano used to assist in the singing. Mr. R. Fairnie acted as accompanist, and the opening hymn “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” went with a fine swing.

The popular Padre, Rev. Hugh Jones, of Ormond, conducted the proceedings. The following prayer in commemoration of the fallen was given by Lieut. Well, of the Salvation Army, “O Lord, Thou Lover of Souls, who through the mouth of Thy prophet of old his declared that all souls are Thine; we thank Thee for the brave and faithful dead who willingly laid down their lives on the battlefields in the war,

or succumbed to the perils of the deep.

We bless Thee for the dauntless courage of the sailors and soldiers of our Empire in the cause of truth and righteousness; in Thy hands, O Father, we leave their departed spirits, for Thou hast redeemed them through the blood of Thy dear son. Grant us so to follow their good example in faithfulness and endurance, even unto death, that we may be found worthy of the crown of everlasting life, through the merit of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.”

After the hymn, “Nearer, My God to Thee,” Mr. W. E. Watkins read the 66th Psalm.

The Rev. A. P. McFarlane (Anglican) was the first speaker. He said that the gathering was essentially, a religious one. The people had assembled to thank God for all He has done for them and the passage of Scripture just read gave the keynote of the service.

They had to thank God that in the hour of danger the young men, whose deaths they were that day commemorating, were inspired to perform a noble and splendid work.

They did their duty in the face of appalling difficulties, going onward in the spirit of self-sacrifice while guns were belching forth death on every side.

They not only did their duty, but they did it bravely.

They gave their very best – all they had – their very lives. The speaker believed that all the events of life are entirely under the control of God, and praise and glory should be given to Him for such splendid men and all they did for us.

The Lord’s Prayer was then repeated by the congregation.

Rev. A. E. Wellard, (Methodist) said their was no need to hesitate in giving

praise concerning the deeds at Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915. All the world acknowledged that the heroism of our soldiers on that occasion would never be forgotten.

Because of the noble deeds of our men we were proud to call them sons of Australia and their exploits had made us prouder of the Union Jack and our Australian flag.

The people of the present day should feel themselves pledged to peace, because of the great sacrifice they make to win freedom; and in striving to maintain peace we should exhibit the same magnificent faith and courage as did the men of 1915.

Many present day evils should be fought in the same way when nobility of character as well as courage was required.

Kipling’s “Recessional” was then sung.

Mr. W.E. Watkins (Presbyterian) felt it a great privilege to be asked by the Returned Soldiers’ League to say a word or two on this memorable occasion.

They were celebrating an event which stood out gloriously in the history of our young nation. He would not add to what previous speakers had said in extolling the heroism of our soldiers. It did not seem necessary.

One could only feel an infinite pity for those who did not appreciate the noble men of Anzac.

Mr. Watkins thought that consideration might be given to the manner of perpetuating the event.

There appeared to be no unanimity of opinion on the subject. Personally he thought the ceremony should have a religious setting.

The soldiers gave their lives for all

the things that God loved best. Remembering this consideration should be given as to how best to conserve and bring into the National life the spirit that actuated our men on 25th April, 1915.

How best could we guard and preserve the essence of that great sacrifice. One day should be fixed to commemorate Anzac Day, and the speaker favored the fourth Sunday of April, when all the people throughout the land could take part in a service of sweet reasonableness and make resolves to live as nobly as our brave soldiers had died.

Rev. Hugh Jones opened his address by asking all who had visited the War Museum in Melbourne to hold up their hand.

He noticed that only a few could signify in the affirmative, and suggested that parents make a point of taking their children to view the Museum before it was removed to Sydney. It would help them to visualise some of the ideas they had regarding the events of the Great War.

There they would see one of the boats, very much worn and broken; in which our men had made the landing on Gallipoli.

It was necessary that the young people should grow up in a full knowledge of all they owed to our soldiers. It seemed to him that the sacrifices of our men who gave their lives seemed to range in a measure alongside those of the one good Man: “No man taketh my life from me; I layeth it down of myself.”

Our soldiers had been no conscripts; they gave their lives voluntarily, as a duty to their country. These soldiers were our representatives; they went

out to serve and to die and their actions seemed to represent the sacrifice of the only begotten Son.

His opinion was that we were not grateful enough to our returned soldiers; some of whom laid down their lives just as truly as those whose bodies were now under the sod.

He besought tolerance for the incapacitated, many of whom had their nervous systems shattered beyond hope of recovery.

Lieut.-Colonel Lazarus said that although he felt tempted to refer to the remarks of previous speakers, he had to remember that he had a distinct function to perform, and that was to make a final appeal for funds in connection with the Frankston soldiers’ memorial.

He could say, however, he viewed Anzac Day as much as a birthday, as the anniversary of the more sorrowful occasion connected with the passing of loved comrades.

Anzac Day represented a majestic birth – it was the birthday of glorious nation. Twelve, months ago he had appeared before the people of Frankston as a stranger. He had a distinct message that day, and he gratefully remembered how finely the people had responded to the appeal for funds for the solders’ memorial.

The date of the erection and unveiling of the memorial was now on site, and with the money he felt sure of collecting that day the fund would be closed.

In addition, the committee would have enough money to add another room to the soldiers’ club house.

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From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 25 & 27 Apr 1923

Dromana's walk in the park against Rosebud, Crib Point smash struggling Rye

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

AFTER coming off a win against Red Hill last week, Rosebud faced Dromana at home on Saturday.

It was never going to be their day, with Dromana quick out of the blocks, slotting 3.3 to four single points for Rosebud by quarter time.

Dromana went hard in the second quarter, piling on another seven goals to Rosebud’s solitary major to be 53 points up at the main break.

It was pedestrian for Dromana from then on, maintaining the margin through to the final siren with a 60-point win 14.9 to 4.9.

Red Hill have yet to notch up a win for 2023, after going down to Mt Eliza by 65 points on Saturday.

It was a clinical exercise for the Redlegs.

While there were only 15 points in it at quarter time, Mt Eliza put the thumb screws on Red Hill in the second quarter to have a 41-point lead at the main break.

Red Hill were never in it and with the final score 13.16 to 4.5, they must be contemplating a difficult 2023 season.

Sorrento were coming off a loss last week to Frankston YCW when they came up against Pines this week.

The Pythons came out swinging in the first quarter with eight scoring shots to two. Inaccuracy in front of the sticks spoke of a lost opportunity as Pines went into the first quarter with only an 11-point lead.

The Sharks, slow in the water for the first quarter, picked up the pace in the second, slotting four majors. Pines managed five scoring shots, but while the Sharks hit the middle every time, inaccuracy in front meant they were only two points up at half time.

By the three-quarter break, Sorrento had managed to get their noses in front with a single point lead.

In the final quarter, Sorrento managed to pull away and at the final siren held on with a six point margin.

Although Pines had 26 scoring shots for the day compared to Sorrento’s 17, Sorrento’s accuracy saw them with a final score of 13.4 (82) to Pines’ 10.16 (76).

Leigh Poholke was the standout goal kicker for Sorrento with five majors.

Bonbeach hit the road to Langwarrin to take on the Kangaroos.

Having played in the Grand Final last year, Bonbeach had yet to notch a win for the season. But either had Langwarrin who went into the match with a loss and a draw to their name.

It was all tied up at quarter time, 16 points each. It was only in the second quarter that Langwarrin started to show their dominance on the scoreboard, slotting three goals to one for the quarter. They went into the big break with a 14-point lead.

After half time, the Kangaroos put their feet to the floor and punched on nine goals to Bonbeach’s two in what was to prove a game winning quarter. The status quo remained in the final quarter with both teams slotting three majors each. When the final siren came, the scores were 17.14 (116) to Langwarrin and 8.10 (58) for

Bonbeach.

The best goal kickers for Langwarrin were Harrison Paul with five, Matthew Peynenborg with four and Sean Herdman with three.

Wrapping up the Anzac round was the local derby between Frankston Bombers and Frankston YCW.

Frankston Bombers came out strongly against last year’s Premiers and ladder leaders. They had an impressive nine scoring shots to three in the first quarter, but inaccuracy left them with only a six-point margin at the first break.

The Stonecats managed to claw back in the second half to have it all tied up at 32 points each at the big break.

The third quarter was a war of attrition, as each team slogged it out in a back-and-forth affair that saw no change in the scoreboard.

It was only in the final quarter that Frankston YCW drilled down against the Bombers to show why they are the best team in the league again in 2023. In a free-flowing quarter, the Stonecats added eight goals, while restricting the Bombers to five.

The final score ended up in Frankston YCW’s favour 12.13 (85) to 9.11 (65).

DIVISION TWO

IT’S been a lean few years for the Crib Point seniors. They finished bottom of the ladder last year notching up two wins. But after a stunning first round in 2023, the belief is back, and anything could happen in 2023.

Rye, on the other hand, has had a ter-

rible start to 2023. Yet to get a win, they have taken the Magpie’s spot as the division’s cellar-dwellers.

Things were only going to get worse for the Demons on Saturday as Crib Point undertook a systematic dismantling of Rye throughout the day.

The Magpies got off to a flying start, slotting eight goals to two in the first quarter to go into the first break with a 36-point lead.

Rye managed four majors in the second quarter to bring Crib Point’s lead back to 30 points at the main break.

The third quarter, Crib Point put Rye to the sword, kicking nine goals to three and opening up a 70-point lead by three quarter time.

The Magpies kept the Demons goalless in the final and finished up dishing out a 93-point drubbing with the final score 23.16 (154) to 9.7 (61).

Crib Point must be feeling like the tide has turned for them, while it looks like nothing short of an exorcism will save the Demons in 2023.

Chelsea hit the road and headed to Karingal for their Saturday game, fresh off a nice win over Somerville last week.

Karingal had yet to lose a match in their first two rounds with one win and one match abandoned due to the injury of ruckman Reuben Hanson.

It was close in the first quarter with Karingal seven points up at the first break. They applied some more pressure in the second and third quarters, going to the breaks 16 points and 18 points up.

In the final quarter, Karingal restricted Chelsea to a single major and managed to move away to notch up a 29-point win. The final score was 9.14

(68) to 4.15 (39).

Edithvale-Aspendale were fresh off a loss last week when they came up against Seaford Tigers on Saturday.

They weren’t going to make the same mistake twice, and they came out firing in the first quarter. In fact, it was pretty much all over by quarter time as they slotted 8.2 to a single major for Seaford Tigers. That’s a 44-point lead by quarter time!

The Tigers tried in the second with an impressive nine scoring shots in the quarter, but with seven of them going through for minor scores, they couldn’t make a dent on Edi-Asp’s lead. It was 50 points at the big break.

The Eagles continued to apply more pressure in the third quarter to take the lead out to 64 points at the threequarter break and bought it home in the final for a drubbing.

The final score was Edi-Asp 18.12 (120) to Seaford Tiger’s 6.11 (47).

Kurt Lo Po was the leading goal kicker for the victors with seven goals.

Tyabb and Hastings were both coming into this week’s round with a loss last week. Tyabb have struggled over the last few years but, like Crib Point, had started 2023 with an inspiring win.

Saturday turned out to be a walk in the park for the Yabbies as Hastings failed to put up any real resistance.

Held scoreless in the first quarter, and only managing two points in the second, Tyabb went off for the main break 9.8 (62) to 0.2 (2).

Hastings managed to get a couple of majors on the board in the third, but it was too little, too late and Tyabb extended their lead to 78 points by threequarter time.

Both teams managed to score four

goals in the final terms, but the Yabbies had it in the bag and hit the showers 78-point winners.

Among a raft of goal kickers, Jake Anderson was the best for Tyabb with six.

On paper, Somerville and Pearcedale looked evenly matched. And the scoreboard reflected that all day.

Somerville went into the first break with a six-point lead and the main break with a 13-point lead.

The Dales were never out of it and back and forth in the third saw them two straight kicks down at three quarter time.

They managed to peg it back a little in the final term but fell nine points short, with the Eagles running out winners.

The final match of the round was a see-sawing affair between Devon Meadows and Mornington.

Mornington got the best start with seven scoring shots to three in the first quarter giving them a nine-point lead at the break.

Devon Meadows found the middle of the sticks five times in the second to edge ahead by three points at half time.

The third quarter should have seen the Panthers run away with it. They had eight scoring shots to three but put six of them through for minor scores. So, despite all the effort, they went into three quarter time still with only a three-point lead.

Mornington managed to grind back against Devon Meadows in the last and got their noses in front. When the final siren came, the Bulldogs were just five points up, but it was enough to get the chocolates.

Couldn't hang on: Frankston Bombers tried their best but were overrun by the Stonecats.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Right result in thrilling Mornington Cup

By Julian Cook

MORNINGTON hasn’t heard many cheers louder than on Saturday when Right You Are was declared the 2023 Neds Mornington Cup (2400m) winner.

The atmosphere was electric as Hezashocka and Right You Are paired off down the home straight with fans left on the edge of their seats in one of the closest photo finishes in recent memory.

With the crowd left in limbo for several minutes while the judge deliberated, Right You Are’s co-trainer David Eustace, who watched the race from a friend’s wedding, was none the wiser as to the result.

“I wasn’t sure actually,” Eustace said.

“I actually thought that it could have easily been a dead heat but yeah, it was close, wasn’t it?”

Reflecting on the performance the next day, a proud Eustace was quick to heap praise on his powerful gelding who began his marathon preparation over seven months ago in BM84 grade.

“Obviously he was very, very tough,” Eustace said. “Yeah, it was terrific and you know, he just keeps on going from strength to strength.”

The Mornington Cup was Right You Are’s incredible sixth win from his previous seven starts. When asked whether his latest performance, against arguably one of the most talented Mornington Cup line-ups of all time, had surprised him, Eustace said that it’s Right You Are’s longevity that had amazed him the most.

“I wouldn’t say necessarily ‘surprise’ but yeah, it’s not necessarily that you’d expect him to end up racing for so long,” Eustace said.

Now likely to head to the paddock, Right You Are will be set for the biggest challenge of his career this spring with his Mornington Cup victory securing him automatic entry into October’s $5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m).

“Absolutely yeah, I suspect he will have a bit of a break now and obviously we’ll focus on getting him spot on for the Cup,” Eustace said.

For now, Eustace’s attention will turn to overseas with he and co-trainer Ciaron Maher heading a strong Australian contingent on their way to Royal Ascot in the UK with their star filly Coolangatta. “Really looking forward to that, it’s going to be a great trip, hopefully,” Eustace said.

“Yeah, that’s our focus for the next six weeks, getting her spot on for that.”

Hockey club sticks at it for fifty years

FRANKSTON Hockey Club has celebrated 50 years of fun and friendship within the City of Frankston.

The club was founded in 1973 by a group of passionate local players that consisted of hockey greats Robert “Chicken” Howell and triple Olympian Des Piper. Together, the club took a trip down memory lane on Saturday 1 April for an anniversary celebration and shared

stories and laughs as Teams of the Decades were announced.

Joining in on the celebration were founding members Neil Rist, Russell “Hollywood” Whitney and triple Olympian Des Piper who were accompanied by a strong showing of Life Members and family members of other founding members who were not able to make the evening.

“We were grateful to have Des make

the journey from NSW and join us on the evening who was named captain of men’s Team of the Half Century,” current president Chris Wall said.

“The night was not only a milestone celebration and announcement of the teams, but it also served as a great opportunity for teammates and volunteers to re-connect as well as introduce the current generation of members to the Stingrays who came

before them.”

The club has experienced many highlights of the last 50 years including being one of only four Melbourne clubs to grow memberships past prepandemic numbers, Mr Wall said.

“2022 saw the club clear 240 active memberships with 2023 looking to be even stronger,” he said.

Other recent highlights include the women’s first grade premiership in

2019 and men’s first grade premiership in 2022.

In the last 12 months, there has also been the fantastic efforts of Victorian Masters Representatives Travis and Chris Firth and Victorian Junior Under-15s representative Kobi Hull. Mr Wall said the club was looking forward to celebrating more feats and milestones as the Stingrays forges ahead in the next 50 years.

Celebration: Frankston Hockey Club life members celebrated and reflected on the half century milestone. Cake time: Des Piper and Russell Whitney blow the candles out on the 50th birthday cake. Pictures: Supplied

Picture: Racing Photos

Powell on top of the Mount

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

A MAN-OF-THE-MATCH performance from Jamie Powell underpinned Mount Eliza’s 3-1 derby success against Mount Martha in their State 5 clash at Civic Reserve on Saturday.

The visitors had planned to attack Mount Martha out wide and with Powell and Lachie Mitchell on song it worked a treat.

Mount Eliza player-coach Bryce Ruthven went close with a free kick and midfielder Fraser Keon made a superb run only to force a corner in the early exchanges.

Powell broke the deadlock in the 41st minute with an excellent run before taking on Mount Martha right back Dan Fernandes and unleashing a fine far post finish to make it 1-0.

Another fine run down the left by Powell six minutes into the second half saw him cross to Mitchell whose header gave the visitors a two-goal cushion.

The contest was put out of Mount Martha’s reach in the 73rd minute after the home side tried to play through the centre corridor and good pressing from Powell and Keon won the ball sending Chris Parry through and he made no mistake.

Mount Martha’s Anton Beeby scored in the 82nd minute but it was little consolation for the home side who had been outplayed for much of the match.

While Mount Eliza players were celebrating at the final whistle there were similar scenes at Baxter Park after the home team broke through for its first win of the State 4 season.

Baxter’s 2-1 win on Saturday against Endeavour United was fitting revenge over an opponent that had dumped it out of the Australia Cup in February.

Liam Baxter had returned from Scotland the previous day and was on the Baxter bench alongside Brodie Jones who had been sick throughout the week.

But the Scottish striker was thrust into the action when key Baxter forward Lachie McMinimee had to be replaced due to a hamstring injury after 20 minutes.

Jack Elliott sent Keegan Myatt through in the 26th minute but Endeavour keeper Thomas Andersen smothered well and in the 38th minute Myatt’s shot struck the bar before being cleared.

In time added in the first half Aiden McKenna’s long throw from the right was met with a glancing header from Elliott which went in at the back post.

But Endeavour hit back six minutes into the second period when a corner was headed on giving Henry Gordon a tap-in at the far post to make it 1-1.

Baxter’s free-kick forced Andersen into a full-stretch tip over in the 80th minute but he was helpless to stop substitute Dallas McNeill from stealing the show with a stunning strike after cutting in from the left in the 90th minute.

In NPL2 Langwarrin lost a controversial clash 4-1 away to Manningham United Blues last weekend.

Archie Macphee headed Langy in front after two minutes but it was one of the few moments of joy for the visitors who claim they had to endure a series of contentious decisions.

Langwarrin was expected to lodge a complaint as we went to press.

In State 1 Mornington is now on top of the league after winning its fourth game straight when it beat Springvale White Eagles 1-0 at the Serbian Sports Centre on Friday night.

The winner came courtesy of a superbly weighted and flighted Danny Brooks ball that was headed home by David Stirton in the 41st minute.

Late in the match an outstanding double save from Mornington keeper Kane Runge preserved the visitors’ lead.

Former Frankston Pines keeper Tommy Hull made his debut for the home side.

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In State 2 Skye beat league leader Mazenod 3-1 at Skye Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Both sides came into the match undefeated and with the best two defensive records in the competition but two minutes in Mitch Blake latched onto a wayward Leo McLeod touch and finished well into the bottom corner.

Two minutes later McLeod cleverly lobbed advancing Mazenod goalkeeper James Edgar to make it 2-0.

The visitors hit back when Stuart Edgar converted from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute however in the 56th minute they were reduced to 10 men when Alan Brandao kicked out and was given a straight red.

McLeod made the points safe in the 83rd minute when he was on the end of a Marcus Collier through ball and curled his effort into the bottom right corner.

The John Ramsden Memorial Winners were McLeod in the seniors and Alessio Izzo in the reserves.

Frankston Pines are still searching for a first league win after going down 4-0 at home to Mooroolbark.

The visitors gave Pines a lesson in efficiency and while Pines made a series of forays into the Barkers’ penalty area in the first half they were 3-0 down at half-time.

Pines can’t keep the ball and their impotence in attack is glaring.

Star striker Dylan Waugh has an-

Powell power: Mount Eliza winger Jamie Powell takes on Mount Martha’s Neal Byrne at Civic Reserve last weekend.

Inset: Baxter matchwinner Dallas McNeill.

Picture: Darryl Kennedy

other five weeks to go before returning from work commitments and the club could find itself entrenched in the relegation zone by then if it can’t turn things around quickly.

On Sunday Peninsula Strikers lost 1-0 at home to North Caulfield.

A moment of ill-discipline cost Strikers when keeper Nathan Brown was sent off for violent conduct in the 8th minute but the 10 men spurned chances to score especially in the second half when Riley Anderton should have made better contact with a header right in front.

In State 4 Somerville swamped Keysborough 7-0 to keep pace with the title contenders.

Nick Simmons started the onslaught when he headed home from a Conor McFall free-kick in the 33rd minute and four minutes later Marcus Anastasiou sent Joe Simmons through and he made it 2-0.

The Simmons show continued three minutes after the break when Tom Simmons beat three opponents then struck a low shot past Keysborough keeper Max Krista for the third.

It was 4-0 in the 54th minute after a McFall ball over the top set up Xavier Apela who hammered it past Krista.

Tom Simmons nabbed his second in the 69th minute and McFall got in on the act a minute later smashing the ball home at the near post for the sixth.

A deflected free-kick from McFall

completed the rout.

Chelsea drew 0-0 away to FC Noble Hurricanes on Friday night.

In State 5 Aspendale won the battle between two undefeated teams when it downed Casey Panthers 3-2 at Prospect Hill Reserve on Saturday while Rosebud overpowered Barton United 7-0 at Barton Recreation Reserve.

Jared Kilmartin, Matthew Leggett and Dom Paul were Aspendale’s scorers.

For Rosebud Noah Musso ran riot with four goals, Davis Markulin had a double and Julien Dos Santos also got on the scoresheet.

Rosebud and Aspendale are maintaining their promotion push in second and third spot respectively.

Mentone paid the price for a poor defensive display against Bunyip District at Heatherbrae Reserve last weekend going in 4-1 down at halftime with Joe Dunbar scoring for the Panthers.

Goals from Marcus Spivey (2) and Eric Ervine drew the visitors level but a late goal made it 5-4 in favour of the home side.

Seaford United went down 2-0 away to league leader Hampton Park United.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 28 April, 8.30pm: Chelsea v Noble Park, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Rosebud v Mount Martha, Olympic Park

Pakenham Utd v Mount Eliza, IYU Recreation Reserve

Saturday 29 April, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Melbourne City, Lawton Park

Mornington v Richmond, Dallas Brooks Park

Mooroolbark v Skye Utd, Esther Park

Lyndale Utd v Baxter, Lyndale Secondary College

Somerville Eagles v Endeavour Utd, Tyabb Central Reserve

Aspendale v Hampton Park Utd, Jack Grut Reserve

Seaford Utd v Barton Utd, North Seaford Reserve

Saturday 29 April 7pm: Heatherton Utd v Peninsula Strikers, Bosnia and Herzegovina Centre

Sunday 30 April 3pm: North Caulfield v Frankston Pines, Caulfield Park Mentone BYE