Western Port News 31 May 2023

MPs all aboard with bus promise

A HASTINGS to Mornington bus service is one step closer after the state government announced an extra $36.4 million in this year’s budget to improve bus services in growth areas.

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll and Hastings MP Paul Mercurio were in Hastings on Wednesday to announce that planning is underway for the cross-peninsula bus. No details have been released on when work might start on the bus route.

There are currently no direct bus connections linking Hastings to Mornington, with trips requiring lengthy travel via Frankston.

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council last year used the results of a community survey to push the state government to finance a cross-peninsula bus service, after 82 per cent of respondents said they wanted the service.

Carroll last week said community consultation will determine how the new route can provide cross-peninsula connections between Hastings and Mornington and better connect locals to employment, medical centres, education and shops.

Planning for the new bus link forms part of Victoria’s Bus Plan, which sets out plans to continue network improvements and increase the number of people travelling by bus.

Mercurio said Hastings was continuing to grow and better bus services were essential.

“We know locals in Hastings have been advocating for a service across the peninsula – so we will keep working with them to get them where they need to go,” he said.

Liz Bell

Politics rule budget response

THERE may not be a lot of cost-ofliving relief in the state budget for Mornington Peninsula residents but depending on which side of the political spectrum you’re on it’s not all bad news.

Hastings Labor MP Paul Mercurio was busy last week making announcements about infrastructure and service improvements, particularly for boating and transport.

Apart from Wednesday’s promise of a cross-peninsula bus service, the budget provided $271,000 to replace the northern pontoon at Hastings boat

ramp, $100,000 for Community House Network Southern Region, $1 million each for Somers and Somerville primary schools for basketball court covers, $900,000 to upgrade the Tankerton, French Island boat ramp, and $27.30 million for the Victorian Clean Energy Terminal project, Hastings.

Mercurio said he was “very happy with what the electorate of Hastings received in what was a very tight budget”.

“Having a seat at the table meant I was able to talk with ministers and get some of things that my community was asking for,” he said.

“Of course there is much more work to do, work which has begun, and I

look forward to seeing what we can achieve in next year’s budget.”

Mornington MP Liberal Chris Crewther called it a “horror budget” saying he was disappointed and accusing the government of short-changing his electorate.

“Labor’s budget slogan is ‘doing what matters’ – but doing what matters for who?” he said.

Crewther said Mornington Special Developmental School was the only recipient of money for an ongoing existing project in his electorate, which covers Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Tuerong and parts of Baxter and Moorooduc.

“There is unspecified funding for

Mount Eliza North Primary School among a $20 million fund covering many schools for planning for works, but not yet the $11.7 million of funding for them that Labor promised,” he said.

“Disappointedly, there is no muchneeded infrastructure funding for Mount Eliza Secondary College and Mornington Park Primary School.”

Crewther said residents would be hit by increases to land tax and the schools tax on independent schools, which will “undoubtedly” flow through to increased fees.

While there was money (believed to be about $10 million) for existing sewer and waste water works,

there was nothing for coastal erosion fixes, such as for Shire Hall, Hawker and Mount Martha North and South beaches, apart from VicCoast money “so perhaps some money could be shared from that”.

“Labor continues to allow the marginality of seats and an MP’s party to dictate budgeting allocations,” Crewther said.

Nepean MP Liberal Sam Groth said Rye Primary School received $42,000 of its promised $200,000 for new playgrounds.

“Eastbourne Primary School was promised $9.5million and has been included in the school upgrades delivery fund,” he said. Continued Page 7

Hailing the bus: Hastings MP Paul Mercurio says a crossMornington Peninsula bus service will make living and working on the peninsula more convenient for many.

PHONE: 03 5974 9000

Journalists: Keith Platt, Liz Bell, Brodie Cowburn Ph: 5974 9000. Email: team@mpnews.com.au

Photographers: Gary Sissons, Yanni

Advertising Sales: Ricky Thompson, 0425 867 578

Real Estate Account Manager: Ricky Thompson, 0425 867 578

Production/Graphic design: Marcus Pettifer, Danielle Espagne

Group Editor: Keith Platt

Publisher: Cameron McCullough

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: Peter McCullough, Stuart McCullough, Andrew Hurst, Craig MacKenzie.

ADDRESS: Mornington Peninsula News Group PO Box 588 Hastings 3915

Email: team@mpnews.com.au Web: www.mpnews.com.au

DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: 1PM ON THURS 1 JUNE 2023

NEXT ISSUE PUBLICATION DATE: WED 7 JUNE 2023

NEWS DESK Talks at Coolart

FRIENDS of Coolart, Parks Victoria and Intrepid Landcare have announced their Coolart Conversations program for 2023.

The presentations will be held from 6.45pm to 8.30pm in the Observatory at Coolart Wetlands and Homestead, Lord Somers Road. A light supper (coffee and cake) will be provided by Friends of Coolart.

The three experts to speak about “the wonders of Western Port” are executive historical archaeologist of Heritage Insight Wendy Dolling on Thursday 27 July; botanist and author Leon Costermans Thursday 7 September; and principal research scientist (mycology) at the Royal Botanic Gardens; and Tom May Thursday 2 November.

Register at eventbrite.com.au/e/ coolart-conversations-2023-registration-611508447227.

Rhapsody in town

PENINSULA Chamber Musicians’ orchestra and choir is performing Rhapsodies at Padua College’s performing arts centre, Oakbank Road, Mornington, at 2pm on Sunday 18 June.

The program includes Debussy’s Premiere Rhapsodie (Paul Jenkins soloist), Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue (Ben Martin), Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody Op 53 (Katrina Waters), Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, and Stars that Split the Night, by Melbourne composer Katy Abbott.

Tickets: trybooking.com/events/ landing/960674

Open garden

St MARY’S Catholic Primary School at 69 Marine Parade, Hastings, is in-

viting the public to the opening of its community garden from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday 7 June.

The event will include food stalls, cold drinks, scones and tea and showbags.

The user-friendly garden has been designed to showcase the natural environment and has wetlands, running and bike tracks.

Hastings scones

SCONES on Hastings will be held 10am to 11am in Hastings Bowls Club, Marine Parade. Devonshire tea served, $2. All welcome.

Biosphere change

THE Western Port Biosphere Reserve has become more embedded into UNESCO’s global biosphere network after being accepted into the World Network of Coastal and Island Biospheres.

Other Australia biosphere reserves in the coastal and island sub-group of the UNESCO network are Noosa and Great Sandy, Queensland.

“Significantly, Japan and Korea are members of the Coastal and Island Biosphere group. We believe greater

connection with these members in particular will benefit our ambitions for building awareness and conserving the important East Asia-Australasia flyway for the thousands of migratory birds that visit Western Port’s protected Ramsar wetlands annually,” Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation CEO, Mel Barker, said. Acceptance into the sub-group would be stamped by the Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation’s inclusion at the international convention for the World Network of Coastal and Island Biospheres being held in September on K’gari (Fraser Island) in 2023.

“We will be keen to compare our recent research and findings on the potential and capacity of our marine ecosystems to help fight climate change through blue carbon absorption and to build on it using the knowledge and experience of other participants,” Barker said.

“The importance of international collaboration and sharing on these issues is particularly important to coastal and island biospheres, as they are most vulnerable and exposed to damaging impacts of climate change like rising sea levels and storm surges.”

EASTERN curlews in Western Port.

Picture: Mark Lethlean

PARTICIPANTS in the Habitat festival include Molly Temperley-Cassin (Jetty Road Brewery), Yvette Barnes (Bass & Flinders Distillery), Ebony Fleet (Red Hill Candle Co), Rhiannon Goodwin (Rhino Tiger Bear Winery), Shaun Landman (Boatshed Cheese), Richard Jeffares (Two Bays Brewing), Geoff Newing (Peninsula Fresh Seafood), Alex Donnelly (Little Rebel Coffee Roastery), Toby and Dianne Pieters (Rohana Valley Winery) and Jeff Nielsen (Verdant Dwellings). Picture: Yanni

‘Habitat’ festival

ARTISANS and makers are inviting the community to a free “habitat fest” at Dromana Habitat on 10 June, where there will be chance to meet the makers, enjoy live music, get involved in kids activities, taste from the food pop-ups and check out some local art.

Dromana Habitat is a collection of artisans, or “soul traders” as they call themselves, who operate from a precinct that showcases an eclectic mix of makers and producers.

Founder Richard Jeffares said Dromana

Habitat was dedicated to the preservation of traditional techniques, with many artisans specialising in traditional or heritage crafts and manufacturing. They carry on the legacy of their craft and contribute to the continuity of cultural heritage.

The complex, at Collins Road, Dromana, is home to a collection of makers, including craft beer brewers, wine makers and distilleries, candle makers, cheese makers, coffee roasters, specialty food makers, seafood and bespoke clothing. The family-friendly festival will be held 11am-5pm on Saturday 10 June.

WILLUM WARRAIN

willum warrain’s Mornington Peninsula

BE A VOICE FOR GENERATIONS

For more information please call (03) 5979 1391

Organisations- please register your interest on the FB event to help with catering: https://www.facebook.com/WillumWarrain

Abor igi nal Association Incor porated

Make reconciliation a shared journey

By Peter Aldenhoven CEO Willum Warrain Gathering Place

THE 1967 referendum produced the highest ever Yes vote in support of including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the census for the first time. Up until then, the Australian government had a clearer idea of how many sheep were in the country than Aboriginal people.

It was a heady achievement. Australian people voted to right a great wrong; they voted for fairness and justice for First Australians. The best version of ourselves as a nation rose to the fore.

Together, we can do this again in 2023. We can make history.

I am a proud Nughi man hailing from Moorgumpin (Moreton Island) off the coast of Brisbane. My ancestral links are to Quandamooka Country.

I am also the CE0 of Willum Warrain Aboriginal Gathering Place in Hastings. Willum Warrain is a place where local Aboriginal people gather together for cultural programs and events.

We are a large Aboriginal community organisation with 590 Aboriginal members and more than 2500 through kin. We have a similar number of associate, non-Indigenous members.

Every Friday is community drop-in day when we are open to everyone. Most of our events throughout the year are also open to the broader public including our upcoming Willum Warrain Mornington Penin-

sula Reconciliation Walk on Sunday 4 June, starting at 11am at Pelican Park on the Hastings foreshore. We are anticipating a very large crowd walking in support of Voice. It will be a joyous and celebratory occasion.

The other vital aspect of the reconciliation work we do is our cultural immersion tours.

Last year, 6600 people visited Willum Warrain to learn about the diversity of our ancient cultures in a contemporary Aboriginal setting. We are on track for 10,000 visitors in 2023.

What this level of engagement reveals is a deep yearning for greater

connection with, and understanding of, First Nations’ peoples and our complex histories. Willum Warrain is therefore buoyed by the interest in Voice to date from all our friends, allies and supporters. We really appreciate it.

In a spirit of reconciliation, your local Aboriginal community invites you to talk up Voice, yarn to your friends, families and work colleagues as we build momentum leading up to the referendum. We understand that there is a lot of educative work to be done and we really need your help to achieve a positive outcome.

For example, it is not widely ap-

preciated that the 2023 referendum has two elements to it. One is to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution in a positive, foundational way. This is very important given we are the oldest living continuous cultures on earth. It is true however to say that this component of the referendum has been overshadowed by the Voice debate.

Put simply, Voice is a mechanism for First Nations’ Peoples to have a say on government policies that affect our lives.

It is a straightforward, reasonable ask that most fair-minded Australians can readily accept.

It will be a platform for First Nations’ communities across the country to share our policy ideas and solutions. We know the challenges, hopes and possibilities sitting within our communities. We definitely know our mobs best.

In part, the background to the 2023 referendum was the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart, a generous invitation by 250 delegates from across the country inviting our nation to recognise our Indigenous history

through a process of Voice, treaty and truth-telling. After all, Australia is the only former British colony without a treaty with its Indigenous peoples. But this is not just a recent request.

Indigenous Australians have been asking to be heard for decades.

In 1937, one of our greatest Aboriginal leaders, William Cooper, attempted to petition King George V for an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament. Sound familiar?

Polls consistently show that 80 per cent of Aboriginal people want Voice?

Since the start of colonisation, for 230 years, government policies have disastrously impacted all aspects of our lives; we have been removed from our lands, placed on missions, had our children taken; the army has been sent into remote communities.

The “torment of our powerlessness” is the striking phrase in the Uluru Statement from the Heart that captures how we feel in the face of such structural inequity.

Voice is a simple ask of the Australian people.

Listening to First Nations’ Peoples will help government make better policy for First Nations’ Peoples. Better policies will deliver better outcomes for First Nations’ Peoples. What’s good for First Nations’ Peoples is good for all Australians.

I really hope that come this year’s referendum, that mainstream Australia will once again vote Yes like they did so resoundingly in 1967. Our shared journey of reconciliation depends on it.

The Voice a risk to executive government

By Zoe McKenzie, MP for Flinders

THERE are times when something very special happens in the Australian Parliament, when a debate makes us look carefully and critically at ourselves and the society in which we live.

This parliamentary sitting fortnight’s focus on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been one of those moments. I have seen parliamentarians of all backgrounds bring their best selves, their love of our country, their sense of responsibility and their reflection of their communities, to the debate - for all to hear and see. If you have time, read Hansard. You will not be disappointed in your elected representatives.

Like my colleagues, I am firmly committed to the recognition of Australia’s First Nations peoples in the Constitution. This proposition has had bi-partisan support for almost two decades. That support continues – more certain than ever – and underpins the current debate.

However, I cannot recommend a Yes vote due to the unacceptable constitutional and legal risk it contains. This is a conclusion I reached after long discussion with our community, complemented by my grounding in constitutional law and practice, as well as my experience in public policy over 25 years, some of which was directly relevant to our Indigenous peoples, and developed in partnership with Indigenous experts and representatives, at both the national and the state level.

Since last August, I have sought out our local Indigenous groups, cultural

leaders, as well as those from the Mornington Peninsula who made submissions to the Calma Langton co-design process for a Voice to hear their views directly.

I am especially grateful to the community of Willum Warrain, who have always been willing to meet and talk and who, so generously, add to our local knowledge and wisdom of aboriginal history and culture; and

to Aunty Helen Bnads and Uncle John McLean – who in their grace, wisdom, passion and love for both the Indigenous and broader community across the peninsula - remind us daily of the good fortune we share to make our shared home in the country with the longest living culture on the planet.

The Australian Constitution is a pragmatic and plain document, setting out the responsibilities of the Commonwealth Parliament – it reflects the hard-won bargain of a decade of constitutional conventions across Australia in the 1890s.

Its interpretation falls to the High Court - which has taken different

approaches over time. For the first 20 years of the federation, the court favoured the powers of the states – but that changed dramatically in 1920, when a majority of judges decided to rely on the words of the document, not the intentions of those who wrote them, and give generous interpretation of the powers of the Commonwealth.

There have been other significant changes in their approach to interpretation over time, with significant impact on the way we live.

Both the words in the proposed referendum - and the expressed intentions and aspirations of both the government and Voice supporters - indicate it is intended to have an impact on the daily operations of Australia’s

executive government. Executive government includes all government decision making and policy formulation – from welfare to weaponry, banking to Medicare, education to industrial relations.

Despite reasonable requests from many to remove the reference to executive government and put the issue beyond dispute, the Albanese government has refused. While lawyers disagree about what the worstcase scenario might be, former High Court justices have warned that if a court were to find a duty to consult the Voice before the execution of any executive power, then it could “bring the government to a halt” or “make government unworkable”.

No matter how unlikely - the

consequences of that risk make it one I cannot recommend to the people of Flinders.

There remains time for the government to improve the Voice model it contains. I remain hopeful that it might, in order to present a consensus option to the Australian people.

It was only five months ago when Noel Pearson – a person whose impact on Australian public policy has been significant over the last 20 years - gave us wise counsel in saying:

“… I am convinced the referendum on Indigenous Australian recognition should not be understood as Yes alliance versus No alliance, conservatives versus progressives, left versus right, us versus them. The question we are facing is not one which should be allowed to descend into binary conflict. Recognition is about synthesis. It is about Yes meeting No, city meeting the bush, remote meeting the metropolis, and conservatives meeting the progressives. It is one of those times when we plead with both camps to see the other as fellow countrymen, and to find the common and higher ground that can unite around.”

The Constitution belongs to all of us.

Whatever side we sit on, for whatever reasons, I hope we continue to be kind and respectful of each other’s individual choices, and whichever way you vote, I commit to respecting your decision.

‘It is a straightforward, reasonable ask that most fair-minded Australians can readily accept.’

‘... if a court were to find a duty to consult the Voice before the execution of any executive power, then it could “bring the government to a halt” or “make government unworkable”.’

Progressive move to unite community groups

PROGRESSIVES of the Peninsula is a new community group formed to unify existing groups and individuals “to collaborate on issues that matter to people on the Mornington Peninsula”.

The Progressives’ Bringing the community together forum at Balnarring Hall on Saturday 20 May presented “an opportunity for community groups to learn about each other’s activism”, the group’s chair Dr Sarah Russell said.

“The six speakers illustrated the benefits of local community groups working together – sharing skills, expertise and resources.”

Russell, an independent candidate for Flinders at last year’s federal election, said the 80 people at the forum heard Marg D’Arcy discuss the Mornington Peninsula’s Yes23 campaign and the strategies that will be used to inform people on about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

“We hope that you take the time to inform yourself and talk to your family, friends and colleagues about why a Yes vote is critical to the future of Australia,” D’Arcy said.

Julie Pittle spoke about human rights issues, including recent threats to the LGBTI community and the role the community has in protecting the rights of people to express their gender and sexual identity.

“Last night (Friday 19 May) a group of us joined together to provide a warm welcome to young people attending the Mornington Peninsula Pride Formal,” Pittle said. “The organiser of the formal and her family were threatened with physical violence.”

SPEAKERS at the first forum held by Progressives of the Peninsula are, from left, Julie Pittle, Mark Fancett, Jo Hansen, Jane Carnegie (at podium), Sarah Russell, Angus Barnes and Charles Reis. Filming the event for the record is Stefan Rabe. Picture: Marg D’Arcy

Russell said three speakers outlined their successful “David and Goliath campaigns”.

“Charles Reis began by sharing the strategies the Save the Flinders Pier campaign used [showing] what can be achieved when a community comes together to unite around something they love,” she said.

Reis said his group followed a written strategy that mapped each step.

“We mobilised and united a community by making people feel that the pier belonged to them – the divers, swimmers, artists, environmentalists, commercial fisherman, history lovers,

visitors and the residents,” he said. Peninsula Preservation group president Dr Mark Fancett gave an account of a 10-year campaign – first to stop a tip and then a quarry on land owned by the Ross Trust on Arthurs Seat.

Save Arthurs Seat had started “quite small” but by the end 2021, the group had more than 100,000 people on its mailing list.

“Our aim was not to be political,” Fancett said. “One of the members on our management committee was part of Extinction Rebellion and sitting next to her was a major donor to the Liberal Party. They worked very well

together.”

Fancett said experts who contributed to the Save Arthurs Seat campaign included video editors, marketing managers, public relations workers, legal firms offering pro bono support, urban planning experts, scientists, financial experts and lobbyists.

He stressed the importance of raising money to pay for newspaper advertisements, flyers and scientific reports.

Like the Save Flinders Pier campaign, the Save Arthurs Seat campaign also sold merchandise.

Jane Carnegie, a member of the

Save Westernport steering committee, spoke about key factors that led to the success of the campaign against AGL’s gas terminal plans in 2021.

“A great steering committee is built around collaboration, respect and cohesiveness,” she said.

“We worked tirelessly to get the message out that this was a major threat to Western Port’s environment and ecosystem.

“In the end we had a broad coalition of groups – an alliance of groupsworking together. Volunteers emerged to help. So, when it got to the environmental effects statement hearings, we had over 10,000 submissions, the biggest in the state’s history.”

Angus Barnes spoke about the importance of “community in sustainable social change”.

“The campaign to stop the Franklin dam [in Tasmania] achieved its aims because Lake Pedder failed,” he said. “A lot of people were involved in both campaigns and learnt their lessons.”

Russell said Barnes’s advice was “think big”.

“To grow our progressive movement, we will need to build strong and robust relationships with each other,” she said.

“We can start by supporting each other’s community action. Imagine what we could achieve if we could bring Mornington Peninsula’s likeminded community groups together to collaborate and unite around the issues that matter to us.”

Keith Platt

Budget’s political response

Continued from Page 1

“This fund plans for future investment and aims to be completed by 2024/25, so at this stage there is no capital funding for Eastbourne Primary,” Groth said.

“Dromana pier has been included in the more piers, jetties and opportunities [program]. There has been $6.9m allocated for the next two years, across four projects around the state. Post 2024/25 there is no future funding listed. This leaves Dromana pier well short of the $10 million they were promised.”

Groth said there had been $477,000 added to the existing works at Rosebud Secondary School and there was $1 million for statewide youth projects including scouts and guides.

However, there was no extra money for Rosebud Hospital, the Jetty Road, Rosebud overpass, sound barriers on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, Dromana College stadium or Flinders pier.

Mornington Peninsula Shire mayor Cr Steve Holland said he welcomed the money to upgrade Dromana pier and plan for a cross-peninsula bus service.

“Council has advocated hard for better public transport connections and more funding to main-

tain our foreshore infrastructure, especially our much-loved piers and jetties,” he said.

He said money for a new comprehensive women's health clinic at Frankston Hospital would benefit peninsula residents, but money was “urgently needed to upgrade ageing infrastructure at Rosebud Hospital”.

“Our community deserves a modern hospital with more specialist services to deliver community healthcare needs closer to home. A minimum 45 minutes to travel to Frankston Hospital for acute and emergency care puts people’s lives at risk,” he said,

“Of most concern in the budget is the move to slash the Growing Suburbs Fund from $50 million to $10 million. This will have a big impact on the Mornington Peninsula and the 15 other councils which share that fund.”

He said having access to the Growing Suburbs Fund had enabled council to finance the new Alexandra Park, Mornington pavilion and the Southern Peninsula Youth Hub.

“The slashing of this fund will make it even harder for council to secure funding to tackle our community’s growing infrastructure needs,” Holland said.

Edward ‘Ted’ Bull & Daughter

A Family Who Cares

When that sad time does occur and you have to contact a funeral director, it can be difficult. You feel lost, in some cases it is too hard to speak, and you can be too upset to think straight. This of course is very understandable. To lessen the burden, telephone our office and a representative will be available to call your home, at a time that suits you and your family. Our very competent staff will be able to assist you in every direction, helping to lessen the anxiety you are having at the time.

Edward ‘Ted’ Bull & Daughter

With a genuine 59 years of personal experience and service, the people who Ted employs are a caring and family oriented team.

Ted and Joanne Bull

THE state government’s budget includes money to replace the northern pontoon at Hastings boat Ramp. Picture: Mornington Peninsula Shire

Free Kinder is here!

Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder is now free across Victoria at participating services — saving families up to $2,500 per year per child.

Over the decade, we’ll also transition Four-Year-Old Kinder into Pre-Prep to become a 30-hour a week program, and establish 50 Victorian Government-owned and affordable childcare centres. Learn more at vic.gov.au/kinder

ON THE COVER

PANORAMIC BAY VIEWS

CAPTURING unparalleled panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay, this luxury coastal residence celebrates beachside living over a tri-level design, crowned by a vast rooftop deck that is the perfect place to relax or entertain.

Exquisitely upgraded with a lifestyle-lover’s eye for easy living and exceptional entertaining, the 4-bedroom home awes with expanded dimensions, high-end finishes and an internal lift to glide between floors.

Commodious open-concept living at the mid-level, with a lofty ceiling, hardwood floors and gas stone fireplace, cascades out through a wall of sliding glass to a brand new entertainer’s terrace with automated bistro blinds

HOME ESSENTIALS

and surround sound for heavenly hosting backdropped by sweeping views across the coastline, Arthurs Seat and the ever-changing bay. The fully upgraded gourmet’s kitchen boasts stone benchtops and a suite of integrated appliances, including a Liebherr French Door fridge/ freezer and all-Miele dishwasher, oven, induction cooktop and rangehood, while a second lounge, also with built in surround sound and kitchenette servicing the lower-level bedrooms, spills out to a wraparound deck.

Other sought after features include an opulent master bedroom/retreat with dressing room and spa ensuite, a guest powder room and a full family bathroom on

ADDRESS: 672 Esplanade, MORNINGTON FOR SALE: $2,650,000 - $2,800,000

junior level, gas fireplace, zoned heating/AC and ducted vacuuming, generous storage throughout with built-in shelving and cabinetry, a wine cellar, integrated home hub and smart security system, brand-new plantation shutters, all-new LED lighting, a double remote garage/workshop with sink and internal access plus a gas-plumbed built-in barbecue on rooftop deck.

Directly opposite the clifftop trails meandering down to Coral Cove and a short walk to Lilo Cafe and beloved Fishermans Beach, the property is located between vibrant Main Street and Mt Martha village, with an excellent selection of schools surrounding.n

DESCRIPTION: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car

AGENT: Chris Fyfe, Stone Real Estate Mornington, 0417 535 990, 1/311 Main St, Mornington, (03) 5970 8000

The Guide

TOP PICKS OF THE WEEK

FRIDAY HIDDEN FIGURES

7MATE, 7.30pm

This film is based on the true story of three black women who worked behind the scenes to put man in space. Taraji P. Henson (Empire) is NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson who, along with her colleagues Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer, The Help) and Mary Jackson (singer Janelle Monáe, left) helped keep the USA get ahead in the space race, all while conquering the sexism and racism of the day. Heartwarming and inspiring, this is a classic feel-good flick.

THURSDAY

MIRIAM & ALAN: LOST IN SCOTLAND AND BEYOND…

ABC TV, 8pm

In this four-part follow-up, premiering tonight, Miriam Margolyes and Alan Cumming are still enamoured by Scotland, but they also expand their horizons to include California. They are like kids in a candy shop, riding the “Hogwarts Express” steam train and visiting the Cairngorms, with ordained minister Alan even conducting an LGBTQIA+ wedding. It’s a joyous take on the travelogue genre.

SUNDAY DESIGNING A LEGACY

ABC TV, 7.30pm

As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is”, and in this inspiring billet-doux to design, there’s a whole lot to love. Tim Ross returns with a lively second season to explore innovative and beautiful abodes. The playful host travels our diverse landscape to unpack our homes’ innate influence on our lives, analysing how great design connects us. It’s anything but a snobbish contemplation on architecture, but rather “about who we were, who we are and who we could be”. In tonight’s premiere, Tim explores the influence of European heritage and our understanding of place.

SATURDAY SOCCER

TEN, 7pm

The pitch is set for an epic grand final clash from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium. Fans are charged to witness the spectacle of a veteran team of seasoned players taking on a green team which hasn’t made it to the final stage for more than a decade. What do they have in common? Both three-time defending premiers Melbourne City and

Thursday, June 1

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 1 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. (Return) Dan Bourchier speaks with June Oscar.

10.10 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. (R) 12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer.

(R) 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 Inside Sydney Airport: Dawn To Curfew. (Premiere, M) A look at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

8.30 Putin And The West: My Backyard. Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the decade of clashes between Russian and Ukraine, as told by the Western leaders.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+) Connell and Marianne’s relationship continues.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Catch And Release. (MA15+l)

11.55 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Justin will do anything to save Andrew.

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, R) Auditions continue as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.

10.40 The Latest: Seven News.

11.10 Fantasy Island. (Ma)

12.10 The Goldbergs. (Ml, R)

1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 RBT. (Mal, R)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A teen has a fall and seizure at school.

9.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm) A windowfitter is rushed to hospital.

10.30 A+E After Dark. (Malm, R)

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 The First 48. (Malv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

Jamie Maclaren stars for Melbourne City FC.

Friday, June 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets flower show designers.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Anna confronts her new stepfather Paul about their own one night stand and invites him to the hotel.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv) Louis and Lestat live through the Depression.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Madnsv, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible: Oil Rig. (PG)

8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. Explores the history of Marseilles.

9.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: The Tyrant King. (Masv, R) A look at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Kate Flood, who teaches about the benefits of composting.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Melbourne v Carlton. From the MCG.

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

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

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R)

In the wake of a botched operation and the apparent death of 007, M finds herself under pressure to resign. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem.

11.25 Emergency Call. (Ma, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Lifeguards honour their former colleague Terry with a traditional paddle out.

8.30 To Be Advised.

Buddi. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

1.50pm Kungka Kunpu. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30

The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.40 Aussie Bush

Tales. 3.55 Seven Sacred Laws. 4.00 Grace Beside

Me. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30

Duckrockers. 8.00 MOVIE: Yolngu Boy. (2001, M)

9.35 Land Bilong Islanders. 10.35 Late Programs.

3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)

11.50 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R)

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

4.30 Bamay. (R)

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 8.15 Dr Strangelove. (1964) 10.05 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.15pm The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi)

5.05 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 7.20 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 9.30 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

12.00 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv) A young man’s sister disappears. Adam Bakri.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

Saturday, June 3

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.50 Bluey. (R)

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Mav) Sister Reg’s brother is implicated in a murder.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. Drax has a daring opportunity to escape but must convince Cavendish to help him.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+v) Rose and Baxter try to outwit the killer with an unorthodox plan to save the life of the next potential victim.

10.00 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

Another ace appears.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Threats. (PG)

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) It is Holy week at Westminster Abbey.

9.15 World’s Most Scenic River

Journeys: Niagara. (PGa, R)

Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.05 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R) 2.05 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R)

4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay.

(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 12. Western Bulldogs v Geelong.

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

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.05 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018, MA15+l, R) Two women engage in a power struggle. Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz.

1.05 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, 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)

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter and Brendan Fraser, screenwriter Russell T Davies and talent show judge Oti Mabuse. Music from singer-songwriter Cat Burns.

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

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, Mhv, R) Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint.

10.10 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior. Sam Worthington.

12.05 Robin’s Wish. (Mad, R)

1.25 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Cryptoland. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 1.30

Jeopardy! 3.10 WorldWatch. 5.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.00 Monty Python’s

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

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

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

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)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch.

6.30 Compass: Julia Gillard.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 The Messenger. (Malsv) Completing the ace builds Ed’s confidence, and unexpectedly leads him closer to his estranged family.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki is forced to face her past.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mls, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.25 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. A look at the discovery of the Endurance

8.40 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. Delves into the discovery of a Roman ceremonial chariot near the ruins of Pompeii.

9.40 Patagonia: Mountains. Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.30 Searching For Cleopatra. (Ma, R)

12.05 Biden V Trump: The Choice 2020. (Mav, R)

2.15 Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R) 3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.30 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas) Part 2 of 2. Prince Andrew takes part in a disastrous BBC interview.

10.30 Born To Kill? Cleophus Prince Jr. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Cleophus Prince Jr.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Last Chance Learners. (Final, PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Summit. (Final, PGl)

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

9.30 Australian Crime Stories: Billy The Texan. (Mlv, R) A look at Billy “The Texan” Longley.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Standing Ground. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, 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 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants embark on a trip down memory lane with a ’70s-themed dinner party.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mv) When a figure from Tennant’s CIA past re-emerges, the NCIS team seeks help from the most unlikely place.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

2.25pm Rugby Union. Ella 7s. Replay. 2.50

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

Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Marys v Darwin Buffaloes. Replay. 5.25 The South Sydney

Story. 6.00 Songlines On Screen. 6.15 News. 6.25

Natural Born Rebels. 7.25 Resistance In A Hostile

Environment: Uprising. 8.30 MOVIE: Hostile. (2022) 10.15 Late Programs.

Monday, June 5

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

(2020, M, French) 2.40 Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 4.50 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 6.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.30 Seberg. (2019, M) 10.25 Breathless. (1960, M, French) 12.05am Late Programs.

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 Breaking The Code: Cyber Secrets Exposed. (R) 11.35 ABC Late News. 11.50

The Business. (R) 12.10 The Split. (Ml, R)

1.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 1.55 There Goes Our Neighbourhood. (Ml, R) 2.55 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 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee.

8.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R) Part 2 of 2.

9.20 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Icon. (Madnv) Part 4 of 4.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv)

11.25 Miss S. (Mav, R)

1.30 Cargo. (MA15+v, R) 3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 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. (PGav)

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

8.35 9-1-1. (Ma) A fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral”.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The team responds to a bomb threat.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.05 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (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 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia. (PG) As officers attend a call-out for a female bushwalker suffering crippling back pain.

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

11.10 Nine News Late.

11.40 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

(R)

TV Shop: Home

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Lizzy Hoo, Luke McGregor and Urzila Carlson.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Two land management agents go missing.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

9.30 The Homes That Built Australia: Hard Country (1975 - 1990)

10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 12.45 The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, 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? Peter Helliar. (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Dealing With Debt.

A look at Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malv) 12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.35 Partisan. (Malnsv, R) 3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Malv, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.45 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. (PGav)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

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

9.40 The Family Stallone. (Ml) A candid look inside the Stallone family.

10.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist

June

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Utopia. (Return, PG) A freeway project is delayed.

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

9.00 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie’s angst comes to a head.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Ragdoll.

(MA15+v, R) 11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.35

Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R) 1.35 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow.

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

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Just Friends. (M) A look at “hanging out with friends” sitcoms.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 1 of 3. Follows the engineering challenges faced by Claridge’s, one of London’s most luxurious hotels.

9.35 Blue Lights. (MA15+a) A paramilitarystyle assault case has Grace determined to bring the McIntyres to their knees.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s)

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+al, R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break. 12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test C’ship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session. From The Oval, London, England.

3.00 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 Travel Guides. (PGln)

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

9.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler.

11.25 Nine News Late.

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (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.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The cooks take part in a relay.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Abigail makes a shock announcement as the detectives get closer to learning the truth.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Final) In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler join forces on a case that has global reach.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mav)

The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Clearing not the solution to fire protection

I was surprised to read that 28 residents have called for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to potentially clear “high-value remnant vegetation” because they are concerned about fire risk (“Balancing fire risk and vegetation” The News 23/5/23). Living in rural Victoria for 30 years and fighting the Ash Wednesday fire it became obvious that no amount of clearing or burning has any effect on the advancement of fire when the wind is strong, the vegetation dry and the temperature hot. A related finding from the Bushfire Royal Commission after the 2019-20 fires was that reducing fuel loads “may have no appreciable effect under extreme conditions”.

Victoria is the most cleared state and as you report, “about 70 per cent of remnant native vegetation has been lost on the peninsula”. The recent State of the Environment report found that “Overall, the state and trend of the environment of Australia are poor and deteriorating as a result of increasing pressures from climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and resource extraction”.

I hope the Red Hill reserve and the species of “national and international significance” it is home to, can be protected and residents can find a way to accept the reality of the new risk we face because of climate change.

Ray Peck, Hawthorn

Towards equality

A number of your correspondents have construed that bizarrely that voting for the Voice will be a form of apartheid that favours First Nations people and that we already have one person, one vote so we are all equal already.

I would suggest they not listen to the dribble emanating from the mostly Coalition No voices. It is worth remembering that First Nations people were not given the vote until the 1960s. This nation has a lot of repair work to do to bring First Nations people to some level of equality. The Voice on its own is just a step towards equality.

Perhaps opponents of the Voice would prefer to advocate that First Nations people gain influence in parliament in the time honoured way, buying it with lobbyists.

Ross Hudson, Mount Martha

Solution available

I appreciate the respectful responses to my earlier letter (“Direct advice” and “Voice not a wedge” Letters 16/5/23). We are united in wishing to have Indigenous issues addressed effectively, but I remain of the view that amending the constitution is not needed to achieve this and would be a massive over-reach.

No one has suggested having an Indigenous advisory body per se is racist, but it is the proposal to afford it and those it represents extra rights in the constitution over and above every non-Indigenous Australian which is at issue. The Voice is misleadingly being sold as a

necessary “catch up” for Indigenous people not being represented in the constitution. Indigenous people currently have exactly the same rights and recognition as every other Australian. What is being sought in this referendum is additional representation, or a second “vote” for one group over all others, based purely on race.

If, as is stated, the NIAA isn’t a voice for Indigenous people, it raises the question of where the NIAA currently receives the advice which is not relevant, but nevertheless directs the efforts justifying their existence. If the advice is not appropriate, what is the impediment to setting up a new and effective body to fill this void? After all the government is already available to listen and the NIAA already there to act.

This can be done without introducing a racially based division in the constitution. History tells us that dividing people by race does not lead to good outcomes.

the issue of the Voice is just another sign of their irrelevance in Australian politics and a petty need to cling to undeserved privilege at all costs.

Rupert Steiner, Balnarring

‘Protest’ a tribute

As a resident of Mornington, I visit Mornington Park most days and as such was out enjoying the sunshine on Mother’s Day.

I observed many individuals and families out and about enjoying the day, silently and respectfully walking the path reading the many stories.

I disagree that this was a protest, but rather a respectful tribute to the lives lost or injured as a result of an unsafe and ineffective vaccine (“Shire investigates park protest” The News 16/5/23).

I spent some time reading the stories and at no time was I approached by any “so-called antivaxers”.

Yes, some of the stories were quite confronting and deeply touching and I wonder what has happened to our society, where is compassion, empathy, and caring for our fellow humans?

I suggest that you speak to the organisers who I expect are just concerned volunteers wanting to give a voice to those who have lost their voice.

well documented.

We have sent our forests to Japan in woodchips, a country which retains nearly 70 per cent of its land area as forest.

In Australia we have lost 50 per cent of our forests since colonisation and this destruction continues.

In logging we have witnessed the demolition of our precious cultural heritage, forcing the near extinction of both flora and fauna. About 86 per cent of felled native forests become woodchips and paper pulp.

More than 80 per cent of all sawn timber comes from plantations, this is the future.

Climate-wise, it is estimated that an end to logging is the equivalent of taking 730,000 petrol and diesel cars off the road. Old growth forests are important carbon sinks, and young forests which replace them are highly flammable.

Effort now needs to be directed to replenishing logged areas, and to concern for those communities affected. There are jobs – in the plantation sector, in reforestation, feral and animal control, and others. Let us hope other states now review their practices and cease this destruction of our national heritage.

Margaret Reid, Rye

John Matthews, Heathmont

Several previous Indigenous representative agencies have failed necessitating closure by government. Entrenching the Voice in the constitution will not guarantee that this cannot happen again, but it will make it virtually impossible to fix.

Question of identity

Today, in the constitution, I am identified as Australian. But the referendum, The Voice”, demands I must be one of two identities. If I don’t self-identify as one or the other the government will decide for me. I wonder what my identity will be? An Aboriginal Australian or a nonAboriginal Australian? A First Nation Australian or Second Nation Australian? A Black Australian or White Australian? A European Australian or non-European Australian? An Indigenous Australian or a non-Indigenous Australian?

I am none of these. I am Australian. I do not want to be identified as a “something or other” Australian.

So, it is a No from me.

Sandy Robinson, Hastings

Abolish paternalism

I find the continuous insensitive contributions of the entitled and un-thinking on the Mornington Peninsula and the odd one from further afield about the Voice to Parliament a little bemusing.

It is not that hard to see that the treatment of our first nation people by the invaders over the last more than 200 years resulted in the total disenfranchisement of them. Any of the patronising efforts of the white invaders over the several decades since the final “emancipation” of our First Nations people has only ever resulted in a further disempowerment of them.

So, isn’t it high time we allow our First Nations people to speak directly to parliament and government to let them know what will be needed to lift this century long yolk of paternalism off their backs?

The conservative muddying of the waters on

Investigative journalism seems to be a thing of the past.

Perhaps the woman who accused the organisers of spreading misinformation could have taken the time to speak with the organisers and express her concerns, rather than going to the press uniformed.

Community is unity, it is time to come together.

Annette Quilty, Mornington

The cost of hydrogen

Japan could be on its way to meeting its emissions standards, thanks to the state and federal Labor governments’ stupidity.

While Japan will hugely benefit from buying hydrogen made from coal and gas, Australia will singularly add tonnes of CO2 in the atmosphere providing brown hydrogen.

Hydrogen is dubbed “grey” or “brown” when produced with natural gas or coal respectively, owing to the carbon intensity of the processes: steam reforming emits 11kg of CO2 equal parts per kilogram of hydrogen; coal gasification 19kg per kilogram of hydrogen.

Green hydrogen is produced with clean renewable energy using a process called electrolysis of water and there is no carbon emission during H2 production.

Here is a big duh. Japan Offers $1.6 billion to Australia’s coal-to-hydrogen plan and Labor says OK and no problem.

Help save reserve

Frankston Council will make a final decision at its 14 June meeting whether to proceed with the development of a new child and maternity centre in Long Street Reserve, Langwarrin, a beautiful and peaceful open space with an excellent playground, plus tables and seating for the community to share not just now, but also in future generations.

Local parks like this are crucial to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the community, not to mention the environment and biodiversity of the city, something which even Frankston Council acknowledges in its policies and action plans, yet which are totally disregarded when they initially voted to proceed with this development.

It would result in the immediate loss of up to 55 trees, some of which are large mature native species that provide invaluable habitat for local wildlife with some identified by an expert on native trees as needing to be protected.

Construction work and surfacing around the area would most likely disturb the extensive root systems of remaining trees, causing them to die within a few years.

As our suburbs become more densely populated with subdivisions of existing residential blocks, together with multiple, often multistorey dwellings being built on those subdivided blocks, open spaces for community recreation and wellbeing are becoming ever more vital and in demand. We cannot afford to lose any of the ones we already have.

Joe Lenzo, Safety Beach

To offset these huge increases in new CO2 emissions the industry can buy dodgy (in the first place) carbon credits from Indonesia where the forests being credited for dodgy carbon credits that do not even exist are at the same time being logged.

Logging ban appreciated

At last, some good news in the announcement of an end to native forest logging in Victoria. VicForests’ operations has made no economic sense, with substantial losses over many years, and its failure to conform to regulations has been

Viable, non-damaging alternatives to Long Street Reserve have been identified. We are asking residents of Frankston to come to the council meeting on 14 June and show support for our cause that council must not proceed with taking away such a valuable community and environmental asset from the residents of the City of Frankston.

Manfred Berger, Langwarrin

Budget blow ‘fatal’ for counselling service

Liz Bell liz@mpnews.com.au

AN ADOLESCENT counselling service that covers the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston says the government will have “blood on its hands” as critical mental health services are cut.

Left and Right Counselling, which supports struggling young people across the state by providing free inperson counselling services, was left out of the budget and says it will be forced to close the doors.

CEO Daniel Lennon says this is despite a growing demand for the

service, which had grown “exponentially” off the back of the pandemic.

“We receive crisis reach outs weekly and yet our books will now have to close,” he said.

“The health minister is sending a clear message that she does not care about the mental health of our state's youth as funding is injected only into adult services.

“Our clients are victims of abuse, trauma, addiction and neglect. How do our counsellors look their clients in the eye and tell them their government doesn't care about their future and mental health?

“These are innocent vulnerable

families that can't afford or access support. It's okay not to be okay … if you can afford it.”

Lennon, who founded the service, said he was once “one of the young people” who needed help, and had made it his mission to “give back”.

“Our free counselling service has been vital for young people, you can’t fix mental health problems in just a few sessions,” he said.

A state government spokesperson denied it did not support adolescent mental health.

“We’re delivering a $776 million boost for mental health and wellbeing services right across Victoria through the latest budget, off the back of our

record investment since the royal commission,” the spokesperson said.

The government provided one-off funding to Left and Right Counselling last year to support an existing service it was providing.

The spokesperson said that since providing once-off funding, it had established a mental health and wellbeing partnership in the area with Wellways Australia.

“We have invested almost $6.5 billion dollars over the past four budgets in Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system, as we respond to recommendations from the royal commission,” the spokesperson said.

The investments included mental

health services for children, youths and families across the state, and planned ugrades for three existing YPARC (youth prevention and recovery care) services in Frankston, Dandenong and Bendigo.

It had also expanded the Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service across the state, including four child and youth HOPE services at Alfred Health, Monash Children’s Hospital, Royal Children’s Hospital and Orygen which provided support for up to three months following discharge from hospital for a suicide attempt or self-harm.

Angry Waves and Tempest - Frankston Pier Damaged

Compiled by Cameron McCullough

THE rough and squally weather which prevailed along the bayside on Wednesday last caused a considerable amount of damage.

Remarkably heavy seas were running and the wind blew with hurricane force, rendering the electric service useless and dislocating business arrangements.

The shore line from Mornington and Frankston to Aspendale and Mentone was a beautiful sight, but at Frankston serious damage was done to the pier.

At the end of the pier piles were forced out and the structure pushed, leaving a huge gap in the L end of the pier.

The heavy timber was dashed ashore. The rest of the pier suffered, planks being torn off by the pressure of water and left in a dangerous and dilapidated condition.

Bathing boxes were upturned, and in one case a heavy hardwood box was deposited 500 yards away from its original moorings.

The Kananook Creek was running a banker and overflowed on to the flat opposite Mr. Short’s residence.

***

Motor Ambulance Brigade. THE PENINSULA EFFORT.

(By Mr. J. Jack, Bittern).

A meeting of the above was held in Mornington on Saturday, 12th inst. Cr. Flanagan occupied the chair.

It was decided to hold an ambulance week and ask all places in the area to hold an entertainment on one night in that week, so a meeting has been called for June 9 in Mornington to arrange which week and to ask a delegate from each district to attend

the meeting to get the opinion of the people, so that the week will be made a success.

A member from the central committee will attend to explain the method of allotting cars. This matter has been in course for 18 months, and it is so far advanced that all that is wanted now is a unanimous effort to accomplish the object in view.

The country branch of the Civil Ambulance is going to establish centres in all parts of the State, so don’t let the Peninsula be behind.

There need be no doubt of the success of this scheme, as it is sure to come.

The burden is light, so let each one do their bit and that is all that is required. We are fifth on the list now. Don’t let the opportunity pass. If you are interested in the service, come to the meeting, whether elected by a public body or not. We want a delegate from your district, but if that is impossible please answer these questions:

(a) Are you in favor of an ambulance service?

(b) What week is most suitable for ambulance week in your district?

Mr. Hansford, of Melbourne, will address the meeting in the Mechanics’ Institute, Mornington, at 3pm. ***

FRANKSTON POLICE COURT.

Monday, 28th May.

Before Mr. G. W. Smith, P.M., and Messrs. C. W. Grant and J. Brown, J.sP. Woman Holds Up Train.

The Railway Department proceeded against Mrs. Dale for trespassing on the railway line at Seaford.

O. J. A. Forrester, relieving assistant S.M., said that on 12th March last at 2.20pm he noticed defendant standing on the permanent-way within one foot of the line.

She was conversing with another woman, who was on the railway platform. Witness approached defendant and asked her to leave as a train was approaching. She refused and witness was compelled to signal to the train to stop.

Defendant: That is not true, Mr Forrester.

J. W. Delahenty, porter, said he saw defendant on the line as described by the previous witness. Witness told her to move away, and she said she would not go for all the Mr. Forresters in existence.

The incoming train was delayed in consequence.

Defendant did not enter the witnessbox, but elected to make a statement. She said there was no board erected to show that she was trespassing. She only did what others in the place were in the habit of doing.

Mr. Forrester was only acting out of pure spite. The witnesses for the prosecution had been most insulting to her.

P.M.: The stationmaster was there to do his duty. You had no right to be where you were. You come here in a rather offensive manner to uphold the wrong you did.

It is the like of you that get other people into trouble.

You are fined 10/- with 7/6 costs. ***

MR. Lalor, stationmaster at Frankston, is on sick leave this week, owing to a severe attack of influenza.

“A

EYES DOWN 7PM $6 PER BOOK30 GAMES

***

TWO pupils of Miss. Overton, D.M.S.V. – Misses Audrey West and Phyllis Fisher – were candidates at the May examinations of the Musical Society of Victoria, both of whom were successful in their respective grades. ***

MR. O. Wells, who met with an accident some time ago, and had to have a slight operation, on his left leg, is now about again and able to attend to his duties as caretaker of the Frankston Park.

***

MR. and Mrs. Chester Manifold have left on a honeymoon visit to England, via America. Brigadier General and Mrs, Grimwade went to Sydney to wish them bon voyage. ***

MR. Fred Hanton, of Frankston, had been on the sick list for a week or two, but has now made a good recovery.

***

MR. Charles Mooney, of the Flinders Naval Base, who fought at the Melbourne Stadium last Wednesday night, succeeded in knocking out his opponent in a few minutes.

***

THE many friends of Mr. D. J. Quartermain, of Frankston, will regret to learn that he has suffered a sad bereavement in the death of his mother, which sad event took place very suddenly on Saturday last.

Deceased, who resided, at West Melbourne, was apparently in her usual good health on Saturday morning when she was attacked with a sudden seizure and expired the same evening. She was 62 years of age. ***

CR. Rigby, of Carrum, has been away in the country for a few days on business. We hope he returns better for his trip.

Cr. Rigby has been a great grafter for Carrum, and even since his advent in the Council at the inception of the Borough, he has not spared himself when his public duties called; even before the severance took place Cr. Rigby played a prominent part in the life of Carrum.

***

LAST week Mr. J. L. Piatt, purchased from Dr. Maxwell a building site for a private residence on Melbourne Road, Frankston.

***

MR. Thos. Sage, of Baxter, who has been in ill-health for some time, was operated on for appendicitis at St. Kilda on Wednesday last, and is now doing well.

***

GENERAL Sir Brudenall White, accompanied by Brigadier General Jess and other distinguished military officers, has been spending a short holiday at Mornington.

***

MRS. F. Taylor, of Frankston, who recently contracted pleurisy, has now recovered and able to attend to her duties.

***

THE residents of Yarram have donated £10 to the Ragged Boys’ Home at Frankston, to enable them to purchase a cow for the home.

***

From the pages of the Frankston and Somerville Standard, 30 May and 1 June 1923

PUZZLE ZONE

21. Broad vista

22. Soft drink

23. Feat 24. Food supplement

DOWN

1. Swivels

2. Welsh actor, Rhys ...

3. Data entered

4. Pins & needles sensation

5. Office underling

6. Glimpsing

10. WWII diarist, ... Frank

11. Resound

THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE... AND OTHER SHORT STORIES

12. Protrude

13. Italy’s currency unit

14. Ireland, the Emerald ...

15. Topped

16. Vinyl 78

17. Canada’s capital

18. Flee

19. Impostor

20. Pleasure cruiser

Puzzles supplied by Lovatts Publications Pty Ltd

www.lovattspuzzles.com

See page 22 for solutions.

Call Me Email (or Emoji Wizz)

By Stuart McCullough

UH oh. This has trouble, if not written all over it, then at least in the form of a small symbol. They look so friendly. Harmless even. But nothing could be further from the truth. One slip of the mouse and you might as well start packing your personal belongings into a small cardboard box. The difference between triumph and catastrophic disaster has never been so fine. So precarious. So colourful. I speak, of course, of the ‘emoji’ function on the emails at work.

I’ll admit I’m something of a novice when it comes to the emoji. As best as I can tell, it’s a mysterious subculture that outsiders like myself struggle to make sense of. On one level, it’s very simple – an emoji smile means you’re happy, just like a regular smile. An emoji thumbs up is indistinguishable from any other thumbs up, save for the Simpsonesque colour and it has the same basic meaning. But there’s another, more disturbing level where nothing is as it seems. This is especially the case when it comes to fruit and vegetables. An eggplant is no mere aubergine. Which is disappointing if you’re a fan of eggplant moussaka (and, let’s be honest, who isn’t?). And that’s just the tip of the iceberg lettuce.

I’ve barely used an emoji in my life. Put simply, brevity is not my strong suit. I’d much rather write a small essay than send someone a little yellow face (or a not so yellow eggplant) to communicate my thoughts. I’m most comfortable when I am showered in

words. The more the merrier. But things are now moving beyond mere language. As a species we’ve evolved from rudimentary cave paintings to language and back to rudimentary graphics, albeit on our phones rather than slapped onto a random piece of granite. Emojis are the way of the future and it’s time to get on board.

There’s no point resisting. It won’t be like that time in 1990 when I de-

clared that personal computers were a ‘fad’, that we’d all soon come to our senses and go back to using typewriters. Not at all. (And, if you’re curious, this piece was written on a Smith Corona SL 470 – I’m so glad that I purchase typewriter ribbon in bulk!) Symbols are here to stay. In fact, at some point I suspect they’ll replace words altogether. Which would make for a shorter article. Or, for that mat-

ter, a far more succinct novel. Imagine Herman Melville’s ‘Moby Dick’ as an emoji. Libraries could downsize to something more like a pantry. But the real problem with being able to send work colleagues an emoji is the risk that you might send them the wrong emoji. That’s because they ‘smiley face’ emoji – which would absolutely be my emoji of choice in a work setting – has been placed right next to the ‘love heart’ emoji. There is, I feel, a world of difference between a smiley face emoji and a love heart. They’re not different points of the same scale. But despite this world of difference, on the email system they’re right next to each other which means that you only have to sneeze at the wrong moment and, suddenly, HR’s involved.

I don’t care how much colleagues like my email reminding them to use the recycle bins, it won’t deserve a love heart emoji. And I’d be horrified if, in responding, I missed the smiley face and hit the love heart instead. By any measure, it would be an odd response to a spreadsheet with last quarter’s sale figures.

To be fair, I should have seen it coming. For a while now, some of the platforms have allowed the use of ‘gifs’ – small pieces of footage that convey some kind of point, usually by appropriating a piece of pop culture ephemera that either delights or mystifies the people you work with.

Despite my lack of experience in the world of emojis, I am black belt at sending gifs.

Selecting the right gif is harder than you think. You’ve got to keep in light hearted without going so far as to insult anyone. Typically, I like to find something from an old movie or television show to get my point across. Sometimes it works. Other times it proves that I’m older than many of those with whom I work and they have no idea what it is I’m talking about.

When my gifs hit the mark, I receive a ton of ‘thumbs up’ emojis. When they don’t, I receive nothing but silence and a wide-berth in the corridor. There’s nothing quite like silence to age-shame you at work.

Change is the only constant. It’s better to embrace it. Already, I’ve deployed the emoji function in responding to emails. To date, there have been no incidents of the love-heart variety. That’s because of instead of flicking off a quick emoji, I approach emoji selection with all the dutiful care and preparation of a shuttle launch. I’m sure that whoever decided to include emojis in emails thought they would save time, but I am determined to prove them wrong.

Frankly, it’s hard to keep up with rapidly changing social expectations. It leaves me feeling fascinated but slightly apprehensive as to what the future may hold. I don’t how else to describe that feeling, but I’ll bet there’s an emoji for it. stuart@stuartmccullough.com

Stonecats

pounce: Frankston YCW had a 21-point win over Mt Eliza.

Picture: Craig Barrett

Tigers keep up winning ways, Stonecats impress

MPNFL

By Brodie Cowburn

DIVISION ONE

BONBEACH got the better of Sorrento in a shootout last Saturday.

David Macfarlane Reserve hosted

the battle of the Sharks. Sorrento raced out to an early lead at home, but by half-time Bonbeach led by a goal.

Sorrento gained the lead back in the third term. They were ahead by 14 points at three-quarter-time.

Sorrento’s excellent kicking kept them in a good position. At three-

quarter-time they had kicked 12.1. Eleven goals were kicked during the thrilling final term. It was Bonbeach who emerged victorious. Bonbeach defeated Sorrento 16.4 (100) to 16.12 (108). Leigh Poholke booted six goals for Sorrento, and Trent Dennis-Lane kicked five for

Bonbeach.

Langwarrin nearly claimed their second win for the season against Rosebud last Saturday, but fell short.

The Kangaroos fought from behind after a four goals to zero first term. Rosebud was able to hold on though, and eventually claimed a seven point win 8.14 (62) to 10.9 (69).

Stephen Cumming and Josh Stevens were Rosebud’s best.

Dromana picked up their eighth consecutive win on Saturday. They defeated Pines by ten goals.

Frankston Bombers were 14 point winners over Red Hill at Baxter Park last weekend, and reigning premiers Frankston YCW jumped up to second place with a 21 point win over Mt Eliza.

DIVISION TWO

UNDEFEATED Karingal survived a late scare to keep their winning streak intact last weekend.

The Bulls played Pearcedale away from home. After a scrappy first half, Karingal opened up a 14 point lead heading into the final term.

Pearcedale booted four final quarter goals to close the gap, but they didn’t do enough to win. Karingal held on for a narrow 7.9 (51) to 8.9 (57) victory.

(87) to 26.15 (171). Jack Lonie booted six goals for Seaford.

Chelsea finished the round in third place after a 13.17 (95) to 9.8 (62) triumph over Tyabb. Edithvale-Aspendale defeated Crib Point by 70 points, Somerville beat Hastings by 37, and Devon Meadows comfortably beat Rye to close out the round.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Division One

Bonbeach v Pines, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Bonbeach Reserve

Dromana v Sorrento, 2pm, Sat

3 June, Dromana Recreation Reserve Mt. Eliza v Frankston Bombers, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Emil Madsen Reserve Rosebud v Frankston YCW, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Olympic Park Rosebud Red Hill v Langwarrin, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Red Hill Recreation Reserve

Division Two

Crib Point v Chelsea, 2pm, Sat

3 June, Crib Point Recreation Reserve

Scores galore: There were 63 scoring shots in the match between Mornington and Seaford, with Mornington taking the win.

Picture: Alan Dillon

Dale Alanis led from the front for Karingal with three vital goals. Matt Robinson, Alex Frawley, and Tom Curren were also among the best.

Mornington continued their promotion push with a huge victory over Seaford.

The ruthless Bulldogs booted 26 goals for the afternoon. Tim Susovich scored seven of them, and Jackson Calder scored five.

Mornington ended up winning 13.9

Devon Meadows v Seaford, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Glover Reserve Tyabb v Edithvale-Aspendale, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Bunguyan Reserve

Pearcedale v Hastings, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Pearcedale Recreation Reserve

Karingal v Rye, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Karingal Football Club

Somerville v Mornington, 2pm, Sat 3 June, Somerville Football Club

Currie joins Baxter at Baxter

SOCCER

By Craig MacKenzie

THE friendship between Aaran Currie and Liam Baxter played a major part in reuniting their striking partnership last week.

It led Currie to drop from State 2 to State 4 level quitting Frankston Pines and heading to Baxter Park.

Currie, whose CV includes spells at Langwarrin, St Albans Saints, Peninsula Strikers and Casey Comets joined Pines last year and along with teammate Baxter formed part of a formidable strike force that helped win promotion from State 3.

Baxter was Pines’ leading scorer but left at the end of the season.

Currie’s decision to leave Monterey Reserve last week caught the coaching staff and committee by surprise.

He sent a text message to Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor and told him that he wasn’t enjoying his football and wanted a change.

“I’m disappointed to lose him but I understand enjoyment is a massive part of playing,” Taylor said.

“You have to enjoy yourself or it becomes a chore.”

Currie made his debut for his new club in Baxter’s 2-1 home win on Saturday over Keysborough.

After going behind early in the second half Brodie Jones levelled with a superb header from a Liam Baxter corner in the 52nd minute but the home side had to wait until the 92nd minute for the winner.

That was when Keegan Myatt scored a “belter” after being put through by Aleks Dukic and although Keysborough keeper Max Krista got a hand to Myatt’s left-foot strike it still thundered into the net.

In other State 4 clashes Somerville drew 0-0 away to Sandown Lions in a fiery clash last weekend.

Josh Simmons was sent off in a match marred by player clashes and Somerville claims that a match steward struck senior coach Adam Steele.

There was no such drama at Spring Street Reserve where Sandringham overwhelmed Chelsea winning 5-0.

“Sandringham are a good team probably the best we’ve played,” Chelsea gaffer Carlo Melino said.

“They’re strong, well-structured and play really good football.”

In NPL2 Langwarrin had mixed fortunes after an excellent 2-1 away with over Kingston City early last week.

On Saturday at Lawton Park Langy lost 2-1 to 10-man Northcote who had Josh Knight shown a straight red in the first half.

Brad Blumenthal put Langy ahead in the 57th minute but a Sam Warde double – from a superb free-kick in the 77th minute and a gift from Langy’s Tristan Meaker in the 80th minute – gave the undermanned visitors a come-from-behind win.

In State 1 the top-of-the-table clash between Mornington and Malvern City at Dallas Brooks Park ended in a scoreless draw.

The result left Mornington second on the ladder equal on points with leader Eltham.

Mornington’s next three fixtures are away to FC Melbourne SRBIJA, away to South Springvale and at home against Casey Comets – a run of matches that could prove seasondefining.

In State 2 Peninsula Strikers drew 2-2 at home to Brandon Park, Skye United drew 2-2 away to Berwick City while Pines were hammered 5-0 at home by Knox City.

Strikers led after 12 minutes through a pinpoint Wayne Gordon cross that Huss Chehimi headed home.

Six minutes later Brandon Park equalised after a nice interchange saw the ball laid off for a tidy finish from Rasmus Juul.

The second half developed into an arm wrestle and in the 86th minute the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Stephen Tonios was sent off for a second yellow after an exchange with An-

Sudoku and crossword solutions

drew Goff.

Strikers pushed to steal a winner but Calvin Delaney gave the ball away and Tommy Stanisavljevic made it 2-1 in the 92nd minute for what looked a likely decider.

But two minutes later Riley Anderton made a superb run in between the central defenders and onto Mo Chehimi’s flick to cooly slot home an equaliser.

Skye notched its fifth draw of the season at Berwick on Saturday.

The home side led at the interval but Jason Nowakowski levelled a minute into the second half with a header from a Nham Than cross.

Skye substitute Mitch Blake put the visitors ahead momentarily in the 83rd minute when he bundled the ball over the line but a minute later Angelo Rovegno Agama grabbed a point for Berwick.

At Monterey Reserve former Langwarrin player Ray Markley had a day out at Pines’ expense with a hat-trick.

Pines were poor up front, poor in midfield and shaky at the back where keeper Colby Jones looked uncertain at times.

Things won’t get any easier for the local side when it squares up to Brandon Park on Saturday but Joey O’Connor and Anish Khem should be back from injury.

Pines head coach Kevin “Squizzy” Taylor is hopeful that an international

Baxter boost: Aaran Currie in action for Baxter against Keysborough last weekend. Baxter won 2-1.

Picture: Darryl Kennedy

transfer certificate can be arranged for a Fijian player while star striker Dylan Waugh may be available next month after being absent through work commitments.

The big news in State 5 was the abandonment of the Barton v Mount Eliza match on Saturday.

Jordan Vacouftsis of Mount Eliza was taken to hospital after an off-theball incident that sparked an all-in brawl and Vacouftsis remained in hospital as we went to press.

There is video of the incident and it’s understood that Football Victoria and Victoria Police are investigating while some State 5 clubs are already considering boycotting Barton games.

In other State 5 news Aspendale got back to winning ways on Saturday with a 3-0 home win over Mount Martha.

A marauding first-half run from Dom Paul on the left enabled him to cut the ball back into the path of Kieran Hughes for the opener.

In the 63rd minute Paul was brought down inside the area and Hughes converted from the spot and the returning Jared Kilmartin completed the scoreline eight minutes later with a looping shot into the top corner.

Mentone won a hard-fought away match 2-1 against Casey Panthers last weekend.

A rash challenge by Kogulan Sabaratnam in the 8th minute allowed

Casey to take the lead from the penalty spot.

Mentone levelled in the 58th minute when Dylan Taylor followed up on Marcus Spivey's saved penalty. Spivey made amends with the winner in the 79th minute controlling a freekick from Tyler Pollard and drilling the ball home.

Seaford United made the trip to Heatherbrae Reserve worthwhile on Saturday when it beat Bunyip District 3-2.

Harry McCartney reports that Seaford took the lead in the 8th minute when a poor clearance from Bunyip was struck sweetly first time by Aaron Vega and cannoned into the top left corner.

Vega’s brother Josh made it 2-0 in the 20th minute but a controversial penalty in the 38th minute gave the home side hope.

Cory Osorio restored Seaford’s twogoal cushion in the 55th minute when he was on the end of a slick interchange movement for an easy tap-in. The home side linesman played a pivotal role in a second penalty awarded in the 83rd minute and although this too was converted Seaford ran out a deserved winner.

NEXT WEEK’S GAMES

Friday 2 June, 8.30pm:

Chelsea v White Star Dandenong, Edithvale Recreation Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 3pm:

Langwarrin v Bulleen, Lawton Park

Peninsula Strikers v Hampton

East Brighton, Centenary Park

Frankston Pines v Brandon Park, Monterey Reserve

Knox City v Skye Utd, Egan Lee Reserve

Somerville Eagles v Sandringham, Tyabb Central Reserve

Mount Eliza v Rosebud, Emil Madsen Reserve

Aspendale v Bunyip District, Jack Grut Reserve

Hampton Park Utd v Mentone, KM Reedy Reserve

Casey Panthers v Mount Martha, Prospect Hill Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 5pm:

Springvale City v Baxter, Ross Reserve

Saturday 3 June, 6.15pm: FC Melbourne SRBIJA v Mornington, Kevin Bartlett Reserve Seaford Utd BYE

call us we inspect your car agree on price we handle the paperwork we pay you

At Peninsula Car Buyers, we have designed a service that allows you to sell your car which is fast, friendly and fair. We purchase your vehicle directly from you, which offers an easy and simple alternative to traditional car selling methods. Selling your car privately can be lengthy, stressful and costly while dealership trade-ins usually involve a devalued price or a requirement to buy a new car.

With over 25 years experience in buying cars, including old classics to luxury sports cars we pride ourselves on offering a fast and friendly solution to selling your car. When you sell your car to Peninsula Car Buyers, you’re dealing with an honest and reputable business where we pride ourselves on making the car selling process safe and easy for you!

We know that selling a car privately can be extremely time consuming so our service is focused around you. From our on-site inspections and fast payments, you can sell your car quickly and from the comfort of your own home.

With our 5 EASY STEP PROCESS we have taken out all the hassle of selling your car:

1. Call our FREE 1300 number and tell us about your pre-lovedcar.

2. We come to you at your convenience to inspect your car. Altenatively, you can visit our Mornington branch.

3. Agree on a fair price.

4. Sign relevant paperwork (licence and bank details required).

5. Money is transferred directly to you and your car is picked up by us.

SIMPLE!

So, whether your interested in the car selling process or just keen to get started on selling your car, give Yasmin Chandler at Peninsula Car Buyers a call and she’ll be happy to help you out.